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Evening star., 1916-06-07
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

FOR SALE.
IN ALEXANDRIA CITY A FINE 3-STORY
brick building on Hing ST.. near Washington;
suitable for stores. apartments office rooms;
inspection invited. JOHN ID. NORMOYLE,
Alexandria. Va.
Evening star., 1916-06-07
sEASHORE PROPERTY.

FOR RENT-ON BLAkIsToNE ISLAND. LOWER
Potomac; 63 miles by auto: night ride by boat;
two furnished cottages, and rooms; $50
month each; 800 IT. front; artesian wells;
shady lawns; fine bathing and seafood; market
supples meals from neighboring farm. 3448
Oakwood Terrace. Phone Col. 1892.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
Activities Of Women.

New York city is In need Of at least
fifty thousand servant girls.
Typewriter girls are found even
among the kimono-clad women Of ia
pan.
There are today probably seven
thousand women in the United States
practicing medicine.
The great Mexican estate of Mrs.
Phoebe Hearst of California, compris-
ing over three million acres. probably
will be broken up by President Car
ranza, who has announced that he in
lends to drive all foreign land holders
rom that country.
Miss Louise L. Thomas Of ST. Louis
turned her back on society to become
: volunteer kindergarten teacher In q
settlement in the foothills of the Cum
5erland mountains.
Demanding that they be sent to the.
battle front. group of French women.
wearing uniforms, recently attempted.
to enter the chamber OF deputies in
Paris, but were turned back.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
Restaurant Episode.

why didn't you Interfere when the
cook chased the waiter with cleaver
and the waitress yelled murder?"
u thought 1t was an ordinary cab
aret feature. l couldn't understand
what the waitress was yelling. 1
thought she was singing.
Courier-Journal
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June IS, 1915.

June 25r 1915.
Germans made violent night at
tack on Heights of the Meuse, with
asphyxiating shells and flaming
liquids, but were driven back.
Russians threw part of LInsin-
gems army back across the Dnies-
ter.
Italians made progress along the
Isonzo, taking Globna, north Of
PLAYA.
British in land and water attack
on Bukoba, on Lake Victoria
Nyanza. destroyed the fort and
captured much booty.
French avlators bombed Douai.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June ~, 1915.

French captured the Labyrinth
after many weeks Of fighting.
Teutons took Lembera, Russians
retreating in good order.
Italians lost heavily in attacks
along the lsonzo.
French defeated Turks in great
fight on GaIIipoIi.
British aeropiane bombed smyr-
ma.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June II, 1915.

French made gains on heights of
the Meuse, In Lorraine and In Al
SAGE.
Teutons captured Rawa Ruska
and invested Lembere.
Russians evacuated their POSI-
tons on the Upper Dnlester.
italians made general assault on
Austrian positions, but were re-
pulsed.
Turkish Aslatlc batteries bonn
barded allied columns on way to
new positions.
German submarine sank British
steamer carisbrook by gunfire.
Austrian naval planes bombed
Bari and Brindlsi.
Gen. Christian De Wet convicted
Of treason in South Africa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June 20, 1915.

June %, 1915.
Russians in swift but orderly re-
treat before Teutons.
Montenegrins marched against
Scutari, Albania.
italians bombarded Malborgeth,
Carnia.
German submarine torpedoed
and then burned Norwegian steam
err Trun1a.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June 20, 1915.

Germans made strong attack In
Arponne after bombardment with
asphyxlatina shells.
Russians In general retreat be-
fore maekensen, west Of Lemberg.
italians took more positions In
Monte Nero region.
Turks defeated Russians near
olti, Transeaueasia.
British cruiser Roxburph torpe-
doed by submarine, but not sunk.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
June 1s. 1s1s.

June 10, 1878.
French took by assault Fond de
5uyal and advanced in AIsace.
Germans evacuated Metzerai af-
ter burning IL.
Austro-Germans captured erodek,
crossed the River Tanew and took
komarno.
German submarine sank British
steamer Dulcie.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
A Poor Way.

II isn't likely that the Lord ever In
tended to have preachers try to win
people to his side by being Disagree
h'at
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
June "a, 1915.

June "a, 1915.
Severe fighting in Bessarabia.
Austrians took general offensive
against italians but failed to gain.
British gunboat Hussar lombard
ed Turkish ports.
Russian retreat in Galieia con-
tinued.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23

The early Jewish law required q
mans brother to marry his widow.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23
Civil Service

We reaffirm our declarations for the
rigid enforcement Of the civil service
laws.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-23


Candidates.
We unreservedly indorse our presi-
dent and vice-president, Woodrow
Wilson Of New Jersey and Thomas
Riley Marshall of Indiana, who have
performed the functions of their great
Offices faithfully and impartialiy and
with distinguished ability.
In particular, we commend to the
American people the splendid diplo-
matte victories of our great presi-
dent, who has preserved the vital in
terests OF our government and its cit
liens and kept us out of war.
Woodrow Wilson stands today the
greatest American of his generation.
Conclusion.
This is a critical hour in the his
tory of America. a critical hour in
the history of the world Upon the
record above set forth. which shows
great constructive achievement in fol-
lowing out a consistent policy for our
domestic and internal development;
upon the record of the Democratic
administration which has maintained
the honor, the dignity and the inter
ests of the United States and at the
same time retained the respect and
friendship Of all the nations of the
world. and upon the great policies Of
the future strengthening of the life
OF our country. the enlargement of
our national vision and the ennobling
of our international relations as set
forth above. We appeal With conf
denee to the voters of the country.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
Lusitania Agreement Treats Of the
 Past, Say Officials
U. s. WILL MAINTAIN POINTS
Submarine Issue Still in Grave State Intention of Sinking Armed Ships After Feb. 29 Is in Abstract-IIan-
 sing Lays Down Law to Bernstorff.

Washington, Feb. 21.-State depart ment officials said today they consider the submarine issue with Germany still in a grave state because the Lusi- tanla agreement in the light of the newly announced submarine policy of the Germanic powers, contains no as surances for the future.
 The situation created by the an- nounced intention of sinking armed merchant ships without warning after February 29, officials said, was still in the abstract, and was being considered as such, but the Lusitania agreement itself, as it now stands they explained, merely treats of the past, and al- though it gives all in that respect for ed officials do not feel that tt clearly guarantees against another such dis aster, because while it refers at the outset to the assurances that German submarines would not sink unresisting liners. it does not reiterate them.
 Secretary Lansing already has told count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, that assurances that the previous declarations will not be aban- doned in the new campaign are highly desirable.
 IL was demonstrated that the Lusi- tana was wholly unarmed but the United States has since taken the posi- tion that it considers a ship armed for defensive purposes only and a ship carrying no guns in the same class. The German contention is that under the new conditions of naval warfare brought about by the advent of the submarine, a merchant ship to be inn 1nune from attack should carry on arms whatever
 American officials now are waiting to go over the appendices attached to the German-Austrian announcement giving allegations of instances in which British merchant ships have at lacked submarines, and the so-called secret orders of the British admiralty 10 merchant ship captains to war on the submersibles.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
STRATEGIC HIGHWAY
 TO NATIONS CAPITAL
Rep. Mudd Calls for Road from Annapolis to Wash
 ington-Aid to Defense.

Washin gton, Feb, 21.-Defense of the national capital in case of invasion or threatened invasion by a foreign enemy is contemplated in a bill prepared for introduction in the house today by Rep Mudd of Mary land, proposing the construction of a military and post road, to be known as the National Defence Highway, which would link Annapolis with Washingt 0n. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars would be apprOpriat- ed contingent upon the expenditure or a like sum by the state of Maryland.
 In support of his measure, MT. Mudd who is a member of the house naval committee, pointed out that the Euro pean war had demonstrated the i'm portance of strategic highways for the movement of troops supplies and heavy guns and said that military eN- perts had testified that in strength cning the army for national defence, the United States should have mo- bile army.
 ''The strategic highway contemplat- ed in the bill" he added, will con- tribute wonderfully to the mobility of the forces that may be called upon to defend Washington
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
EXERCISES IN HONOR
 OFWASHINGTON
Birthday of Father of His Country to Be Observed by State Officials
 -BeIieved in Preparedness.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Plans for celebrating George Washington s birthday tomorrow on an elaborate scale were practically completed to- day.
 President Wilson and many high government officials have accepted in vitations to attend exercises to be held at Memorial Continental hall under the joint auspices of several patriotic societies. French Ambas- sador Jusserand will be the guest of honor and Secretaries Lansing and Daniels will occupy seats on the platform.
 Addresses will be made by Judge William G. Fitts of the department of justice, Mrs William Cumming Story of New York, president-general of the Daughters of the American Revolu- ton. A feature will be the reading of passages from Washington's state papers expressing his views on ma tiCna1 preparedness.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
GROVES THREATENS
 REVENGE v4S BROTHER
Police Believe His Passion for Notoricty May Lead Him Into
 Trap-Stays in New York.

New York, Feb. 21.-The police to- day expressed confidence that the pas sion for notoriety shown by Jean Crones, the Chicago anarchist who at tempted to poison Archbishop Munde- lein and 300 other guests at banquet there ten days ago, would result in his capture in the same manner as a similar desire for publicity trapped Ignatius T. T. Lincoln, the Hungarian spy.
 Crones' latest exploit was to call up a local newspaper twice and an nounce that he intended to stay in New York until Thursday His an- nouncement was coupled with a threat aganlst his brother, Paul Crones, on account of an interview Paul had gwen to the newspaper.
 Crones' love of writing boastful letters has inspired imitators Two letters signed Jean Crones' which have been received by the police with in the past twenty-four hours, are declared to be impostures, as neither the writing nor the language are those of the fugitive.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
FAMOUS DISTILLERY
 IS SOLD AT AUCTION
Plants Where Revenue Law Conspirators Flourished
 Under Hammer.

Fort Smith, Ark, Feb. 21-The J. c. Brewbaker Distillery, around which were woven operations of group o1 conspirators who swindled the United States government out of hundreds ol thousands of dollars in revenue by secretly manufacturing moonshine whiskey, was sold at public auction today by the United States marshal for the western district of Arkansas The sale was in accordance with d decree recently handed down by the United States district court.
 The distillery was used by John l.. Casper and associates to manufacture thousands of gallons of liquor with out the observance of the revenue laws. Casper is serving nine years in the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth and seven others were sent to the same institution for short CT terms
 The distillery was a legal institu- tion previous to March. 1914. Then following notice that it's operators had suspended business, the revenue officially "sealed" the plant.
 The government charges the opera tors removed the seals and began manufacturing liquor on an extensive scale. From March 1914 to April, 1915, the government charges the pro- duct was shipped to a distributing company at Kansas city. More than a score of persons were indicted, 1n- cluding six former internal, revenue officers.
 J. c. Brewbaker of Kansas City was indicted but never apprehended. Guy Hartman of Kansas City, busi- ness associate of Casper, forfeited a $20,000 bond in Kansas and is be- lieVed to be in Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD
 MAY BE CHECKED
With Exception of Buck River Lcvec Other Banks HOld-Efforts Made
 to Reach Survivors.

New Orleans, Feb. 21.--With four steamers and numerous flat boats en- gagged in rescue work reports today from the district flooded by the Miss issippi levee break at Buck Ridge were more optimistic.
 Two steamers were working between Natchez and the Buck Ridge crevasse where flood victims are suffering most from exposure and lack of food
 Reports from Newellton say a num- Der of parties with supplies have gone into the back country in shallow draft scows to search for persons who it had been impossible to reach.
 Water from the constantly widen ing crevasse at Buck Ridge was report ed rapidly covering Tensas, Concordia, Franklin and Catahoula parishes.
 The Mississippi river is mlnghng with the Red river a short distance be- low Vidalia and Ferriday, it was an- nounced, and the belief was that Dy the end of the week the pressure on the Red river would force 1t much higher.
 With the exception of the Buck river crevasse the Mississippi river leVees continued to stand the strain today.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
TO SUE CITY.
Mrs. HeisIcr Serves Notice For Dam
 ages For Falling On Icy Walk.

Mrs. F, w. Heisler, through her counsel Judge w. F. Mangan, has served notice of intent to bring suit against the city of New Britain for injuries sustained by falling on a side walk on February 19.
 The writ alleges that while Mrs. Heisler was walking on the south side of Pleasant street in front of No. S7, she slipped on the ice covered walk and sustained a broken arm in two places as we'll as @ laceration over the left eye, which prevented her from her usual duties. Deputy Sher- if M. D. Stockwell served the papers
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
British Premier to Talk on 42O,-
 OO0,OOO Pounds Credit
TO TALK OVER BLOCKADE
Bill Asking for Huge Loan is Intro- duced-Leakeages in Blockade Comes Before Body Tomorrow Peace Terms by Socialist

London, Feb. 21, 9:1S a. m Pre- mier Asquith's speech, to be deliver ed today in the house of commons on the financial situation, is awaited with keen interest and indeed public at tention is already attracted in advance to the proceedings in both houses Of parliament during the present week as several important subjects are coln- ing up for consideration.
 MT. AsQuith will today move two new votes of credit, the one for 12O.- 000,O00. pounds to finance the war until March 31, the end of the cur rent financial year, and the other for 0,000,000 pounds to start the new financial year in adequate fashion.
 One of the important debates of the week in the house of lords will begin tomorrow when the question of the so-called leakages in the block ade arises on Baron Sydenham's mo- ton, which declares that more effec- tive use could be made of the fleets of the allies to prevent supplies from reaching the Central empires:
 On Wednesday Philip Snowden, so- cialist member for Blackburn will raise the question of peace terms.
 Votes of Credit.
 After the opening of the session Premier Asquith introduced in the house of commons the expected votes of credit aggregating 42O,00O,OCO pounds.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
MAYOR CHANGES MIND
Says He Does Not eRlieve Salary h. creaScS Will Have Much Effect on Tax Rate This Spring.

Mayor George A. Quigley announced yesterday that he intended to swing the ax on a number of proposed sal ary increases but he revoked his de- cision today and said he would not use his power of veto. The mayor decld- ed to veto the proposed increase of Assistant City Engineer F.. A. McCar thy from S1,2O0 to $1, 400 per year but this morning he said he had changed his mind and approved of the increase. He said he had investigated the case and came to the conclusion that MT. Mccarthy was deserving of the raise in his salary. This makes it unani- nous as everyone else connected with the city government realizes that the assistant cit yengineer is deserving of the increase.
 Mayor Quig1ey was asked whether his attitude had changed regarding 1aises in pay for stenographers and he replied that if the stenographers were deserving they should receive more money.
 The school department is considered the greatest burden by the mayor and he does not believe this department should receive a large increase in it's appropriation.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
MEXICO PLANS FOR
 CURRENCY SYSTEM
National Bank With Big Capital to Supply Funds
 Like U. s. System.

El Paso, Tex, Feb. 21-The plan for a new currency system in Mex ico, including the establishment of a national bank under conditions re- sembling the federal reserve system of the United States, and a new cur rency issue, retiring the present de- preciated Carranza currency, has been presented to the first chief of the de facto government by his fin ancial advisers, according to a Mex ican official who arrived here today from Guadalajara.
 The new system, it is said, would be based upon the $25O, O,00O,O00 metal reserves said to be held in Mexican banks.
 The present Carranza currency would be retired gradually morator- ium having been suggested by the de facto governments financial advisers to prevent the liquidation of debts. in the present fiat money, pending the establishment of the new issue of notes as legal tender.
 The national bank, which would he known as the Bank of Mexico, would, under the plan as outlined, have capital stock of 25o,000,00O pesos The government would subscribe one third and the members banks the re- maining two-thirds-each in propor- tion to it's present reserves of metal money The government the imam cial advisers say would pay its assess ments "as far as practlcable' in me- tai money and guarantee the remain der by pledging half of all export duties on precious metals ana taxes on oils, which are to be paid Tn gold. The government would control the Bank of Mexico, which would have the sole right to issue currency.
 This new issue would be guaranteed bv the metal reserve and further SUD- norted by bonds of the department of the interior, bearing per cent. interest.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
Engagement In East Africa.

tondon, Feb. 21, 1 :45 D. m.-A small engagement in East Africa re- sulting in the repulse of the attacking Gerhaan force, is reported in an off, cjal abatement given out here today, as follows: General Shuts states that on Feb. 16 an enemy force of four Europeans and 200 native soldiers at tacke& the post of Kachumbe, on the Uganda border, 15 miles north-north- west of SKyaka. The strength of our post wa4 two Europeans and about 35 native soldiers.
 "The ehemy were driven off with a &sss of foRr Europeans, 53 natives, a
 \chine g4n complete, 45 rifles and a
 kity of Ammunition. Our casual
 kere nk.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
INQUIRE INTO DEATHS.
Inquest Over Lambert Girl Continued Father of Prisoner a Witness.

Chicago, Feb. 21-The inquest into the death of Marian Frances Lambert, the Lake Forest High school girl, whose body was found recently in a wooded section of that suburb and for whose death William Orpet, a student of the University of Wisconsin, has been under arrest charged with kill ing the girl by administering poison, was resumed today
 Frank Lambert, father of the girl, William Marshal, who was with MT. Lambert when the body was found, and F. o. Orpet. father of the prison CT, are the principal witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
Cruiser at DuraZZO.

Paris, Feb. \ 21, 4:55 a. m.-The Greek cruiser Helle has arrived at the Albanian port of Durazzo to pro- tect the Greek residents in that city and in the surrounding districts in case the Bulgarians should succeed in e~tering the city, says the Rome cor respondent of the Petit Parisien.
 In the Austro-H Hungarian official re- port dated Feb. 20, it was stated that an advanced Italian position had been taken by the Austro- -Hungarians near Bazar Sjaz about six and one quarter miles northeast of Durazzo. It had previously been intimated in the ISSsstrian official reports that the Bull garlanS in Albania were operating against Avlona, about eighty miles south of Durazzo.
 The Helle was formerly the Chinese eWarsh1p Fei Hung and was purchased by Greece from China in 1914.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
NO SPITE, SAYS PELTON
Will Accept Democratic Nomination But Not With Idea of "Getting Bacl<'' at Mayor Quigley.

E. w. Pelton, who is being con- sidered as the probable candidate for mayor by the democratic party, stated today that if he accepts the nomina- tion it will not be with the purpose of getting back at Mayor George A. Quigley, as inferred by the re- publican organ. MT. Pelton was formerly member of the charity commission and was not re-appointed by Mayor Quigley.
 T am ready to take the democratic nomination without regard to whom the republicans nominate" said MT. Pelton today. Eff I do accept it, it will not be with the idea of getting back at Mayor Quigley or any other man. This is not spite proposition"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
Turks Hit WarShips.

Constantinople, Feb. 20, via Lon don, Feb. 21, 2:03 D. m.-The follow Ing statement on military operations was issued today by the war office:
 Two hostile warships which shel1ed Seddul Bahr and Teke Barnu on Feb. IS, were hit by several grenades from x0ur batteries and. compelled to with -draw. ..'
 ''On Feb. 19 our batteries also com pelled the retirement of a hostile mon ltor which bombarded the height at Seddu1 Bahr.
 "On Feb. IT one of our airmen bonn barded transport ship anchored near Mudros. The forepart of the ship was set on fire. Aeport."
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
WIRELESS FLASH
 TO COVER NATION
Message Will Be Sent As Demonstra- ton of 25,OOO Wireless Oper-
 ators' Preparedness.

Rock Island, H., Feb. 21-Roc11 Island Arsenal tonight will be the center of a demonstration of the radio preparedness of the country's twenty-five thousand licensed wire less operators. A message will be flashed from this point in keeping with the spirit of the following day. the anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The message will be delivered to Wm. H. KirWin of Davenport, Ia.. who maintains q. wireless station. He will endeavor to send it to the governors of every state and the mayors of the larger cities. It will be read publicly at Lexington Mass. and Mount Vernon. the home of Washington, by Boy Scouts of those cities with appropriate ceremonies
 When Kirwin flashes his messa ee. which has been authorized by the United States government it will be re- peated by all stations receiving it and in a few minutes it is hoped. to cover the entire nation.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-21
NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN.
May Be Dispatched Following Find ings of Agents in China Matter

Washington, Feb. 21.-American consular representatives in China par ticularly at Shanghai, were today in structed to gather full information of the removal of 38 Germans from the American steamer China, on the high seas last week.
 It was said at the state department that when full information was at hand a note probably would be ad- dressed to Great Britain along the lines of the communication sent to Trance when the cruiser Descartes removed Germans and Austrians from American ships near Porto Rico re- gently.