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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28
FRENCH WIN BACK
PART OF CUMIERES
Report Capture Of Eastern
Part Of Village and Of
Trenches Beyond.
ELECTED, NJ SAY

A furious battle IN the village OF
Cumieres west Of the Meuse) was the
main feature OF tho fighting around
Verdun during the last forty-eight
hours. The French launched a series
of violent attacks against this village
during the night from Friday 10 Sat.
urday and when morning came had re.
gained the eastern part OF the village
and captured some German trenches to
the northwest, according to the French
night communicate.
The German statement admits that
the French succeeded In recapturing
the southern part" Of the village. but
adds that they were later cleared out"
again.
The Germans undertook Il new at
tack in Champagne yesterday. They
were able To- penetrate into small por"
tions Of French trenches. hut were later
driven out by counter attacks.
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RUSSIANS ATTACKED IN FOG.
Germss Oaensive Near DaIen Isl.
aud BvOkea To-.

PErRoGRAp, May 27.-The following
official statement dealing with the Rus
sian from, was issued to-day by the
Russian War Ohice
on the western front the enemy
attacked with hand gvenades and mine
throwsrs IN the region to the south OF
baleu Island. In the same region
III. German artillery simultaneously
bombarded u section Of our trenches.
Aftcrwird. kim advantage of III"
Cog. the enemy resumed the offensive.
vh'cn was stopped by our nre.
Along the rest OF the front artil-
lcry aud rife ducls and minor en-
counters between small attachments
occurred.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28

ali peoples and all Governments, when
coercion shall be summoned not to the
service OF political ambition or selfish
hostility. but to the service Of a com
mon order. y common Justice and a
common peace.
God grant that the dawn Of that
day OF frank dealing and OF settled
peace. concord and cooperation may pc
near at hand"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28
40 sail sor u. y. ON Rochs Sca u

PARIS. May ?f.--The French liner
Rnchambeau sailed to-day for New York
with $50 passengers. including ten
Americans. Among those hooked 10 sail
were y, O. Green. Charles FTseborn and
Mrg. r. c. Perkins.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28

IIeses anu ue pIopeityV - So~S
nave peen proiouhuIy ."oe.e -.
I'VE are not mere disconnected look
ers on. The longer the war lasts .ns
more deeply 40 we become concs'neu '"..
II should ne Drought 10 an W !" .Me
Worlu pc perini'teo W 'to""'.
NAL Ire ana course asaln. nn' WV"
II does come ,o a u " W. :. 80 10
much concerned as 'he a.o.' .s
see peace assume d .h,.n
nchce' elNe pfoI''se u uays Ill a.. |
inc amxie'y ot "ncer.a",' 49,. :.
ffted. Drlhs sonhe assuIa"'ss % IL
ana war snai. aI"ays .,or,., ~
rechoneu p"i' NV '
mankinu. ., .,.,hcr We
We arr Pa''..p" - ,,,riJ
wou'n OF no'' |" NV our nwn
me '"'v,'''eo Ter tho res,
n..o. p l.. Inay,.h,v our |
.mair Ms we'll az the affair OF the ma
tons OF Europe and Asia.
zone observation on the causes oi we
present war we are nj liberty 10 "aNe.
and TO make 1t may throw some isn'
Onward upon the futufe M wen as oach-
ward upon the past. II is pam that 'W'
war could have come only as u u'd' suo-
denly and out OF secret couhseis' "'tn-
out warning 10 the Worlu, "''nou' w.
cussion. without any OF VIC ue''"e's,.
movements OF counsel WIN Wh''" "
would seem natural 10 approa'" ~ e'"-
pendous a contest,
1T Is probable that II u hao pee"
foreseen just what would nave happene"'
Just what alliances would De ior"eo' 'u''
what forces srrayed against one an'
other. those who brought the grea' COR
test on would nave Deeh siao " euo
stitufe conference TOT force'
IF we ourselves had peen ai"rucu
some opportunity to appr'se the ns,hs-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28
IVuIcd over NRdRxmscnr.

Returning Ia senegal - lt,ut,uaut-
Colonel and commander in cll.f Of thu
[ pper Niger. lac received the gold medal
uf the Geographical Society, for h. had
extended the f'rencl domintous tn the
south Of Senegal as far a. English Gam.
bla. After being promoted to "A 'olouelcy
was assigned to the command Of the
sixth Marine Infantry at Rrrst aud
next was ordered To Tonkiu. Next, hav-
ing commanded and pdrit.d tne second
military territory Of Indo-'hiua, he was
mad. u General
He received orders tn conquer NADIA
s.scar aud dcpoSe Queen Raualv", and
General in the French army lie re-
manned there as Guvrruor-ti.ueral until
1895. when he was appointed inspector
Of the African troops az well ~ of the
TROOPS If tn. Pacific aud the West In
dies In 1895 he was assigned ar com
msnder OF the rhirte.u,h Army Corps
and later beram" Military Governor OF
Lyons. commanded the Fourteenth CORPS
and took command ~ TIA. armies ~ the
AIps lie was called tn lanS Ia the
superior Wal Council
During these various activities he
found time To write books on eNplora-
tlon. lie uas available for retirement
In 1919. hut So valuable had been his
services that ty decree he Was main
tanned IN the service. IT'S health had
been falling in the last year. He took
over iu February the direction OF tht
DcpartuIent ~ Aviation, hut shortly az
t.rNard on March &, he became 80 III
tina he had to resign,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28
VcOrgantsed Army Methods.

After the battle If the Marine Gen.
Ga,li,ni was appointed Minister Of War
III the reconstructed cabinet aud devoted
himself with great energy. wisdom and
ability to strengthening the entir.
French army, He eliminated red tape
and deal, with a heavy hand with off-
GERS who had obtained posts through
political influence. lie forbade civilians
TO write to generals ia the army con-
corning military affairs. Ey forcing the
ret irem.nt Of Officers INIT ply slcally
or mentally for the tasks To- which they
were assigned and by gathering together
able bodied in"t occupying comfortable
h:!,c.s - 'he -eu' ~" srr'eeded ~ add
INK more thar so.o0o men 10 the army
IN a comparatively short time.
His work IN tie present war ended a
career OF unusual activities and accom-
y lishni.nts. He was born of - military
family at -, Beat, April -. ista. He
MAS graduated from the Academy AZ
-. Cyr IN 1865 and two years afterward
he was lighting IN the Francu-prussian
war. At Bazeilles he served as a sec
ord lieutenant OF marin. infantry aud
vas at the sid. Of Commaudart Lam
bert. who. with "A few men, made. re-
sistauce ,u the Bavariaus at the house
called Lies Dernierss '~artouches'-
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Gen. Joseph Simeon Gallieni.

Last CartridgeS"-aft.r the painting OF
the scene by Alphonse dc Melville.
Promoted after the war to a lieut"n-
ancv. isllisni was stationed ~ tho Rc.
union. lie Wa made captain IN 1875
and IN 1879 was sent to the Niger. In
the following year he WAS sent OH a
mission to reestahlish relations with
4 rmadou. Sultan OF seeou lie was az.
tackled iierccly by the Bambarss. hut
his march. reaching Segou,
where he was made u captive and i'm
prisoned for eight months. During that
time he faced almost daily a threat
from the sultan tina: he ana his COM
panions were 10 be decapitatcd. hut he
was not moved with fear and succeeded
finally w obtaining from the sultan an
exclusive grant To Franc" OF the CONF
n.rcc or tho Toner Niger.
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, sincerely 40 We believe IN these
things that ' am sure mat J peak the
mind aud wish OF he people of America
when say that the United Sthtcs Is
willing I" Income "a partner ~ any Tea
slblo association Of nations formed In
order Ia realiz- these objects ana make
them secure against violation
There II nothing thhi the United
states wants for itself that amy other
nation has. We are Wiling, on the con
trsry, 10 limit ourselves along with them
~ d prescribed course Of duty aud re
spect for the rights Of Others which will
check any selfish passion ~ our own, az
it will check any aggressive impulse Of
theirs.
III it should ever be our privilege to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-28
GEN. GALLLEM, SAVIOR
OF PARLS, LONG ILL.,, DIES
His Strategy Checked Won
Kluck's Advance Upon
French Capital.

cpocsoS Cdots DesedSch 20 Iht sun
PARIS. May s7.-t3en. Joseph S. Gailieni.
OK Minister Of War died 1t Versailles
to-day. His death had been expected be-
of revere illness. Just before he
died he underwent an operation for
TRANSMISSION of blood. but II was OF no
avail. His son and daughter were with
him at tho end.
Tho death Of the General created n
profound impression through tho city
and the nation. lie had been regarded
al the savior Of Paris against the on
slaughts Of Gen. Won Kiuck at the be-
ginning Of the war. Long before that lie
WAS idolized by the French people. par
ticularly the poor.
The press inourns Gen. Gallieni rs one
Of the stanchest Of Frances defenders.
military critics ranking him after Joffre
az the General who more than any other
contributed to saving France at the bat
tie Of the Marine.
The Cabinet has decided that there
will be a public funeral at the state 3
expense and the body will be taken To
the lnvalides II the family is willing
The date for the funeral has not Yet
been liked.
As the protector Of Paris against the
drive of Gen. Won Kluck In the critical
days Of 1914 Gen. Gallieni undoubtedly
will go down IN French history the OBJ
ject of affection and admiration. with
the Germans advancing rapidly upon the
French capital in August, 1914, Gen.
Gallien, was appointed Commander OF
the Intrenched Camp and Military GOV
ernor Ut Paris. The seat of Government
had been transfer rod to Bordeaux, in
cressing the uneasinsss OF the people,
but Gen Gallieni issued "A cheering proc
lamation In which he said u have re-
ceived ttr mission of defending Paris
against the invader. | shall accomplish
that mission To tho end
Assuming his post he quickly dis
played remarkable energy and ability al
organization. Within a few days the cit,
VAS surrounded by new field fortified
tions. n complete system Of teiephoni'
and Geographic communications and
heavy artillery posted at points Of van
tage. Next. during the battle at th'
Marine. he sent So. O00 from among u,
troops defending faris t. aid in oppus
: ing the advance ~ Gen. Won kluck. III
hurried the men IN taNicabs TO the sI'O
where ten. Maunoury was assembling
an army. bringing those forces up T.
full strength As a result this arnlN
was able to fall upon Won kluck's rau.
complete his retreat and save Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-18

". ORPINGTON ccckerels: from John q; Poor
man direct: mothers laid 200 eggs: trap
nested: good husky breeders. Also " Wyan.
dottes. same pedigree. So. e. s. Brock. Rad
Heights Ut Niger car line', Va. J.. o.
Rosslyp ons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-18
Leave Your Little Wants
AT
THE STAR BRANCH
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NORTHN EST.

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81, 81. aeS. Roland waIlare's Newsstand.
s.h st. cor. u. McGnirc.s Pharmacy.
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C"rr. ave. cor. Ella; ave-; T.dSrWsy,s rnaf"ae''
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st. 1901. Morse's Pharmacy.
rs ave. 17os. HoHzclaw's Newsstand.
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SOUTHEAsT.
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SOUTHWEST.
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GEORGETOWN.
wis ave.. cor " st. O'Donnc1fs Pharmacy
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81 St. cor. :6th. Wcller's Pharmacy
ANACOsrIA.
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AND THESE o RGsGAs 'ELEHA
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BUSINESS PLACES of NIL kinds and prices
wanted by us. for sale and trade We sell an
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The Washington herald., 1916-06-25

wonderful man have ever known Mary looked
up at him admiringly, and the Professor drew
even closer.
LET me tell you what to do then Get your
girl friend on the telephone, and tell her that you
have found manager, who is much interested
in her plans, and that you will introduce her to
him. Tell her she can bring her friends with her,
if she wishes"
But I don't know any manager" protested
Mary.
'NOf course you don't, but do-and he is just
the man for our purpose" The girl studied his
words for a moment in a pretended puzzled ST.
lence and then looked up with a smile of under
standing.
Il think I see now what you mean!" She
drew a long breath. I'll do it. I'll get Hattie on
the phone now"
meeting arranged for the morrow.
At two o'clock, Mona, in company with Casper
Carson and Rodney Grant, who were to act the
roles of the two clever swndlers, stopped before
the apartment building, where the Vocal Acad-
emy had established itself, and few minutes
later the trio ushered into the private Office
of the principal Herman was awaiting them
with his blandest, most professional smile and
with him stranger, whom he duly presented
"Mr. James Peters, of whom you have heard,
of course?"
And now" began the Professor, plunging
into the depths of the business without delay, Il
understand that Miss Gordon possesses much
ability as singer and actress, and that she is
desirous of obtaining an opportunity to be
brought before the public in the right way, and
Carson nodded. you have hit 1t exactly,
Professor. We believe in the young woman, and
we stand ready to back her-if you show
where we're going to get off. OF course,
business men, and the proposition must look
good"
ANY suggestions which my friend, Mr.. Peters
may make, will be worth listening to-" added
the Professor gravely The theatrical manager"
removed his black cigar, and surveyed Mona de
Hberately, as though studying her face and figure
refectively.
81 offer you the most attractive PROPOSE
ton which it has been in my power to
you at once that it means quick action. I am not
the kind of man to do business on promises
From what the Professor tells of Miss Rob
erts, she should make real star. But she must
have the right kind of play, and the proper back
ing. L have just the sort of vehicle that will At
her, but it means ten thousand-in cold cash
If you gentlemen ready to talk business, all
right. If not, we had better have an understand
ing at once before any of us waste time"
Carson waved his hand carelessly.
we are IN position to put up ten thousand
IN ten minutes notice, Mr.. Peters. But you have
got to convince me that going to have
something for our money. am ready to be con-
vinced-and prepared to act just as soon you
convince me-"
Then you are the man am looking for" Mr.
Peters" said
I'VE will put up the ten thousand, Mr.. Peters,
just as soon as you produce the contract and
guarantee. Is that satisfactory" said Carson
The Professor hastily turned to his desk to
hide his smile of elaton, as Peters nodded, and
held out his hand. That goes I will notify you
within twenty-four hours and then we can meet
to close arrangements" He rose to his feet. "Glad
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25
eSocia1 rates rh@re,pssr,d,s,

willing to do anything-but the harder tried to
find place the worse things seemed to get until
tonight knew l had come to the end of the
rope. had a solitary quarter left 1 stopped at
restaurant, wondering whether to spend the
quarter for food-or poison! I decided on the
poison-and then you camep
Winnie Andrews stared vacantly into the
shadows she finished her pathetic story, and
for few moments Mona and Mary revolved her
narrative silently. It Mona who spoke at
last.
81 glad We have found you-you poor
dear! Not only for your sake, but for the
sake of hundreds of other girls, who probably
have been victimized in the way. I have
heard good deal about the so-called fake music
schools, but this is my first definite knowledge of
them. 1t is high time that the Twentieth Century
Vocal Academy and Professor Alonzo Herman
were put out of business"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25
(copyRIcHT BY kALEM coMPANY)

dearest friend, Hattie Gordon. Hattie thinks she
sing, and they seem to think so, too, for they
have told her that they will finance theatrical
company, and star her! When she telephoned mo
this morning and told me of what they do
ing, could hardly hold myself OF course, they
using my fathers money the money which
ought to be mine, to do it with The scoundres !"
Mary saw the Professors eyes glisten, and
even before he spoke, she knew that he had fallen
into her trap. He drew closer to her, and lowered
his voice confdentially.
do you want to get back your money-and
at the same time give your fathers swindlers a
sample of their own methodist"
Mary nodded excitedly. "Oh, if only could
but that is impossible" !"
Not at all--if you go about it the right way!
I think that I can be of real assistance to you,
If you want to join forces with me"
"Of course I do l think you are the most
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25

IOOK of sadness tinged the hand
some face of Casper Carson, the
young millionaire social worker
and philsnthropist, as he paused
under the Pickering rays of the
corner street light.
Are you satisfied with your
glimpse of the slums at nightP
he asked Mona Hartley, who, with
Mary Burnett, had been making
a tour of the sordid streets after
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
DAMAGED GOODS.
Queen Theater.
Sunday for men only.
Monday matinee for ladies.
Monday evening for all-adv.
Consul Finds Co. Jail
In Excellent Condition

Upon instructions from his govern
mcnt Mexican Consul y. u. Cara has
visited the Cameron county Jail with q
view to inspecting il a. 70 sanitary con
ditionS and treatment Of Mexican pris
oners. He was accompanied hy Vice
Consul Bcnnevcndo and Frank &. Pierce
Mr.. CARA stated after the visit that
he was decidedly iavorabIy impressed
with the conditions he found. lie in
Spccted the food given the prisoners and
found, he said. that il is wholesome,
sufficiently varied and plentiful and he
will 50 state in his report to his govern
ment.
Sheriff W. II. Nann was absent from
the city when the inspection was made.
but permission was obtained ut the
Shcrin's Office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
OSCAR WELLER
PASSES EXAM
BROWNSVILLE BOY WILL ENTER AN
NAP0LlS ACADEMY WITH THE
OPENING THIS FALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. IL. Weller today re
ceivei a telegram from their son. OS ar
A.. Weller. OF Brownsville. announcing
that he had passed the examination for
entry into the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis. Maryland. this
fall.
Young Weller j. a former student in
the Brownsville high school. Later he
attended the West Texas Military
Academy al San Antonio and a wear
ago entered a preparatory school al
Washington. ID. a.. with the ultimate
intention of taking the examination for
entry into the Annapolis Academy. lie
received the appointment through Con
gresham John n. Garner.
lie il one of two Brownsville bows L.
appointments 10 the national
military schools. the other having been
Lee Walton. 4 graduate Of the Browns
Vile public schools. who has been ap
10 the military academy al West
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08

When one walks into Walker Bros.-IIan-
COX Cos. stores the impression most
naturally occurs 70 one that they NAV be
N one Of the larger metropolitan establish
mentS. There j. an array of useful camp
articles for our soldiers that are among
u. You VIII find IN this up-to date csta-
blishment such things ~ Cots of gold
medal and other patterns. Mosquito bat
nets, Gold Medal Cot Mattresses. Mosquito
net frames. pillows, FItsh lights, Ice
Boxes. etc., nj the lowest market prices.
They have facilities Tor delivering Tall
orders 10 any Of the army camps not onlv
IN Brownsville but to camps Ia the Magic
Valley. Al the first possible moment.
Their stock i the most complete TO he
found IN this vicinity. Their customers
assured courteous and attentive ser
from their army Of clerks and sales
men.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
Clear Ground
For Drill Purpos'

Ground was cleared This morning Nv III
ing purposes. the entire regiment hein.
pressed into service 1T ; o'clock In III
morning with the result that by q o%'clorl
a space $50 square yards had been c~laare.
and completely prepared for drilling. I'll.
new drill ground ~ directly adjoining ani
beyond the camp. After removing NJ,
trees an -tnmps the euard-mcn rc-orfe.
u an original improvised Irlg tor c%lcarin.
the ground III cactus. The drag- war,
made each Of two long pieces Of heav-
timber to each end Of which \ mule wa
attached. BY q O'Clock the ground We
neat and level to n point suitable for play
ing lawn tennis or croouet.