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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
ITALY REPORTS BIG GAIN
Official Statement Says 5000 Aus
TRANS Were Captured in Battle
on the lsonzo.

Rome, Aug. 9.-The biggest single
blow struck by the Italian army since
the war began was announced on Mon
day by the italian war department.
The official statement says that on
the Isonzo the Italians gained posses
sion of nearly the whole of Hill No.
81, and held it against violent counter
attacks. Prisoners taken in Sundays
fighting by the Italians total $500. A
large amount of ammunition and
guns also was captured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
lHANLY REJECTS ONE PLANK
Prohibition Candidate for President
Accepts Nomination, But Disap-
proves Part of the Platform.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 9.-Former
Gov. ]. Frank Hanly, Prohibition can
didate for the presidency Of the United
States, will not support one plank in
the Prohibition platform at the coming
election. That plank is the one in
dorsing the initiative, referendum and
recall. Mr.. Hanly made this known on
Monday in his speech of acceptance
after his official notification of nomina-
ton, at his home here, by Robert 81.
Patton of Illinois, chairman of the Pro-
hibion national convention which met
at st. Paul.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
WIMBORNE is CHOSEN AGAIN
Reappointed Lord Lieutenant OF Ire
land After Resignation Which
Followed Revolt

London, Aug. 8.-Lord Wimborne,
former lord lieutenant of Ireland, has
been reappointed to that position, the
Central News announces on official in
formation.
Announcement that Lord Wimbourne
had resigned as lord lieutenant of Ire
land was made May 10 last, simultane-
ously with the appointment of a royal
commission to investigate the Irish
revolution in April.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
NEW G. o. P. CHIEF NAMED
Alvin r. Hert of Kentucky Will Man.
age Republican National Fight
From Chicago.


Chicago, Aug. 9.--Alvin T. Hert Of
Kentucky will be the western manager
of the Hughes campaign, with head
quarters in Chicago. Mr.. Hert's selec-
ton was announced on Monday by
William r. Wilcox, chairman of the
Republican national committee, follow
ing a days conference with western
leaders of the party. Mr.. Hert is the
new national committeeman from Ken
lucky. He is a Louisville manufac-
turer. Up to 10 years ago he resided
in Indiana and is close friend of
Charles w. Fairbanks Of that state, the
presidential nominee. In the re-
cent Republican convention he was a
Fairbanks delegate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
STEAMER SUNK BY U-BoAT
Many Passengers Thought to Have
Died on italian Mail Ship
Letimbro.

London, Aug. 5.-The Italian mail
steamer Letimbro has been sunk by
a submarine and % survivors have ar
rived at Malta, says Reuter- dispatch
from that place. Two boatloads with
survivors also have arrived at SYRIA
cuse. The Letimbro carried crew Of
81 and her passengers numbered 113.
It is believed that large number of
them lost their lives. The passengers
included women and children.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
DANISH TREATY IS SIGNED
Lansing and Minister Brun Ratify
West Indies Sale-DetaiIs Tenn
porariIy Withheld.

Washington, Aug. Secretary Of
State Lansing and Minister Brun of
Denmark in New York on Friday signed
the treaty between the United States
and Denmark under which this country
purchases the Danish West Indies for
S25,OOO,OOO
Secretary Lansing Immediately no
titled Acting Secretary Polk, who made
the announcement here. Details will
not be given out, officials here said,
until the treaty is formally placed be-
fore the United States senate and the
Danish parliament for ratification.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Eas+ R1ffalo NJ " Au1

New York - United States Senator
Thomas J. Walsh of Montana has been
appointed chief of the Chicago head
quarters of the democratic national
committee.
London-With the approval of King
George the S5OO,0 900 which his majesty
presented to the nation some months
ago will be devoted to general pur-
poses in connection with the war.
Washington The resolution appro-
priating $4,000 for relief of food suf-
ferers in seven southern states, al
ready passed by the senate, was pass
ed by the house by a unanimous vote.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
paper Mill Workers Strike.

Green Bay Thirty back tenders,
employed by the John Hoberg COM
pany, paper manufacturers. walked out
when their demand for an increase of
10 per cent in pay was denied them.
The places of the strikers were filed
and the mill is operating at full capac-
ity. Recently this mill adopted the
eight hour system.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Explosion Kills Man.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. "a man
was blown to pieces on park bench
at Benton boulevard and Fourteenth
street. The body was in such shape
that Identification is impossible The
explosion is unexplained.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Lahorite Leader Dies.

London, Aug. 8.-The death is an
nounced by the Weekly Dispatch of
Sir Arthur Basil Markham, owner of
coal mines and laborite member of par
lament for Nottinghamshire He was
forty-seven years old.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Rules on state Pensions.

Madison-The attorney general has
advised District Attorney James N.
Hill of Baraboo that a widowed moth
er supporting two children having an
estate of $500 each is in the discre-
ton of the Judge of the juvenile court
entitled to aid under the mothers pen
sion law.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Talk Central School.

Stevens Point-A plan is being dis
cussed for central grade school by
which three small ward schools could
be discontinued and the old high
school building utilized A new high
school would then be built.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
FRENCH BLACKLIST is SAME
American Firms in Enemy Act Similar
to Those Named by British. Says
Official Journal.

Paris, Aug. S.-Fhe Official Journal
publishes the names of American
individuals and firms which have been
placed on the French blacklist under
the trading with the enemy act The
list, which is marked No. i, is the
same as regards American individuals
and firms as that given out in London
July Is.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
giIl Proposes Statue.

Washington, Aug. 0.-Representative
Garland of Pennsylvania introduced
bill appropriating $4,000 for the cree
ton in Washington of a statue of Rob
ert Norris, inancier of the American
Revolution.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
DELEGATION Appears Renominated.

Louisville, KY, Aug. Returns in
dictate Kentucky's delegation in con-
gress, nine Democrats and two Repub-
licans, were renominated at the state
wide primaries Saturday as candidates
for another term.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Romhmaker Is Killed.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug. o.
John Borr, who was injured while
working on an internal machine at his
residence here, died without having re-
gained consciousness. His wife was
hurt by the bomb.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Milwaukee. AUGUST 1O, 1916.

Wheat-No. 1 hard, LA; No. 1
northern, 1.39@1.41; No. 2 northern,
1.S5@1.39.
Corn-No. 8 yellow, 83@84c.
Oats No. white, 4204275c.
Rye-L01@1.02
Flax-2.06@2.10.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Adopt Six Per Cent Tax.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The senate
finance committee on Monday adopted
an amendment to the emergency reve-
nue. bill placing per cent tax on in
heritances of $1,OO0,OO0 or more in
stead of a tax of 5 per cent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Funston Remains Head of Force.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The war de-
partment announced on Monday the
abandonment of the plan to split the
Mexican border force into three divi-
sions. General Funston retains COM
mand of all forces.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
WAGE Increase Is Granted.

New Richmond New Richmond
Roller Mills company has voluntarily
advanced the wages of every man on
It's pay roll at both mills and eleva
tors SIS 3 month, effective Aug. i.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
George E. considine Dead.

New York, Aug Geo. f. Consi-
dine, one Of the best known sporting
men in the country, is dead at his
home here. He died on Monday while
undergoing an operation 9or mastoid-
tits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Grain. Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Spring wheat, special brands
in wood, $40 per bbl: hard. spring wheat
patents, 50 per cent grade, In jute, 500
$50; straight in export bags. $40; first
clears at S.. 500D5.70 in jute; second clears,
$S,75@3 80, low grades. $S.4O0s.60: fancy soft
winter wheat patents, in jute, 1855; stand
ard soft winter wheat patents. $6.45 in
jute; fancy hard winter wheat patents,
$6.45 In jute; standard hard winter wheat
patents, $6.25 in jute; straight. $615 in jute;
first clears, $5.5O0560: jute, and second
clears in jlte, $360V3.90; pure white rye
flour. $5.45 in jute: pure dark rye. $50 in
5ute.
HAY-Market steady; choice timothy,
$16.50@17. 80: No. | timothy. 400O1S 90:
No. 2 timothy, $11000120O; light clover
mixed, $11.O0012.0O; heavy clover mixed,
@5.00O7.00: No 8 red top and grassy mixed
timothy, $8O001oOO: threshed timothy, $500
@7.OO; alfalfa. choice. $15Oo@16oO; alfalfa.
No. 1, $13OO@14.00; alfalfa No. 2. $4,000
HOO; alfalfa No. 3. $0.O0@10.0O.
BUTTER-Creamer extras, 285kc; ex-
ira firsts. 2719@2Sc: flrsts, 26027c; seconds,
25025Ac; packing stock, 22023c: ladies, "a
@2419c; process 27z026c.
EGGS Ffrsts, 23@2S1hc; ordinary firsts.
2202215c; miscellaneous lots, cases includ-
ed. 1902211c; cases returned, 167h022c; ex-
ira, 261k0271kc: checks 12@17c; dirties. 140
19c; storage packed flrsts, 2SK@247Ac.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, 1Sc per h.;
IOWlS, 4o72NAt72C, SpA1uS CuACASAn, 4oWA0Vs
ROSTERS 13c: ducks 121k@14c; springs. lac;
geese, 1OD12c; springs, 14@15c
ICED POULTRY-Turkeys, 2102Sc per
lb.; fowls, 1T0171kc: springs. 20022c: roos-
ters, 1S@14c; ducks, 15Q16c; geese. 1001Sc
Neutrality-suspicious., Missouri and nli-
nois Ohios, $1.0O@105 per bbL; Virginia
cobblers. $1.15@1.2O: bbls., $s.10@S.50.
New York, Aug. 8.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., trade more active;
No northern, $1.54; No. red. $1.451a: No.
2 hard, $146
967sc; No. 8, 95ssc.
OATS-Steady, trade dull; standard, 500
Eo1kc; No. 5 white. 4s0495zc; No. white.
4S@4S1kc.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
Live stock.


CATTLE-Goo to choice steers, 5000
lO.4O yearlings, good to choice, $860010O0;
fair to good steers, $7.6008.60 range steers
$75O08.25: stockers and feeders, $6.50Q790;
good to choice heifers, $7.0009.75; fair to
choice keifers, $7Oo@s. 75; fair to good
cows, S. 5O07 80; butcher bulls, S.. 1907 Is:
cutters, $4.5005.25: Gamers, $S.5004.60; boz
logna bulls, $6.00@6.50; good to prime
calves. $10.50012.50: heavy calves. $500
1880.
fair to fancy light 50. 7501010; prime me-
dunn weight butchers, 22O@250 lbs, $500
1920; prime heavy weight butchers. $500
800 lbs, 50. 0O010.25; heavy mixed packing,
So. 15@9.70; rough heavy mixed packing,
stays $9.2509.80.
sHEEP-Yearlings $s20s25; fair to
choice ewes, $6.2507.25; breeding ewes, SIPS
western lambs. $1025011.5O: native lambs.
$9.50011.O0
East Buffalo, N. Y, Aug s.
CATTLE-Demand light and steady;
prime steers. $9,00@10.00: butcher grades
$7.000815
CALvES-Market active. 25c higher:
Gull to choice, $4.50012.25.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market active
and firm choice lambs, $11 OO011. %; Gull to
fair, So 5001075: yearlings. $8.O009.50; sheep,
S.. 00@8.2
HOGS-Market active; Workers, $40. $50
1880; pigs $10.15@10. Is; mixed, SO. 45@105O;
heavy, $10.45@10.5O; roughs. $9.00@9. 10:
stays. $6.6O07.So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
COMMENCEMENT is HELD
AT GUNSTON HALL SCHOOL
"The Value of Education" Is Topic
Of Rev. DR.. Peter Ainslie, Who
Presents Diplomas.

"Education is not merely the learn
ing. but the ability to adapt what is
learned to the spiritual necessities of
the times" declared Rev. DIR, Peter
Ainslie. pastor of the Christian Temple
Of Baltimore, in addressing the Rradu-
ating class of Gunston Hall this morn
ing at commencement exercises. The
speaker took for his subject '.The VAL
ue of Education" and What Is Edu-
cation?"
The exercises were held in the large
gymnasium of the school at 1906
Florida avenue. The program opened
with a grand march in which the stu
dents of the school participated, led
by the students of the primary depart
ment.
Several selections were rendered by
an orchestra under the direction OF
Herman c. Rakemann. Rev. Dr. Afnslie
offered prayer, and Miss e. NJ. Clark,
associate principal of the school, pre-
scented certificates to Ethel Annette
Heintzelman and Grace HeintzeIman,
West Virginia; Hortense Vallette
gihia; Lalla Fay Lacy. Texas: Emeiis
Eleanor Owens. California; Annie Cath-
arine Rosenstihl. Alabama.
The diplomas were presented by Rev
DR.. Ainslie to Ellen Kendall Ailworth
virginia: Marie Ashley and sara Thur
mond Swift. GEORGIA: Ellen Phelps
iowa; Susie white McGowan. South
carolina; Mildred cordelia Miller, Dis
trict Of Columbia; Mary Beth johnson,
Mignon Locke Helen Dorcas Parker
and virginia Gwell Rose, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
COURT OF Us
ANNOUNCES A RECESS
June IL Last Decision Day Until
Fall, Unless Otherwise
Ordered.

The United States Supreme Court
yesterday took a recess until June 5,
announcing that the last decision day
until next fall will be June ~, unless
the business of the court al that time
makes advisable later date
Finding no negligence on the part of
the Southern railway by reason Of one
Kenneth L. Gray, a brakeman, on run
from Spencer, N. c., to Washing ton,
D. C., the Supreme Court yesterday set
aside $500 judgment rendered in the
Ne.tn Carolina state courts in favor of
his estate.
Other Decisions Handed Down.
The action of the federal district
court for northern Texas in dismissing
for want of jurisdiction the suit of the
Bankers Trust Company for receiver
for the Texas and Pacific Railway
Railway Company and for the fore
closure of a second mortgage on the
two roads, was affirmed yesterday by
the supreme Court.
Judgment in the Virginia courts. re-
fusing to allow Ralph B. Jacobs fire.
man for the Southern railway, to re-
cover from that company for personal
injuries occurring at Lawrenceville,
Va, in 1911. also was affirmed. Jacobs
roadbed, and sought to show the road
was guilty of negligence in leaving the
cinders where they fell from loco
motives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
CLUB FEDERATION
|. ELECT|ONEER|NG ON
East Arrayed Against West in
Contest for Pres
idency.
RIVAL CANDIDATES
ARE BOTH SUFFRAGISTs
Mrs. S. B. Sheath and Mrs. ]. E.
Cowles Kept Busy-Man En-.
titled to Convention Seat.

NEW YORK, May 23.-The busiest of
several thousand women here to at
tend the thirteenth biennial conven-
ton of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs are the rival candidates
for the presidency, Mrs. Samuel B.
Sheath of Tifnn, Ohio, and Mrs. Josiah
Evans Cowles, of Los Angeles. and
their campaign workers. The election
will take place May 81, and the dele
gates from Ohio and California will
devote the next week to active cleo
tioneering.
Judging from the claims of the rival
delegations, the contest for the presi-
dency will line UP the east against
the west. Mrs. Sneath's friends say
they are sure of most of the middle
western and southern states, while all
the Pacific coast and Rocky mountain
delegations are claimed by the follow
ers of Mrs. Cowies. The Atlantic coast
delegations have not declared them
selves. however, and their votes prob
ably will decide the contest.
Both Candidates Suffragists.
Both candidates are suffra gists. and
Mrs. Sheath Is vice president OF the
Suffrage Association of Ohio. Peace
and preparedness issues may figure in
the campaign for the presidency and
come before the convention in reso-
lutions Mrs. Cowles is chairman Of
the peace committee of the federal
convention, and has been active in
spreading pacifist literature through
out the country. Mrs. Sheath is said
to be more inclined toward prepared
ness.
The credentials committee was sur
prised today by the discovery that one
man Is entitled to a seat in the con-
vention He is Herschel T. Smith of
Fulton, Ky. His wife is a delegate,
and Mr.. Smith comes as an accredited
alternate.
Committee conferences occupied this
morning. At noon the board of direc-
tors, the state presidents and repre-.
sentatives of the local board attended
a breakfast at the Essex County Coun-
try Club at East Orange, N. J. Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas A. Edison gave re-
ception for the delegates this after
noon at their home in West Orange,
n. T., and later the visiting clubwomen
will be entertained at the house OF the
Women's Club of Orange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
B,NAI BIRTH HAS CONTEST.
Spirited Debate in Cleveland Over
Jewish Orphan Asylum.

CLEVELAND, May 2a.-The conven-
ton of the Independent Order of B'nai
Birth. in session here today, was stir
red by a spirited contest over the ap-
pointment of a committee to take up
immediate reorganization of the Jewish
Orphan Asylum in this city. The fac
ton favoring reorganization proposes
building a new institution here, with a
branch in Chicago or some other city In
district No. 6, at an expense of $780,
900.
DR.. Carl Vetsberg of st. Louis will be
the next president OF the order. with ].
I. Bernstein of Indianapolis. first vice
president. Harry Levison of Toledo and
Rabbi Bernstein of Minneapolis are
being groomed for second vice presi-
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
MAJ. LANGHORNE'S MEN
RETURN FROM PURSUIT

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 23.-Col.
Frederick Sibley has reported to Gen.
Funston the return to the American
side of the border of the four troops of
cavalry that pursued the Mexicans who
raided Glenn Springs and Boquillas.
The farthest point south reached by
Maj George T. Langhorne's men, who
entered first and were continued in the
lead, is 1853 miles from the internal
tional boundary. None Of the Ameri-
cans were killed or wounded. The force
Is now encamped at Deemer's ranch and
when rested the men probably will re-
join their regiments on patrol duty.
The 9Th Cavalry took stations yester-
day In the Big Bend district at Mara
thon, Alpine. Valentine and Sierra
Blanca.
Reports from Gen. Pershing were of
routine character. except one con-
corning a skirmish four days ago near
Santa Ysabel. No mention of casual
ties on either side was made, although
Private Strong was reported missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
RECEIVE FIRST COURSE
IN HANDLING HORSES
Members Of Newly Organized Troop,
D. c. Cavalry, at Radio, Va,
Camp of Regulars.

Members of the newly organised
Troop A, 1st Cavalry. Of the District
National Guard. today received their
first instruction in handling horses.
The men are those attending the regu-
lar army's camp of instruction at Ra-
dio. Va. and while the other and more
experienced militia troopers were gal
Looping cross country through the Vir-
GINA mud and In a heavy rain, the Dis
trict men were under the shelter of the
roof Of the riding hall at the post at
Fort Myer
AS the men of the District contineent
have just been mustered in, there has
been little or no opportunity for them
to learn riding, and they were nut
through some riding lessons in the hall.
At reveille today there was a heavy
turned out OF their cots and began to
take care of their horses in prepare
ton for the days drill.
Fort Myer Guardhouse Inspected.
During the drill period today a de-
tachment of the men were taken to the
post at Fort Myer to inspect the guard
house.
Three detachments left the camn
shortly after the regular riding in
instruction. and under heavy DOWN
pour of rain went into the surrounding
country to work out tactical problems
Capt. Rockwell. Lieuts. Cox and Beck:
all of the regular army
The officers in the camps were taken
to Fort Myer to receive instruction in
post administration, while the first SER
geants were given instruction in adj
ministration in the headquarters tent
in the camp under the instruction of
the regular first sergeant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
BILL GOES TO PRESIDENT.
Congress Passes Measure to Prevent
Fraudulent Advertising.

The Senate today adopted the con-
ference report on the bill to prevent
fraudulent advertising In the District
Of Columbia. This REPORT had already
been adopted by the House and the bill
will now 90 to the President for his ap.
prevail
The measure provides severe penal
ties for any person. firm or corporation
who advertises with intent to deceive
the public The Warrington Board Of
Trade, the Chamber OF Commerce and
the Retail Merchants Association have
been interested In having the measure
passed by Congress-. -s--.,ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
READ THIS, Mr.. AUTO|SI
YOU MAY Be CHEATED
Gasoline Pumps Do Not Always
Give Full Measure, Says United
States Employe.

Accuracy of oil pumps, such rs are
widely used for delivery Of gasoline In
five and ten gallon quantities to auto
lists, was the subject OF paper read
at the eleventh annual conference on
weights and measures this afternoon.
r. ]. Schlink Of the bureau of standards.
who presented the paper, has made ex-
haustive tests Of such pumps in several
parts of the country. and in his paper
he related the results of these investi-
cations, which disclosed the fact that
persons buying gas from the pumps
would better have it drawn into meas
ured receptacles rather than direct into
the tank. The pumps MT: scni MINK s sh.x
frequently deliver consideraoIE
smaller quantity of gasoline than the
motorist pays for.
Secretary Redfield Speaks.
The opening session of the confer
ence. which is to continue at the ou-
reau of standards for four days. was
addressed by Secretary Redfeld OF tho
Department of Commerce. who welcom-
ed about IFS delegates from different
states, as we'll as federal inspectors of
weights and measures.
The report of the committee appoint
ed several years ago to investigate the
feasibility of adoption In the United
states of the metric system. used AL
most universally abroad, is to be pre-
sented Friday. 1t is understood the re-
port will earnestly recommend the
adoption of the system.
Papers presented at today's session.
as well as those making up the pro-
gram for the remaining three days. are
highly technical. dealing with many
phases of the work of establishing fed
eral and state standards OF measures
and weights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23
Texas Democrats Meet.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 23.-The
principal business before the democratic
state convention here today is the cleo
ton of a national committeeman to sue
coed Indian Commissioner Cato Sells.
the selection OF delegates to the ma
tional convention and the probable in
doraement Of President Wilson and his
policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-23

Washington today with a report on
economic conditions in northern Mexi-
co. to be made to the State Department.
The economic situation in Mexico is
grave. according to OFFICIAL advlces to
the State Department. With the mon
etary problem already acute, the
food shortage in Mexico City and vi
entity continuing without prospect of
any immediate relief, and with the la
Dor strike extending over virtually all
the Mexican railway lines, the de facto
government is pictured as facing
serious domestic plight.