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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14

regard 10 cost? The reason is that
we are drawing dangerously near the
Queant-Drocourt line. representing the
labor Of thousands Of hapless prison
ors for four or five months.
III We drive the Germans from there
they will have no alternative but 20
fall back on their reserve line. gen
orally supposed 70 be the Meuse.
Knowing this. We can understand
Hindenburg's anxiety TO hold the
ground irrespective of his losses while
this is being finally gotten into shape.
But II he yields his trenches re-
luctantly he must face the alternative
OF a serious attrition OF reserves.
Comment on Petsin
Garvin to day was also the first Brit
ish writer to comment on Petain's ap-
pointment as practically the sole di-
rector Of the Allied forces in France.
lie says:
1T is POSSIBLE he thinks there has
hco = altogether too much Napoleon in
the military conceptions. and believes
that the character OF this war demands
another method. He may prefer TO
bring the enemy steadily TO terms
rather than to attempt shattering
strokes just yet. The time for SUI
preme action and a crushing superior
ity. which the Allies have never yet
possessed, is when, perhaps. the repair
Of the Russian disorganization will
enable an all-around offensive TO he re-
sumed.
"Thesc methods might more utterly
exhaust and moro decisively defeat the
enemy IN The end, and might mean the
fullest victory for the Allies with the
least cost IN every respect save money.
Ia any case. Iiindenburg will find in
Pctain methodical. masterful OPP
ponent one OF the most formidable and
ablest of this war. But Petain. in the
interior OF his mind. may have other
ideas than those imputed to him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Big Gun Duel
On Italian Front
Grows in Fury
Artillery Activity South Of
Goritz May Presage
New Offensive

London, May 13.-The prolonged ar
tillory duel on the Italian front is grow
ing in intensity. Vienna reports that
it lasted throughout the entire night.
md still continues" Rome declares the
Italian bombardment caused explosions
and fires within the enemy lines. OBJ
servers here interpret this pronounced
development of gunfire as preliminary
to an offensive by the forces of General
Cadorna.
The activity is in the region from
Coritza southwark to the Adriatc Sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
|,n Men in Belgian
Province Deported
,.,,ed to Work Along the
Frontiers; Women Put
Into Fields

r.--,. France, May 12.-lnformaiioa
s..ry received by tho Belgian gov
--,-, is that an males between the
r. fifteen and siXty-tive in the
,,s provincc OF Luxembourg have
!. s,ported for work i'm France and
--,ry in the onvirons Of the from
The instructions say that tho
-r-as,er. preacher and notary IN
i commune may remain.
census Of women also has been
and they have been divided into
y. ,stegor.os. The first is composed
ne sblebodicd. who viii be com
~ 10 work in the fields. replacing
!. ne second. mothers with infants.
=, viii be allowed 20 remain at home,
y he third. the others. who Will re-
~ !, the disposition Of the German
.sorties and whose mission is un-
-,r-. In the census no distinction
/. ben made regarding social stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Mrs. Alice Maud Fitch,
Mother of Playwright, Dies

Alice Maud Fitch. mother Of the late
Clyde Fitch. playwright. and widow OF
Captain William Goodwin Fitch. OF the
United States army. died late SATURDAY
night at her home. ii3 East Fortieth
street. She had been i'll several
months. The funeral will be held az
the home at I0:30 tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Fitch was Miss Alice Clarke, OF
Hagerstown. Md. IL is said that the
romance which resulted in her mar
riage in 1853 to Captain Fitch formed
the basis of the love story in Clyde
Fitch's play Barbara Frietchie." Mrs.
Fitch had taken an active part in So
cisl life, and was interested in vari-
Gus philanthropic activities. She was
a member Of the Colony Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Six Russian Airmen Killed

London, May 13.-Fighting on the
Russian European front is confined to
exchanges of fire, scouting and combats
in the air, according to the official
wireless from Petrograd to-day. Five
officers and a private were killed when
AN Iva Morometz airplane fell 5000
feet near Stanislau, in Galicia.
On the Caucasus front, southwest OF
Gumushkhane, Turks attacked the Rus
sian lines, but were driven back to
heir own trenches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
French

Pare. Moy l3. The French offoiai state
mcHt foiloics:
Lively activity was shown by both artil-
lcries in the course OF tho night between the
Somme and the Disc, as well as on the Aisne
front.
This morning the enemy delivered violent
attacks on the plnteau Of Craonne. north Of
Rheims and in the region Of Maisons de
Champagne. All these attacks we're broken
up by our artillery and infantry fire, and the
Germans were pushed back after suffering
heavy losses. We made some prisoners.
In the region of Verdun We executed sur
prise attack, which was entirely successful
and which procured for us number Of
prisoners.
On the rest OF the front the night was
calm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Tclegrapher Who Flashed
Death of Grant Dies

Saratoga Springs. y. l.. May 49,
Henan l.. Waterbury. seventy-two years
old. manager OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company's Office here for the
last thirty-four years and telegra-
pher since 1861, died to-day.
He was the first operator 70 send
out the news of General Grants death
at Mount McGregor. in 1885. Lieuten-
ant Colonel Fred VI. Waterbury. OF New
York City. is his son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Daniel R. Howe Dies
Hartford Philanthropist Had
Made Gifts of Over 500, 900

Hartford. Conn. May 13.-Dsniei X
Howe. sixty-six years old. widely known
for his connection with civic and cha,
table organizations. including the I; NJ
c. A.. OF which he was president, dieu
at his home tonight He had been TOT
many years a director Of the Con
necticu, Fire Insurance Company. the
Collins Company. OF Collinsyille. and
the Connecticut Trust apd Safe Deposit
Company. His gifts to the Y. NJ. {. A.
and Warbur,on Chapel aggregated more
than 100000. He is survived by a
widow, one son and two daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Two Prominent Upstate
Priests Die About Same Hour

Syracuse, y. Y, May l3.--Two of the
most prominent priests in the Catholic
diocese of Syracuse died at about the
same hour this afternoon. The Rev:
Thomas s. Flynn, of Canastota. dropped
dead on the stage OF the Cansstota
Opera House when he was about 70
speak at a patriotic exercise. and the
Rev. Michael Reiger. pastor OF 81.
Mary's German church. in Rome, y. Y,
expired at his residence there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
French

Paris. Mag Is. 10 80 y. m.-Ap official
statement issued By The liGr Office tonight
TcGdr:
EASTERN THEATRE The artillery was
active along the whole front Saturday. Nio-
lent enemy counter attacks against the posi-
ticns taken by the Serbs and on Srks di
Lc.,en we're repulsed. To-day relatively
calm. There was no infantry action. Our ar
tillory continued TO shell the enemy works
and organizations. The German artillery re-
piled feebly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
.eekman 5000
BIRTHS

COHEN Mr. and Mrs. Jacob d. Songl
Inee Nellie Brock, a son, May :, at LLOYD
Sanatorum.
JEyENsON-M and Mrs. BENJAMIN a.
Ieyenson announce the birth OF son,
Leonard Edgar. at the German hosp''ai Oh
May !.
JrvIN Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levin tnee
Cecilia Miller), 127 West 1llth ST., an
nounce the birth of a daughter. Irene
Sylvia, Tuesday. May 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
In Macedonia
German

Berlin. Moy i3.--Ar official report issued
this afternoon reads:
On the heights OF Dobropolyc east of the
River Cerna and south of Huma. several en-
envy attacks were repulsed. The positions
there remain firmly in our possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
German

Brriir. May i2.-Thc official report from
hcadquartcrs to-day says;
Western Thcatrc.-The great attacks Of the
English have broken down. After very strong
artillery preparation. which extended through
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CEMETERIES

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY.
eg3d ST 49, Harlem train and by Trolley.
Lots 90 small size for sale.
once 20 East 2sd ST.. y. r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Teutons Sec Peril

Sir Moore O'Croagy. Kitchener's sue
cessor in India. writing on the same
subject, says:
"Why arc the Germans putting up
such a desperate fight? Why arc their
finest troops being sacrificed without
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Settle the Shipping Row!

The controversy over the shipping
program has reached the stage at which
drastic action is necessary by the high
est authority. An intolerable situation
exists by reason of deadlock between
the head Of the shipping board and the
head Of the shipbuilding corporation or
ganiZed under that board to create a
heet Of merchantmen. The Star does
not venture judgment as to the merits
Of the discussion. Certainly the issue
rs to wooden ships or steel ships is ad-
Unstable. The delays incident to fail
nre to agree upon a program are dan
Eerous, menacing the very national life
by contributing in effect to the success
of the German assaults on the sea upon
the shipping of the allied powers
II these two men cannot work in har-
mony one or the other should be re-
moved from Office, or both. 1t matters
not what they have accomplished in the
past. The present duty of this govern
shortest possible time, and every day
that is lost because of a quarrel over
methods or the terms Of contracts is q
contribution to the enemy. This has
been going on for many weeks, and the
country has become impatient to the
point of demanding speedy settlement
whoever may be sacrificed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

some secret central source these deadly
packets Of courtplaster must have been
sent and other agents may be distribut.
ing them in other states. As a measure
Of precaution the word should be sent
broadcast throughout the country warn
ing everybody to beware Of purchasing
this material from peddlers and urging
dealers to be careful Of tho sources of
their supplies.
There is nothing beyond credence in
the charge that these men are operating
in the German interest. Germany has
earned the reputation for diabolism in
warfare that justifles the accusation
that her emissaries seek now to cause
the death Of Americans in a most ter
rible form. The inventor and user of
poison gas would not hesitate to spread
poisoned courtplaster among an enemy
people, and the perpetrator Of the out
RACES in Belgium, Poland and France is
quite capable of wholesale murder
through deadly disease germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Fiendish Work in Kansas.

A diabolically wicked plot to spread
death among the American people is In
Dictated by arrests that have been made
at Kansas City, Kan, five Germans be-
ing taken into custody on a charge of
having attempted to spread lockjaw
throughout that state through the dis
tribution of germ infected courtplaster
These men Travelled through the farm.
ing districts and first sought to sell and
then gave away their packets Of plaster
Their actions attracted suspicion to
them, and they were taken in custody
and the plaster examined by four DIFF.
ferent chemists, one Of them in the gov.
eminent service, all Of whom have 70
ported that the material contained ba.
cili Of tetanus.
A more fiendish maneuver could moi
be conceived. It IL impossible to be.
lieve that these men were working sole.
ly as individuals. It is not easy to gel
lockjaw germs. Psychological labora.
tories are not open to the public. From
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Unpatriotic DELAYS,

Opposition to the aviation bill in the
Senate on the ground that it involves
the principle of draft is in effect op.
position to the successful prosecution
Of the war by this country. For Con.
gress has already settled the question
Of the draft, and it has been put into
operation. To raise the question again
to insist upon debate on this point in
connection with bill that is merely a
detail of war making is to throw OBJ
stacles in the way of the war prepare
tions without real justification.
Those who oppose the draft have had
their day of discussion, their chance to
affect the result and to determine the
policy of the government. They have
failed and Congress has voted by a large
majority in favor Of the draft prin-
ciple. If every time a war measure is
advanced this same subject is to be re-
vamped and discussed extensively the
country will look upon those who per-
sist in their opposition after decision
as seeking opportunities to embarrass
the United States in its war work.
Legitimate debate need not be pro-
tracted. The subject of the draft has
been thrashed over and over. There
was as much opposition to the draft
principle in the House when the national
army bill was started on its legislative
course as there was in the Senate, and
yet the other day the House passed the
aviation measure almost immediately
upon report, virtually without debate
and in spirit of advancing the gov
ernment's war preparations with the
least delay and the greatest effective
ness.
Under it every member Of the body
can speak one hour after cloture is ap-
piled. It is liberal rule, too liberal,
in fact, in view Of the disposition of
certain members Of that body to e1-
haust the time with futile repetitions of
familiar arguments on subjects already
decided. At this moment the Senate is
debating the food control bill far be-
yond the merits Of the question. Nearly
two weeks have been wasted in virtually
pointless discussion. The Senate was
ready to vote on this matter at least ten
days ago, but for some reason that pass
es understanding set the date for ballot
for July 81. Now a small group of
members holds up bill that is recog-
nized as one Of the primary essentials
of the American war program. Every
man who participates in these delaying
tactics incurs the liability of accusation
of unpatriotic motives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
The Submarine Campaign.


It is to be doubted If the German gov
eminent is publishing the reports Of
submarine sinkings week by week as the
British admiralty has been doing since
the campaign of ruthlessness began. For
such tables as those that are now pre-
sented weekly would cause a decided
slump in confidence among the German
people respecting the efficacy Of the
U-boat The intensive submarine cam
paign, which was to have brought Eng
land to her knees in four weeks, has
now been in progress nearly six months.
So far from being exhausted English
shipping is now showing a weekly ac-
tivity that cannot be regarded as in
dicating collapse. Last week 1898 YES
sells arrived at British ports and 1920
vessels sailed. Fourteen ships over 1,600
tons each were sunk and ships under
that tonnage, as against IA over and 3
under the week previous. This is one Of
the lowest weeks in point of losses in
five months. Tho average since the
week ending March 4 has been 27.65
merchant ships sunk weekly, and Of
these an average Of 1895 have been over
1000 tons. For the past three weeks
the sinkings have been below the aver
age. No specific cause for this failing
off is known. The assumption is always
plausible that the campaign against the
submarine is becoming more and more
effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Fusion Versus YammanY

The announcement that Mayor Mitchell
will accept denomination at the hands
of fusion forces will fix attention
strongly on the New York situation,
which is complicated, and growing in
national interest. Tammany's man is
as yet unindicated But that he must
represent in point of character, ability
and personal popularity the best the or
ganization can command is plain.
It is plain, for several reasons. Mayor
Mitchell has given the town a good ad-
ministration. While he has made some
enemies, he has made many friends. His
candidacy, II Il believed, will have the
sympathy and support Of the national
administration. The President is fond
Of him. It l. urged that, at this time
in particular, the metropolis and prin-
cipA seaport Of the country should re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

main under the control Of the best ele-
ment of its population. Our Sighting
part of the war win be performed in
Europe; and We shall communicate with
the scene Of action frequently through
that port.
Tammany processes confidence, but
there are signs Of anxiety. Mr.. Murphy
is holding conferences with his lieu
tenants oftener than usual. He is TAX
ing his bearings with extreme care. Sew
eral failures have greatly disturbed him.
That Of Cows. Dix and Sulzer in Office /;
that Of Gov. Glynn to retain the Office
fortune had thrown to him; that Of Nc
Call, who was defeated for mayor by
Mitchell, and that Of the organization
in last years presidential campaign,
may be cited. This time, if possible,
Mr.. Murphy wants to get off on the right
foot, marching behind candidate with
out serious flaw and whom he can trust.
The fusionists arc claiming recruits
from Tammany-meno once prominent in
the organization, but now convinced Of
its unworthiness and DESTROYS of assist
ing in its overthrow. They especially
condemn Tammany's funk Last year.
But such men are not likely to lead the
fusion forces. To pitch the fusion cam
paign in the key Of political revenge,
and put it in charge Of men educated by
Tammany and long its servants to COM
mand, would rob it Of It's strongest ap-
peal to the best citizenship and purposes
Of that community.
Tammany is pretty bad; but its serv-
ices are always solicited in presidential
campaigns; and whatever Of value it
achieves is thankfully received. Tam
many's returns, when sufficiently large,
are never examined for fraud, or re-
jected on any account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Basket Department.

2 Infants Toilet Baskets, soc each; were
S5c and 81 90.
Japanese Scrap Baskets. 35c, 45c and
Soc each; were 65c, 75c and Soc.
1 Cut Flower Basket. Toe; was 81. 90.
1 Sewing Basket, loo; was 35c.
2 Basket Trays. 15c each: were 35c.
l Japanese Basket Tray, 75c; was $780,
japanese Basket Trays. 45c each; were
CSC.
Trinket Baskets, &c each; were 1Oc
Fancy Baskets. SC each: were 1Gc.
1 Sewing Basket, 25c; was $1.00.
Japanese Fern Baskets, 65c each; were
$1.O0.
1 Fancy Fruit Basket, 35c: was 55c
l Tray Basket 1Gc; was 30c.
l Sweet Grass Basket. soc; was 81 .25.
Cut Flower Baskets, $1.0O each; were
$1.75.
Cut Flower Baskets. 75c each: were
1 Straw Suit Case, s1.Oo: was $500.
1 Sewing Basket on stand. broken, 75c;
was $500.
2 Willow Scrap Baskets, 25c; were s5c.
Willow Scrap Basket, Csc was 75c.
A few Of the baskets are damaged or
shopworn. but most Of them perfect
reduced because of small quantities.
Fifth floor, Eleventh street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Friday Sale Of
Women's Silk Hose.
Special price, Csc pair,

Slight imperfections in weave
reduces the price of these hose
from $l.1O, at which they reg
ularly sell, to 85c pair. They
are of good weight silk with
Isle thread soles and garter
tops. Shown in a desirable as
sortment of colors. IS dozen
pairs in the lot.
And the following:
p pairs Women's Fine Black Gauze-Lisle
Thread Hose. double soles and high spliced
heels; size g. 37hc pair; were Soc.
II pairs Women's Black Silk Lisle Hose,
medium weight, double soles and high
spliced heels; sizes 6, 0 and Oh; slightly
imperfect in weave. Special price. 37ac
pair.
Main door. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
China Department.

Handsomely Decorated Mayonnaise Boat
and stand, SOC; was $1.00.
Odd Decorated Imported China Trays.
Special prices, 25c and S3c each.
Limoges China Sugar and Cream Sets,
neat patterns with mat gold handles. spe-
cia1 price, $1.00 set.
2 Domestic Pottery Ash Trays, 35c each;
were S1.O0.
/ Imported Pottery Tobacco Jar. slightly
imperfect. 35c; was s1.O0.
Is Mahogany finish Ash Trays. glass in
set. 25c each: were SOC.
English Porcelain Covered Dishes. s5c
each: were $500.
Imported Decorated Fruit COMFORTS. Soc
Imported Decorated China Whipped
Cream Bowl, 3-piece set. BIC: was $1.00.
l Richly Decorated Imported China
Celery Tray SIC; was S1.75.
Decorated Pottery Fern Dish. with lin
ing, slightly imperfect. Soc; was s1.00.
/ American Art Pottery Jardniere, IA
inch size; slightly imperfect. $3.50; was
3 imported Decorated China Platters, ~
inch size. Very specially priced, 35c each.
Black and White Decorated Glass
Vases, Soc each; were $1.25.
Fifth floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
The Draft.

Every precaution has been taken to
make the draft, which will probably
take place tomorrow, absolutely fair and
equitable Each registrant has been
given a number, each of the 1851 ex-
enrption districts in the United States
having its own series of numbers. The
drawing will take place here in the city
of Washington to determine the order
in which the registrants will be called
for examination. One Thousand num-
bers will be drawn one by one from
a glass receptacle by a bindfolded man,
and each number thus drawn will rep
resent ten numbers actually summoned,
by an ingenious and simple mathemati-
cal arrangement. Every one Of those
ten numbers will apply to each Of the
4557 exemption districts, SO far as the
number of registrants in the districts
extends Thus in the District of CO.
lumbia every time the blindfolded maI
as A local registrants may be sum-
moned for the first examination, from
each Of the II exemption districts. Some
of the master numbers taken from the
bowl may call for only 1 from the
smallest local district.
In all, Washington-the District of
Columbia-must furnish 929 men on the
first draft. The exemption board will
summon twice as many men for the first
examination, or 1858. These 1858 men
out of the 1882 men registered in this
jurisdiction will report as soon as they
can be summoned by mail to be exam
ined physically and with respect to their
civil, industrial and social status. If
they have claims for exemption they
must then present them. If the number
exempted exhausts the draft before the
quota is completed more registrants will
be summoned, in the order of the draw
ing, until the quota is complete.
The drawing of numbers will give
every registrant in the United States a
place in the roll. Out Of the ten million
registered 6s7, 900 soldiers are to be Sc
lected, and the examination of the regis
trants for this service will take place
IN the order in which the numbers are
drawn Thus Washington will have,
after the first summoning, 30,514 men in
reserve to FILL the quota, all numbered
Ind assigned to places in line.
The Star will promptly inform the
public Of the numbers Of those sum-
moned in the first 1858, from whom the
quota Of 929 viii be selected, issuing an
extra edition Immediately upon the
completion Of the drawing up to that
point It is important that every regis
trant In the District have his number by
tomorrow morning, SO that when The
Star appears he may know quickly
whether or not he is in the first draft Of
those from whom the local quota is to
be selected.