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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
HERE TO ANSWER CHARGE.
Col. Reichmann Said to Have Made
Pro-German Statements.

Pro-Gernan statements attributed to
Col. Carl Reichmarn Of the Popular
Army, whose nomination 10 ne \. -.
der general is being held up, are TO
be Investigated by a subcommittee of
the Senate military affairs committee
Senators Fletcher of Florida, Myers of
Montana and Weeks of Massachusetts,
were today appointed to act. Col
Reichmann will be given an oppor-
tunity to appear before the subcom-
mittee. Senator Poindexter of Wash
ington, who brought the circumstances
to the committees attention, also may
appear.
Col. Reichmann is in Washington and
has placed himself at the disposal of
the committee. but no reply sought
from the War Department regarding
the charges has yet been received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
TWO ARMY MULES
TO MAKE CITY DRY

SAN DIEGO, Cal, August
21-Two United States Army
mules will make most of San
Diego dry" tonight, accord
ing to the Interpretation of a
ruling by the Department OF
Justice. Orders providing for
the .discontinuance OF the
sale OF liquor within one-halt
mile OF the aviation school
barracks were interpreted to
apply also to an uptown
stable OF the Quartermaster
Corps, where two Army
mules are CHARTERED. The
half-mile zone from this
stable includes all the prin-
ciple hotels and cafes and all
except half a dozen saloons
and wholesale liquor houses
in the city.
Notice has been served on
all establishments within the
zone that they would have to
cease selling liquors at mid
night tonight or close their
doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
A New Shipment Of
Ice Water Coolers.

We are likely to have good bit
of hot weather during the rest of
August and the first of September,
when Water Coolers will be greatly
appreciated.
Enamel-lined Water Coolers, with
oak-fnished galvanized exterior,
$500 to SI.z5.
Plain Galvanized-lined Water Cool
ers, S2.75 to SOS.
Fifth floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
BAG OF NAVY MAIL
PICKED UP IN STREET

A mail bag containing Navy Depart
ment matter was found on the street
last night. after 1t had been lost from a
mail wagon. The bag was turned over
70 the police. who delivered 1t to the
Navy Department before midnight. It
had not been tempered with.
The loss of the bag was reported to
the police by Francis G. Miller, driver
OF the wagon. who said 1t was dropped
somewhere between the city post ONCE
and Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
New Sweaters
For the Chilly Days of Fall.

Truly the Sweater is garment of
utility and beauty that is not sur
passed by any in the woman's ward
robe. The smartness of these models,
coupled with their moderate pricing,
will prove most interesting.
Jersey Wool Sweaters. in purple.
rose. light blue and brass. with con-
trasting borders, $1,000.
Light and Heavy Weight Sweaters.
with convertible or large sailor col
lars, in all the leading shades. 1915 to
kIO.75.
Brushed Wool Seaters. plain and
combination colors, 1878 to $10.75.
Third floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Closing Out Sale Of All the
Fine Summer ParasoIs.

Dresden Effects, All-over Coorings, Plain Colors,
Bordered Tucked and Striped Parasols in variety of
new shapes with fancy handles and wrist cord loops.
BEAUTIFUL QUALITY SILKS; IN PERFECT
CONDITION..
S. $40 and Sl2 grades. SAYS
ST. So and S. grades. ........-.-.-.......$275
ST. $3.50 and $500 grades $195
THE ASSORTMENT IS LIMITED IN NUMBER.
G :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
George W. Boyd Seriously III.

Word has been received here that
George W. Boyd. general passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania railroad
VINO has been suffering from a heart
attack for the past month, is again
confined to his bed in his cottage at
Cape May.
The reports say that he is in a very
serious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
1EUT0NS GAIN MORE
GROUND IN RUMAN|A
Russians Offering Stiff Resistance to
Enemy in Greater Activity
Near Riga.

Heavy fighting continues on the
southern Rumanian front. The Rus
SLAMS and Rumaniaps are offering stiff
resistance. but Petrograd reports ON
cially that they have been forced back
further at several points. Austro-Gernan
troops reached the southwestern out
skirts of the important Moldavian
town of Ocna. seventy-five miles south
west of the Provisional Rumanian capt.
tai. Jassy.
On the northern Russian front m
creasing activity is reported. the Ger
mans are bombarding heavily the Rus
sian trenches west of the RigaMitau
railroad.
Russian Official Report.
By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, August 81 british Al
miraIty, per Wireless ress).-Austro-
German forces are making vigorous at
tacks on the southern Rumanian front
The war office announcement says that
stubborn resistance is being offered by
the Russians and Rumanians. how.
however. were forced back at several
points. The communication follows:
Russo Galician front-1n the direc-
lion Oh riga tne tlicIS u sAi'iNA '''s
tillery fire against our trenches west
of the Riga-Mitau road.
"Rumanian front-The enemy yes
eerday Sunday made persistent az,
tacks In the direction OF Ocna ana
Onocati In the morning the enemy
attacked the Rumanians IN the region
of River Slanic Toward evening the
enemy, after a stubborn and uninter-
rupted battle, succeeded in occupying
\ portion of the Rumantan trenches.
pushing back the Rumanian troops 10
tho southwestern outskirts OF Ocna In
the morning the enemy also made
stubborn attack In the region of Craze
stchi and the factory at Stakerlere- In
the course of the day he forced his way
into the factory. An engagement Is In
progress
Positions Are Restored.
TN the direction OF Fokshani yes
teriay morning the Germans. after ar
tillery preparation. undertook an OF
fensive on both sides OF the Fokshani-
Aud railway. By midday they sue
ceeded in occupying our hrst line
trenches west of the railway, but a
counter attack drove them out and
the position was restored East OF the
railway the Rumanians. under strong
enemy pressure, were compelled TO re-
treat to the southern approaches OF the
village OF Marasechu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21

New Zea1and's hemp industry has
been prosperous in the last year
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH NEWS
HIGH ARMY OFFICERS
ASSIGNED TO POSTS

(As,oeis.sd Press By Q. Q. NsEsl v,1rslsss.l
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1e.-im-
pcrtant assignments OF high army Of.
ficers were announced by the war de-
partment Yesterday II vas also an
nounced that one brigadier general
had been promoted to major general.
Brigadier General Hermann Bell is
assigned to the command Of the
Eightieth Infantry Brigade OF the
Fortieth Division, which II stationed
at Fort Kearney. about fifteen miles
north Of San Diego.
Brigadier General George H. Cam
erun, who only few months ago vas
colonel Of cavalry. Is promoted to
major general and assigned to com
mand a new division OF the regular
army.
Brfgadier General Bernard J. d. lr-
win, who has been retired but who
was called back into active service on
account OF the war, is assigned to the
command OF the First Field ARTILLERY
Brigade OF the Forty-first Division, re-
lieving General JerTey, who 10 order
ed 70 Washington for duty.
The Forty.first Division IL at Camp
Fremont, near Charlotte, North Caro-
lima
Major General George ". Goethals.
who resigned a few months ago as
executive head OF the federal ship
ping board following his controversy
with William Denman. Is again called
into active service and detailed as
acting quartermaIer general OF the
army.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
ATTEMPT TO RECALL
FtCkERT BEATENAT POLL

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. a.
Charles ~. Fickert. district, attorney
Of San Francisco county. came out
victorious yesterday in the election
held, under petition for his recall.
He won by. big majority, showing
under, his opponents, Charles A;
Sweigert and Frank P. Hayes.
:, The specific charges against Fie.
kert, as contained in. the recall petit.
tions were that he has failed to APP
preciate the duties and responsible.
ties OF his office, and has been guilty
OF violating the standard OF conduct
demanded OF him by the supreme
court OF California" and that "he is
not conducting the office of district
attorney in the interest Of justice and
to the satisfaction of the people of
San Francisco" =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
BOSS DARoUx SHOT ::
-: BY DIVORCED WIFE

SAN: PRANCfso, Cal, Dec. ia
Frank, Daraux, politician, gambler and
one, Of the most notorious characters
Of this city, was shot and dangerously
wounded last night by hts divorced
wife, Mrs: Tessie Wall Daroux. -
Daroux recently. obtained a. divorce
from his wife after long and bitter
fight In the courts. This was followed
by another legal battle in which Mrs.
Daroux attempted, unsuccessfully, to
obtain a Substantial share OF Daroux's
=. -.'..,...' :
After the shooting Mrs. Daroux. said
in explanation: He broke me and
left me pennilsss." 49,. :, =
Dsroux was married to Tessie Wall
when she was proprietor of the most
notorious house Of Ill fame in San
Francisco. which she ran Tor many
years, So s. - :,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
FOUR-MINUTE
SPEAKER PLEADS
FOR REDCROSS

. Prof. Vaughan MacCaughey in his
four-mipute speech last night at the
theatefs made q plea for the Reo
CroSs, detailing the accomplishment OF
the. association. He said:
ia woman in this audience tainted
rightnoV, every person here would be
Wiling to help her. The ordinary
courtesy Of, ordinary life would lead
Us to assist her In every possible way.
III . little child. ragged. hungry,
sick, its father shot dead. its home
heap OF ashes, we're TO stand hero
where ] am standing. and ask for
place to sleep and q little food, every
person In this room would be glad to
do something for that child.
III one OF your good friends, MAJ
whom you have known and loved for
many years, were to lie here on the
floef, with his eyes shot out, or his
arms hanging helpless, or his body
torn and bleeding with terrible she'll
Wounds, YOU would do much to help
that wounded, suffering friend.
That is exactly what the American
Red Cross In doing. Our nurses are
hslping the fsinting women who have
suffered and are now suffering the I'M
sPeakabie horrors OF German invasion.
Our Red Cross nurses are comforting
the little children who have been
trafppIed into the roadside mud by the
iron heel of the Hun. The Red Cross
nurses are tending our boys, our men,
our sons, sweethearts, husbands.
friends,
= who are the Red Cross? We are
thsSRed Cross. 1t belongs to the peo'
ople |of the United States, all the peo'
pie, from Honolulu to the bloody
trenches of France.
what Is the RedsCross doing? Here
are some items from its last report:
'WeSRre sending supplies to $500
French military hospitals.
eve are caring for thousands OF
French and 8, Belgian children and
refugees - j.. .-,....... s |
I've have established sanitorium
with 1900 beds. for tuberculosis pa.
tents. 5>..r... . =,
I'VE operate. an, ambulance service
which transports 1000 refugees daily.
I'VE have sent 10000 pounds OF
milk for Russian babies. -. .-.,.... 49,.
1--WE are carrying on repair work
In devastated towns q, .....31 d. r,
Are all of you members Of the
American Red Cross? Has every one
here Joined? II you are member, do
q good turn by getting another mem.
;bsr. IL any .one here has not Joined.
perhaps It's because he has not had q
good opportunity.
:, New Is q good time 70 join. Your
hearts are fun Of the ChristInas spirit.
The spirit Of the Red Cross Is the
spirit Of Christmss. We cannot all 60
TO the front, but at this Christmas,
1917, We can all enlist under the Red
Crops Flag. Let us. make II OUR
CHHlSTMAS. FLAG.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19

A curious show window novelty is q
pair Of dancing dolls. The crude little
figures have each a hemispherical
base In place of feet, and on this they
rise upright, piroutte grotesqneIy, and
then fall down. The singular antics
are without apparent cause The ex
PLANTATION. of course, is that an electro.
magnet hidden under the floor Of the
window is internationally energized
and attracts bits of iron placed I'M
symetrically at one side of the bass
of each figure III. =. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
EARL D. BABST GIVES -.
EVIDENCE IN SUGAR ROW
lAa.setata1 ersaa % 3. K.,L Wtrslss,,

(AIaOGtata1 fFo8g ~ y. .. H1E6 Wffaless
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.-The
senate committee on manufactures in.
vestiEating the various allegations
made against the sugar commission
and the sugar administrator OF the
food com mission, yesterday had as its
main witness, Earl D. Babst, president
OF the American Sugar Refining Com
panr, between whom and some Of the
independent refiners there has been
strife during the past few weeks
Mr.. Babst, in the private bearing be-
fore the committee. was not permit.
ted TO make any statement, but was
limited to replying to such questions
as were asked by the committeeman.
At the close OF the hearing he voiced
vigorous objection to this, demand
ing that he be allowed TO make a
complete statement Of the Americans
position. The committee then went
into executive session, when Babst is
understood TO have been allowed to
talk as he would.
Food Administrator hoover Was
yesterday again denied. permission TO
respond from the witness stand to the
allegations Of unfairness filed by
Claus Spreckels. which charges we're
repeated from the witness stand. Mr..
Hoover explained that he desired to
make reply and claimed that 1t vas
unfair to him that Mr.. Spreckels'
charges and claims should 60 out un.
answered Senator Reed, in refusing
to permit Mr.. Hoover to take the
stand yesterday. said that be would
have to wait his turn and could make
his explanations when he was called
upon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
GERMANY PLOTTED TO GET
CHINA IN INDIA REV0L7

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 10
That Germany was scheming to secure
Chinese help in her plan to foment a
revolution in India, the details OF
which we're being worked out in the
United States and the Philippines,
was brought out in the evidence at
the trial Of the alleged neutrality
plotters yesterday.
The evidence disclosing this alleged
plot showed that one issue was to ct.
feet secret treaty between PekinG
and Berlin, based on which Germany
was TO guarantee, China against any
japanese or other aggression for. a
period Of five years from the termina,
ton Of the war.
49,. Chinese to Fight
In return, China was to furnish a
large number Of Chinese 70 be sent
into India, these 70 rise when the sig
nal for revolt was given and to join
forces with the Hindu revolutionists
Arms for these Chinese were to be
smuggled into India and distributed.
: The details Of this secret treaty
were disclosed In a number of code
messages, presented IN evidence by
the prosecution, which messages are
alleged to have passed between Chak.
rayarty, one OF the defendants, and a
committee OF German officials In Der,
I'm. 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
SOC, 600 REC lIlRED 10
CARRY 0ZAvlA CASE TO
:. u. S. SUPREME COURT

San FRANCISCO. Cal, Dec. H.
An Eastern jurist has asked $4,000 to
gtfesthree opinions on the Takao ora
w naturalization case. This was an.
ncynced today when-the Japanese as,
GpeiGticn's Investigating committee
brought ina report on the question OF
supferting 0sava FIN his fight for
naturalization.
IA local, attorney has promised to
give one cpinicn IN the case for $4,000.
and further Investigation has led the
committee to believe that 3200, 900 will
be neceeyary TO fight the case IN the
carts OF the United States.
4panese government officials, who
haYe<besn tnteryiewed on the subject.
disapprote, Of any action, being taken
at. this time, and this opinion h held
By aJupmber Of other Japanese in San
Ffanciseo.
8. "a -. >.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
PLAN TO INCREASE s. ~
+. OUTPUT OF III OUR MILLS

NEW YORK, N. Y. Dec. a. The
milling division OF the food admins
tration has. announced series OF new
regulations affecting the milling indus.
try. prescribing what degree the out:
put Of flour must bear in relation to
the amount of wheat ground. The out
put will be less fine, but there will be
appreciably less waste product from
the milling, with the -four 'spproximat.
ing to slight extent the whole wheat
product. - :,
II is calculated that the new restric.
tons will mean q saving during the
present crop year Of sixteen pillion
bushels Of wheat. -. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
ITALY CALLS HER SONS .
; .:ToFIGHT. HUN H0RDES

= ROME, Italy Dec. 1s.--The Italian
government yesterday issued a call for
new coRtingents ITO join the. colprs.
The government has decided that italy
must put all. her available man power
into. the field to stem the tide of the
Hun, advance, and the call for new
contingents Is q part of the program
that has been. mapped out by which
Italy hopes I'd hurl the Austrians back
off Italian soil. y -. =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
U. S. SAIL RS RESCU ED :.
By HUN SUBMARINE

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec
1.-Two American sailors Of the des.
troyer Jacob Jones, sink last, week
by Hun submarine, were saved by
the German undersea craft, according
to an official announcement made
YESTERDAY. IS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19

the federal bench and all other fed.
eral employees should have their sala.
ries taxed. This resolution will be
taken up in consideration of amend
ments to the income tax and war reve-
nue. measures when these are reported
out for amendment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
HOUSE PROPOSES TO.Tkx.
FEDERAL OFFICERS INCOME
ta,,..i,t.1 Pros, ~ u Naval Wir,I,.,9

M', sIS III y y = E'a1 n .!'
That all federal officeholders, from
president to- port collectors, ought to
pay income tax upon their salaries, the
same as other salary earners, is the
sense OF q resolution passed In the
house Yesterday by a large majority.
z The resolutfensShicll carried said
that members sf congress, Judges on
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19

the senate yesterday ordered a thor.
ough investigation to be made of the
recommendations PROPOSED by the in
terstate commerce commission for the
solving of the railroad transportation
difficulties which are hampering the
government. The investigation. &C.
cording to the terms of Senator Cum
Minis motion, Is to be made by the
senate interstate commerce commit
tee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19

Old cord sand tsrred ropes are made
Into. brewrl packing paper.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19
SENATE ORDERS PROBE OF
TRANSPORTATION TROUBLES

"a WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.-On
motion of Senator Cummins of Iowa,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-19

STAR-5uELE1Ih GIVES you
TonAY's NEWS TODAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-19
Allied Recruiting
In u. S. Is Legalized
House Passes Webb Bill, Al
ready Adopted in the
Senate

Washington. April 18.-The Webb
bin 20 permit foreign governments at
war with Germany to recruit their citi-
zens in this country for their armies
passed the House to-day without a roll
call. 1t previously had passed the Sen
ate. and it is known the President will
sign it.
Enlistmonts would be under the regu-
lation Of the Secretary Of War by an
amendment TO the bill which Mr.. Webb
offered TO Offset vigorous opposition
from various members. who contended
that the measure would permit recruit
ing officers Of other nations TO obtain
men under duress of threats. Enlist
ments Will be entirely voluntary.
Representatives Lenroot and Madden
sought vainly to include an amendment
for the exemption Of industrial en-
ployes. They argued that much Of the
labor now employed in mines and fac
tories was recruited from foreigners,
and that unless these men were pro-
tcctcd the industries probably would
be paralvzed Mr.. Webb declared that
the Secretary of Wars powers would
enable him to deal with this problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-19

Potato acreage will be increased. La
Dor is scarce.
Omaha-The winter wheat crop IS
almost complete failure in Nebraska
and Iowa. and fields are being
ploughed up for corn and oats. Tho
potato crop is slightly increased.
isville-Indiana wheat crop rs
two-thirds Of the average and mary
fields are being ploughed up for corl
and oats. The commercial acreage
OF potatoes has not been increased.
Houston. Tex.-Wheat crop is al
most complete failure. Texas will
raise hardly enough potatoes for home
consumption. Corn acreage will be
increased. All interests are alive 90
the necessity Of increased production.
New Orleans Winter wheat crop 1l-
most a complete failure and fields
have been replanted in corn and peas.
Acreage of potatoes is being ia-
creased.
Columbia. $. C.-The wheat crop q
% per cent less than normal. The
potato acreage is only slightly iu-
creased. The high price of cotton has
proved barrier to increased food
crops.
A supplemental report from Louis
Vile states that the Tennessee wheat
crop will not exceed so per cent Of
normal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-19
Back to Farm!"
Summer Slogan
For City Workers
Perkins Plans to Recruit
Clerks and Statesmen as
Farm Laborers

Practical farmers Of New York City
who have left the soil to sell ribbons,
bonds and baby carriages are TO be en-
ploycd in producing food on ground in
and around the city, according 10 a plan
set on foot yesterday.
The scheme involves taking a census
of men and women in department
during the dull summer season releas-
stores and other establishments, and
ing for farm WORK those who have some
knowledge of agriculture.
The plan was proposed by George W:
Perkins, chairman Of the Mayors Food
Supply Committee, and Robert Greer
Cooke, president Of the Fifth Avenue
Associat on, at a luncheon yesterday in
the Union League Club attended by a
rumber Of department store heads ard
other large employers Of labor. II was
said that the employees of the merchan-
d.sc Establishments represented at the
luncheon numbered about $4,000. All
the employers present were said to be
Dthusiast.ca in favor of the plan.
They will meet again to-day.
Il is the intention Of the Mayors
Food Supply Committee to start the
census Immediately. A clearing house
will then be established and the COM
nittee will get in communication with
rural communities TO ascertain their
labor needs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-19
Herbert William Conn

Middletown. Conn, April Is. Her
bert William Conn. one OF the fore
most bacteriologists of the country and
professor in Wesleyan University,
died at his home here to-day. Death
was due to heart trouble. He was
ifty-eight years old.
Professor Conn was born at Fitch
burg. Mass. and after graduation from
Boston College in 1881 and Johns Hop
kins University in 1884. became mem
Der of Wesleyan's faculty. For many
years he held the chair Of state bac-
teriology He was president Of the
American Association Of Bacteriolo-
gists, member Of numerous other
scientific societies and author Of a
number of technical works.