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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
GERMANY ABANDONS HOPE OF
HOLDING CONQUESTS BUT NOT
READY TO PAY CONVERSATIONS
Lloyd George Tells House of Commons Allies
Will Insist on Full Reparation For Prussian
Wrongs---Berlin Would Allow Alsace-Lorraine
to Vote on Future Disposition

ASSOCIATED Press by Z. s. Naval Wireless)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 20-The terms of peace which
w Kaiser Wilhelm is getting ready to enunciate the
Christmas offer have been received here from unofficial
source.
They include the following
The disposition of Asace Lorraine is to be left vote
by plebscite of the inhabitants of the two districts
Great Britain pay for the German colonies which
have taken from Germany in Africa by conquest since the
began.
The money which Britain pays Germany be used
to rehabtate Belgium Serbia Rumana and Northern France
districts which have been in possession Of Germany
and Austria.
Russian provinces along the Baltic the Black and
Prussia are to be independent.
s. Poland be independent under Austrian suzeranty
The boundaries of Rumania Montenegro and Serbia are
not to be altered.
T. Turkey is to be left intact
The issues of disarmament freedom of the and
nerce be left for disposition to the peace conference
LONDON England Dec. 20-Premier Lloyd George, ex-
planning the house Of today the war aims the
government declared that the government viii demand COM
pee restoration Of all the territory taken by the enemies to-
gehe with compensation for the damage which has been DONE
Associated Press by o. s. Naval Wreless)
rETROGRAD Russia Dec 2O-Germany planning
assistance Of the Boshevk government forthcoming
proposal for general peace according to statements the
press here It declared that representatives of the Nena
Powers told the Russian peace commissioners at the
mnary amsce conference that they intend to peace
the Allies asked Russia to take similar steps 1t IS
declared that the Bohev government is complying
with this request.
PETROGRAD Russia Dec. 2OGen Orenburg, at the head
of large army of Cossacks actively opposing the Boil
shevk and has occupied the important town of Icea
binsk trans-S Siberian railway junction.
LONDON England Dec. 20-The negotiations between the
Bolshevk and the German to bring
about peace are assuming important aspect Foreign Min
listers Won Kuehmann of Germany and Czernn of Austria
Hungary are en- route the of the conference with their
suites and is reported that the main eictag committee
has been summoned to Berlin in connection with the peace
moves
Gen. Kylenko the Boshevki commander has been enabled
to withdraw troops from the front in order to
meet the menace of Kaledne who is sweeping part OF
the southern country with his Cossacks
The Bolshevik dealing drascaly with all declared to
he enemies the The death penalty has been
restored.
It is reported that the Russian troops preparing to
evacuate Poland.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
ROTARIANS SEE SKATER
FOR WEEKLY LUNCHEON

Major Charles G. Mettler ushered
the Rotarians into a novel experience
for the weekly club luncheon today.
The club went to Fort Shafter, was
met by the major, who is Rotarian,
and after an inspection of interesting
things there, sat down to mess" after
ward returning to the city
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
BONUS TO ARMOUR
TO HOLD PLANT IN
CHICAGO ALLEGED
ASSOCIATED Press BY u. S. Naval wirsr.ss3

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 90. -
That the company operating the stock
yards at Chicago had offered a bonus
to Ogden Armour if the big Armour
plant we're retained inc Chicago was
told to the federal trade commission
by F. R. Fart today. Hart said that
the stockyards company had agreed
to pay Armour in excess of per cent
of its earnings to prevent a proposed
removal Of the plant to the west
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
RUMANlAN MINISTER
TO JAPAN IS DEAD
Especial Cable 70 Nfppu JHO

TOXIC, Japan, Dec. 2o.-Nicholas
zenopol, Rumanian minister, died here
Yesterday. He came to Toxic to dis
cuss the new treaty between Rumania
and Japan. He will be buried tomor-
row in the Aoyama cemetery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
DIRECTOR FOR
J.. 5. TRAINING
Associated Press by U. S. Naval wtrsIss..)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 20. -
MahrGeneral ]. F. Morrison was to-
cav appointed by the war department
as director of military training and
plaus are under way to coordinate the
work of all the army camps.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

Entry blanks tor the kalakaua
avenue walking race are ready and
can be obtained from August Guerrero
at the Hawaiian News Co. Entries
will close this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The race will be held on Sunday alter
noon. December q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
Aged Woman Kills
Farmer Son Who
Killed Her Grandson
tA,,oei,t,6 pr,,, ~ D s. Naval wlr,l..,. 5

MoNTROSE, COL, Dec. 20.-Mrs. j.
H. Bush, aged 70. today confessed to
the murder of her son, John, a farmer
of this section, while he was sleeping.
She declared that her son had killed
his own son, her grandson, boy of
IL, and dismembered the body, then
forcing her to assist in boiling it in
the I've Of q soap vat until the body
was destroyed. Later, she said, she
killed John and disposed of his body
the same way She said she did this
fearing he would kill her. Officers
are searching the farm seeking zorro
boration Of her story.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
GEN. SCOTT IS
BACK WITH TIPS
tAssoefatsd Press BY U. 8. Naval WrsIsss.l

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. 20. -
Major General Scott, former chief OF
staff, disembarked today, reaching the
United States after a considerable
VISIT in Europe, comforting with yari-
GUS Allied councils and commanders.
He has also been studying conditions
at the front and will be assigned az
chief instructor Of the national armies.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

According to a report received from
ire British charge d'affairs at Bang.
kok. the Siamese government las es-
tablished prize court IN that CITY.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
Mine EXPLOSION;
ELEVEN ARE DEAD
tassosiat.d Pres. b. .. s. NsyaI wireless,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 20. -
Eleven miners were killed today when
a big explosion occurred in the Dour
mine. near Nemour. =,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
PORTO RICAN EDITOR GETS
EIGHT YEARS FOR SEDITl0N

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. 20
Viscount Balbas, editor of Revista de
las Antillas, a new publication, who
has been convicted Of sedition be-
cause of a number Of anti-American
articles published in his paper, was
yesterday sentenced to serve eight
years In the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta and to pay fine of $4,000.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

Hungarian citizenship has been
granted to the. Belgian princess, Lou
Use of Coburg, who at the request Of
the Vienna police has hitherto been
refused permission, to live in Hungary
and who has been resident in Munich.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

A military airman, starting from
.Tiflis, has crossed the Caucasus
mountains to yladikaykas, the jour
ney occunying 10 hours,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

this denied Mrs Alice
cTosslibel
sides will be tomorrow morning
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
rHEREsA eE1s TINE no ASK FOR nav TRIAL


trial in the
which sought eject The
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
FACING ULTIMATE DEFEAT, KAISER READY TO OFFER
ALLIES GREAT CONCESSIONS; PEACE TERMS LEAK OUT
LATE NEWS AT A GLANCE


ITIO Hawaii Lindsay horsebreaker
found dead the plains His skull had
fractur it accident
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
film Comedian
.MLLEDBY AUTO
t...eeia..d Press BY U. .. H.yal wIrsIss.,

EAssociated Press BY V. .. NAVAL Ntfeles1g
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec 20.
Eric Campbell, one Of the best known
comedians Of the movie field, and
member of the Charlie Chaplin com
pany, was killed here today n -
auto accident
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

HIlO Hawaii county badly debt
Indebtedness by December 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
HINpU WITNESS DENIES HE WAS BRITISH AGEN


Lahore India
in admitted that his
denied that
forme a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

Z
who been France various missions and VINO
yolun to serve the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
HOW 10 PAY COUNTY pEsrs-HAWAm GIVES Up.

HOW TO PAY COUNTY DEeTs-HAWAm GIVES TIP.
20The Of Hawaii badly in debt that
sell the county
Indebtedness by December 81
WOULD SERVE U.
HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE Dec 2"-Ofhcers
and who
owing the Russian military collapse
with the United States forces
HINDU WITNESS DENIES HE WAS BRITISH AGENT
CAL in
in admitted that his
denied that he
formerly British
MARSHALL DIVORCE CASE NEARING CLOSE
libel diVoce against her by George
1ahas crosslbe both
Argument will be had TOMORROW morning.
THERESA GETS ASK FOR NEW
by
trial the
recently which sought eject The
which she "squaed several
kuHIo CONTESTS BOTH OF QUEENS PURPoRTE0 WILLS
fraudulent X
wills OF December
49, 1911 of the Lokalani
obtained through influence Colo
the late John A. Dominis that the
alleged
signed the He also alleges
GEORGE RooIEk DROPPED FROM THE PACIFIC CLUB
CLUB
Rodk former German consul here and who recently
pleaded guilty u neutrality
While the would discuss
isfed
India
Schroeder codeendant with Rodk not member the club
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20

ronn San Francisco
Saturday, Dec. %.
For San Francisco
Saturday. Dec. %.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-05

This must not be a war in which
the poor man does the paying as
we'll as the fighting.
And that's precisely what it will be
unless it is financed in some such
way as we suggest.
We can think Of no valid objection
to having the war paid for by those
best able to pay for it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-05

lHE FObLlC FONOM
COOPERATION AND ORGAN
IZATlON-Is slowly but sure unit
ing every branch of commercialism.
Our commercial industries of every
description are changing from the
individual to the group, from the
competitive to the cooperative sys-
TEN. According to the laws of evOlu-
ton, all things pass from the simple
to the complex form. We see the
manufacturers, merchants, railroads
and all other commercial institutions
forming into a cooperative or an
interlOcking system. By this Coop
eratiVe agreement the capitalist has
eliminated mpetitiOn-which they
found after years of strife was bad
business, as it left them at the mercy
OF the buyers, or the public. Under
cooperation the capitalist can now
set the price for the articles he han
dies and you are compelled to pay
that price or go without This same
rule applies to the railroads. One
road will not haul a car of grain any
O-@O@~EC- CAASAAA NLAC OLLCl- CT Will
this taking place before him, the
worker has not taken a single step
toward cooperation with his fellow
worker and set a price on the article
he handles, LABOR.
True, he has formed into small
groups called unions, but they are
nothing more than clans, each clan
looking out for its own interests.
Only in a few branches of labor has
uniOnism been Of any benefit to the
workers in general Under the pres
ent system of uniOnism the workers
can never compete with capital. Cap
ital will always be master, and labor
its slave. If the workers will ever
drop their UncO-Operative clans Ccau-
ed uniOns) and organize into one
solid unit, capital will then be at the
mercy of labor. This system of a
fOv. fI,iC fOy.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-05
A 583-PAGE NEWSPAPER

Once in the course of its long ca
reeT the London Gazette appeared
for a while as a daily paper Of stu
war, but the railway boom of 1845.
It was required by parliamentary
rules that details of all new schemes
to be promoted in the forthcoming
session should be published before
Dec. 1, and SO numerous were these
schemes that throughout November
the Gazette had to be issued in huge
daily editions, one Of which ran to
$50 pages.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-05

Military training will lend dignity
to the player, says a baseball mag
nate. Good! We're just sick of see
ing players grasp their bats with
both hands full of tobacco juice, for
one thing.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
Basement Store Friday Bargains
$1.00 Juvenile Dresses, S9c

Sizes 8 to "A; OF superior ginEham,
in plaids, checks and stripes: some with
large sailor collars; others with white
pique and embroidery collar and cuffs
Friday only. soc.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
SEC Value Union Suits,
3 for S1.0O

Women's fine ribbed union suits, lace
trimmed. tape neck and lace neck
styles; regular and extra sizes. Friday
only, 3 for 81.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
15c Value Children's Socks,
SC Pair

First quality with or without roll
top. Sizes 4 y to S, in white, pink. blue,
OF black. Friday only Sc.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
S9c Table CoYers. 59c

The actual value OF these cloths is
Sl.OO, but owing to a gigantic purchase
the price here has been and will be Soc
each. Tomorrow only at 69c.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
25c Sanitary Aprons,
Friday, 21e

Hygienic, highly recommend
cd by physicians. Friday only,
21e- r. Street FBOOR.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$6.75, $3.50 and $40
Dresses, Friday, $3.98

OF fancy embroidery dots in
blue, green. and black: large
collars, patch pockets, button
trimmed, straight line and peg
effect. Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
79c for $1.OO Petticoats

OF sateen in green, navy, gar
net, and violet. finished with
deep plated flounce and elastic
waist band. Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
SIS, $1s, and $3.50
Goats, Friday, $S.9S

Women's Sport Coats consist
ing of mustard green and
checks, straight and high waist
line with wide tie sash.
Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$1.00 Value White Voile
Waists, 63c

Made Of nne white voiles In several
dainty styles. Large sailor collars.
Tucked fronts and lace trimmed. Sizes
TO 81. Friday only, csc.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$3.50 Women's Silk Dresses,
Friday, S9.9S

OF taffeta silk and satin Mostly
black and blue. Some artistically braid
ed, all with GeorGette crepe sleeves
GeoTgette and satin collars. Sizes for
small women and misses Friday only,
SooS. Bargain Basement
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
Boys $1.5o
Value Wool
Knickers, 79c

Made Of good
quality cheViot.
cassimeres, and
tweed: finely tall
ored; all have
patch pockets.
belt loops and
button bottoms.
SHES Z to IL. Ex-
traordinary value.
Friday. 7sc-
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$1.25 Wool Serge,
Friday, $1.O0

~ In. wide all wool serge,
navy and black. Friday only,
800. Second FIeor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
Friday OnNo Orders Advertised Items
Soc Underwear,
Friday at 39c

Corset Covers, short petit
coats, chemises, and drawers,
made OF cambric and nainsook.
lace and embroidered trimmed.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

Just received fifteen dozen
more OF these smart high quail
ity trimmed felts in time for
Friday selling. Six smart
shapes. Friday only. SI.7s.
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
69c Silk Boot Hose, 49c

Ladies' pure thread silk boot
hose, slightly imperfect: full
fashioned: black, pink. sky,
bronze, champagne, palm beach,
and Russian calf: all sizes.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

MadO Of rnAdrAA
piduO and linen
Some with high
or low WaiStsd
effects IN prStfY~
styles for Eira1
or boys : to-
years Frid0 AZ
only, $50.
Third FlO0A
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
Kid Belts, Friday
Only, 59c

Splendid value IN 3 in. white
kid belts. Friday only. $50.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$3.96 Chi
deen'sD Dresses,
Friday, $2.29 =

aildrsn's white
dresses. In nns
India linsn. Vie
toria lawn and
swiss Very at
tractiVely made
Pretty styles for
girls from 6 to
IL yearA Lace
and embroidery
trimmed Friday
only, S3.H.
TA1rd F1soh
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$1.00 for $1.5O and
$1.9S Dressing Sacques

OF dotted swiss, India linen,
and eolored lawns: with square
or high neck and turn over col
lar OF embroidery; some lace
trimmed. Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
Sweaters, Regular Up to
$500, Friday at $3.50

Sweaters, odds and ends of
hbre and wool sweaters. Worth
up to so. Friday only, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
15e, 1Se, and 25c
Children's Socks, 121zc

Broken sizes IN children's
SOCKS, IN black, white. and a
few fancy tops. Street FIOoF.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
79c for $1.OO Camisoles

Made of satin and crepe de
chine, lace and ribbon trimmed;
flesh and pink, in all sizes. Fri
day at roc. Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

OF nne grade
vorsteds and cas-
simeres- Our reg
ular sDecial price
75c- Worth fully
t1.00. Friday at
Sec
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

100 Of the latest wash skirts
Of gabsrdine. pique. Russian
cord, linene, and basket weave,
high waist line. gathered back.
large patch pockets. "a to 2S
waist belt Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

ODDS and ends OF neckvsar In
roll and fiat collars. Friday
only, &c. Street FIOor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

Fownes 7-clasp silk gloves In
white, white with black stitch
Ing, black, and black with white
stitching. Friday only, 6Oc.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
25c Turkish Towels,
Friday, 19c

White towels. 2ox40 IN. Good
Ssy oniy 1se seco1S Fioer
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

Smartest new fall hats in fine
quality Of silk, Lyons velvet,
untrimmed and trimmed sport
styles in black and colors. Fri
day only, Sl.75. Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30

Extra heavy quality Of strip
ed and checked outing flannel
Friday only, 12He I'd.
Second FIOSR.
The Washington times., 1917-08-30
$1.0O Value Table Covers, S5c

These are heavily mercerized and
would retail ordinarily at 800. Regu-
lar range of pretty dAmask table cover
designs. Friday only, S5c.
The Washington times., 1917-03-14
TRINITY HAS REUNION
Methodist Church Meeting At
tended BY 375 Members.~

The annual congregational reunion
and supper OF the Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church, Fifth street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. was
held last night, about 3T5 members
OF the church being present.
The occasion was turned into an
old-fashioned "get-together" evening
and free and informal discussion over
the banquet table was the rule of the
evening. The financial report of the
treasurer was heard and plans laid
for the ensuing year.
The speakers and their subjects
were Thomas NJ. Hendricks, The
Man and the Church." Mrs. Flora
Campbell. THE Woman and the
Church." Dr. John r. Edwards, dis
trict superintendent, 1.-THE Youth and
the Church"
Music was furnished by Mrs Ada
Arundel Tihow and Mrs. H. u
Shreves, with Mrs. Frank A. Frost
at the piano.
The Washington times., 1917-03-14
10000 WORDS IN QUESTION
Or. JeIIIffe, AIienist, TestIfies In
Rixford Will Contest Case.

question of 10000 words, cover
ing thirty-four pages, was asked DR..
Smith. Ely Jelliffe, the noted New
York alienist, testifying in the Rix-
ford will contest, by Attorney Frank
J. Hogan in the probate division Of
the District Supreme Court yesterday.
DR.. Jellifs was called as an expert
witness TO give his opinion of the
mental condition of the testratrix.
Mrs. Caroline L. Rixford. at the time
she made her will. Attorney Hogan,
who. with Attorneys Wilton J. Lam
bert, Peyton Gordon and A. Leftwich
Sinclair. appears for those named in
the will as beneficiaries, in his ques-
ton reviewed scores Of Incidents
leading up to the making of the WIFI.
Mrs. RixfOrd. who was in her
eighty fourth year when she died,
left her estate, valued at approx
mately $4,000. to charities. nephews,
and granddaughter. The will, which
was made in August, 1912. is con-
tested by Edwin Peese. great-grand-
nephew of Mrs. Rixford. Mr.. Peese
being a minor. the suit was filed by
his guardian through +. A. Fenning,
James s. Easby-Smith, and B. W.
Parker.
Testimony has been given that the
aged testatriX was declared insane a
year after the making OF the will and
was committed to an asylum.
The Washington times., 1917-03-14
CASH GIRLPASSING.
REGISTERS COME IN
Many Innovations to Be Seen At
Lansburghs' Reception
This Evening.
The day Of the cash girl is over.

The day Of the cash girl is over.
The sound OF her voice yelling
cash" through department stores
Will be gradually stilled during on
coming years.
Lansburgh & Brother, with the in
stallation OF the National cash regis
ter system In their new building, have
taken the first step in local depart
ment store history toward the elimi-
nation OF the most humorously pa
thetic bit OF atmosphere" OF shop life.
Apd the public is invited to the recep-
ton and musical at the store tonight,
where the successor OF the cash girl.
the cash register system. and other
modern department store improve
ments VIII be displayed and explained.
Unmatched Equipment.
Along with one OF their usual big
steps ahead into bigger and better
equipped quarters, the Lansburgh
Brothers, have not only enlarged their
floor space to $50 times what it was
originally in 1850, but they have add
ed an equipment which Is unmatched
in department store annals, not only
In Washington, but with few excep-
lions, In the United States.
The disappearance of the cash girl
Is but a symbol OF the changes which
have taken place in all departments
OF this organization.
The six-story building is added to
the rear OF the old building, and
houses not only new departments but
extensions and engagements of old
ones.
New Department..
New departments added are shoe,
grafonola, candy, luggage, and nov
city furniture. Besides the cash reg
lister system, devices installed are
spiral chutes for merchandise, which
transport goods by the quickest posi-
BILE route to the shipping departments,
and six electric passenger elevators
and one freight elevator of the latest
type.
Direct benefits to the customers
which will come as a result OF the
modern equipment are many.
Hurried matrons who are shopping
(might one say ION transfer?'')' will
not have to wait for change. Cash Is
taken, and returned at the counter
just as in a small shop.
Reach Destinations Earlier.
The shipping facilities make 1t pos
sibIe for purchases bought and sent
home to reach their destinations
earlier.
Bargain days at Lansburgh Broth
ers' after tonight will be skillfully
arranged soirees, where everyone Is
waited on almost instantly, change is
given quickly, and no tempers are
lost.
Elaborate preparations for the re-
ception of visitors tonight until TO-
o'clock have been made by the man.
agement. Thousands are expected.
1t is possible that the thousands
Of friends this firm has made during
The Washington times., 1917-03-14
EX-SENATOR PAsco DEAD.

Former United States Senator SAM
uel Pasco OF Florida, died at Tampa
last night. according to advices re-
ceived here today BY members OF the
Florida delegation.
Senator Pasco was for many years
prominent in Florida politics and was
a member OF the Democratic National
Committee from 1880 to 1900. He was
born in England in 1884 and came to
this country when a young man. He
graduated from Harvard University in
1858. He served In the Confederate
army in the civil war Later he prac-
ticed law In Florida