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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
British Point of View.

The British point of view is that the
.slst three words of this statement
constituted an admission that doubts
fNere entertained in German circles as
! TO the reliability of their troops. There
is no disposition. however, to underestl-
! mate the stubborn resistance that the
Germans have the power of making
The evacuation of Grandcourt by the
I Germans and other minor successes
won by the British in their initial oper-
atoms are interpreted as meaning that
: the Germans are prepared to give way
-at some points in order to fal PACK
-upon carefully prepared main lines of
defense lines that have not been ham
nered by bombs and shells after the
manner OF so many OF the present front
trenches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
OTTOMAN ORDER PERMITS
u. S. REFUGEES TO LEAVE
American Missionaries and Other
Citizens Await Transportation
From Turkish Territory.

Permission for the departure of the
American refugees from Turkey has
been given by the Ottoman govern
ment. Ambassador Elkus at CONSTANT
nopIe advised the State Department
Yesterday that Turkish authority had
expressed the hope that the Americans
would be given rassage soon and their
departure would in no way be inter-
fered with.
American missionaries and citizens
in Syria, Palestine and Turkey are
awaiting transportation at Beirut. The
naval collier Caesar and armored
cruiser Des Moines are now at Alexan-
dria, Egypt, loaded with food supplies
and relief stores for delivery in Syria
and Palestine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
MEN SERENADE OFFICERS.
Guardsmen Parade With Dishpans.
Trumpets and Drums.

Ell PASO. Texas. February 17.-Gen-
eral rejoicing occurred in all of the
National Guard camps on this part of
the border tonight when rhe War De-
partment order for all militia troops to
return home became known. Parades
were held through company streets
mock bands organized with dishpans,
trumpets and drums for instruments.
and the commanding officers were sere-
naded.
At military headquarters it was said
no official orders had been received from
department headquarters giving the
dates for the departure of the various
units here. approximately 10000 regu-
lar troops Will be left on the border
here, 1T was said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
WARS CRITICAL PERIOD
IN NEXT SIX MONTHS
Earl of Derby Does Not Expect
Walkover of Germany, But
Is Confident.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 1.-THE Earl of
Derby. secretary of state for war,
speaking at Bolton today, expressed the
opinion that the critical period of the
war would occur in the next few
months
Il would be Il false friend" he said,
"if did not warn the country that the
war is going to be long continued and
the struggle even more bitter than in
the past. 1t can only be won by every
one doing his utmost. The three things
most vital are money, men and NUM-
tons. Money and munitions are being
supplied in large quantities. Men we
want and must have. The nation will
have to make greater sacrifices in the
way of giving it's manhood to fight Its
battles. You viii not win the war by
saying you have won il.
Il am as confident as any one of the
eventual result. but do not be led away
into the too great optimism of thinking
that the end is near. There is nothing
that pIeases US more than the hear that
the German nation is at it's last gasp,
/ do not think it is true. | believe
the German nation is suffering. but it
still has an enormous reserve of power
and will make a great and gigantic ef-
fort to gain the mastery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
BISHOP EDSALL DEAD.
Head of Minnesota Episcopal Diocese
Fails to Rally From Operation.

ROCHESTER, Mimi. February IL
The Rt. Rev. Samuel C. Edsall. Bishop
of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
died here today following an operation.
Bishop EdsaII, who was nearly fifty
seven years of age, was native OF
Illinois. He was ordained In 1889. after
graduating from the Western Theolog-
icaI Seminary, and was consecrated
Bishop of Minnesota in 1901.
Last Monday Bishop Edsall came to
Rochester to speak at church club
rAeeting. He was taken suddenly III
and was operated on late that day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Activities on Italian Front.

ROME. February 17.-'The Adige val
ley area was the scene of considerable
activity by the artillery" says today's
war Office statement. Our batteries
caused fires to break out on the
enemy's Zugna line. Minor encounters
favorable to US are reported from va
rious places. On the Julian front there
were the usual artillery actions. The
railway station at st. Lucia di Toll
mino was hit by our fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
House to Purchase Gift
for Speakers Grandson

An important appropriation was
made by the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday. and much
of the money involved was col
lected on the spot. The appro-
priation provides for the pur-
chase of a gold knife. fork, spoon
and cup to be presented to Champ
Clark Thomson of New Orleans,
the newly arrived grandson Of
the Speaker. The appropriation"
was the result of a suggestion
made by representative Mann of
Illinois between two of the hot
test speeches yet heard on the
mixed-up international situation.
After Mr.. Mann had stated the
case nearly every member on the
floor contributed to the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
C0NSULS ARE TO REACH
SWITZERLAND TUESDAY
Americans Unable to Leave With
Ambassador Gerard May Come
With Them.

BERN, February II, via Paris. 9 40
pm.-The American legation received
notice today that the American consuls
who were left in Germany when Ambas-
sador Gerard departed will arrive in
Switzerland via Schaffhausen Tuesday
afternoon 1t is expected that a large
number of American residents in Ger
many will arrive with them
The American consuls were left behind
either because the ambassador was I'M
able to communicate with them or be-
cause they needed more time in which to
settle up their affairs. The other Ameri-
cans were unable to have their passports
vised in time to leave with the ambas-
Sador
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
TO OPPOSE INTERVENTION.
Mexican Property Owners League to
Open Headquarters Here.

The Mexican Property Owners Non-in-
terventon League is planning to open
headquarters in Washington. according to
announcement made yesterday by Gould
Harold. president of the league. The
basic purpose of the league, which was
started on the Pacific coast, is the preven-
ton of Intervention by the United States
in the internal affairs of Mexico Stems
have also been taken TO assure the people
of Mexico that neither the people nor
the government of the United States covet
Mexican territory or wish to dominate in
its affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
ST. LOUIS SHIPPERS PROTEST.
Want Cars Now at Atlantic Ports
Unloaded at Once.

ST. LOUIS, February 17-The chamber
of commerce here was asked by shippers
to urge the interstate commerce COM
mission to require railroads Immediately
to unload and release cars now tied up
at Atlantic ports.
Representatives of four firms said they
would have TO close their factories within
ten days If traffic congestion is not re-
HeYed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
HARDNESS EXECUTORS LOSE.
Surrogate Rules Oil Magnate's Es-
tate Must Pay New York Tax,

NEW YORK. February 17.-Lamon
v. Hardness. Standard Oil magnate,
who died at Patches, Cal, two years
ago, leaving fortune estimated at
$40, 100000. was resident Of this city,
according to a decision rendered in the
surrogate's court today. and, therefore,
the estate is subject to a transfer tax
here of more than $4,000, 900, il all the
real and personal property Is located
in this state. Just how large is the
New York estate is yet to be deter
mined.
The Hardness executors sought to
avoid paying the tax here by maintain
ing the decedent's residence was Ken
lucky, not New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
German Ships Master Drowned.

HONOLULU. 7. H. February 1.-THE
body of Capt. H. Schlueter of the Ham
burg-American steamer Staatssekretar
Kraetke, one of the German vessels
war bound here. was found by search
ers today at the bottom of the bay.
Cant, Schlueter had been missing since
Wednesday night from his ship and ii
is believed he accidentally fell over
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Compares With olden Times.

Tyrants of olden times. Senator Cum
minis declared. never dared to exercise
the authority over their people that
would be given the President in the
espionage bill. He referred particular
~ to the section making it a criminal
offense in time of war for any one gin
violation of regulations to be prescrib-
ed by the President, which he is here
by authorized to make and promul-
gate" to collect. record, publish or
communicate information relating to
armed forces of the country.
such a provision delegates to the
President" said Senator Cummins, "the
right of absolute suppression of free
speech and absolute overthrow of a
free press. With such authority the
President could suppress every SUCCESS
ton concerning the national defense in
every newspaper in the land"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
U. S. Tanker Sails for War Zone.

PORT ARTHUR, Tex. February IL
The American tank steamer Illinois
with a cargo of fuel oil for the entente
allies. left this port late today for Lon
don. The Texas Company, owners of
the Illinois, recently ordered the dis
charge of the cargo here and the p1ac-
ing of the Illinois in coastwise trade,
but this plan was abandoned today and
the steamer sailed directly for the war
1npa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Walkover Not Expected.

q believe we are going to see the
critical period of the war in the next
few months. We must face it with
courage. l confidently predict it will
be a successful six months for US, but
at the same time ] do not think it will
be a walkover.
You must receive bad news equally
with good news, with the same cour-
age, the same gamenesS and the same
determination. There is but one motto
for every man and woman in the coun-
try, namely to Stick it out. That is
what you have got to do. At what
ever cost, at whatever sacrifice stick it
out to the bitter end. and the bitter end
will mean for you, perhaps, privation,
but, for those who come after you, free
dom from the horrors which we have
experienced during the last two and a
half years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
America Tagging in Support.

There has been no starvation in Bel
GUM or northern France. As l. told
YOU, the mortality among infants has
been less than the normal, and while
we were threatened with a debacle
among the growing children. we have
stemmed that tide also. The reilef has
now gone on for two and half years
under the responsibility OF Americans.
and any other statement than this
would be proof of our incapacity.
proud as we may be of our efficiency
in commercial matters. it would be a
moor efficiency if there had been loss
of life We did not appeal to the
world on the ground of starving people
we were engage in the prevention OF
starvation, in the prevention of the
greatest impending human catastrophe
of this war. We have today and have
ALWAYS from one month to two months
food supply in our warehouses in Bel
GUM.
I'VE need an additional three to five
million dollars a month. We needed for
the children Sl.25O.000 per month to
nav for the added imports. Five months
ago we appealed to the American peo-
ME to find this money for us, but de-
spite the efforts of thousands of de-
voted supporters in the United States
the apathy of the country caused fall
IRE. even for this modest sum. Yet
WITHIN two months / have stood
ashamed before a thousand children
who. on my entrance from their daily
meal. warbled the opening stanzas OF
erhe Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
NO E|GHT-HOUR DAY IN
NATIONAL EMERGENCY
Naval Appropriation Bill Amended
to Carry 1851, 600, 900 in
Subcommittee.

The eight-hour law as applied 10 the
the employees of navy yards is to be
suspended in case of national emer-
gency, by a provision inserted by a
subcommittee of the Senate naval af-
appropriation bill.
Half q billion dollars for naval ap-
propriations was reported by the sub
committee late yesterday afternoon.
The revised bill will be laid before the
full committee tomorrow.
The total amount carried by the bill
is approximately s531, 600, 900. or about
$163, 100000 greater than the total of
the House bill.
. Principal Increases.
The principal increase is an appro-
priation of sl5O,000.000 for speeding up
work on naval vessels already author
lied in the naval building program, re-
jected in the House on a point of order.
The House provision called for bond
issue to cover this sum. The Senate
subcommittee has eliminated the bond
| issue feature and made IL IL straight
out appropriation.
Among the large items added by the
subcommittee is an increase of $500, 900
for the gun shop at the Washington
navy yard, making the total sum for
this shop $1,10O,0O0. Another items is
S772,0OO for improvements to the CEN
trail power plant and to the distribut-
ing systems at the Washington navy
yard.
Other New Items.
Other items of increase are 100000
for a high-power radio station in Porto
Rico: an additional 100000 for bat
teries for merchant auxiliaries: an ad-
| ditional s450.000 for ammunition for
merchant auxiliaries; improvements at
Indian Head powder plant, s22, 200; en-
1arging the clothing factory at Charles
ton. S. c., 100000: the limit of cost for
the proposed projectile plant is re-
| moved and the money is made imme-
diately available in the sum of S1,375,-
345: altering marine barracks at An
napolis for accommodation of midship-
men. $4,000: improving lighting facili-
ties for night work at navy yards and
stations. 100000; reserve material for
the navy. 100000, and s1,950.O0O for
engineering purposes, including radio
installation on light vessels.
Among the provisions placed in the
bill was one fixing rates for overtime
work at not less than time and a half
Other legislative provisions establish
the entrance age of candidates for mid
shipmen at between sixteen years and
twenty years and eight months, and
authorize an expenditure not to ex-
coed $4,000 for running a pneumatic
tube system to the navy annex.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26
TRUCK DRIVER FINED
 $50 FOR HIS HASTE
Woman Arrested at Hotel Bound
 Over to Superior Court

Found guilty of having recklessly operated a motor vehicle in. Stanley Quarter April 25 and evading respon- sibility following collision, James Umbacdo of 24o Albany avenue, Hartford. delivery chaffeur for bakery in that city. was fined $25 and costs on each of the counts by Judge James T. Meskill in police court to- day. Appearing as counsel for the accused, Senator Edward w. Broder of Hartford conducted a spirited and stubborn defense, subjected witnesses to . grilling cross-exanination and engaged in several tilts over legal points with Assistant Prosecuting At torney Joseph G. Woods. Bonds for an appeal were fixed at $150.
 Walking with difficulty on crutches and explaining that surgeons say it will be about two months more be- fore his fractured ankles knit suf- f1ciently for him to walk unaided, Samuel Applebaum of 23 Olive street, victim of the collision. gave a version of his experience that was unshaken under the close cross examination of Senator Broder. The frequent con- tinuances in the case have been oc- casioned by his inability to appear in court and testify.
 According to testimony, Applebaum was proceeding in a westerly direction with his automobile when the deliv- cry truck, in charge of the accused. approached from an opposite direc- tfon. At sharp curve, he testified, the bakery truck grazed his machine in such a way as to cause it to turn turtle. throwing him out and caus- ing a fracture of both ankles in ad- dition to numerous abrasions and gen. eral shock. He testified that, as the collision took place, he called for aid but that the accused kept on his way without stopping to ascertain the amount of damage resulting. But for residents of that neighborhood, hearing the shouts and coming to his assistance. Applebaum testified, re- suits would undoubtedly have been much more serious for him. t
 The defense entered testimony that the delivery truck was subjected to a rigid scrutiny upon it's return to Hartford but no marks of . collision could be located. In imposing sen- tence. Judge Meskill said that 1t was
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26
BOND PURCHASE

NFrancis Drake Lodge, Sons of St.
 eorgc,, Nsnl nvest-ohicers For kzgew Term Elected. kMembers of Sir Francis Drake lire, Sons of St. George, have del- 4ted the trustees to investigate the tter of purchasing Liberty Loan" kds. How many bonds this lodge n purchase is yet to be decided. bat
 members are intent upon doing TIT bit to help out the U. s. A. firar- ny.
 The following new officers have In elected for the coming term:
 orthy president-C. H. Clarkson. Northy vice president Albert EAesSenger-Howard Coleman. kssis1ant messenger-William Coie- Eecretary-Albert Slaney.
 ercasurer-G., F. Whatnall.
 Fl ssistant secretary-Enoch White. EEhaplain-James Hall.
 Erustee--A. F. Marsh.
 Representative to grand lodge--A. 1larsh. Eafond Representative to grand
 James Hall.
 First alternate-W E. Woods. fMlecond alternate-John R. Swift. The grand lodge session will be held on August IA. The Fstlys elected officers will be installed
 Thursday evening, June 14.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26
Gny1Aens

E3mall sizes in ladies' Oxfords that are $1.50 and $500. $1.00, a pair. lt0be Clothing House.-adyt. HNew Britain council. o. U. A. M., III attend the patriotic services at Ee Methodist church tomorrow night. n members will also attend Tues y nights Memorial services and will e part in Wednesdays pNraAe.
 cr sanitary dry aclsanlns,a asd dye
 sssad to the 4usim Xa5hdfy ..and y Cleaning Go. 2SS Arch St.. Tel.
 advt.
 marriage license has been issued William R. Tenn of Locust street
 Miss Elizabeth Sunburn of Hart TT.
 Host men wear them: Why not
 "A. Roseben Straw Hat.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26
SpELLACY TO SPEAK HERE

New Britain Lodge, B. F. o. E., se-
 cured U. s. District Attorney for
 Flag Day Orator.
 United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford has been secured by Now Britain lodge. No. s57. B. F. o. H.. as tho principal speaker at the annual Flag Day exer- cises on June 14.
 It was originally intended to hold & public observance but this plan was found to be impracticable and the exercises will be restricted to members of the lodge and invited guests. among whom will be members of Stanley Post, Grand Army of the Republic The veterans were the guests of the lodge at tho exercises last year and the affair was enjoyable for all concerned.
 The announcement that Mir. Spell lacy will speak assures the lodge of one of the most successful observances in it's history. No man in tho state is more eloquent than the district att torney on a patriotic topic and the lodge room will, no doubt, be filled to
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26

Confirmation Photos at reduced prices. Arcade Studio. "the studio up to date."-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-26
PUBLIC CARD PARTY
 FOR THE RED CROSS
Community Social at Ellks' Club Next Saturday to Close Member
 ship Campaign.

S9CufQAy 10 l40Co MGmOe4e
 ship Campaign.
 On Saturday, Juno ?, there will take place. in this city, an affair which has the strongest kind of an appeal to the sympathy and support of every citi- xen.
 With characteristic generosity and . fine fraternal spirit the Elks of New Britain have given the use of their home on Washington street and in those spacious rooms the civic de- partnent of tho Woman's club win hold q big community card party and the proceeds will be given to the New Britain chapter of the American Red Cross for the purpose of carrying on tts local war relief work.
 The association of tho Rod Cross had it's origin in m attempt to miti- gate tho horrors of war by becom- ing an arm of the military service and applying the principles of hu- manity through organizations and a trained staff. It has fulfilled the pur- pose of its origin in 'a comprehensive and all embracing manner. The Red Gross has attained more than recog- A4tA<sA' ~ AAoo 0OAAV 40s O01OA0 tAA0 need of praise. The Red Cross Is one of the most solemn facts on earth today-solemn because of the war which has made it's service 50 neces- sary.
 This war has given women their opportunity to serve which they have not been slow to seize. and in no sphere of usefulness has this been more pronounced than in Red Cross worle-helping to solve the problem of saving all that Is possible to save from the human wreckage of tho war.
 The civic department of the Wom- ans club has recognized it's opportun- ity to serve in this great work and the committee in charge of the card party is working very hard to make 1t . success.
 A most cordial invitation fs ex- tended to everyone in the city to cooperate with them by attending the party and so insuring it's success.
 There will be plenty of tables for cards and any games may be played. There will be an opportunity for every one to help the cause and to spend a pleasant afternoon while doing so.
 The civic card party will be a hitting and a pleasing climax to the big mem bership campaign and one of the pleasing features will be the an- nouncement of the result of the biz campaign which will be made there during the afternoon. This will in terest everybody and everybody should be there to hear the result.
 The chairman of this affair is Her. bert L. Mills and tho committees arc as follows:
 Tickets-Mrs. Ira E. Hicks, Mrs. Rufus F. Hemenway. Miss Annie Cop ley.
 F1owers-Mrs. Andrew J. Sloper. Mrs. Robert N. Peck. Mrs. Harold T. Sloper, Mrs. Kenneth Sloper.
 Refreshments-Mrs. Isaac D. Rus sell, Mrs. James H. Robfnson.
 Publicity-Mrs. John E. Martin.
 Favors-Mrs. George S. Talcott.
 Tables-Mrs. Frank J. Porter.