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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
GERMANS LAUNCH TWO
ATTACKS IN CHAMPAGNE

PARIS, January 1. 2:35 p.m.-'In the
Champagne yesterday. after a violent
bombardment with trench guns, the
Germans made two successive attacks
on our advanced posts west of Au-
berive." says today's report from the
war office. These two attacks were
repulsed completely by the fire of our
machine guns and the throwing of
hahd-grenades. - 5essS
.'On the right bank Of the Meusea the
artillery was rather active during the
night on the front between. Cham
brettes farm and Bezonvaux. =
There is nothing to report from the
remainder of the front" }.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Fighting on the Russian Front.

BERLIN, January /. by wireless to
sayyille,. n. Y.-.south Of Riga and
near sSmorgon strong Russian raiding
detachments were repulsed." says to-
days ofacial report from the Russo
GaIician font. 'on the north bank of
the Pripht river. near Pinsk, German
fighting on foot. stormed
twox Russian pointsnof support with the
bayonets and brought aims prisoners one
aaseHan thirty-five men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
ELABORATE PLANS
FOR FLAG DISPLAY
Committee on Street Decora-
tions for Inaugural Ceremo-
MES to Give Demonstration.
INVITATIONS TO GOVERNORS

The first nag in decoration Of the
National Capital for the inaugural eel
ebration WIS fiung to the breeze this
noon at 141s Pennsylvania avenue.
where the committee on street decora-
tions. Of which Frederick D. Owen is
chairman. has established headquar-
ters. The committee has secured the
use Of an entire floor free Of cost to
the inaugural committee, and there
will be elaborate decorating effects
showing how the United States flag
should be properly draped and illus
trating how the entire scheme of in
augural decorations for streets, build
ings and homes can be made one har-
monious whole.
Mr. Owen presented his New Year
general committee with this report,
which was welcomed with special COM
mendation Of the fact that 1t would
cost the inaugural committee nothing.
Mr.. Owen is to be assisted in his work
by large committee comprising all
the chief clerks Of the federal de-
partments. so that the department
buildings may be uniformly decorated.
and by the prominent architects, engtn-
GERS and decorators of the capital Fre-
tees will be held. Literature is to be
distributed at the schools and churches.
This decorations committee is to CO.
operate with the illumination commit
tee.
Committees Actively at Work.
A number of the committees have
headquarters now. and all are actively
at work. The public comfort commit
tee in charge Of boarding house book
ings is at the Chamber of Commerce.
Civic organizations, Of which George
r. Linktnss is chairman. has headquar-
ters at171fPennsylvania avenue. Pub
licity, Of whio4 Frank B. Lord is chair
man, has Offices in the District National
Neat Invitations inviting all the gov
erSAprs of the states Hnd the mayors OF
'ma3y Of the large cities TO attend the
by Chairman Harper today. He ex-
poets to have more than thirty-hve
governors at the ceremonies.
The first meeting of the general
inaugural committee 10 to be held Wed
Of the New Willard Hotel. It is an
coincidence that the hrst
meeting this year IL on the same date
as that OF four years ago-January 3
Conference Of chairmen.
Chairman Harper today called into
conference the chairmen Of his more
thai twenty conamfftees ana Instructed
each to be ready to make a report on
Just what has been accomplished at
the meeting of the general committee
Wednesday.
This report must be something more
detailed than the stereotyped report
progress being made" and must tell
what work has been done and some
thing of what is proposed.
Mr.. Harper said to ady that as
chairman of the special committee ap-
pointed by the advisory board to make
recommendations regarding a substi-
tute for the inaugural ball he has no
statement to make at this time and that
he doubts If any will be made follow
ing the meeting of the advisory coun-
Gil tomorrow. The committee is anx-
ious to arrange some indoor social fea-
ture, il this can be done in conformity
with the desires of President Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
ITALIAN STEAMER LOST.
Reported Sunk Following Collision
Captain and Seaman Drown

QUEENSTOWN. Sunday, December Al
1858 p.m.-The Italian steamship Leeano
has ben damaged badly in a collision in
the fog outside Cork harbor and is re-
ported to have sunk =
Her crew has been brought here. with
the exception of her captain and one sea !.
man, who were drowned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
NEW INCOME TAX RATE
WENT INTO FORCE TODAY
Just Double the Amount Paid by
Persons Having the Minimum
Amount Each Year.

New federal taxes on incomes, es-
tates, munition manufactures. corpora
tion stocks and certain businesses. be-
came effective with the new year to-
day. and revenue collectors are max
ing vigorous efforts to obtain early re-
turns. The taxes are provided by the
emergency revenue bill enacted by Con-
gress September g.
Unmarried persons with net incomes
Of 5000 or more. and heads of fam
HES with incomes of $4,000 or more.
are subject to pay Q normal tax OF .
per cent instead Of the present rate of
/ per cent, and additfonal taxes, are inn
posed on incomes Of more than $50, 600
by q graduated scale running from /
to 13 per cent. A tax Of per cent is
made on the income OF corporations
with stock valued at $75.000 or more:
the former rate was / per cent.
Graduated Tax on Estates.
A graduated tar. of from 1 to 10 per
cent is laid on estates OF $4,000 OF
more, when they are transferred. Mu-
milton manufacturers are taxed 12h
per cent of their net profits. Corpora
tions are subject to a special excise
tax Of SO cents year for each $1,000
of fair value of capital. stock in excess
of $4,000. .saDu
Among the new annual taxes on spe-
cial businesses are these: Securities
brokers. $50; pawnbrokers. $50; Gus
tom house brokers. $40; ship brokers,
$40: theaters. $25 to 500, according to
seating capacities. with rates one-half
as great in towns of 5000 or less; cir
cuses, 800; other public amusement
shows, excepting chautauquas and edu-
cational exhibits. $40; bowling alleys
and billiard. rooms. S. for each alley or
table: tobacco manufacturers, sliding
scale of rates determined by scales.
Special taxes heretofore collected
from commission merchants and COM
brokers are abolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
BEGINS NEW YEAR
WITH GAME Of GOLF
President Spends Forenoon in
the Open Despite Wrenched
Ankle.
SIAMEsE PRINCE CALLS

President Wilson began the New
Year with game of golf. spending
more than two hours in the open in a
friend, DR.. Cary T. Grayson. They left
the White House before $3.50 o'clock
and returned after noon. The President
was still limping slightly from a
wrenched ankle he got Saturday while
making the rounds of the Washington
Country Club.
The President had no special program
for the day, and the White House gen.
orally was quiet. At the executive OFF,
ces few clerks were on duty to take
care of the mails and official business
that might come in. Secretary Tumulty
and Assistant Secretaries Forster and
Brahany arrived later than usual. but
were on hand for a few hours.
Greetings Are Exchanged.
The Presidents only engagement was
to receive Prince Mahidol, brother of the
King of Siam. who was presented by the
Siamese minister for the purpose of pay
ing his respects and extending felicita-
tions for the New Year.
The President during the day, follow
ing long custom, sent kilograms of con-
graduation to the King of Siam on his
birthday and to the President Of Haiti
on the Independence day celebration.
The President exchanged New Year
greetings with many Of the rulers of the
world, including King George Of Great
Britain. Emperor William of Germany,
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, King
Gustav Of Sweden and the presidents of
a number of South and Central American
republics. King Gustav's message bore a
pointed reference to peace, being as fol-
lows: II beg you to accept my best
wishes for the New Year. l am happy
to join your noble peace action" This
message went much further than the re-
cent note from the Swedish government
received last week. The government ex-
pressed deepest sympathy" with the
President, but made no offer Of co-opera-
tion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
To Tell Wars objects.

PARIS, January 1.-The answer of the
entente powers to- President Wilson's
note. according to the Matin, will con-
tain long. detailed account of the
origin and objects Of the war. 1t will
include also a declaration by the Bel
CLAN government thanking. the. gen.
erous American nation for the immense
services rendered during the last two
years." and expressing Its 'confidence
In Americana friendly collaboration Tor
the future" "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
philadelplia Mint Broke All Records

PIIILADELPHIA;J january 1.-Break-
ing all its coinage. records. the Phila-
dAaptia mint during 1916 produced 1885,
4eA.kes domestic coins in denominations
rsnfing from one cent up to half doll
isfs and valued ct $s.344,266 An un-
prec5eIehted demand for dimes. nickeIs
au6 nknnies has kept the plant running
q Hnqs night since early suunner.
GS5dS1flver and nickel, coins, totAling
S3la7H2&3 pieces were mint9d toe Gem
:tfal fnd South Amertcap sgoveer pents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
SERVICE ON TREASURY STEPS.
District Christian Endeavor Union
Gives Varied Program.

Talks on the work Of the Central
Union Mission and the Y. NJ c., A.. by
w A. Ramsey and Homer =. Councillor,
resvectively. were given at the services
continued on, Fifteenth Pase.}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
GOVERNMENT MILL
FACES HARD GRIND
All Departments, Especially
Congress, to Begin Tomor-
row Under Forced Draught.
RAILWAY PROBLEMBIG TASK
Legislation awaiting action
which may force an extra session
of Congress,

The railroad bills.
Revenue Legislation.
The Myers water-power bill.
The Ferris-Phelan mineral lands
leasing bill.
The District prohibition bill.
The annual appropriation bills.
The food-control bill.
The public buildings bill.
The Porto Rico bill.
The vocational education bill.
The corrupt practices bill.
The national prohibition con-
stitutional amendment.
The woman suffrage constitu-
tional amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Nsshville Clabman kun Himsslf.

NASBHILLEst Tenl ky4nuary 1-
Coleman C Elahfhf hfff& = prominenlk
lawyer ands1 1lrSg 3 IN ana kill6
eesfSInE 6oarea Riss aet = sfszze@
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Absence of the White House
Reception and Diplomatic
Breakfast Lessons Gayety.
open HOUSE ON PROGRAM
OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Recreational Pursuits, Including
Skating, ATTRACT Many to the Out
doors-Children Usher in 1917.

New Year day is being celebrated in
Washington today in what is regarded
as the quietest manner ever known.
With the elimination again this year of
the big public reception at the White
House by the President. as well as the
breakfast in honor of the diplomatic corps
by the Secretary of State-two events
which in former years filled the streets
of the capital with life and color jan
uary 1.-The residents of Washington
are occupying themselves largely with
the simple pleasures of home, follow
ing special services in the churches.
Something. however. of the old-time
gayety in the streets of the National
Capital is furnished in the fact that
the Secretary of War and the Secretary
of the Navy are entertaining at recep-
tons today. at which they are welcom-
ing not only their personal friends and
many of the civilian employees of the
War and Navy Departments, but all the
officers of the three branches of the
service-Army, Navy and Marine Corps
who are on duty in Washington. In
dress uniforms, because of the formal
ity of these calls, the presence of these
officers in the streets lends an interest
ing touch of the old time color of the
capital New Year day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
New Year Entertainments.

The annual new year concert is to be
given at the Young Mems Christian As
sociation at Sis o'clock this evening.
Selections will be given by Charles
Trowbridge Tittmann. bass; Henri So
kolov, violinist. and the Nevin Quar-
tet. composed of Elsie Carleton Small,
Shore and Florence Steffens, with
Florence Salin as accompanist Open
house also is being observed through
out the day at the association building.
The annual New Year open house
and entertainment is being held at the
Young Women's Christian Association
today. The South American Club of
per service yesterday. Mrs. Albert
Hale. wife of the commercial attache
OF the American embassy at Buenos
Aires. Argentina. spoke on the work
of the association in that country. Mrs
Robert Kempton sang number of
Spanish songs and Miss Florence Stew
ems played Argentine national airs on
the piano.
Recitations. piano and vocal solos
and dancing formed a part of the cele-
bration at the Hebrew Home for the
Aged last night More than 200 per-
sons took the pledge of abstinence
from alcoholic beverages at the serv-
ices of the Sons OF Jonadab in Pythian
Temple last night at the stroke of
twelve. A special program of enter
,ainment preceded the wholesale
swearing on"
Both thestreet car companies. have
announced that they VIII place extra
cars in service tonight to handle the
crowds OF merrymakers. Special de-
tails of police also are to be on the
downtown streets TO keep the, merry
makers from getting too "promiscu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01

LONDON. January i. 1i:l0 a.m-The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
WEATHER.

Light snow or rain this afternoon;
overcast and warmer tonight. Tomor-
row. fair; fresh southwest winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. Highest, 80, at pm.
yesterday; lowest, "a, at am. today.
Full REPORT on page Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Organizations Celebrate.

The Association of Oldest Inhab bit
ants of the District of Columbia, the
Legion of Loyal Women, the Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy. the Young
Women's Christian Association. the
Young Mems Christian Association and
other organizations are holding recep-
tions. meetings and in some cases keep
ing open house" this afternoon and
evening The big outdoors Is also call
ing the people for other recreational
pursuits, among these being skating
on the tidal basin and at the Geological
National Park. Dinners, dances and
other entertainments are to take place
tonight at hotels and clubs.
Last nights welcome of the new
year was a spontaneous affair of noisy
1ubilation in which children of all sizes
came to the fore as expert pan beaters
and showed ur<hought-of lung power
IN blowing horns. There were small
parties in some homes, with watch
night services in number of churches
and headquarters of various organiza-
tions.
The first welcome of the new year
seemed to presage better things for the
world The big. whistles of steamboats,
and factories seemed to have a sweeter
tone than when they welcome other
years. The fact that 1t was Sunday also
kept many from making all sorts Of
wild noises on various Instruments,
even though the children couldn't be
downed. Watch night services in the
churches added dignity that attends
the reception of but few new years.
The big doings" tonight viii be in
the hotels There VIII be special menus
to be followed with special decorations,
music and dancing Souvenirs will be
distributed to the revelers in most of
the hotels.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
NEATNESS MADE HIM SENATOR
Former Member of Legislative Body Declares That Habit Had Great
 influence on His Career.

former member of the United States senate says in the American Magazine:
 "The habit of neatness, too, had grown upon me. 1 know that it had a great influence on my entire future career. I got so that l couldn't bear the sight of a flyspeck. When not wait ing on customers l busied myself pol ishing glasses or scrubbing the counter.
 Saw to it that everything about the place glistened with Its spOtless clean lnesS. We had big glass domes which we used as covers for cakes. l kept these Su bright and shining as to excite comment by travelling men. One of my duties was to prepare the ham sandwiches. l carefully cut away all the fat. and people got to liking my sandwiches better than those served Ut other stations"
 Through this habit of neatness this man won the start in life that ulti- mately landed him in the United States senate.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
HAD NO HOPE OF
 RETURNING ALIVE
u,s cason Left Home for At- ''r 1anta Propped Up on Pillows
 Was Only a Shadow.
oNLY WEIGHED 50 POUNDS
..- -skina Taniac Has Gained TbIrty.five Pounds and Expects +o Return to Home and Hus-
 hand Well and Happy.

u,ho.+ six weeks ago I left my - m anr farm near AcWorth, Ga., - come to my sisters home here Ill ,tIo1fa and l left with only @hadow of hope of ever returning alive .zta,4ab1o. ontomoh.le, propped up on pillows, eor,tg4 through the country had e1,sasf as much medicine as baggage
 - hfq box full of all kinds that had hoan presrrihed for me. l reached ters vefe weak and with scarcely anoaob strength 10 walk to the door. Tbis trouble from which l had sui farad so long and which l was told vas pelagra. lad reduced me to al- mosf I shadow, as I only weighed sixty pounds. n..,a
 o3fv brolher-in-law, Mir. Battle, said Well. you have tried everything elSe with no relief, now l want you |. lar aside your drug shop and take TanIae. Well, he got II for me and I started on ny first bottle that day.
 "When had taken about half the first bottle 1 began to feel stronger and encouraged. 1 continued to take if and it k nothing short of marvel ons how l improved day by day. My appetite returned and my food seemed to nourish me and agree with me. My skin and complexion began clearing and l improved In every way possible until I am now q well woman, and when I say well mean absolutely what I say. I want to tell the whole world that I thank God for Taniac.
 q weigh ninety-fye pounds now and feel as well as l ever felt in my life. l am going back to my husband and home on the little farm, five miles from AcWorth. tomorrow, and won't 1t be joyful meeting, returning ab- solutely well and happy-and won't 1 tell everybody about what Tanlac has done for me-
 The above remarkable statement was made recently by Mrs. 0. c. Cason of Aeworth, Ga, while at the home of her sister, Mrs ]. E. Battle, English Ave. Atlanta, Ga.
 There is q Tanlac dealer in your town.-AdF.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
onlv One Day to Register.

The War department wishes to i'm press upon the people that there is only one day for XGctration. All males between the designated ages must register on the day set. The fact that five days were allowed for the placing of the necessary blank forms in the hands of registrars appears to have misled some headline writers. one day only-the day fixed in the presidents prociamation-will be de- voted to registration.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
Ills Knowledge.

The teacher had been explaining characters in history, and had been explaining about Jefferson Davis Later she said:
 'Now. boys what is your idea about Jefferson Davis?"
 There was no reply. Singling out a boy, the teacher said:
 "Tommy Burns, what do you think? all right?"
 Well" came from the boy, after a long silence, "he never did do nuthin to me"
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
Lemon Juice
 For FreCkIeS
Girls! Make beauty lotion at home for a few cents. Try it!

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white, shake well, and you have quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and complexion beau tifer, at very, very small cost.
 Your grocer has the Iemons and any drug store or.toilet.counter will supply three ounces of orchard white for a few eents.. Massage this sweetly fra grant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freckles and blemisbes disappear and how clear, soft and white the skin be. comes. Yes. It is harmless. Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
4 BEGAN ID
 TAKE CARDUI
And Soon Saw That It Benefited Me-" Writes This Kentucky Lady. Read Her State
 ment.

Clifton Mills. Iy.-Mrs. C. W. Woods, of this place, writes: About ] years ago I got in very bad health. l got thin, weighed only 91 lbs. and l am tall too. had dreadful pains in my left and right sides. |. . I then had in attendance pr. -, who gave medicine for about year which did me no good He then told me to take Cardui He said he thought it would benefit me more than anything I could take.
 T would get so bad off I couldn't do my work at all. and I was confined to my bed part of the time, and suffered most of the time; sometimes awful -. then began to take Cardui and I soon began 10 see that it bene- tited me. It eased my pains and the enlargement went out of my and have been steadily getting better ever since.
 'T am now in better health than I have been since I first took sick, am stout and can work all day long. I certainly am getting my former health back and I have a good color and feel better than since I got sick. I now weigh 1131a lbs"
 If you suffer from any of the ail- ments so common to women, try Cardui. tho woman's tonic.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before. For ell theso workers the frequent use of Aliens Foot- Ease, the antlseptie powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath, increases their efficiency and in- sures needed physical comfort. It takes the Friction from the Shoe, freshens the feet, and prevents tired, aching and blistered feet. Women everywhere are constant users of Aliens Foot-Eas Don't get foot sore, get Allen's Foot Ease. Sold by dealers every where, 25c.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
Just So.

"The Balkan peasant woman does not figure on a change of fashion every spring. She wears national dress which never changes"
 "She is not far behind other ladies, however, in spending Ideas. She puts all the family wealth into that one cos tume"
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
States in Rivalry for Honor.

Not only has the individual citizenry of the country made a remarkable re sponse to the registration call, but the states through their official heads have indicated such zeal that there is great rivalry among some of the common wealths for the honor of making the first complete registration returns.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
At the Clul1.

"fou look Ired old man.,
 Well. why shouldn't |? Going up on tfe subway tonight l couldn't get q sHat
 Bad enough.
 "Hhe. 1al To my apartment house l couldn't >it down Ht the elevator 'eag-e taefe Heee tno women in il. "Ilar1 MeE."
 "Ami=Wheu reached ny apartment l feHHA #e Hifr had but ih her time todaf afH#~l HHa aIl the chairs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
Attorneys, Bankers, Insurance Agencies

AttoF1eys, Bankers, Insurance Agencies Na6e yeaf service complete, place your aaff and fidelity honds and bur4 Insurance in the WORLDS LAE6I SURETY COMPANY from youf atu office.
 Nc 55af inquiries for agencies iron fHsf desiring our IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SERVICE.
 AGENCY HEPARTMENT.
 NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY, 1l9 Broadway Now York. N. Y.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
TURN THESE LEAVES UNDER

forget the faults of other people.
 'ofget ss many disagreeable things as you can. h,p poreet all gossip as soon as you near 1t, or before.
 porget yonr enemies and remember gour friends. ,,'.S' ,'s'''',N- 1orget doubts and fears and remem-- Der hopes and faiths.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-05-31
Both We're immune.

Suitor-f have no bad habits l don't smoke or drink
 Father-Nelther has my daughter. She doesn't play or sing.