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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
PROMISED OFFICIAL DATA
FOR LA TOILETTE INQUIRY
Chairman Pomerene Confers With
President Wilson and Secretary
of State Lansing.

Chairman Pomerene of the Senate
committee investigating Senator La
Follettes st. Paul speech conferred to-
day with President Wilson and with
Secretary Lansing. gathering material
for examining Mr.. La Follette's state
ment that former Secretary Bryan. hav-
ing knowledge of ammunition cargo on
board the Lusitania when she sailed on
her last voyage, urged the President to
keep Americans off the ship.
All facts in the State Departments
possession relating to the ship and her
cargo will be placed before the inves-
tigating committee without reserve,
cnp.tar po,,,o-a,o ,,-ce ,-.,,ra,
Mr., Bryan already has denied Senator
La Follettc'S statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
UNPREPARED
TO BREAK WITH GERMANY

BIENOS AIRES. October a.-The Ar
gentine government is not prepared to
follow the action of Uruguay in sever
ing diplomatic relations with Germany
according to Foreign Minister Pueyrre-
don. Argentina has not pledged her
neutrality, the foreign minister added,
but is attempting to safeguard her own
interests. Relations with Germany
will be broken If sufficient cause arises.
but as long as Germany recognizes
the Argentine flag and respects the ma
tion and the people there probably will
be no break.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
MEANS CANNOT GET PAPERS.
North Carolina Court Denies an Or.
de, for Their Raturp

SALiSRl Ef. y G., October 9.-Judgc
+. R. Cline. IN Rowan county court
here today, rendered i decision deny
ing the motion Of counsel for Castor
Z. Means to force Assistant District
Attorney booling Of New York and
others to surrender 10 the court GER
tain papers alleged TO have been seized
IN the Means apartment in New York
Judge Cline held that Dooling and
others mentioned in the motion were
''ncn-r.sident witnesses and therefore
privileged and exempt from service Of
process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
important Ground
Gained by the Allies
in Latest Offensive

Ry the Associated Press.
BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM, October 9.-The British have
pushed back the Germans through PoeI-
cspelle and are fighting in the eastern
outskirts of the city. about large
brewery.
just north OF Broodseinde. at Daisy
wood. the Germans held out strongly.
The British surrounded the wood and
hot fighting followed.
The attackers pushed forward a con-
siderable distance down the slopes of
Broodseinde ridge to the lower ground
At many places the French and British.
have advanced to a depth of ] 200 yards
or more.
The British troops on Gravensta-
fel ridge advanced on to Passchendaele
ridge and rested 1000 yards southwest
of the town of Passachendaele The
French crossed the Jansbeek and.
Brownbek rivers in the direction OF.
Houtholst forest and at an early houR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
LEST DAD FORGET THAT LIBERTY BOND.

broader national field and is comforting
with officials upcn developments.
Whether the President viii be forced
into taking advantage of the last re-
sort provided by this law to protect
the people and industries of the coun
though it is the belief in official circles
that he will not hesitate to do so when
necessary. since his authority is SO
broad and it was SO evidently the intent
of Congress to have him to do so when
in his Judgment the occasion required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
REFRAINS FROM ANY DECLARATION
FAVORING SUFFRAGE FOR CAPITAL
Thinks District Taxes Sufficiently High and Wants Future Improvements
to Have More Of Permanent
Quality.
COMMISSIONER GARDENERS POLICIES.

hai-andhalf plan farest basis which to de-
velop Washington
Asks cooperation OF all District developing most
friendly relationship possible with Congress
Promises be active protecting people against
and iood Spectators
Declares there blind tigers "boot-lcggers
in the District after November
penalties volator> OF traffic regulations
honest merchant be protected against fake ad
Thinks per capita District high should be
and will oppose LAYING asphalt pavenents until all necessary
derground wires and pipes have been installed
Will insist abolisng any useless offices in the District
there should be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
TO PLAN ECONOMIC METHODS
Interparliamentary Council of Allies
Meets in Paris.

PARIS, October 9.-The congress of
the interparliamentary commercial con-
ference of the allies began three
days session here today to examine
suggestions for economic measures to
be submitted to the general interpar-
liamentary conference Of the allies
which is to meet in London.
Delegates are present representing
Great Britain. France, Belgium, Italy,
Portugal, Rumania and Serbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
MEN GET $50 TO $40 A WEEK.
Manufacturer Calls Present an Era
of Extravagant Wages

BRISTOL. Conn. October 9-Good
wages We're paid in this city before
the war: high wages were the rule
after hostilities broke out; now IAN
era of extravagant wages seems to
have set in according to c. T.. Billion.
president of the Manufacturers Asso-
citation. Workmen in factories here,
he said, are getting $50 a week in
large proportion Of cases. while $50
and up is not uncommon.
All lines Of manufacture are affectei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09

Gardiner, Commissioner of the District of Co
lurba fight half half system govern
National Capital He announced this purpose
declaration of policies taking the oath of Office.
Gardiner declaring the capital belongs all the people,
would obtain better relations
bers Congress the
make the of Washington
tiful in the world.
franchise for the people of the District Mr.
declared
Why should have suffrage in the District of Columbia?
very He did
further.
Asserting District high as
he oppose
asphalt until all
pipes etc, had been installed.
Mr. GARDENERS declaration in full follows:
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Early Copy, Please

Due to the unprecedented
pressure upon the adver-
tising columns OF The Star
it is essential that copy for
display advertising should
reach this Office not later
than 7 pm. the day before
issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
TO EXPEDITE WAR
ON GERMAN U-BOATS
Navy Department Contracts
With ShipbuiIders for Con-
struction of Destroyers.
RAPID BUILDING ASSURED

Secretary Daniels today contracted
with six shipbuilding firms for the I'M
mediate construction of an unnamed
number of destroyers for use against
German submarines, under the $345, ,OOo,-
600 naval project adopted by Congress
just before adjournment.
The companies with which contracts
were made are the Fore River Shipbuild-
ing Company. the New York Shipbuildjns
Company. the Union Iron Works, the
Bath Iron Works. Cramp & Sons and the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company.
Others Offer to Assist,
Secretary Daniels today evn,ained
that many other shipbuildins firms Of
fered 10 assist in the construction hu,
that the Navy Department had decided
10 tohfhe the contracts to the COM
panies named for the reason that they
already had built destroyers and had
demonstrated thei" capabilities in such
construction. in wnicn the new COM
paAies had no experience.
The work Will be done. he said. on a
eost-p!us plan with guarantees not to
exceed certain figure agreed unon.
In case the cost falls below the pre
scrlbed limit the contractor will receive
a bonus.
All the destroyers are to be of one
MODEL and type. and all their auxiliaries
VIII De standardized. Some of the yes
sels VIII be launched in about nine
months. and it is predicted that the
big Job will be completed in about
eighteen months.
Construction Of New Plants in View
The plan. in general way. is 10
build additional shops and shipyards
at which destroyers enough to more
than double the present American
heet built or building. will be la;
down The private builders could NOT
undertake this unaidad. and probah1,
more than half of the approximation
VIII =" INTO plant construction. which
VIII either remain the property of the
government or be purchased by rho
companies when the work is done
The Navy Department has raouaS,ad
mat the number of new destroyers 70
ne punt be not published, although
there are indications that under it,
new policy of taking the public more
INTO ITS confidence. where military pre
caution VIII permit. this infornatiop
ana other facts showing the enormous
WORK progressing in American shin
yards soon viii be revealed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
May Vote Lack of Confidence.

COPENHAGEN. October a-The
reichstag has decided to hold up the
salary appropriation for DIR. Karl Helf-
ferichs new post of vice chancellor and
to return the measure to committee In
addition to this expression of dissatis-
faction over Saturdays debate, the
Norwaerts says there is steadily
growing disposition in the majority
parties in the reichstag to accept a vote
of lack of confidence, as proposed by the
radical socialists last Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
To Double the Supply.

II IS generally known that the pres
ent number Of destroyers. bui1t ,nd
building, will be doubled when thosa
now contracted for are completed and
that they will be as large and as nov. :
erful as the most modern vessel of that
'ype r IN any or the European navies
The contractors have Joined haar,i,-
IN the plan of the naval officials for
eXpediting the work as much ms is
possible. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
LET MONEY WORK FOR YOU.

realize that losing that
yeioWback
in liberty bond will be
Sam through the banks of the
offering opportunity
and that's easiest to money
interest saving
the subscribe liberty
will arrange the Details
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Lessons Insurance Rate on Carooe,

COPENHAGEN. October 9.-The dan
ger from submarines having decreased
insurance on Norwegian cargoes in the
North sea has been reduced from S to
per cent
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Gen. H. M. Chittenden Dies

SEATTLE, Wash, October 9.-Brie.
Gen. Hiram NJ. Chittenden, L. s. A re
tired, died today after a brief illness
He was fifty-nine years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Is Watching DEVELOPMENTS.

Senator Pomerene is remaining in the
city while the coal crisis continues.
ator to look after the interests of his
own state. He is in constant communi-
cation with the attorney general of
Ohio. who describes affairs in that
caring primarily for the Interests of his !
constituents. he is concerned in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
GUARANTEE AGAINST
COAL FAM|NE IN j. s.
Wartime Law Gives Presi-
dent Wilson Ample Authority
to Regulate Supply.
POWER TO SEIZE PLANTS

"If, In the opinion of the President,
any such producer or dealer fails
negIects to conform to such prices or
reguIations. or to conduct his business
eMcSently under the regulations and
control Of the President. or conducts it
in a manner prejudicinl to the public
interest, then the President Is hereby
authorized and empowered In every
such case to requisition and take over
the plant, business and all appurte-
nances thereof belonging to such pro-
ducer or dealer as a going concern. and
to operate or cause the same to he Op-
Grated in such manner and through
such agency Ms he may direct during
the period of the war or for such part
of the time as in his judgment may be
necessary"
This is the law which furnishes as
surance to the public that no permanent
coal famine will be permitted to exist
in this country. 1t points to the last
recourse of executive endeavor to keep
the people comfortable and industries
to be availed of only
after other intermediary steps may
have failed, but recourse nevertheless.
Gives President Full Authority.
Congress passed the law by such a
,ote and in such circumstances as to
arm the President with fullest author
ity to act for the people and with en-
couragement TO act in the assurance
that Congress will back him up. The
authority is granted by section - Of
the food control act approved August
10, l91.
rha same act of Congress contains
the intermediary steps referred to-
some Of which have already been taken
The President is authorized to fix the
price of coal and coke. sold by either
producer or dealer He may establish
rerul.tions for the production of it
that is TO say regulations applying to-
the mines. Also, Tor tle sale ana Tor
shipment and distribution of the com
nodities He may apportion its sale to
according to their neceS-
sites. and may regulate the storage of
it,
He may specify the amount OF Stofa &c
.craryes and profits and commissions Of
daoIers Undue boarding Of coal is pun
isbahle nv a fine Of 5000 hut Of
nn,,rsa mis- does not apply 10 = man
I.ying in n necessary seasons Supply
i,r.n WITHOUT the Presidents illitia-
-, -. ,nnn motion ~ any ono nr4
49,, w. ~. ,',tf,c;ant evidence tha I-nitad
set.tHs ,tanna, IN ary f.dnral court
S.',.cs 49, n;zo h,.rJad ,o.l opd ~.
dis,i ~ ~ !. snI, IA Iis+r;i,,,..l
court WIN oi"'t = o' ''''i 80 = -
~ ro,,,,o, Dafas
Goi .ho
me ltes'uen 80 80 .o,,,,,a,, @ ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Defy Evil Weather and Strike
East of Ypres and to
the North.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
SCORED AT ALL POINTS
Quick Blows of Allies, While Ger4
mans Stagger, Further Shake
Teutons' Hold on Flanders.

Without regard TO the highly unfa-
vorable weather conditions prevailing
and in a surprisingly short time after
the successful British thrust of last
week, the British and French forces in
Belgium have launched another heavy
attack on the German lines.
The blow fell early today in the re-
gion cast and northeast of Ypres, where
Crown Prince Rupprechts lines had al
ready been dangerously bent back by
the previous British thrusts.
The British commander carly reports
ed satisfactory progress on all parts or
the front Of the attack, which he an
nouuced was made in conjunction with
our allies on cur left
shortly afterward the Paris official
statement indicated clearly that the
French forces in Flanders were those
alluded to by the British commander
in-chief. The launching of an attack
in concert with the British was an
nounced and the favorable developments
of the attack reported.
A considerable force of French troops
took part in the beginning of the Elan.
ders drive July 81. and in the subse-
quent fighting that consolidated the
ground won by them from "A point
northeast of Langemarck as far north
as Dixmude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
DIR. Helfferich May Resign.

There is growing displeasure in Ger
man parliamentary circles against Dr.
Kari Helfferich. owing to Saturdays
events in the reichstag. The General
AnZeiger of Dusseldorf prints a report
that Dr. Helfferich will resign the vice
chancellorship in Il few weeks. if not
60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
War Aims Discussion.

Owing to the various parties having
convoked meetings yesterday to con-
slider the situation arising from Satur-
days sitting of the reichstag, says
Berlin dispatch, the debate which was
planned was postponed until Tuesday.
The chief subject of discussion was war
aims, but. according to this dispatch,
the imperial chancellor. DR.. Michaelis,
has gone to headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Heavy Rain in New York Makes
Game Today I'M
possible.
5000 SPECTATORS BRAVE
WEATHER AT BALL PARK
Days Delay Expected to Give Need
ed Rest to Pitchers Cicotte
and Sallee.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
POLO GROUNDS. New York, October
9.-Rain, a heavy downpour that came
out of the northwest with no promise of
cessation, caused postponement of the
third act of the world series drama be
tween the New York Giants and Chicago
White Sox today.
Fifteen thousand spectators. of the
kind whose courage the two defeats of
the National League champions did not
diminish. braved the stormy day and
we're q disappointed lot when, shortly
before | o'clock. the official announcer
megaphoned the news that the game had
been postponed until tomorrow.
The days delay will give the White
Sox's star pitcher Cicotte an added day
of rest, but this will also be an advan-
taGe to the New York Giants, who are
anxious to have Sallee start the third
game against the Chicago invaders.
Sallee needs a three-day rest to show
to best advantage, and today's post
ponement gives him the needed time to
get into condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Time Now Opportune.

This section OF the front remained
comparatively quiet while the British
to the south were renewing their drive
last month. Apparently the time is now
considered opportune for bringing the
line to the north more nearly on the
level with the advanced British front.
The French attack today extended as
far to the north as Houtholst forest.
about five miles toward the coast from
BiXschoote.
1t has been pointed out that with the
salient parts of the Passchendaele-
Gheluvelt ridge in their hands as the
result OF their success last week. the
British were in an admirable position
to push further east toward the Menin-
Roulers railway line. This invaluable
line of communication for the Germans
between their bases in southwestern
Belgium and northern France and their
Belgian coast positions was already
commanded by the British guns
The renewed push is in the direction
Of this line. which before this mornings
attack began was about five and one
half miles distant from the point of tho
British wedge at Broodseinde
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
For More Time for Shoppers Cars

without vet having gotten all The
IFS and ands relating to the subject,
cars of shoppers should be ,jvan %,
least few minutes longer in front ~
the stores Of our merchants from whom
purchases are being made The nIcr
chant should be given ample instead of
restricted opportunity to sell the -.
upon which he pays u tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Would Surrender Belgium and
Occupied French Territory,
Says Berlin Paper.
AGAINST INDEMNITIES
TOElTHER BELLIGERENT
Germany and Austria to Suggest
Remuneration of Positive Territorial
Acquisitions for Money Payments.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, October O.
Germany and Austria-Hungary
have agreed to make another
peace offer to the allies, the
Deutschc Tages Zeitung OF Ber-
lin says it learns on good au-
thority.
The offer will have as its basis
no territorial aggrandizement, the
surrender OF Belgium and French
territory, the remuneration OF posi-
tive territorial acquisitions for
payments in money and no in
demnity on either side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Suspects Wilson's Demand.

I'VE are assembled" said the coun-
cilor, "to declare how warm and glow
ing are our longings for peace. But the
leading men in enemy states must be
warned against drawing false con-
clusions from this admission.
We want peace, but not at any price.
We demand peace in the name
of Europe. which is sinking to ex-
haustion while her competitors are
waxing fat"
Expressing suspicion of President
Wilson'S demand of democratiZed Eu-
rope. because America herself was far
from real democracy, Councillor Kun
schok concluded his address. after j
tremendous ovation. by praying for
blessings on the peace eNertions Of Pope
Benedict and Emperor Charles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
French Account of Drive.

PARIS. October 9.-French troops on
the Belgian front at $50 O'Clock this
morning attacked in conjunction with the
British army the German positions south
of the forest OF Houtholst between Drai-
bank and Weindendreft. The French
official statement. issued this afternoon,
says that the struggle is continuing and
is developing favorably for the French
arms.
The French war office statement fol-
lows:
In Belgium this morning at $50
o'clock We attacked. in conjunction
with the British armies. positions OF
the Germans south of Houtholst forest,
between Draibank and Weindendreft.
The battle continues to develop fa-
vorably for US.
'On the Aisne front there was marked
artillery activity, notably in the region
of the Pantheon.
I'm the Champagne We were success
full in penetrating the German lines
near the butte of Tahure. After de-
stroying the dugouts our forces re-
turned with prisoners.
'On the right bank of the Meuse
tNerdun) the artillery duel continues
in the sector north of Chaume wood.
There is nothing to report from the
rest CT the front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Vienna Peace Demonstration.

A dispatch received here from Vienna
describes an imposing peace demonstra-
ton which was held by the Christian
socialist party In the town hall Sunday.
Thousands Of persons were present.
Prince Alois Lichtenstein, president
of the lower Austrian diet, opened the
proceedings by announcing that the
meeting had been convened out of graf
itude to the Pope and the emperor to
demand peace by agreement and gem
eral disarmament and arbitration as out
lined in the recent speech of Count
Czernin. the Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister.
We offer our hand for an honest
peace" said Prince Lichtenstein. but
il it is rejected we shall seize the
sword, which, as hitherto, with God's
help, will decide in our favor"
Councillor Kunschok followed with
an eloquent speech in the same tenor
and was frequently applauded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow: continued
cool; heavy frost If weather clears.
Temperature for twenty-four hours end
ing 9 pm. today: Highest, g. at : pm.
yesterday: lowest Al. at pm. today.
Full report on page Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09

Sworn Net Circulation. Month of September.
1917, Daily Average. s5.4S0; Sunday. 63oe2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09

to the for republication Of all news credited
to ft or not otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication Of special dispatches
herein also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
German Morale Deteriorates.

Numerous indications have been
found. according to reports from tho
Flanders front, that the German morale
in this sector had notably deteriorated
under the crushing blows of the Brit
ish in their overwhe' Inning artillery su-
periority. Lack of the former yigor in
the German counter attacks and their
comparative infrequency are cited rs
corroboratiye of this.
The theory is thus suggested that de-
spite the unfavorable weather condi-
tions Field Marshal Haig decided to
hit the Germans another hard blow
while they were still staggering from
the effects of their defeat last week,
and thus shake still further their al.
ready precarious hold on western Bel
gium. possibly to the point where they
would be compelled to let go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
British Announcement. A

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 9.-The British at.
tackled on a wide front northeast and east
of Ypres this morning, the war office an.
nounces.
Satisfactory progress is being made
everywhere. The attack. the statement
says. was made in conjunction with our
allies. The British statement says:
AT 5:26 o'clock this morning We again
attacked on a wide front east and north
east of Ypres in conjunction with our
allies our left. Reports Indicate that
satisfactory progress is being made on all
parts of the battle front. The weather
continues stormy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09

ONE. CENT IN wAsaMeros AND xEA.sY SUBURBS.
ON1 SGA>A TWO CENTS ELSEWHERE.