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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
SAYS WAR MAY COST US.
FORTY BILLION DOLLARS
Senator McCumber Argues Against
the Excessive Taxation of the
Present Generation.

Speaking in the Senate today on the
war tax bill. Senator McCumber de-
clared that the whole tax scheme con-
templated a period that will cover four
years and that unless the war should
end suddenly the United States would
have to expend $4,000, 900. 900 in that
time. He said that America might have
to put 100000 men in the field, and he
believed their support and sacrifice
should be enough for this generation,
adding that the war debt should be
borne by our emancipated children"
Asserting that $1,000. 900 would have
been enough to raise by taxation at
this time. the senator said. the bal
ance should be paid out of the sale OF
bonds
Senator McCumber declared that bust
ness must not be unduly hampered or
crippled. pointing out that the business
profits must not only furnish all taxes
but the money to absorb the bonds. He
said he wanted to see the poorer ella SIS
and business Of moderate means make
sufficient profit to permit them to pur
and leave the large capital to con-
tinue. in business and respond in taxes
for the support of the government.
Taking 90 per cent of income for
withdrawal of capital from business
and it's investment solely in govern
ment bonds. as the average business
only pays per cent net. and by doing
SO tney WOOlQ escape All 1urtneT taxes
and responsibility of business.
He asserted that any business which
might escape the watchful eye of the
administration and earn excessive
profits would be caught in the revenue
dragnet thrown out by the. pending bill
The bill should be speedily enacted. he
said. so that business could adjust
Itself accordingly.
Senator Penrose also spoke on the
bill yesterday afternoon. He said that
while the policy of the present admins
tration marked a departure in the fiscal
course of the United States. of resort
ing to direct taxation and abandoning
the tariff. which he deplored, it is neces-
sary now to resort to direct taxation
and loans. After the war the whole tax
system must be revised. and the United
States will more than ever need a high
protective tariff.
Senator Penrose criticised the admin
istration for delay in settling contro-
versies with manufacturers. and con-
tended that speed and prompt delivery
is the essence Of the emergency. He
favored an amendment providing that
purchases should be handled by a COM
mittee Of three. whose duty would be
to determine prices. decide upon
priority and advise the various pur-
chasing agents now employed SO as to
protect them against criticism.
During the debate Senator Reed made
another attack upon Herbert c. Hoover.
asserting that the food Administrations
statement Of his plan to control wheat,
-four and bread was the decree of a
dictator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Your Furniture and Floors Will Be
Highly Polished and Clean
If You Use
Wizard Polish.

1t is a polish that. is different from
most others. Clear color always. re-
quires no shaking. and never has a
sediment.
When applied to the furniture or
floor and rubbed it Immediately pro-
duces clear. clean. beautiful finish
of high luster. Win not smear or rub
Off on your clothes.
Buy il the economical way. in large
cans xi-0O aunrt. mp to $3.50 gallon
To Clean White Shoes-use the
Wizard Shoe Cleaner: cleans and
whitens at the same time. does not
injure the fabric Of the shoe. and re-
auires such a small quantity that it
is very economical. 25c bottle.
Carpet Clean should always be used
in sweeping carpets, rugs or mattines
Makes sweeping dustless and restores
life and color to the floor covering,
25c carton.
We are able to furnish on short
notice to the hotel trade and all having
use for large quantities of Carpet
Clean. the following sizes: 60-lb. drum,
$3.50; 120-lb. Afum. 5000.
Fifth floor, sreet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
ARMY AWAITS ACTION
ON SIGNAL CORPS POST
Keen Interest Shown in Presidents
Selection of New GEN.
eral Officers.

Military circles are awaiting with in
terest the action of the President in
the matter of the appointment of gen.
eral officers in the Signal Corps. in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the law
appropriating s640.o00,000 for the de-
velopment of the aviation section of
that corps. Section ) of the statute
provides that the President. by and
with the advice and consent of the SEN
ate. is authorized to appoint for the
period of the existing emergency such
general officers of appropriate grades
as may be necessary for staff duty and
Tor duty with such brigades and divi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14

sions of the troops of the Signal Corps.
including the aviation section thereof.
as may be organized by the President
There is no limit as to the numb of
such appointments. and there is con-
siderable speculation as to how many
the President may deem 1t advisable to
make Before the passage of the act
the organization of the Signal Corps
included but one brigadier general. two
colonels three lieutenant colonies and
proportionate number of subordinate
officers. 1t is evident that the next
few months will witness an advance
ment of officers in the Signal Corps
such as has never been equaled in any
department of the Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
KEEN INSPECTION FOR
U. S. WAR PURCHASES
Customs Appraisers Experts to Pass
on All Articles Con-
tracted For

NEW YORK, August 14.-AH war pur-
cbases by the United States will be sub
iected to most rigid system of inspec-
ton. il became known here today At
a recent conference between Secretary
McAdoo and John X. Sasue appraiser of
the port of New York. it was decided
that the customs examiners at this port
should pass uron the grade of all arti-
cles purchase by the government, ex-
cept munitions.
In addition to the large force of ey-
perts connected with the appraisers Of
fee, the staff of the government labora-
tories here will be pressed into service
to make an analysis of goods purchased
or about to be ordered BY the govern
ment.
The appraisers office will neither ac-
cept nor reject any article. leaving that
for the proper officer in charge to de-
termine when he has received the APP
praiser'S report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
PRETTY CRETONNE
SLIPPERS
To Wear When Arising
and Before
Retiring,

Or whenever the woman is in
her boudoir and wants her feet
10 be comfortable and very neat
ly and prettily clad. They are the
latest style in Boudoir Slippers
pretty floral patterns OF pink.
blue and lavender, with fluffy
pornpons to match the dominat-
ing color scheme.
These Slippers are made with
good counter that will give more
support than the ordinary bou-
doir slipper, and padded insole
that affords ease and comfort to
tender feet; fiber outer sole which
resists wear. $1.00 pair.
Third floor. Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
CONFIDENT THAT RUSS
WILL SURMOUNT TRIALS

PETRoGRAD. August II. = Premier
Kerensky. in replying 10 a message OF
good will King George sent him<a at the
beginning OF the fourth year of the war.
said
Il am certain the Russian people viii
find the necessary strength to surmount
the serious trials of the present time and
conduct the world war to an end which
will be worthy OF the terrible sacrifice al
ready made by every nation which tx
struggling for right against might"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Brisk Actions on italian Front.

ROME. August 1.-THE Italian war Of
flee has issued the following official state
ment The artillery duel was more in
tense east Of Gorilla and on Dosso Faiti.
There We're brisk actions by reconnoit-
ering parties between the Chiesa and the
Astico and in the Padola valley. There
was considerable aerial activity along the
whole front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Booty Taken by Germans.

AMSTERDAM, August 1i.-According
to the Taesliche Rundschau of Berlin,
the booty captured by the Germans IN
to July 26 includes la15s cannon.
$4,000 rifles. S.352 machine guns, 22aS
alrplanes. 1S6 balloons and , airships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Wolfe and Marquisette Curtains
to Make Your Home Attractive.

They not only add beauty the windows
but they shade from the intense light of the us
Al. suitable for autumn and winter
White and Ivory Wolfe and Marquisette Curtains, with
Finch hemsitched border ~ yards long $500 pair
White and Ivory Wolfe and Marquisettc Curtains, with
lace edge, $3.50 pair.
Marqusette Curtains, with Dutch valance, white and
ivory. trimmed with neat lace edge, $500 pair.
Soft Wolfe Curtains with Dutch valance and neat lace
edge 500 pair.
NEW CURTAIN SWISS HAS JUST ARRIVED.
Figured and Dotted Curtain Swiss, in variety of
attractive designs 1t should be selected now and max
ing commenced for fall. SO inches wide, 2O 40c
yard 40 inches, Csc yard
White. Cream and Ecru Marquisette excellent quail
ity Sc yard
aoosG strst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14

The fourth annual missionary con-
ference of the Southern Methodist as
sembly began a six-day session at Lake
Junaluska, near Asheville, y. G., yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
JAPANESE MISSION
WELCOMED TO j. S.
Brings Message Of FraternaI
Greeting, Declares viscount
Ishii, Ambassador.
GLAD OF WAR PREPARATION

BY the Associated Press.
A PACIFIC PORT August "A. = The
hospitality of the west was offered today
for the entertainment of japanese mis-
sion which landed here yesterday en- route
to Washington. Short automobile excur-
sions, a luncheon rendered by the mayor
and a. review of troops took up most OF
The time of the visitors today.
Tomorrow and next day trips of some
distance into the country have been
planned.
I'VE are here declared Viscount X.
Tshi, ambassador extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary. responding to an
address of welcome from the mayor, "as
the representatives of Japan on a mission
of friendship and good will. We come as
allies in common cause.
He adverted to this nations war PAN
oply and its meaning to Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Message of Fraternity.

I'VE shall proceed to Washington. car
rying to your great President and to the
American people a message Of fraternity,
confidence and cheer. 1t is our ambi-
ti0h-if that were necessary-to i'm
press once more upon the American peo-
pie the solemn fact that Japan stands
with you. heart and soul. in your lofty
purpose to make this world the abiding
place of liberty. justice and fair play.
''In this crisis of the worlds affairs
We are proud to call ourselves the allies
of the great American republic. and we
are honored by your trust and good will.
II can only add that this splendid
demonstration at the very moment of
placing our feet upon your hospitable
shores fills our hearts with gratitude
and inspires every member OF this COM
mission with the conviction that the OBJ
jects of our visit to America are already
guaranteed
Preparations for the reception of the
mission. in charge of civic authorities
went to the minutest detail. even the
streets selected for the line of march be-
ing sanded. to prevent the mischance of
a horse slipping.
banquet was rendered the mission
last night by resident Japanese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Bishop Wilson Goes to France.

NEW YORK, August 14.-Bishop
Luther B. Wilson. formerly of Balti-
more, Md. and Chattanooga. Tenn. now
resident bishop in New York city Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church has
sailed for France in connection with
Young Mems Christian Association
work among the American troops. ac-
companied by twelve others described
as mostly mature men. This brings the
number of the association workers either
in France or on the way up to 100 men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Japan Sees Only Benefits.

I'VE are particularly glad to be here
just at this time he said when all
America is showing courage. patriotism
energy and whole-hearted zeal. Naturally
Japan is interested in your preparations.
We are glad to see them. Not a sensible
person in Japan sees anything in your
preparations but great benefit to both
countries in the future.
we have always had confidence in
the fundamental justice. sound sense
and broad vision of Americans. We
are glad of your preparations on land
and sea. because we believe they mean
an earlier peace"
Breckenridge Long, third assistant
secretary of state, and Gavin McNab.
an attorney sent from Washington.
with representatives of the Army and
Navy, boarded the liner bringing the
mission as she made port. with the
rising sun flag of Japan flying at her
forepeak in honor of her distinguished
passengers
A United States battleship circled the
vessel until the mission was put
aboard a launch, shore bound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14

A new pocket to protect valua bles
being carried about Is designed to be
attached to the lining of shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
Welcomed at Landing Place.

The real ceremonies of welcome be-
gan at the landing place. Masses Of
troops at present arms lined the
street while the Japanese anthem was
played. Lines of troopers rode beside
the automobiles which escorted the
mission to the city hall, where APP
plause greeted each member of the
mission presented by the mayor to the
people. When Eiscount Ishii made his
declaration of alliance and friendship
the cheering became thunderous as the
crowd caught the significance of his
utterance. and the viscount, who had
been reading in moderate voice from
his manuscript, continued in vigorous
tones:
This, perhaps, is neither the time nor
the place for a detailed exposition OF
the plans and hopes which have in
spired our mission he said. 1T is suf-
ficient that you see in our presence here
this afternoon Japan's pledge of loyalty
to the principles for which America has
thrown down the gauge of battle.
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
HINDENBURG ORDERS LINE
At cAMBRAI HELD TO
LAST MAN; FEAR TANKS

LONDON, Nov. 2T.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg. the driving force
OF the great German war machine.
has ordered that Cambria be held
to the last man." according TO state
ments made by prisoners captured In
the struggle raging around Bourbon
wood.
As the German line In the west
stands today the fall of this strong
hold would be q strategic calamity to
the Germans, and the divisions bait
tered into wrecks by the British
drive against the Cambrai defenses
are being reformed and sent back
into the fray as fast as the officers
can perform the task.
German Raah ARTILLERY.
German artillery. held In reserve
At the base OF Lille. has been rushed
to the front, and is now posted be-
hind cambrai, oueant, and Buileeourt
shellIng the British lines.
That Field Marshal Haig has the
Germans. guessing is shown by their
nervousness. Dispatches from the
front today said that German batter
les all along the front from Lens to
ST. Quentin keep a steady shower, Of
star shells lighting up the field from
sunset TO dawn, not knowing where
the next thrust will be made.
The Germans apparently fear the
British tanks fnore than they do the
infantry, for the tank attsck delivered
on the first day OF the attack did
more than anything else 20 smash the
Hindenburg line, and they have put
wholesome fear into the hearts OF
the Teutons.
BFItlHh Continue Pressure.
In front Of Cambria the British
have continued TO launch their chief
pressure northwest OF cambrai. at
tempting. to drive between the Ger.
man base and. Queant and thus get
in the rear OF the German defenses
along the Drocourt-oueant switch. a
! series Of positions supporting the
| northern end Of THE Hindenburg line
The big objective OF the British.
which lies behind all Of the offensive
/ operations In northern France since
| The opening OF the attacks in the
| spring, IL to break through to the
French coal fields and Industrial dis
] trict which lies behind the Hinden-
burg line.
Military experts express the opinion
that the fighting VIII continus
through the winter. in spite Of incle'
ment weather and muddy terrain.
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
'HYATTSVILESEX-MAYOR
CTVESTWO SONS TO NAVY

HYkrrsvILLE. Nd. Nov. 27.-For'
msr Mayor and Mrs. Edward Devlin,
of this place, have given their all
two sons-to the fight against abso-
iutism. The boys, Edward. Jr., and
John, are In the navy. the former
having enlisted nearly year ago
and the latter several months ago.
Edward formerly was in Company +,
local militia. serving with this COM
mand on the border.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. X. Pariette have
two sons at Annlston- They are Rob-
ert Upton and p. X. Parlette, Jr., both
OF whom Joined the local mill az
soon as they were old enough Rob
ert ls q sergeant and Perciyal cor
poral
has contributed two OF his three sons
to the army. Vernon and ''Toots'
Garrison are with. the local troops ~
Admission. Richard. the other son
was formerly q member OF Company
f, but was rejected before the com
pany went to the border on 'accouni
OF physical disqualifcations.
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

heavy that the Germans have sustained Cambria
conjunction with the
tanning their defensive alignment against heavy French
south Of Cambria Aace well the drought
by the Italian campaign has apparently had the effect Of
exhapng their reaeVe before the British Nor have the
withdrawn from the Russian front seemingly
bolster defense that otherwise
failed altogether in the face Of the great allied offensive operation
British least for the time being have literally
Sandsl the Cambria battle The forces of General
bated their through the crucial
Cambria and dominate the country all
beyond German official reports yet
the this vital Of defense
indirectly by the statement that the village of Bourbon the
still German hands But the
chronicles the capture considerable portion Of the village
official reports in regard to the Italian
ghsbOu in attitude indicating plainly that the
the defensive in the vital northern
Bnta The Germans
attacks they made local whereas
ered against the Italian left center and right after artillery
All these attacks Rome
with sangunary losses to the TeuOnic troops
of the French advance
the of Hill 34 strongly
heed the positions no counter attacks
French hold all their gains.
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
The Government Officially
Recognizes the Whiskey Evil

The Congress 0ave the Tesdnt full
stop entirely the nanfGcre Of beer fir its alcoholic
tent Acting udsr this authority and tie Recommendation
issued today firing beer pc and
providing of used ben feed
ing cattle Th U have the effect making beers lot0er
the voe of mater used that IN the
beers CH contain than s5 cent Of distilled
iOater The full tsrt Of the order follows:
The President has approved the recommendation of
the Food Administration that the alcoholic content of
beer should be reduced in the first instance to 80 maxi
num- and that the volume Of grain to be used in brewing
shall be reduced to an amount approximately 709o of
the amount of grain formerly used enabling the brewing
of the same volume Of beer.
Further provisions are being made to increase the
maximum output of cattle feed from brewing establish
ments. ttr.
The food bin provides for the prohibition of the
of foodstus in the production of distilled spirits for
beverage purposes and the of food s for the pro-
ducton of distilled drinks stopped September g.
There is however, in the country from two to three
supply of whskey, brandy and gin, and other distilled
liquors The food bill provides that these liquors can be
commandeered by the Government If required for pur
poses of manufacture of alcohol for munitions
On the other hand the requirements for industrial
alcohol in addition to the normal output from sawdust
and other waste products is at present negligible
Those who wish brewing entirely suppressed shoud there
fore bear IN mind that such pursued the
Try would be placed whiskey basis entirely and the
amount of alcohol consumed would most probably increase
The desabiIiy of saving al the grain used IN brewing
from the point Of of food conservation therefore linn
tied by the social question involved m the exclusive Of
whskey.
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
LONG, HARD STRUGGLE
TO WIN WAR, DECLARES
CONGRESSMAN STEPHENS

A long and hard struggle is ahead
10 defeat Germany. and the, United
States must prepare accordingly. 1t
win not do to under-estimate the
enemy.
This is the view held by Congress-
man stephens Of Nebraska, who has
just reached washington on his re-
turn from q trip to the battienelds
Of western Europe. Ar. Stephens IL
one Of the six members OF the House
who have returned for the session.
sThe war will be q long one. said
Nr. stephens. awe must prepare for
AZ on a great scale. was very much
inpressed with the bigness OF It and
the tremendous Importance OF II
America can't do too much CT hurry
too rapidly in order to sustain those
nations that are worn TO the oone
with three years OF hard hghting.
There Is nc question. that the Al
lies Will win the war II - q. cues
tion Of time and money and SUCK
.swe visited Belgium and were
especially touched with our trip
there. We learned the old story OF
the terrible tragedy of that c9pn-
Nr. stephens spoke mighty Of the
administrative efficiency Of the
American army, and said he was very
much encouraged. BY reason OF Wha.
he saw when he visited the Aueri.
can troops at the headquarters ol
General Pershing. -
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
HsIe REPORTS REPULSE
OF FURIOUS ASSAULT BY
FOE At BOURBON WOOD

LONDON Nov. z':-Hepuise %
violent enemy eooh.er n a-sA aS
nortneAst. eoIns -. ~ sr..s,.., 80
Nes Announeee M - = : = 80 -, = - :
today.
The assault came late last nlghc
Tt was the hrst counter thrust ot
major force which the enemy nag
aireeted eeSinst tne nsS ss 1 nno5 sor %
se.r,~ t,re1ty-four hours. Near by,
a B5urIon wood, however. the nght-
ing hes been. almost continuous, the
1osition being half Briusn aha hsiL
German, WIN DON 49,.
Noiehiy 70 Avn
Return eo Old Warfare.
The effect Of Byng's follow-up sur
-.,-.,,--s. !. ,,..,.,,- ., ,Eo olS
The Washington times., 1917-11-27
AMERICAN NAMES N
CANADIAN CASUALTIES

OTTAWA. nov. sz.-A long list q
Americans are mentionsd b the eag-
ualty list Of the Canadian Overseas.
posted today. They are e. foiloNss
killed IN aetion-G. B. Madden. Hay
y ard, via; c. J. McHames. San Fraa-
cIsco; J. c. castIsnan. Detroif; a. @.
Ayers. Great Falls. Mont: s. J. sta
pies. Rochester, y. r. J. y. Lacey.
Cortland, n. r; Herbert 8harp. DE-
troit: =. Bower, Lowell. Mass.s ~ ".
Haven. Portland. Me.i Q. Brown. Bos-
ton.
Died-w. r. Motca1fs. Pslms. NIch.
Presumed to have died-a W. Pc
ters. wilton. N. II.
Wounded-JsL l. FIutor, Long Beach,
Wash: c. Cherry. Denver. Col: ".
Creighton, Chicago c. c. Ber!eys
william Mckay. and Ralph Grew, De.
trolt, MIch-s J. h Andersen, Steven
son. MINI; C. =. Loftu4 Depanw,
Ind: Thomas Frosio. Coronado. Cali
n. L Riker. Grafton. Iowa Corr.
Herman Kellogg, Grand Rapidh. 1Llch.
Nissing-SsrHt John gufherIand
Wood. Ravenna, Ohio; G. Martin, Van
Buren,. Ms.s +. A sheyVocd, Island
Falls Ne