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Evening star., 1918-06-12
At the Crisis.

The critical hour in the great bat
tie raging in France approaches. With
in the next two days it possibly will
be definitely proved whether the Ger
mans are to carry out their chief pir-
pose of so fanking the French salient
stretching from the Disc to the Aisne
that the French will have to with
draw. Undeniably the situation is a
serious one if Gen. Foch really intends
to hold this important territory
stretching northwest of scissors, and
it is believed he does, in view of the
tremendously important bearing it will
have upon any offensive actions which
the allies may attempt in the future.
On the western side of the new
salient to the south of Noyon and
Montdidier the French have reacted
strongly against the Germans on a
mile front between
Rubescourt, a short distance south of
Montdidier, to the region of st. Maur.
The French have driven back the foe
more than a mile, thereby enhancing
the security of their western flank and
bringing some menace to the Germans
nearer the Oise. 49,.
The Germans have penetrated
farther south in the center, having won
and lost Antheuil, few miles north
west of Compiegne. But it is the
German effort in the strip Of terri
tory stretching from Antheuil to
Machemont and Ribecourt> that offers
the most serious menace to the Oise-
Aisne salient. The Germans have been
able to progress into Ribecourt, a lit
tie more than a mile from the Disc.
The French forces operating in the
narrow salient between the banks of
the Disc and the line of combat have
been forced back. The Germans are
attempting to debouch along the Matz,
and if they succeed the French will
have extreme difficulty in extricating
themselves.
French positions east of the Disc
are protected by the river on the west
and on the north and by fortified po-
sitions on the east, but they are under
constant fire from three sides, Though
the Germans undoubtedly would suf-
fer tremendous losses in an attempt
to cross the oiso, they would form a
serious obstacle to French retreat
southwark ii case. Of another German
blow on the tip Of the Oise-Aisne sali-
ent. Evacuation Of the whole terri
tory undoubtedly would be Foch's pro-
cedure.
In this French salient lie d'Ourscamp
wood, Carlepont forest and De PAigue
wood, all highly important to any army
which holds them, from either an Of
fensive or defensive standpoint.
Should the French be forced out Of
them by virtue Of continued German
gains in the direction of Compiegne
the allies would unquestionably suf-
fer tremendous casualties in case they
attempted to regain them.
The French must hold firm within
the next forty-eight hours if. the Ger
mans do not utilize the Disc to the
fullest and thereby facilitate their
general plan of campaign. Undoubt-
edly terrible losses will be inflicted
on the Teutons in the Disc plateau,
completely dominated as it is by allied
guns, but this means nothing to the
German command, always ready to sac
rifce thousands Of lives to gain an
objective. Everywhere the French
show signs Of frustrating enemy pur-
pose, but the time when it can be
definitely stated that the Germans are
to fail is still to como.
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Slight Request.

slight Request.
# you have not the muscle strong
To be Of some assistance,
At least 60 travelling along
In peace throughout the distance.
The craft on which you are afoat,
Don't stir yourself to knock it.
IF you can't help to row the boat,
At least sit still; don't rock it.
IF you are not an oarsman stout
Don't chaff and dance and giggle,
Or II the waves run high about
Don't lose your. nerve and wriggl
II nothing you can do worth note
To help the work, don't, block it.
II you can't help to row the boat,
For heavens sake, DON'T rock H.
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Emergency Housing Urgent.

Emergency Housing Urgent.
It is to be hoped that the work Of
providing temporary housing for MEM
bers Of the government forces in
Washington will be speedily begun, as
the local situation is difficult and will
grow more 50 with the passage Of
weeks. II is NO reproach to Washing
ton that living quarters are hard to
find. This city has been suddenly de-
scended upon by an enormous number
Of people. During the past year 1t is
estimated that no less than $4,000 per-
sons have come here to do war work
of one kind and another. Some Of
these have gone away again, but most
Of them have remained, greatly swell.
ing the population. The housing ia
cilities have been put to the utmost
use. By dint Of taking in two and even
three times the number Of their usual
occupants the homes Of Washington
have been made to accommodate q
large percentage Of the inflow. But
there is q limit to the possibility Of
this process and that is about reached.
While a few thousand more may be
squeezed in here and there, the ma
jority Of those who are yet to como
to join the expanding departmental
service will, If the government does
not act quickly, be without quarters.
Congress has passed law and made
the appropriation for this work. Plans
are all ready, and only executive ap-
proval is requisite. Every day Of de-
lay adds to the complication. Con-
struetion Of temporary quarters will
Evening star., 1918-06-12

So far as can be judged by super
fetal indications Nicholas Romanoff's
attitude is that Of q politician who has
retired and does not wish to be dis
turbed.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

The American Federation of Labor
is evidently convinced that in a gov
ernment for the people there should be
no doubt about the people being fol-
the government.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Mandator

Not Mandatory,
"What are You going to order for
breakfast" asked the waiter.
"Orderp repeated the man with a
precise manner. IT shouldn't think Of
ordering. But I will venture defer
entially to request a boiled egg and a
cup Of coffee"
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Some Of the Berlin newspapers are
wasting valuable space in holding au-
topsies over the "hyphen," which
was expected to do so much damage
in America.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Science may yet devise some method
Of enabling the householder to lay in
his summer supply Of ice during the
winter.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

By adopting q cheap metal the ne
cessity was avoided Of constructing the
iron cross by the method employed on
yachting trophies.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

According to Mr.. Baruch's way Of
thinking a liberty bond in the hip
pocket more than compensates for the
inelegance Of a patch on the trousers.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

The fact that a Charles E. Hughes
conducted investigation does not make
much noise is no sign it is not work
ing.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Everybody thinks he knows two or
three people who ought long ago to
have been reached by an anti-loafing
law.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Mems Shirts, $1.o5

Mems High-grade Cotton Crepe
Shirts, with separate soft cuffs to
match; in plain green, pink and
canary; we'll made and finished
First Floor,
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Era of Speeehlessness.

Era OF Speeehlessness.
"You haven't made a speech in some
time"
"Why make a speechp said Senator
Sorghum. with all this war news
they wouldn't print it, and If they did
print it, nobody would read it."
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Health Benefit,

Health Benefit.
$50 you think prohibition has i'm.
proved the health Of Crimson Gulchf"
without q doubt. A lot Of the boys
are eating three square meals . day
where they used to depend on free
lunch"
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Chldren's Barefoot
Sandals
At Csc Pair

The soft, comfortable foot
wear for vacation and play
time wear. This special Of
fering consists Of children's
Barefoot Sandals and Play
Shoes, in sizes to 8 and 81
to II. Special tomorrow at csc
q pair.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

"A man dat shows spiteful envy"
said Uncle Eben, would mos likely be
robber if he had little moro cour-
age"
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Little Girls Dresses, SL.6o

Little Girls White Dresses,
high waisted models, trimmed
with dainty embroidery and lace
insertions on skirt and waist;
finished with satin ribbon: sizes Q
to years.-Third Floor.
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In q Hurry.

At highest speed the iceman rode
Because proud desire he felt
To land portion Of the load
Before it had a chance to melt.
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Won1en's Handbags, $1.9S

Women's Real Leather Hand
Bags. well made. practical
shapes and styles. with safety
locks; seal, morocco and pam
ther DRESSINGS; silk lined. fitted
with purse and mirror. Made
with the celebrated. "Turnloc"
frames, which securely lock the
bag and prevent theft.-First
Evening star., 1918-06-12

None Of the s'bone-dry" advocates
have felt it their duty to guarantee q
water supply to every community.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Umbrellas, $1.oS

Mems and Women's Umbrel-
las, fine quality rain-proof
American taffetas, with wide
taped edges; 26 and 2S inch par
agon frames: good assortment
OF stylish and 'serviceable han
dies. in hardwood, fancy carved,
metal trimmed and natural wood
handles.-First Floor.
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Lawn Kimonos, 81. SO

Lawn Kimonos, in pink. blue
and lavender designs: made with
set-in sleeves; white collar and
cuffs; full skirts.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Curtain Scrim. lZILc

36-inch Curtain Scrims, pretty
floral border and figured centers,
various colorings: taped or plain
edge. Full pieces, from which
you may buy as many yards as
you wish.-Foufth Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Stripe Gabardine, 49c

36-inch Pencil-stripe {Iabardine,
white grounds with white. pink,
blue and green pencit stripes:
fine wool-fnish Qu8ity.-Ffrst
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Wallace, 28c bolt

valenciennes Laces, edgings
and insertions; round and square
meshes: various widths and pat
terms; matched sets; full IL yards
in each piece.-First Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Mems Bathing Suits

Mems Bathing Suits, of cotton.
and wool mixtures; blue, black
and gray. with striped or plain
armholes.
Two piece style, at 11.l5 to @4.9S
First Floor.
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White Pearl Buttons,
lOc Card

White Pearl buttons, for
skirts. waists, and trimming
purposes; self shank and sew.
through styles: in sizes from ~
to %b Ngne: II. 8 and on card,
according to sise-Fffst Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Oriental Laces, 1OLzc
Oriental Lace Edgings. white
and ecru colors; inches wide:
many desirable patterns.-First
Floor.
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.onnen,s Silk Hose. $1.15

Women's Pure Six Hose, white
only; full fashioned foot, double
sole and toe. high spliced heel;
imperfect,-FfH8t FOOf.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Mems Half Hose, SOC

Mems Thread Silk Half Hose,
full fashioned. double Isle sole
and toe. high spliced heel; in black,
white and plain colors; irregular
weaves.-First Floor.
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Bleached Sheets, $1.35

$3.50 s e a m less Bleached
Sheets, single-bed size; made of
fine close woven sheeting cotton,
First Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Dressing Sacques, 9Sc
Sacques. assorted neat patterns;
hemstitched collar and cuffs:
belted backs. Extra and regular
sizes.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Stripe Taffeta Silk, $1.5o

36-fnch Stripe Taneta SIX,
heavy, rich, lustrous grade. in
this seasons new and most de-
sirable stripe combinations. for
making sports suits and skirts
First Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Mems Underwear, SOC

Mems Varsity Athletic Under
wear. sleeveless and quarter
sleeve shirts: knee-length draw
ers, with double seat and side
adjusting straps.-First Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Boys Straw Hats, 78c

| Boys Jap Split Straw Hats. in
blue, black, brown and bleached.
All with leather inner bands; suit
able for children from 2 to 8
IyearS of age.-Third Floor,
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ChiIdren's Pajamas, $1.49

Children's One-piece Pajamas,
lightweight material, in blue,
pink and white: trimmed with
silk frogs; sizes to II years.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12

Shaving Soap, &c Cake
Williams Shaving Soap, round
cakes to fit shaving mug.-Ffrst
Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Bows Pants, 98c

Boys Fancy Cashmere Knicker-
booker Pants, all dark patterns;
sizes to II years.-First Floor,
Bar9ain Booth.
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Bedspreads, $500

Scalloped Crochet Eiedspreads.
with cut-out corners; an extra
heavy quality; full double-be2
size.-First Floor.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Slop Jars, CSC

Stoneware Slop Jars, with cover
and bail handle. Full size.-Base-
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Boys Suits, SlO.5O
Garden Hose, $3.08

Extra quality Five-ply Rubber
Garden Hose. 25 foot lengths: COM
plete with combination brass
nozzle. Fully guaranteed.-Base.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
. Talcun Powder, II

Brighton Talcum Powder. good
quality. nicely scented talcum.-
First FsnOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-22

graduated from the shipley School at
Bryn Mawr. and is now in her second
year at Wellesley, from which she
will graduate two years hence.
Mrs. Davis is a woman of many in
born social graces and well adapted
to carrying off the social honors of
the American embassy in London. She
was born in the West Virginia town
which claims her husband as a native
son, and lived there most of her life.
She is educated in the broadcast sense
of the word. and. while a pleasing
conversationalist. is also highly diplo-
matte, making smile go where a
word would mar situation.
Mrs. Davis drives her own electric
here, as she will doubtless do in Lon
don. and one Of the most familiar
sights to the members of the Metro
politan Club is her natty electric
parked before the State Department
Red Cross workrooms in H street,
near by.
She has scarcely missed day from
her work there all during the hot
summer days, except for the short
visit with Mr.. Davis to the Secretary
of State and Mrs. Lansing at Hender-
son Harbor, and it was through her
ingenuity that the models for the
well adapted children's clothes were
made by Mrs. Lansing and her CO.
workers in the State Department to
send to the orphans of Belgium and
France. Mrs. Davis has also done
canteen work and is we'll versed in
almost every war relief measure car
ried on in this country.
Mrs. Davis his had her sister. Mrs.
T. M. Watson - Indianapolis, and the
latter's small son as guests for two
weeks past, and they, only left the
day after Mr.. Davis appointment as
ambassador to Great Britain was con-
firnfed by. the Senate. MrsApaxasessfll
probably accompany her daughter to
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Personality of Mrs. Davis.

The appointment of Solicitor Cen
eral John W. Davis, one time repre-
sentative from West Virginia, to the
important. post of ambassador tc
Great Britain aroused enthusiasm ir
Washington society. and kilograms
of congratulations from all over the
country show that the keen salts
faction is not merely local. The first
appearance of Mrs. Davis in public
since the appointment was made. was
at the dinner. given by the Secretary
of State and Mrs. Lansing Friday
evening in honor of his royal high
ness Prince Axel Of Denmark, when
congratulations were-renewed. The
new ambassador is now at Bern
Switzerland, where tomorrow he will
take part in the American-German
prisoner conference as delegate
from this country. He will perhaps
not return to America before present
ing his credentials in London.
Mrs. Davis has made absolutely nc
plans for going to England. but will
probably make. the trip in the early
Davis. though only seventeen, has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-22

Mrs. Lathrop, president Of the organf-
zation. in Paris. in making known the
particular needs of the wounded In
| the hospitals at Mentone.
| Since we entered the war these
American women have done splendid
| diers and many Of the boxes sent
from the local headquarters Of the
American Fund for French Wounded
have been sent directly from Paris
to Miss Fowler, who has distributed
| the contents.
| Three of the most important organ
| izations engaged in war work in the
District. the Red Cross Helpers Aux
| iliary, the American Fund for French
! War Relief. have moved to their new
quarters at 400 New Hampshire
! avenue. the former Italian embassy.
/ These workrooms have been loaned
Italian ambassador and the Italian
| relief committee, which occupies part
i of the building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp have
arrived in Washington for q short
| dence, 1901 Goth street, which they
| will shortly open for the winter.
Col. and Mrs Archibald Hopkins are
4
| at LenoX, Mass.
The marriage of Miss Wil1owdean
| Chatterson and Ensign Edward Smith
| Handy, Sd, U. S. N. r. F., took place
at noon yesterday at the home of the
| brides uncle. Mr.. Logan Paschal Ken
| needy, 1903 Hobart street northwest.
| The bride is the daughter of Judge
and Mrs. j. Marshall Chatterson of
San Diego. Cal, and Ensign Handy is
| the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Handy
of Syracuse. N. Y.
The brides only attendant was Miss
Roberta Kennedy, who held her
bouquet. The brother of the bride
groom, Mr.. Bryan Handy of Syracuse,
N. Y, was the best man, and little
Miss Marie Mcintyre and Miss Marie
Bonnycastle were the flower girls.
| The bride was given in marriage by
her uncle. Mr.. L. P. Kennedy, and the
| ceremony was performed by the Rev.
George Peyton Craighill of Richmond,
Va.
The newly married couple left later
for brief trip to the seashore before
going to New York, where Ensign
Handy is stationed.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Ida Chatterson, mother of the
| bride; MIR. and Mrs. H. H. Handy of
Syracuse. N Y, and Mrs. Henry Martin
of Philadelphia.
Miss Mildred Kramer of Franklin.
La, is visiting her cousin, Mr.. Stephen
E. Kramer, assistant superintendent
of schools, at 17S5 kilbourne place.
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Senator Phelan a Dinner Host.

Senator James D. Phelan enter
tanned at dinner Friday evening in
compliment to Mr.. John H Rosseter
of California. who has been appointed
chief of operations of the shipping
board.
The guests to meet Mr.. Rosseter
were the Secretary Of the Interior,
Mr.. Franklin K. Lane; Senator Ken
Jones. Mr.. cambridge Colby Of the
shipping board. Mr.. Chambers, d.
rector of railroad operations; Mr..
Wallace Alexander, Mr.. Milton E.s-
berg. Mr.. Frederick Thompson, Mr..
Robert Newton Lynch. Lieut. Com
Jerome Landield and Mr.. Barbour
Lathrop.
Mrs. IRA Nelson Norris, wife Of the
United States minister to Sweden, win
return to Washington Tuesday from
Boston, where she went to place her
young son and daughter in school and
has since been paying. a round OF
visits. Mr.. Norris. who Is In Chicago.
will remain away for some time
longer.
Mrs. Dutton of San Francisco is
visiting Representative and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth-
Raymond T. Baker, director of the
mint, has Joined Mrs. Baker at Lenox.
Mass, for a brief stay. He is expected
back in Washington Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ignace Jan Paderew-
ski have leased the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Beale R Howard. 1410 18th
street, for the season, and will take
possession early in October. Mr.. and
Mrs Howard and their niece. Miss
Kathryn Gwynn. win spend the win
ter at the Lafayette Hotel
Mr.. Larz Anderson Is spending few
days at his Washington home. but
will leave soon to join Mrs. Anderson
at their country estate, Weld, near
Brookline, Mass where they Will
spend the early autumn.
Miss Silvia de Giraffe Fowler has
returned to Washington and Is at
her residence. I'LL Rhode Island
avenue. Miss Fowler has been in
France for the past six years. engaged
IN relief work at Mentone on the RI
vera. working under the American
Fund for French Wounded and aiding
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| Miss Gladys Sullivan. accompanied
| the senator from Washington several
| weeks ago, but ever since her arrlvai
in California Miss Phelan has been
confined to her home. to the concern
of ner relatives and friends.
Cant. Edmund Randolph Cooke OF
Oakland, Va. has announced the en-
sagement of his daughter, Miss Cath-
crime Harrison Mckim Cooke, to MT
| William Cazenove Gardner. son of the
] late Rev and Mrs. William F. Gard
,ner of Virginia and Maryland. Miss
Cookies mother, who died when she
was a child. was Miss Lucia Cary Har-
rison of Upper Brandon, on the James
river. Miss Cooke is visiting her
cousin, Miss Margaret Te1fair McKim
at her home. 1o11 North Calvert
main until the wedding. which will
take place in that city late in October
! The Rev. Randolph H. Mckim. rec
] tor of the Church of the Epiphany
Washington, who is cousin of the
bride-elect, will officiate.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Alexander
Lieber of cottonwood HILL" Bryn
Mawr, Pa, entertained at dinner last
night in honor of Brig. Gen. G. Nor
Charles F. Stearns of Providence
r. L, who are the house guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Lieber during the BryI
! Mawr horse show.
Maj. Edward H. Bowie has returned
from France to his home in Keokul
street, Chevy Chase. Maj. Bowie has
been for a year commanding officer OF
the meteorological division of the
tSignal Corps with the American ex'
peditionary forces.
: Lieut.. R. b. Warden, field artillery
recently returned from France has
been ordered to Camp Meade as ar
instructor.
Miss Mary Perry Brown Of 1856:
Mintwood place, has returned t.
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Shannon are now the guests of Col
and Mrs. Daniel H. Giehty at Camp
Meigs. Col. and Mrs. Gienty also
have as guest Mr.. Richard Garvey
jr. of Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Marshall DIagruder. wife Of
Lieut.. Col. Marshall Magruder. u S
A., will spend the winter in Ashville
n. c.. at Evergreen lane.
Miss Mary Phelan, Washinstor
hostess for her brother, Senator Phe.
Ian, has gone to Saratoga, where she
intends spending several weeks al
|; Monta4vo, the. lovely country scat Of
the senator in the Santa Cruz noun.
tains. Miss Phelan and her niece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Penfield at
their residence in California street.
The minister of Cuba and Nine de Ces-
pedes, with their guest Countess Cas-
tell. will leave Washington this week
for New York and will perhaps spend
some time on the Jersey coast before
returning.
Baron Knut Bonde. secretary of
the legation of Sweden, has taken
2419 Massachusetts avenue. the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Louis Coolidge of Bos-
ton and Washington, for the season,
and will take possession October 1.
Baroness Bonde and their family, who
are now a Blue Ridge Summit, will
return to Washington early in Octo-
Der.
: Baroness Inga Bonde and Baroness
Brita Bonde. sisters of the baron,
who are still at Blue Ridge Summit
with Baroness Knut Bonde, will soon
return to Sweden. after spending
some months in this country
Mr.. Hioki. the newly appointed
Japanese minister to Sweden, who
has arrived in New York en- route
from Toxic to his new post. has With
Nuida, wife Of Mr.. Nuida, third sec
rotary of the japanese embassy at
Washington. who went to New York
yesterday to meet them. Mr.. Hioki
is a diplomat Of wide experience,
having been Japanese minister to
China for a number: Of years and
more lately attached to the foreign
office in Toxic.
Mr.. and Mime. Nuida, after a short
stay in New York, win come to Wash
ington and will reside for the present
in n street, until they find an apart
ment.
Mr. Pedro vIllademoros. accounting
assistant and Mr.. Hugo Wilson, fnan-
cial and commercial assistant to the
Argentine high commissioner, have
gone to New York for a visit
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New England when she goes to re.
enter Wellesley.

+. Senator and Mrs. Morris Shepard,
accompanied by their children, are
leaving Washington today for At
lantic City, where they will remain
for about ten days.
Brig. Gen. Eli D. Hoyle has taken
a house at Chevy Chase for the win
ter, and will take possession October
81, He will have with him as guests
for the winter. his daughters, Mrs:
John KsHerr, wife of Col. Herr, and
Mrs. Shannon. wife: Of Lieut.. Col
Iaafes H.sshannofl, whose husbands
are in France Mrs. Herr and Mrs