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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
GERMAN.

October - (night).-StFong attacks
In Flanders southwest Of Deynze and
east of CeurtFai resulted in q limited
gain of territory by the enemy.
On the eastern bank Of the Aisne,
on both sides of Vouxiers and east OF
Aire violent French attacks failed.
(Day).-The British have placed
machine guns in the tower Of the
church at st. Armand, which had been
spared by US. On both sides of Sloes-
mas and Le Cateau there were re-
newed enemy attacks. AS the result
OF nocturnal engagements the farm of
Amerval- remained in his hands.
French attacks In the forenoon north
Of the Ssyre, spd in the afternoon on
wide front between Disc and the
Serre. were repuised. Northwest Of
AesbfecouFt RichscouPt 8 lei ian
troops carried . successful counter
attack.
On the Afsne heights east of you-
sfers violent fighting continues. We
Fecaptured By successful counter at
tacks the heights east Of Vandy and
between Ballay and Chestres,s and
north Of Fslstss. and held thsm
against strong enemy counter attack.
East Of oltzy . partial enemy attack
After violent artillery preparation
the Americans attacked north Of Som
mersnce, and on Q wide front on both
sides OF B2atheVilfa- The enemy at
tasks broke down under our Ore and
~ . result OF our counter attacks.
The Americans again suffered heavy
losses. especially 0nder the IRE Of our
machine guns enA iafantry rt1AA.
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HUNS TO BE STEADILY HAMMERED
THROUGHOUT WINTER MONTHS

cuIate that. by the Law of averages.
the coming winter will be miider.
1t is Indicated that the Americans
are settled Indefinitely into their pres
ent positions and their part in the
general program is we'll defined. 1t is
to be expected that they will Goa inue
to deliver short. smashing joits
sweeping line.
The big rains made between the
American front and the sea are con-
coded to have been due in large
measure to the menacing demonstra-
ton by the Americans and by the
enforced employment by the Germans
Of thirty divisions here. The enemy
mass forces of men and ma eriaas
in front OF Gen. Pershing's troops
at the expense of other places. be-
cause to fail to hold the line be-
tween the Mouse and Grand Pre-
would endanger an enormous area.
Yankee Spirit Still High.
The spirit of the Americans Is un-
broken by the determined opposition
Of The Germans and both officers and
men speak confidently of the day
vital connecting road extending
westwardly through Stenay. Daily
counter attacks by the Germans re-
fleet the desperate character of their
defense. Rugged, wooded hills
which serve as natural aids are sup
plemented by the most eiaboratelv
prepared series Of defense an: the the
the lines of resistance converge as
they approach Verdun. In front of
the Americans they are almost
within rifle shot of each other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
BELGIAN.

October 22.-The enemy sought to
maintain his positions on the Lys and
the canal from Deynzs to the Dutch
frontier. He attempted several coun-
ter attacks for the purpose Of forcing
us back west of Peteghem, which we
had occupied Sunday. Ali these at
tacks failed with heavy losses. The
Belgian army crossed at several points
the Canal de Derivation de la Lys
In their retreat the Germans were
compelled to throw 200 vehicles into
the Bruges-Ghent canal near Miserie.
west of St. Georges.
The French troops have established
south of Deynze bridgehead to a
depth of three kilometers over an
extent OF four kilometers. Patrols
have trayersed the course Of the Lys
farther south to Vive-St. Cloi.
In the course Of these operations
1.i0o Germans were taken prisoner
by the French.
The second British army, despite
considerable resistance from machine
guns and artillery. have advanced on
a front of I. SEQ meters (about q nnile)
between the Lys and the Scheidt and
have established a bridgehead ON the
right bank of the Scheldt east of
PecQ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05


/ Dietrich concluded
Women to Have Primary Voice.
Calling attention TO the tact that
while women viii not be able to vote
I the first year in the general election
D they can appear at the primary
Judge Dan II. Jackson was the next
7 speaker. The eueophytes' in politics
Z can have all the fun OF attending the
Z general kill" however. for the pri-
mary tells the tale. and before then
7 the women viii have the opportunity
I Of registering by telling their names,
I ages and previous condition OF servI-
lude. the speaker explained.
These are serious times, Judge
Jackson continued. "and not the ordi-
nary times when a man might be re-
warded FOR 10 years service IN a
minor state office, but the time has
] cannot afford TO send TO Washing ton
f q Sears Roebuck' statesman At this
time, when the eyes OF the world are
turned appealingly on the United
States, we Of this district should send
a man 10 Washington who IS on
{ speaking acquaintance at the white
house
Most OF our public servants are
pretty well paid for their services,
the speaker concluded with reference
70 the reward for service argument
Wants No President Fighter
me AAAe- AAAM "a +AAH @IAAE1A 4aaaaAAAa---
viii be TO render TO the nation, and TO
the war department, the best service
and we want q man who represents
the great American people Of this
district. who we know is American
from the solcs Of his feet 10 the
crown Of his head. There are times
when the president makes demand on
congress for certain things. and we
do not want q. man there who fought
him tooth and toe nail
Frr FfrHnFr Fm=
Gress and shall not leave q stone IN
turned in this election Now. I IN
derstand that Mr. Cobb has said he
would run for the office il the call IS
made. and It has been my experience
that when q man begins 10 listen for
the call he hears it,
Mrs. Rawlings Praises Candidate
Mrs J. A. Rawlings was the next
TO address the assembly, opening with
congratulations that the women are
now in possession Of what they
worked for so long and hard. You
are largely indebted for this privi-
lege 10 Zach Lamar Cobb she said,
then tracing in a brief way the his
tory Of the equal suffrage movement.
Airs. Rawlings had known Mr. Cobb
Ions time and declared he had al
ways made good and that THE women
OF FL Paso should be proud TO cast a
vote for a man with his high ideals"
Explaining that the man elected 70
congress should understand local con-
ditions thoroughly. but should be
more than a local figure. judge J. "
GoEEin then introduced 2fr. Cobb. ex-
pressing the belief that he meets .
these conditions The call came from /
every end OF the district and from 1
every class and condition. judge Cos
gin said
Time Tor Serious Thought.
IN a talk brimfll Of patriotism. 1Tr.
Cobb thrilled HIS hearers with his I
declaration q the principle OF 100 I
percent Auericanism-
This is @ serious occasion FOR me. 7 I.
thank Judge GoEEin and all OF you
from the bottom Of my heart he I
'Densd. relating then that his mother.
3 years old, IS now weeping over the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05

hHAA1NG his race on platform Of
4fl 100 percent 1nadulterated Amer.
icanisn, and exposing senator Claud
p. Hudspeth-s Unfavorsble stand
On woman suffrage and prohibition
zach Lamar Cobb wired in his resiE-
nation as customs collector TO Wash
ington and announced himself for
congress at a mass meeting at the
Texas Grand theater Thursday night
when hundreds OF his friends gath
cred 10 Join in the call.
Starting on a vigorous campaign Of
speechmaking that win reach every
corner OF this expansive district, 5fr
COBB announced that Friday night he
would speak at Esleta. Saturday az
leruoon At 2 o'clock at Clint. and sun
DAY evening AZ Albuquerque, n. II, TO
open the third Liberty loan campaign
in New Mexico and that Monday even
ing he and Mrs. Cobb would leave on
a tour Of the various cities and COM
uunitieE IN the west Texas congress
si0nal district He VIII make his first
stop at Pecos.
1Ir. Cobb referred 70 the pleasure
lie fel= at the large attendance at the
opera house, and added Il feel that
nus - a large attendance considering
flat the campaign has notEvet com
rnenced- but I also know that there
are 1000 people believing In the prin-
oiples we stand for. In attendance to-
night at tbs big revival in the taber-
uacle- I wish 70 express my hearty
approval Tor this revival and 60 say
thar I hope &c VIII do the maximum
sood ID this community
GoEEin Voices the Call
The meeting which vas attended
by many Of the newly eufranchised
uc ners Of the opposite sex. was pre-
sued over by Judge J. II GoEEin, who
announced that this meeting had been
called 20 further the interests or the
people OF FL FasO and west Texas
1t is always 10 a mans credit when
re hears the call before offering him
SELF FOR political office" said judge
HoEEu- Our interest now is wide
and extensive, and is the future hap
niness OF mankind The man selected
Tor congress should possess not only
courage and ability. but a hiEher
sense Of duty and honor, and a patri-
etlsn thar is beyond reproach. and
man who is in sympathy with that
crest uau who DresideE over our des-
t1ar CALI and We make IL I'm no uu-
certain note. for thar man who win
best conserve the principles we love
and H1o Wiz best uphold that flag we
adore"
Miss Dietrich speaks for Cobb.
4liss Louise Dietrich, the first
speaker presented 10 the audience. ]
said j had been her fortune many
times TO plead for votes for women. /
-u- for The first time she vas appear Z
ng before an audience OF men and /
women with a plea Tor votes FOR a F
man. 1T should be a pleasure 70 the /
women that the first vote they cast
IN THIS district VII be for such = .
nan as him on whose behalf ere are .
gathered here" That BIT. Cobb had \
The welfare Of women and children
~ heart the speaker learned several
ears ago. when she saw him at .
ocal hospital tenderlv lifting an or
0hzned BABY The best is none too
good for rs women and e. Paso has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
Toilet Goods
On Sale All Day

POMPEIAN NIGHT CREAM sp1e75f1
cream in a convenient package
$50 tubes, at each. A2C
PI1ARs' SOAP-Pears, Unscented Soap is the
universal cake. Special . E1- o -
Tor Saturday 3 canes ZCC
lBRGENS SHAAIPOO-C1eanses the hair and
scalp without leaving the hair o.
brittle Liberal bottles, at each. @VC
MADAME ISEBELLS TOILET WATER-A
Iol!el water that is both fragrant and lasting.
Put Up in an attractive 20
bottle Each, at ~ z
BRADLEY,5 BATH AMMONIA bath am
monia with the fragrance Of the woodland
s sif5gI - sf 5g 5o SiTs goes sec
eALERK BOAFDS-Best quality flexible en-
cry boards, the best file for the a.
mans " boards in a package. at Q(
FA4-A OL1NE FACE POWDER-AEads by the
makers OF the famous Palm Olive Soap.
So I-91 sp ssiS1Iag sf worth sec
l-5E4N & FIeSK,S TALCCM POWDER-A fan
blown talcun1, family scented. that n
IS equal 70 the best Each. az 4eDG
lEt- LfON'S TOOTH POWDER standard
denttrlce for more than
zeneIallol. E7c boxes at each -
ODOR SHUN-A deodorant in powder form
z5c boxes 90
Saturday. az each. 42C
-CFfrst FIoor)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05

! loss Of the last child reared at the
& Georgia homestead the boy having
died at training camp.
This war viii reach the homes OF
. all persons Of Fl Paso and West
I Texas What is it that can Justify
this bringing sorrow 70 mothers OF
/ this land, this spreading crepe across
I the doors Of American If the presi-
dent took the boys 10 sacrifice them
! for anything but a sacred cause, IL
would be red handed murder. There
could De no justification except that
everyone OF US would willingly die
: in order that America may live
Rather Be "BroI1e' Than UnfaithfuI.
Il have not sought The opportunity
TO run Tor congress am a poor
man, without a dollar on earth IN
TeStmeuts that / made before took
my present office proved unfortunate
and by them i was left in a debt I
was unabl to pay. Now, ones home
stead is exempt under the law OF
Texas, but under the law Of God no
man claims exemption, and so 7 and
my vile LETT our homestead and went
into a rented apartment. 7 had been
told that II 7 made this race oppo-
neuts would say I had failed TO pay
my debts ask them to say also
that in my four years as customs col
lector- when speculation ran RE on
private business If send my resiE-
nation 70 Washington tonight It viii
be with q clear record.
Feels It His Duty.
II rather be a private citizen with
out dollar. or beaten for office. than
injury to come 10 the commission Z
held under the grea test president that
ever lived IN America
The office I hold is just as high
and has as much dignity as congress
man. so that no personal preference
could interfere with my decision.
There is no consideration on which I
would enter this race other than e
sense OF duty to our country. Should
Judge GogEin- judge Jackson. r z
Ihomason or man like them make
the race, I would support them
Liquor Man, Kaiser Defender.
Alen Why not support Mr. Huds-
pethe There Is no conflict OF a per
2 cont lic- between his Official public
record and the enlightened view
OF the people OF West Texas that is as
impaSss bic as the Grand Canyon
Won stand aside for any liquor can
"War is lfr-r typhoid fever. No one
wanted this -Tar and all tried TO avoid
II, bur we were stricken. but we viii
come ont Of it better than before
Today the advocate OF prohibition f=
inc lGuor interests is an aid to the
Ilrst line Of defence OF the kaiser IN I
this country
Says Hudspcth DodEed Issue.
The president. through the Eecre- {
LaFT or war asked Texas to pass =
law making e impossible Tor soldiers !
IN secure liquor within ten miles OF
encamumentS. Be 70 said 20 ]
the honor or r F. Thomason and e {
" Dudley that both voted like pa
riots 20 drive liquor ont. but senator /
1uespeLn voted against the measure +
at Austin. Adolph Hoffman ure-
sented 20 senator Hudsneth a petition I
signed by $50 Fl PasoauS 0-aviuc for 4
sta tuto-T- prohibition. 1fr Hoffman
-elstes that the senator said. What is .
C you want, 7 am opposed 20 the ten 4
Continued on Page NineD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
Mayor Says Has Net
Ordered Hudsbeth Vote

The reported statement that ]
have instructed city employees to
vote for Hudspeth is based on mis-
Information" said mayor Charles
Davis Friday. q don't want to lie
drawn into any controversy. but
desire to say that / have given
city employees no instructions 10
vote one way or other in the con-
gressional fight. nor in any other
political matter. City employees are
privileged TO vote any way their
conscience Dictates
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
COBB STARTS CONGRESS RACE
At RiLLY0F HOST Of FRIENDS

Declares for Unadulterated Amercansm and Condemns
Opponent for His Stand Prohibition and Suffrage;
Resigns Collectorship; To Speak in Valley and
Start the Liberty Loan at Albuquerque.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
Wash Goods and
Linen Specials

WASH GOODS AND WHITE GOODS REM
short ends OF ginghams.
novelty Toiles, sirtings, long cloth, white waist
ings, etc. Find a dress for yourself OF daughter
in these disable lengths They are al underpri-ed-
TABLE DA1IASK REllNANTS-Lenaths Of
choice table damask-aI cotton union or an
linen; lengths from l1s to 81 yards. An under
priced for Saturdays selling.
A TABLE OF UNMATCHED PATTERN CLOTHS
Also odd dozens and half dozens Of linen table
napkins, at greatly reduced prices.
Third Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
Saturday Specials That Will Save
You MOney--ShOp in the Morning!
First Floor
Specials


WOMEN'S NECKWEAR-Wo ultra
fashionable neck fiXings, really wonderful crea-
tons in silk satin, net, organdie- or gincham-
Collar and cuff sets, separate collars, vestees
and Iabots. Many are hand embroidered while
others are trimmed with buttons and braids
shown in white or desirable colors. EN
Regular 81. values, at your choice, > &c
AUTO HATS-lanv entirely new ideas in
Auto Hats. Kinds that Withstand the wear
and tear and yet remain stylish. Materials
and colorz that reflect the present tendency
toward sport effects. Ct E0
Each, at GDae OO
WONENS CREPE DE CHINE HANDKFR-
CHIEFS-A choice selection of women's creme
de chine and Jap silk handkcrchiefs. in solid
coiors and some with con-
trasting borders. Each, at 1OC
WOMEN'S SILK GLOVES-Shown in white or
black Made Of substantial weight silk: Der
feet fittingi reinforced finger tips. 70
splendid value, at a pair, OOC
WOAIEN7S BLACK SILK HOSE-Heavv
weight, pure thread silk. Made full fashioned.
with double garter welt Of Isle. and suliced
heel and toe Shown in black only; sizes S5s
to to 95s; Regular $50 value. &TTR
Saturday only, pair, at GO4oAO
CHILDREN'S SOCKS-AIsde Of fine mercer
lied Isle thread, in white, pink, sky. tan. rom
per blue, and black. Snug TE
fitting with cuff. A pair, at AOC
WOAIEN'S- UNION SUITS-lIade of fine
4suge cotton, in a perfect fitting style; low
neck, no sleeve Choice of either tight OF loose
knees tape rnn shoulder straps; sizes q n
81 to A. Special values, at each, . ZC
SATIN RIBBON-A satin taffeta ribbon Of
unusual merit; substantial weights lustrous
finish, that VIII tie TO perfection 40
All wanted Spring shades. A yard, OUG
STATION ERY-Ezcellent quality writing pa
per in white or pastel tints. Splendid writing
surface; practical shapes; paper that is vel
suited for every day correspondence On
q sheets of paper and "a envelopes, ZZC
PARASOLS-A feature lot Of 1918 style para
soils Made Of good quality silk, in attractive
yet conservative colorings; short sport han
dies. Wonderfully smart effects, 90
at the popular price Of each go
HAND BAGS-Bags Of silk is Fashions de-
cree for Spring and Summer wear. SIX MORE,
Repp, and Taffeta, in black, navy. gray,
taupe, and brown Bags In novel shapes. with
pretty silk Innings; fitted with coin a z
purse and mirror. A big feature, at 90
ESA1LELED JEWELRY Bar pins and
orooches IN entirely original designs. enamel
led IN two or three coloriugs. Kinds that are
splenulu copies OF real Cloissonne. All are
perfectly made. and have strong
pin catches Choice, at JUG
-(First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-05
Women to Have Primary Voice.

presented Us with the best Miss
Dietrich concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
MARINE CORPS HEAVY
BUYER OF WAR STAMPS
Every Officer and Enlisted man at
Barracks Here Took Three in Feb
ruary-Purchases Elsewhere.

Even if they aren't sticking around
bers of the Marine Corps on duty in
Washington are helping out a lot by
buying war savings and thrift stamps
Announcement was made today from
marine headquarters here that every
officer and enlisted man at Marine bar
racks bought in February three war
savings stamps, worth s12.39.
This record, it is stated. is partly ac-
counted for by the keen rivalry which
exists between the three departments,
the adjutant and inspectors, the quar-
termaSter's and the paymaster's. at
headquarters. There was a neck-and-
neck race for the leadership. which al
most resulted in a dead heat. the adju-
tant and inspectors department Just
edGing out over the GuartermaSters de-
partment, which led in January.
In the adjutant and inspectors de-
partment. S12.76 worth of stamps was
sold for every man detailed there. The
per capita average in the quartermas-
ter's department was $11.95.
Remarkable records are also being
made a outlying marine posts, the re-
cruit depot at Paris Island s. G., lead
ing for February, with an average of
more than one SAB stamp sold 10
the Thousand odd men passed s23,-
600 for the month. The marine bar
racks at the Charleston IS c. navy
yard made a splendid showing. too,
with 5000 worth of stamps sold to
every man there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
PROPOSED NEW TERMINAL
FOR w., B. & A. R. R. is TOPIC
Discussion of Question by Board of
Trade Executive Committee-Other
Meetings Announced.

The executive committee Of the
Board of Trade. at a meeting in the
rooms of the organization this after
noon. is considering the proposal to
make the Masonic Temple, 18th street
and New York avenue. the terminal
for the Washington. Baltimore and An
napolis cars to relieve congestion at
18th street and New York avenue.
1t is probable the executive commit
tee will appo.ht a subcommittee to at
tend the hearing on the proposal be-
fore the public utilities commission on
March Is.
At noon tomorrow James T LLOYD will
hold a meeting of his subcommittee of
the Board of Trade on retirement leg
iSlation for school teachers Rov C.
Claflin will call a meeting of his sub
committee on higher pay for teachers
and other employees of the school sys-
TEN AZ 1870 tomorrow.
The possibility of securing larger
appropriation for night schools in the
District next year viii be considered
by special subcommittee headed by
w. H. Lee. at a meeting at AS We'd
neSday afternoon.
The membership committee of the
board will meet at 1850 Wednesday
and the committee on parks and reser-
vations will meet late Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY
ENDS 1918 SESSION
Last Act Is Adoption of Conference
Report of the Appropriation Bill.
School Funds Reduced.

RICHMOND, Va, March 11.-By a
unanimous vote the senate and house
of delegates of the Virginia general
assembly adopted the conference re
port Of the appropriation bill yesterday
morning at 1890 o'clock. after being in
session one hour. Immediately there
after both branches adjourned until
tomorrow for the ten days constructive
session. during which Gov. Westmore-
land Davis will scrutinize and sign the
bills which were passed during the 1918
session.
The most important change from
either of the appropriation bills result
ed in a decrease of the school appro-
priation in the senate bill from $500 600
to $750.o00 and an increase from
S5S0,000 to $750,000 in the house meas
ure. This was concession on the part
of the senate of $40. 900 and on the part
of the house of $4,000
Among important bills enacted were:
Providing for creation. construction
and maintenance of a state highway
system, federal prohibition amend
ment. the Baker dog law. the state
budget system bill. workingmens
compensation act. bank stock taxation,
special tax bills for schools, roads and
health. salary increase for state en-
ployes and compulsory education
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
ADAM \. wEsCHLER, AUCTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE BEING THAT SPLENDID
MODERN !. + Z Z o = APARTMENT
HOTSE. KNOWN As THE MORTON"
NUMBERED 1882 r STREET NORTH
WEST. CONTAINING FOUR STORIES AND
CELLAR. TWENTY EIGHT APARTMENTS
BY virtue OF q certain deed of duly
corded in Laber No. 3459, folio 373 seq. Of
the Land records Of the District Of Columbia. and
ST the request of the party secured thereby. the
Undersigned surviving trustee will offer for sale
nv public auction, in frnn- NJ the premises.
FRIDAY. THE TWESTY-SECoSp DAY or
MARCH. AID. 1918. AT FOUR O'CLOCK p. NJ,
the following described land and premises. sit
Late in the city Of Washington. District Of Co
tvyeuJy-foGr tl2it in Harry Wardmsu and
fhornss bones subdivision OF lots numbered
sevetty four 80 uinety-fye t9jl Inclusive,
IN square numbered two hundred and eight t20sl
SIS per plat recorded in the Office Of the surveyor
:or the District OF Columbia. Lihcr if. folio
Sc. improved by premises No. 1iS2 Il street
northwest, otherwise known The Morton"
apartment house.
Terms Of sale: One fourth ~ the purcha So
money 20 he paid in cash. balance in three
equal instailmrnts- payable il one, and three
years, with Interest at Is per cent per aunUIn
payable semi annually FROM day NJ sale. secured
by deed of trust upon the property sold or all
Of s. $50 required Of the purchaser at the time
Of sale. All conyryanrinr. recording revenue
stamps ard notarial fees At the Of the pur-
cha seT. Terms Of sale be complied with with
in fifteen days from day OF sale. otherwise the
trustee reserves the right 10 resell The property
ar the risk and cost % the default;ng purchaser
after FIVE days advertisement Of such resale in
some newspaper published in the city Of Wash
ington, u. c. GEO. W. F. SWARTZELJ.
tnhs ussds cySu Surviving trustee.