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Evening star., 1918-02-26

present struggle for democracy and
pointed with pride to the fact that
America was solidly behind him. with
all traces of party lines eliminated.
LIE Blonde Burdette read . letter from
Capt. w. w. Dyar. pioneer resident OF
Takoma Park. who is in France. He
told of conditions as he found them at
the front and the great work that is to
be done by America.
He requested the names and addresses
Of all of the Takoma boys "over there
in order that he keep in touch with
them and render any assistance when
possible.
Mr.. Burdette told Of the work of the
war relief committee of Takoma Park.
which had fitted each of the twenty
one boys with complete outfits at an
expense of $475. A collection was TAX
en- UP with which to purchase an addi-
tional supply of wool with which to
continue the work. In addition to this
the children of the park are equipping
a ward in one of the French hospitals,
to be named after the donors.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Woman Burns Up $50;
Uncle Sam to Her Rescue

In the Kitchen Of q restaurant
@ssonewhere In Chicago" woaa-
an In happy, having rece4vea .
lefter from her good Uncle Sam
in Washington. telling her that
he Will be able to give her sDiek
and span new money for the
greater part of her worldly saw
fngD-$5O-which were partially
destroyed in . 1re in her Kitchen
recently.
Grief-strickea over her loss, the
woman put the burnt fragments
of her little fortune in q box and
sent them to the ~Gentlemen of
the United States Treasure De-
paFtment.o telling I'm broken lam
guage Of her misfortune.
After receiving the TreaSury
Department's communication, in
form1ng her that nearly all the
money would be redeemed the
overj0yeA woman wrote . letter
Of thanks.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
NEW COMPANIES FORMED.
Community Center Additions to D. G.
Auxiliary Of Red Cross.

held yesterday afternoon in the Elizabeth
v. Brown Community Center. three new
companies for the Chevy Chase. D. c..
auxiliary of the District Chapter Of the
American Red Cross were formed. Fol-
lowing the meeting. which was addressed
by Miss Mabel Boardman Of tho Red
Cross. sixty names were handed in. This
is q sufficient number to have twenty
members assigned to each company.
Miss Boardman told Of the wonderful
organisation OF all, including women. in
Germany, and said that 1t was imperative
that the women of America organise to
combat the enemy. Miss Boardman urged
tho women to organize. that they may
have just as an important part in the
world war as men.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

led the singing throughout the even-
ing: representatives OF the g. A r.;
Boy Scouts Of America, United States
Army and members OF the committees.
tfons participating In the affair inciud-
ed. in addition to the citizens associa-
tion. the Civic Study Club. Home In
terest Club, Mothers Club, Parent
Scouts and war relief committee Mrs.
G. o. Townsend, who was instrumental
in organizing the community singing
evenings, was unable to be present
on account Of illness. The entertain
ment concluded with the singing of
THE Star Spangled Banner" Refresh
ments were served by the members of
the Girls Club.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
STREET CAR STRIKE HELD UP.
Walk Out of $500 Union Workers
Deferred Pe1ding Negutiations.

BOSTON. February ga strike Of
$500 union street car men for higher
wages. set for midnight last night. was
postponed for seventy-two hours-until
midnight Thursday-by vote at = mass
meeting Of the car men last night. Mean
while an attempt will be made by union
leaders to bring about an agreement be-
tween the men and the company.
Personal pleas to the men not to strike
were made by labor leaders and federal
and state officials. A stirring call to the
patriotism Of the men was made in a
letter by Gov. Mccall. after which the
meeting voted almost unanimously to
postpone a walkout-
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Fine for Rheu matism
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain.

You'll know why thousands use Mus-
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
Get q jar at once from the nearest
drug store. It is a clean, white ointment.
made with the oil of mustard. Better
than q mustard plaster and does NOT
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
it 10 being rubbed oni
MBterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions Of lars are
used annually for bronchitis, Group, sti6
neck, asthma. neuralgia, pleurasy, rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches Of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, ehilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest III often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and 60e jars; hospital sizc, $3.50.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

luted his men when they returned and
said that only sons of Newfoundland.
born and bred on this coast. could have
accomplished such a superhuman task.
OF the forty-four rescued seventeen
are passengers. Only two of the twelve
women on board and none Of the four
children were saved. The death list
stands at ninety-two.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
TWO UNIONS REPRESENTED.

Engineering Society. and a. NJ. Conner
ford of the International Union of Steam
and Operating Engineers, appeared today
before the railroad wage commission.
With the completion Of personal evil
dence, the commission expects to begin
work Immediately on Information pre-
pared by its large statistical staff. Recon-
mendations on wage requests may be
forthcoming by March Is.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
on1y One American Aboard.

E. W. stevenson Of New York was
the only American citizen on board
the Red Cross steamship F1orizel, ac-
cording to a report of the American
consul at ST. Johns, n. F., to the State
Department. His name is not among
those reported safe.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Small-End Sale for the
End Of the Month of
House Dresses, Etc.

39c Dressing Sacques, 19c
Because there is only one size,
3s, anu they are slightly soiled, we
have reduced these figured and
striped lawn kimonos to 19c.
$1.5O House Dresses, CSC
Good enough for porch or morn
ing wear; SO well made that they
will give great service: sizes 36
and SO only; somewhat mussed.
Soc kimonos, 47c
Just a few left. Made of nice
lawn in several neat styles.
Corset Covers, 16c
Good Quality Muslin Corset
Covers: bought months ago to sell
at much higher price. To close
out, slightly mussed, 16c each.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

TIE Quinine That Does Not AfDect Head.
Because Of its toxic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMo QUININD can be taken by any
one without causing nervousness or ringing in
E. W. GROVES signature is on box. 30c.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
PremisFs Resignation Accepted,

PEKING. Sunday. February al y
unofacially announced that President
Feng Kwo-Chang has accepted the
resignation Of Acting Premier Wang
Chin Chen, who on January 10 verbally
requested permission to retire. The
president at that time declined to ao-
cept the resignation.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Spoke Of Life Of Washington.

Prof Louis b. Bliss spoke on the life
of Washington. His gentlemanly
traits, he said, should be followed by
every young man of the present day.
He spoke Of the burden which Presi-
dent Wilson was bearing during the
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Stage Was Decorated.

byterian Church. containing twenty
two stars, occupied prominent posi-
tion in the center Of the stage. Seated
on the stage were the chorus, which
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Boys Suits and Overcoats 81 90
Positively Worth S.. 100 to $7.95, L

CLEARANCE SALE the final of the February Sales in
n odds and ends of the
worth from $500 to S.95 each.
the lot Norfolk Suits Juvenile overcoats few Spring
Reefers and several Top are ege teeos eorou
Boys 59c Shirts Boys Cloth
Boys sl5o Wash Suits 79c
Evening star., 1918-02-26
$500 BIouses at SLID

You've paid So each for just
such dainty affairs of wolfe;
have trimmings of lace or en-
broidery; pearl or crochet but
tons; roll or sailor collars.
They all need a Tubing!
Ninety-four in the lot.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Rumanian Diplomat Coming to o. s.

toine Bibesco, first secretary of the
Rumanian legation in London, an
nounces.that he will soon leave for the
United States on a special mission for
Evening star., 1918-02-26
A Sale of Hosiery and
Gloves
Seonda nj

SeC0m0D OF
Women's 55c Hose, 3Sc
Black, white or colored
seamless lisle hose. highly
mercerized effect: Rave double
heels, toes, soles and garter
tops.
Seconds of
Women's $l.zS Silk Hose, &c
Full Regular Made Novelty
Hose. mostly in white. with
black stripes. The quality of
these hose is quite exceptional,
since the faults" are mere
children's zsc & SOC Hose, 1ec
Seamless Ribbed Hose. in
durable, long wearing; black
only. Subject to slight imper-
fections.
Women's 81 and $l.1S
16-Butfon Silk Gloves, soc
Have double finger tips and
are in every way worth their
full prices. except that sizes
are broken. In black, white,
pink. sky blue and faun.
Seconds OF
Women's 30c Vests, 19c
Extra Size Ribbed Vests,
have taped neck and armholes.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

Tho former Grand Duchess Olga
daughter Of the ex-Czar of Russia, Is
said to be giving piano lessons to chill
dren in Tobo1sk.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Passengers Swept to- Death.

Many of the passengers were swept
to death half-clad in less than fifteen
minutes after the steamer struck the
rocks Dozens Of passengers trapped
below decks were drowned in their
berths or at the foot Of the compan-
fonways by cascading seas which filled
the saloon.
Directed by officers and crew who
never for a moment forgot the best
traditions Of the sea in looking after
their passengers. those who escaped
from the saloon sought safety on the
bridge deck. Two hours later a giant
wall of water thundered upon them,
wrenching the structure bodily from Its
base and engulhng thirty men and
women.
"A short while later twenty persons
clfnging desperately to the roof of
the smoking room met similar fate.
The stout construction of the wire
less house saved most of the survivors
Thirty-two persons piled into the WIRE
less room, packed so closely they could
neither sit nor lie down. They were
without food, water or adequate cloth
ing. They were often engulfed by
boarding seas Some of them, badly
injured by flying timbers. and other
wreckage. died as they stood.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Very Special End-of-the-Month Blouse Sale
S5.75 Blouses, S3.4o

$5.75 Blouses, $3.49
Silk Blouses that are fully
worth s5.75, except that they
are somewhat mussed. OF
crepe de chine. Georgette and
crepe combinations or in suit
shades. Roll or sailor collars.
beaded or embroidered.
Sixty-nine in the lot.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
HORZEL RESCUED
DESCRIBE ESCAPES
Graphic Stories Of Sundays
Disaster Are Related by
Survivors.
DEATH FOUGHT FOR HOURS
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
ST. JOHNS, N. B., February 90
Graphic stories Of rescues from the
wrecked Red Cross liner F1orizel and
further details Of Sundays disaster were
related by survivors who are recovering
hero from the terrible hardships they
endured before they were saved by small
boats from the Newfoundland steamer
Prospero. When Capt. Martin of the
Florizel reached here he was in such q
state Of collapse that he could make no
statement.
Members of the crew said the mistake
in reckoning which brought the Flori-
Eel head-on to the coast twenty miles
north of Cape Race, when all hands
thought she was well out to sea as she
to running without the patent log. The
heavy snow. forming an icy crust, or
what the natives term "slob," as 1t
struck the sea, made it impossible to
use the log to register the steamers
progress against the storm. The ship,
therefore. was navigated by dead reck-
oning and. as frequently happens in
this region of shifting currents and
bafling winds. the calculations were off
and the F1orizel went the way of other
brave ships in this graveyard of the
north Atlantic"
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Remarkable End-of- Month Bargains at Hecht & Co.'s

Thrift Notes
For Girls, Children and
Babies
81 and $1.so White Frocks,
soc
Children's white Lawn
Frocks: sizes to II; trimmed
with lace or embroidery:
some are of gingham and
have belts and pockets:
mussed; remainder of regu-
lar stock, to close, 59c.
Junior Girls Sll.50 to $3.50
Suits. S9S5
Sizes are L.. IA and 16
years; have pockets, belts
and gathered skirts: navy or
checks; spring weights-just
eighteen of them.
3sc Babies Rubber Pants,
23c
Kleinert's Babies Rubber
Pants: all sizes.
SOC Lawn Bonnets, z9c
Silk or Lawn Bonnets, en-
broidered or lace trimmed:
sizes IL to Is; slightly
mussed.
19c and 2Sc Drawers, l6c
Made of good quality mus
lin. finished with tucks and
hemstitched: sizes 2 to IL.
ST Short Dresses, 69c
Slightly Musse Sh ort
Dresses. Of lawn; have en-
broidered yokes and ruined
bottoms.
Sl.z5 MILDLY BIouses, 94c
Girls MILDLY Blouses Of
heavy galatea: have large
sailor collars: coat or regula-
tion style. All white or de-
sirable colors; 10 to %.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

THE whole idea of this ad-
vertisement is economy.
The Half Yearly Furni-
ture Sale ends with the month
after that regular prices.
The series of February Sales
ends similarly. Both are ex-
ceptional bargain opportuni-
ties.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

Broken Sizes In
Mems $1.z5 and S1.S0
Underwear, 79c
Ribbed cotton or fleece lined.
The lot includes a majority Of
shirts.
Seconds Of
Mems 35c Hose, 1Sc
In black, white, gray or tan;
made with double soles. heels and
toes.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

Seconds of
Mems 75c Silk Hose, 40c
Thread silk hose with high
spliced heels, double toes and
soles; gray, navy or palm
beach.
Here is a good opportunity to
stock up for summer at less than
summer prices.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

So. rs your money and you do with you choose
told friend yesterday But you II get such fine
furniture again at these prices for many day.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
United States Spurns Kaiser Karrs Offer of Peace

international reimbursement that cannot
be amicably agreed upon by the rco-
pies directly concerned shall he sane
toned"
There is some speculation in official
circles as to what will be tho next
step in what is recognized as the great
Germanic peace offensive. Generally, it
is believed that the German and Aus
trian military leaders will point to the
American reply as an evidence that
they have done everything possible to
bring about peace. and thus try to
strengthen their people for another
winter campaign.
But another view is that. owing to
tho intolerable conditions in Austria
hungary there is moro than possibil-
lty Of breaking up Of the Quadrupls
Alliance, that Austria, having gone
through the form of making peace
proposal. which was promptly reject
ed, has thus cleared the way for her
next step-an unconditional surrender
on the terms laid down by President
Wilson.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

made the burden of it's song one of
peace by understanding
To all this, however, England turned
deaf ear and something had to be
cone. The omcthing was Won Kiihl-
mann's speech, and though it may ap-
rear bold assertion, my informant
WAS positively assured that kuhl~
manns speech was the invention Of
Ludcndorff, who in danger of being
dlscredited and shelvcd decided to
carry the war into the camp of his
enemy. Hindenburg.
Kuhlmann declared that victory
could no longer be hoped for by mill
tary means alone. and he had TO 20:
but the belief that he allowed himself
to be used by Ludendorf was strength
cned by the announcement that was
shortly forthcoming that ne would
soon probably reappcar in the diplo-
matte service with the confermeut Of
the order of the Red Eagle The nows-
papers which howlcd against Kuhl-
mann and brought about his downfall
believed they were serving Ludendorf
by thrusting out the sclf-confessed
defeatist. Now, one is tempted to
wonder what Hindenburg thinks of the
disastrous collapse.
Ny neutral informant was able to
say that Ilindenburg's intention in the
early spring was to make gradual
retirement from the Somme and other
areas before winter. He is said to
have declared that it would be impos-
slble to cXpect troops to winter in
such exposed and shattered areas. He
know only one soldier who would en-
durc such hardships, and that was the
British soldier.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

rian peace proposal, point out en-
phatically that the monarchy under
took the step with the knowledge Of
its allies. but declare that the action
itself was exclusively Austro- Hunga-
ran.
They assert. further. in this connec-
ton, that the indestructibility of the
alliance of the monarchy with its
friends, and particularly the fraternal
cordiality of the relations ship with Ger
many, most decidedly disposes in ad-
vance of the slightest attempt at mis-
Interpretation, as if in its intentions
and its consequences it could lead to
AUSTRIA Hungary taking an independ-
ent position.
The "Fremdenblatt' declares it is
self evident that Austria Hungary only
speaks In so important a matter, after
having acquainted Herewith its
friends, at whose side it has been fight
ing for years. Austria-H Hungary, adds
the paper, is not behind Germany in its
determination to defend itself 10 the
uttermost.
And at this very moment" il con
tlnues, "Austro Hungarian soldiers are
lighting for peace on the West front
with heroic courage. and it is therefore
no contradiction if Austria Hungary
comes forward in its own sphere of ac-
tlon with an idea intended to promote
the speedy attainment of Deacer
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Cabic to Tho T,ibunc)

''"INr5ht. IBIS. New York Tribune Incl
LONDON, Sept. 16-Although labor
leaders prefer not to comment on the
Austrian peace note, it will be noted
that Kaiser karl's offer fails to meet
the conditions Of the British labor
party's war aims. AS condition in
considering peace the British workers
insist on the rcparation of the wrongs
done Belgium restoration of that
country, its recognition as an indc-
pendent state and the evacuation Of
Belgium and France.
Any peace conference to meet the
demands of British labor must be pref
accd by clear statement on these
POINTS by the enemy. In addition. the
AIsncc Lorraine issue is not considered
by the British workers as n problem
Of territorial adjustment, but as a
matter of right and Justice.
Gompers Maintains Stand
Gompers came here determined not
TO enter into negotiations with enemy
workers during the war, and he has
said nothing since his arrival to show
he has changed his mind. The only
newspapers which have given the note
which might be construed as favor
able reception arc the pacifst journals.
The Daily News estminster Ga
Aettc, Manchester Guardian" and
Evening Standard" They treat it Sc
riously and say it should be carefully
explored, but 90 no further. 1t was a
dramatic move in the new German Of
fensive to have a direct invitation is
sued by Austria TO all the belligerent
governments to engage in confiden-
tlal non binding discussion at some
neutral centre
All Germany is now talking peace,
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Berlin Papers Approve
Austrio s Peace Moue.
But Haue Little Hone

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 16.-The note
In which Austria-Hungary invites the
belllgerents to a conference for discus
sion of the possibilities of peace was
dispatched by Baron Burian, the Aus
hungarian Foreign Minister. on tho
order Of Emperor Charles. the Cologne
"Nolks-Zeltung" declares.
The peace note was handed to the
Entente representatives at Berne. Swift
zerland, at | o'clock Saturday after
noon. according to the "Vossische zei-
tung" of Berlin 1t was simultaneous
ly presented at Berlin, Sofia and Con-
stantinople and brought to the knowl-
edge of neutral powers.
Inc peace initiative should have bocn
left to the Entente Allies, according 10
the Iageszeltung," of Berlin, which
comments on the Austrian peace note.
Secs Little Hope
"The fate of all previous announce
mcnts as to readiness for peace ana .
concilitary spirit on the part of the
Central Powers does not encourage
great hopes that this offer Will meet
with greater success" the newspapers
says. st must naturally encounter
great skepticism on our part
After our experiences hitherto with
peace proposals." says tho "Lokal An
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

of our small posts and established
others after our men had exhausted
their ammunition and withdrawn. Yes
terday we retook them all and extend
ed our own occupation, killing and
capturing several of the enemy. In no
case have we left anything to the enemy
but the uncertain posts.
From information it appears that the
enemy IS hard pressed for men. A re-
serve division encountered September
2 and badly smashed has again been
thrust in. There is also evidence of
hasty reorganization, prisoners capt
ured giving indisputable proof of at
tered units. 1t is more than rumored
that German women and boys are
being brought further towards the
fighting zone to release men for the
lines.
With the American attack in the st.
Mihiel salient. news of which substan-
tiatcd Canadian confidence in their
cousins. and the French drives further
west, the strain on German resources
becomes more evident.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Paris Doubts Berlin
K new Nothing About
Austria S Peace Move

PARIS, Sept. 16. 1t is reported from
Berlin semi-otfical source that For
elgn Minister Burian's move in ndit-
ing the note inviting all the belliger-
ents to a conference, constituted an act
binding Austria alone, says Zurich
dispatch to-day. Germany, it is de-
ciared, took no part whatever in
drawing up the note.
lie Matin" in commenting on this
assertion, draws attention to the prob
ability that it is incorrect 1t points
to the interviews that recently took
place in Vienna beween Baron Burian
and Admiral Won Hintze, the German
Foreign minister
at is impossible to believe in the
absence of an agreement between the
two Empires,' the "Matin" adds "This
clumsy comedy viii deceive no one"
The Echo de Paris says it is prob
able that Spain viii transmit tho
Austro- Hungarian note to the London
and Paris cabinets.
Premier Clemenceau and FOREIGN
Minister Pichon, who were absent
from Paris when the news of the
notes issuance was received, were i'm
medlately advised of the Austro- Hun
garjan move
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Peace Note Approval by Times"
Is DepLored BY Defence Society

The executive committee Of the
American Defence Society at Il special
meeting yesterday prepared state
ment protesting against the tone Of
The New York Timess" editorial on
the Austrian peace proposal. Those
present at the meeting we're Charles
Stewart DAWSON, Henry c. Quimby, DR..
William L. Hornaday, Robert Apple
ton, ]. s. Ellsworth, c. S. Thompson
and r. NJ. Hurd.
In addition to the protest Of the so
ciety, Mr.. Hurd also issued state
mcnt asserting that The Times's" edi-
torial shook the public confidence in
the Americanism of that paper.
The society's statement reads:
"The American Defence Society de-
plores the editorial which appeared IN
The New York Times September 16 as
being calculated 20 weaken the warlike
effort of the United States OF America.
The substitution OF q pcsce by nego-
tiation- peace without victory -advo-
Gated therein in the place of peace
founded upon military decision would
but perpetuate the rule of Austria over
her subject peoples and that of the un-
speakable Turk over her slaves
at would but reenable Germany to
prepare even more thoroughly for the
next war. 1t is palpable that tho en-
tire trend of the defeatist programme
artfully urged in the editorial in The
Times on the ground Of humanity. the
warm praise Of the astute note pre-
pared by Austria for the express pur-
roSe of promoting disintegration
among us. are but evidence that the
enemy has succeeded. as We hope only
temporarily, in weakening the purpose
to victory of this newspaper The
laundering in the index with which
the editorial closes is not persuasive.
The proposal that We should insist
(at secret conference) on the points
which The New York Times recites
IS, it is needless to say, not entitled
to consideration. That which we have