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Evening star., 1914-08-17
Spent Night in Waiting Room.

the proper signal, We were oroereo'
not given permission. to go ahead.
Spent Night in Waiting Room.
I'VE reached London late at night and
visited a number OF hotels. but with
out success. With the permission of
the stationmaster we all spent the
night in the women's waiting room.
the women being fairly comfortable
and the men doing as best they could.
About am. our pangs Of hunger led
US to visit some all-night lunch wagons
in the vicinity. We took the women
out in relays and thankfully drank hot
bouillon in company with the
costers and nighthawks. Next morn
ing we found the hotel whose pro-
prietor was SO courteous and kindly.
The giving Of credit or in some cases
hospitality to stranded tourists had
not then grown to be the general Gus
tom it has in the succeeding days and
weeks. This was a new problem that
general sentiment to go by. but simply
and promptly told us to stay as long
as We liked and not to worry.
While in London We were much inter.
ested in a regiment OF infantry in field
service kit drawn up near one OF the
public buildings, which was being ad-
dressed, presumably along patriotic lines
by several men who looked to be govern
ment officials.
"On arrival at Southampton we were
lucky enough to obtain steerage passages
in the Philadelphia. We embarked exact
ly as though We were the usual class OF
steerage passenger. although. of course
the medical examinations were waived
The atmosphere in the steerage was pret.
ty bad and we men had to sleep in oul
clothes. personally had enough ready
money to eat at the second-class table
although most were not SO fortunate
Our sailing was a happy moment for all
Of US. and the passengers Joined heartily
in singing American patriotic songs.
II would like to bear testimony also. '
attention and kind assistance given us
all by the United States consul at South
ampton, Albert W. Swain. None of us
will soon forget what a splendid foreign
representative the United States has In
this man."
Evening star., 1914-08-17

ferred to tho enthusiasm which had
been aroused all over Ireland by his
statement in the British parliament
that Irishmen of the north and south.
whether Protestant or Catholic. were
prepared to fight shoulder to shoulder
to defend the Irish shores against a
foreign foe and to preserve order.
He added:
81 have in my possession and Will
shortly be able to present to the Irish
volunteers several thousand rifles.
"I have information that the British
government. which has publicly de-
clared its intention of intrusting the
defense of Ireland to the Irish volun-
teers, Is about to arm. equip and drill
large numbers of them, and / believe
the day is near when every Irish
volunteer will possess a rifle
Evening star., 1914-08-17
BRITISH SHIP CREW MUT1N1Es.
Refuses to Proceed With Cargo
They Call Contraband.

NORFOLK. Va, August 17.-Twenty-
two members of the crew Of the Brit.
ish tramp steamer Oakland Grange
have refused to proceed with the voy-
age to Port -Castries, claiming the coal
cargo is contraband Of war. The ma
tionalities represented by the crew are
German. Belgian. Scandinavian, Rus
sian, British and Holland.
The case is now being held under
advisement by the United States COM
missioner and his decision will be
made today,
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"The French troops, who occupied
Donan Saturday. continued to advance.
their progress being especially rapid IN
1000 prisoners in addition to 500 on Fri
day. Large quantities OF equipment were
abandoned by the Germans; we have also
captured this. We pushed as far as Lor-
quin Height, capturing convoy belong
ing to a cavalry division, consisting OF
nineteen automobiles and lorries.
German Forces at Dinant.
"rhe Germans attacked Dinant Their
forces consisted Of a guard division and
the 1st cavalry division supported by
several battalions Of Infantry and ma
, chine gun companies. When these forces
appeared on the left bank the French
attacked with great vigor and dash. The
Germans soon gave way and recrossed
the Meuse in great disorder. Many who
failed to reach the bridge slipped down
the steep bank and fell into the swiftly
flowing river and were drowned.
"Profting by the disorder. French light
cavalry regiment followed over the river
and pursued the Germans for many miles.
This regiment put to flight and drove
man cavalry.
"Our troops are now also moving
against Germany. The Germans made
superhuman efforts last year to
strengthen the fortresses on the Wis
Nevertheless, their situation Is inse.
cure. They have been obliged to call
up all kinds Of reserves to back up the
Ave active army corps. and 1t is doupt-
full whether these forces vii! be able TO
resist the Russian attack as long as the
Germans hoped.
Belgian and German troops were re-
ported to be fighting today near
Dinant, to the south of Namur, Belgium
French troops also were In the vicinity
taken prisoners by the French when
they occupied a number OF mountains
in the vicinity of Donon or Rougemont
on the border Of German Lorraine Fri
day.
Situation in Holland.
'The Dutch troops in the Netherlands
provinces of North -Brabant and Linn
burg ARE showing discomfort against
the Germans. whom they accuse OF be-
ing responsible for the actual situa-
tion. Dutch officers are finding diff
Guilty in controlling their men.
Further tales of the fighting around
Balmont and Circey-sur-Vezouze. in the
French department of Meurthe-et-
Moselle. show the Germans were
strongly intrenched behind earth
works near Blamont when, Friday
evening, the French divisions began
their attack. The German outposts re-
pulsed the French, who at daybreak
the following day. resumed the Of
fensive, supported by artillery. They
succeeded during the afternoon in TAX
ing Blamont and Grey. The German
troops then occupied the heights to the
north, and from there they were also
driven. The German casualties were
severe.
"AIl the German and Austrian sub
jects resident in Morocco have been
expelled by French authorities. and 1t
is alleged they have extended their
intrigues with the natives since the be-
ginning Of the war.
THE transportation of troops and
provisions in France prevents for the
moment the resumption of normal rail-
road traffic, but later 1t will be pos
sible to increase the number of trains.
The German troops while evacuat-
ing a number of villages in southern
Alsace. committed many acts of bru-
tality. Our troops found many houses
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burned and corpses riddled with bull
let's in the streets, notably at Danna-
marie. near Altkirch. in southern
Alsace."
SEE GREAT WAR FACTOR
IN RADIO TELEGRAPHY
Wireless Development Expected to
Play Important Part in
Planning.

Development of wireless telegraphy is
expected to have a serious influence on
the European war. Two great allies op-
rating against Germany and Austria
Hungary, the French and Russians, are
doubtless in almost constant communica-
ton, their war plans flashed over the
heads of the forces engaged in conflict.
And through frequent changes Of the
wave length of the transmitter it Is be-
Heved that these strategic secrets can be
flashed back and forth without fear Of
being picked up by wireless operators for
the enemy.
The usefulness Of wireless was shown in
the recall of certain ships at sea at the
outbreak of the present war. One ship
was brought back after she had proceed
ed within two days journey Of Europe,
and thus was saved from the enemy.
Many small craft have been seized be-
cause they were at sea at the outbreak
Of hostilities and had no wireless. The
effect Of this experience will undoubtedly
be the cause OF a wide use Of air COM
munications, as kind Of assurance
against capture by hostile warship.
/ Distribution Of Service.
Austria-Hungary has four important
government wireless stations; Germany,
II; France, 1S; Russia, y; Great Britain,
So.
Many means are now used for insuring
the privacy of a wireless dispatch. The
Marconi stations are designed to obtain
this result by changing the wave length
of the transmitter at frequent intervals.
This change can be made in a frac-
ton of a second. The operator can
shift his tune" after every three or
four words If he considers 1t neces-
sary. Just before the shift he ends a
code letter indicating to which wave
length he is about to change. The
operator at the station receiving makes
the necessary readjustmentS TO follow
MIN without difficulty. 1t Is believed
that this system, properly carried out
Is eavesdropper proof.
Some RHnarkable Possibilities.
Einel to station. which France
depends upon for communication with
Russia, has the advantage that inter-
ference is practically impossible, owing
to the peculiar sound of the signal
emitted.
An incident of the Balkan war shows
the remarkable possibilities of wire
less The allies bottled up Adrianople,
holding all roads to Constantinople
Marconi wireless telegraph station of
the portable type. At no time did the
station fail, and in the course of the
siege more than 100000 words were
transmitted to headquarters without a
hitch.
The allies attempted to stifle the sta
ton by placing wireless outfits to the
east and west of Adrianople. but their
attempt to Jam" the Turkish signals
was in vain. 4
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May Stampede for Root.

Standing out strong Is the possibility
stampeded for Root for governor by a
demonstration that will make it SO plain
what the delegates desire. It cannot be
disregarded.
The only complaint of the leaders
against Job Hedges is that he was the
defeated candidate two years ago. To
that the Hedges men reply that he sacri-
feed himself in an unfavorable year and
now. with republican prospects good.
should be nominated and given a chance
to win.
Here are some Of Hedges notices:
Il believe in fewer laws and better
ones. More vetoes and fewer apologies.
Less legislation and more business.
Fewer Investigations and more things
accomplished. The repeal of existing
useless and ineffective laws passed for
political effect without due study. Less
pursuit of alleged vice. and more prac-
tice of real virtue. Construction, not
destruction"
The votes for women crusade goes
merrily on and probably will be dealt
with in the platform as it was two
years ago-suggestion to leave it to
referendum of the women Of the
state
The platform itself will be a strong
announcement of bull moose policies
and an arraignment of the democratic
administration. There is not a republi-
can here but is convinced that victory
at the polls in November is practically
assured. They do not consider the nos.
sibility of defeat, and some of the lead.
ers are beginning to get worried owe,
the effect of overconfdence
Evening star., 1914-08-17
mo REASON FOR WORRY"
Express Company in German Cities
Supplies Americans With Funds.

LONDON. August 17.-Advices re-
ceived here from the American Express
Company's managers in Berlin, Ham
burg and Bremen. dated August IL and
13, report that they have ample funds
and are paying out money regularly
to travellers.
The Hamburg manager says there is
ne reason for worry concerning Amer
leans In that city,
Evening star., 1914-08-17
Field and Machine Guns
Taken During the Assault
and Cavalry Pushes On
Continued from First Pagel
by the enemy are filled with dead and
wounded.
Fighting Again in Upper Alsace.
TeleRra nhine from Delemont Swift
Continued. from First Page.)


wounded.
Fighting Again in Upper Alsace.
Telegraphing from Delemont. Swift
zerland. a correspondent says:
Fighting has recommended in upper
Alsace between Belfort and Altpirch.
The sound of gun fire is still heard at
Porentruy, thirty-eight miles north
west of Berne and near the Alsace
frontier
st hear that the French force which
retired from Muelhausen has been re-
inrorced and renewed the attack.
French successes are reported on all
sides in the Voges mountains"
The Rome correspondent Of Reuters
Telegram Company sends a dispatch
Basel, Switzerland, under date of Au-
gust 16. timed pm, which says that
a bicyclist arriving from Muelhausen
states that a battle occurred in the
vicinity Of Muelhausen between the
French and German forces, which re-
correspondent adds that it has not
been found possible to confirm this
report.
Additional Struggles Coming.
PARIS, August II, 3:45 a.m-An official
communication issued by the French war
office says:
"At the moment that the German main
force comes In contact with our troops,
our allies will force both Austria and
Germany to engage in an additional
struggle. which. 1t seems likely, will be OF
vast proportions. It Is well known by
now that the Germans anticipated the de-
cisive defeat Of the French so that they
/ A-Hr IL.
by battle against our allies.
'It Is also well known that they count
ed on the slow mobilization of the Rus
sian forces and upon disturbances in Po-
land to gain time for their arms. The
emperor. however, by. his promise to give
fidelity of the Poles, and Russia's mob
| ilization has been accomplished with re-
markable rapidity. The Russian army Is
now moving forward for an offensive
blow, the result of which will soon be
felt.
Already in Galicia Russian cavalry
has crossed the frontier and Austrian
cavalry and infantry have been routed
while other battalions have turned tail.
Germany Put on Defensive.
Germany is being put on the defensive
and it is impossible to avoid the con-
clusion that her position at the front is
| not all that could be desired at such
crucial time in her history"
Another official statement issued here
last night gives the French version oi
| the campaigns in progress in Alsace-L Lor-
raine as well as in Belgium. 1t follows
"a forward movement developed today
all along the front from Rechicourt
| (Rixingen), in Lorraine. eleven miles
southwest Of Saarebourg. to Sainte Marie
Aux-Mines We carried the latter and
advanced into the region of Saint Blaise
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Transfer to Bank of England.

with the completion OF present rail-
way improvements in Manchuria, the
trip from London to Japan will be re-
This reduction Of time will probably
be realized before the end Of the pres
ent summer.
Evening star., 1914-08-17

Cuba's exports OF pineapples are al
most entirely to the United States.
Owing to the strike in Havana harbor
much of the 1912 crop rotted before il
could be shipped.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
Bargain News

People read the classified
section of The Star with the
intense interest that they
read its news columns. The
bargain news is q vital factor
in keeping down living ex-
penses. People who read and
use The Star Want Ads save
perhaps as much money as
they make in their profession
or trade. Become a regular
reader of the Want Ads.
Telephone your Want Ads to
The Star. Phone Main 244O.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
RIFLES FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Dedmond Declares Irishmen Are
Ready to Repel Foreign Foe.

DUBLIN. August II $50 a.m.)-John
E. Redmond. the Irish nationalist leader,
presenting colors to the Marlborough
corps of Irish volunteers. today re-
Evening star., 1914-08-17
PAGE TO HAVE 100000
FOR AID OF TOURISTS
Sum at Ambassadors Disposal Taken
From Fund Forwarded From
United States.

LONDON, August II, 1895 pm
After a conference today between
Henry s. Breckinridge, assistant sec
retary of war of the United States, and
Ambassador Walter Hines Page, the
former stated that 100000 would be
handed to Mr.. Page for use in LONDON
In relieving American citizens stranded
In the British Isles, owing to the out
break of war.
Mr.. Breckinridge and his party in
tend to leave London at midnight for
Falmouth. whence the American
cruiser Tennessee is to sail tomorrow
morning for Rotterdam
Mr.. Breckinridge hopes to reach
Germany by that route.
Mr. Breckenridge says he has no idea
what he will be able to accomplish
until he reaches his destination.
The cruiser North Carolina will pro-
ceed from Falmouth to Cherbourg.
Mai Charles A. Hedekin. who is on
board, will take charge Of the relief
work in France.
Total of S415 COO Goes to London.
FALMOUTH, England, August II, / pm
The sum of s415,000 in American
government gold was removed from
the cruiser Tennessee and sent to Lon
don this morning. The gold was IN
small kegs. which were enveloped in
a sail, fastened securely and dropped
by a large derrick into a sailing vessel.
which was at once towed to wharf.
The operation was watched by large
number of residents of Falmouth. Aft
er the gold had been landed 1t was
placed on wagon by American sailors
and taken to the railroad station, where
1t was stacked in a special steel bull
lion car, which was securely locked
with two keys. one of which was kept
by the railroad company and the other
by the American Express Company.
Transfer to Bank of England.
The train left Falmouth at 1876
O'Clock and was expected to reach
London at Gas o'clock this evening
when the bullion was to be taken i'm
mediately to the Bank of England.
The gold remaining board the
Tennessee comprises 100000. belong
ing to American bankers and oyel
s1.00o.000 of government money. \
large consignment of the bankers gold
may be transferred to London tomor-
row. The bankers committee here il
awaiting cable instructions from New
York. and it is expected that most OF
the consignment will go to the Bank
of England.
Evening star., 1914-08-17

fred upon. and. upon the spreading Of
not given permission. to go ahead.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
STAMPEDE TO ROOT
NOWNOT UNLIKELY
Convention of New York Re-
pubIicans Promises to Be
Lively Affair.
HENCHMEN OF AvOWED
CANDIDATES ARE, BUSY
Headquarters Of Hedges, Whitman
and Hinman at Saratoga Scenes
of Great Activities.
BY N. O. MESSENGER.

SARATOGA. N. Y. August 17.-Not-
withstanding that the republican con-
vention to open here tomorrow ls not
supposed to deal with candidates. for
the governorship, but to confine its ac-
ton to the platform and naming OF dele
gates to a constitutional convention, the
assembled politicians talk hardly any
thing else but of the rival aspirants Tor
the governorship nomination.
Hedges, Whitman and Hinman are
here. They have their headquarters lifted
out in the good old way, their plaeards
posted around the hotel and their hench-
men busily at work among the rank and
file The reason for this activity Is that
each of the 610 delegates to the con-
vention is a man OF some importance AZ
his community. will have some influence
at the primaries and when he goes nome
will he asked by his neighbors what
was the feeling at Saratoga about can
didates. So, to a degree, the convention
will anticipate the primaries.
Several Facts Prominent.
Several facts in the situation stand
out prominently this morning:
First. That the Hinman-Roosevelt
combination meets with the bitterest
hostility of the leaders Of the party,
while it is viewed with favor by many
of the lesser lights from the back dis
tricts.
Second. Whitman's candidacy is
menaced by Job Hedges. whose popu-
larity is unquestioned and who stands
like a bulldog across his path. II
William Barnes and Herbert Parsons
would give the word, Hedges would be
the favorite.
Third. That the triangular contest
among Hinman. Hedges and Whitman
may force the republicans to COM
madeer Senator Root for the governor
ship.
The most significant element in the
situation here is the fact that there is
disposition among the majority Of the
influential men present to take q
strong, conservative stand in the plat
form and not to truckle to the pro-
ing the committee Of thirty yesterday.
declared that the progressives had gone
down under the weight OF truth and
that the republican party should re-
turn to it's old standards.
Senator Root, former Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham and W. D. Guthrie
are the leaders in the movement to
stand by the old ideals of the repub-
lican party. They are being bitterly
backing the progressive movement
headed by Hinman.
Tomorrow's convention promises to be q
lively affair. 1t is designed to have
Hedges. Hinman and Whitman address
the convention and give their views.
william Barnes Is trying to head of this
action. holding that 1t Is loaded with
dynamite and might blow up some
cherished plans Of the leaders.
.
Evening star., 1914-08-17

HAVE YOUR HAND READ BY Mr.. DAoUD.
tie we'll known scientific palnist. Reading:
one dollar Phone North 113o. Studio. 162G
Q st. NV. Hours. u an to pm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-15
HOSTS WILL
 PLAY BRADHURSTS

In spite of the hard game last Sun day with the West Point Artillery team, the Yost players were put through a long scrimmage Tuesday evening" It was encouraging practice, as the forward passes worked very well. The Remyos ,will have some difficulty in replacing Reilly but they hope to develop a good man during the next week.
 The line cannot be improved very much, Silva and Kilpatrtck make a good pair of ends, Abbott and MeCor- mack have no peer as tackles in the state and Flanagan is without any doubt one of the best guards playing the position. Pjura- is fast rounding out as a first class center and the oth- CT position, right guard. ;, will be filled by Rosenpanny, who seems to be put ting tip a steady. game. The quarter back Job is now bothering the coach, but it is certain to be solved before Sunday. The backs. seeley, HaHopin, Moshier, Casey and AGcKeever, all look good Russell also showed up well in the cricket game.
 Tn meeting the BTadhurst Field club next Sunday the Yosk will stack up agains the hardest proposition Of the season This team defeated the West Point Artillery outfit Last year and are heavier than the Artillery squad The Yosts practice tonight and allxthe players are expected to be on hand promptly at 8 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-15
YALE WILL HAVE
 FINE LIGHTHOUSE
 ON RIVER THAMES

New London. Oct 14-Yale is to have new rowing quarters at Gales Ferry, work on which will be com menced at once. The new quarters were considered last year but for va rious reasons. chief among them be- ing that Yale had no victory on tze river, the plan was postponed. The success this year made a fine new river, the builders having until spring to complete it.
 The building will be 60 feet long, built partly over the river. Beside the boat room, which runs the entire length of the building and contains suitable appliances for river work, there will be a big entrance hall, with sitting rooms, dressing rooms, sleep ing rooms, closets and a large draw ing room. The building will be two stories and the exterior very hand some
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-15
MANN OF BRAVES WAS
 ONCE SOLD FOR $500


 Les Mann, the Boston Brave who won the game for Boston last Satur- day with a single in the ninth, driv. ing Deal home from third, was sold about four years ago for $500.
 He was then playing outheld for the Nebraska City club in the old Mink league composed of towns in southwestern Nebraska Mann was fielding beautifully and hitting way over 300.
 At the close of the season he was sent to Seattle in exchange for $500, the draft price at that, time, but the deal was made before the draft seat son began Mann made good on the coast and was sold to Buffalo, where he continued his classy fielding and hard sIugging and was grabbed by the Boston Nationals
 In the big league the Mink leaguer kept up his fast fielding, rolling up a formidable bunch of assists from the outfeld and generally has massacred left hand pitchers, but his inability to slaughter the righthanders kept his batting record low. ~Stallings has kept him out of the game lately except when a port side twirier was working. Saturday Mann justified Stallings' faith in his ability to swat the offer ings of the left hand men by getting 1 two singles in five times up off MT. Plank, an average of 400.