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Evening star., 1914-08-23
AUSTRIAN FLEET ENGAGES
IMAGINARY FOE SIX HOURS
Continues Violent Cannonading Until Mis-
take Is Discovered Grew of 857
Went Down With Zrinyi.

LONDON. August pa dispatch
to the Havas agency from Rome
says the correspondent of the Giornale
DItalia at Trieste states that during
Thursday night the Austrian fleet en-
gagged in a violent artillery combat with
an imaginary fleet.
According to the correspondent the
mistake was discovered only after a
six-hour cannonade.
Shell Sinks Austrian Ship.
On1cial news from Paris gives further
details of the encounter in the Adriatic
about a week ago which resulted in the
loss of the Austrian battleship Zrinyi
a vessel Of over 14.000 tons and a crew
of 857 men.
The Zrinyi was struck by shell from
a French warshlp. This pro5ectfle ex-
ploded IN her magazine and damaged
her SO badly that she foundered in a
few minutes.
The correspondent of the Reuter- Tele-
gram Company at Amsterdam quotes
an Official dispatch received there from
Evening star., 1914-08-23
STATUS Of REFUGEES
IS IMPROVING DAILY
u. S. Consuls in War Zone Cable
That Americans Abroad Are
Treated Courteously.

From diplomatic and consular officers in
all parts of the war area of Europe mes
sages were received yesterday by the
the removal OF American refugees from
the scene Of strife are daily improving.
Temporary hardship and Inconvenience
through failure to obtain money on their
letters of credit have been practically
alleviated and direct messages to friends
in this country Invariably tell of courte-
ous and generous treatment in the coun-
tries In which they have been marooned.
Plans are being pushed by the federal
relief committee to secure all necessary
steamer accommodations to bring back
to the United States all who are impa-
tient to return.
1t will cost 100000 to equip and send
to Europe the six army transports Sc
lected to bring home American refu-
gees. The vessels are now at New
port News being prepared for their voy-
age and coaling for the round trip.
Since most of the refugees are tour
lists. accustomed to first and second
class accommodations, quarters de-
signed for army use may prove hard
ship. Col. William e. Horton. the army
quartermaster in charge Of the expedi-
the sleeping and mess arrangements
on the ships, hoping to reduce the
causes of complaint to minimum
Americans Reported Safe.
Americans in Portugal are not in need
of financial aid, according to dispatch
received from Minister Birch at Lisbon.
Americans and British non-combatants
in Liege. Verv1ers and Spa are safe.
American Consul Robert Thompson. at
Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen). Germany. has
received assurances that all non-com-
batants In these cities and vicinity will
be protected
Consul Bergholz. at Dresden. states
that hundreds Of Americans about whom
inquiries have been made have left for
coast cities. Inability to locate them
does not imply that they are in danger,
he adds Dresden authorities have made
special efforts to care for non-combat-
ants.
The Treasurer of the United States had
a busy half day yesterday taking in de-
posits from individuals concerned over
the financial stress of relatives and
Evening star., 1914-08-23
RUSSIAN GENERAL ADVANCE.
IS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
Big Cavalry Engagement Is Severe Blow to
Germans Entire Teuton Battery
Captured After Hard Fighting.

LONDON. August 22.-In a dispatch
from st. Petersburg the correspondent
of the Reuter- Telegram Company says
that the Russian general advance both
on Austria and Germany is progressing
without interruption.
A big cavalry engagement of the
northern army Friday was a severe
blow to the Germans in east Prussia.
An entire German battery was cap
tured. Aviators are throwing bombs on
the German intrenchments and mill
tary buildings.
According to information from a high
source the retreat Of the Germans, re-
ported yesterday, was marked by brill
liant Russian cavalry exploits. Crack
Evening star., 1914-08-23
MUST HAVE POT HOOK LORE.
Useless to Take Stenography Exami.
nation Otherwise, Is Warning.

A competitive examination for ste
nographer and typewriter, open to both
men and women. Is to be held Septem-
Der 4. in this city. Eligibles resulting
from this examination will be registered
for temporary vacancies that may occur
In departmental service. The usual en-
trance salary for this position is $40 to
500 per annum.
1T will be useless for persons who are
unable to pass in stenography to enter
this examination" explains the civil serv-
ice commission
Applicants must be eighteen years or
older on the date of examination. Each
applicant will be required to submit to
the examiner, on the day Of examination,
photograph Of himself or herself,
taken within two years. Tintypes viii.
not be accepted.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
FRENCH WOUNDED IN HOSPITALS
EAGER TO GET BACK IN THE FIGHT

PARIS. August 20. 1880 p.m.-Num-
bers Of French wounded are being
cared for in Paris hospitals.
It is frequently remarked among the
men that their bullet wounds are not
painful. In a large number of cases
men who had been shot were not aware
of the fact until after the engagement
was over. One man declares that he
did not know he had been hurt until
the following morning. He then dis
covered ball had gone through his
arm. The only outward indications
were two dark spots on the skin, such
Evening star., 1914-08-23
GERMANS DEMAND FOR MILLIONS
MENACE TO BRUSSELS AND LIEGE

the levy in either town. and It is feared
that the Germans will either demolish
valuable historic and public buildings or
seize art treasures. II tho citizens Of the
threatened. cities are not able to scrape
together the 5O.0OO, 900 required. This is
considered impossible.
Brussels has priceless collections of art
treasures. Its public galleries are rich in
examples Of the Flemish and Dutch
schools Of painting and the royal library
contains 100000 volumes, 10000 manu-
scripts and $1,000 coins. The royal mu.
scum in Brussels is one of the finest in
Europe and there are many costly stat.
ues In the capital
Evening star., 1914-08-23

Berlin as follows That the Baltic is
free of all hostile ships is confirmed by
repeated reconnoitering Of the Ger
man navy, up to the Finnish gulf"
Captures German Vessel.
BREST, via Paris, August q
The French liner Flandre, which
upon the outbreak of hostilities was
converted into an auxiliary cruiser,
captured the German four-master
Barmbreck. laden with nitrate. The
French cruiser Desaix took the Aus
trian steamer Gradac, carrying a cargo
of -four and sugar. The two prizes are
moored in the outer harbor.
NEW YORK, August 22-News was
received in shipping circles today that
the crew of the British steamer Hyades
had been landed at Rio Janeiro and
had reported that their ship was sunk
by the German cruiser Dresden after
the warship's sailors had taken out all
the coal aboard.
The Hyades, $3.50 tons, piled between
British and South American ports. Her
crew was brought into Rio Janeiro by
the German steamer Prussia.
Evening star., 1914-08-23

yesterday continued to show increases
always of the same amount no mat;c'
what part of the country the report cam"
from. Voluntary correspondents OF thu
department gave information OF delayed
arrival of beet sugar. and told of travel
ing men receiving lists fixing prices.
In connection with grand jury invest
cations on the high cost of food. interest
is not centering on them to learn. when
they return the bills OF Indictment. who
will be the first dealers to be called upon
to explain their reasons for making tn.
ultimate consumer suffer through higtl
prices on account of a war that Is being
fought many thousands of miles awaN
and in a place not affecting any or the
sources of the American supply.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
"RIGHT HONORABLE LUBBERs." "
Scions Of Nobility Once Thus Ad-
dressed in British Navy.

During the war with France and Spain
in 1893 King George III of England, with
the idea of popularizing the service. en-
tered his third son. Prince William
Henry. as a midshipman in the navy.
So far as the quarterback was concern
ed this move was most successful. and
ships of war we're promptly filled with
sprigs of the nobility. It was long pop
ular story in naval circles that. soon
after this prince became a mildly" a
Lieutenant on one Of the line-of-battle
ships who, although q sterling officer,
was Of plebian birth. hailed the mizzen
topsaN yard in fog-horn tones as follows
my lords and gentlemen. and all you
right honorable lubbers. bear a hand and
roll up that sail and lay down"
did call them "lubbers." but he had to
prefix that word with right honorable -
Evening star., 1914-08-23

LONDON. August %. 4:4b p.m.-The
German demand for indemnity from Brus-
sells and Liege. $4,000 600 from the first
city and 100000 from the second. is
regarded here as one of the hardest ca
lamities suffered by the Belgians as a re-
suit of the invasion.
The question Is how the two cities are
going to meet this bill. The cash from
the banks in both cities was almost all
removed to Antwerp when German occu-
pation4was threatened.
The 10 no fraction Of the amount Of
Evening star., 1914-08-23
WORK TRAINING IN SCHOOL.
Laundry Owner Sees Economic Solu
ton in Industrial Education.

PORTLAND. Ore. August 22-Indus-
trial schools will halt unrest among Am.
erican workmen., John TAFT, a local
laundry owner. declared today, before
the federal industrial relations commits
sion.
Many Of our people have no under
standing when they leave school of how
to support themselves he said. "If we
should teach them useful occupations :.
the last few years of school instead o;
giving them the high school branches
the situation would be relieved.
Manufacturers are looking for good
help. The question is not wages; It is
efficiency. The Inexperienced. inefficient
man causes industrial unrest
Evening star., 1914-08-23

tated. rcd and ugly looking, My clothing
seemed to irritate It. The pimples were
on my hands. arms legs feet and entire
body especially between my fingers and
toss. i also had dandrufY on my head until
my hair was all falling out
II was told 1t was eczema and took .
treatment but all remedies failed. Then
got some Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I
first washed with Cuticura Soap and warm
water. dried well and then applied the Cuti-
cra Ointment. In snort time ] WAS
entirely well Of the trouble. Cuticurz Soap
and Ointment cured me- and they also
cured my dandrun and falling hair" :"
(signed) Charley Alston, Jan. 81, 1914.
Samples Free by Mail
Although Cuticura Soap t25c.) and CUT
cura Ointment (5Oc.) are sold by druggists
and dealers throughout the world, sample
Of each with 32-p. Skin Book viii be sent
free upon request. Address postcard:
"Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston
Evening star., 1914-08-23

as might be made by a lead pencil,
one on each side of the arm.
The men in the hospitals pass the
time gayly and spend many hours lis
tening to accounts of the progress of
the war read aloud by one of their
number. They make no complaint. ex-
cept to deplore the delay In getting
back to the front.
At one hospital visited today a pri-
vate with four bullet holes in one leg
smiled and said: TIL get them yet, in
spite Of this"
A captain Of chausseurs, wounded in
the forehead. is constantly asking his
attendants when he will be allowed to
go after the enemy again.
Evening star., 1914-08-23

guards regiments hurled themselves
with irresistible fury on the foe. The
third squadron of Horse Guards cap
tured a hostile battery.
The grand dukes who were in the
fight were unscathed. Among the
wounded is Col. Peter Won Bencken-
dorf, the youngest son Of the Russian
ambassador to Great Britain. The cas-
ualties include many Of the most dis
tinguished names in Russian aristoc-
racy.
The Central News correspondent in
Rome says an official dispatch from
St Petersburg asserts that Russian
army composed of twenty army corps
will carry out the invasion of Prussia
under the direction OF Grand Duke
Nicholas.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
GERMAN FORCES MUST MEET
ALLIES IN BIG BATTLE SOON
Conflict Will Have Enormous Effect on
Future of General European
Conflict.

many and Austria by the channels OF
neutral countries. but sufficient does filter
through to indicate that the enemy claims
successes in various quarters both in the
western and eastern theaters of the war.
Encounters Mere Incidents.
1T should Furthermore be remembered
that these campaigns have been carried
out on an enormous scale and that a ma
jority Of the encounters which already
have taken place can only in their due
perspective be classed as incidents Of
minor Importance.
mo achievement on either side de-
serves to be called a victory. The French
have gained gratifying successes in Al
SAGE and the Germans by q steady pres
sure have obliged large portion of the
Belgian field army to retire on Antwerp.
In the eastern theater there have been
number of affairs in which our allies
are believed to have gained ground. but
the campaign in that quarter can scarce
ly be said to have commenced. The ex-
aggerauon into important tr1umphs OF
minor episodes in which the allied forces
are alleged to have gained the uper hand
is misleading.
This. however. may be said: In the
western theater of the war-that in which
ed-one real noteworthy success has been
gained. although 1t should perhaps be
called a German failure rather than an
allied success.
Attack Not Attempted.
"At the end Of three weeks the army
has not yet attempted to deliver an at
tack which. had 1t taken place and proved
even partially successful a week ago.
might conceivably have interfered with
tn concentration of the French army
and might have proved prejudicial to
their subsequent operations.
1T was apprehended that the enemy
would be ready FIRST and would take full
advantage of this circumstance These
suppositions have proved incorrect. The
situation at this moment is, in military
sense, satisfactory
Evening star., 1914-08-23

OF tne declaration 30 far as Is practical
during the present hostilities,
The declaration Of London" was dis
cussed at a conference of maritime
powers held in London in 1905 O9.
among other things it provided for a
and rights of seizure and search. II
was agreed upon by the delegates, but
mas not been ratified by all the coun-
tries concerned
Evening star., 1914-08-23
HAVOC AMONG GERMAN TROOPS
FORCED TO FACE OWN CANNON

ROME via Paris, August D.
The Tribuna today publishes a tele-
gram from a correspondent at the
front who says that the German retreat
from Muelhausen under the internal
fire Of the French artillery. became a
tragedy. 1t was impossible for the Ger
mans to see whence this fire came.
The Istern forts on the Rhine, the
correspondent continues. seeing a body
of German troops approaching in the
Evening star., 1914-08-23

night. mistook. them for French and
commenced firing on them The mistake
was not discovered until dawn. The
German cannon had thundered all night
long. making havoc among their own
men.
The people Of the region evacuated by
the Germans came out to welcome the
French troops with French flags IN their
hands. crying at the same time, ITO
the Rhine! To the Rhine!'
Evening star., 1914-08-23
BRITISH WILL PUT IN FORCE.
1.-THE DECLARATION OF LONDON. d

LONDON. August 2-The Gazette
announces the decision Of the British
government to put into force the
declaration OF London as though
1t had been ratified. This decision was
taken in view Of the fact that the
British. French and Russian navies are
acting Jointly, and France and Russia
had given notice OF their intention to
Evening star., 1914-08-23

friends marooned in the European war
zone.
Up to the close Of the record, yesterday,
H.I27. $500 had been received by govern
ment agents from individuals to be trans
ferred to Americans abroad. The re-
ceipts for the day were $5s,b37.25
Total Relief Deposits.
The total receipts turned over to
Treasurer Burke or taken in by his
office are from the following sources:
Treasurer. $323.241.27; State Depart
ment, s27S.044.44; New York subtreas-
ury. s651.155.S5; Boston subtreasury,
S12s,17S.5s: Philadelphia subtreasury.
ss5.sss; Baltimore subtreasury. s32.-
$50; Chicago subtreasury, s11I.340;
Cincinnati subtreasury, 21.46O.12; New
Orleans subtreasnry, $12.3sO; ST. Louis
subtreasury. s5s.454.73, and San Fran
cisco subtreasury. s2S.065. Total. s1.-
727.83s.0s.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
The Berrensfjord Is Safe at Bergen

NEW YORK, August 22-According tc
a cablegram received here today by the
Norwegian American Line, its ship Ber-
gensfjord. which sailed from New York.
August IL with many reservists in the
cabins and steerage, has arrived safely
at Bergen, Norway.
Evening star., 1914-08-23

LONDON. August 20. 2:45 p.m.-Wfth
the Germans bombarding the forts OF
Namur and large bodies Of their troops
continuing to move westward. a con-
tact must soon be Joined with the
main allied forces. The German army
will then. for the first time. find it.
self facing its chief opponents, and a
great battle, which must have an en-
ormous effect on the future of the war.
will probably ebb and flow for several
days before a dicision is reached.
The front of the German fighting line
suggestion Is we'll founded that the
right wing of the emperor's battalions
is carrying out a great circling move
ment with a view of breaking into
France.
Further to the south, according to
French official reports, victories gain
the way to Colmar. capital Of Uppe,
Alsace.
Austrians at Strassburg.
Seven thousand Austrians are report
ed to have arrived at Strassburg for the
defense of that fortress.
Both Germany and Austria-Hungary
have called the landsturm. their last re-
serve Of troops, to the colors.
II the news Of a great Servian victory.
which comes from many sources, be
true. Austria-Hungary. which must be
reeling under the smashing blow de-
livered by her small adversary. will
need every available man.
The Russian army on the eastern from
tier Of Germany gradually Is emerging
from the mist and in such force as will
The official press bureau this after
noon issued a warning to the public to
bear in mind that for practical pur-
poses almost all information, official or
unofficial, concerning the progress Of
the land operations comes at present
from the side of the allies. The official
statement continues:
Very little news filters in from Ger
Evening star., 1914-08-23

WIZ covered. tt WulIII
itch and burn till | could
not sleep at night. I would
scratch till the blood would
ooze out and run down my
body and legs. The erup-
tion came out in small
red pimples and when l
scratched the whole surface
~ tho alrfn hecame ird-
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Probable Result Of Pressure.

Flour mills during the week evidently
began to feel the pressure Of the gov
ernment's dragnet. In apparent at
tempt to escape they brought down
prices to the normal figures of more
than a week ago. or the prices at which
flour had beend selling just before the
boosting began.
The cost of sugar now seems to be- the
principal subject of complaint Reports
Evening star., 1914-08-23

Joseph R. Ely died at his home I'm
Darlington Md. aged about eighty-twe
years. He had held several county Of
fees and was justice of the peace at the
time of his death.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Contemplates No New Law,

Reports circulated to the effect that
Attorney General McReynolds is work.
ing on the rough draft of a proposed
new law to handle the present situation
in high prices met with denial If
such was the case. it was declared last
night. 1t would be an admission that
the country is without a law to handle
those who fix prices. Those engaged
in the investigation into the recent
sharp increases in food prices have
expressed the belief. it is declared,
that the Sherman law is adequate.
District Attorney Wilson in his in
vestigation and proceedings before the
grand jury, which adjourned until next
Thursday after occupying two days in
examining witnesses on the-high-cost-
OF f-food question, is going right ahead
on the theory that the Sherman law
Will cover the cases. Attorney General
McReynolds is keeping in close touch
with the local Investigation. While it
is declared he has had no recent con-
latter has sent to him several messages
bearing on the local investigation.
The belief that the local grand jury
| has discovered evidence upon which
| to indict some Washington dealers has
focused attention on this body. Every
one is watching for the day when the
grand jury will reconvene. in the be-
lief that these indictments will be re-
turned.
| Since the beginning of the investi-
cation documentary evidence In the
form Of price fixing circulars sent out
| by various leagues has been coming
| to the Department of Justice from all
| sources. When this sort of evidence
began to come in it gave officials the
| strong sense of assurance which
amounts almost to a certainty that
the existing antitrust law is adequate
for the alleged offenses
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Body Covered
With Eczema
Started on Legs. Kept Spreading
Itched and Burned. Could Not
Sleep. Also Dandruff on Head
Hair Fell Out. Cuticura Soap
ard Ointment Healed.

r. r. d. No. l. TazeweIl. Tenn" Ny
disease started on my legs in q small patch
and kept spreading until my entire body
Evening star., 1914-08-23

: PARIS. August e. $40 p.m.-Rural
France is making a valiant struggle to
harvest its crops. Only old or crippled
men and women. youths and children are
working in the fields. The wonderfully
sunny and richly cultivated countrysides
are almost deserted. The men have gone.
the horses have disappeared. part of the
cattle have been driven of and the inns
are closed.
At Etretat on the Norman coast out of
population Of 1900 only $40 are left
and there Is not horse in the place ex-
cepting a few old animals. Americans
have large number of villas and instead
of golfing and playing tenRis these
wealthy folks are working in the fields
and orchards, cheering up the peasants.
No home is too remote to fly the French
flag. Every bridge crossroad and cul-
vert Is guarded by reserves who will be
drafted for the front to fill the gaps and
take places in the field armies as they
move forward.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Your Big Market

1t is in The Star Want Ad
pages where you will find the
good exchange offered which
will match your property. II
you've property to sell natu-
rally you expect to use the
money to buy other property.
and why not exchange your
property direct for the other
property needed? You can do
1t through the Exchange"
columns of The Star-the ex-
change medium Of this part Of
the country.
Telephone your Want Ads to
The Star. Phone Main 2440.
-.S
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Watches Food Supply.

Already the question of the food sup
ply should Paris become beleagured.
which is regarded as most improbable is
occupying the attention of the Academy
of Sciences. committee on hygiene
there is arranging for quantities Of pre-
served beef. milk. etc. Objection to keep
ing and caring for large herds Of cattle,
with the possibility Of bovine disease
Evening star., 1914-08-23
FAITH IN EFFICACY
OF SHERMAN LAW
Government Officials Confident
1t Will Apply to the Price
FXers.
GRAND JURIES PROBABLY
TO RETURN INDICTMENTS
Pressing the Investigation Into
Causes of the High Cost
Of Living.

Expressing confidence that laws al
ready on the statute books are broad
enough to punish adequately those upon
whom can be placed blame for the
enormous jump in prices Of foodstuffs
since beginning of the European hos
tilities. Department of Justice agents
will press the investigation of condi-
tions started more than a week ago
Department officials last night were OF
the opinion that the week would bring
indictments from at least six of the
grand juries at work in various parts
of the country.
NO prospect of long delays, while Con
gress debates measures to correct evils
Of price manipulation, either on a small
or large scale, is disturbing the investi.
gators. Every one is confident that the
sherman antitrust law is broad enough
to bring price manipulators, trusts
monopolies and what not to the bars OF
justice for forcing suffering on wage
earners by raising the price of food.
StuffS at will.