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Evening star., 1914-10-11
TARGET WORK IN ABEYANcE.
mexican Situation Prevents Prac.
tice Of Atlantic Fleet.

although the schedule of the Allan
nc meet Tor target practice has not
oeeh determined. 1t is expected that
DIVISIONAL target practice will be held
oy november Is. The battleships are
now engaged in elementary target
Work; AS fast as the ships are re-
iieved from Vera Cruz they 60 to Nor
foik and proceed Immediately with
their target practice.
The entire program depends largely
upon developments at Vera Cruz, 1t
is at present intended to keen sir hat
tleships at Vera Cruz until the Mexi-
can situation Is adjusted, and that will
prevent any fleet maneuvers or battle
target practice.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
sUFFRAG1sT LAUDs MANN.
But We're Not Interested in His
Views on Parades," She Saws.

Mr. Mann's views on suffrage parades
do not greatly interest u.s." commented
Miss Alice Paul. chairman OF the Con-
gressional Union for Woman Suffrage
last night. I'VE are deeply interested
in the attitude which Mr.. Mann, as the
minority leader Of his party. takes to-
ward the suffrage question itself.
so far Mr.. Mann has stood by US
when the time for action came. In 1912
he proposed an amendment enfranchis-
ing the women of Alaska, and today
he proposed an amendment giving the
vote to the women of the Philippines
Moreover. on more than one occasion,
he has furthered the constitutional
amendment enfrachfsing women by ex-
posing the obstructive tactics of the
democratic leaders, who have consist
emily sought to block its passage"
Evening star., 1914-10-11
ALL ANTWERP FORTS CAPTURED
BY GERMANS, REFUGEES ASSERT

after Liege in resisting the onrushing
Germans.
In its traditions and its treasures OF
art and architecture, scarcely any city
in the world il 80 richly endowed as this
temporary capital Of the Belgian peo-
buildings. and q profusion of trees of a
hundred years growth.
Some Of it's churches and Its great
cathedral date back for 400 years.
terpieces Of Rubens. van Dyck. Tenisra
and others.
The famous Antwerp Cathedral, be.
gun in 1852 and not completed until
linens Of Gothic architecture remaining
in existence. The huge building Is SS4
feet in length and covers an area OF
70, 900 square feet. The north tower.
which is the only one completed IL
402 feet In height.
In this cathedral was Rubens' great
painting. Descent from the Cross, and
the works Of other masters. which have
been removed to places believed secure
from German attack.
The city's institutions include acade-
mics of painting, fine arts and architec-
ture, famous conservatories of music,
the works Of the Flemish masters are
found, and noted botanical and ZOO
logical gardens.
It's wharves are among the most ex-
ports and exports approximating $780,
100000 year.
Until 1874 radical differences existed
between the people Of the city and the
government of Belgium. These differ
ences were adjusted at that time. how
ever. and the famous citadel Of Ant
werp. the meeting place for 400 years
OF the people Of the city. was blown
up in the presence of King Leopold II.
The population Of the city is $4,000.
! A series of canals connect it with Hol-
| land, while the dykes to the north
make 1t possible for much of the sur
rounding country to be inundated.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
CHAUFFEUR KILLS
HIS WIFE; SHOOTS
LAWYER IN STREET
CONTINUED from First Page.)
across the street to inquire II tho war
rant had been served.

across the street to inquire II the war
rant had been served.
Cottier said that about the time he
reached the south side Of the street
Gowan appeared and started shooting
at him. He said he did not see Mrs,
Gowan fall. He ran across the street
to H. H. Burwelrs cigar store and
asked that a physician be summoned.
Mr.. Burweu hurried to the telephone
to make the call. but before he had
time to do so he saw Gowan fourishine z
revolver and a number of persons
closing In upon him. Mr.. Burwell
dropped the receiver and directed his
efforts to disarming the slayer
me wounded man stated that Mrs
5owan was in his employ about twelve
years ago. and that he had assisted
her IN her legal troubles with her hus-
na oana. Her character. he stated. was
Mr: and Mrs. Richard Harris, parents
Q. PooS,,,s She dead woman. who reside in
rockville. Md, were notified of the
tragedy Susan Gowan, their year
olo granddaughter. is with them.
Evening star., 1914-10-11

claim that being in possession of the
city she acquires Belgium's right to
use the river on equal terms with the
Dutch and will proceed to build de-
stroyers and submarines tnefe TO
If Holland should allow these vessels
to pass through the Scheldt England,
It IL declared. would certainly proclaim
it q breach Of neutrality. In any case,
Hollands position becomes more and
more uncomfortable.
Allies Maintain Position
In France, according to the French
communication. the allies have main
tained their positions in spite of at
tacks at several points. The cavalry
IL still engaged along the Belgian
frontier and across 1T, each side trying
to work around the otheps wing. This
movement has compelled the Germans
to withdraw some troops from other
parts Of the line and the allies are
seixing the opportunity to make head.
way. The communication reports that
to the north of the Disc the French
troops have attained real advantage
in several parts of their zone OF action,
while in the ST. Mihiel region. where
they are trying to drive the Germans
progress has been made.
Stubborn Eight IN EAST E1uSs1a.
The German and Russian forces on
tho East Prussian frontier are still
lighting stuhbornly. Tho Russians ap-
parently continue to make progress
slowly, and the Germans evidently
fearing another invasion Of East Prus-
sia, according to news from Berlin, re-
oeived through Rome, are sending re-
Inducements to their army, both by
railway and through the Baltic ports
An unofficial dispatch received from
Petrograd says the Russians have oc-
cupied Marggrabowa. which is eight
miles over the frontier in East Prussia.
almost due west of Suwalki. This
would indicate that the Russians have
overcome in this region-the German
resistance, which has been of longer
duration than at any other section
after the Germans were driven back
from their attempt to cross the Me
men river. Lyck, which also has been
occupied by the Russians. Is fifteen
miles south of Marggrabowa- Petro-
grad has drawn the veil for the time
being over, the operations In western
Poland, where q great battle Is ex-
pected
The fortress of Przemysl in Galicia
Evening star., 1914-10-11
VILLA STATES GRIEVANCES.
Reviews His Differences With Car
ranza and Reiterates Demands.

Ell PASO. Tex. October 1o.-Gen.
villa. in long manifesto. copies of
which reached the border today, re-
viewed his grievances with Gen. Car
rama and reiterated his demands for
the establishment Of a government in
Mexico. The document, which merely
was dated October, was considered as
having some bearing on the conferences
between the delegates of the northern
division and the central government at
Aguascalientes. 1t mentioned, how
ever. no demands which Villa had not
already made.
Among the items mentioned were de-
mands that all national and state ex-
ecutives be drawn from civilian life.
Villa again alleged the violation by
Carranza of a secret agreement said
to have been drawn up at the Torreon
conference. which was the first formal
attempt to- adjust the long-standing
quarrel between the two factions.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
Antwerp Is the Home
of Great Masterpieces
of Art and Architecture

Antwerp. the capital of the Belgian
province of that name. became the seat
Of the Belgian government late in
August, after the armies of Germany
had occupied the unfortifed city of
Brussels.
Situated as it Is in the extreme
northern part Of Belgium, and being
northern part Of Belgium. and being
the world. the Belgian forces picked
It az the vantage point from which
they would make their great stand
Evening star., 1914-10-11

still holds out. but 1t is reported that
additional forts have fallen and that
the town Is being bombarded. A gun.
powder factory Is said to have been
blown up.
Fighting also continues in Hungary.
where another Russian force Is re-
ported to have arrived south Of Mar
amaros-Sziget.
Expect Roumania to Fight.
The death of King Charles Of Rou-
mania is likely to have a marked ef-
feet on that country's action with re-
gard to the war. The late king. who
belonged to the Hohenxollern family.
was opposed to Roumania Joining with
the allies. although a majority OF the
people favored the govsrnments tax
ing advantage of the opportunity TO
annex Transylvania, which Is largely
populated by Roumanians. 1t ~ oouot-
ed whether the new king VIII nave
sufficient influence to keep his country
ont Of the war even should he desire
to do so. T.,
Germany seems to think Portugal Is
about to declare for the allies. rms
belief probably is based on the .ac.
have been visiting that country IN
connection with the celebration OF the
establishment of the republic.
Evacuated Antwerp Methodically.
AMSTERDAM. October 10. via Lon
don, 1890 p.m.-A dispatch to the
Nieuws van den Dag, describing the
operations at Antwerp. says that when
the capitulation of the city became in
evitable the Belgian army marched
out methodically in order to occupy
long line of defense, which would as.
sure its retreat For the purpose OF
gaining time deadly fire was still
directed at the enemy. When the
troops were at q sufficient distance
from the forts the latter were blown
up.
The Berliner Tageblatt makes the
fall of Antwerp the text for a violent
denunciation Of England.
newspaper says, STOOD England, one
may say with whip in hand. When the
thought rose in Belgian hearts to
avoid useless destruction by capituia-
ton Britannia pronounced her veto. All
were obliged to obey even the king.
This is the reason why the town. so
full of life and industry, Is severely
damaged, and one day the maledictions
of thousands will fall on the seducer
across the channel"
Evening star., 1914-10-11
German Consul Pays Ransom.
AGUILAR NOT TO ATTACK.
Manifesto of Mexican General Elk.
meets Evacuation of Vera Cruz.

VERA CRUZ, October 10.-Fearing
consequences of unrest caused in this
city by persistent rumors that he in
tended to attack the town II the
American forces did not leave by Mon
day, Gen. Candido Aguiiar today
caused a manifesto to be circulated in
Vera Cruz, denying any such intention.
The manifesto also asserts that the
Americans certainly will evacuate the
city as soon as details connected with
the transfer of power have been ar
ranged.
So widespread was the uneasinese in
the city today that the schools were
closed early
Evening star., 1914-10-11
Easton Wanted in Baltimore.

Charged with being a fugitive from
justice. Robert Easton, wanted in Bal
timore. was arrested at q rooming
house at s21 sth street northwest last
evening by Detectives Grant and Arm
Oriole city today.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
Evacuation Plan Abandoned
Until carranza Gives De-
sired Guarantees.
UNITED STATES DEMANDS
ARE ANSWERED EVASIVELY
Protection Asked for Mexicans Who
Administered Civil Government
and No Exaction Of Imports.

american troops are to be continued
Indefinitely in Vera Cruz. The Wash
ington administration is to withhold
announcement of its future policy to-
ward the Mexican central govern.
ment.
This Is the avowed determination OF
the State Department officials until
Carranza, as first chief of the constitu-
tionalists. shall give formal guarantees
that protection will be given to aliens
and MeXicans. irrespective OF their
political affiliations. and promises not
to reimpose customs duties collected
at Vera Cruz by the Americans during
the occupation of that port.
Carranza has been given two dis
tinct opportunities to satisfactorily
explain his intentions. He has on each
occasion shown disposition to
equivocate regarding what he Will do
when the American forces are with
drawn from Vera Cruz.
Protection Asked for Mexicans.
1t was pointed out that Gen Funston
had secured the services of Mexican
officials in the administration of tho
civil government at Vera Cruz upon
condition that they would be pro-
tected when he withdrew. Under the
Mexican law these officials are liable.
for serving invaders. to imprisonment
for from five to twenty years. Immun-
ity for these citizens Is sought by this
government.
1t also has been learned here that
Carranza was asked, through the Bra
lillian minister at Mexico City. repre-
senting the United States. no. less than
two weeks ago. for assurances that.
when his forces took over Vera Cruz,
they would respect the conditions laid
down by Gen. Funston. He was re-
Quested also to promise that, upon
the receipt of the $l.000.0O0 customs
collections, he would not further mo-
lest Vera Cruz importers.
Other questions dealing with vexing
problems which have been brought be-
fore the administration for. settlement
with the Mexican government were
contained In the list of those submit-
ted to the Brazilian minister for an
swer by Carranba-
Reply Not Satisfactory.
1t has developed that the Brazilian
minister has informed the State De-
partment of the reply of the Mexican
government According to onciais
here, 1t dealt in generalities and was
altogether unsatisfactory. A second
request for the desired information has
been submitted to the Mexico CITY
authorities, but had not been complied
with last night.
The opinion that Gen. Carranza Will
again offer his resignation to the con-
yention of constitutionalist chiefs at
their next meeting in Mexico City and
that it will be accepted was expressed
here yesterday. In constitutionaiist
circles it Is believed that Fernando
Iglesias Calderon will be made provi-
sional president.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
GERMANS RUSHING TROOPS
TO RUSSIA BY BALTIC SEA

ROME. October 10. by way Of London.
1920 p.m.-German advices state that
German reinforcements are being rushed
to the Russian front not only by train.
zig and all the other available Baltic
ports.
Evening star., 1914-10-11

LONDON, October 10. 5 AS p.m.-Refu-
gees who arrived In London this after
noon from Antwerp brought the report
from Ostend that a greater part OF the
Beleian army had escaped from Ant
werp.
A dispatch from Amsterdam to the
Reutsr Telegram Company says mes
sees from Berlin conveys q report Issued
from general army headquarters. dated
october 10, at IL am, saying that the
entire fortress Of Antwerp. including all
the forts, is in possession of the Ger
mAns
The Queen Of the Belgians is reported
70 have passed through Folkestone from
Dunkrk last night, proceeding to London.
The greatest secrecy surrounded the
movements Of her majesty.
Refugees Flee to England.
While Kreat crowds of refugees cross
and recross the Dutch frontier in a
frnntic endeavor to get out OF the danger
zsue. steamers coming to England from
Ostend again are crowded with refugees
Of all classes Rich and poor are
huddled together Some remain at the
ports. of their debarkation, but many arc
proceeding to- London. where relief COM
uaatteeg provide lodging ana 1000.
Several pathetic reunions have oc-
srre6 in the rooms of the committees.
One woman who had become separated
from her husband In the flight from Ant
werp found him as he was making In
quiries. for her Another woman. fash
ionably dressed, opened her purse to
show that five francs was all she had
left IN the world. A middle-aged couple
from the aristocratic quarter Of Ant
werp were without means of any kind.
The woman remarked: Last week we
were rich. Now we are dependent on
charity" great many OF the poorer
refugees are being brought to England on
government transports.
Dutch Soldiers Feed Refugees.
The correspondent of the Central News
at Amsterdam says:
Many Dutch towns are filled with
Belgian refugees. Flushing. Breda, Rot
terdam, Roosendaal. The Hague Am
sterdam. Terneuzen. Maestricht and
Dordrfecht are SO crowded with stran-
gers that the streets are almost i'm
passable. And still they come. The rail-
way companies and many boat lines are
transporting the refugees without
charge The Holland-Amerika steamship
line Is Affording shelter to 1000 persons
here. The Dutch soldiers are feeding the
refugees. distributing baskets of bread
ana meat as generously as is possible"
Evening star., 1914-10-11
RUSSIANS MASS TO MEET
AUSTRO-GERMAN ADVANCE
Muscovites Gather on Line From Lublin
to Lemberg, Where Czars Men
Are On Offensive.

ing the taking of Antwerp by the Ger
mans the army thus set free will pro-
ceed Immediately to the Russian from
tier. while in the western theater Of
war the Germans will confine them
selves to defensive tactics.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
THINK CAPTURE OF ANTWERP
BEGINNING OF THE WARS END

ROME Italy, October 10, by way of London, 61o
pm-Dispatches from Berlin that the eaptlaon of
Antwerp has caused unprecedented enthusiasm throughout
Germany where the general opinion that the fall of the
Belgian city marks the beginning of the end
Everywhere there signs of great rejoicing Flags
have been raised and demonstrators parade the streets ac-
claiming the army.
Many wounded Germans arriving from Belgium at
Aix-achapele Cologne and Dusseldorf. They are re-
eeived with enthusiasm and showered flowers by the
people.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
DIED..

SMITH. On Sunday. October II, 1914, at 1870
an, WILLIAM F., beloved husband Of La-
Ian L. Smith (nee Marceron). in the ssrty.
third year Of his age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
Evening star., 1914-10-11
Santa RosaIia Mutineers
SIay Chief, Loot Customs,
Seize Steamer for Flight

ON BOARD q. s. s. WEST VIRGINIA.
Mazatian, October 8. via wireless 70
San Diego, Cal, October 10 delayed
I'm transmission) on).-Constitutionalis mu-
tineers at Santa Rosalia have shot
Mai. Aguayo, military commander
there looted the cuStomshouse, sefBod
put to sea.
This is the news sent by wireless to
Rear Admiral Howard, commanding the
Pacific fleet, by the cruiser Albany. He
ordered the Albany to Santa Rosalia
to report conditions as soon as he heard
there had been disorder.
Santa Rosalia is the headquarters OF
an important French copper mining
concession. The troops mutinied Tues
day night and tried to capture the
steamer, which is owned by Bolee
Company (French), but which flies the
Mexican flag.
Rather than risk the loss of the ves-
sets, the resident director turned it
over without resistance. All the troops
except twenty-five embarked and put
to sea, presumably bound for Quay
mas.
German Consul Pays Ransom
Many persons were placed under ar
rest during the rioting, including the
German consular agent, a Mexican, who
was released after paying a thousand
pesos ransom.
Conditions at Acapulco have grown
SO bad that Red Cross ship is urgently
needed The troops continue rioting
and pillaging. Supplies are scarce and
dear and there is much suffering
Other west coast ports are quiet
Evening star., 1914-10-11
Terms Speech an Insult.

What I stated was true and In or
der" said Representative Mann. 1--WE
all who were here heard the speech
of the gentleman from Alabama 1t
was an insult to womanhood.
Mr.. Speaker, I pronounce the gen.
tleman from Illinois liar" yelled
Mr.. Heflin.
IT do not wonder the gentleman from
Alabama Is tender Of criticism" said
Representative Mann. IF I.had made
that speach which he made against wom-
anhood I would never have wanted
want to forget it myself. 1t is a credit
to the gentleman now that he resents
any reference to that speech. 1t is
the best sign that l have seen ex-
bama that he has conscience and a
memory to recollect some facts.
thought then. and I still think, that
the speech that was made by the gen.
to womanhood. If I could use up-
parliamentary language. which I shall
not, I would tell what I thought with
reference to the speech about the
House itself. The words that I just
spoke. though somewhat changed by
the reporter, were fully JUSTIFIED by
the recollection which other members
in this House have of that speech
which was made by the gentleman
from Alabama, the most disgusting
out Of the record"
Votes for Filipino Women.
The first skirmish in the verbal duel
followed the Offering of an amendment
by Mr.. Mann to permit the female as
well as the male Filipino to vote.
L believe the country has reached
that point" said Mr.. Mann. wherein
at least in a majority portion of the
country the people are disposed to
grant political equality to the sexes.
and we have not here in the Philippines
any complication over the Jurisdiction
of the federal government regarding
the qualification of voters in the states.
Those in the House who arrogate to
themselves individual superiority, who
believe that men intellectually and
otherwise are better qualified than
women to vote. ought to vote against
this amendment. Since We have reached
that stage in this country where 1t is
the women who are best educated.
where 1t is the girls who longest go
to school and who know the most In
The Washington herald., 1914-01-29
Warriors on the Film.

Washington, whose interest in the
hrst-class fighting mer of our land and
sea forces is almost proprietary through
intimacy with the directing powers of
the nations defenders, will have a
splendid opportunity at 4:3o o'clock
Friday afternoon at the Belasco Thea
ter to supplement its present knowledge
with pleasurably acquired information
about the army in the field as well as
an camp. A motion picture lecture
is to afford this opportunity, and since
both the pictures and the lecture have
the approval of the civil and military
officials responsible for the conduct of
the army they may be depended upon
to instruct reliably at the same time
that stirring scenes with the right
punch" to them thrill: the auditor and
spectator.
Chaplain Thomas ]. Dickson, who has
the rank of major, will deliver the lee
ture. Possessing a first-hand knowl-
edge of army life he is sure to give to
his listeners a sympathetic impression
and an accurate account of what army
officers and men do and try to do for
their country; what are their duties,
what are their labors, what are their
hopes, what are their pleasures. The
motion pictures will portray the fight
ing men doing the days work: the in
fantry on the march or the rife range
or in bivouac; the cavalry in swift ma
neuvers; the ponderous artillery in
laundering activity.
For delightfulness,' for usefulness, the
motion picture lecture is most COM
mendable. Its Interior motive is not
less so; it will help to provide sinews
Of unwarring charity for the Army Re-
lief Association.