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The Sentinel=record., 1914-09-03
TrawIers Sunk by Mines.

Gramsby, England, via London,
Sept. 2.-1t:15 p. ma trawler was
blown up by a North sea mine today
and seven of her men are missing.
The trawler was endeavoring to
avoid one mine when she struck an
other.
A Danish steamer is reported to
have been blown up by a mine but
the 19 members of her crew were
saved.
The trawler Steti was sunk by a
German warship, according to a tele-
gram received from her skipper, who
is at Amsterdam. He reported all
hands on board the trawler had been
saved.
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Kron Prinz Wilhelm raken

New York, Sept. 2.-Reports were
current here today that British cruis.
ers had captured the Kron Prinz VII
helm, the German liner which has
been roaming the seas since her sud
den departure from this port a day
or so before war was declared he
tween Germany and England. Sir
Courntenany Bennett, British consul
here, had heard the rumor and made
Inquiries during the day but tonight
said he had been unable to confirm il.
The Crown Prince Wilhelm, a
North German Lloyd liner, was taken
a war prize into Bermuda, according
to the reports.
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Allies Rombard cattaro.

Rome, Sept. 2.-yia Paris. Sept. 81
1888 a.m.-The Giornale dItalia says
a squadron of British and French
warships has bombarded the entrance
to the port of Cattaro. Austria, with.
the intention of destroying the wire
less station and the semaphore sig
nails.
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pAPERHANGERs STRIKE.

New York, Sept. More than TO-
000 members of the International
Painters and PaDerhangers' union In
this city struck today. They demand
Increased wages and changes IN
working conditions. The strikers
have appointed a settlement com
mjtteo-
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MREYNOLDs A JUSTICE.

Washington. Sept. flames c. Nc
Reynolds will take the oath of office
tomorrow as associate justice of the
United States supreme court, and W.
I. Gregory will assume the office OF
attorney general. Chief Justice White
will administer the oath of otfits
first to Mr.. Gregory and then to Mr..
Mciteynolds.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-09-03
Aeroplanes in Battle.

Paris. Sept. 2.-11:20 p. MA figlt
in the air over Paris took pace this
evening. Three German aeroplaaes
lowered over the capital and immedi-
ately two French machines were sent
up to engage them.
Meanwhile rifles and machine guns
mounted on public buildings kept up
a constant fire. BY this means one
of the German machines became sep
arated from the others and The
French aviators flew swifely in its
direction. The German opened fire,
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DEFEATED
RUSSIANS HAVE INFLICTED UE-
CISlVE DEFEAT ON THE MAIN
ARMY AT LEMBERG ADMIT
LOSSES IN GERMANY.

Petrograd EST. Petersburg), Sept.
2.-The following official communi-
cation was issued by the Russian war
office tonight:
After a battle lasting seven days,
the Russian army seized heavily forti-
fled positions around Lemberg (capi-
tai of Galicia in Austria Hungary i,
about ten or twelve miles from the
town. The Russian troops then ad-
vanced toward the principal forts.
After a battle yesterday which
was fiercely contested, the Austrians
were obliged to retreat in disorder,
abandoning heavy and light guns,
parks of artillery and field kitchens.
Our advance guard and cavalry
pursued the enemy, who suffered
enormous losses in killed. wounded
and prisoners.
The Austrian army operating IN
the neighborhood of Lemberg was
the Third, Eleventh and Twelfth
corps and part of the Seventh and
Fourteenth corps. This army appears
to have been completely defeated.
During the pursuit by the Russian
troops the Austrians retreated from
Guia Lipa and were forced to aban-
don 81 guns. Our troops are moving
over road encumbered with parks of
artillery and conveys loaded with pro
visions of various kinds.
"The total number OF guns cap
tured by the Russians around Lem.
berg amounts to 150."
The foregoing dispatch was seat
direct from Petrograd by the st. Pc
tersburg Telegraph Agency, the semi
official Russian news agency, and is
the first dispatch received in New
York direct from the Russian capital
since the declaration of war.
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English Prince In.

London, Sept. 2.-11:30 p. M
Prince Albert, second sond of King
George, who was taken from the
cruiser Collingwood recently to a
nursing home in Aberdeen. Will be
operated on for appendicitis. Physi-
clans in attendance say the princes
condition is causing no anxiety.
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Hospital Bombsrded.

Paris, via London, Sept. 2.--6: 55 p.
ma dispatch from Petrograd (St.
Peters burg) says the Novoe Vremya
charges that during the bombardment
of Belgrade the Austrians destroyed
maternity hospital over which ths
Red Cross flag was flying, killing
100 children.
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PACIFIC LUMBER PROBE.

San Francisco, Sept. 2.-The fed
eral grand jury began today an in
yestigation into the Pacific coast
lumber trade at the request Of John
W. Preston, United States district ut
torney. who charges that producers,
jobbers and retailers are parties to
agreements in restraint of trade.
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NAVAL ACTIVITIES

San Francisco, Sept. after how
ering off Golden Gate nearly all day
at distance varying from 4 to f5
miles, the Japanese cruiser Idzumo
tonight picked up a small launch
whether one of her own or one from
land could not be seen-and put to
sea at full speed, headed west.
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afford the Japanese cause for terri
torial or other exactions.
Whether British forces will cross
Shantung peninsula with the Japan
ese is not diyulged, but the point Is
much discussed here.
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Monteneerins sea, Aussrrans.

Cettinje, via London. Sept. 2.-S:f2
D. m.-Although numerically inferior,
the Montenegrins have defeated the
Austrians near Bilek. in Bosnia.
Generai Vokoyitoh, according to the
announcement, has taken the often
slve and Is marching on Tchainitch in
pursuit Of the Austrians.
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Take Wounded From Paris.

London, Sept. 3.-3 a. ma dis
patch to the Chronicle from Paris
states that orders have been issued
for the removal of all wounded from
Paris to Rennes and Nantes.
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Russia Collects Statements.

New York. Sept. 2.-George Bakh-
meteff, Russian ambassador to the
United States. today issued the fol-
The Sentinel=record., 1914-09-03
WE THE r
FOR E c A ST

Washington. Sept. Forecast for
Arkansas Generally fair Thursday
and Friday. Not much changs in
temperature.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-09-03

One way to meet the nigh cost OF
living Is TO spend more time studying
the advertisements In your morning
newspaper. In that wa you will learn
where to spend your money and est
the best possible value.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
"sHoP EARLY" NOW SLOGAN.
1914 Movement Is Launched by Re.
tail Merchants Association,

The 1914 shop early movement was
launched by Washington merchants at
a meeting of the Retail Merchants As
ISOLATION last night Steps were taken
to bring the slogan to the attention Of
the residents of the District of Colum-
bia, and also of the second parcel post
zones. Publicity will be given the
movement by means Of newspaper and
street car advertising, as we'll as the
posting of billboards bearing the shop
early" slogan.
The Retail Merchants Association has
decided to distribute booklets adver-
tising Washington as a retail center.
This booklet, bearing the names of
firms and dealers. will be distributed
to about 1900 firms and individuals
within a radius of the first two parcel
post zones. committee consisting of
George S. De Neale, Harry King,
Joseph Berberich and Charles ]. Colum-
bus has been appointed to arrange for
the publication of the booklet.
The attention of members of the as
sociation was called to the fact that
the eight-hour law affecting woman
employees will force many of the stores
to close at regular hours even when
the Christmas buying rush is the
greatest.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
FREEZING TEMPERATURE
CAUSES CITY TO SILVER
Present Snap Is First General Cold
Wave of the Sea-
son.

WashingtonianS awoke this morning
to shiver in the first really wintry tenn
perature of the season. At T. o'clock
the mercury indicated % degrees, or
degrees below the freezing point. The
ground was frozen hard, last nights
whooping wind having aided the low
temperature in congealing the mud. To-
day the weather bureau stated that still
lower temperatures may be looked Tor
tomorrow morning, after which the
weather will moderate.
The present snap is the first general
cold wave of the season. Throughout
the entire northwest, weather bureau
officials stated today. temperatures are
down to zero or below. Washington.
they say, is just now at the front OF the
cold wave, and in the extreme north
west Temperatures are already mod
Grating. No decided change is to be
expected in this section, however. be-
fore the close of the week.
Freezing temperatures were reported
last night from as far south as the
northern parts of Mississippi and Ala
bama, the cold wave being general
throughout the west. northwest. south
and east The only sections of the
country to escape the frosty blasts
were Florida and the southwest, the
cold wave being one of those manu-
factured in the Medicine Hat disagree
able weather factory.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
TAKOMA PARK REDUCES
ANNUAL WATER RATES
Minimum Charge Fixed at $9-$3
Meter Rent Abolished to
Three-Year Users.

At a special meeting of the town
council of Takoma Park, Md, last
night 1t was decided to reduce the
water rates for the coming year. This
action was taken following the pres
entation of the report of the water and
sewer committee by Councilman L. R.
Grabill. chairman of the committee.
The council ordered that an ordinance
providing for the reduction in the
rates be prepared for adoption at the
next meeting Of the board
The report of the committee, which
will be used as a basis in drafting the
new ordinance, provides that the SO
which has formerly been paid as meter
rent by all water users in the town, be
abolished as to all persons who have
paid 1t for three years, and the mini
mum charge is fixed at 50 year,
which entities one to the use of 5000
cubic feet of water
The charge Of Is cents a hundred
cubic feet will be made for water used
in excess of the minimum
The present minimum charge is $10.5O
Tor the same amount of water, includ-
ing the water meter rent. which is aboI-
fshed by the new ordinance
The changes will reduce the income
OF the town from the water rents about
5000. the income last year being S4. 500
and the estimated income this year
being about $4,000. of which $4,000 will
be applied to operation of the system
and $500 to be deposited in the sinking
fund.
The report was made by Chairman n
Grabill in behalf of the full committee,
consisting of Councilmen L. r. Grabill.
H. F. Taft. H. E. Rogers and E. E.
Blodgett.
Action on the pending street improve
present at the meeting were Mayor s.
w. Williams. Councilmen H. E. Rogers.
n. F. Taft, E. E. Blodgett. l. F. Lewton'
f. S. La Fetra and L. R. Grabill, and
Town Clerk and Treasurer Ben G.
Davis.
Evening star., 1914-11-17

the railway companies to do the sweep
ing is to be brought to the attention of
the public utilities commission.
The space unquestionably should be
swept at regular intervals" said DR..
EmmonS, but | see no more reason
why the street car companies should
be compelled to do it than why mer-
chants should not be compelled to
sweep the alleys in the rear of their es-
Establishments. and many of the alleys
are in worse condition than the spaces
between the car tracks,
The association voted to continue it's
efforts to obtain an appropriation for
the construction of Il branch post office
in East Washington.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Disgruntled

These floors | have to sweep
and swab.' the lanitor exclaimed
1t is indeed a beastly job, OF
which | am ashamed. | was de-
signed for better things and
- higher, heaven knows: | should
be fddling with the strings OF
Tyres and things like those. |
cannot do such work with zest,
it's not my proper sphere; I'm
sick OF it, and III be blest if |
shall tarry here" Then came the
boss, who seemed to be depressed
and sad and tired. and to the jani-
tor said he, Go, chase yourself!
You're fired, You queer me with
Your dismal face, your feet are al
ways cold; dozen fellows want
the place that you so lightly
hold The janitor has time to
burn. comnuning with his soul );
and now he envies those who
earn, each week. their little roll !!
How we'll he'd like to sweep and
swab, and light the fires at dawn.
In vain he rustles for job-and
winters coming on. Though we
must do some work we hate, let's
WELD a willing hand, for he's the
wisest sort of skate who keeps his
grouches canned. We may desire
a higher sphere, but, till our
chance arrives, let's do our work
without a tear, for thus the toiler
thrives. WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Commission Did Not Act.

In all the above cases the civil serv-
ice commission did not recommend the
appointments. In the cases of Edwin
B. Smith and Mrs. Ellen McCade Balm
the commission did not offer specific
objection. Mr.. Smith is reinstated to
a classified position in the Post Office
Department, being recommended by
the Postmaster General because of
his previous efficient service in the in
terstate commerce commission. Mrs.
Balm is renstated in the bureau of
engraving and printing without re-
gard to the length of time she had
been separated from the service.
Previously she served eleven years in
the bureau.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
FUNERAL OF c. H. DICKSON.
Services for Former Indian Bureau
Employe Held Today.

= Funeral services for Charles H. Dick
son, for many years connected with
the Indian bureau. who died recently
at Los Angeles, Cal, after an illness OF
six months, were held this afternoon at
Wrights chapel. The services were
under the auspices of Hope Lodge, No.
20, F. A. A. NJ
Mr.. Dickson was superintendent of
the Leupp Indian School in Arizona.
Prior to that, he had been supervisor
in the Indian service, which he entered
many years ago as private secretary to
Commissioner Hiram Price. Mr.. Dick
son leaves a wife and several children.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Gonzaga High School Entertains.

In the presence of the college presi-
dent, Rev. Eugene de L. Mcdonnell, and
other members of the faculty, the
senior class of Gonzaga College High
School gave an interesting exhibition
of classwork yesterday. The program
was: Piano solo, Thomas E. Pyne: Latin
address. J. Eugene Gallery; Virgil"
an essay. Donald A. Gardiner; rules of
prosody- class; violin solo.
w. Wellington George; THE Classics
an essay. Thomas Z. Pyne; Virgils
"Pollio," W. Wellington George: analy-
sis-version, class; piano solo. Thomas
w. Powers.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Widow Gets Appointment.

Mrs. Annie Day will also be appointed
to IAN appropriate position in the classi-
fed service at the government printing
Office, without regard to the civil service
rules" Mrs. Day is the widow of Joseph
p. Day, a former enlploye of the govern
ment printing Office, who in 1908 received
an injury in the line of duty which
hastened his death, for which he re-
ceived no compensation, as the law
granting such payments for injuries re-
ceived in the line of duty did not be-
come effective until five weeks there
after. Mrs. Day was left with three
small children without means of sup
port
Mrs Minnie D. Middleton served as a
clerk in the War Department for a
period of twelve years, and the Presi-
dents order reinstates her in the clas-
sifed service at $500 in the Department
of State, Notwithstanding the lapse
of more than one year since her
separation from service. Mrs Middle
tons service in the War Department
was faithful and efficient, and she is
present employe upon the temporary
force of the State Department, dealing
with the relief of American citizens
abroad, and this order is issued upon
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Discusses "Green Mountain Ideals. "

Green Mountain Ideals" was the title
of an address delivered last night by
Rev. Jay T. Stocking. pastor of the
First Congregational Church, at the
first meeting this season of the Ver-
mont State Association, at 1710 I street
northwest Miss Ruth Bronson and
Mrs. F. NJ Shore sang, accompanied by
William Stansfield.
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Taylor's Pharmacy, I'd st. Cor. Md.
ave- me-, is the neighborhood branch
where you can leave your little Want
Ads for The Star A penny a word a
day Is all that it costs for most of the
everyday household wants, like Help
and Situations Wanted, Rent Rooms
and For Sale Miscellaneous.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Oliver NJ. Maxam to Sneak.

United States Life Saving Service
is to be the subject of an address by
Oliver NJ Maxam, assistant general
superintendent of the service, at the
regular monthly meeting tonight of tn.
Petworth Citizens Association, at Pet
worth NJ. E. Church. corner 8th and
Shepherd streets.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Art Supplies Schmidt, 1921 18th st.


Cams f. :. Peas. 23c: large Cans
Tomatoes, 2oc: cans Corn, 25c; Van
Camps Milk, 1lac; White Potatoes. 17c
PIX. 65c bu.; Sweet Potatoes. 25c PIX !:
Yellow Onions, 15c PIX. 95c SIX: Cal
Apples, 25c PIX, 75c box; lbs. Evap
Peaches. 25c; lbs. Cal. Prunes .5c
Evap. Apricots. 12c: Hams. 171kc: Shoul-
ders. lac; Butter, Soc: Eggs. 29c: Lem
ons, 1oc; 3 Grapefruit. Zoe; Oats. &C; the
Wonder Coffee. 2Oc; Norway Mackerel
&c and 1Oc. IL Tth st. ne. and all the
]. T. d. Pyles Stores
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Paper to Discuss Volunteer NAVY.

Rear Admiral c. M. Chester is to read
paper on THE Volunteer Navy Dur
ing the Revolutionary War" at the
regular meeting of the District of CO.
lumbia Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution to be held tomor-
row night at o'clock at Rauschers
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Lecture on "Old Glass House" "

Robert H. Harkness is to speak on
"The Old Glass House" at the 14Sh
regular meeting of the Columbia His
torical Society tonight at o'clock in
the banquet hall of the Shoreham
Hotel The public is invited to attend.
Evening star., 1914-11-17

of energy and health. HETRICHS :
Maerzen and Senate are conceded su-
premacy In purity, age and food value.
Make them your beers. doz, Sl15
tLager, S15O). Bot. rebate, soc. w. 1900.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
The Hygeian Pharmacy, I'd st. Cor,

Mass. ave. will be pleased to take your
little Want Ads for The Star. A penny
a word day for most Want Ads, such
as Help and Situations Wanted, Rent
Rooms. Lost and Found and Sale Mis-
cellaneous.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Reading

Reading Brewing Co.'s Famous U. S.
Standard Brand light and dark beers,
S1.00 case. Ale and Porter, SIPS case T.
r. Beavers, $40 IA st. s.w. Phone. NJ 5192
Evening star., 1914-11-17

When You Entertain
Be sure and have GUIDE furnish the
flowers and floral decorations 1914 F.
advertisement"
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Phoze Main $500 for Family Wash
prices. The Tolman Laundry.
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Fall House Repairs Won't Cost
much if you get the Lumber, Fencing,
Blinds, etc, at EISINGER'S, 21O9 7th.
Evening star., 1914-11-17

j. b. Armstrong. formerly 9th & I.
oysters every style. 3211 14th NV
Evening star., 1914-11-17

kodnks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co, 1434 N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Asked Police to Shoot Him.

Elmer Burgess, colored, twentythree
Years old. y06 5 street nor Invest. n
tered the Sth precinct poliSS station
about l o'clock this morning and re-
uuested the desk sergeant to shoot
him.
charge of insanity was preferred
against Burgess. and he was sent to
Washington Asylum Hospital for OBJ
servation to his mental condition.
His relatives We're notified of his
whereabouts.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
SUICIDE LETTER SENDS
PFLEG|NG TO ASYLUM
White House Caller Also Placed in
Confnement-Man Asks Police
to Shoot Him.

John Pfeging, tailor. sixty-six
years old, remained In his room at 410
6th street northwest Sunday afternoon
and busted himself writing letters.
Il have only three more days to live,
he wrote. Everything has failed and
unless 1 get financial help. suicide will
be the inevitable
Pfeging's letter writing resulted In
his arrest yesterday afternoon as an
alleged insane man. He was surprised
when Detective Baur found him ano
placed him under arrest.
Arrested for what?" laughingly IN
uuired the elderly man. Il am not IN
sane My mind is as clear as crystal. !,
Why did you write that you wouio
commit sucide?" he was asked.
Isn't that all right?" he asked.
was put in this world to do good TOT
others and now that my money is
about gone-I have s2 left-Whats the
use of living? ,o,
Pfeging, a native of Germany, taxes
m interest in the war in which his ma
,iye country is involved. He said the
Iife of a soldier did not appeal TO mn, Il
md he left Germany before ne was oiu
eiough to perform military service.
and as soon as | got here, ne saio'
Il took out my papers. A..
pAering said he was at one tinie
in the tailoring business IN a ouilo
ing on F street. between 10Th ano
I1fn streets northwest. Thes rents
gradually increased until ne moVeu ~
another location He said he was a
dnsipner and had been honored by an
ASSOCIATION of tailors in session al
C,n1 h1S
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Ask for TOlman Laundry Family Wash
price list. Main observation-disclosures
Evening star., 1914-11-17

616 18th. c. a. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Oil and gas lamps made electric.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
CITY ITEMS.
HinkeI VIII Clean Your Carpet.

BY Pop.

.thorough1y-return them promptly
Service and prices you'll like Main 2O25
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Made Navy Yard Watchman.

W. T. Bateman is appointed watch
man in the navy yard, upon recon-
mendation Of the Secretary of the
Navy. Mr.. Bateman, seaman, formerly
attached to the U. S. S. Foote, Is at
present a patient in the Naval Hos
pital in this city. While visiting his
family one-pound shell, which he was
showing his child exploded and blew
off his left hand. While Mr.. Bateman
will be discharged from the navy for
disability he can receive no pension,
as his disability was not incurred in
the line of duty.
Horatio Whitted was appointed a la
borer at $3.50 per annum in 1901 and as
signed to the general land office, where
he still is employed. 1t is stated. al
though his principal duties were of a
grade performed by classified employees,
his name was enormously omitted from
the list of such employees classified by
the executive orders of 1905. The Pres
ident's order authorizes his appointment
to ''an appropriate position in the classi-
6ad Saryice
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440
Evening star., 1914-11-17
WILSON ADMITS EIGHT
TO GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Six Given Jobs Without Recon-
mendation of Civil Service
Commission.

The President has waived civil serv-
ice requirements for admission to the
departmental service in this city In
eight instances. six of which are with
out the recommendation of the civil
service commission. In two other in
stances the order is issued without any
objection being made by the commits
sion and upon recommendation of the
heads of departments.
Mrs. Alice b. Smith and Mrs. Eunice
B. Neff are appointed to clerical po-
sitions in, the classified service in the
Post Office Department, Mrs. Smith be-
ing the widow of John H. Smith, for
merly a letter carrier at the Washing
ton post office, who served the govern
ment continuously for forty-two years
and died as the result of three strokes
of paralysis. possibly due to exposure
while serving his route as a carrier,
leaving a widow and two small chill
dren without means of support. Mrs.
Neff is the widow of W. E. Neff, a
former employe of the Post Office De-
partment. who after ten years faith
full service suffered a nervous break
down, leaving three small children
Evening star., 1914-11-17
LOCAL MENTION.


bread that is delicious and nourishinS
from crust to crust-order SCHNE1-
DER'S MALT BREAD. A single trial of
MALT BREAD makes Il steady Gus
toner. Tell your grocer to send MALT
BREAD. sc loaf. Look for the label
Evening star., 1914-11-17

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2440.