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Evening star., 1914-08-23
NOT ONLY CHICKEN THIEF.
Miller's Incarceration in Jail Does
Not Halt Depredations.
resnondence Of The Star.

HYATTsvILLE, Md. August 22.-
Dwellers in this part of the county hoped
chicken stealing would cease when VIII
liam Miller. collored. OF Muirkirk was
sentenced to seven years in the peniten-
tiary at the recent session Of the county
court. Chickens have disappeared since
he was sent away. however. Deputy
Sheriff Thomas Garrison Is investigating.
Miller was convicted in one case of hav-
ing stolen a thirty-pound turkey and six
hens. His sentence amounted to twelve
months for each fowl. He was suspected
Of having helped himself to fowls be-
longing to one Of the judges of the court.
but that charge was not formally pre-
ferred.
R. F. Barclay. a post ONCE inspector.
whose home is at Riverdale. is one Of the
latest victims Of chicken thieves. He
was robbed of thirty spring chickens.
Other residents of that section were also
robbed.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
DARIUS MILLER UNDER KNIFE.
President of the Burlington Operated
on for Appendicitis.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SPOKANE. Wash. August pa tele-
gram received here this afternoon said
that an operation was performed this
morning at Glacier Park on Darius Mil
Ter. president OF the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad. suddenly taken Ill
there Appendicitis was the ailment.
The ST. Paul special train carrying
members Of the family and eastern phy-
sicians did not arrive in time or the op-
Grafton. The patient Is said to have
stood the shock well.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
VICTORY FOR GERMANY
PREDICTED BY MAXIM
Inventor Of Ordnance Has Little
Doubt of Kaiser's Success
Against Allies.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LAKE HOPATCoNG, N. J.. August
22-In an interview at his home. Maxim
Park. on the west shore Of the lake here.
Hudson Maxim. inventor of ordnance
and explosives. said today that the Ger
mans would be victorious over the allies
in the present war He said there is lit
to doubt of their ultimate success.
This war" said the inventor, SIS a
thing of such import as to obsess the
mind and stagger the understanding
There are 80 many variables to be taken
into consideration. and so many circum-
stances and conditions. which It Is i'm
possible at this time for an outsider to
know. that no judgment, which must
underlie true prophecy. can possess the
truth.
However, the sayings and little phi
losophies of that greatest Of soldiers
Napoleon-may help US in our guessing.
Napoleon said that the science of win
ming battles is in being stronger than the
enemy at given point.
Display Of sagacity.
"It appears at the present time as
though the German steam roller advance
into Belgium is being directed with Ma
poleonic sagacity by some one behind the
German guns. If the Germans are able
center or flank with a greater force than
the allies will be able to oppose them.
then the on-march Of the Germans to
Paris is inevitable.
TT looks to me as though the French
were making grievous mistake in di-
viding their forces In, order to strike the
Germans In Alsace and Lorraine. It may
be found that 1t would have been better
judgment to have massed all of their
available forces in front Of the main ad-
vance Of the Germans, and to have left
upon the Alsatian frontier only such
force as would have been necessary to
stay the German advance in that direc-
ton.
"Germany's ally. Austria, has her
hands full with the Russians, Servians
and Montenegrins, so that Germany is
France, Belgium. England and Japan
and the larger forces of the Russian
army.
Power Which Decides Campaigns.
"It looks bad for Germany, but we
must remember that it is not the size
of armies that decides campaigns, but
the power Of the flying wedge of men
and artillery upon a given point Of the
enemy's line.
Armies are not beaten as a whole,
but are always beaten piecemeal. It
made no difference to Alexander the
Great whether or not his Macedonian
phalanx faced an army of $4,000 or
100000 men. because the phalanx was
always strongest at the point of con-
tact.
Frederick the Great, whom Napoleon
pronounced the greatest captain of
nodaPn ffNHNa hfa ho h1, .,
same method by which the Germans
today are throwing their weight Of
men and guns against the ranks of the
allies.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
HOLDS MISSIONS IN DANGER.
Presbyterians in Africa Menaced Be
cause of War. Saws Dr.. Johnston.

ASHEVILLE. N. c.. August 22.-De-
claring that on account of the battle-
ground of the European war being
located in Belgium. Presbyterian mis-
sions in Africa were in danger, DIR.
Howard Agnew Johnston OF Stamford.
Conn.,. speaking at Montreal today. re-
quested special prayers for the mis-
sions in Africa. He said that mission
work on the Kongo would be seriously
endangered by the war.
DR.. Johnston today delivered the
fourth talk of his series on Realizing
God" before the Presbyterian confer
ence at Montreal.
An entertainment by the children ct
the conference was given tonight.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
VOLCANO ERUPTS 9TH TIME.
Lassen Peak Clears the Mountain,
of Sightseers.

REDDING, Cal, August 22.-The fire.
quent and violent eruptions from Las
sen peak this week. again have cleared
the mountain of sightseers.
The twenty-seventh eruption early TO-
day belched forth a column Of ash
laden steam to a height Of 1000 feet.
This followed an even more vioe ent out
break yesterday. during which the pill
lar of steam and gases rose to a height
Of 10. 5000 feet.
The crater Is enlaging with each erup-
tion. and soon will break through the
west wall Of the ancient crater.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
WAR HURTS CANAL TRAFFIC.
$55, 900 Taken in From Tolls in First
Week of Business.

PANAMA. August c2.-During the first
week Of business the Panama canal
earned approximately $4,000. not includ-
ing the amount collected for barge serv-
ice and payments made In advance for
ships on their way to use the canal.
These amounts would bring the total re-
ceipts up to almost 100000
Thus far sixteen ships have used tho
and one Peruvian. Trafic, while con-
sidered good. was not up to the expecta-
tions Of canal officers, who say that the
war is keeping many ships from using
the waterway.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
BURY GEN. SIR J. M. GRIERsoN.
Body Is Placed in the Metropolis
After Ceremonies.

GLASGOW. August 22-The body of
Gen. Sir James M. Grierson, the British
military commander who died on a
railroad train In France recently. was,
buried today in the Metropolis.
way from the drill hall to the cathedral.
Representatives Of the naval and MILL
tary establishments attended the cere-
mony.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
SAILING DATES FOR MAILS.
Ships for Holland and Italy to Leave
Early This Week.

Mails for Germany and the Netherlands
and those specially addressed for other
countries, the Post Office Department an
nounced today. would be dispatched from
New York at l am. Tuesday, via the
Holland-American S. s Nieuw Amster-
dam, for Rotterdam. Holland
Mails for Italy, Austria-Hungary and
specially addressed mail for other coun-
tries will be dispatched Monday at 4
pm, via the Southern Pacific Company's
8. S. Antilles, for Genoa, Italy.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Washington Man Parts With $12O.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dlspatch 10 Ine otAr.
BUFFALO, N. z. August 22.-Harry
A. Shockey Of Washington last night
Was relieved of 1920 on the state reser-
walton at Niagara Falls. in a game of
matching dimes. The Washingtonian
reported the swindle to Police Chief
Lyons, who detailed several detectives
to Investigate. The description given
to the authorities by Shockey tallies
with .sat OF two men who swindled
several other tourists in the past three
weeks.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Spanish Cruiser Quits Mexico,

VERA CRUZ. August 22-The Span
ish cruiser Carlos v sailed today for
Hampton roads. The Carlos v is the
last Of the warships. other than Ameri-
can, which came here at the time Of the
American landing to leave Mexico
waters. report was in circulation here
today that John Lind. who was Presi-
dent Wilson'S personal representative in
Mexico for a number of months, is about
to return.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Used Automobiles

BUYERS-If you want a used
car. read the Automobile Col
umns in the want ad section
of today's Star. Many excel
lent bargains are offered.
AUTOMOBILE Ow R-Is
your car listed in the Auto
mobile Sale Column? A seven
time ad of 20 words costs
only $1.40. AS soon as you sell
your car discontinue the ad
and we will refund for the
remaining insertions.
SPECIAI-If you fall to get
TWICE the results from a
Star ad under this classifica-
tion than from the same ad
In any other Washington
newspaper. the entire cost Of
the ad will be gladly re-
funded.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
H. B. Flood Nominated for Congress

LYNCHBURG. Va, August 22.-H. ID.
Flood was declared the democratic nomi-
nee for the next Congress from the tenth
Virginia district at a meeting OF the dis
trict committee here today. He was un-
opposed for denomination.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Knights of Columbus Mourn.

cablegrann expressing the sympathy
of the members of the knights of CO.
iunbus on the death of Pope Plus x
was dispatched to Cardinal Della voIpe
at Rome yesterday by William p. Nor
moyle. fate deputy. and Robert E.
Mcnamara, state secretary, of the STATE
Council
At a meeting Of the council held
yesterday in knights of Columbu.
HaH resolutions were adopted express
sive Of the loss the order had sustained
through the death of the pontifY
BY the singular purity and simplicity
OF his life and manners. and his tender
solicitude for the social welfare of all
mankind. 1t was recited. Plus x had en-
deared himself to all the world. both
Catholic and non-Catholic
The resolutions declared that although
the Pope sprang from the common peo-
pie to his exalted station bv the sheer
force Of native ability and merit. he
never forgot his origin. but ever loved to
De considered as one of the common peo-
pie, and declining for himself and for his
sisters and other relatives all PRIVILEGES
and considerations on account of his
most august dignity in the Christian
world
He has accentuated the democracy of
the church government" IL was declared,
by aholishing whatever veto remained
to monarchs on the papal e'ection, and
has. on many occasions. manifested his
love and solicitude for the people of our
beloved land. in his fostering care of that
great institution of learning. the Catholic
University of America. his recognition of
the worth and devotion of American
churchmen. and his favor extended to
our order
Evening star., 1914-08-23
PRELATESNOT|F|ED
Of DEATH Of POPE
Bonzano Sends Official lnfor-
nation to Hierarchy in
United States.
SOLEMN HIGH MASS
WILL BE SUNG HERE
knights of Columbus Send Resolu-
tions on Demise of Plus to Car
dinal Della Volpe.

Mgr. John Bonzano. apostolic delegate
to the United States, has addressed more
than 100 letters to archbishops and
bishops of the Catholic Church in the
United States giving official announce
ment of the death of Pope Plus x, and
asking that prayers be said for the re-
pose of the soul of the pontiff. The let
ter to the hierarchy is as follows:
Your Lordship:
1T is with deepest sorrow that I COM
municate to you the sad news of the
death of our glorious pontiff. Plus X. I
am sure that the sorrow we feel is
shared in by all the clergy and faithful
of the United States.
Plus Y reigned only eleven years, but
the works that he accomplished in this
short time clearly show that 1t was
Divine Providence that placed in his
hands the government of the universal
church.
His condemnation of the modern
methods of attacking the Catholic faith.
his defense of the rights of the church
against the mighty ones of the earth.
his regulations concerning sacred music
and the recital of the divine Office. the
reorganization of the Roman curia and
the undertaking OF the codiflcation of
canon law. the reform of ecclesiastical
seminaries and finally the decree regard
ing frequent communion and the COM
munion of children are deeds that tes-
tify to the eminence of his zeal and the
nobility of his virtue. These glorious
ach evements will assure him his place
among the most glorious pontiffs of the
Church of Christ.
The Pope of Peace.
What adds to his glory is the fact
that while he was engaged in these
laborious works he ever preserved his
calmness and serenity in spite of the
severe trials that afflicted him in so
many ways. His paternal love for all ma
tions, especially for America, is known
to all. His constant prayer was to see
all nations at peace, and it was grief
over the sorrows that war inflicted upon
his ch ldren that brought him to his
grave. While. then, Plus x will be known
as the Pope of the People and the Pope
or the Blessed Eucharist, future genera
tfons will proclaim him also the Pope
Of Peace
"As in grief and sorrow we bow over
the grave Of this glorious pontiff, let
us pay him the worthy homage of our
esteem and love by praying for the re-
pose OF his beautiful soul. Let us
also pray for the speedy accomplish
ment of his dying wish--the end of
war and peace among all nations.
Finally, let US not forget to pray that
God may give His church a man ac-
eording to His heart a worthy sue
oessor of our beloved Piux X
With sentiments of highest esteem
and profound respect. / beg to remain,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
JOHN BONZANO,
Archbishop of Melitene,
Apostolic delegate"
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Solemn High Mass for Plus <.

In many Of the larger Catholic churches
today notices will be read concerning
solemn high mass to be celebrated for
Plus X.
The first important observance will take
place at 1880 tomorrow morning at St
Matthews Catholic Church. where mem
bers Of the diplomatic corps and Of the
Catholic clergy will gather to attend i'm
preesive ceremonies
Mgr. Bonzano will be the celebrant Of
solemn high mass and a sermon will be
given by Rev. Walter Elliott Of the
Apostolic Mission House, Brookland
Other services will be held in the various
churches throughout the thirty days Of
mourning.
Observances in many of the churches
will take place this week, though In some
delayed because of the absence of pastors.
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
WAR IN MEXICO EXPECTED.

War in Mexico if not with Mexico, is
on the cards, apparently; army officers are
finding that their leave has been quietly
curtailed and that they are receiving or
ders to go to the border. Naval Off
GERS are being sent to Vera Cruz. Mex
leo has no money and no industries in
comparison with those which aourished
before the policy of watchful waiting
permitted the organized banditti of the
republic to lay her waste. Such condi-
tions usually breed turmoil in any coun-
try; and in Mexico, where two armies are
in the field under command of two men
who hate each other, 1t would hardly
seem as if conflict could be long delayed.
Carranza has failed utterly to give Mex
leo government or to bring about order,
while his treatment of the United States
shows how little he appreciates the for
bearance and restraint exercised in his
interest by fond Administration. De-
spite the claims of the Democratic ora
tors, the issue in Mexico has been be-
tween Carranza, Villa and anarchy on one
side and the support of men capable of
conducting government on the other.
The period of anarchy at last has been
reached. Washington special to Boston
Transcript.
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA A
GEORGES VALLEY RAILROAD.

The Georges Valley Railroad Company
has filed its annual report with the Rail-
road Commissioners, as follows: Operat-
ing revenues, SIS, 706.74 against $751;
1872 80 for the preceding year, decrease
of S95. rail operations, Sl2, 321. II
against Sl2. 09o6 81 for the preceding
wear, an increase of $3.50. 81; net revenue,
So, 1856. go against So, 1854 for the pre-
ceding year, decrease of $192 80; freight
revenue, S12, 1z0.S5; passenges revenue,
81, 1920; express revenue, 81, 0bo, "a;
maintenance of way and structures, 81
875 81; maintenance of equipment,
SS87.57; transportation expenses, ST.
56011 general expenses, $997.77; num-
Der of passengers carried earning rev.
enue, 6109; number of passengers car
ried one mile, 1892; number of passen-
gers carried one mile per mile of road,
5749; number of tons carried of freight
earning revenue, $780, S8; number OF
tons of freight carried one mile per mile
of road, IA, ISL, average amount received
for each ton of freight, $.8O6l2; freight
revenue per mile of road, 81. 425. So;
freight revenue per train-mile, LOSSES;
operating revenues per mile OF road 81, :
SAT "a; operating revenues per train
mile, ST. 36580; operating expenses per
mile of road, 81, 449. 81; operating ex-
penses per train mile, $1,07140; whole
number of stockholders in Maine, ~;
average number of employees in Maine,
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
ELECTION NOTES.

1t was a clean sweep for the Republi-
cans in New Hampshire. They got the
Governor, U. S. Senator, both Congress
men, the legislature and all the counties.
In Ohio they elected the whole State
ticket, carried ~ out of the % Congress
sio 7al districts and elected Republican
to succeed Democrat in the U. S. SEN
ate. Penrose's 200, 900 in Pennsylvania
"sounds large" says the Boston Herald.
but Roosevelt's plurality in 1904 in that
State exceeded 100000. And Penrose
helped to get it F.! Ex-senator Beverage
of Indiana shared in the slump of the
Progressives everywhere, running poor
third in the Senatorial race. In New
York Sulzer led Davenport, the Progress
sive candidate for Governor, by more
than 10000. California defeated State
" ide prohibition by ma ority that may
reach close to 200, 900, and referendum
amendment was adopted prohibiting an
other vote on the question within a
period of eight years. The State OF
Washington rolled up majority for the
initiative prohibition law. The new law,
effective Jan. l, 1916, forbids sale or
shipment of liquor, even by clubs, but
provides that users OF liquor may have
limited quantities shipped to them for
their own consumption under stringent
restrictions,
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
FOUR STATES co "DRY.'
Arizo ma, Washington, Colorado and Ore
aon, Though Vote in the Two Latter is

Arizona, Washington, Colorado and Ore
aon, Though Vote in the Two Latter is
Close.
CHICAGO, Nov. q. Four of the six
States that voted Tuesday on the ques'
ton of ousting saloons decided to retain
barrooms, while the other three on latest
returns tonight apparently went dry.
Ohio and California voted in favor OF
retaining saloons. Arizona. apparently,
voted dry, women voters contributing
materially. Colorado and Oregon on in
complete and unofficial returns show
slight leads in favor of ousting saloons,
The latest returns from Washington,
covering about half the State, give
small majority against saloons.
The vote on saloons In COLORADO IS III
doubt. The precincts TO be heard from
are mostly outside the citi:s. Prohibit
ionists say later returns from farming
countries will doom saloons, while those
in favor of liquor selling declare that
mining camps will swing the result the
other way.
Ohio retained saloons by a good major
ity and adopted home rule amendment
that was recognized as saloon measure.
Missouri defeated the county unit sys-
tenn of local option, which precluded the
rural vote on saloons in option elections.
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
Work At Mount Heagan.

The Mount Heagan quarries have been
leased under new management to New
York parties, who are to actively begin
operations. w. C. Bowdoin, the we'll
known granite man. mas been engaged
as genera manager at the quarries. Mr..
Bowdoin has a crew of men at work in
the woods, cutting and hauling wharf
logs and railroad ties. There is to be a
decided Improvement in the quarry, the
wharf and railroad are to be built, and
the shops and sheds repaired. A new
derrick is to be erected, the work for
which will be done under the direction
of the veteran wharf builder John Gro
non of Bucksport. The work on the wharf
began Nov. 9th. The repair work is
being done by W. B. Goodwin of Bangor,
the owner of the quarries. The new
company has secured some heavy con-
tract work, of which building will be
made specially.
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
MAINE MEN IN CONGRESS.
Committee Promotions for Some. Senator
Perkins and Congressman Stevens Re-

Committee Promotions for Some. Senator
Perkins and Congressman Stevens Re-
tired.
Changes in the Senate and House, due
to defeats and retirements of sitting
members, change the relative positions
of Maine men on big committees mater
tally. Senator Burleigh moves up three
places to ranking minority member of the
committee on Revolutionary claims, and
he moves up a notch on each of three
other committees to which he is assigned.
Representative McGillicuddy gains
three points On the judiciary and is now
No. 5. Six Democrats of that commit
tee will not be in the House after March
4th.
Mr.. Kinds is ranking member of the
merchant marine committee on the mi
nority side at present. Mr.. Peters and
Mr.. Guernsey do not advance, as the
latter is ranking member, No. l, on the
minority side of his committee on terri
tories, and No. on his big committee,
banking and currency.
Defeat has taken from the House a
man who has been claimed as a Maine
product in Congress during service of
eight terms, Frederick Clement Stew
ems of the Fourth Minnesota He was
elected in 1897 and has been ia Congress
by successive reflections until the la
Dor unions endorsed the Democratic can
didate this year. Mr.. Stevens was beaten
by 1000 margin. He was born in Bos-
ton in 1861, educated in the public schools
of Rockland, graduated from BoWdoln
in 1881, Law school of University OF
Iowa in 1884 and settled in St. Paul,
where he took an interest in the Re-
publican politics for years.
Senator George Clement Perkins OF
California retires this year also. He
was not a candidate for reelection as he
is rs years old. Mr.. Perkins was born
in Kennebunkport and has been resi-
dent of California 60 years. He has been
in the Senate 20 years and has been
chairman of the committee on naval
affairs.
The Republican journal., 1914-11-12
iHE ROOSEVELT DISCOVERY.
(Roston Herald.)

Col Roosevelt's latest discovery, that
Of 1.-The plans of at least two empires
now involved in war to capture our great
cities and hold them for ransom" should
startle nobody. At the headquarters of
the war depar tment of every nation
there are plans of campaign against all
other nations with whom war is possible.
1t is an essential part of the business of
the staff to prepare for contingencies
bv considering and demonstrating how
thew may be met Officers would be
very imperfectly equipped for their work
in the higher posts of the service if they
were not trained to solve such problems
of war.
Thousands of newspaper readers saw
the German plan some ten weeks ago.
A translation of the plar of "Opel atoms
against the United States of North Amer
ica. written by Gen. Won Edelsheim of
the Prussian general staff, told how our
principal ports were to be captured
and the country was to be injured "hy
interrupting their communications, by
destroying all buildings serving the state
commerce and defence, by taking away
all material for war and transport, and
lastly, by levying heavy contributions. -
One of the closing statements was that
Germany is the only great power which
lis able to tackle the United States single
handed"
Our own American war college pos
sesses a plan of operations against Ger
many, with one against every other
great power, in the undesired event OF
war. Such things are necessary for the
instruction of officers, in strategy. That
is what they are for. They do not mean
war is wished, expected or intended.