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THE DRESDEN SUNK
WHILE IN NEUTRAL WATERS
Officers Report She Was Anchored Half Mile
OFF Shore When Surprised by
British Vessels.

VALPARAISO, March 17-According
to the wounded Germans from the
cruiser Dresden, who have arrived
here. three of the crew were killed in
the action. The commander Of the
Dresden and $50 officers and sailors
were unframed and are now at Juan
Fernandez.
The German officers of the Dresden
who have arrived here declare that they
were attacked while at anchor in Cum
berland bay on the north side of the
Island of Juan Fernandez. They as
damaged by the fire from the British
ships and that shells exploding on
shore killed woman and child.
Chileans to Investigate.
The Ministro Zenteno. a Chilean
cruiser. has been sent to bring the
crew Of the Dresden here from Juan
Fernandez and to inquire into the
sinking Of the German warship-
According to the account given here,
because of the damaged machinery and
lack of coal, the Dresden was Obliged
to take refuge at Juan Fernandez
Island. She was anchored about a
morning. when the British cruiser Kent
entered on one side and the Glasgow
and Drama on the other side of Cum
berland bay. The British warships
opened 11fe at a distance OIL a little
more than 5000 yards. The Dresden
| was not prepared for fight In neutral
waters and did not reply Immediately.
She replied feebly within a few min
utes.
Blown Up by Germans.
The Dresden hoisted a parliamentary
flag; then lowered boats and sent a
protest against being attacked in neu-
trail waters. to which the British COM
mander, according to the German state
ment, replied that he had orders to
sink the vessel. wherever she was
found, and let the diplomats arrange
the matter later. and that he would do
SO unless the Germans themselves sunk
her As consequence the German
commander sent the crew ashore and
blew up the Dresden.
The casualties numbered three dead
and fifteen wounded.
No Surprise to Berlin.
BERLIN. via London, March 1.-THE
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BRYAN AND WILSON CONFER
Treatment of Priests and Nuns in
Mexico Is Considered.

Secretary Bryan spent an hour with
President Wilson today. discussing the
treatment of priests and nuns in Mexico
Bishop Currier of Matanzas, Cuba
Cardinal Gibbons and other Catholc
leaders have been in frequent communi-
cation with the President and the Sec
rotary to get protection for the clergy
in Mexico. and the administration il
making every effort to see that their
rights are respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17

LONDON, March IA Reuter- dis
patch from Rome gives an interview
which the correspondent or the cor
riere Della Sera has had with Eleu-
therios Venizelos. the former premier OF
Greece. in which NJ. Venizelos Is quoted
as saying that twice since the outbreak
Of the war the allies have asked greece
to send men to help Serbia, but the at
tttude Of Bulgaria prevented Greece
from doing so.
When the operations against the par
began the allies semi officially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17
NO FUND FOR NATIONAL GUARD
West Virginia Force to Consist of
One Man After June 30.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. March 1.-THE
National Guard OF West Virginia will con-
sist Of only one man after June 80, whe n
the present fiscal year expires. unless
steps are taken in the meantime to bor-
row money With which to support the
state militia
Gov Hatfield vetoed that part Of the
appropriation bill passed by the last legis-
.a.ure providing for SIS. 900 a year for the
maintenance Of the National Guard An
appropriation. however. was made for the
salary Of Ad5utant Gen John C. Bond, but
Nothing to cover the running expenses Of
mis- ONCE.
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Mrs. Hatton Wins Divorce.

McLane has signed decree granting
an absolute divorce to Mrs. Elisabeth
Stuart Hatton from Richard Hatton
and authorizing Mrs. Hatton to resume
her maiden name. Elisabeth Stuart
Cottman. The divorce was granted on
the ground of abandonment. Mr.. Hat
ton is a son of the late Frank Hatton,
who was Postmaster General under
President Arthur.
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DENY THEY ARE HELD
BY FORCE ON CRUISER
Two Members Of Frye's Crew Make
Statement at Newport
News.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March H.
Charles Frank and Robert Rogge. for
mer members of the crew of the Ameri-
can sailing ship William P. Frye,
sunk in the south Atlantic by the Ger
man auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Fried
rich. and now alleged to be held on the
cruiser against their will for military
service, today made a deposition state
ment denying that they were being held
forcibly.
The men appeared at tho customhouse
in the Uniform of the German navy and
told Deputy Collector Of Customs NJ NJ.
vipond that they considered themselves
refugees from a sinking ship. They said
thew also considered themselves as sub
tect of military service under the Ger
man flag and we're willing to perform
that service.
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EXPECTS WAR TO END IN JULY
THROUGH FINANCIAL EXHAUSTION

out that Premier Asquith's estimate
of Great Britains expenditure during
the same period was only 100000, 600.
but adds:
This certainly now appears too low,
even il Mr.. Crammond's estimate is too
high. and 1t is already believed in
financial quarters that the government
will be obliged to have recourse to a
new war loan sooner than was antici-
pated, probably In the month of May"
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RT1IGARIA PREVENTED GREEKS
FROM SENDING HELP TO SERBIA

inquired whether the king was dis
posed to intervene at the crown coun-
Gil. NJ. Venizelos. who was then pre-
mier, proposed that $4,000 men should
that In return Greece should obtain the
vilayet of Smyrna.
Owing to objections which were i'm
mediately raised. M. Venizelos reduced
his figures to $4,000 men. and pro-
posed the cooperation OF the Greek
navy and the use of naval base. The
entire proposal was rejected by the
crown council and M. Venizelos re-
signed.
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ESTIMATED LOSS, $500, 900.
Fire Wrecks Big Business Building
in Ohampaipn. III.

CHAMPAIGN. ILL.,. March 17-Fire
which for a time threatened the entire
business district Of Champaign was con-
sidered under control today after the
flames had destroyed property estimated
at 100000 in value
The flames destroyed the Morrison
building. in which 1t started.
A high. wind carried tho blaze to neigh
boring structures. and several others
soon caught fire. Loss to the Lewis
department store. which occupied part
Of the Morrison building, was 100000.
Firemen and apparatus from nearby
towns aided the local department
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Strike Of 400 Painters Ends,

CINCINNATI. March 1.-THE strike
Of 1.Aoo union painters was ended here
today. and the men resumed work after
reaching an agreement with the Master
PainterS Association The agreement
calls for an increase in wages and
changes IN working conditions. The ques-
tion Of barring non-union glaciers from
union Jobs vas withdrawn by tho union
man.
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Both Must Serve Germany,

Royce is the holder Of master GER
tificate in the German merchant marine
service, and through this will be required
to serve only one year. Frank, however
Is signed merely as an able seaman, and
viii be required to serve three years.
Both men today asked the deputy COL
Iector II 1t were possible for them to
secure the wages due them for service
on the American ship from the date Of
signing in November. in Seattle. to Janu-
airy 20, the day on which she was sunk.
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Children Honor Pastor.

Following mass at the Church of the
Sacred Heart this morning the chill
dren Of the Sunday school honored
Rev. Father Gavan, the pastor. with a
celebration at which green refresh
ments were served.
Tonight there will be various cele-
brations about the city. the biggest of
which will be the annual banquet of
the Shamrock Club at the National
Hotel, at which several members of
Congress are scheduled to speak. The
Elks also will hold open house. and
Carroll Council. Knights of Columbus,
has planned an entertainment at
Knights of Columbus Hall. at 9Th and
e streets northwest.
President Wears Shamrock Gift.
President Wilson appeared at the
executive offices today wearing a
sprig of shamrock and green neck
tie. The shamrock was presented to
him by Miss Sue Marion of Jersey City,
N. J.
Supreme Court Honors st. Patrick.
Each of the justices of the Supreme
Court of the United States today ap-
peared on the bench wearing a sprig
of shamrock in the lapel of his coat
and each seemingly took pains to see
that it peeped out from beneath his
gown.
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ST. PATRICK is PRAISED
FOR DEVOTION TO CHURCH

Tribute was paid to st. Patrick. the
patron saint of Ireland. in sermon and
address at the solemn pontif1cal mass
celebrated at st. Aloysius Roman
Catholic Church, North Capitol and I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17
GERMAN STATEMENT.

BERLIN. March II, by wireless to Say
VILE, n. Y,
The contest for the possession of an
eminence on the southern slope of
the Lorette heights. to the northwest
of Arras. has been decided in favor
of the Germans.
In the Champagne district, specifically
to the west of Perthes and to the
north of LIE Mesnil. the French yes
terday delivered several unsuccess-
full attacks. North of LIE Mesnil the
attacks were renewed with stronger
forces and the engagements still
continue.
In the Argonne the fighting has not
yet come to an end. French forces
have been driven back from the
slope to the southwest of Vauquois
occupied by them. Two French at
tacks In the LIE Pretre forest, north
west of Pont-a-Mousson. resulted in
failure. In the vosges there has
been nothing more than artillery
duels.
The Russian advances against Taurog-
gen, In kovno province. Russia,
northeast of Ttlsit and Laugszargen,
in East Prussia, Just across the Dor
der from Tauroggen. have been re-
pulsed.
Russian attempts to break through the
German lines between the Skwa and
the Orzyc rivers, north OF Warsaw,
also have been repulsed.
There Is no change in the situation
south OF the Vtstula.
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streets, this morning. The Ancient Or
der OF Hibernians and Ladies' Auxil-
larry Of this city attended the mass in
body. and were praised by Rev
Father Gasson of the Georgetown Uni
versity in his sermon, and Right Rev
Dennis O'Connell. Bishop OF Richmond
in an address following the mass. for
their efforts toward promoting the
teachings of st. Patrick and promoting
Catholicity.
The Hibernians gathered at Gonzaga
Hall and shortly before 10 o'clock.
when the mass began. marched to the
church. headed by Patrick j. Haiti
gan and r. T. Moran of this city.
we are gathered here. Father Gas
son said. ito sound the praises of a
brave man: to sound praises of the
greatest herald OF the King of Heaven.
who has never been surpassed by any
mortal
His devotion to the church and prais.
for his people put him above all others.
Ask in France. England, Germany
Switzerland, New York, Boston, Phils-
delphia. in your own city of Washing
ton. through the middle west, what 81
Patrick did. they would be obliged I"
acknowledge that he was the leader OF
that great army OF priests and mis-
sionaries who have been spreading the
gospel of Catholicity.
ouCCccSS mere Due To oalut-
III men speak the truth they will -
forced to acknowledge that the success
Of Catholicity In America is due 10 tine
followers of st. Patrick"
Bishop O'Conneil, following the mass
stepped to the front Of the altar and
spoke to the members of the Ancient
Order of Iiibernians. He praised them
for the work they were doing and the
causes they represented. He compared
the work of the ITihernians with the
work of st. Patrick In freeing Ireland.
Bishop O'Connell conducted the mass.
Rev. Father Eugene De l.. Mcdonnell.
S. J.. pastor OF St. AIoysius Church. was
assistant priest: Rev. David ]. Roach.
S j.. vice president of the Georgetown
University. was first deacon: Rev. John
A. Scully. S. j.. of St. Aloysius Church
was second deacon; Rev. Augustus j
Duarte, S. j., vice president of Gonzara
College. was deacon of the mass. with
Rev. Romuald Benedict as suhdeacon.
The big church was packed far be
yond its seating capacity, and it was
necessary to put in extra seats.
From the windows of the church q.
silken flag of Ireland and Old Glory
were flying and the repository on the
altar was surrounded with green lights
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Earn Admiration of World.

The moral character Of the Irish race
was the theme discussed by Rev. George
A. Dougherty of the Catholic Univer-
sity, who declared they receive the ad-
miration Of the world today because of
their reputation of stanch religious
and worldly character.
A musical program was given which
was participated in by DR.. James Dick
fnson, Miss Cecilia O'Dea. Mrs. William
O'Connor, Charles Fitzgerald. Miss
Mary e. Roberts, Miss Mary P. Moran.
lanes Cook and DR.. Kennedy. A sec
ton of the Knights of Columbus choir
rendered several selections.
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AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.

VIENNA, via London. March III
Attacks of the enemy against our po-
sitions east Of Sulejow, near Lopusz-
no Gin the Kielce region). have been
repulsed. Attacks near Gorlice also
have failed, while our artillery
caused heavy losses to the Russians.
In the Carpathians Monday artillery
duels prevailed for the most part
North of Uszok pass 1t has been COM
paratively quiet since March IA. when
the enemy suffered heavily. On that
occasion two Russian battalions were
almost annihilated. Eleven officers,
$50 men and three machine guns
were captured.
To the northwest of Wyszkow We cap
tured a height, taking $50 prisoners
The battle south of the Dniester
continued.
the heights held by us east of Otynia,
in the direction of Kolomea, was re-
PEELED after several days fighting,
with heavy losses to the enemy.
After receiving large reinforcements
the enemy again. during the after
noon, advanced on these heights and
attacked our forces three times
They again suffered heavily.
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Juan Fernandez Island came as no sur
prise to the German nation. News
papers generally express wonder that
she should SO long have evaded hostile
warships.
They praise the successful raids of
the cruiser on commerce and the
heroism Of her crew.
Embassy Issues Statement.
The German embassy here has issued
the following statement regarding the
sinking of the cruiser Dresden:
German cruiser Dresden. after fav-
Ing destroyed an English sailing ship
March 8. was surprised by an English
armored cruiser and pursued by her
from o'clock in the afternoon. Dres-
den succeeded in escaping the armored
cruiser under the cover Of the dark
lack of coal forced her to put into the
Island Of Juan Fernandez
According to telegram, received
at the embassy from Valparaiso, fifteen
wounded of the Dresden were landed
by the Drama at said harbor. Three
men OF the German cruiser are report
ed to have been killed. The telegram
further, says that all the rest of the
crew is landed on the Island Of Juan
Fernandez and will be brought to VAL
paraiso by a Chilean steamer.
Quotes British Admiralty.
According to the British admiralty
report the Dresden was caught by the
armored cruiser Kent, protected
cruiser Glasgow and the auxiliary
cruiser Drama near Juan Fernandez
Island.
considering the existing conditions,
the Dresden apparently has been at
tackled while in shelter Of neutral
waters.
LAS long as no other news Is received
to prove the contrary we are entitled
to believe that second violation of
neutrality in waging naval warfare
has been committed by the English
navy.
august rs, 1914. his majesty's aux
iliary cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse was fred upon in the Bay Of
Rio de Orc by the English cruiser
High Flyer while at anchor within
one mile Of the Spanish coast Of west
Africa"
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DENIES THAT ANARCHY
RE|CNED IN MEXICO CITY
Llorente. Confidential Agent of Pro.
visional Government, Issues
Statement.

Enrique c. Llorente. confidential
agent of the provisional government
of Mexico, today gave out strong de-
NAL of reports that anarchy was prev
alent in Mexico City, and that the lives
and interests of foreigners were in
jeopardy.
The truth is" said Mr.. Llorente,
that the capital has simply been pass
ing from the hand of one military force
70 another, and in naming the new
authorities to take over municipal con-
troll there has naturally been some I'M
avoidable confusion.
Considering that Mexico is in a
state of civil war. one could hardly
expect the capital. which is in the
midst of the battle-ground. to be as
quiet and orderly as Salem. Mass. Diff
ficulties in the nature of things are
bound to happen, and must be borne by
the populace, native and foreign, such
being one of the burdens that all must
bear when taking up a residence any
where.
Gen. Butler Also Criticised.
Precisely the same criticisms were
visited on Gen Butler. half a century
ago, when he captured and occupied
New Orleans. To read the foreign pa
pers of those days. describing alleged
outrages, that never occurred, on the
foreign Inhabitants of New Orleans,
would make one think that the Zapa-
tistas were Boy Scouts instead of the
marauders that they are reported to be
in the press.
The trouble is that the news which
we are getting from Mexico is prompt
ed and inspired by the most sinister
motives, namely, that Of infaming the
people of this country by misleading
and distorted information, hoping
thereby to appeal to their sense Of
chivalry to interfere in the situation
and wrest from danger q certain group
of rich mon. who. as q matter Of fact,
are in absolutely no danger at all-in-
deed. many of them being in the United
states and not even in Mexico.
Pending the re-establishment of our
government in Mexico City, public
opinion should be suspended. allowing
opportunity for the truth to be made
manifest"
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RUSSIAN STATEMENT,

PETROGRAD, via London. March IL:
We have destroyed advanced parties
Of the enemy from Kopeiowo. The
offensive of our troops on both banks
of the OrByc river is progressing
successfully. After a very stubborn
battle our troops captured the vii
lagos of Stegna and Yednorozec and
repulsed a vigorous counter attack
by the Germans, capturing one heavy
gun, three light guns. seven machine
guns and at least 700 prisoners.
North of the PrzasnysZ-GroudouAk line
our troops have had partial sue
cesSes.
On the left bank of the vistula Che
enemy has been more active in bonn
harding our Notifications in the
Bzura region. but has attempted a
fruitless offensive In the Pilica dis
trict.
In the Carpathians our troops have
continued their offensive operations
IN the Smolnik region, in spite of
deep snow, heavy snowstorms and
severe cold. They have carried the
last positions Of the enemy. taking
2.4o0 prisoners. including SO officers
Seventeen machine guns were also
captured
This success was gained In the center
OF the chief Austrian offensive. and
the enemy was forced to retreat In
the OlTeCIlOH u bOiiSEOu. 1o"dTO
Uszok pass We carried trenches of
the enemy. In the region of Zawadka
and Rozanka the enemy persists in
his attacks.
In eastern Galicia the battle is devel-
oping to the east of the Stanislau-
Kolomea railway. At dawn Sunday
our infantry, marching breast high
in the snow, captured the enemy
fortihcations near Tarnowice and
Polno, taking more than 1000 pris-
oners, including 20 officers.
At Przemysl there has been artillery
firing. Our troops on the northern
front carried the heights within rifle
shot of the forts protecting the town.
March IA in the Caucasus engagements
took place between advance guards
of the two armies. and our troops
pressed back the Turks successfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17

Only One "BROMO QUININE."
Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think Of
the full name, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for signature Of e. W. GROVE On box. CSC.
Advertisement.
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SANAT0R|UM HEARING
HALTED BY OBJECTION
Attorneys for Chevy Chase 1nstitu.
ton Question District of Colum-
bia Heads Action.

By questioning the authority Of the
District Commissioners to designate q
subordinate Official to conduct a pub
lie hearing. attorneys for the Chevy
Chase Sanatorium have obtained a de-
lay in tho consideration of the applica-
ton of Chevy Chase and Pinehurst res
idents for a revocation of the license
of the sanatorfum on the ground that
II has become a public nuisance.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Fran
els n. Stephens had been instructed by
the Commissioners to take testimony
in the proceedings. but when the hear
ing began. at o'clock yesterday. OBJ
lection was made to this plan by the
sanatorium's counsel on the ground
that the Commissioners had no right
to delegate such authority. Friday aft
ernoon at O'Clock was appointed as
tho time when the point will be ar
zued
Ono Hundred Witnesses Called.
ed for the respondent and submitted 4
authority. The petitioners were rep
resented by Levi H. David of the Con-
necticut Avenue Citizens Association
1o"4To r |oliaoAy VI inc SheVy Chaes
Citizens Association. Clyde D. Garrett
Andrew Wilson and H. H. Obear, al
attorneys.
approximately 100 witnesses have
been summoned, and IL was anticipated
that the hearing would last severa
days. Because of this fact and the
pressure of other District business the
Commissioner decided to instruct MT
Stephens to conduct tho hearing and
have the testimony recorded steno.
graphically. 80 that they could later re.
view II and render an opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17
Probable First Action.

Probably the first act OF the commits
sion will be call upon corporations
falling under its Jurisdiction for in
formation upon which classification of
Interstate concerns will be made. Fol-
lowing that, rules and regulations for
the guidance Of the corporations will
be promulgated and public hearings, at
which business mon may present their
views. may be decided upon.
An advisory committee OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce Of the United States,
appointed to cooperate with the COM
mission. probably will participate in
such discussion.
Joseph ID. Davies has been elected
chairman of the commission, and Ed
ward N. Hurley Of Chicago vice chair
man. Francis H. Walker, former dep
uty commissioner of corporations, has
been appointed chief examiner Of the
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-17
PRESIDENT TO CONFER
WITH TRADE COMMISSION
Wilson Receives Members at White
House Tonight to Map
Out Work.

President Wilson will receive the
m bers of the new federal trade COM
mission at tho White House tonight,
the purpose of the, conference being to
map out their first work. In a broad
way the President expects to talk with
the commission OF his conception of its
duties.
The commission held a meeting this
morning In the old quarters Of the
bureau Of corporations. in which they
are much cramped for room. After
ward conference was held with the
Secretary of Commerce. who has kind
ly placed at the disposal of the COM
mission as much office room as he can
spare in the Commerce building. 1t Is
hoped to give each commissioner a pri-
porations.