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] Dimmtt Mrs. J. N. Fulford Mrs. NJ. M. Hughes. Mrs. Harry Hillhouse. Mrs J. F. Kent, Mrs. ]. F. Lee, Mrs. J. w. Mirror, Mrs J. W. McCarty. Mrs. l.. H. Pennington. Mrs J, II. Perkins Mrs. ". F. Turnipseed, Mrs. Carrie Turner. Mrs. l.. R. Vines. Mrs. Gus Noojin and Ms. C. K. Walker.
 Thursday afternoon. Mrs K Land grebe entertained the members of the
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were invited into the dining room where bunch was served by Mrs Gus Nooiin. salad plate. which emphasized the chosen colors of yellow and white. was pa ssed to Mrs. W. F.. Notion Mrs Alice Johnson. Miss Rita Chisholm. Miss Grace HilIhouse. Mrs J0' Bryant Mrs r A
 Eubank. Mrs. J. N. Winston. Mrs. George A. Mlllar, Mrs. T. R. Waitcs. Mrs N. K Baker. Mrs W. J. Burgin. Mrs. Roy
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omics,' and the responses to the roll call were practical ideas along this line. The following ,Aoaramme was given; Vocal solo. MT r11win Cook: address, Home Economies Mrs. W. F. Motion: vocal solo, Miss Rita Chisholm; instrumental colo, Miss Grace Hillhouse
 Following the programme the guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
STRATEGY GAINED
GALLIPOLI LANDING
British Forces OutWitted Turks
and Met with Little
Opposition.
LBv Cable 70 The Tribune ]

Athens, Aug. Is dispatch to THE
London Chronicle").-The successful
landing on Gallipoli Peninsula at Suvla
Bay and the manner in which it was
effected cannot fail TO exercise a moral
effect on the enemy The landing took
place on the shore in front Of sal,
lake. Only a small observation force
WAS on the spot, for the Turks had
been led by recent activities and re
ports to concentrate their forces on
the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles and
at Smyrna.
The whole British landing force, with
It's ammunition, baggage and artillery,
reached the shore practically without
opposition, and with only very few
casualties. 1t Immediately advanced
and quickly seized the positions 1T had
planned to take. There the strong in
trenched positions were organized, the
right wing was thrown out and a juno
tion effected with the left wing of the
forces established before Sari Bair.
The new positions threaten the
Turks communications with the ex-
tremity of the peninsula. The enemy
eventually brought up forces to attack
the newly landed troops, but was easily
repulsed with serious loss. This defeat
enabled the British forces still further
TO consolidate their position. The feet
has been very active during the last
few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
MORGAN, UNGUARDED,
RETURNS TO WORK
Looks Well and Says He's Feel
ing Fine-CroWd in Street
Cheers Him.

Unaccompanied by bodyguards J. p.
Morgan returned to his Office yester-
day shortly after the noon hour for
the first time since July 3, when an at
tempt was made to assassinate him in
his country home at Glen Cove, Long
Island, by Frank Holt, who afterward
committed suicide in the Mineola jail.
Mr.. Morgan was busy at his desk
opening kilograms and letters of con-
graduation upon his complete recov-
cry from his wounds, and received in
person the well wishes of large num-
Der Of friends. He showed no Ill eff
fects of the ordeal through which he
had passed. Asked regarding his
health, he said he was feeling fine"
A crowd Of more than 500 gathered
around the Morgan Offices when Mr..
Morgan's automobile drew up in front
to take him home. When the banker
appeared lie was greeted by a roar and
much clapping Of hands. Mr.. Morgan
appeared much pleased and, smiling,
put his hand to his hat in acknowledged
ment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
Germans Ready for New
Drive in Baltic Region

Pctrocrad. Aug. rs dispatch to The
London Daily News') The general
activity which is compelling the Ger
mans TO give immediate attention 20 the
northern half of their campaign has
changed the character Of the opera
tions The dcploymcnt of six German
armies. forty 90 forty-fyc corps, over
a front of 1870 vcrsts, facing OSSowctz
and Brcst--Litoysk. shows that their
future tasks i'm the woody, swampy zone
of Poliessic southeast of Brest-Llt-
ovsk. exclude the possibility of their
turning the Russian left flank.
In the Baltic provinces the Germans
are now reinforced. troops having been
brought from Poland, whore the army
has been filed by Austrians. Serious
battles are expected now IN the Baltic
region. where the enemy has lately
becn compelled TO harmonic his
opcrations with the issue of the recent
sea fight. He rctreatcd pending the ar
rival Of reiuforcements, AZ the same
time keeping up hi communications
with the sea. Now tNat mis- reinforce
ments have arrived, he Will make "a
stubborn effort 70 regain the lost
ground. Meanwhile reports from Riga
show that there has been resumption
of the normal life of the city.
Leading monasteries Of Russia have
asked and obtained permission TO en-
ploy thee workshops in making shells
for the army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
COURT CALLS DAClA
TRANSFER FRAUD
Explains Ship Was Seized as
Prize by French Because OF
Illegal Registry.

Paris, Aug. 16.-The decision of the
prize court in the case Of the former
Hamburg American Line freight steam
err Dacia. which was granted American
registry in January but was seized by
a French cruiser in February while
bound with a cotton cargo for Bremen
was made public to-day.
Tn, decision says that the prize court
finds no proof that the transfer OF reg
istry was not made 10 save the snip
from risk Of capture in accordance win
the laws Of war, but that, on the con
trary, the ship under her new flag was
making a voyage for which she had
been loaded while still under an enemy
flag. Therefore, the court indS inc
transfer tainted with fraud ana
against the rights Of belligerents,' ana
orders the steamer seized as a prize.
The American owned cotton cargo oil
the Dacia has been partially paid Tor
by the French government through the
ambassador at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17

the carry. They all did it at the same
time, so | suppose military training
must develop an instinct that tells
man when he has remained at the
salute long enough.
Soldiers Made Chevaliers.
After a few minutes of converse
ton NJ. Millerand took his place at the
left Of the line of "braves" with his
aid, with the tray behind him and Gen
era Famin facing the first brave" NJ.
Milerand read from a list the officers
name and ended with "Chevalier de la
Legion d'Honneur, premier" General
Famin gave the officer the accolade
lightly on each shoulder, then trans
ferred his sword 10 mis- left hand, Sc
lected a decoration from the tray,
pinned it on the officer, shook hands
with him and kissed him on both
cheeks. VI. Millerand raised his hat
and shook hands with the new cheva-
lier.
That was the ceremony that was re-
peated fourteen times right down the
line to the last man. NJ. Millerand
then mounted the steps of the Ministry
and made a short speech, in which he
praised the officers for what they had
done and exhorted them never 70 for
get that France must always be first
in all things. In fifteen minutes thu
whole affair was over and NJ. Millerand
was disappearing into the Ministry,
while the officers stood once more at
the salute and the drums ruffied and
bugles blared. The big gates were
thrown open and the officers and men
dispersed casually, but all with the
look and feeling of intense satisfac-
ton.
France now has three decorations for
her soldiers. The CroiX de la Guerre
is given to every man or officer who is
mentioned in dispatches. The Legion
of Honor is the highest decoration, and
is given to officers and men alike who
have especially distinguished them
selves. But there are several grades
to the Legion OF Honor, and only the
highest officers receive the Grand
Cross. And there is the Medaille Mill
tare, which is given only 70. private
soldiers and commissioned officers
and commissioned officers of the very
highest rank. Captains and colonies
cannot receive the Medaille Militaire,
but General Joffre wears it, and it has
been given to the King of the Bel
gians. General Foch, who ranks next
10 General Joffre, does not wear the
Nedaille Militaire. II is reserved for
general officers of the greatest dis
tinction to crown their careers and for
privates and non-commissioned officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
POPE TELLS CARDINAL
DAY OF PEACE IS NEAR
Expresses Deep Love for
France, Eldest Daugh-
ter Of Church"

Paris, Aug. 1G.-A letter from Pope
Benedict 10 Cardinal Lucon, OF Rheims,
dated August /, in which the Pontif
expresses deep affection for France,
eldest daughter Of the Church" is
printed By ia Cro.x.' The Pope,
after expressing his satisfaction at
learning that indignation over Louis
Latapie's interview with him has been
appcased IN France, says:
"The interview reproduced nelth-r
our thought nor our sentiments, and
many passages in IL were invented out
of whole cloth. France, that country
so noble and so generous, 20 which u
has pleased US TO give testimonies OF
our sovereign tenevoleuce, and 20 which
il is sweet 70 US 20 apT.y the glorious
title eldest daughter OF the Church,
certainly would not doubt our love for
her or our true sentiments IN her re-
spect.
And now We feel the need 10 renew
10 YOU. dear son, the ardent vow that
DAVIS Of peace are rising over your dear
country and especially your diocese, so
sorelv tried. that you may soon have
the consolation Of seeing your ruins
rebuilt and prosperity and JOY reborn
in the breatst, Of your well beloved
people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17

Turkish Empire, therefore, is in the
hands Of Serbian statesmen. The Nish
government is said to be dcsirous of
shifting the responsibility for the de
cision to the Skuptsehina, which
meets this week
The danger Of this course Is that q
majority are men Of the peasant class
with no grasp Of the complex European
situation. They realize only that they
are asked t. give back to Bulgaria
which they regard as state that in
1919 traitorouSly stabbed them in the
back. territory conquered at the. cost
Of thousands Of Serbian lives. There
fore il is more than possible that they
may refuse to listen TO any arguments
except those Of local patriotism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
Serbia Fears No Attack
bv Germans on Frontier

Rome. Aug. kilograms from Nish
give the impression that the Serbian
government does not look for serious
movement against that country by Aus
tria and Germany soon. Serbian OH,
Gals are said 70 consider the reported
concentration Of troops at Orsova' Hun
gary, as being merely for political et-
feet.
Bv this move, according TO the Serb
an view. the Teutonic allies hope TO
impress Rumania. Bulgaria and Greece
and encourage Turkey 10 redouoled Ell
forts at the DardaAelles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
Austrian Deputies De-
mand That Old King
dom Be Restored.
GERMANY SEES
MENACE IN MOVE
Will Be Guided Solely by Her
Own Interests, Official
Organ Declares.
fPv Cable 10 The Tribune. ]

Zurich, Aug. 16.-The conquest OF
Poland seems likely to prove an apple
Of dlscord between Germany and Aus
tria.
Grand Duke Nicholas's proclamation
when the war began that after victory
the three Polands Russian, German
and Austrian-would again form a
united autonomous kingdom was SOL
EMMY promulgated by the Gar at the
opening Of the Douma. When the ger
ma,s entered Warsaw the Kaiser made
a vague proclamation, promising au-
tonomy under German tutelage.
Now the Polish Union, formed OF
Polish Deputies to the Austrian keichS-
rath are up in arms at the idea OF any
mower other than Austria taking over
the Polish heritage. As the Polish popu-
lation in Austria is more numerous
than the ruling German population, lts
nrotest cannot be ignored. This is one
reason why Baron Won Burian left post
haste for Berlin. Any ill-considered or
tactless proclamation by Germany
might have disastrous political conse-
ouences in Austria. But there Is little
indication that Germany intends to
have much regard for Austrian or
Polish sentiment, or to allow any out
German interests to carry weight.
The "Frarkfurter Zeitung," under
government inspiration. states the case
for Germany to-day with brutal frank
ness.
"One must not forget" it writes
chat Poland did not free herself, but
that A German army captured Warsaw
tn, city chosen by the Poles for their
capital. There is no doubt that the
Poles desire the union Of the Pollsh
kingdom with Germany resurrected'
How, far this desire IS shared by Ger
man statesmen we do not know, DuI
Won Bethmann- Hollweg is certainly con-
WINGED that lust as we cannot assure
tho freedom of the seas by treaties ana
~ventions, neither can we settle the
Polish problem by the recipe OF Polish
leaders in the Austrian Reichsrath. we
certainly did not make war and the ter
ri5le sacrifices entailed for nothing,
AM the Kosciuszko sentiment is nm
ished for good. It'll
ave will in this matter be guided
exclusively by our own interests and
will take such guarantees as Will as
sure our national future. When the
Polish party in the Austrian Reichsrath,
after A victory which certainly was not
gained by Poles, demands that this IN,
Invisible Kingdom be prof west and
be given its national and political free
dom under Austrian protection, It de-
mands not only the fruits of our vic
tory. but it stretches out its hands to
seize old Prussian provinces like 81
lesia, West Prussia and Posen.
"The time is not yet come for solu-
ton of the Polish problem. 1t is GER
tain that when the Polish party poses
conditions we shall also pose Guns and
reject theirs with all necessary vigor. II
only because behind the Polish problem
there are also the Galician, Ruthenlan
and Ukraine problems, and because the
legend Of an indivisible Polish kingdom
is menace for Germany and does not
create the guarantees demanded by the
Kaiser, the Chancellor and the nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
FRANCE DECORATES HER
SOLDIERS IN SECRET
In the Night Battlefeds and Behind Closed Gates
Republic Bestows Highest Honors-Trbune Man
by Accident Sees Officers Made Chevaliels.

On this day at the Ministry of War
] stepped into the courtyard and found
myself In the midst Of little group
of men in the yarlegated uniforms one
now sees in the rear of the French
armies. They were crOWding up to
the archway and gazing eXpectantly
into the grand court. Directly oppo-
site was another archway, filled with
another little group in uniform, while
every window was blocked with civilian
employees Of the ministry.
Out in the centre Of the court was a
line of fourteen officers with drawn
swords, standing rigidly at attention.
Five PAGES behind them was another
line. the escort. Fac ng the front line
was a platoon Of infantry, with bay
onets fixed and their rihes at the carry,
while 70 their right were four drum
mers and two buglers. General Famin,
Of the Colonial troops, an officer of the
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor,
walked back and forth, talking to two
aids.
The combination of the rightly and
yet the simplicity OF the arrangements
made me think that visit was e"
pected from, some parsonage who re-
quired a guard OF honor, and | asked
the soldier next to me: What is going
on out there"
The decoration" he replied.
NJ. Milerand Appears.
So asked the name OF the general
officer and then waited for the cere-
mony. We all stood on tiptoe for sew
eral minutes until quite Unexpectedly
the platoon of infantry came TO the
salute. THE minister" said my little
soldier, and simultaneously there was
a ruffie from the drums and bugles, and
NJ. Mi!lerand came down the steps Of
the ministry, attended by two civilian
officials and an aid in uniform carry
ing a silver tray, on which were the
decorations to be distributed.
VI. Millerand is a man OF about the
average height, but he must weigh
close to 1870 pounds. Yet his weight
is so evenly distributed that he does
not seem fat, but gives one the idea
of massive strength. He has a bull
dog kind of face, thick gray hair and
q gray moustache that curls over and
hides his mouth. lie was wearing a
li~ht gray sack suit and a brown derby
hat. For a man who is carrying the
light Of the Ministry of War and
hing harried day and night by men
Sho want his job he seemed singu-
larly unperturbed.
As he came down the steps the of
fcers to be decorated came to the
salute and stood so while the minister
walked over and shook hands with Cen
ersl Famin. NJ Millerand did not re-
turn the salute and no orders were
given, but after while the officers
took their swords down rom their
chins and the soldiers cane back TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
u. S. GIVES BERLIN
LAST FRYE NOTE

Washington. Jug. 16.-The American
reply to the last German note on the
sinking of the American sailing shin
William p. Frye by the Prinz Eitel
Friedrich has been delivered 10 the
Berlin Foreign Office by Ambassador
Gerard and Will be given out here by
the State Department tomorrow morn
y is short and accepts the commits
sion method of determining damages,
but rejects the proposal TO arbitrate
the disputed portions Of the Prussian-
American treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
FRENCH GUNS WIN
ARTILLERY DUEL
Silence Germans Fire
Vigorous Fighting Goes
on i'm VOSgeS.

London, Aug 16.-Violent artillery
engagements continue along the west
front The French report effective
work with their guns ard tell Of
damaging German works in several DO
sitions. On the Nouvron Plateau,
north of the Aisne, the German guns
were silenceG.
Vigorous sighting is going on in the
NosgeS. Paris describes an attack on
an enemy trench. After the explosion
of mine on the fortified position, a
French charge resulted IN the capture
and the seizure Of bomb-throwers, and
a machine gun. Berlin declares that
this attack broke down under the Ger.
man fire.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
The following official communication
was issued this evening in Paris:
Violent artillery lighting occurred
throughout the day on a great many
points of the front.
Our batteries inflicted on the enc.
my heavy losses in the region Of
Quennevieres, and silenced his fire
on the Nouvron Plateau. Our an.
non seriously damaged the German
IOILlucu WOlhS 10 lNe NOElA OF NOQaL
between Berry-auBac and Loivrel.
The enemy having again shelled
ST. Die, we opened fire on the gas
works at St. Marie-au-Mlnes and
blew up the gas tanks.
We also shelled German factory
to the east of luenster.
The afternoon statement said:
There was intermittent cannonsd-
ing in the vicinity of Souchez and on
the Plateau of Nouvron 10 the north
of the River Aisne. There were also
engagements with bombs and hand
grenades in the sector Of Quenne.
vieres, and in the western part OF
the Argonne
In the Vosges the explosion Of a
mine against an enemy trench locat-
ed between Burnhaupt-le-Bas and
Ammertzwiller made II possible for
us to take some prisoners and to cap
ture two bOmb-throwers and ma
chine gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL.

Vienna. Aug. Is. The official state
ment issued by the War Office tonight
says:
In the Tyrolean front after a long
interval, the enemy yesterday opened
heavy artillery fire against our foru-
fcations, especially at Tonaie Pass
and on the plateau OF Lavarrone and
Folgaria. Attacks by Italian infantry
on the Tonale Road and against our
Popeua positions south of Schluder-
bach and in the district Of Dreizin-
men failed, as did fresh attacks Of the
enemy at the front in the coastal
district in the sector south of krn
and an attack against the salient on
part of the plateau Of Doberdo.
Four of the coast forts Of Venice
were bombarded by one Of our sea-
planes on the afternoon of August
is. All the bombs except one eNplod-
ed within the Notifications. OF five
hostile airmen who assembled IN pur-
suit two were forced 20 land by ma
chine gun fire; TWO abandoned the
pursuit after some time, and the fifth
followed our machine close 10 the
Istrian coast, where he was obliged
to turn back, unsuccessful Our sea-
plane returned safely IN spite Of d
heavy fire from hostile war vessels
and forts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
VenizeloS Says Greece
Cannot Intervene Yet

Berlin, Aug. 16.-The Athens cor
respondent Of the "Tageblatt' sends
this statement Of the attitude Of eX-
Premier Nenizelos, expressed Sajur-
day to a political friend:
M. Venizelos believes now, as be
fore that Greer interests lie on the
side Of the Entente Allies, but that the
time is not ripe for Greece to join the
ouadruple alliance actively. Greece
sbould. therefore. preserve her neu-
trality for the present.
The correspondent adds that the cues
ton now is whether King Constantine
regards these views as a proper basis
for intrusting the future Of Greece TO
VI. NeniZelos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
fFrom Special Correspondent OF The Tribuas.I


Paris, July 27.-M. Millerand, Min
.ster of War. oficiated two days ago
at decoration of officers at which it
was my good fortune to be present. I
was coming out Of the ministry, where
| had been on business. and if had
not been already on the inside | would
not have witnessed the ceremony, for
when the hour came for the little
group Of officers TO receive the highest
honor the republic can bestow the
great gates of the courtyard were
closed against the public, and | was the
only person not connected with the
Ministry who knew what was going on.
France has a strange way in this war
Of bestowng her guerdons in private.
No journalist. for example. IS per
mitted to mention the name Of a gem
eral below the commander Of an army.
Flch day the newspapers contain THE
Book Of Gold OF the Army" which is
the list of those mentioned in dis
patches. These men will ultimately
receive the Croix de la Guerre. But in
The Book Of Gold" the man is men
toned by his last name and the num-
I OF his regiment. Christian names
are not given. and THE Book OF Gold'
is TO the ordinary reader not much
more valuable as a means OF identl-
fcation than the Chicago street
directory would be TO a confirmed New
"orker. Some weeks or months later
the man will receive his cross, but the
fact will be carefully concealed by the
government A general officer will
seek the brave" out in the hospital
and creep in at dead OF night and pin
the cross on his breast when no one
I'D suspect that this event in the
mans life was happening.
Decorations Not Made Public.
So it is with the Medaille Militaire
and the Cross Of the Legion Of Honor.
The newspapers publish lists Of the
last names Of the men who are TO re-
ceive the decorations. but if the dec
Grafton is actually pinned on in public
the newspapers are not allowed 70 say
anything more than that some off =
GERS were decorated yesterday at the
lnvalides" Many officers and men
have been decorated at the front and
photographs of the ceremonies have
even been published. but the names are
always missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
Serbs Silence Austrian
Guns in Twelve Shots

Paris. Aug. 16.-A Havas dispatch
from Nish, dated Sunday, says that on
August 10 the Serbians, with rev
shells. stopped the enemy from work
ing on defences in front OF the village
Of Dobra, on the Danube.
on the same day Serbian artillery
before Velicocelo. near belgrade, en-
Gagged in a duel with a hostile battery
stationed at the village Of Starchevo
snd 81 the twelfth shot silenced the
enemv's guns, which mad fred sixty
shells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-17
Turks ReCapture
the Town of Van

Corstantinople, Aug. 16 via wire
less TO London An official communi-
cation issued to-day says:
which was evacuated August Il, has
been recaptured by US. The Russians,
In retreat, are destroying the neigh
boThood.
an the Dardanelles region a new at
tack Of the enemy north Of Ari Burnu
has been repulsed.'