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Evening star., 1915-08-23
ITALIAN STATEMENT.

ROME, August 70. via Paris August I'd:
In the Montemaggio zone. to the north
west of Arsero. the enemy's artil-
lery swept the positions newly con-
quered by our troops. Nevertheless
We managed to extend still farther
the ground We had occupied.
In the upper Boite we have taken sew.
eral enemy trenches at the head OF
prisoners. the number of which is
not known exactly. Our troops also
drove away the enemy's patrols
posted in the midst of the rocks OF
Monte Cristallo, and extended our
line as far as Cresla Blanca.
houses of Cortina d d'Ampezza, causing
some damage.
In the upper RienZ the enemy made at
tacks against our more advanced po-
sitions. but was repulser
On the Carso front our lines have pro-
have taken a strong trench and nine
ty-seven prisoners, two OF whom
We're officers. We captured an ar
mored machine gun.
The enemy then concentrated a violent
fire against that part of our line,
following it up with an assault The
attackers were repulsed by our hre,
and then, by repeated bayonet
charges, We're driven off and pur
sued
Our aeroplanes repeated yesterday
morning their raid on the enemys
aerodrome at Assovitza,- on which
they dropped sixty bombs causing
considerable damage. Our squadron.
notwithstanding it's audacity and de-
spite the fact that it was subjected
to the usual fire OF the enemy's anti
aerial guns, returned untouched.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Short Suited.
From .iUc=p.

Ff"Fn IlC.f.
Small BOY NJ Says this here butter
Il had. and you must make 1t good
Grocer-Wen. son. We carry an all
around stock, but we are aust out of
alchemy,
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Complete Reformation.

FI'Iu Jl'--t.
'MUh wife mar'd me to refawnl me.
sah." stated Brother HilsondigSer, "and
I'm SO plumb bodaciously refa,wrned dat
! wouldn't marry I. .g'iu if ] done lived to
be 8 old as Nethoozcium.r
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Other Vessels Lost.

The British steamer Cober has been
sunk by submarine. The captain
and crew have landed safely.
The British schooner Martha Ed
monds. 1Sc tons gross, and owned at
towey. has been sunk. Her crew was
landed.
Evening star., 1915-08-23

when the bugler sounded the "reveille," i"
the alarm clock of the soldier, ready
to resume the slaughter of the theoreti-
cal enemy. which they started last week
to push out of their way in their efforts
to reach Fredericksburg, twenty miles
away.
Not Rated as "Sham Battle"
All the inhabitants of the town and
the country hereabouts are asking
about the sham" battles which some
one has widely advertised in the be-
lief that all encampments rpdst end
with a sham battle. But Sham" bat
ties are not part of the drills of pre-
paredness of IA militia camp of modern
days. The practice is not disnified un-
der the name of sham battle, but the
troops have $4,000 rounds of blank
ammunition to use up in their tactical
programs, which are d part of the war
game. The machine gun company will
have real ball ammunition. and soon
will set targets out on some unfre-
quented part of the river and will pump
them full of holes at the rate of a
thousand or SO a minute.
Personal Notes.
Maj. William S. Hodges. Judge advo-
cate general. left camp this afternoon
for Washington. Maj. Hodges has been
granted leave of absence during the
remainder of the encampment.
The entire personnel of Battery A,
Field Artillery, y. q. ID. c., have been
in camp for IA few days. They propose
to leave Tuesday evening, and return
to Washington.
Capt Frank Alderman, assistant in
spector of small arms practice. also re-
ported in the camp, and with Capt. Ed
win f. Fullam, adjutant of the Sd In
fantry, and Capt E. II. Brian. COM
manding Company NJ, all officers of the
brigade rifle team, are going over the
details of the formation of a team to
represent the District brigade at the
rifle matches at Seagirt, n. j., which
open September s, and the matches at
the Congress Heights rifle range Labor
day w. ]. w.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Disasters to Two Steamers.

LONDON. August 23.-The British
steamers Windsor and William Dawson
have met with disaster. The Windsor.
vessel of 6.055 tons. has. according
to report issued here. been sunk.
while the William Dawson, an old
steamer OF es4 tons. has been blown UP.
The crew of the Windsor was saved,
but five men of the Dawson's crew
were lost.
Evening star., 1915-08-23

DR.. Z. W. Sinnott of the Bussey In
stitution has been appointed pro-
fessor of botany and genetics at the
Connecticut Agricultural College.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
FRENCH STATEMENT

PARIS, August %, 2:3O p.m.:
In the Artois district. in the sectors of
Souchez and Neuville, there was last
night rifle firing, together with
fighting with hand grenades, but no
infantry engagements. Between the
Somme and the Oise and on the plate
between the Oise and the Aisne the
cannonading was yesterday fairly
spirited on both sides.
In the Argonne there were short ell
gagements with bombs and hand
grenades on the western outskirts of
Fontaine Madame and in the forest
of Bolante.
In the Fosges, on the crests of the
Linge and the Barrenkopf. following
spirited fight which took place
after a preparatory fire of particu-
lar severity, We were successful in
gaining possession of some of the
enemys trenches On the remain
der of the front last night passed
without incident.
During the day of August 30 French
aviators bombarded the railroad sta
tions at Lens. Henin- -Lietard and
Loos. all in the department of Pas
de Calais. as well as the railroad
line between Lille and Douai.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
RUSSIAN STATEMENT.
PETROGRAD, August -. via Londo
August %:

August %:
Our land front is firm in the region OF
Riga and in the direction of Jacob
stadt and Dviuisk. Toward the west
there has been fighting on parts of
the same front. The situation in the
region of Wi1komir also is without
essential change.
Toward the west of kochevary our
troops continued to hold. during Fri
day and Saturday. the persistent Of
fensive of the enemy.
On the left bank of the middle Niemen
and the upper Robr there is no
change. The disposition of our
troops near Ossowetz, on the lower
Bobr. the upper Narew, along the
Bielsk Wysoka Brest Litovsk rail-
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Sincerity of Good Will Undoubted.

America has no inordinate ambition
for colonial expansion, SO We are not In
a position to offer her anything which
can induce her to undertake our perils
and share our burdens. No doubt can
be entertained about the sincerity of
Americas good will toward China: but
good will alone is q factor which counts
for little in international diplomacy as
we know it. However, it is conceiv-
a BILE that the Japanese menace in the
Pacific may. in the near future be-
come increasingly pressing, and when
it is too late to interfere the United
States may have reason to regret her
past inaction. America could well have
intervened in Korea; again she was
presented with an opportunity to check
Japanese designs in Manchuria; and
now for the third time her interference
is virtually invited. but it is feared
that she will continue serenely to
preach, while the fate of great nations
in two hemispheres hangs in the bal
ance.
while we are hoping devoutly that
this great world war will have q plrg-
ing and salutary influence upon inter-
national politics of the future. we must.
at the same time, be prepared for the
worst. The fact must be driven home
to our national consciousness that the
old methods of procraStination and of
playing one enemy against the other
are mer makeshifts which must, in
the long run. end disastrously for our
selves. In place of temporary expedi-
ents, now is the time to frame and pur-
sue some foreign policy at once bold,
clear-cut and definite, and to main
tain firm continuity of purpose whfcn
shall be above all party politics. and
shall secure for our nation thar meas
develop our resources without fear OF
molestation.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Field Day Events Postponed.

The field day which had been sched-
uled for this afternoon has been post
poned until tomorrow afternoon, to fol-
/ low a parade along the beach front.
The entire brigade will be paraded for
the benefit of the people of the town
and the visitors and is to be followed
by the athletic sports.
Maj. Gen. George ii. HarrieS, District
of Columbia militia, retired, accompan-
led by Lieut.. Col. {. Fred Cook, retired,
and Col. Richard ID. Simns. left camp
early today. They We're taken in the
naval militia launch to Rock Point, To-
Gated on the Maryland side of the river
where they took an automobile for
Washington. The party planned to
reach Washington about noon:
Advance guard work featured the
drills today of two battalions of the
militia, the third battalion. Maj. Wal
ZACH A. McCathran comma andlng, hav-
ing remained on the parade grounds to
go through it's annual field inspection
before Capt. Horace p Hobbs. The
1st Separate Battalion, Maj. James E.
Walker commanding, went through its
inspection this afternoon.
Several hundred people who came
down here Saturday and Sunday to see
the camp of the National Guard We're
marooned at this place last night The
dance pavilion, the boardwalk, front
porcheS OF private houses and even the
beach furnished beds for many. Ac-
were at d anu
many had brought funds enough only
for the days outing. Some had to go
without food for hours.
Capt. Edwin w. Fullam. adjutant of
the Sd Infantry. declared that he had to
sign many passes last night for men to
stay out of camp to look after their
families and friends who were held
here without food or lodging.
Shortly after the st. Johns got here
yesterday at O'Clock crowds rushed
hn 1ftf.l off ff.rf Tas .lNf.s.
Long before>the scheduled hour of sail
ing the vessel was filled to the ca
pacity allowed by the law, and at $50
o'clock the gangway was hauled and
Evening star., 1915-08-23
TURKISH STATEMENT.

CONSTANTINOPLE. August p. via
London. August 23:
After heavy preparations by land and
ships guns. the 21st, the enemy, over
one division strong, attacked the dis
trict Of Anaforta. but was completely
repulsed. with immense losses
The same afternoon an enemy attack
near Ari Burnu failed before our
fire.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Plaudits Greet the General.

Just then a iutter of handclapping
was heard in one of the squads, which
broadened out until the entire brigade
was clapping like battery of machine
guns. Then Gen Harvey stepped to
the center of the square, raised his
hat and proposed three cheers for Gen
Harries. And the District soldiers-a
brigade of them, 1900 strong-sent
forth three great big cheers, which
went resounding across the parade
ground. giving another expression of
the strong esteem in which the men
held their former chief. AS the echoes
died away in the woods beyond, the
band sent the strains of Aud Lang
Evening star., 1915-08-23

"How t prevent round steaks
from warpin' and drawin." is tn
title O tn latest recipe from TIL
pen o Miss Fawn Lippincut.
Ever once in a while you meet
feller who don't drink himself,
but who thinks ever'buddy else
ought to.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Many Left on the Pier.

Hundreds were standing on the dock
waiting to get aboard when United
States steamboat inspector held up
his hand and said the boat could not
take any more. Among those left were
women with children and young girls
who had come down only for the day
with their escorts. One woman, with
twins in her arms. got aboard the
boat, but no one offered her Il chair.
She became hysterical, it is said. and
later was taken from the vessel. An
inha bitant OF the beach, seeing her
plight, gave her food and shelter for
the night.
ice by those who were lucky enough
to have the funds. They went to
Popes creek, about twelve miles up the
river, where they took the train to
Washington. The telephone line out
of this place to Washington was kept
hot by people who wanted to assure
relatives that they were safe. The Of
flee, which usually closes at O'Clock,
was kept open until IL O'Clock to ac-
commodate the people.
The sights along the boardwalk and
beach front were pitiful, and We're only
relieved when the steamer St. Johns ar
rived here early today. II started an
other return trip at about 6 O'Clock BY
that time the stranded crowd it is es-
timated, had dwindied to about 500
Col. Glendie B. Young. commanding the
3d infantry, left On the 81. Johns today
Tor Washington for few days of leave
his regiment no" is IN command OF Lieut.
Col Anton stephan
Impressiye Ceremonies
When the strains of taps" sounded
,a 100, 49, w., ~" ~, II
day of entertainment, coupled with the
pomp and ceremony necessary at a mil
itary post to the entertainment of a
major general. The day terminated
WIN iIpressl'e ceremonies before the
of ,isitors Who IineG ~. 'jdao ~
the parade grounds.
Mai. Cen. George II IIarriee tn. Gret
and only major general Of y-bicb the
District of Columbia Militia can hoas
was presented with a saber sv,,hoIiz,
ing his rank, with a scafIbard of sill
yer and be,riup !. I.rrc .nra.,, a.s.ia
in rciief .nd other car,-ed ,.o,1. ~
al, drass heIt on dr.y., -, " ~ q :,
- 49,, "a .ii,.ar s't''' ,"'Ai, d gu @
80, 80 for ~ %, ,Si toSeliieI
- Iahias ~ pt0ps heepihs
IT. ..nrd 80 ~, ;,. r.,
,o,,,;na ;,scrintio, atcb.d -. ,h 81 81.
steel:
| An evidence of esteem and affection
| from the National Guard of the Dis
Evening star., 1915-08-23
CHINA CANNOT
LOOK TO u. S. FOR AID
J. Wong-Quincey, in Book, Says Re-
public Should Not Expect
Assistance.

Correspondence of the Associa ted Press.
PEkING. July e0.-Some interesting
Chinese views as to American interest
in the far east appear in a book,
which has been written by J. Wong
Quincy, under the title THE Great
World War From the Chinese Stand
point
The authors father was. while
child adopted by the famous British
general, Charles George Gordon, known
as Chinese Gordon while he was in
command of the 'Ever-victorious
army" which. in thirty three rapid en-
gagements. quelled the TAPPING rebel
lion in 1869.
I'VE deceive ourselves says the
writer, 'if we are led to expect any
substantial assistance from the United
States of America.
For all practical purposes America
will remain a negligible factor in the
far eastern question as we have it
today. Until some radical change is
brought about in the far eastern situ-
alton, she will continue to fill the hon
orable role of mild upholder of uni
versal peace and good will among ma
tions: and it is difficult to blame her
for it. We have seen that the posi-
ton of America in world politics is
essentially a defensive one; so long as
so long as she obtains free play for
her commercial enterprise. she sees no
reason to NEEDLE seriously with the af-
fairs of other nations
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Not a Separation.

Il wish | knew what to say to YOU
I'm not parting with you. nJts been a
wonderful day for me. and et's a great
honor. that the first review of the re-
organized force was attended by me
l am going to take a great deal of con-
ISOLATION out Of the fact that a re-
tired officer may be returned to duty
when his services are necessary or de-
sired. II may be that my services are
not desired, but I'm willing to take my
chances on that point.
There are a great many of you here
today with whom ! served in war and
our hearts beat in unison. If the time
should come, fortunately or unfortu-
nately. that our country is at strife,
some of us may meet again and move
out together and do our part as we do
in civil life to uphold the dignity and
honor Of the United States.
II sincerely hope that nothing will
come TO interrupt the training which
you are receiving. 1t must be. 1t is
never going to be less, but more than
ever before.
you've stood by me, and no one in
the brigade is going to get more than
his just share of the credit for the
success of this command. You have
emphasized the fact that | am not now
on the active list. / cannot forget you
Your feeling for me viii not be for
gotten. / am going to do for you every
thing that ! can which will work for
the success of the organization You
can command me until the last minutes
of possibility. ] will always be glad
to see you and glad to remember you
as | have during my past associations.
Il am not going to leave. ! expect
to attend many of your encampments
in the future, and to always watch over
YOU as / have during the seventeen
wears ! was in command"
| When Gen. Harries concluded his re-
marks he barred his head, and stepped
IL hnt1 RI
Harvey, his successor in command of
| he brigade.
Evening star., 1915-08-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE MAN WHO ENJOYS HIS WORK Sue
CEEDS. Colbert PLUMBING has been fanously
good because it's favorite work backed by am
bition to excel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
GARY WILL HAVE NEW
RANGE FOR RIFLE CLUB
Lease Is Approved and Work OF Pre-
pairing For Target Practice
viii Start at Once.

GARY. Ind, Sept. 3O.-A lease has
been approved at the state quarter
master generals office for the new
target range to be established by the
government for company f, indiana
Nationai guard of Gary. Work of fit
ting up the range for target practice
Will begin at once and the local COM
pany viii attempt TO take a leading
place among the companies OF the
state In craftsmanship.
The range is located on the Earle
property at East Gary and the lease
was negotiated by William J. Schroe-
der and Carl ]. Cooper, Gary repre-
sentatives of the property The range
is 500 yards long and 100 feet wide,
with space for Loco yards shooting If
desired. 1t is conveniently located
beginning at the interurban tracks at
Pine St, East Gary, thus making il
easy for members of the company TO
reach the target grounds. The range
is only a seven minute run from
Broadway on the Eleventh av. cars.
Plans are now being made for the
organization of the Gary Rifle club
which will apply for permission TO
use the range and for equipment by
the war department
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
0NE-MAN FAIR OPENS
Wealthy Farmer Living Near Hart
ford City Stages Exhibition of
Curious Collection.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Sept. So
The "Dawley one-man fair" began
Wednesday at the home of J. w. Daw-
ley. east of Montpelier. and large
crowds are this year attending the
strangest fair held in this part OF the
state. The Dawley fair is truly a
"one-man fair j. w. Dawley, a
wealthy and well-knOwn farmer, is the
originator. owner and sole promoter of
the annual event.
There is a large and shady grove on
his farm, and here the fair is staged
each year. Visitors are attracted from
miles around, and they are we'll re-
paid for their journey. as Dawley's eX-
hibiuOn is well worth seeing. Years
ago AIR. Dawley started the collection
OF curios anG antiques. His collection
grew year by year, and he soon found
that his collection was the object of
much interest. He finally decided to
conduct a fair al his farm to give the
public an opportunity 10 inspect his
curiOs. and the idea became popular
Mr.. Dawley's collection of relics
and unusual objects is one of the finest
in the United States. He has travelled
many thousands of miles 10 collect
many OF his articles. and the cost has
run into high hgure. This year Con-
gresham John A NJ. Adair OF the
eighth district. was an added attrac-
ton. Mr.. Dawley does not conduct
the fairs for the purpOse OF making
money. but simply through interest in
his hobby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
IAN NUYS ENTERS
INTERNATIONAL RACE
State Senator Makes FormaI
Announcement at Big Rally
Held at EiW0Od.

ELWOOD. Ind, sept. 30.-The CUB
srnatorial boom of state Sen. Fred
srick Van Nuys of Anderson was con-
splciously launched here wednesday,
II the Eighth district democratic rally
and barbecue which brought together
more than 10000 democratic voters
TO hear leaders OF the party crate at
The city park.
Van Nuys' formal announcement
Ia a prepared speech was preceded by
The distribution OF thousands of but
tons reading Van Nuys for COVER
nor"
Gov. Ralston was the first speaker
on the program which follow ed the
VenisOn and steer feast at which
thousands were fed. sen. John W.
Kern followed Ralston. Sen. Atlee
POmcrcne of Ohio then reviewed the
achievements of the party.
Pickpockets were active in the bic
crowd and four men are in Jail
charged with petty pilfering. Two In
dianapOHs detectives were here assist
ing the local police.
At least 5000 persons were on the
streets by 9 o'clock, and with special
delegations arriving every few mimi
ties from al parts OF the Eighth dis
tTict, 10000 persons were on hand 10
hear the oratory IN the afternoon.
Anderson alone sent a delegation OF
500, headed by Frederick Van Nuys
Welcome Gov crnOr.
Gov. Ralston, heading a large IN
dianapolis delegation. arrived in spec
ial cars in the morning and was greet
ed at the station by the entertain
ment committee. which consists OF
all the county and city officials. Gov.
Ralston was accompanied by United
States Dist. Atty. Frank G. DALEY and
L. Ert Slack Of Indianapolis and
Franklin
Five coaches on a special train
brought the jay county delegation
from Portland headed by Congress
man John A. NJ. Adair, who also has
been suggested as a candidate for
governor.
Five steers and one deer were
carved for the refreshment of the
crowd at the city park Coffee, bread
and pickles went along as trim
mings" A torch light parade. fire
works and an automobile parade Will
close the festivities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
PAROLE SO MEN
state Reformatory Board Winds Up
Fiscal Year.

FERSONNILLE, Ind, Sept. 80.
The board Of trustees Of the Indi-
ana reSJrmatory adjourned yesterday
after holding its second meeting for
the month and winding up the bust
ness of the fiscal year. which closed
Saturday. The year will close with the
largest population ever contained by
the institution on that date. The num-
Der stood az 1913 and may probably
be increased before tonight.
On sept 80, 1908, it stood at 1850
and the average for the succeeding
year was 1856. The high mark OF
1929 was reached in the spring Of
1909 and the population then steadily
fell. Only $50 were registered on
Sept. so. 1918. Yesterday i men were
before the board for parole and SO
of these were authorized for release
and will 90 out early in November
Only 23 were authorized for parole
at the meeting earlier in the month.