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The Washington times., 1915-05-20
THE SAN AND THE POTOMAC

The German answer to the Wash
ington Governments note on sub
marine warfare is likely to be de-
layed for week or two, it is stated.
The reason is not difficult to find.
The reply from Berlin will in all
likelihood be written in the per-
formances of the great armies that
are operating on the San river, and
it will come to Washington via
Rome, bearing the impress Of the
influence exerted by recent Italian
developments.
Not unlikely, the historians who
write Of this war with complete in
formation before them, will record
that the present massing Of Austro-
German force In Galicia marks the
supreme effort of the central en-
pires. For they confront a diplo-
matte situation which can most ef-
fectively be answered by a military
blow. Italy is on the verge Of war;
perhaps will actually be in 1t be-
fore these lines are in print. The
United States is awaiting answer to
a demand which is not easily to be
thrust aside, and still less readily
to be conceded. If anything could
influence to stay the hand Of Italy
now, It would be an overwhelming
victory for the two Kaisers in the
east, in freeing a great force Of their
troops for resumption Of the aggres-
sive in the west, and for the defense
Of Austria against Italy. There Is
need that Germany shake off her
Russian assailant in order that she
may turn to the new antagonist that
stands ready at the ringside.
As these events may turn-in the
Carpathians and in the Tyrol-it
may be expected the tone Of the Ger
man reply to the American note
will be deeply Influenced. Germany's
reply to the United States will be
an address to the neutral world in.
volving the whole question Of Ger.
man methods Of conducting war and
involving neutral interests. This is
true, no matter whether Germany
shall try to make the issue broad OF
narrow. To avoid expression about
Che broader aspects Of tho question
would be to prolong a condition OF
nervous tensity that Is worldwide
To give a defiant answer to the
United States would be to defy the
sentiment Of neutrals In general; Of
Holland, with a huge army rapidly
establishing a war footing; of tn,
Scandinavians, with multiplying
grievances because of inflictions the!
have suffered; of civilized opinion
everywhere. Germany has need Of ,
most impressive demonstration tha
she dare defy the world. She need
it especially for effect in Italy; sh
doubtless imagines she needs 1t TO
influence in America. She reall,
does need it for maintenance of he
national confidence and assurance.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
NEW GLORY OF PATERSON

Paterson, which has long enjoyed
outside of New Jersey distinction
arising from the extreme economic
views of some of its citizens, and
which has lately been seething with
questions relating to another and a
better world, has come to the front
with a new claim to glory. The mas
~lline citizens of that community
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
Suggests a Jitney Bus Route.

SuBGtStS Juicy DUB lSOutCs
To the Editor of THE TIMES:
As the 1itney bus company asks. or
rather suggests, that routes be submitted
which might increase the jitney oor-
fers-we ask. what is tho matter with a
tttney service starting from Sixteenth
and East Capitol streets. going UP Fiji
teenth street southeast, thence any 9TH
or street that may be preferred by
1itney company to the hncoln Memorial,
via Pan American bnilding-and return ?
Using either the street below WASH
ington Monument. or via Seventeenth
street northwest. This route might in
clude A, B, or streets southeast. via
the Fisheries building southwest.
We think a stylish 1itney bus might
work up a good paying business out this
way. As It Is, people who live out in
the section above mentioned. must walk
two or three blocks-and long ones, too
to catch a car 1t might be more con-
venient to live in the northwest and we
know edibles, of all kinds> are more
reasonable over there, as real top-notch
prices are attached to everything in
this section. But, II one happens to
own property in certain part of the
CITY and paws taxes on same, he would
be very grateful for. at least. some of
the same delightful, modern facilities
that are covering the very beautiful
northwest.
HOPEFUL AND OTHERS.
Washington. May lS
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
100, 900 New Workers
Sign Frank Petition

NEW YORK. May 2o.-The petition
circulated in New York city in an eff
fort to save the life Of Leo NJ Frank
now bears lOONNO names. according to
the Woman's Peace Society.
Julius Glassman yesterday called at
police headquarters and obtained per-
mission Do sobdit additional namss
from sueSt oornsrN
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Even nerve fails at times. The
photographer who secured a picture
Of swimmer battling with shark,
hasn't been within sixty-seven miles
Of Syracuse.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
Felicitates Times On Choice Of Miss
Purcell In Beauty Contest.

10 tho Editor Of THE TIMES:
congratulate The Times on It's choice
of Miss Ruth NJ. Purcell as the favored
contestant in the beauty contest. The
paper should feel proud in sending such
a type of fair beauty as she, to the
two expeditions. Miss Purcells beauty
and loveliness Is not simply skin deep.
but 1t goes to her very soul. and any
one who has ever associated with hor
can experience the wonderful charm Of
her beautiful character. And no one
can pay too hIsh tribute to her other
qualities besides her beauty.
MISS ALMA M HAPP.
Washington Nav l8
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Retreating Slavs have been forced
to abandon cannon mired in the mud.
Sometimes the way Of the trans
gressor Is too blamed soft.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
Amusements.

National-''The Man Who owns Broadway"
Columbia-"The FlTeny," 2:IS and Sis p m
Poiis-"Grsen Stockings" 20 and $40 p m.
B. r Keith Vaudeville, lii5 and S;ls ,. m.
cssuaSS-VAuasyul continuous
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

And Atlantic City hasn't even
perceived the periscope Of single
sea serpent. Backward summer.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
Set Closing Date.

The closing exercises of the Army
Medical School which will be held a,
the school. ri Thirteenth street north
west. on June l.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Britannia may rule the pond, but
Chicago's police are determined to
attend to the baseball pools.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

A street car strike IN Detroit Il
rather humorous. Let's see, whats
the price F. o. B.2
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

IN addition to press and visitors,
the Portuguese senate will now in
stall shooting gallery
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Be rather appropriate to have jit
ney buses nickel plated.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Mr.. Barnes has all his lifeboats
swung out.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
ManyEpents Arranged
For Washington Today

strand-Photo plays. II q. m. to Ii D. M
Garden-Photo plays, IL q, m. to II D. M
Crandalrs-Photo plays. II a. m. to II D. m.
Arcade-Skating.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20
MAIL BAG
(From The Times RedderS)

Communication to the Mail Bag must
he written on one side of the paper
only; must not exceed 200 words IN
length, and must be signed with name
and address OF sender. The puDli,
cation OF letters In The Times Mail
BAG does not mean the Endorsement Dy
The Times OF the opinions OF the
writer. The Mail Bag is an open for-
um, where the citizens OF washington
can argue most questions.
The Washington times., 1915-05-20

Washington, May Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
HANGING III MIDAIR,
WINGS TWO FLYERS
French Aviator, Clinging to
Strut. Shells Enemy Craft

Paris, Oct. 27.-Sergeant Aviator
&c. c." describes how he destroyed
German captive balloon and an aero
plane on one trip in letter 70 friends
at Fontenoy-le- Comte, where he was
high school teacher.
at was our fourth attempt writes
the aviator, "to attack famous bal
loon so we'll guarded that we never
we're able to get near il. When we
got over the Boche lines ! saw il
emerging from a sea of clouds fifteen
miles away. We made a wide detour TO
get TO windward.
"On the way we came upon sentl-
lei aeroplane which did not appear to
see US. | signalled our pilot. He
dropped vertically upon the enemy
Ny position was precarious. my body
hanging out over space, clinging to
strut with the left hand, my right
hand on the butt of machine gun.
AT $50 yards | opened fire. In
stantly the Boche swerved and tried
70 flee. but he got across Us and | gave
him q broadside. He pitched down.
ward into the clouds.
1--WE were then within three miles OF
the balloon. We advanced crab-wise.
jumping from cloud 10 cloud. The
balloon didn't bulge. We got close UP.
gave the sign and we swooped upon
him. When 300 yards above it opened
fire with the second gun.
an twelve seconds il was all over.
leaned over and could see the bal
loon. half Debated, lying on the trees.
The German batteries saw nothing and
did not fire on u.s."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
WILL ASK hSQUITH
ABOUT PEACE TALK
British NJ. p. Wants to Know of
Any Exchange of Views.

London. Oct o. When Premier As
qui,h returns 10 the House of Com
mons tomorrow he will be asked by
Amman Bryce whether unofficial ex-
changes of views have been carried
on between Berlin and London with
the possible object of the conclusion
of an early peace, and whether in
quiries of similar nature have been
made by official representatives Of any
neutral power. Mr.. Asquith also will
be asked whether ne still adheres TO
the declaration in his Guildhall speech
that Great Britain should not sheathe
her sword until "the freedom of Eu-
rope was secured
Another of the many questions 10 be
addressed TO the Premier is whether,
lin view of the defiance of interna-
tional law by the German Emperor in
ordering wholesale destruction of pri-
vate property of civilians in this coun-
try by Zeppelins, the government Will
take steps 10 trace and sequestrate
private securities in England of the
German Emperor and rulers of Ger
man States, and hold them as security
for present and future damage caused
by air raids"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
10 Day!
Business Show
69th Regiment Annoy
s ':':: co., : y: COINS ?
SHELLS BURST NEAR
KING OF ENGLAND
His Party, with Poincare and
Prince of Wales, Imperllled
at French Front.

Paris. Oct. 27-Four shells exploded
only 200 yards from King George of
England and President Poincare OF
France during their visit to the front
Yesterday, according TO a correspondent
Of "Le Temps"
The King and the President, with the
Prince of Wales and General Joffre,
says the dispatch, had taken a point of
vcntaCe when a German battery fred
two heavy salvos. resulting in the ex-
Elosion Of shells near the official party.
They left soon afterward. felcits-
tions having been exchanged between
the British ruler and the French Exec
utive and the high officers at the front.
The following order of the day was
issued to-day by General Jofre:
at gives me pleasure 10 transmit 10
the army an order Of the day which
his majesty, the King OF England. has
graciously addressed to you on the oc-
casion OF his visit TO the French front:
"Soldiers of France: | am happy
to have been able to realize a desire
long held in my heart. and TO express
my profound admiration for your
heroic deeds, for your elan and also
for your tenacity of purpose and adj
mirable military valor, which are the
worthy heritage of the army OF France.
"'Under the brilliant direction Of
your eminent commander in chief and
the distinguished officers associated
with him, you, officers and men, have
won the regard OF your beloved coun-
try, which will always recognize your
valiant efforts TO safeguard and de-
fend II.
"'My armies are proud 70 fight be-
side you and TO have you as their COM
rades. May the ties which unite you
be permanent, and may the two coun-
tries ever be united by intimate ties.
"Soldiers, accept my most cordial
and sincere salutations. | do not doubt
that you will continue this gigantic
struggle to a victorious conclusion. In
the name Of my soldiers and in the
name of my country, | express to you
my most cordial greetings and best
wishes
"The President ef the Republic, who
accompanied the King of England on
his trip, joins with him in extending
his personal congratulations to those
who are addressed by his majesty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
Knox, was the frst we have had on this

Knox was the first We have had on this
case and the first time | have had OPP
portunity 20 go over the matter.
II cannot tell you now just what the
case that we will present will be, but
can say that the matter will be pre-
scented 70 the grand jury before the
defendants are arraigned on Thursday
next"
The Federal authorities had such
confidence in Max Breitung that he
literally had to arrest himself. He left
the Twentieth Century Limited at the
i25th Street station and took a taxicab
to the Office Of Stanchfeld & Levy, his
attorneys. With a representative Of
that ofice-John B. Stanchfield being In
Washington-he then went TO the Fed
eral Building and sought out Assistant
United States District Attorney Knox
Meanwhile the matter of a bond had
been arranged and, when the group
walked into the office OF United States
Commissioners Houghton everything
was ready.
Mr.. Breitung, who is twIty-eight
years old, was advised OF the charge
against him. II was not necessary for
him 70 make any statement, and, fol-
lowing the setting Of bail at $4,000,
Breitung, his attorney and deputy
marshal went 10 the Office OF United
States Marshal Mccarthy, where the
bond was accepted. Mr.. Breitung then
left, saying that he had no statement
10 make. His attorney said that no
statement will be issued by the lawyers
until Mr.. Stanchfield gets back from
Washington. He is due here to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
Senator Chamberlain Sees
Special Need of Trained
Officers.
WANTS COLLEGES
TO DRILL YOUTHS
Speaker Clark to Confer with
Wilson, and Closer Relations
May Follow.
From TIE Tribune Bureaul

Washington, Oct 81. An advocate
Of an increase in the army and navy
since time when such convictions
were not nearly so popular as now,
Senator George Z. Chamberlain Of
Oregon, chairman Of the Senate Mill
tary Affairs Committee. arrived IN
Washington tonight, and will confer
on the preparedness programme with
President Wilson tomorrow. Senator
Chamberlain already virtually has
pledged himself to the programme in
interviews given out before leaving
Portland. He introduced last session
bills covering part OF the increase in
the army which has been included in
the administration scheme.
Senator Chamberlain believes that
the standing army ought 20 consist Of
about 10000 men, while the training
OF young men in schools and colleges
for military service, so as 10 produce
officers for the volunteers and men
with the rudiments OF military train
ing for the ranks, should provide re-
serve.
my idea" said the Senator, "is not
q big, bulky standing army, nor an ex-
pensiye army, but rather a small. well
trained, efficient army, with special at
tention to be paid TO the trained Off
GERS. We should have more efficient
national guard, while the youths of the
nation could be transformed into po-
tential army of great strength by some
such system of training as the Swiss.
"The big, important item, believe, is
large number of trained officers. |
think it is generally understood that
the success Of the German forces has
been due to their trained, skilled lead
ership. Even now most of the agri-
cultural colleges of the country have
military training as q part Of their
curricula, and this could be extended TO
include practically all schools and col
leges."
OF even more significance than the
conference tomorrow is an invitation
extended to-day by the President TO
Speaker Champ Clark to confer with
him at the White House about the leg
islative programme for next session.
Speaker Clark has highly praised the
Presidents foreign policy since the re-
tirement of William j. Bryan from the
Cabinet, and it is hoped by friends of
the administration that the differences
between the Speaker and the President
will be entirely smoothed out at the
coming conference.
Although Speaker Clark has not been
a frequent caller at the White House
thus far. it is thought that the invita-
ton extended to-day may pave the way
for closer relations, especially now that
Mr. Rrvan ia no longer in the Cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
GALLIPOLI FAILURE
TOLD TO BRITISH
Censor Passes Book Setting
Forth Hopeless View of
Straits Campaign.

London, Oct. 27.-"The Daily News"
says that a hopeless view Of the posi-
ton of the Allies in the Dardanelles
is taken by Captain Granville Fortescue
in his forthcoming book. Captain For
tescue, formerly Of the United States
cavalry, saw the Gallipoli campaign
from the Turkish side, as an American
correspondent, and the fact that his
book has been passed by the censor is
declared TO be the most significant
piece Of news we have received for
long time from the Dardanelles.
1.-The Balkan crisis comes at an op-
perfume time" says Fortescue. THE
evacuation Of the Dardanelles zone can
now be excused as a military necessity.
He who pushed the plan can escape IN.
dictment of his folly. What would
have been a blow TO British prestige
can be explained away. The gigantic
failure and its cost OF 100000 casualties
will become history"
But the position is not without threat
Of disaster to the Germans. 1T can be
accepted as certain" Fortescue writes,
"that the German General staff know
the whole truth about the situation IN
the Dardanelles. They know the Med
iterranean expedltionary force must
withdraw or IL will be exterminated.
IL il is withdrawn it returns 10 the
western battle line. At the present
moment Germany has her hands full
in that zone. She must prevent TINS
completely organized army from REIN
forcing Sir John French. By the at
tack on Serbia Germany hopes TO draw
these troops into the Balkan theatre
Of war and so destroy their usefulness
against the main objective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
WOMEN TO HELP
CAUSE OF DEFENCE
Organize Boston League to Ad-
vocate Preparedness and Aid
Men in Training Camps.
[By Tslegraph % ne TrIhuno ]

Boston, Oct. 27-Mrs. Barrett Wen
dell. wife of Professor Wendell, Of
Harvard University, welded the gavel
in the Senate Chamber at the State
House to-day, presiding over meeting
of prominent women called to form a
woman's branch of the National Secur-
ity League. She suggested as q first
practical step that the members of the
league supply kits for the men who will
attend the training lamp which the
First Corps of Cadets is establishing.
Governor Walsh called the meeting to
order, saying that the formation of the
branch was not intended to parade the
patriotism of the past. but to prepare
for the patriotism of the future.
THE women of America" said the
Governor, ARE not waiting for the boys
to come home from some future and
always imminent war in order that they
may nurse them. They are preparing
to help them when they are strong"
The Governor added that the league
could help interest business men in
preparedness, invite leading citizens to
give addresses, create strong public
sentiment in favor Of preparedness, and
assist IN recruiting the militia.
Adjutant General Cole laid special
stress on raising boys to be potential
soldiers.
Besides Mrs. Wendell there were in
attendance Mrs. Curtis Guild. widow OF
the Ambassador TO Russia Mrs. Larz
Anderson, wife of another diplomat;
Mrs. Writ Dexter, Mrs. W. A. CASTOR,
Mrs. Elmer J. Bliss, Mrs. Paul Revere
rockingham, Mrs. F. L. Higginson, Mrs
Robert Romans, Mrs J. r. Coolidge, jrq
Mrs. John T. Bottomly, Mrs. Henry R.
Sprague, Mrs. John J. Sullivan. Mrs
James Dwight, Mrs. Jasper Whiting
Mrs. Walton Green, Miss Rachel Wolf
son, Mrs Lawrence j. Logan, Mrs. Ar
thur d. Hill, Mrs. John F. O'Brien. Mrs
Philip L. Saltonstall, Mrs. A. c. Rat
chesky, Mrs. Henry VI. Rogers, Miss
Margaret L. Cotter, Mrs. T. K. Sullivan
Mrs. J. X. Howard. Mrs. r. NJ. Salton-
stall, Mrs. Charles +. Stearns, Mrs. W
F Fitzgerald, Mrs. G. G.. Ives. Mrs
George L. Mumford, Mrs. T. B. Fitz-
patrick, Mrs James j. Phelan, Mrs. P
A. O'Connell, Mrs. William W. Taft
Mrs. Francis A Campbell, Mrs. John
Balch, Miss Amy E. Taylor, Miss Louisa
p. Loring, Mrs. E. A. Grozier, Miss
Mary G.. Green, Mrs. Herbert Parker
Mrs. Edmund Billings, Miss Stella J
Davis, Mrs. E. S. Utter, Mrs. E. d
Everett and Mrs. James W. Morrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-28
saks &Gantpaau
Broadway at 34th Street

lie Cateau on August 90, 1914, all OF
the guns took part in the battl e OF
Loos on September 25 last. Mud and
stain of the battlefield are upon them.
In some cases, 1t appears. the Germans
had time to remove the breech blocks.
Otherwise the guns are in good condi-
ton and suggest that they were hastily
abandoned before they could be severe
ly battered by our men.
The trophies were hauled into posi-
ton by gunners of the Royal Horse Ar
tillery, and beneath the nozzle Of each
gun was driven little notice board in
forming the public of the name Of the
regiment or division which captured II
and where il was captured. Four armed
sentries guarded the trophies and a
sentry box was placed at each Of the
four corners Of the wired enclosure.
This presence Of these captured guns
from Loos made an appeal to the imag'-
nation OF thousands of persons who
swarmed around the enclosure