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The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
TESTS TO DECIDE BEST
TORPEDO RESISTANCE
Experiments to Be Made Tuesday Will
Have Bearing on Specifications for
New Super-Dreadnoughts.

Tests which will be conducted next
Tuesday in Chesa peake Bay will deter
mine the vital question of big ship con-
struction. which has been created by the
use of the submarine as major weapon
in offensive and defensive warfare.
Specifications for the super Dread thoughts
authorized by Congress last winter have
been held up by the Navy Department
largely because of the necessity of pro-
vidinS new ships with protection against
torpedoes. Rear Admiral Taylor and his
construction experts have been working
on the problem from two angles-the con-
struction of new hulls which will be tor
pedo-resisting and the use of steel nets
for the protection Of ships already con-
structed.
The use of nets is not in itself a new
idea. but nets used by the British navv
have not offered an effective protection
from torpedoes. Admiral Taylor It is un-
derstood. is ready to experiment with
new application of the steel net, which
Is expected to offer greater protection
against torpedo attack and at the same
time have less effect upon the speed of
the vessel to which it is attached.
Next Tuesday experiments will be COM
menced. moreover. with caissons con-
structed of special hull material and in
such way as to protect the vital parts
of the hull from injury from a hostile
torpedo. The caissons will be submerged
and subjected to torpedo attack of the
same character as would the hull of a
ship. If the experiments develop the ef-
ncacy or the material and construction.
the work of completing specifications for
the new Dreadnoughts probably will be
commenced Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
PUTS LIQUOR IN CLASS
With Foreign ENEMY
Former Gov. Hanley Would Make Ma
ton Dry" in Preparing for
National Defense.

II the United States should enter the
try would prove a greater enemy than
any European nation. This was the as
sertion of former Gov. ]. Frank Hanley
of Indiana. addressing prohibition mas
meeting at Metropolitan Memorial NJ. E.
Church last night. The meeting was held
under auspices of the Washington Civic
Association to launch campaign to make
the District dry in 1916.
God forbid that this country be drawn
into the cataclysm across the sea. But
il the hour should come the country
would find in its midst. beneath its flag
n greater enemy in the liquor traffic than
any European nation could afford" said
former Gov. Hanley. who. as head of the
Flying Squadron for Prohibition" has
completed a tour of more than 800 cities
Il hear many appeals made today
for faster navy. a larger army and
more Dreadnoughts to protect my
country from the attack of an enemy
II the striking example of prohibition
in Russia in the past six months is
true. what greater preparation for
the defense of this country could the
American statesmen take than to de-
clare the country dry"
A score of Sunday schools and
branches of the District Epworth
League were present and pledged
support to A campaign to make the
District dry next year. J. Ora Talbert
spoke for the Epworth League of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South and
Robert n. Burbank represented the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Music was furnished by the Epworth
League Choir. under direction of DR..
L. n. Fouts. Following an invocation
by DR.. Wilbur F. Crafts. Andrew
Wilson. president OF the District Anti
Saloon League. delivered few re-
marks. William Knowles Cooper pre-
sided
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
EXTRA POLICE FORCE
GUARDS THE CAPITOL
Maj. Pullman May Assign Detectives
to Protect British Ambassador
from Bomb Cranks.

Fifteen men have been added to the
force policing the Capitol to prevent
another bomb outrage. The majority OF
the police wear civilian dress
Although the secret service Is investi
eating bomb plots and threats in anon
ymous letters to get J. P. Morgan
and the British Ambassador, Sir Cecil
SprinG-Rice officials at the Embassy APP
parently take the matter in a less seri-
Gus vein and have not asked special po-
lice protection.
Maj Pullman yesterday declared that
the police watch over the diplomatic resi-
dences is the same as al the beginning
of the war.
When threat was made some weeks
ago that the German Embassy would be
dynamited, six detectives were assigned
to guard the embassy. These detectives
We're furnished by the police without re-
quest from the embassy. and it is prob
able that similar procedure will be taken
shortly at the British Embassy.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
GERMAN TAUNTS DROVE
U.S.. OBSERVERS HOME
Teutons Made Disagreeable Remarks
About Americans-Made Shells.
1t Is Stated.

That the unconcealed resentment by
German officers of the sale of American
made munitions of war to the allied
forces caused the withdrawal of the
American army officers acting as oh
servers of the German operations was
the statement made here yesterday by
one who has been in touch with events
at Berlin.
1t was stated that the German officers
made it a practice to utter rather dis
agreeable remarks about american made
shells IN the presence Of the American
officers. The latter found themselves I'M
able to remain silent In the face of in
situations about the honesty and human
ity OF the American government, and
strove to convince their German hosts
that the course of the United States was
justified by international law and the
practice OF centuries
The result was continual arguments
and embarrassing incidents. which finally
proved too much for the American Off
GERS to bear with dignity, and upon con-
suItation with Washington 1t was de-
cided that they had best be summoned
home.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13

Gil hoboes and only - years of age!
Blu ii was only a matter Of incident,
arising from the whims of fate and a
--eat desire to see the world. and held
I'd terrors for two Washington girls just
Inder their teens When Eileen and
Delsa-whose full names and addresses
now adorn the police records of Wash
inGton and iladelphia-boarded 4
freight train in the Pennsylvania freight
yards last week for Philadelphia. they
had discounted stories about the hard
ships of touring on a weakened purse
and no lunch basket.
1t was really adventurous of them.
not only to ride the freight. but 10
go two days without eating. with only
the beds Of two babes in the woods"
during the forty-eight hours. They ca
pitulatsd in the end and made for farm
house. where the proverbial hospitality
was held out TO them.
The girls left their homes early last
week They came back to Washington
the first of this week. after nearly seN-
en- days Of heartbreakins separation
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Il.
William W. Downing. - and Emily Espey Law
70. Rev F. J. Hurney.
Martin VI. Rosenthal. Is. and Francis v Profit
2. beth Of Richmond. Va. Rev. H. F. Downs
Charles Brown. q. Of South Bethlehem Pa ,nt
Lulu NJ. Stout, 20. Of Nazareth. Pa. Rev. H
Schroeder.
Frank Gib-on, II. of Hampton. Va, and Gsne.
B. Bray. Of Little Plymouth. Va. Rev H. r
Downs
Pete P. verrhoitis. IS Of Atlanta. Ga, ans
Enkokia G. Linara. 3. Of Athens. Greece Rev
II. LAmbrides.
Harry H. Fry. s.. and Mabel Pierson. q. Rev
]. T. Huddle.
John A. Neisz. 60. and Mary Ann Meier. %
both Of Richmond. Va. Rev. Fl. W. Kearne
BENJAMIN +. Black. u. and Mary ~ Cook %
CoLoREp.
William A. Ros. $. and Z. Z. johnson. - Rev.
". ]. Howard.
Nathaniel Black. =. Of Marshall. Va. and L.
V. Green, .. Of Cress Hill. Va Rev. C. A.
De Vaughn.
william A. Walker. 3. and Lucy B. Nelson. Is.
Rev. W. J. Howard.
William A. Wells. q. and Msry Willis. o. Rev.
W. J. Howard
Ralph wormle5. 2 and Matte Cooa. u. Rev.
r r. Taylor.
Georre Holmes, .. and BETH Rosa n. Rev.
John r. BIooner. =. o< Melton: Va. and Elm.
beth B. Robinson. Q. Of Gordousville. Va. Rev.
g. b. HsrriA
william p Strauch. q. q Albany, y. T., and
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The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
Girl "Hoboes, =" Aged II, Go
for Two Days Without Food
Little Washington Misses Jump Freight Train and Later
Wander Around Until They Are Taken in at
Farmers House Near Philadelphia.

/ Eileen was brought back by Central OF.
flee Detective O'Brien. and Delsa by her
father. The girls were none the worse
of for their innocent adventure.
Police received word of the young girls
adventures from the Philadelphia police.
who had got in touch with the girls
through the suburbanite. The latter re-
ported the presence of Eileen and Delsa
in his home to an outlying Philadelphia
police station.
The children knocked on the farmer s
door only after two days and nights with
nothing to eat. and no sheets to sleep in.
and after nearly Il days tramping about
the country. They had gotten off their
freight train at what they thought was
the next to the last stop before the Phila-
delphia Union Station was reached. not
waiting for the brakeman TO call out the
stops. Their guess was fairly good how
ever. as they were only about six miles
from Philade phia
Delsa's mother. in broken English. last
night said Dalsa had gone to Philadel-
phia to visit friends.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
By FREDERICK PALMER,

Especial Correspondent of The Washington HeraldJ
British Headquarters in France, June
%. (by mall to New York;. July r.
Some details may now be given of the
brilliant chapter in the recent British
operations in support Of the French Of
fensive movement around Arras.
That Of the Canadian divisions strug-
gle for gains around Festubert and
Giventhy in which grim work was re-
quired before any progress could be made
in the trench warfare.
At Festubert the object of the Cana
dams was a small orchard. The Third
Company of the Sixteenth Battalion
Highlanders, commanded by Capt. Nor
rison, was given the task. These men
were recruited in British Columbia, many
of them living in Vancouver.
rush for the orchard was started at
7:45 O'Clock in the evening, each platoon
having a definite object to accomplish
In front of the orchard the men found
deep hedge. having only two open
ings in front. Morrison started to go
through the hedge, but Private Apple
ton, a bomb thrower. sprang ahead OF
him. saying:
Bomb throwers go ahead of officers,
SIR"
Essential Platoon Delayed.
Once in the orchard the men met with
heavy rife and machine gun fire, but
swept on to the edge. Owing to unfore-
seen delay, one platoon, whose presence
was most essential to the plan OF at
tack. was unable to get up on time to
support the plan.
The men who reached the edge of the
orchard, where the dead and wounded
had been left, dug themselves in with
the ready industry of watern beavers
and stuck against all odds until help
came. making the orchard securely theirs
Many stories are told OF the GOODNESS
of the men Amid the direction OF the
fire. Sergt. Cochran called to his men to
keep their line straight and Private Ride
ly. upon seeing a rabbit scurrying past,
yelled out
Look out. bunny; will you
Fought Way to Admiration.
Elsewhere on the front the first party,
belonging to the first company of Cana
dams, who went over the parapet were
in such an exposed position as to be
nearly annihilated without even rea ching
the German trenches. But portion sur
vived from the advance on the other
flank and got a foothold in a German
trench. where they bombed out the enc
my. Every counter effort of the Germans
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
Canadians Fought Way to
Admiration" Bndshers Say
Story of Valorous Deeds of Men from America in Op
erations Around Arras Told by Famous
War Writer

to GUST them failed. Though their posi-
ton was torn into tatters by German
shell fire, they stuck, and the British line
on this part Of the front remains where
the determined heroes of a sansuinary
action Of the troops put up.
III soldiers ever fought their way to
admiration said British general. lit is
the Canadians who. less than year ago,
were raw recruits
Surprised by Canadians.
At Givenchy they deserved success no
less, but there they failed. Here in
front of the first battalion the Germans
had two strongly fortified points which
the Canadians sought to take. They sue
cessfully mined one and coincident with
the explosion. opened UP q concentrated
fire with their guns against both positions.
No company rushed through the open
space between the two positions made by
the explosion to the German trench.
reaching it with only a few casualties.
So completely had they surprised the
enemy that on entering the trench the
Canadians found that some of the Ger
mans who had fed had left their ac-
couterments hanging upon the walls.
The German fortified position to the
rear, which had not been mined, was still
able to work the machine guns. enfilading
any movement of the Canadians to sup
port the troops that had gained the
German trench.
Repnrtee in Trenches.
The Germans, being REINFORCED and
plentifully supplied with bombs. closed
in upon their hostile visitors and forced
a retirement Every step Of the way back
was made under enfilading fire from the
fortified position.
The next morning soldiers in the Ger
man trenches called out in excellent
English:
Hello, Canadians"
The answer was shouted back: Hello.
Germans did you have many losses?'
German soldier replied: "A good
many. How about your
To this a Canadian answered: None at
all"
There was a moments silence. and
then German shouted:
You are a damned liar"
One would recognize gallant Canadians
in their billets in French villages these
warm summer days by the way they have
their sleeves rolled up and their shirts
open at the throat as they would at home.
II guess they are finding We can do
our Bit" is the sentiment of the Ca
nadians. and it looks as If they are going
to miss the green corn season in Canada
too.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13

ing of the pulse of public opinion, the
| President is said to be considering a
reply which would carry with it vir-
! tual ultimatum applicable automatically
| in the event that German submarine
warfare should result in further injury to
American citizens or property.
Diplomatic Break Imminent.
such m ultimatum would be an an
Their Invasion of American rights or
injury to American citizens ms a re-
suit Of Germnny's illegal submarine
| operations the United States would
Immediately break off diplomatic re-
latiOns and take such subsequent steps
for the protection OF its nationals as
events demanded.
A note containing such a warning would
shut off further discussion Of the diplo-
matte situation until the German foreign
office makes the disavowal which officials
and international law experts believe alb
solutely essential to q continuation of ex-
changes.
II President Wilson's next note does
not contain this warning, 1t will contain
plain intimation that such an ultimatum
will follow quickly upon continued re-
fusal by the German government to &C
knowledge its obligation so to conduct
10 Ndild as u safeguard Ihe
lives and property of American citizens.
That President Wilson may present a
draft Of his note to the Cabinet Friday
is not at all improbable Secretary Lam
sing yesterday had no definite plans for
a trip to Cornish. and a high official of
the government said he would not be at
all surprised II the President should re-
turn from Cornish within the next three
days.
This feeling in well-informed quarters
is believed to aueur quick reply to the
German note, and there is little question
that the reply will take one of the two
forms outlined above.
Wilson Stand. Firm.
President Wilson. it is understood from
private advices. has indicated that he is
strongly impressed with the belief that
the country will fail to support him only
If his course indicates a weakening of
the high moral and humanitarian policy
which has dictated his every move and
expression since the declaration and
warning of Germany when the war zone
was established last spring. The Presi-
dent has no intention of weakening his
unassailable position in the least.
II can be stated authorItntively that
President Wilson will break off diplo-
matte relations rather than permit
tne Shhteo SSates 10 ne piaceO In the
position of acquiescinE in Germany's
procedure.
Officials yesterday were not particu- |
larly interested in dispatches from Berlin |
quoting officials of the foreign office as
willing TO permit the transfer Of informed |
German merchantmen to American regis |
try. to be manned by neutral crews and |
used in the passenger-carrying trans |
traffic
Aside from the objections which Great i
Britain would offer to such a course. 1t |
Is wholly impracticable. because 1t would |
involve the admission by this govern !
ment that Germany has the right to re-
write international law to suit her mill
tary requirements. The so-called CON
cession" Is no more acceptable. therefore,
to this government than those contained
In the note Of last week,
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
CONSIDERING ARMY NEEDS.
Secretary Garrison Takes Tn Que.
ton of LeRislation 10 Re AsLcd

Although military experts express the
behef that the problem Of building up the
united states army would be best solved
ny the introduction Of the Swiss system.
1t is stated In administrative circles here
that political timidty and a general be.
lief that the people are not in favor of
such plan will prevent its being adopted.
secretary OF War Garrison and his
stan OF generals are 'usy outlining the
program of legislation to be asked of
Congress at the coming session The Sec
rotary Will confer with Gems Scott, Bliss.
McComb. Crowder. and others at the
Army and Navy Club tomorrow night. It
Is not likely that the army men will sug-
gest all that they would desire for the
service at this time. but will endeavor
TO limit themselves to what they think
Congress will approve
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
Four Subs" Attacked Amalfi.

Rome. July lo.-Austrian submarines in
the Adriatic Sea are operating in groups,
according to information received here
today. An officer of the Italian war ship
Amalf. which was sunk last week. re-
ports that the vessel was attacked in a
thick fog by four underwater boats.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
WILL RAISE NAVY YARD PAY.
Board Wants to Stop Mechanics
Ie.ytnx Government Employ.

The wage board Of the Navy Depart
mept will seek at its first opportunity to
fix the scale at the Washington Navy
Yard SO as to conform with the prevail
ing rate Of pay for mechanics, according
to announcement yesterday by Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels.
He said he thinks that the men who are
leaving the navy yard for private con-
Germs turning out arms for the European
war are making q grave mistake. as
the work IL only OF q temporary nature.
He urges them to remain in the employ
of the navy.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
CEMETERY FIGHT
Won BY GERMANS
Many Prisoners Taken When
Graveyard Positions
Fall.
BY FREDERICK WERNER,

Especial CorresI ondent Of The Washington Herald)
Berlin. July 12. (by wireless).-Ger-
man troops have taken the offensive
southeast of Ypres in an effort to drive
the British from hill No so. which was
taken by the British troops several
weeks ago, in a sanguinary conflict.
Today's report from the general
staff announces that part of the Eng
lish position on the northern slope Of
the hill, has been blown up and also
reports the capture of the Souchez
cemetery with many prisoners.
The official statement says the pris-
oners taken at Souchez were two Of
ficers and 153 men. The Germans also
captured four machine guns and a
bomb thrower.
Russian Positions Taken.
In the vosges the Germans captured
500 yards of French trenches and then
returned to their own positions. The
evacuation of the captured trenches
was "in accordance with our plan"
says the report.
In Northern Poland, west of the Me
men and in the region of the Suwalki-
Kalwarja road, German trains captured
nearly two miles and a half Of the
Russians outer positions.
The text of the general stafrs re-
port follows:
Western theater of war: On the
northern slope of hill No. so. part of
the English position has been blown
up. There was fighting at close
quarters.
"On the western boundary of Sou
chez we are making progress. The
much fought for cemetery south of
Souchez on the road to Arras is again
in our possession. 1t was captured last
night by storm after a fierce strug-
gle. Two French officers. 1873 men,
four machine guns and a bomb throw
er were captured.
Win in Surprise Attack.
AT Coumbrez and In ALLY forest the
enemy commenced an attack last night
after strong artillery preparation.
Near Coumbreb the enemy succeeded
in penetrating our line, but was driven
out again. In ALLY forest the enemy's
infantry attack broke down under our
fire in front of our position.
North of the hill in the Ban-de- Sapr
section. the section of the forest has
been cleared of all our enemies.
Southeastern theater: There is no
change here in respect to the German
troops"
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
Ask Women to Stop Arms EXPORTS

Amsterdam July IA dispatch from
Berlin states that American women in
Germany are issuing an appeal to the
women OF the United States To insist
with their husbands upon the prohi-
bition of the expectation Of war supplies
to Europe
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13

Either no individual member Of the
human race has any real rights or
else all have the same" said Condor
Get. the Frenchman who wrote the
6rst book for suffrage In 1877.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13

Both Shakespeare and Cervantes died
on April 9, 1876 yet ten days actually
interviewed between the two deaths. The
explanation 10 that then England was
stan using the Julian calendar.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13
WILSON PLAN AVERTS
BREAK WITH GERMANY

CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-13

william p. stauch. q. q Albany. y. T.,
Nth Z Brown. 2. RW. J. = kssiasaa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08
CLIFF HILL HOLDS SOLDIERS SAFE:
PROFESSIONALS WIN SUNDAY CANE
souhpaws Hill and Lewis Twill Good Ball While Paris
and Adams Are Unsteady; Nagle's Men Have the
Long End of 10 to Score the Contest is
Interesting But Not Very Exciting.
BY BECK.

fence In left center and was the Ions
est hit OF the game.
T.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08

-IIFF HILL showed his FL Paso
friends a bit of the kind Of pitch
~ ing he used in winning Il Of %
games in the Texas league this year
when he held the Army au-stars to two
hits and famed nine in five innings at
Rio Grande park on Sunday after
noon. It was simply a case Of too
much Hill" and not enough good pitch
ing for the soldiers, who were beaten
BY Dutch" Nagle's Professionals, 10
ain wasn't in the best Of physical
condition and gave way to Lefty
Lewis. a Western Association star, in
the sixth. Lewis lacked steam but
rwirled beady ball He got a warm
reception and three hits were tailed
off his delivery in the first inning ne
worked but some rather uncertain field
ing aided materially in the run-getting.
Paris Starts for Soldiers.
Paris started to pitch for the soldiers
as Wilson was unable, much 10 his re
gret to be present Paris was wobbiy
IN the first inning and two passes and
two hits gave the Professionals three
runs. Then the big fellow settled
down and pitched nice ball up 10 the
fourth. when three singles and q hit
batter. together with a passed ball,
gave the Professionals two more runs
Adams then went to the mound but
was short on control and two
runs crossed the plate in the hfta-
TRIPLES by Hisler and Nagle, together
with a pass. were good for two more
runs in the sixth. Ross then had
fling at the mound work he got
BY without a hit in the two innings
he worked and would have got by
scoreless but for an error
Many SOufhpaws on Field
The Professionals were long on the
southpaws. They started with Lefty
Lewis in right field, Hill on the mound
and Nagle, also a portsidcf. IN the
garden. to say nothing Of a southpaw
umpire. Then Hornbuckle injured his
hand on one OF HIS fast ones ana
Ritter went behind the plate, Nagie
to first and Red Brennan. the local
southpaw, played right field
one unusual decision cropped up II
the fourth Lewis hit a single ana
+'Dutch7 Nagle was so tickied mat he
matted the player on the hack while
standing at first base Kane promptly
called him out Then in the eighth
cliff Hill deprived himself Of nice
double by failing TO touch second His
Ier's triple in the sixth went TO the