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BOTH FRENCH AND GER MANS
CLAIM ADVANTAGE IN BATTLE
Neither Side Apparently Has Scored Decided
Success as Result of Desperate
Fighting

PARIS, April IL. l p.m.-The French
war office continues to report progress
in the Argonne and beyond the Meuse.
At the same time the war authorities
admit that the German counter attacks
have been exceedingly fierce, and that
one resulted in the recapture of a
trench
At Eparges the French have not ad-
vanced beyond the positions captured
by them April 9. 1t is admitted also
that the Germans have recovered some
ground temporarily lost by them be-
tween Pont- a. Mousson and st. MIhiel,
but even there the French claim to
hold most Of their gain.
German Story of Battle.
BERLIN, via Amsterdam to London.
Apnl 12-The main army headquarters
has made public a detailed description
Of the battle between the Meuse and
the Moselle.
while up to April the French at
tacks were directed exclusively against
both German wings" the description
saws, 1.-THE enemy is now also attacking
the cen.e- after having gathered fresh
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THE JASON AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Carries Exhibits From Europe for
Exposition Valued at So, 500, 900.

SAN FRANCISCO, April t1n-ghe
United States steamship Jason has ar
rived here from European ports, via
the Panama canal bringing a large
cargo Of valuable exhibits for the Pan
anna Pacific exposition.
with these exhibits installed" said
George Hough Perry. director OF the
division of exploitation of the exposi-
ton, ''the exposition will be complete e
in every detail.
The value of the Jasons cargo is
placed BY Perry at approximately
$500, 900. The exhibits include col
lection of historical furniture from
France. There also are examples Of
the post impressionist and futurist
schools collected by the French gov
ernment for the exposition. A large
part of the fine arts collection brought
by the Jason has been sent to the ex-
position for safety during the Euro
pean war.
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ANOTHER NEUTRALITY JOB?
Possible Return Of Battleship Ala
bama to Hampton Roads.

PHILADELPHIA. April 12-The
United States battleship Alabama. the
flagship of Rear Admiral Helm OF the
Atlantic reserve fleet, returned yes
terday to the Philadelphia navy yard
from Hampton roads.
Officers and members of the crew were
Interested in the report Of the arrival
at Newport News Of the German con-
,ar,ed cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm. and
there was much speculation as to
whether the Alabama would be re-
turned to the Virginia port on another
neutrality errand.
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Seward. Alaska, Now Busy Place.

SEATTLE. Wash. April 12.-SeWard
Alaska, ocean terminus of the govern
mept.s projected railroad to Fairbanks
announcement of the route OF which
was made officially by Secretary Lane
Saturday, for weeks has been mecca
for laborers and others desiring to
nroft by the construction work The
selectoiu of Seward was confidently
expected. and the rush there has had
ali the characteristics of gold stam-
nede. Real estate Spectators already
are on the ground selling town site
lots,
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FIND NO CAUSE FOR ACTION.
Moderators of New York Presbytery
Report on Parkhurst Charges.

NEW YORK. April 12.-There is no
cause of action against the Rev. DR..
Charles H. Parkhurst. pastor of the
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
of this city, for having written a letter
advocating fight on whisky and cham
pagne, rather than fight for prohibit
tion in California. according to the re-
port Of the moderators' council of the
New York Presbytery. made public at
the meeting of the presbytery today.
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SUBMARINES TORPEDO
HITS BRITISH STEAMER

LONDON. April IL. 1870 p.m.-The
Harrison line steamer Wayfarer has
beeu torpedoed by a German subma-
rjnc. according to a message received
u London by a news agency. She is
making for Queenstown in tow. The
vessel was torpedoed off the Sciiiy Is
lands, according to this report.
The steamer Wayfarer is 500 feet
long. and registers 6,2ee tons.
PLYMOUTH, England. April 12.-The
French steamer Frederic Franck was
torpedoed off Start point in the Eng
iish channel Sunday. but was towed
into Plymouth by government tugs. No
lives were lost.
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Seeks Senatorial Toga.

WACO, Tex. April l2.-Robert l..
Henry. representative in Congress from
his district. who arrived here from
Washington, yesterday announced he
would at once enter the campaign for
,be der cocratic nomination for United
states senator TO succeed Senator Cul
bertson The primaries viii be held in
July, 1alG - A.
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TWO KILLED, THREE INJURED.
Conflict Between Strikers and Strike.
breakers in Newark.

NEWARK, y. j.. April 1.-Two
strikers were shot TO death and two
other men, believed to be strike break
ers, and a bysta were dangerously
wounded yesterday in a street fight in
the densely populated foreign section
of this city.
The shooting. according to the police.
followed an attempt by strikers TO in
tercept party of alleged strike break
ers who were on their way to the fur
dyeins works of 4. Hollander q Sons.
where strike is in progress. The
dead are MORRIS Eubins and Abra n,
Novak. The wounded were shot IN the
head. -
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REPORTED DEMAND BY TURKEY
THAT KAISER SEND BIG ARMY

LONDON, April l2.-Interest in the
near eastern situation has been stlmu-
lated by the receipt in London of two
special dispatches, one of which de-
clares that the recent mission to Ber-
lin Of Field Marshal Won der Goltz was
instigated by. the Young Turks VINO
have declared that Germany must send
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Goes Back to 1896.

On the appointment as controller it
is alleged that Mr.. Williams began
series of inquiries into the affairs Of
the Riggs National Bank back to its
incorporation in 1896: that examiners
were kept in the institution beyond
reasonable time searching records for
something on which the controller
might base inquiries. and that yo-
luminous correspondence, requiring ad-
ditional clerical assistance, resulted.
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a force of 900. 900 men TO invade Serbia
ana threaten Bulgaria in order that
munitions of war might be sent to
Turkey. while the other quotes the
prime minister of Bulgaria as saying
situation has been brought about by
the actions of the allies in the east in
which Bulgaria sees a possibility of
realizing her national aspirations.
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AIR TRIP IS FATAL
TO AVIATOR PE0L|
AeropIane Falls Distance of
800 Feet in Flight at
College Park.
BIRDMAN'S HEAD CRUSHED;
BIG BIPLANE is WRECKED
Largest Machine of Its Kind Fails
on Initial Flight-Victim
Well Known Filler.

DR.. Cecil Malcolm Peoli. aviator,
twenty-five years old. was killed on
the aviation field at College Park this
afternoon when his biplane, said to be
the largest airship of its kind made in
this country. fell distance of about
three hundred feet. 1t was his first
flight in the new machine, built by
the Washington Aeroplane Company
in this city. The aviator received a
fractured skull, and his machine was
wrecked Arrangements were made to
hurry him to Casualty Hospital, but he
died before he could be brought here.
The biplane measured forty-eight
feet across and was equipped with a
twelve cylinder engine. $50 horse
power Peoli had arranged to go to
New York Thursday morning to CON-
plete arrangements for a flight from
the metropolis to this city, and later.
he had announced. he expected to
make flight from ST. Louis to Wash
ington between sunrise and sunset
He was backed by number of
wealthy residents Of New York city,
who had formed the Peoli Aeroplane
Corporation, Harold Roberts president
Mrs. Peoli. mother of the victim of to-
days accident. is in Los Angeles. Cal
His father. who was a Cuban planter,
died several rears ago. Peol had
given exhibitions in about sixty cities
in the United States and was well known
in aviation circles
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Was South American Filler.

DR.. Peoli vas a South American aero
naut. and came to Washington in Feb
ruary to superintend the assembling
of his aeroplane and motor. which he
Fintended to submit. with it's specifica :
tions and drawing, to the Navy Depart
ment February 81. The machine was
assembled at the Washington Aero
plane Company plant. on Water street.
and embodied many new features.
Among twelve bidders for nine hydro
planes submitted to the Navy Department
was the Peoli Aeroplane Corporation. The
Peoli corporation was the low bidder for
all nine machines at $500 each. DR..
Peoli early this year few over the Andes.
DIR. Peoli claimed his machine capable
of maintaining a speed of eighty-f1ve
miles an hour for more than sever
hours. and that it could lift load ol
500 pounds beyond the regular burden
of pilot, passenger, engine, fuel and
machine gun. The government called
for a surplus carrying power of SOC
pounds. He stated that his machine
could be assembled or dismantled in
half the time required for these pro-
cesses In other machines.
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FOR R|DD|NG THE WORLD
!. Of DANGEROUS PLAQUES

Maj. Gen. william c. Gorgas, surgeon
general of the United States Army, who
won worldwide fame by cleaning up
the pestilential area of the Panama
canal. is today considering the pro-
posal of the Rockefeller Foundation
that he become a permanent member
Of it's staff. The intention is that he
shall try to rid the entire world of
yellow fever and control other epi-
denies, and that he shall direct his at
tention Immediately to directing the
work Of cleaning up the typhus and
cholera infested areas Of Serbia. which
plague threatens to spread TO all
Europe.
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The Minnesota, Plying Be.
tween Japan Ports and
Seattle, Calls for Help.
PASSENGERS AND CREW
ARE SAFE, SAYS CAPTAIN
Mrs. Francis B. Harrison, Wife of
Governor General Of Philippines,
Among Those Aboard.

KOBE, Japan, April 1.-THE Ameri-
can steamer Minnesota, plying between
Japanese ports and Seattle, struck p
rock at $3.50 o'clock last night off
Iwajima, near the southwestern en-
trance to the inland sea
In wireless message Capt, Garlick
has asked for a salvage steamer. He
says all the passengers and crew are
safe
A Japanese newspaper has received a
dispatch from Manila saying that Mrs.
Francis B. Harrison. wife of the gov
ernor general of the Philippine Is
lands. with two children, was on board
the Minnesota at the time of the acct
dent. Mrs. Harrison was accompanied
pN Capt. Archibald F. Commiskey. mill
tary aid to Gov. Harrison
Friends of the Harrisons in Japan sey
Mrs. Harrison and the children planned
10 SAIL on the Minnesota from Manila
TO spend the spring in Japan.
Sailed Yesterday Morning.
The Minnesota sailed from Nagasaki
Yesterday morning, bound for Kobe
Yokohama and Seattle She passed
| through the straits of Shimonoseki
safely. and was in the Inland sea when
the accident occurred
1t is believed the Minnesota can be
'oated, but beyond the fact that one
| of her holds was pierced by the rock
the amount of damage is not known.
wireless telegraphy was employed by
the Minnesota in calling for help. A
! steamer, the name of which is not Yet
known. responded promptly. This prob
ably is the vessel which took off the
passengers and mail. and conveyed
them to ShimonoSeki.
The number of passengers on board
the Minnesota is not known here def
nitely. They had just finished dinner
when the crash came. A salvage
stea mer with a tender and divers. has
been sent from Moi and will reach the
scene of the wreck tomorrow morn
ing.
S. S. Canfa Rescued Passengers.
A report has been received here that
the Blue Funnel line steamer Canfa,
from Seattle rescued the passengers OF
the Minnesota.
George w. Guthrie, the American am
bassador to Japan. has cabled all the
available details of the accident to Gov
Harrison at Manila, in the belief that
Mrs. Harrison was on board the Mime
sofa.
From the details which came to hand
the Minnesota mistook her course dur
ing storm.
The impact ripped a hole 20 feet long
in the forward part of the steamer.
Wireless signals for help We're sent out.
The Japanese cruiser Yakumo heard the
calls and speeded to the rescue. She
arrived on the scene and found the
entire crew of the Minnesota working
desperately at the pumps.
1t is understood there were 135 first
m
board the Minnesota, together with %
second and "A third class passengers.
The crew of the steamer numbered
277 men. 1t is believed that the steamer
which took off the passengers will
bring tH.m into Kobe.
Left Seattle February 8.
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Left Seattle February 8.

The Minnesota, on her outward trip.
left Seattle February for Yokohama,
where she arrived February -. She
was at Nagasaki March 5. Hongkong
March II and she sailed from Manila
on her return trip April 4.
The Minnesota has run aground in
Japanese waters on two other occa-
sions, but was relocated without Sc
rious damage
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WEATHER.

Fair and somewhat colder tonight and
Tuesday. fresh west to northwest
winds.
Temperature past twenty -four hours:
High. "A, at pm. yesterday; low. 81.
at am. today.
For full report see page 16.
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yellow fever and control other cpl
denies, and that he shall direct his at
tention Immediately to directing the
work of cleaning UP the typhus and
cholera infested areas Of Serbia. which
plague threatens to spread TO all
Europe.
Will Consider Invitation.
Gen. Gorgas is wanted by the founda- :
tion particularly at this time to direct
the campaign against the typhus
scourge which is devastating Serbia.
The offer was formally made last
night by Jerome D. Greene, secretary
Of the Rockefeller Foundation, who had
long conference with Cen. Gorgas
and outlined the plans and hopes Of
the Foundation and of the American
Red Cross, with which the founda ton
is cooperating in aiding Serbia.
Gen. GorSas took the invitation under
consideration. He expects to consult
Secretary Garrison and possibly Presi-
dent Wilson before reaching a deci-
sion.
Being entitled under the law TO re-
tire at any time he desires, IL will not
be necessary for the surgeon general
to resign his commission in the army
in order to accept the new post unless
it should become necessary for him to
go to Serbia. AS an officer on the re-
not take charge OF work within the
territory of beIligefent nation.
Brilliant Work in Panama.
Gen. Gorgas' selection for the post of
surgeon general and later promotion
under a special act Of Congress TO the
rank of major general followed his
brilliant work in the Panama Canal
Zone. where his conquest Of disease
made possible the building OF the big
waterway.
\ The general FIRST became famous by
cleaning up" Havana. He was chief
sanitary officer there from 1898 TO
1902 and wiped out the yellow fever
mosquito. In 1913. with special per-
mission from Congress. he took a com :
mission in the British government to
work out the problem of sanitation In
South Africa, where he spent nearly a
year.
Rockefeller Foundation Statement.
Mr.. Greene, after his conference with
Gen Gorgas. issued statement, in
part as follows:
The Rockefeller Foundation has in :
yited Gen. Gorgas to become a perma- :
nent member. of its stan in tho capacity
OF general adviser in matters relating
to public sanitation and the control
of epidemics.
THE trustees OF the foundation have
for some time been aware of Gen
Gorsas' strong belief in the feasibility
of completely eradicating yellow fever
from the fact OF the earth.
In justice to Gen. GorRas it shoulo
be stated that there is no founda ion
| whatever for the statement that he il
to receive salary of $4,000 The
offer of the Rockefeller Foundation in
cludes a moderate salary and the as.
surance of the usual allowances in the
event OF resignation or death"
The general. who lis a native of Mo.
bile. Ala. and is sixty-one years old. has
! in the army.
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Stebbins told himself that the reason
he responded with such alacrity vas
because he wanted to get near enough
to the girl to see IL she were really
like La Belle Rosa. When he reach
ed her side he found his powers Of
observation seriously impaired by a
timidity far beyond his natural sup
ply. He dimly realized that he was
also more than usually awkward when
he tried to mop his face with a wreath
and hung his handkerchief on an cleo
trolier. But by and by his hand touch
ed that of Marie. and with that thrill.
ing contact all his difidence vanished.
. Under Marsh's indefatigablc prompt
ings the ships carpenters had now
finished the stage, and the piano was
safely deposited upon 1t. v
"Hoorayr' cried the buoyant old fell
low, leaping solidly upon the platform
to test It's strength. NOW you, Steb-
bins, go and get the green stun and
tack It along the edges while r. st
He snatched the stool from the floor.
threw It before the piano, sat down
and struck a few chords, with q rip
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The action of the story has Its real
beginning on an ocean liner bound for
Europe and just leaving New York. 1t
has been boarded in haste on a win
ter day by Overton Brill, IN impetu-
Gus wealthy young bachelor. who. at
tracted by a pretty girl accompanied
by an elderly gentleman, has followed
them aboard. Brill "a on his way
uptown with Aristides Stebbins. his
valet, known as Jay. when he saw the
girl, just after purchasing a valuable
The passenger list reveals the names
OF the pursued as Mr.. Andrew Jenni-
son and daughter. Brill finds himself
without money and %negotiates with n
dark individual named Benedict for
the sale of the bracelet, receiving $500
for II. with which he secures n de luxe
cabin. At dinner the conversation turns
10 the weather, and a Professor Penny
thorpe's storm prediction Is placed be-
fore Captain HUMPHREYS for judgment.
Brill makes the acquaintance OF Mr..
Jennison. and the two proceed to the
captains cabin to inspect n phenom-
email. wonderfully trained canary. At
luncheon a joyial person. Christopher
G. Marsh, introduces himself to Brill.
Starting from n sound sleep. Brill hears
through his window Benedict, the pro-
lessor and Jennison discussing the
large shipment of gold aboard. Soon
after this he Is rewarded by a smile
from Marion Jennison for n small
courtesy. Marsh is informed that he
has been selected to take charge Of the
Christmas concert. and he chooses
Brill, Marion Jennison. the professor
and Mrs. Blucher-Wa as his aids.
Brill. known as Mr.. Overton. and Miss
Jennison. have a pleasant chat togeth-
er. Icebergs and fog are reported. A
child dies In the steerage. and Miss
Jennison asks Brill 10 seek the cap
tain's consent TO hold the funeral in
the first cabin. He finds the chief Off
Ger In company with Benedict and
wonders. He gets the permit, but the
purser dictates at the services. Jen-
nison. worrying about the gold, be-
comes sick. Professor Pennythorpe OBJ
serves that the ship Is of Its course.
Marsh notices that the captain hasn't
been at the dinner table for several
days. Professor Pennythorpe misses
his s~extant and compass. Brill has a
talk with Marion about the concert
and Is later told by Benedict that the
latter objects to his friendship with
Marion. whom Benedict calls his fan
Gee. Brill meets Marsh on deck. Hear
Ing a noise in a supposedly ~unoccupied
stateroom, they Investigate with the
captain, but find nothing. The altered
course of the vessel frightens the pas
sensers, who protest. Brill and Marsh
look to Jay to assist In a secret search
of the mysterious stateroom.
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eyes, Brill was able to make out some
faint indentations that seemed like let
tiers.
Let me have it," cried Marsh, grasp
ing the paper almost rudely. See
here.,' He opened his trunk, took out
a tin box labelled ''tooth powder"
poured some upon the sheet. tilted it
back and forth for IA moment. then
dropped the bulk of the powder on the
floor. What remained took the white
and ghostly outlines of written char
acters.
ut doesn't require an Psychologist
10 make out that the same words ap-
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A Declaration Of War.

"HE redoubtable Aristides was
soon gazing with Il semipro-
fessional air ut Marsh's trunk.
He smiled with calm assurance
as he noted its type.
can you open it. jay" asked Brill.
1t n most ordinary lock-" returned
stebbins quietly.
Hear that" exclaimed Marsh, "and
i paid ii for that trunk.
IF i only had
"A Key" said Marsh m~aliciously.
Aristides was unmoved.
This will do he said. possessing
himself of a piece Of wire, whose prox-
Unity to a pipe told of its original i'll
tent. With Il few deft movements OF
his hands the youth bent 1t this way
and that into curious little angles near
its end.
There goes my only pipe cleaner"
cried Marsh in mock woe.
I'm straighten 1t again." returned
Stebbins gravely.
Having manipulated the wire to his
satisfaction. he inserted it in the lock.
and In Il few seconds Il little click told
that he had succeeded. Marsh looked
at him with wide open eyes.
Where did you study burglary:" lie
asked.
Brill laughed as he saw how thor
oughly his protese had amazed the
travelling man. but he himself did not
know that Aristides had acquired this
rather dangerous lore from an ex-bank
robber. who had once worked. ON IA.
role. as a farm hand for his father.
The youth saw no need to explain. ami
after n few sallies from Marsh as TO
jays accomplishments as Il crook. the
Incident was closed.
Stebbins felt SO well disposed toward