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Evening star., 1915-02-13
FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS. February 13. 2:40 p.m..


From the sea to the Lys the Germans
yesterday bombarded violently Nieu-
port and the country of the dunes
Their artillery fired on Ypres during
the night of February Hip, and on
our positions to the east Of Ypres
during the day of February L. Our
artillery replied to this fire effec-
lively!
From the Lys to the Somme yesterday
witnessed intermittent cannonading
In the region of Arras. near Carency,
we caused tfe explosion of two mines
situated at atposts held by the en-
envy
On the Somme. between the Disc and
the Aisne. as well as in Champagne,
there was yesterday great activity
on the part of the artillery on both
sides
Some ten aviators have flown over the
region of Verdun. The bombs thrown
by them did no damage. During the
night of February HIP there were
two German attacks on our trenches
in the forest of Caures, to the north
of Verdun. which were repulsed
In Lorraine the German attack on our
positions at Arracourt. reported in
our report of last night. was led by
one company, while at the same time
another German company endeav-
ored. with no greater success, to oc-
cupv our position at Renzey.
In Alsace the enemy has bombarded
the positions which We took Febru-
kopf. Because of the thorough or
Eanization of our trenches the ef-
fects of this bombardment were in
significant.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
MISS GORDON TO SPEAK.
Will Talk on Suffrage in the South
at Jardin de Danse.

Miss Kate Gordon of New Orlenas is
to speak tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the Jardin de Danse, 18th
and F streets northwest, at a meeting
given by the Kate Gordon Chapter of
the Southern States Woman's Suffrage
Conference.
Miss Gordon's subject is Suffrage in
the South" She is to speak tonight at
a southern suffrage mass meeting in
Richmond, returning to Washington
tomorrow. Other speakers are Repre-
sentative John w. Abercrombie of Ala
bama and Representative Kenneth Nc
Kellar of Tennessee. The public is in
vited.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
TERsE SHIP BILL COMMENT.
Representative Adamson gives
Shortest" Interview on Subject.

The shortest interview on the sub
ject of the shippurchase bill is report
ed to have come from Representative
Adamson of Georgia. Following the re-
cent White House conference on the
measure. Representative Adamson was
approached by a reporter:
What are the prospects for an extra
session." the Georgia representative
was asked.
'Hazy.' he replied.
What are the democratic comments on
the situation"
"Sulphurous."
What are your own views on the
ship purchase bill?'
Dam it,
Evening star., 1915-02-13
ANOTHER PLACE FOR SAYRE.
Offer to Presidents Son-in-Law Con-
sidered at Madison, Wis.

MADISON. Wis. February 13.-Fran-
els B. Sayre of Williamstown. Mass.
son-in-law of President Wilson. is un-
der consideration by the regents for
appointment as business manager of
the University of Wisconsin to succeed
DIR. II. c. Bumpus, now president OF
Tufts College, it became known to6ay.
Secretary NJ f. McCaffrey Of the board
of regents recently visited Mr. Sayre
at Williamstown. The salary is $4,000
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Approves Bill for Civic Centers.

The House bill providing for the use
of the public school buildings of the
District as social civic centers was
favorably reported today to the SEN
ate from the District committee by SEN
ator Hollis of New Hampshire. Senator
Hollis asked unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration of the bill
Senator Smoot of Utah objected and the
bill went to the calendar.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Cruiser Asama Still Aground

SAN FRANCISCO. February 13.-The
Pacific Mail steamer Pennsylvania
which arrived here yesterday from
Mexico. reported that the Japanese
cruiser Asama was still aground at the
entrance to Turtle bay, Lower Califor-
mia, last Tuesday. At distance of six
miles the Pennsylvania made out the
disabled warship and two vessels, whict
appeared to be colliers, standing by.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Report on Condition of G. A. R. Mer

The condition of Levi H. Patterson,
newly elected commander of the De-
partment of the Potomac. G. A. R.. who
was stricken with paralysis recently,
was reported this afternoond as being
worse.
DR.. J. X. Gleeson, Mr.. Patterson's pre-
decessor as commander of the De-
partment of the Potomac. who is also
suffering from the effects of a para
lytio stroke. 10 said to be gradually
improving.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
REPORTS ON F. R. BANKS
Treasury Statement Shows Condition
at the Close of Business
Yesterday. !

The weekly statement of the re-
sources and liabilities OF the federal
reserve bank of Richmond makes the
following showing:
Resources-Gold coin and certificates.
SS,SO0.000: legal tender notes. silver
certificates and subsidiary coin. 1000;
bills discounted and loans. s4.437.ooo3
all other resources, $4,000.
Liabilities-Reserye deposits, $780,
900; due to other federal reserve banks,
s1,577 900. federal reserve notes In cir-
culation, $1,694 900; capital paid in, So
12s,00o.
The statement of combined resources
and liabilities of the federal reservs
banks of the United States at close OF
business yesterday was as follows:
RESOURCES:
Cold coin and certificates. $259. 2J6.ooo
LEGAL tender notes. silver certih-
Gates and subsidiary coin 2z,h''v"
1o,., 2sl l.37s,ooo
Bills discounted and loans: 49,.
Maturities within 30 days lss4.1D
Maturites within 20 days---. 0lso.UD
Other -.------------ o'oeo'"V
rots, 100000
Investments 15.3a6oo
Due from F. r. banks: Items in ,,
An ntber resources 6.55l 900
Total resources ......... S25 o22 900
LIABILITIES
,..,;t,t Maid i'm ....... ss5 Sal 200
Rasarve drnosits ...........-... .,S4 .i.,t. so
Federal reserve notes in circulation.
ca (net amOuntD .-...-.--------- 4.ls"'"o
To,a, liabilities .... 81. .O2e 80
Gold reserve against net liabil-
ties tBl ---.------------ 'i-i o
Cash reserce against net liabili-
ties tBl 'o-cSe
Cash against liabilities after
setting aside 4Gs gold reserve
against net amount OF federal
serve notes in circulation. 3D.. 99,1fe
istion ....-.............. $50. loo, ,ooo
Deduct Gold and lawful money
in hands of federal reserve agents
for retirement of outstanding notes 15.92i,H
outstanding notes .....-......... 4,is5.oo0
(B' After deduction of items in
transit between federal reserve
banks, viz .................... 4.4s2, ooo
Evening star., 1915-02-13
TO OBSERVE BIRTHDAYS
OF TWO SUFFRAG|STS
Leaders to Celebrate Natal Days of
DR.. Anna Shaw and Susan
B. Anthony.

Suffrage leaders in Washington are
going to celebrate the birthday an
niversaries of DIR. Anna Howard Shaw
and Susan B. Anthony. which occur to-
morrow and Monday. respectively. with
a dinner at the Brighton Monday even
ing at o'clock.
The arrangements for the dinner have
been made by Mrs. Frank Hiram Smell,
Miss Mary OToole and Miss Florence
Stiles. Miss O'Toole will be toast
mistress.
Among those who will be present are
Mrs. George Alexander Mosshart. Mrs.
Cato Sells. Mrs. Charles T. Windle,
Miss Emily Spilman, Miss Annie Bray.
Miss Nancy Morrison, Mrs. Frank
Bright. Mrs. L. A. Rogers. Miss Eunice
Anne O'Neill, Mrs. Antoinette Funk.
Miss Virginia Watrous, Mrs. Raymond
Morgan, Miss jeanette Rankin, Misses
Ethel and Florence Smith. Miss kath-
ryn Sellers, Mrs. Glenna Smith Tinnin.
Mrs. Karl F. Kellerman, Mrs. w. NJ.
Sara Beall, Mrs. Smell. Miss O'Toole
and Miss Stiles.
DR.. Shaw Now in Florida.
DR.. Shaw herself is spending her
birthday with friends at Florence Villa,
Fla. resting after a trip through the
south A letter just received from her
by Mrs. Funk. vice chairman of the
congressional committee of the ma
tional association. says that this is the
most profitable trip, judged by its re-
suits, that she has ever taken. Letters
from North Carolina and Alabama
states in which the suffrage amend
ment is now before the legislature
tell of the deep impression she made
on the lawmakers. Last year DIR. Shaw
was just on the point of making a
southern trip when she fell and broke
her leg.
DR.. Shaw wrote she found enthusiasm
everywhere. Once she spoke from a
train, and the whole town was there
with flags. banners and horns" The
meetings in Raleigh. n. c.. and Tusca-
loosa and Montgomery, Ala, were great
OyatiOnS
Evening star., 1915-02-13

ment on its tenor OF the American notes.
says:
1T is plain in which direction America
looks for the possibility of trouble lc
Germany does no. now understand IN,
meaning of the noe and realize the false
position into which she has been led by
the arrogance of the official minds in Ber-
lin. she must abide by the issue
Some of the London morning papers.
notably the Times and Daily Telegraph.
apparently are awaiting the publication
OF the text OF the note sent by the United
states government TO Germany and Eng
land before commenting generally. How
ever. what is characterized as the dignity
and firmness of the note to Germany is
approved greatly. and hardly any COM
elaint Is made as 10 the tone OF the con-
tents of the note to England.
The Daily Mail in an editorial refer
ence to the German note, says that for
all its frmness the note is not proyo-
cative."
Use of United States Flag.
The paper adds regarding the note ID
England that the President of tho
United States cannot impugn the de-
vice OF employing a neutral fag bue
that his concern that It should not be-
come a rule is reasonable and will be
iicl III Il sl Splrlt
The Daily Chronicl expresses tho
opinion that such a strong remon-
STRANGE from the greatest of neutral
powers may have Christening effect
on Germany. and says that as far as
can be Judged there is no cause for
complaint as to the character OF the
note to England.
Some of the newspapers emphasize
the statement that the American note
objects 10 the destruction OF the ives
Of American citizens only II they hap
pen to be travelling on an American
vessel
Will Get Dutch Support.
AMSTERDAM, via London. February
12.-The Telegraaf in an editorial con-
cerning the note sent recently by the
United States to Germany. relative to
the proposed German blockade of ths
British Isles. says:
The American note to Germany
makes 1t clearly understood that neu-
trail merchantmen shall not become
victims of a peculiar Interpretation OF
International law regarding blockades-
The American government will surely
receive the unreserved- support of the
Dutch government"
Sharper Than Expected.
The Nieuws Van Den Dag. in an edi-
torial regarding the note sent by the
United States government to Germany re-
garding the latter's sea war zone procla-
nation. says that the note was sharper
than had been expected. The paper con-
tinues:
Has Germany an answer to make, or
will she simply proceed to put her threats
into action? With strained expectation
and great apprehension every one must
look forward to the time after February
49,"
Voices Neutrals' Views.
ROME. February 1.-THE Tribuna,
commenting on the American note to
Germany, says 1t represents the point OF
view of all neutral powers.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
indications That British Will
Not Hold Prize Court
Proceedings.
ENVOY TELLS BRIAN
GERMANY MUST ACT
Seizure Of Food Supplies by England
Discussed With Count Won
Bernstorff.

LONDON, Debruary 13-There is
the cargo of foodstuffs on the Ameri-
can steamship Wilhelmina, now in Fal-
mouth harbor, will not go through a
prize court, but will be sold to the
American commission for relief in Bel
GUM.
While the cargo still is in the charge
of customs officials, the British gov
ernment offers no objection to the sale
of the cargo without a prize court
decision In fact, 1t is generally be-
lieved that the avoidance of such a de-
cision would be a relief to all quar-
ters concerned because Of the danger
of establishing a precedent for regard
ing foodstuffs destined for civilians o.
belligerent country absolute contra
band.
Course Is Uncertain.
British officials at first were positive
that the Wilhelmina's cargo would go
through a prize court, but now they
say 1t is uncertain what course will be
taken pending an investigation.
The owners of the vessel at first asked
the same price for the cargo as they
would have received for it in Germany.
The American commission was unwill-
ing to pay this amount.
The Wilhelmina will proceed to Bris-
tol channel as soon as 1t is possible to
repair the damage caused by the
voyage across the Atlantic from New
York
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Caught After Two Months Trailing

SAN FRANCISCO. February 13-
Charles. alias ''Scush." Thomas; Benny
Hall, alias SITTER" and Charles VIII
liams. said by the police to be New
York city gangsters. were arrested
here last night after two months of
trailing. Thomas. who is said to be
wanted In New York for the murder of
. policeman. recently arrived here from
Honolulu.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.


The situation in Russian Poland and
Western Galicia is unchanged.
The battle continues in the Carpathi-
ans, where. despite the bitter resist
ance of the enemy and the Russian
reinforcements coming from all di-
rections, we have progressed slowly.
The operations in Bukowina have been
successful. Our columns are advanc-
ing in the valley, and the Sereth
river has been reached.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Not Blamed for Death of Cyclist.

W. c. Johnston. an express company's
agent. was eXonerated by a coroner's
jury today from blame for the death
of Karl Baer. 1928 c street northwest.
Mr. Baer was riding a bicycle last Sat
urday on / street near 11th when he
collided with Mr.. Johnston's automo-
bile. He died in Garfield Hospital.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
ENGLISH PRINCE, ALBERT,
HAS REJOINED HIS SHIP

LONDON, February 13.-Prince AL
bert, son of King George, VINO was
operated on for appendicitis last sep
tember, has been passed by the meol-
Evening star., 1915-02-13
$34, 900, 900 for Military Expense.

ROME, February 13. - The Italian
government has appropriated 100000
600 francs (s34.0 .000) for further mil
itary expenses up to July. 1915.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
pecorates Head Of British Fleet.

LONDON. February liking George
has conferred the grand cross of the
Order of the Bath on Admiral Sir John
R. Jellicoe. commander Of the British
home 1eet.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Says Germans Must Retaliate.

Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador. discussed with Secretary
Bryan today the case of the American
steamer Wilhelmina, whose cargo of
foodstuffs destined for civilians in Ger
many is held by British authorities at
Falmouth.
The ambassador informed the Secre-
tary that the attempt which he assert
ed Great Britain is making to starve
the civil population of his country by
preventing the foodstuffs from entering
Germany would have to be met in re-
taliation by Germany's attempt to cut
or commerce. with the British Isles.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Due to stoppage of Exports.

Almost complete stoppage of export
demand from the United States for the
time being appeared to form the main
cause of the general stampede to sell.
The worst of the semi-panic was over
in fifteen minutes. but the market re-
manned extremely nervous up to clos
ing gong. Shorts buying to realize
profits helped to rally the market
somewhat IN the final dealings.
close was SASS to 5A down as COM
pared with Thursday night, May fin-
ishing at S1.54A and July at s1.29 7sa
S130.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
WHEAT PR|CESDROP;;
MARKET IS NERVOUS
Rally Toward End of Session, But
Close Is Still Greatly Below
Thursdays Figure.

CHICAGO. February 13.-Stop loss
selling of wheat today led to wild
downward swings In price. Weakness
developed right at the outset, but did
not become extreme until the approach
of the final hour of the session. but at
that time violent lurch took place
and the market crashed to point 9h2
cents under Thursday nights close.
May going as low as $3.50 bushel.
whereas the price not many days ago
was s1.67
Trade was on a large scale and indi-
vidual opinions were lost track of COM
pletely. Before the excitement was
fairly checked July was down SIS at
S12SX
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Will Give Assurances.

In that connection, the ambassador
reasserted. on behalf of his govern
ment. that binding assurances would
be given by Germany that none of the
foodstuffs imported would be used by
the army or for other military pur-
poses, and felt such assurance should
be accepted by this government and
used as the basis in considering the
Wilhelmina case.
The ambassador made 1t plain that
until the prize court had acted in the
Wilhelmina case there could be no
change in the attitude of his govern
ment.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Never Waged War of Conquest.

las an advocate of international peace.
must admit that Germanys military
system has done a great deal for that
NATION Germany's army is the greatest
democratic institution in the world. In
all her history Germany has never waged
a war of conquest Her army is for her
defense
Regarding the violation of Belgium neu-
trality. NJ. Bartholdt said that Germanys
life was at stake. that she would have
signed her own death warrant if she had
failed to march through Belgium. In
this connection. the speaker quoted from
GLADSTONE to show that nation is justi-
fed in wiping out all treaties where its
highest interests are at stake.
The speaker was asked by DR.. L. ].
Battle, "A member of the association, If it
were not true that Germany was the only
country from which the UnNed States
could obtain loan during the civil war.
Representative Bartholdt replied that
not only was this true, but that Ger
many had been the traditional friend
of the United states since the begin
ming of its history and that il was the
German empire which had stood behind
this country in the establishment of
the open door" policy in China
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Resolutions Are Adopted.

Among the resolutions adopted were
the following: To request the District
Commissioners TO extend 10th street to
connect with Alaska avenue. offered bv
Thomas Il. Blagden; Improvement o>
Georgia avenue, offered by DR. r. A
Neale: installation of waiting room
at 18th and Kennedy streets by the
Washington and Maryland RafIway
Company. by Charles w. Ray; Iocatioo
of the Botanic Gardens on a 40o-acre
tract in Rock Creek Park, by Louis p
Shoemaker, and installation of electric
engines In the Brightwood fire depart
ment, by John e. Proctor
The association on motion of John
Saul also adopted a resolution request
ing the Commissioners TO provide for
the grading and macadamizing of tho
following streets: Farragut from 18Th
street to Georgia avenue. Arkansas
avenue from Emerson street to Farra-
gut street and Buchanan from Georgia
avenue TO 18th street
Evening star., 1915-02-13
F|L|bUSTER AGAIN
IS ON IN SENATE
CONTINUED from First Page)
providing for vote on the ship bill Febru-
airy 10, automatically came up as the un-
finished business of the Senate

providing for vote on the ship bill Febru-
airy 10. automatically came up as the un-
finished business of the Senate.
The pending question was the adop-
ton of the Norris substitute for the
Reed amendment to the Gallinger mo-
tion to refer the Reed resolution to the
amendment was to instruct the COM
mittee to report the cloture resolution
forthwith and favorably. The Norris
substitute for the Reed amendment was
his more liberal and general cloture
rule. Despite urgent appeals of demo-
cratic senators supporting the ship bill
that Senator Norris withdraw his sub
stitute and permit the Reed amendment
to be voted upon, Senator Norris re-
fused. He insisted that he would pre-
fer to see a general cloture rule adopt
ed in the Senate even to passing the
ship bill, which he favors.
Would Construct Ships.
Another ship bill was introduced to-
day by Representative Stephens of
California, a rogressive-republican
who introduced in the House a measure
not for purchase, but for construction
of thirty auxiliaries for the navy as
merchandise ships to carry goods be-
tween the Atlantic, Pacific and gulf
ports through the Panama canal and
between the United States and Central
and South American ports and with
might designate.
The underlying idea of the bill Is to
give construction work to workmen on
the Atlantic, Pacific and gulf coast. The
vessels would be chartered. assigned or
transferred, In the Presidents discretion.
to the Panama Railroad Company. or
any other trade vessel corporation owned
wholly within the United States. and the
vessels would be transferred to the navy
when their use there was paramount.
The bill would aDprOpriate 100000, 900
for the construction of these vessels.
including 100000 for organizing, in
augurating and carrying on the traffic.
Six Hours of Debate.
Chairman Padgett of the House naval
committee prepared a special rule for
of the administration
proposal and arrangements were made
for a caucus of House democrats Mon
day night to bind the majority to sup
port 1t.
The rule would discharge the commit
tee from further consideration Of the
Weeks naval auxiliary bill. take in
the Gore bill and the other amend
ments as outlined by the administra-
ton, cut off all other amendments and
allow six hours of general debate, so
the entire measure could be put
through the House in single session.
1t was expected the plan would bring
the ship bill before the House Thurs
day or Friday.
Evening star., 1915-02-13
Plea for International Peace.

Mr.. Bartholdt concluded his address
with plea for international peace.
Because murder is committed is no
indication that law is wrong and be-
canse Europe's greatest nations are
engaging in bloody conflict does
not mean that advocates of world
peace should abandon this cause, he
on.ended
Reference was made by the represent
stive to the agitation concerning the
sale of liquor in the District. Wash
ingtonians. ne said, should be consulted
on this question.
Resolutions complimenting Mr.. Bart
holdt upon his record in Congress were
adopted by the association The meet
ing was held in the Brightwoed Hotel
and presided over tE Louis +. Shoe
maker. president of the association
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-01
DEFENSE: DAY is OBSERVED
Women In Twenty States Getting SIG,
natures to Appeal to oensre9l
.--s~s Tor preparednesl.

New York, Dec, lin At least
twenty states women are today OBJ
serving the first ":"American Defense
day" by seeking signatures to appeals
to congress urging. that the nation
prepare to resist foreign invasion.
The movement for this day started
with the Special Relief society, com
posed of prominent, New York women,
who organized first Nth tns purpose; purpose
- swvscs:a5 hesdestitute In war
stricken Europe anu who were thus
brought to realization OF what Amer.
icassdefenseless, condition means.
Five thousand women, Organized IL
500 Squads, are. campaigning for sigma
lures IL pfeparedness.appeai blanks 4
New York city today. Every voter
reached il ssked to Sign blank, and
these petitions will then be sent to
Washington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-01
SESg TROOPS ESCAPE fRiP
King Peters Soldiers Flee Into MoH,R
tains-=Abandon. Cannon and
4s!SmfuHltion.

salonik, Dec. >1!-Etghty. thousand
Serbian troops esca5eu into the noun
tains Of Albania and Montenegro. &C.
cording to official reports which
reached the allies headquarters here.
and are now being organized into an
effective army which will take thv,
offensive as soon as supplies which
are now on the way arrive.
In escaping the Teuton-Bulgar tran
the Serbians had to abandon most of
their cannon and ammunition. but
saved their light artillery.
1t was announced that all the men,
Ders OF the Serbian government had
arrived safely at Scutari, where thew
will be Joined by the entente minis.
tiers now at Podgoritza
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-01
BLAST ENToMBs WORKERS
275 Escape From Mine at Boomer. w
Va.' ard Rescue Parties Search
for Others.

Boomer, w. Va. Dec. 1.-Three hun.
dred miners, mostly Italians. were en-.
tombed In mine No. OF the Boomer
Coal and Coke company here by a
blown-out shot, followed almost I'M
mediately by two other explosions. All
but rs or 30 of the men made their
way to the open air and it is possible
that the men still imprisoned will es-
cape. The entry where the explosions
occurred is still burning, but large
forces of volunteers are fighting the
flames.