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The Washington times., 1915-04-17
War Moves Dav
By Day

NEW YORK, April 17.-That the
eastern military situation Is most
unsatisfactory to the Russians sceins
evident from the open and sudden
efforts Of the Grand Duke Nicholas
and NJ. Sazonof to persuade Italy
to enter the war. Hitherto, what
ever pressure was brought to bear
on Italy by the allies has been Sc
cratly applied. All public references
to Italy have been guardedly word
ed and have carefully avoided any
semblanCe OF pressure This attitude
has been due first to a recognition
Of the fact that Italy's selt-interest
alone Is debating the policy of King
Nictor's government and secondly to
a belief that the allies' cause would
not be strengthened by too openiJ
expressed desires for 1taly's help.
Russia, however. now has adopted
now attitude and Is endeaVortng
to tempt Italy in Just the clumsy
fashion which the western allies
consistently have sought to avoid.
The Russian comnand@r-in-chi"f
has telegraphed to the novelist, Am
phitatroff, that Italian participation
in the war Is the only course that
will ensure the realization OF Italy's
ideals. The Russian foreign min
lister also has wired the novelist
that Russia will give complete sup
port to the realization of Russian
ideals provided Italy intervenes inn
mediately.
The two messages were not writ
ten simply as friendly responses to
a request from the novelist for ex-
pressions of opinion. They are in
reality state documents, and they
unpuestionably indicate fear on the
part of the Slavs that Italy will re-
main neutral to the end of the war.
The Russians have counted heavilf
on an Italian declaration OF war
against Austria. Italy's intervention
would compel a redistribution of the
Austrian forces. and the Slavs
doubtless have been expecting that
the Carpathian defenses would be
weakened by Austria through the
necessity of guarding Italian from
tier.
There is a growing fear that italy
might settle her differences with
Austria by diplomacy. which seems
to have produced a shock at Petro-
grad. Nervousness and impatience
apparently have resulted. causing
Russias most distinguished military
and statecraft leaders to make pub
lie appeals to Italy to enter the war.
There can be no doubt but that
the messages of the Grand Duke
Nicholas and NJ. Sazonofr are n mis-
take. The only possible influence
they can have on Italy Is to formu-
late a suspicion that the Russians
are abandoning hope of their abil-
ity to end the war VIGOROUSLY with
out assistance.
The Italians have no desire to as
sist the Slavs. Italy wishes only
to further her own interests. In
fact, one of Italy's grievances II
that. thanks to Austrian enCour-
agement. Slav influences are domi-
mating Italians in Istria. An appeal,
therefore, from Russia for Italian
help will fall on deaf ears at Rome.
The Italians will count the cost of
Intervention somewhat more rigor-
ously as the result of PetroGrad 9
urgings. and that is all. Russia
had been better advised TO follow
tho lead OF France and England and
make no public plea for Italy's
favor.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Allied Warship Is Put.
Out of Action BY Turks
Vessel in Flames as It Ste ans From DardaneIles.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Bombards Moslem Coal
ing Ports, Sinking Several Small Boats.

CONSTANTINOPLE (via Berlin Wire
less). April ia hostile ironclad that
bombarded the outer forts OF the Darda-
nelles late yesterday was badly dam
aged and put out of action by the
Turkish guns, according to the war
office statement today.
The warship was hit four times: two
OF the shells apparently striking below
her water line. Two other shells burst
upon her deck and wrought great havoc.
The ironclad was In flames when she
steamed slowly back to Tenedos island.
The Russian Black Sea fleet has again
bcmbarded the Turkish coalng ports OF
Eregli and Zunguldak. the war office
announces. but without doing serious
damage. One of the Slav cruisers sank
several small sailing vessels. while
others shelled the docks.
Reports received here indicate that
both the Anglo-French and the Russian
feet have abandoned serio attempts
to reach Constantinople. The desultory
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
EXHAUSTION HALTS
.CARPATH|AN TITLE
Russians Redistribute Their
Forces for Renewal Of At
tempt to Capture Uzsok.

PETROGRAD, April 17.-Taking ad-
vantage of the lull in the Carpathian
fighting. the Russians are redistrlbuting
their forces for the next great phase OF
the battle which will be waSed In tho
region OF tzsok pass.
For a period OF two weeks there may
be no important news from the Car
pnthians. officials said today. The CEN
tcrs of both the Slav and Austro-Ger-
man armies have fought to exhaustion
north of Uzsok pass. and severe spring
freshcts also have assisted In bringing
the fighting to a halt
On the fianks, minor operations are
continuing.
The fighting is particularly severe in
tfe Stry valley, around Tuchla, where
the Germans have renewed their at
tempted outfanking movement, but
without success.
The Russians are maintaining their
positions south OF nukla pass. their eN-
treme right having made slisnt gains in
the direction OF Tarno. west of Bart
field.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Potomac Electric Co.
Authorized to Issue
Bonds Totaling $495, 900

Following considera tinn of the appli-
cation OF the Potomac Electric Power
Company for authority to issue 1896, ,0oo
In bonds to be used for the payment OF
the costs OF certain extensions. better
ments. and improvements. the Public
Utilities Commissio" today authorized a
bend issupe of s79.5o0.
The commission states this amount
is recessarv TO and reasonably required
h, the company"
The issne and sale of bonds is au-
thorized upon condition that the pro-
cends shall be used as follows:
Extension OF underground .conduits for
street and park Nikhtlns. 81 2s2. "a; extern
sion for underground cables for street
and park lighting s26.65O.3s additional
street lamps, s5,7l5.2l. and estimated ex-
penditures for extending the street
lighting system for the wear 1915. s42 600.
The company Is required to keep sep
arate accounts showing in detail the re-
ceipt and application Of the proceeds o.
the bonds for submission to the com
mission.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
German Loses His English
Wife and $4,000 Savings

HOBOKEN. n. j.. April Hilary
I4ange and his wife have not been any
war, "TPbbs Tbs reason is is BECAUSE Harrv is
Il German and his wife Is English.
Their marital relations became less
and less blissful until finally the Kron-
prinz Wilhelm put into Newport News
Mrs. Lange then said that every one Of
the Kaiser's ships ought to be chased
off the seas. Such a quarrel.
Yesterday when Lange arrived homo
he found his wife gone and this note
on the parlor table:
1--WE gone back to England. Nothing
German willNever suit me-"
With the not eMrs. Lange left 20
cents. She said that was all her hus-
band was entitled to out Of the $4,000
they had saved
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Brother Halts Wedding,
Girl Threatens Suicide

CLEVELAND. April IA young
Serbian went to Police Prosecutor Frank
8. Day with this note:
Dearest: am being held a prisoner
because Of my love for you. My brother
is going to send me back to the old
country. l love you as much as ever.
Please get me away from here. If they
don't let us marry ! will kill myself"
His dark eyed Italian fnancee had
dropped 1t out OF window to him.
All her family, save the brother men
toned in the note. favor the marriage,
according to the Serbian.
Prosecutor Day ordered the police to
free the girl. A summons will be is
sued for the brother.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
MILLIONAIRE CROP
IS MADE OVERNIGHT
Samuel Untermeyer, Foe Of
Money Trust, and Jules S.
Bache Clean Up in Street.

NEW YORK, April T.--"Get-rich-
quick" yarns Of stock SPECULATION for
tunes today permeated Wall street.
Ihe sky-rocketing Of Bethlehem
steel, American Locomotive, United
states Steel and other stocks in the
recent big bulge brought out the usual
crop OF millionaires made overnight.
one Of the biggest winners in Bethle-
mem steel. according to reports circu-
lated today, is Samuel Unterneyer, foe
OF the Money trust and opponent OF
the stock market and speculation. He
Is said to hold 1900 shares of Bethle-
hem. bought around q, and at closing
hgures of 13S Is said to be 100000
richer.
Jules s. Bache. of ]. S. Bache & Co.
Is SAID to have cleaned up s1,Ooo,000 on
Bethlehem Steel
The street again today was furried
with talk over war orders Reports
that a half-dozen steel manufarti,rinp
cor Germs had allies orders for shrap-
ne! and other material running into
millions. We're circulated.
1t was stated authoritatively that the
Russtan shrapnel order which caused
the eishteen-point rise Yesterday in
finally closed. but probably would b.
soon.
The market opened active and cratic.
American Locomotive opened with ISoo
terday at 60A.
Bethlehem Steel opened at 1N, an
advance of n. United States Steel
opened at 57%. up q. Union Pacific
opened up -. at 131A/
The floor and brokers' offices were
crowded today. an unusually large at
tendance for the short Saturday ses-
sion.
After the first few minutes American
Locomotive reached a level around en.
Intnrgtata
sion's order calling off its probe or
Telephone and telegraph rates caused a
rise OF IA noints in American Tele-
graph and Telephone stock.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
SALOON FOES LAUD
BRYAN'S DIVORCE Of
PARTY INTERESTS"
League Leaders, In Conference
With Premier, Hope for Ac-
ton in All States.

A delegation Of leaders Of the Anti
Saloon League of America today had
a long conference with Secretary of
State Bryan. In the course of II. the
anti-saloon chieftains commended the
stand Re had taken in respect to di-
vorcing the Democratic party from the
liquor interests in the recent letter he
gave out in favor Of selecting a dry ma
tional committeeman in Iowa.
The delegation consisted Of Rev. e. Z.
Dinwlddle, of this city, in charge Of the
legislative activities of the league; DR..
p. A. Baker, general superintendent;
DR.. James Cannon, jr.. of Virginia, and
f. II. Darlington, in charge of the pub
lications of the league.
Secretary Daniels was visited before
the conference with Secretary Bryan.
He was commended for his work with
respect to a "dry" navy
May Address Convention.
Although the Anti-Saloon League
leaders would not discuss it, 1t Is un-
derstcod the two Cabinet members were
invited to address the big convention
Of the anti-saloon forces to be held dur
ing the coming summer at Atlantic City.
Whether the question was taken up
OF what position Mr.. Bryan and MIR.
Daniels would assume on the stand OF
the league regarding 1916 was not dis
closed. The league has let it be known
that Ii will oppose any candidate tor
1915 who is not for national prohibition.
This threatens to embarrass the Admin
istration greatly.
1t Is surfnIsed the Anti-Saloon League
leaders expressed the hope that Secre-
tary Bryan would pursue the same
course with respect to the selection Of
national committeeman in other States
as In Iowa.
Calls On Garrison.
The delegation called yesterday on
Secretary of War Garrison and took up
the question of constructive prohibi-
ton" among the soldiers in Hawaii.
Superintendent Baker has lately re-
turned from there. He brought photo
graphs showing beer gsrden opposite
one Of the army posts at Honolulu.
The delegation urged that not enough
money was being allowed by the War
Department for entertainment purposes
in the barracks at Hawaii and tnut
more money should be allowed while
liquor should be shut out Of the posts.
Secretary Garrison asked for more
definite information, and the delegation
promised 1t to hir. The Anti-Saloon
League leaders feel the soldiers should
have moving pictures and plenty Of
facilities for amusement. and that il
this is done the policy of shutting liquor
from the posts easily can be enforced
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
THOUSANDS READY
TO BEGIN CLEANUP
District-Wide Campaign Start
ing Monday Promises to Be
Epochmaking One.

Enlisted under the banner Of the clean
city COMMITTEES, thousands Of house
holders are preparing to enter Monday
upon the campaign for the improve
ment of sanitary conditions and beau
tifcation of tho city.
The citizens associations, trade or
ganizations, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls
pupils Of the public schools. street
cleaning. health. and police departments
VIII aid in the work, which promises
to do more for the betterment of condi-
tions than any crusade in the history OF
the committee.
Final plans were discussed at a meet
Ing last night. The city was divided
into sections, each Of which will receive
attention in the following order: April
IL to 2l. southeast; April % to "A, south
west; April 26 to 2S, northwest, and
April 20 to May 1, northeast.
TO each delegate was given five postal
cards, which will be mailed to owners
or agents Of vacant lots asking that
the premises be cleaned. Each dele
gate also was given fifty cards Of in
structions on the preparation of refuse
tribut!on among householders, and 100
cards FOR reporting premises cleaned.
To Arouse Interest.
committees have been appointed by
the citizens associations to arouse the
interest of householders within the
territory covered by the organization,
to inspect tn" territory and note in
sanitary conditions with a view OF hav-
Ing them corrected and to supervise the
work. During the last week inspec-
tons will be made by delegates rep
resenting the association and report
made to the committee of any premises
or lots not cleaned.
Wide publicity has been given the
campaign this year through the efforts
Of the Master Painters and Decorators
Association.
Seventy thousand red. white. and blue
buttons. bearing the inscription Clean
up-Paint-up." which were donated by
the association. are being worn by
school children. The association also
furnished thousands of "Clean-up-
Paint-up' signs for display on business
vehicles.
BY proclamation OF the Commissioners
every citizen in the District Is called
upon to aid in the work.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Edward McC. Noel
To Be Buried Monday

Funeral services for Edward McCand-
less Noel. for thirty-five years clerk
In the War Department, who died yes
terday at the Walter Reed Hospital will
be held from the home of his brother.
1912 Girard street on Monday at
o'clock. 1nterment will be in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
Mr.. Noel was born in Chambersburg.
Pa, about sixty years ago Following
the civil war he moved to Westminster,
Md. and in 1874, came to this city. He
was a member of the p. j. Q. T.. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma
Wilson Noel. his brother and sister.
Miss Kitty Noel
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Kaiser and Generals to
Hold a Grand Conference

GENEVA. April 17.-According to re-
ports which have reached Basel from
Berlin and Vienna. Emperor William
has ordered the principal German gen.
erals and also some Of the Austria n
commanders to meet him In grand
conference. to discussed the summer
campaign.
The meeting will he hclI within the
next few days either At cologne ul Ber-
lin. Two Austrian drChdukes will at
tond one Of me chief questions will
he that Of stopping tho Russian army
from entering Budapest
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
FOREIGNERS FLEEING
FROM MEXICO CITY
Fear of Riots Causes Aliens to
Abandon Capital in All
Hastes for Seac0ast.
CONTINUED from First Pase.)

CONTINUED from First Pase)
martialed and ordered executed. 1t 10
not known whether the sentence has
been carried out.
Food Shortage Grows.
without any definite prospect OF sue
cess, Secretary of State Bryan con-
tiBued today hts efforts to prevail on
General ,Carranza to open railroad COM
munication generally between Vera
Cruz and Mexico City. Shortage OF food
in the capital still continues, and the
necessity of getting, food shipments
into the city is daily growing more
acute.
Depending on assurances which had
been given by General villa the Sec
retary had hoped by this time that the
railroad from ats American o,,fa oD.der, II.
open. Nothing. however; has come OF
this, and Mr. Bryan has been compelled
to turn again to Carranza-
The British embassy here has con.
sistently maintained that the United
States Government should insist on the
maintenance of uninterrupted railroad
communication between Vera Cruz and
Mexico City, and members of the dip
lcmatic corps doubt II this will be done
unless the United states adopts a more
vigorous attitude.
Ignorant Of Compromise.
Administration officials deny any
knowledge Of an agreement reached by
the opposing Mexican factions on a
compromise candidate for president OF
white House and by Secretary Bryan
that no name had been suggested TO
President Wilson or the State Depart
ment for it's approval.
Officials saw in the report a revival
hat
les. Villas chief OF artillery, will
eventually be agreed upon.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Harvard Gets 100000
From Former Speaker

BOSTON. April 17-Harvard Univer-
sity receives a legacy OF 100000 by
the will. filed for probate of James J.
Myers. former speaker OF the Massa-
chusetts house. From this is to be
taken $1,000 yearly for Lydia F.. Myers,
Of Frewsburg, y. v, sister OF the
dead man. On the death Of Miss Myers
the entire amount goes to the univer-
city.
A codicil provides that if the college
does not desire to accept the legacy
under the terms provided all OF the
money shall go to Miss Myers.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Austrian Frontier Patrol
Fires on Italian Guards

ROME. April 17.-An Austrian frontier
patrol Is said to have crossed the Italian
frontier. and to have exchanged re-
volver shots with the Italian frontier
guards.
The ministry Is not acquainted with
the details yet, but will publish an OFF,
cial communication as soon as II re
Ceivcs a report from the local author'-
ties.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Will Remove From u. S.
Ships Enemy Passengers

SEATTLE. Wash. April 17.-Ameri-
can steamship companies operating
between Seattle and Alaska ports and
Seattle and San Francisco were mo-
tifed by the British admiralty that
all German, Austrian or Turk sh pas
sengers or members of the crews
would be removed from any vessel
calling at Canadian port and held
as prisoners of war.
As a result of the order. the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company discharged
ten German members of the crew Of
the steamship President. which sailed
for San Francisco today.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Federal Ev~"~+ Tabs
On Milk PreCautiOn

]. A, Gamble. OF the Bureau OF AMI
NAL INDUSTRY. gave a talk before the
Newcombs Club at Bethesda last night
on precautions which should be taken
to care for milk during the summer.
He said the responsibility of the deal
ers ended when the milk was delivered
at the door and that the consumers were
responsible for any deterioration re-
sulting afterward.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Will Discuss Conditions
Of Hebrews in War Zone

NEW YORK. April 17.-Plans for a
conference tomorrow to discuss method
Of ameliorating the condition of He
brews in some of the war countries
were announced today by the national
workman's committee on Jewish rights
composed OF various Hebrew organiza
tions and numbering nearly half a mil
lion members.
Political, civil, and national rights for
Jews will be demanded and the United
States Government will be called upon
to back the demand
The Washington times., 1915-04-17

nature of the attack at the Dardnnclles
indicates, according to Turkish officials.
that the allies are continuing sporadic
attacks upon the strait fortifications fol
possible political effect
Since the last formid able attack, the
Turkish land defenses have been re-
stored to their original strength
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Pennsy R. R. Is Ready
To Spend $2O,0OO,O 900

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE
Pennsylvania railroad will receive bids
today for part OF the new rolling
stock equipment for which $4,000. 900
has been set aside. The bids asked
today will be for the immediate CON
struction OF 1A locomotives, l46 all
steel cars, and approximately 10000
freight cars.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Greek Prince in Paris
On Political Mission

ATHENS. April 17.-Prince George, OF
Greece. returned, to Paris today, and
his departure Is thought to have n
bearing on the political situation.
The journal Hestia intimates that the
government Is making overtures TO re-
linquish neutrality. and these overtures
are understood to be well advanced.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Reign of Terror
Prevails in Smyrna

PARIS. April IA dispatch to the
Temps from Alexandria says:
"A reign OF terror prevails in tho
town of Smyrna. The Turkish troops
are pillaging the shops for army sup
plies. Wealthy residents have been rob-
bed Of all their property and driven
into the interior. Numerous assassina- =
tons are committed daily by brigands
who had been armed by the govern
ment to assist In the defense OF the
town"
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
England's Indian Troops
VictOrs in MesOpOtamia

LONDON. April 1.-THE British India
troops have inflicted another defeat on
the Turks IN the vicinity of Shaiba, !
Mesopotamia, although at a loss to
themselves. their casualties being about
700.
This announcement Is made by the
India office In an official report.
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
DAUGHTERS GATHER
/. FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Candidates for Presidency Open
eHadquarters as Faction
Lines Are Closely Drawn.

Buses. taxicabs, street cars. and hotel
lobhies and corridors began to show
signs Of crowding this afternoon as
train after train from Fast, South.
North. and West brought hundreds Of
delegates to Washington for the twenty
fourth annual Congress Of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution.
The congress will formally open at the
Memorial Continental Hall Monday at 10
o'clock, although many social events
were planned and committee meetings
in which scores Of the Daughters par
ticipated and will participate were ar
ranged for today.
Mrs. william Cummings Story. presi-
dent general OF the society. who Is a
candidate for reelection. and Mrs.
George T. Guernsey, Of Kansas. who
will oppose her for the office, have As
tah1ishcd their headquarters at the New
Willard. "Peacock Alley" long before
room was conspicuous for It's absence OF
itS usual hundrum OF national politics
and rcverbcrated with partisan chats
and discussion concerning the d. A. r.
meeting.
Every nook and corner Of the hos
telerv was crowded to it's capacity at
the noon hour with the daughters and
their friends. mere man being greatly
in the minority: in fact. hardly dis
ccrnablc at all.
Arrive On Every Train.
1t is estimated by officials OF the or
ganiZation that at least two hundred
dauchters arrived in the city every
hour. starting at s o'clock this morning.
A reception to Mrs. Story and the
daughters will be rendered by Secretary
OF the Smithsonian Institution and Mrs
Charles u. Walcott from q o'clock to
II this evening.
This will be preceded by q lecture on
The City Of Washington and Its Great
Men" by Clayton Ely Emig.
These will be the principal events Of
today for the visiting delegates. Forma-
tions Of committees and the lining UP
of tho opposing factions are matters al
ready under way.
Support From District.
A statement indorsing Mrs. Storys
candidacy for reelection and purport-
chapters and voters In the District
branch OF the Daughters wa. issued
as the opening vHlley for the Story
faction today. The statement Is In
the form of a letter and Is addressed
to the president-generai OF the so
ciety.
Il reads:
I'VE, the undersigned, voters. and
representing majority OF the chap
Columbia. wish to express to you our
appreciation of your work during the
past two years; and our hope and be-
lief that the same privilege Will be ac-
corded to you as has been In the past
to your predecessors-nameN a re-
corps of national officers ready and
willing to aid you In your efforts to
carry on the policies already inausu-
rated by you
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
Thirteenth Civilian
Victim of Aero Raid
Dead, Paris Reports

PARIS, April 17.-Three civilians.
wounded by bombs dropped by Ger
man aviator who bombarded the cathe-
dral at Amiens and the railway station
at st. Roch, died early today, increas-
ing the number Of civilian victims TO
thirteen.
Ten persons were killed outright
The Washington times., 1915-04-17
New Russ Envoy to Italy,

LONDON, April IL Michael de Giera,
former Russian Ambassador to Turkey
has been appointed ambassador to
Rome, according to a Petrograd dis
patch.