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The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Anti-Defense Men
drilled at Hearing
Witness Admits That He Favors
Preparedness, But Would
Leave II to Militia.

Representatives from the American
Peace Society and from the Anti-Pre-
paredness Committee appeared before
the House Naval Affairs Committee to-
day to oppose the appropriation for in
creasing the pize OF the navy.
Francis King Carey. OF Baltimore.
Characterized the preparedness aglta-
tlon as "a temporary bysteria, and
Arthur Deerin Call said this country
fsces conscription; that arch antithesis
of liberty"
the committee. Their questions brought
cut that no favored adequate national
defense, but believed that the militia
should take care of such defense.
Should the peoPH e,o mo decide upon
the weapons" asked Congressman
Butler Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Carey replied the kind Of weapons
might be left TO experts. but that the
extent OF the preparedness should be
determined by the people.
Mr.. Call also admitted he believed IN
an adequate navy, but said he thought
the present navy was sufficient Tor all
needs.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
TrebiZond Menaced
BY Army and Fleet

Aided by the guns OF the Black sea
feet, the Russian troops have succeeded
In driving back the Turkish Third army
which is defending Treblzond, and 1t is
expected that that city, the most i'm
portant on the Turkish shore OF the
Black sea, will have a similar fate to
Erzerumsand Bills, and fall into Rus
sian hands.
Without the help of the fleet the Rus
sian army of invasion would have 4
difficult time AS It IS, the guns of the
ships are able TO batter the Turkish
TANKS and cut the lines Of supply.
fortunate position. Owing to the Pom
tine mountains, Which run parallel ito
the seacoast short distance inland, all
supplies for the army must be brought
up along the shore roads.
These roads are open to the assaults
of the Russian ships. Bridges over
rivers have been knocked to pieces by
the shells of the fleet The railroad
line has been cut and the supply trains
bombarded.
The fieet has prevented a single trair
drom getting through to the menaceC
city. The German consul at TrebizonC
has left the city and turned over hi
effects to the American representative
anticipating the Russian occupation.
An old citadel, which has great pos
sIbllities as fort TO repel attack
crowns the ridge on which the city Il
built and commands the approaches int
the city itself. II is this fort which
of the Russian fleet The city has I
population of 5000 persons, about even
~ divided between Moslems and Chris
tians, the former occupying the olde
part Of the city. and the latter thu
n0wer part, higher On the promontory.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
To Quickly Relieve T
Soreness and InfIammaii0n

Rub in few drops OF Absorblne. Jr.
II is surprising how promptly 1t pene-
trates and acts-how clean and pleasant
It is TO use. and how economical. be-
cause only a few drops are required to
do the work.
In addition to being a dependable lini-
ment, Absorbine, Jr., is a safe. power
full, trustworthy antiseptic and germi-
eide, which doubles its efficiency and
It's uses
When applied to cuts. bruises, and
sores, It kills the germs, makes the
wound aseptically clean, ard promotes
rapid healthy healing. 1t allays pain
and Inflammation promptly, Swollen
glands. painful varicose veins, wens
and bursal enlargments yield readily To
the application of Absorbine, Jr.
Absorbine, Jr., Is sold by leading
druggists at 500 and 500 bottle u
sent direct postpaid.
Liberal trial bottle postpaid for Zoe
In stamps. w. r. YOUNG. y. ID. r.,
AS Temple st., Springfield. Mass.
--Advt
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Enormous Italian Losses
Reported by Neutrals

BERLIN, March 13.-Italian soldiers.
home on furloughs, report terrible Nal
ian losses and a hopeless situation on
the Austrian front. according TO inter-
views printed In the Berlin newspapers.
with neutrals who have been travelin &
through italy.
out of one Italian battalion 400 were
killed and the rest captured by the Aus
TRANS, the reports said. Another COM
pany entered an engagement and re-
turned with only thirty men.
The Italian troops are said to be SUI
ferlng from cold and exposure OH the
Alpine front. most of them being from
southern Italy. The italian officers. the
reports state. declare they have no
chance against the natural and artificial
Notifications of the Austrians.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

President Wilson. IL Is understood
on good authority, has in hand. with
out any DEFINITE use to make OF them.
the peace terms that are likely to be
heard from Berlin---lf the crown
prince takes Verdun.
Colonel House shortly after his re-
turn from Germany, It In said. laid
before the President Germany's tenta-
tive proposals as modified by recent
months of warfare. Colonel House
did not go to Berlin to discuss pos
slble peace terms, but II In said he
did receive an outline OF the German
view of a proper settlement following
the end Of the war.
Germany's Terms.
The terms Germany would consider,
confirmed by high German authority
here. are regarded as the most salts
factory from me point Of view OF pos
sible peace. that have been suggested
They provide:
That German colonies. taken by the
entente allies, be returned to Ger
many.
That.no indemnities be demanded by
either side.
That Montenegro, Serbia, and Al
bania be divided between Austria,
Bulgaria, and Greece.
That an autonomous government be
established In Poland.
That Turkey be entirely freed OF
British infiuencee.~
That Germany return Belgium and
those portionn of French territory now
In possession of the Kaiser.
That Russia assume possession oil
Persia.
That England remain as che now Is
neither giving nor receiving anything.
It Is understood that Colonel House
reported TO the President that the en-
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
STORM OF SHELLS
UPON MEUSE FRONT
Intense Bombardment Reopens
At Bethincourt, Douaumont,
and vaux Positions.
Continued from First PaEe.l

counter attacks had gained a foothold
In the fort.
Major Moraht, military critic of the
Berlin Tagoblatt, reports that the
Posen reservists who occupied Fort
Vaux were driven out, but expresses
the hope that their repulse Is only
temporary
Paris dispatches brought a detailed
account OF the lighting for Fort Vaux
They credit the Germans with great
bravery, but repeated the official
claim that no German soldier entered
the fort itself.
The Posen troops FIRST charged the
French positions about Vaux village.
After engaging the French at this point,
Posen and Bavarinn regiments adj
vanced toward the fort, which stands
300 feet above the surrounding plain,
attacking first the outer redoubts on
the Mouse ridges.
lives so recklcssly." says the dispatch,
The German columns debouched from
their trenches again and again, and
rushed to attack in lines four deep only
Reckless Sacrifice.
1.-THE French six-inch and eight-inch
shells exploded right on top OF the
marching columns, and when the smoke
and dust cleared nothing was left but
mass of piled bodies.
"From the bastions of Fort Vaux, the
ground drops 800 feet In 200 yards. The
spur on which the fort stands is In
| many places almost perpendicular.
THE main German limos were forced
| to halt. but many Bavarians from re-
serve regiments struggled up the slope
amid hail OF bullets. They climbed
up on one another's shoulders, hanginl
to angles of rock, grasping tufts OF
| grass.
Thine and again the human pyramic
they formed collapsed into a shapelesI
gray mass. In places where the slop'
/ was easier and the attack more con
| centrated the bitches ran red.
FINALLY the German officers called {
halt to the butchery, and the nghtinl
| was stopped The enemy must at thu
lowest estimate have lost more thar
two-thirds OF his attacking force"
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
KaiSer'S Peace Terms
Laid Before Wilson;
No Indemnity Asked
Proposals To Be Made By Berlin If the Crown
Princes Army Captures Verdun

Aente allies were unwilling at tho
present time to consider peace. This
belief IL expressed also by high German
officials.
But one OF the things that IA under
stood To have made the allies Arm In
determination to continue the struggle.
was the belief that Germany would
keen Belgium. and would demand IN
IDENTITIES. Rut. according to this pro.
posaI. Germany will demand neither u
peace can be brought about at the
nresent time.
Indemnities Impossible.
Regarding this. a high German official
said both sides fought to pretty thor
oughly understand by now that there
could be no demands for indemnitics.
And as for Germany retaining Bel
GUM" he added, "there is no longer
am thought Of II by the German gov
eminent"
Regarding other terms Of peace. II
r. the belief OF the German govern
n,ent, according to reports said tc
have been made TO President Wilson
that the only way 10 establish ordel
in the Balkans In TO distribute th'
land inhabited by the Alhanians
MonteneErins ard Serbians. between
Austria, Bulgaria. and Greece. Tha,
Greece would be given a share OF tbs
conquered territory is regarded al
significant in its possible bearing
upon that country's refusal 70 ente'
tile war on the eide of the allies.
Three things are pointed out By
Washington officials in support o.
forecasts OF an early peace beinf
sought by Germany. The Kaiser hai
the upper hand in the war to date ant
could suggest peace without appear
ing to cry enough" The Turkish
situation r. becoming somewha
ticlxlisll and Russia has a great nev
army well equipped for activity II
the spring.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Officers Who Led
Rescuers Released
Funston Will Court-martial Onl,
One Of Party Which Swan
Rio Grande.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 13.-The
release of Second Lieuts. Peytop and
waldron has been ordered by Ma. \Gen.
Frederick Funston and the military
charges against them for crossing the
Rio Grande to rescue two United
States soldiers who had been taken
prisoners by Mexicans have been drop
ped.
First Lieutenant Morty senior officer
OF the expedition, will be tried before
n court-martial.
General Funston decided that because
Peyton and Waldron were subordinate
OFFICERS they should not be tried.
-Four soldiers were drowned wher
fourteen. headed by the three OFFICERS
attempted to swim the Rio Grande.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in NoStrilS To
Open Up Air Passages.

All! What relief! Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages of
your head are clear and you can
breathe freely No more hawking, snuff
fling, mucuous discharge, headache, dry.
ness-no struggling for breath at night,
your cold or catarrh Is gone.
Don't stay stuffed UP Get a small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little of mis-
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos,
trils, let II penetrate through every air
passage of the head; soothe and heal
the swollen, innamed mucous mem
brane, giving you instant relief Ely,'s
and catarrh sufferer has been seeking
It's Just splendid.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Q-BAN DARKENS
GRAY HAIR
Everybody Uses It-Darkens
Your Gray Hair SO Evenly
So Handy-Harmess-
Dye.

Ry applying Q-Ban Hair Color Re
storer, like a shampoo, to your hair
and scalp all your gray. streaked with
gray, prematurely gray or faded, dry
or harsh hair quickly turns to an even.
beautiful dark shade. Q-ban makes
hair and scalp healthy. SO every strand
of your hair. whether gray or not. In
a short time becomes glossy, hufry'
lustrous, soft, thick. with that even
dark simmer of beautiful, radiant
healthy hair-Just as you like to have
your hair appear-fasoinating and
abundant, without even trace of gray
showing, only natural, evenly dark,
lovely hair. Q-Ban IL absolutely harm
less; no dye. but sold on a money-oack
guarantee to darken all your gray hair.
Only soc for a big Toe. bottle at Riker-
Hegeman Drug Sore, 1905 f IT. n. W.
supplied by rnail.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Funston and Pershing
Long and Short of 1t
Both Men, While Widely Different Physically, Are
Natural Soldiers, and That's Why "Back
Jack" Is in Command.

Sumner resented this attitude on the
part Of the recalcitrknt Moros, and.
knowing nobody better calculated to
give them exactly the rroT er inforn.a
ganized q fcrcn which he placed under
the command of PrrshinE and directed
Pershing to do missionary work with
the aid of a few machine guns.
There Is quite n paragraph In history
devoted to the Lake Lanao campaign OF
the United States army. A few troops
associated with some naval auxiliarles
went into a strange country fun OF
armed and blood thirsty Mohammedan
fanatics and cleaned It up so erectually
that II hasn't been much OF problem
to keep 1t that way during the seventeen
years that have followed.
When the general star Of the army
was formed Pcrshing who had been pro-
NOTED in the meantime to the grade OF
CAPTAIN and assigned to the Fifteenth
Cavalry, was selected as one OF the first
officers of that organization and was
ordered to Washington to help form t.
He was later assigned to duty as mill
tary attache at Tokyo, and as such ac'
companied tho Japanese army into
Manchuria. He was with Kurokl
throughout the spring and summer OF
1905.
He was made a brlgadier general in
September. 1o0G. and was ordered to the
Philippine Islands.
At Fort Mckinley.
His first command as a briRadfer gen
eral was Fort william Mckinley, tn,
largest military post in the United
States service.
He was later ordered to Mindapao
where he became governor of the Moro
province. and as such personally com
| manded the expedition against his ole
! friends the hostile Moros I'm 1913, ant
! ended their depredations in about The
same manner as he had ended the LAX,
Lanao troubles.
Returning to the United States he wal
placed in command OF the Eight Brig
gade at the Preside. San Francisco. snC
| later sent to FL Paso in command o
| the border patrol.
General Pershing was married in thi
| city in January, 1906. to Miss Francs
| Warren. daughter OF Senator Warren
| OF Wyoming.
! Mrs Pershing and two of the tire
, Pershing children were the victims OF |
| fire In San Francisco only few month
ago.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
$4,000 Turks Petition
For Ending of War

ATHENS. March l3.-The pro-ally
newspaper Nea Helles reports that TO-
900 Turks I'm the districts OF Smyrna,
Brousse, and Konich have pctitioned the
government for the immediate conclu-
sion of peace, the dissolution of the
chamber and fresh elections II their
petition is ignored, revolution will be
started. the newspaper asserted,
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Run Down? Tired?
Weak? Ill

Every spring most people feel "all
out Of sorts"-their vitality is at q
low ebb. Through the winter
months the blood becomes sur
charged with poJsons! The best
\ Spring medicine and tonic Is one
made Of herbs and roots without
alcohol-that was first discover
ed by DIR. Pierce years ago-made
of Golden Seal root, blood root
y etc, called DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Ingredients
on wrapper. 1t eliminates dis
ease-breeding poisons from the
blood, makes the blood rich and
pure, furnishes a foundation for
sound health. 1t will clear the
skin; eczema, pimples, rash
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
fENNELL HAS NO
MORE WARRANTS
in ship CASES
Not Contemplating More Ar
rests, and Will Not Put Matter
Before Federal Officials

As far as Liquor License Inspector
w. p. Fennell is concerned. there
probably will be no further arrests
in the case involving the interned Ger
man gunboat Geier and three mer-
chant vessels, which are alleged to
have been conducting blind pigs on
board
Il am not going To take any further
action In the case until the return Of
the German consul and the captain OF
the Geier from Hilo,s Inspector Fen
nell said today 1T would not be fair
to them. am not contemplating any
more arrests. Personally, I am not
going to present the matter to the
federal authorities, for the reason tina:
my Jurisdiction ends In the district
court"
August PoerscLke OF the steamer
Pommern and Heinrich Muller were
arrested last night on warrants issued
by theicity attorneys office. The cases
were to be heard this morning in po.
lice court, but were continued until
tomorrow morning pending an inyesti.
cation, II was reported, of the district
courts jurisdiction In the matter. Ac.
cording to Inspector Fennell, the law
firm Of Thompson, Milyerton and
Cathcart, legal representatives aof III.
Hackfeld e Company, will appear as
counsel for the men.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
lsT INFANTRY NOTES

Corporal Ward c. Harp and PR.
Yates Clip johnson and James B. Wal
lace, Company C., were today dis
charged by purchase.
Pyts. John Jurasek, Company A, as
florist, and Claude ]. Armstrong, Com
pany I, as assistant to the regimental
librarian, were today relieved from
these special duties.
A board of officers, consisting Of
lst Lieut.. K. s. Snow, LIST Lieut.. Elvid
Hunt, and End Lieut. ]. N. Smith, Jr,
is appointed to meet March s. 1916. or
as soon thereafter as practicable. to
determine whether or not Pvt Jack
Taggart, Company d, 1st Infantry.
should be discharged prior to the ex-
piration Of his term Of enlistment.
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krt S,a|terNotes
Special Star Bunstin corrsspsndsnesl

loDoc1u D6Mfr8ullotln Ookto9DouoencoI
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, March s.
morning a review OF the
troops at Schofield Barracks was held
in honor OF David /. Walsh, former
governor of Massachusetts,. When Mr..
Walsh accompanied by Governor Pink
ham arrived a. Leilehua by automo-
bile a salute Of II guns was fired by
one of the batteries of the LIST Field
Artillery. Following the review re-
ception was held at the 25th Infantry
Club in honor of Governor Pinkham
and Mr.. Walsh. at which all the OFF,
GERS of the post were present. They
were later entertained at luncheon by
BrigadierGeneraI and Mrs. Frederick
S. Strong.
One Of the most successful dances
ever held at Schofield Barracks was
given last evening by the Mounted
Service Mess. as an oI,ening of the
new dancing pavilion that has just
been completed adjacent to the club
building. The new open air pavilion
is very similar to the one adjoining
the LIST Infantry Club at Cashier, and
is credited with having the finest
dance floor at Schofiefd The LIST Field
Artillery Band played the musicz for
the dance, which was attended by a
very large number from Schofie.d rs
well as by many from Honolulu ami
Fort Shafter. The arrangements for
the dance, which were perfect in every
detail, we're made by Col. s. d. Stur-
gis, president Of the Mounted Service
Mess, and by the executive tonncil.
consisting Of Lieut.eol. J. q McMa-
hon, Capt. w. s. Browning, and Lieut..
l.. "a Bearfl
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08

The field officers OF the 1st Field
Artillery and Medical Corps stationed
at Schofield Barracks left this morn
ing for Haleiwa. where they will be
in camp during the next three days
while taking the annual test ride for
field officers, consisting of 20 miles
for three consecutive days. The Off.
GERS viii ride on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, when they viii return to the
post. The band Of the LIST Field Artil-
lery viii also be at Haleiwa during
this period, and enjoy q little outing
in camp on the beach
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
MORNING ON ,cHANGE

a sIackening OF traling, acc0m-
panied by fractional drops in price.
marked today's session Of Change,
where sales were only $50 shares. and
between board deals reported only
2179 shares, a total Of 2699 for the
last "a hours 0laa has dropped one
quarter, McBryde, is down. Oahu Sugar
has lost fraction. and other issues
show weak spots. The recession is
consid ered only temporary, and due to
uneasiness over the fact that Congress
continues to delay definite action on
the repeal OF the free sugar clause Of
the tariff act.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
OFFICE SUPPLY WITH
TENDER OF $500 Is
LOWEST OF BIDDERS

Tenders for metal Office furniture
for the judiciary building we're opened
this morning in the Office of the SUI
perintendent Of public works. The Of
fee Supply Company. with bid of
$500 and 80 days delivery. we're the
low bidders. Other bidders we're f.
w. Wentworth Company. 1874, 160
days: Waterhouse company, $20S7, IS
days, and the General Ffreproofing
Company, $1621.90, 100 days.
Award Of the contract will be made
later In the week
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08

Changes in the band section: Sgt.
Philips to be PRINCIPAL musician and
Cpl. White to be sergeant.
Sgt. Whites 80 years service for
retirement will be attained on the 18th
OF this month.
(By David w. Adams.)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08

More than two score men are re
turning to the mainland on the incom
ing transport per expiration term o
active service or by reason OF hayini
spent three years on this island.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
KAMEHAMEHA CONCERT
BY ARTILLERY BAND

The following program is scheduled
to be played at Fort Kamehameha this
evening beginning at $50 o'clock by
the 18th Coast Artillery band, Mr.. ".
F. Safranek conducting:
Professional from THE Queen Of
SQeDa 0OuhOo
Overture, william Tell" Rossini
(The Dawn. The Storm, The Alps
The Chase.)
Entire Acte, The Glow Worm"
....... ...... Lincke
(By request.l
Quartet from "Rigolettop Verdi
Fantasia on Dixie Langley
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08
AoNEYMooNgRs TO ORIENT

Bound for the Orient on their honey
moon, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler
are in Honolulu today They are
through passengers on the T. K. K.
liner Chiyo Mafu going to Hongkong.
MT. Wheeler is a millionaire polo
player OF Philadelphia, and his bride,
prior to her marriage in Santa Bar
bara February %. VAS Mrs. Hannah
Neal Hobart, society leader OF San
FfancIsco and Newport - -;
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-08

Captain Stephen Morris Kochersper-
ger. u. s. A, Observation-Disclosures de-
tailed BY the United States Army to
the Pennsylvania National Guard, died
In the Jefferson Hospital of dysentery
which he contracted in the Philippines
in 1898.