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The Washington times., 1917-09-04
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

The eaptueof Riga by the Germans practically without fight
outstanding today The Russians nave
German official reports thus far indicate the extent OF the
or whether r not Germans III in pursuit.
Riga although than 300 miles from Pograd In straight
line has obviously been indirect defense of the Russian capital
naturally and arheia capable Of and prolonged defense
portions Of the Russian 'front.' the kus
unwilling hEht and knowing this the Russian
Of the city What plans
transp although trum
futile when they depend an army that
viii not AEht.
Russians intend giving
up PstroTad they cohesion and determination
restored the the loss Of Riga need not
however speculation concerning the military aspect OF the situation
nod only pointed out that the crossing ona
the Germans uIku southeast Of Riga somewhat mPsrA the
III 6 Us s to S S Si S. q and S o9ts
to PsrOErad along the main linz railway from PyIs Tssa
Dd S s" S @ uH we event. sn ADVANCE upon PstTorsd
would necsto the Germans taking the fortress and naval base Of
Of Riga and more than that distance PetroErad
The Italian offensive for the moment again moving slowly
territory gained the line BY the elimination small
Austrian salIen and eliminating nests machine positions of
The gravity the Austrian situation apparently realized
Vienna for German the Number Of whole division have
'front.' Polish oOntiRgnts ARMIES
have been sent the ca and yohrd Of all the internal Aus
tan garsohs have hastily been made available for service
sgSeriisivey stated th. the beginning of the Italian
line of defense numbered $4,000 ORethird
SR the 1 Fl sH R6 6 a nav. S s
before them and the operation viii become not only the greatest
General HaE again struck against the enemy the st. Julien
increase the violence Of the artillery fire both banks
Meu north Verdun possibly forecang activity
in Asne front and little but radinS
activity on the Arras and Flanders fronts held by the British
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GERMANY MUST STRIKE
FAST TO WIN PETROCRAD

LONDON, Sept. "A quick, hard
drive from Riga toward Pstrograd IL
L0ndon's forecast today Of Germany's
Russian campaign. Military experts
believe Germany will do her utmost
In spsee. Germans must 20 far in the
32o-mils Journey toward the Russian
capital before freezing weather sets
In, II they expect to rely on the Ger
man Baltic fleets aid They may also
be expected TO hurry with all speed
to cover as much ground a. possible
out his plans for regeneration OF the
Russian army.
II the Russians manifest q proper
lighting spirit, military authorities
here agreed, they will easily block
the German drive. The ground from
Riga to Petrograd IL OF 4 nature
lending itself readily to defense. II
IL marshy and studded with lakes
and waterways. Small bodies Of Rus
sian troops could play havoc with
greatly superior attacking forces at
tempting an advance over such
broken terrain
In the opinion Of observers here,
much depends on the Russian nOst
in stopping the expected German
drive.
No attempt was made to minimize
the effect OF Riga'S fail on the Ger
man population Battered badly on
the west front by the British and
French drives Of the past few months,
and with Austria losing ground every
hour under the italian assault, the
German militGrists were badly In
need OF . German victory to hsartsn
the public. They viii make the most
of RigA's fall
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President Ready Lead SeIece Service Parade Avenue Un
How President Marches

President Wilson presents
a strictly military appearance
when on parade.
Whe nhe "turns out" he is
like any other man in the
ranks and footS it.
With his shoulders thrown
we'll back, he marches erect
and looks every inch a soldier.
His step is quick and elastic
and his feet keep perfect time
with the march music. He
marks time" halts or accel-
crates his marching step as
cording to the orders of the
grand marshal in command,
an dturns corners at acute
military angles. He marches
at a steady, even pace and ap-
parently never tires.
The Presidents ''field ser
vice uniform" or parade at
tire, in summer and early fall
consists of a straw hat with
black band, blue serge coat,
white collar and tie, white
duck trousers, and white can
vas shoes.
President Wilson set a.
precedent by marching at the
head of the preparedness pa
rade in Washington on June
IA, 1916. He was the first
President of the United States
who ever walked up Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Americas APP
plan Way, at the head of such
a column. On that occasion
he was given a thunderous
ovation all along the line.
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RUSS RACTION HALTS
BRITISH TURKEY DRIVE

LONDON, Sept. 4.-The long con-
tinued inactivity Of the British forces
in Turkey was attributed today in
military circles to the conditions pre-
vailing In the Russian army. The
original plans for the crushing Of
Turkey called for Joint ofsnsivss by
the Russians and British. the former
driving through Armenia to eject 4
junction with the British IN Assopo-
tsmias and the latter attacking IN
both eastern and western Turkey.
Bagdad was captured BY the British
on March IL, and on the following
day the Russian revolution broke out.
For . time the British and Russians
continued to attack the Turks IN
concert. but then the Russian morale
broke down. and In eastern Russia
the ofensives came to an end. a
deadlock developed and has lasted
ever since.
In the meantime the British had in
vaded Palestine, adding their new
pressure to the strain that was al
ready beginning 10 tell upon the Irish
armies. A brilliant campaign during
the latter part Of April and the arst
part Of May brought such successes
to the British that predictions were
made that Jerusalem would be taken
In June. However, the weakening Of
the Russian thrust allowed the Turks
to send Reinforcement into the west.
With the reaIlt that Gha Rritiah foreoa
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stiI without official cables from
Petrosrad on the capture Of Riga
by the Germans. Russian diplomats
today declared that the loss Of the
Baltic city will stimulate the reoF-
ganIzation Of the SlGy armies and
strengthen the Kerensky regime.
They pointed out today that the Ger
man drive on Riga was simultaneous
with the reactionary conspiracy IN
covered by the. Petrograd goSernmsat
for the restoration OF the old eondi-
lions.
In this they see direct eoIlusion BE-
tween Russian reactionarfes and tbs
German general staff They pointed
out that with the failure Of the mon
GFchist plot and the arrest Of the
conspirators, the siguifIcanee Of
RigA's fan Is greatly reduced
PIot Failure May GAaags P1.a.
II was declared that the GSrmans
might have attempted to march on
Petrograd II the monarchist plot had
been successful. but now. that It has
failed may change their plans.
In addition 10 the difficult terrain
between RIga and Petrograd. the dis
lance Of 22o miles IL covered with
lakes and marches. The new German
thrust at the Russian democracy. 81
was pointed out. will 50 solidify the
revolutionary elements As to result
IN strong Russian :-SisistAnce and the
hating Of the Germans before the ad-
vent OF cold weather.
Officials of the new republic were
confident today that the Baltic neet
Will also put up q strong night and
nullify whatever co-operation the Ger
man heet may seek to extend to land
foTceG II was also declared that IN
view OF the latest danger, the proViS-
lonaI goVernment win nov "a lGonnp
PEELED to grant all the dsmands0of
General Korailoff for aFmy FeorgAnf--
ration while It Will wipe, out entirely
the agitation Of the extremists.
The American consul 1t Riga has
quit that city along with the Russian
It was officially stated to
day. - - ~a@Ns A.AAAs - 49, D.
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5 out of 9 on a Pullman

A random test was recently
made in a crowded Pullman Club
Garland it was found that, of the
men who were smoking cigarettes,
S out of 9 were smoking Fatimas.
Probably an unusually high per-
centage even for Fatimas; but this
case is merely one of the many
evidences that more and more
representative men are now-a-
days choosing sensible cigarette.
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SPURS
SLAVS TO HASTEN
ARMY REBUILDING

AMSTERDAM. Sept. A-Kaissr
wilhelm exulted with his people
today IN capture Of Riga from the
Russians. Berlin dispatches anot--
ed this extract from q massage
sent by him to the Kaissrin;
This IL q new milestone Of
German strength and unerrinE
will for victory. May God help us
further"
The Kaiser also wired his con-
gratulatiOns TO Pripes Leopold,
whose troops took the Russian
city. r. F.
your far-seeing loadsrship and
iron win win bring victory guar
anteed BY this fine success" be-
declared COWARD WITH
GODT
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SOLDIERS OF FUTURE,
NOW SCHOOL PUPILS,
WILL ADD TO TRIBUTE

The school boys and school girls Of
Washington who are to march in the
big selective service parade are to
assemble at Third street and Penn
sylvaniS avenue at 8 o'clock, accord
ing to instructions issued by Assis-
tant superintendent Of Schools
Kramer.
Indications are, Mr.. Kramer said,
there will be q heavy delegation Of
nGrchers from the public schools and
Fairgrounds OF the city. MrH. Susie
Root Rhodes, superintendent OF play
grounds, has been working for sew
eral weeks 10 bring out the children
Of the various Fairgrounds.
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They smoke Fatimas-not alone
for their ikeable taste-but for
the common sense "man-comfort"
that they find In this deicately
balanced Turkish blend. Fatimas
please the throat and tongue sOhile
you are smoking them and they
leave you feeling fit" attersOGrds.
You don't have to think of show
many" when you are smoking a
sensible cigarette like Fatima.
The Washington times., 1917-09-04
OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS
BRITISH

LONDON, Sept. Minor opera
lions were reported from the Brit
ish front today.
The war office announced that
the British made a slight advance
northeast OF st. Julien, and also
carried out q successful trench
raid south OF Lens.
In the Ypres sector the German
artillery was very active during
the night.
Better weather Is now prevail
ing over some parts of the Brit
ish front. enabling the airmen to
resume their attacks against mill
tary works behind the lines.
The Washington times., 1917-09-04
FRENCH

PARIS, Sept. 4.-Thirteen, Ger
man aeropIanes were brought
down in extraordinary aerial ac-
tivity on the French front yester-
day, today's official report an
nounced. German airmen bombed
Calais and Dunkirk, killing and
wounding a number. and let
bombs fly over the Nancy and
Luneviile regions without striking
any victims. In return French
aviators bombed enemy aviation
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seven who fought for the liberty of
Cuba in 1ses-Seantors New Of In
diana, Frelinghuysen of New Jersey,
wadsworth OF New York, Lewis OF
Illinois, Weeks of Massachusetts,,
vsrdaman OF Mississippi. and Fall Of
New Mexico. Senator Hughes OF
New Jersey. another Spanish-Ameri-
can war veteran, is i'll and cannot
march.
Practically all members OF the
House and Senate will -ollow the ex-
ample OF the President and tramp up
the Avenue. Speaker Clark and
uncle Joe" Cannon have both indig-
nantly spurned carriages. The House
will follow these two. while the
Senate will march behind Senator
Salisbury. OF Delaware.
In the reviewing stand awaiting the
President will be Viscount Ishii. head
OF the japanese mission to the United
States, who will witness the historic
event standing beside the President.
He will be surrounded by the mem
bers of the mission. the French Am
bassador and Nine. Jusserand, the
Mexican ambassador and Sonora Be-
nillas. and other members OF the Dip
lomatic Corps. The stand has a ca
pacity of only 1875 spectators.
Senate VIII Recess
The Senate will recess at $50
o'clock this afternoon for the parade.
and immediately afterward members
will gather at the east front % The
Capitol for the march up the Avenue.
A majority of downtown business es-
Adjustments will close heir. doors at
$40 o'clock for the parade.
In the line OF march WI be thou
sands OF children from the public
schools Of Washington. The children
will be marshaled by Stephen r.
Kramer, assistant superintendent OF
schools. Members Of all District cIti-
Gems associations will be marshaled
by Charles S. shreve, president OF the
Federation of Citizens Associ l,ion7.
Members Of practically all pa
triotie organizations in Warrington
will be marshaled at points near the
Peace Monument Ambulances will
be scattered along the line of march
at advantageous points. All car serv-
ice on Pennsylvania avenue will be
suspended by S:45 o'clock.
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GERMAN

BERLIN (via London), Sept. 4.
-"Thousands" taken prisoner in
the Riga sector attests to the Ger
man victory there, today's official
report declared. One hundred and
nifty Russian guns were seized
and countless war material cap
tured, the war office announced.
The Washington times., 1917-09-04
SKY SMILES
AS OFFICIALS
PREPARE FOR
BIG REVIEW
Fifteen Divisions Assembling
for March Along Avenue This
Afternoon-Senate War Vet
Grams to Be in Line.

With the western sun in their faces
and their banners swapping in the
crisp September breeze. Washing
tons Soldiers Of freedomT-the first
quota Of District men for the ma
donal army-wilI swing toward the
White House this afternoon in grand
review, led by the President Of the
United States.
At $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon, the
city will cease its lGbors to pay
honor to the first Of its sons selected
for the fight against autocracy.
Ahead will march the President, and
behind will march the legions Of
dignitaries, citizens, school children,
and soldiers. Everyone will pay
honor to the men of the first draft
RopIng on Avenue.
Shortly after noon today. the police
began roplnE OF Pennsylvania ave
nue. in preparation for the cheering
thousands who VIII line the great thor
ouxhfare for more than twenty
blocks Chief Marshal Kuhn and his
aides were racing from point to
point, preparing to marshal the hf-
teen big divisions OF marchers who
will make the demonstration ore OF
the most Dramatic in the Districts
history.
By ! o'clock this afternoon every
detail Of the great demonstration will
be ready, and At o'clock the Marine
Band viii blAre some crashing. mar
fial strain up Pennsylvania avenue
and the procession win be Under way.
The parade. which will start from
the Peace Monument, will be headed
By a platoon OF mounted police. fol-
lowed By Chief Marshal Joseph E.
Kuhn and his stan. Then will come
Major oliver P. Newman. marshal Of
the HrSt division and former Commits
Hioner Of the District. Major New
man will be an officer in the same ma
GonAl army that calls the honored
quota Of men
Marine Rand 10 March.
Behind Major Newman will march
She Marine Band. and then will come
the President, marching with the citi-
sens executive committee and heavy
detail OF Secret Service men hs an es-
Fort. Thus the great denomination
will baEin, and for more than two
hours, It 10 believed, the marching le-
Rions will tramp steadily toward the
white House for the grand review by
the President and other notables, In
GLIDING Viscount Ishii, heading the
JapanesS mission to the United
GtateA
President Wilson will tramp Penn
GyIvanIa avenue on foot at the head
Of the parade, precedent that he
set, months ago, for other great ex-
ponents OF democracy.
In the sams parade will march four
United States Senators who fought
On American soil under warning ban
nerB q half-esntury ago. Today those
four men will march up PennsylvaniA
aYenue under one nag. the same nag
that r. going into action above the
Districts quota OF soldier boys in far
sway Franco The Senators are Mar
tin Of Virginia and BGnkhead OF Ala
bams, who fought for the confedsr-
hey, and Nelson OF Minnesota and
Warren OF Wyoming, who fought with
the Federal army. They will be
be hAnksd By Senator Lodge. of the
Senate Naval Affairs Committee, and
by Senator Chamberlain, Of the SEN
ate Military Affairs Committee.
Behind these Senators will march
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neIds and other stations north OF
Scissors.
Al sapigneuI a French patrol
raided an enemy salient ana DE-
stroyed the garriSan.
On the Souain Sottepis road'
Champagne sector, the French
raided the enemy lines over q
front OF 500 meters. approximate
" half a mile, penetrating nrst-
line positions, destroying gas ma
chimes. and taking prisoners.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27
CALLED TO FRANCE

Another Island boy, whose
people reside west of Vashon,
has been called to France. The
following item is from a Tacoma
paper: Corp. O. B. Seland was
transferred yesterday from Ia
coma to Washington, D. c., for
duty in France. He has been in
Tacoma for the last three
months. His orders We're re-
ceived by Sergt. H. Slaugh from
Washington, D. c., Wednesday
and he left yesterday. He has
received a warrant as sergeant,
having passed the examination
recently"
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Home Guards

Last Saturday evening re
corded d good attendance, but
not half the number that should
have been present.
Capt. Harmeling was ably as
sisted by r. K. Carver, who has
had considerable experience in
military tactics, having been a
member of the First Illinois Vol
unteers.
MIR. Carver injected some
snap into the drill work and
kept the squads busy for an
hour.
A larger attendance is expected
this Saturday evening. Word
was given out that an auto would
be available for those at dis
tance who wish to attend but
have no conveyance. Phone
Capt. Harmeling.
Remember, Y. NJ. c. a. hall,
7:3O p. M, this Saturday evening.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

That the Seattle branch of the
federal reserve bank will release
a billion dollars to assist new in
dustries, was the statement made
by G. j. Shepherd at the lunch.
con of the Chamber of Com
merce and Commercial Club,
Friday. Mr.. Shepherd is direct
ing the establishment of the new
bank in Seattle.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

well and birthday party, which
was carried out Tuesday even
ing at the home of his parents at
Glen Acres.
A large crowd was present to
wish Gene many happy returns
of the day and to speed him on
his way as youthful patriot in
the service of his country.
Music and games served to
while away the evening hours,
while dainty lunch was also
much enjoyed.
Gene left Wednesday morning
for Bremerton, where he expects
to take up his duties as a sea
man on submarine.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27
Vashon Locals

Word from the Todd boys is to
the effect that Charles has
reached Charlotte, N. c., safely,
and Lewis is now in training
near San Francisco.
N. Petersen of Hotel Vashon,
is having some improvements
made to the building in the way
of painting and also the installa-
ton of water connections and
electric lights for the second
floor. These additions will make
this popular hostelry modern in
every way.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

Actual construction OF the now
$4,000 office building as the second
structure in the new capitol group is
to be started by January /, says the
State Capitol Record. The three
story building is to be completed a
year later, in time for the next legis-
lative session, according to plans made
by the capitol commission at its meet
ing last week.
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BURTON

Mrs. S. S. Heath has been
quite i'll the past week.
Mrs. Fl. b. Bailey of Everett,
is the guest of Mrs. N. A. Jones
this week.
Mrs. w. H. w. Rees will spend
the winter in Winlock with her
son, Rev. r. S. Rees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmick of Seat.
tie, were weekend visitors at
the w. S. Bentley home.
The subject of Rev. Gebert's
sermon for next Sunday will be
Difficulties of the Christian
Life"
The M. E. Ladies Aid will
meet Thursday of next week at
the home of Mrs. Frank Enochs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Clarke of
Newport, We're guests on Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Depp-
man at Vashon.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

Harry Enochs is expected
home Saturday of this eekfrom
Alaskan waters, where he has
been with fishing fleet.
The Junior League held the
first meeting of the conference
year on Monday evening. The
attendance was fairly good, but
it is urged that larger number
be present at the next meeting.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will
hold a meeting this week at the
home of Mrs. w. G. Parkes, at
which time plans will be made
for the work of the coming year.
Mrs. A. Hunt returned Satur-
day evening from a two. weeks
vacation at Butte, Mont. On the
return trip she stopped at Plum
mer, Idaho, where she visited
with the j. II. Robertson family,
former residents of Burton.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

Tuesday, October 9th, has been set
aside by Governor Lister as Fire Pre-
vention Day, and in a formal pro-
clamation he urges that all civic or
CARNATIONS and the like unite to CO.
operate with the schools to see that all
rubbish heaps and fire hazards Of
every kind and description are re-
moved. - State Capitol Record.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

Moines and Seattle to look after
the drainage to protect the road
bed from the winter rains, keep
in place guard rails, mile posts
and do other necessary work to
keep this beautiful scenic drive
what it is now -one of the finest
in the state. -Intercitian.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

Five hundred and fifty select
ed men from Spokane were the
guests of the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce and Commercial club
Sunday, during three hour stay
in the city on their way to Camp
Lewis.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27
A Farewell Party

Eugene vanOlinda enlisted in
the navy last week, and as his
birthday anniversary came on
Tuesday of this week, his form
er schoolmates conspired with
members of the family in plan
ming to give him a rousing fare
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

The prize for the best county
exhibit at the state fair at North
Yakima, was awarded to King
county. The display received a
total of S94 points, out of a pos
sible 1000. Pierce county won
second place.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

H. B. Butler was appointed by Judge
French, last Friday, as receiver of the
Prudential Savings u Loan Associa-
ton, of Seattle. to handle the affairs
OF the company while its directors
fight it out in court as TO which officers
are the company's legal heads.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27

2ne friends of P. O'Connell
will be pleased to learn that he
has been appointed overseer of
the Boulevard between Des
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-27
MCDOWELL STEAMBOAT COMPANY

STEAMER DAILY
Lv Maury 9 90 amII4y Portage 30 pm
Portage 6 Is Ellisp't 235
Ellisp't . 20 Vashon 800
Vashon 0 As
Lv Seattle. -. o 30 m and 5 30 nj
Sunday Schedule
Lv Maury and Island points ID min
utes later than weekday schedule.
Lv Seattle. - 9 Is m and 5 30 m
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The amount of care we give
Our health will be a measure of
our loyalty to our nation.
Cement for Metal

To make cement which will be
found handy in the home for
fastening paper, leather, or
wood to metal, add a teaspoon.
full of glycerine to a gill of glue.
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Steamer Daily

The Record is pleased to announce
the winter schedule of the steamer
Daily, which will be effective on and
after Monday, October Sth:
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WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT

To Wash White DoeslSin Gloves
When washing doeskin gloves
put teaspoonful of olive oil in
the water. This will keep the
gloves soft and pliable and pre-.
vent their becoming hard and
still, as they otherwise would do
after washing.
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WINTER SCHEDULE

Notice of change in the ferry
schedule has been received from
the county auditor. This will be
effective October 10: