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Evening star., 1917-09-26
Unarmed Men Attacked.

The men declared they had been at
tackled by unidentified men while pass
ing through Shipley on the way to Bal
timore, the injured driver, sergeant.
being hit on the head by stones thrown
by the attackers. So far as has been
learned these three men We're the only
soldiers in the village at the time of the
alleged rot: they had no weapons of any
kind. and they insist they were attacked
without provocation.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
base hospital. at the upper end of the
cantonment above division head
quarters. and the buildings will be
completed in about a week or ten days.
So far extensive hospital space has not
been required, the general health Of the
men in camp being extraordinarily
good.
Work has been started on additional
storehouses for the commissary de-
partment. All available space in the
original buildings is taken up with the
vast stores of food, and the floors and
foundations of the buildings are not
sufficiently strong to permit further
loading. No matter what else may run
short at Camp Meade. there is to be no
shortage of eats"
Because none of the steam heating
plants has been completed. big heating
stoves have been installed in the
quarters Of many Of the officers and
in tho division and regimental head
quarters ofhces. F. q. n.
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Gay Scenes at Union Station
When First District Quota
EntrainS.
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ing and had not been excused for one
reason or another. as enumerated, have
constituted themselves deserters.
The second increment Of District men
will leave for the camp tomorrow morn
ing at S:35 o'clock. Eighty-three men are
scheduled to go from divisions Nos. and
3. forty-f1ve from the second division and
thirty-eight from the third division. 9th
er increments from the remaining seven
draft divisions will leave Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday mornings. Men of diyi-
sion No. will report at the city post
ONCE this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock for
retreat roll call. and for hral instruc-
tions from Chairman M. o. Chance
These men will assemble at the post
office tomorrow morning in time to step
across the street to the Union station for
ty-five minutes ahei-d Of train time. Of
ficials Of division No. 3 today stated that
they do not believe they will be able to
put more than twenty-eight men aboard
the train tomorrow morning.
Men of division No. are to report to
headquarters at the Old Central High
School at 4 o'clock this. afternoon for
retreat roll call. when the exact time for
them TO report tomorrow morning will be
determined.
Joseph p. Amin has been chosen as
leader Of the quota from division No. J.
Joseph Ptttle will b chosen. In an prob
ability, to head his comrades OF division
No. 2.
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Men Whose Names Are Famous.

American surgeons whose names are
famous internationally are laboring be-
side youthful medical officers who have
sat under them in the classroom at
home. DR.. Grille of Cleveland. DR. Cush-
ing of Harvard. DIR. Brewer of New
York, DR.. Harte of Philadelphia. DR..
Murphy of ST. Louis and DR.. Beesley of
Chicago-they call them majors over
here-all have been or are at present
working night and day in casualty
clearing stations which have been caring
for the wounded from the last great
offensive.
These surgical teaman have had one
characteristic experience. Their work is
hampered and their lives are endangered
by German afrmen. who persist IN
hurling high explosives down among
them. In one of the latest raids the
German aviators killed or rewounded
many of their own men. who were
prisoners being cared for in one of
these hospitals.
All the American doctors and nurses
appear to be enjoying their work
thoroughly and they are keeping re-
markably fit. Some of the American
nurses had a difficult time at first, be-
cause of the fact that they were not
permitted to bring their aids with
them. The British. however. have fur
nished woman helpers from the volun-
have been invaluable. This assistance
has been gratefully received. although
1t must be admitted that some chagrin
has been expressed by the Americans
because they had to call for help to
run their own hospitals when there
were plenty of assistants available in
the United States.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
HANDBAG THIEF ARRESTED,
DR.. Carl Won Edwards, Convicted in
New York, Taken in Detroit.

NEW YORK. September 26-Word
was received at police headquarters to-
day from Mrs. Minnie X. Strangman, q
wealthy widow of Buffalo. N. Y, that
she had caused the arrest in Detroit OF
DR.. Carl Won Edwards. indicted in this
city last march on a charge of steal
ing her silver handbag. containing $685..
900 worth Of jewelry and $500 cash
Steps were at once taken to have Ed
wards brought back here.
Mrs. Strangman at the time of hei
original complaint said Edwards was
escorting her on shopping tour here
during which he disappeared with hel
bag. Since then she has follow ed him
from city to city until yesterday, wher
she had him arrested In Detroit
Evening star., 1917-09-26
WILL TALK TO SOLDIERS.
WALL AAAA ~ 0OAO4G00.
Col. Roosevelt Visits Camp Grant, at
Rockford. Ill,

CHICAGO. September 2s-Col Thso-
dore Roosevelt. who arrived here last
night. went to Camp Grant. Rockford
Ill, today for whirlwind inspection
Of the army cantonment there. Dur
ing his visit he will make q speech
to the $4,000 men now quartered at the
new barracks.
He will return to Chicago in time tc
make an address tonight at Dexter
Pavilian in the stockyards. Col
Roosevelt has chosen for his subject
Children Of the Melting Pot" He
said he expected to pay considerable
attention to disloyal Americans and
told the committee in charge Of ~.
rangements that he would handle the
subject without gloves"
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Life Underwriters Convene

NEW ORLEANS. September 26.-The
annual convention of the National As
sociation OF Life Underwriters opened
here today for three-day session
with several hundred delegates from
various parts Of the country attending.
President j. Newell Russell, tr, of Los
Angeles presided at the initial session.
which was devoted largely to hearing
reports OF officers and committees and
general discussion of insurance mat
tiers.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
OPPOSES PARAGUAY BREAK.
Former President Scherer Resigns
Senate Seat in Protest.

ASCNCION. Paraguay. September 90
Eduardo Scherer, former president of
Paraguay. has resigned his seat in the
senate as protest against the policy
OF the government, which is said to
lean toward breaking off of relations
with Germany. The discredited Ger
man minister to Argentina, Won Lux
burg. also acted as the German diplo-
matte representative in Paraguay. 1t
is reported that Luis Riart, the min
lister of the interior also will resign
because of the attitude of the govern
ment toward Germany
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Argentine Can Regain Prestige.

Entry into the war will enable Argen-
tina to regain her prestige in South Amer
ican affairs. damaged when Brazil form
ally broke relations with Germany and
then sent her fleet to sea to cooperate
with that OF the United States. Brazil
did not formally declare that a state OF
war existed, and ii is believed that if
forced to break relations President Iri-
soyen will seize the opportunity to step
ahead of Brazil in declaring war
Although great military support might
not be given the allies by Argentina, her
economic aid would be important Per
haps the largest producing country in
South America, she could contribute
plentifully to the food supplies Of the
fighting nations
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Long Insurance Manager.

For nearly thirty-six years Mr.. Dear
Ing was one of the managers of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of this
city, having served the second longest
term in the history of the company. He
had been president of the company for
the last sixteen years. He was life
member of Federal Lodge, No l, F. A.
4 NJ. and of Columbia Comnanderv
Knights Templar
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs
Ida r. Bangs and Miss Fannie Nav
Dearing.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

corner of the Fosses wood to the east
ern fringe Of Chaume wood, on the Yer
dun battlefield.
Sprays of liquid flame and a furious
grenade attack followed q terrific Ger
man bombar rdment of the French lines.
but the French troops, undismayed by
this, went out to meet their assailants
and beat them back with bayonet ana
hand grenade until the discounted Ger
mans were forced to return to their
own trenches. t..+
Hand-to-Han Combats.
There were many hand-to-hand COM
bats between the lines. where the Ger.
mans now lie thick. Not an inch OF
territory was reconouered by the Ger
mans. Notwithstanding extraordinary
efforts to gain ground in the neigh. !.
borhood Of Hill 352, which would be OF
immense advantage to their observers
other German attacks facing Bezon-
vaux and to the south of Beaumont
were intended to distract the attention
of the French from the real German
objective Here the Germans came
face to face with French colonial bat
talions. who hurled the enemy PACK.
inficting large number of casualties
and maintaining inviolate the entire
French line.
Three divisions of the crown princes $
army participated in the action.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Well Drillers Strike Gas Vein.

CHICAO. September 2s.-Wen drill
ers on the estate of A. Watson Armour,
near Lake Forest. suburb. struck a
gas vein which. becoming ignited,
burst into flame recently and light
ed the country for some distance. Ex-
.perts were of the opinion that a
'"pocket" had been pierced and that II
would soon be exhausted.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Gen. Maxwell Killed in Action.

F. A. Maxwell. V. c.. d. S. O.. a mem
Der of the late Earl Kitchener's Indian
staff. has been killed in action. accord
ing to a report in the Express. With
the exception of Lieut.. Gen. William r.
Birdwood, says the press. it is n re-
markable fact that all of Earl kitch-
eners Indian staff have lost their lives
In this War
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Continued from First Pagel
is now expected he will run over about
saturday.
An official investigation is being con-
Quoted into an attack a few days ago
on three enlisted men, colored. of the
baltimore motor truck company on
duty here, by residents of Snipley, q
small village between Camp Meade and
Baltimore.
Col. Tenny Ross informed the cor
respondents that the first report of the
trouble came in the form of ID telephone
message from an obviously excited viii
lager, who said lot of colored soldiers
were in Shipiey shooting up the vii
lage. Before the assistance that was
asked for could be sent the three truck
drivers returned to camp, one of them
having several cuts on his head
Evening star., 1917-09-26

BUENOS AIRES. Argentina, Septem-
Der 26.-Rumors were current las,
night that President Irigoyen was not
willing to break OFF relations with Ger
many, Notwithstanding the action IA
voring break taken yesterday by the
chamber of deputies. 1t was announced
last night that a manifestation would
be made before the congressional palace
today to demand an immediate rupture
in the name of the Argentine Republic.
Participation of Argentina in the
cause of the allies would not be negligi-
Bile, war commentators believe. Be
sides further consolidating the Ameri-
cas- in the war for democracy the addi-
ton of Argentina to Germany's list of
enemies would mean the relieving. in
part. of the United States and Brazilian
fleets in the patrol of the south Allan
tic. even II there should not be more
spectacular cooperation by sending an
army to France.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Senate for Break, % to /.

The resolution declaring for the break
ing off of relations with Germany, adopted
yesterday by the chamber of deputies,
was passed last week by the Argentine
senate by vote Of % to l.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
War Will Follow, Belief Here.

Advised as they have been of the
sentiment of the public in Argentina,
the action of the senate and chamber
of deputies in voting for a rupture of
relations with Germany created little
surprise among officials of the State
Department, and 1t is believed here
that the break will be followed by war
President Irigoyen has been con-
sistent in his determination not to per-
NIT his country to take any other than
a neutral position, but it is considered
improbable that he will seek to over
ride the action of the legislative branch
OF his government. A political danger
would face his administration in sucn
course, since the majority of the peo-
pie appear to feel keenly the ridicu-
lous position in which their country
has been placed by the duplicity of the
German minister The discovery that
the strikes and riots in Bueno Aires
were instigated and supported by Ger
man agents only makes the situation
,l-nr
Evening star., 1917-09-26
British Aerial Activity.

LONDON. September e6.-An official
communication on the aerial operations
issued last night reads:
''On Monday. in spite Of the thick
mist overhanging the lines all day. our
airplanes We're very active. Observa-
tion for the artillery continued. and
many photographs were taken of the
enemy's forward and back areas Four
tons of bombs were dropped during the
day on German airdromes north and
south of Roulers and near Cambria, on
an important railway center east of
Tournai and upon billets and hutments
around Lens and Roulers.
"At night ammunition dumps north of
Cambria and rest billets east Of Lens
were bombed. Three enemy machines
were brought down in the air fighting
and FIVE were driven down out of con-
troll.
Lieut.. Vosse Brought Down.
'One of the machines brought down
Sunday proved to be that of Lieut..
Vosse. who. ii is claimed in enemy
communiques, had brought down many
allied machines. Four Of our airplanes
are missing.
A successful raid by British naval
airmen on the German airdrome at
Varssenaere, Flanders, on Monday, is
announced in an official statement from
the admiralty. A fight between naval
aerial patrol and German squadron.
in which one German machine was de-
stroyed and another driven down out
of control. also is reported.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
A Native of Virginia.

Mr.. Dearing was eightv-siv wear o'd
He was born in 1881 at Washington. the
county seat OF RaEPauan1iJ,K ,,-..., "a.
His early manhood was spent az Harpers
Ferry. W. Va, where he was employed
IN the arsenal. He also lived in Baltimore.
ne came 70 this city about 1851 and en-
. gagged in the building business.
Through the influence of Jefferson
Davis and during the presidency of
Franklin Pierce ae received an appoint-
ment in the pension Office. which he held
for q short time
Evening star., 1917-09-26
French Aces Destroy =
393 German AirpIanes;;
British FlierS Active
Rx The As.ocia ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
GRAND HEADQUARTERS OF THE
FRENCH ARMIES IN FRANCE, Sep
tember 26.-Cp to September 20, thirty
seven living French aviator aces" had
destroyed 3e3 German airplanes in air
combats. Eleven other aces. who have
been killed. accounted for ninety-one
Germans. The list is headed by Capt.
George Guynemer (since reported
dead).
An airman obtains the rank of ace
when he has destroyed five enemies.
The list of German aces numbered fifty
seven, OF whom twenty-nine have been
killed in the course of flights on the
Franco British front.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
May House Clerks.

All buildings in the square bounded
by New Jersey avenue, Z and c streets
and Arthur place northwest, with the
possible exception of Arthur School. are
20 be reconstructed for the housing of
government clerks. If an appropriation
of sS5, 900 recommended by the Senate
becomes law
At the office of Superintendent Woods
of the Capitol. it was stated just what
plans will be carried out for this work
have not been decided upon. 1t was
said however. that the Maltby building,
at New Jersey avenue and B street, to-
gether with the many other residences
on the square, will be reconstructed for
use by the overflow of government
clerks from the various departments.
Superintendent Woods has made plans
to start work as soon as the money be-
comes available.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

George T. Dearing. president of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a
resident Of the District for about sixty
five years. died yesterday at his residence.
zoos Massachusetts avenue. Several days
ago Mr.. bearing suffered an attack of in
digestion and became seriously i'll Mon
day evening. He was apparently much
better at midnight Monday but later he
suffered a relapse.
Funeral services are 10 b. held tor1or-
row afternoon at . O'Clock Interment is
TO b. D. isnwood cemetery. Rev Gideon
L Humphreys, pastor of Rhode Island
Avrnte Cnurcn of which Mr. Dear
ing was member. will o.ficiate
Evening star., 1917-09-26
GOVERNMENT TO USE
BLOCK OF BUILDINGS

All buildings which can be put into
service in the square bounded by
Pennsylvania avenue. 14th, 18th and
f streets. with the exception of Poll
theatre, are to be used by the United
States government for office purposes.
The Senate committee on appropria-
tions Monday recommended that Con-
gress appropriate $l,0oo,ooN to the
Treasury Department to be used to
put the buildings in that square in
such condition that they can be used
to house the overflow of clerks now
being employed in the Treasury De-
partment to handle war matters.
1t was explained at the office Of the
supervising architect today that as
soon as Congress appropriates the
money work will be started on altera-
tions to the building.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
w. H. BIaden Is First to GRASP
Hand of Commander at
Maryland Camp.

Continued from First Page
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Americas Quick Response.

When the Germans began their ruth
less sinking of hospital ships and 1t
became apparent that it would be un-
safe to try to transport wounded Brit
ish soldiers and German prisoners to
England. there was a hurry-up call
for the establishment of more base
hospitals in France. America was asked
for assistance and the six units were
rushed across to Europe without stop
ping to bring their full equipment.
They Immediately took over large
base hospitals and although they were
handicapped for time because Of lack
of supplies. their institutions soon rank
ed among the best, for while the units
were inexperienced in war work, they
were highly trained in hospital service.
Roughly speaking. the six base hos
pitals conducted by the Americans have
beds for about 1000 patients each and
there are many times when they are
filled to overfowing. for base hospitals
must care not only for their own
wounded. but for Germans as well.
The six base hospitals have. in addi-
tion to their other work, furnished some
ten surgical teams for service in cas-
ualty clearing stations near the firing
line. These teams usually consist OF a
surgeon, an assistant, a nurse and an
orderly.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Six q. s. Medical Units Serving.

The six medical units which were sent
over from the United States to take
charge of six British base hospitals
have become a part of the smoothly
running organization that the British
have developed. The Americans feel
that they are fortunate in their posi-
ton. They realize that they have much
to learn about war hospitals. and they
are having the opportunity OF learning
rapidly from men who have had more
than three years experience.
The British. on the other hand, rec
ognize fully the sacrifices that have
been made by the Americans, many Of
them eminent surgeons with big prac-
tice at home. to come to France to do
their bit in caring for the wounded.
Their sacrifices are appreciated and the
attitude of the British medical service.
from the director general down, has
been most sympathetic and helpful.
The excellent work being done by
the American units has frequently been
the subject of the most complimentary
remarks by all ranks of the British
medical organization. The service
which the workers from the United
States have performed is Characterized
as one of the bright spots in a war
which is causing SO much misery.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
GERMANY ATTEMPTS
TOCREATED|SCORD
CircuIates False Statements OF
Differences Between U. S.
and British Surgeons.
ARTFUL DODGE OF AGENTS

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. September
IA (by mai).-German agencies re-
Gently have been spreading broadcast
on the continent the report that serious
differences have arisen between the
British army medical service and the
American surgeons and physicians who
have been working with the British
forces in France. The story has been
given special publicity by Its sponsors
in Belgium and France. For the pur-
pose Of proving or disproving this state
ment the correspondent Of the Asso-
ciated Press accredited to British gen.
eral Headquarters has made a careful
investigation of the facts. visiting not
only base hospitals which have been
taken over by American medical units.
but casualty clearing stations In which
American surgical teams are working.
Utmost Cordiality Exists.
Here is the truth:
The utmost cordiality has and does
exist between the British medical
service and the Americans who are
working with them. The assertion
that there has been any quarrel be-
tween tho Two OooleS ID WltHout iouh-
dation. AS one eminent American has
put 1t:
The story Is a gross canard. The
reasons for circulating 1t are obvious.
The Germans are trying to create
among Belgian and French civilians a
contempt for America and Great Brit
ain. and consequently a hostility to-
ward these two nationA The canard
cannot be called humorous. but 1t GER
tainly 10 an interesting demonstration
of the fact that, while the German
may be a good soldier, he is not a
psychologist. He Is merely discredit-
Ing himself in this instance. as he has
done many times before since the war
began"
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Situation Most Acute.

Mr.. Alifas today said that the situa-
ton is most acute at the Norfolk and
the Charleston. S. c.. yards The Navy
Department already has been advised by
the commandant of the Norfolk yard that
about so per cent Of the workers there
had walked out because of wage dis
agreements.
Those on strike include thirteen
trades. 1t was stated, but the machinists
are still at work. Strong pressure is
being brought upon the machinists,
however. it was stated by their repre-
sentatives here, to go out.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

"rhere is certainly no peace for next
wear None of the leading men in
America or England or France, I be-
lieve have the slightest idea of max
inp neace with a Germany where the
military power is identical with the
government, and which has brought
the whole world against 1t. Under such
circumstances it is impossible that any
domestic movement on the part of
some German citizens can bring about
neace or that peace can be the result
of some slight political changes in
Germany. Only on the battlefield can
a settlement take place. With America
the allies have become much stronger
than their adversary, but l do not be-
iieye in any big offensive this year.
do not believe in any decisive action
before the American military forces are
ready to take part In battle. The allies
have no reason to sacrifice soldiers
only in order to regain some small
strips of territory.
..The final settlement will probably
take place when the American armies
he ready to join in the big push. let us
hone 1918, but 1919 Is more probable.
II the Germans retire behind their own
rrontiers 1t is possible that their on
uurance may be increased and that
they Will make very energetic de-
fense with tho big reserves they must
have in their own country. thus still
the war"
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Navy yards represented at the con-
ference here are those at Washington
(Which has seven delegates), Norfolk
Philadelphia. Boston. New York. New
port. torpedo station. Charleston, S. c.
New Orleans. Mare Island and Puget
Sound. Arsenals having representa-
tives are the Rock Island. ILL.,: the
Frankford. Pa; the Watertown. Mass
and the Watervliet. y. Y There also
are delegates representing the Spring
field, Mass. armory. the Panama
Canal Zone. the lighthouse service, the
government printing Office and the
bureau OF engraving and printing