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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
SEEKS AIRPLANE OBSERVERS.
Army Looking Among Graduates Of
Recent Machine Gun Courses,

Candidates for commission as OBJ
servers from airplanes are being sought
by the chief signal officer from among
graduates Of the artillery instruction
course at Fort Monroe, Va. or the ma
chine gun course at Fort Sill, Okla,
and enlisted men or civilians who are
expert photographers, radio operators.
or machine gun operators.
Accepted applicants will be given a
two-month course of instruction in fire
from airplanes, reconnaissance. photog-
raphy, radio and bomb dropping and
commissioned on successful completion
of the studies.
"a good education. fine physical con-
dition, keen eyesight and ability to
Judge distances accurately are essen
tia1." said an announcement issued to-
day. Previous military experience Is
very desirable" Applications should be
sent to the Aero Personnel Division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
SACRIFICE DAY SUGGESTED.
Delaware Man Want September S
for Army Fund Donations.

Sacrifice day for the National Army
Such scheme has been suggested to
President Wilson in letter from J. d.
Sullivan of 612 west Sd street, Wilmington,
Del, a veteran of the Spanish-American
war. who lost his right leg in the service
in Cuba in 1888.
Mr.. Sullivan. who formerly resided here,
suggests that September 5, the day that
the first of the National Army will be
called to the colors. be set aside as Sac
rifice day." His idea is to make this a
day when every citizen can make some
sacrifice-for instance, part Of his
days pay. the price of a cigar or a drink
or, in fact, any such small sacrifice-to go
to fund in each community to secure
comfort for those who enter the service
from that locality. He also suggests that
part of the amount raised that day go
toward the tobacco fund.
He has also written to Secretary Baker
and to Gen. Crowder outlining his plans
for Sacrifice day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
CARDINAL BELLO GIVEN
ORDERS TO LEAVE LISBON

LISBON. August 25.-Cardinal An
thony Mendes Bello, the patriarch Of
Lisbon. mas been given FIVE days by the
Portuguese government to leave the
capital. A decree issued today forbids
the cardinal to reside In Lisbon or the
suburbs for one year.
In 1911 the Portuguese parliament pass
ed law providing for the separation of
church and state in that country The law
declared that the Roman Catholic religion
was no longer the religion OF the state.
The state appropriated all property be-
longing to churches and religious conere-
cations and announced that In the future
all churches must be maintained by the
offerings of their members. Their ac-
counts, however, were placed under the
fiscal supervision Of the state
To all priests in the enjoyment of n
benefice on July /. 1911. the government
insured the same stipends as they were
then receiving. the amounts to be fxed
by special commissions The churches
and other property necessary for re-
ligious worship were granted by the
state to the clergy. free of all expense.
All religious property which was proved
to belong to private individuals, either
Portuguese or foreign. according to the
law. was to be respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Sufficient Eligibles Secured.

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that sufficient eligibles have
been secured from the continuous open
competitive examinations for the fol-
lowing: Superintendent. small arms
ammunition; assistant superintendent,
brass cartridge cases; superintendent
of equipment, superintendent of in
spection. craftsman. chemist, super
intendent. manufacture of field and
seacoast cannon. and superintendent OF
material Until further notice, there
fore. no applications for these examine
tions will be accepted unless filed with
the commission prior to the hour OF
closing business September &.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
TO REGISTER HEROES GRAVES.
Branch of Quartermaster Corps Or
dered by Army Today.

American soldiers who give their
lives to the cause in which the nation
has enlisted will not lie forgotten on
foreign soil II the careful preparations
of the general staff can prevent 1t. Rel
atives of the men who go to the front
in France may rest assured that every
effort will be made to locate and reg
lister the graves of men killed in action
or who die of disease.
Army orders today direct that a
graves registration service. Quarter
master Corps. be organized for the du-
ration of the war. The first unit will
be commanded by a captain, aided by a
second lieutenant, and will include
forty-nine enlisted men of different
grades. The duties of the service are
not prescribed beyond the name, which
itself discloses the mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
WILLIS LANDED ALL RIGHT,
REPORTS SERGT. LOWELL
BY PAUL AYRES ROCKWELL.
Especial CableEram to The Star and
Chicago Daily News.)

(SpeciM CaDleEram to The Star and
Chicago Daily News.)
Copyright, 1917. by the Chicago Daily News
Company
PARIS. France. August % delay
ed..-Sergt. Walter Lowell, the Boston
aviator with the Lafayette squadron.
writes me as follows:
During strenuous bombing raid
on Saturday, the 18th, many kilo-
meters inside the German lines. Sergt.
Harold Willis of Boston was forced to
land. Whether he was wounded or
I do not know, but it is an assured
fact that he was able to land all
right.
Our squadron and another were
serving as protection for some bomb
ing machines and were being attacked
continually by sthree or four enemy
airmen. Nobody saw Willis when he
was attacked and no one is able to
tell just what occurred. I had a mix
up with three Germans a short time
before and was left far behind. so I
was not with the bunch when it hap
pened.
I'm my fight with the three Germans
I succeeded in bringing one of them
down, but not before they had made
one of our bombing machines descend.
March l of this year. Right from the
start his work was characterized by a
and thoroughness
second to none. His reconnaissance
proved of great value. Because of his
splendid work he was proposed for sec
ond lieutenant about two weeks ago.
He was one of the most valuable men
in the squadron and his loss Is going to
make tremendous hole"
The mishap to Willis was announced
several days ago In press dispatches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
.JAPAN'S MISSION GOES
TO THE. NAVAL ACADEMY
Tomorrow Members Of Party Will
Make Trip to Mount Vernon
on the Mayfower.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, August 25.-Headed
by viscount Ishii. Vice Admiral Takeshita
and Maj. Gen. Sugano. imperial japanese
mission now touring this country. were
guests OF honor at the Naval Academy
today. The party came over from Wash
ington on a special car. reaching Sampson
gate at 1890 o'clock They were re-
ceived by Supt. Edward E. Eberly and
his staff with full military honor. The
usual salute by the shore battery was
omitted. however, according to custom in
war times.
After reaching the academy the visitors
reviewed the battalion OF midshipmen and
later started on a tour Of inspection of
the various departments Of the Naval
Academy. After a luncheon at the super
intendent's quarters they will return to
Washington this afternoon
Vice Admiral Takeshita, who had visited
the Naval Academy several times before.
ton, commented in most complimentary
terms upon the continued improvement of
the institution since his last visit
The Japanese mission went to An
napolis early today to inspect the Naval
Academy. This was the only engage
ment the visitors had for the day.
Tomorrow the mission will go to
Mount Vernon and place a wreath on
the tomb of George Washington. The
trip will be made aboard the presiden-
tial yacht Mayfower.
Members of the mission were guests
last night at dinners given by cabinet
officers in honor of the diplomatic. mill
tary and naval groups. Secretary Lam
sing entertained Viscount Ishii, spe-
cial ambassador and head of the mis-
sion; Secretary Baker. Gen. Sugano, and
Secretary Daniels, Vice Admiral Take
shfta.
During the day Viscount Ishii went
to the Capitol to pay formal calls upon
Senator Salisbury, President pro tenn
pore of the Senate, and Speaker Clark.
He accepted an Invitation to address
the Senate nexe Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
STOLEN sTATUARY RECOVERED
Famous Grecian Work Of Art Is
Found in New York.

The secret service has recovered a
famous piece of Greek statuary. The
Head of Hygeia," stolen last De-
cember from the museum at Tegea,
Greece.
Mr.. vouros, charge of the Greek
legation here, who some months ago
sought assistance of the United States
in tracing and finding the statue. has
been notified that 1t had been found
in the possession of a woman in New
York and would be turned over to
him for return to Greece.
The statue is the work of the sculp-
tor Scopas and Is believed to have
formed part of the decorations of the
Temple Of Athena, at Tegea. /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
ARE SUBJECT TO PUNISHMENT.
Letter Carriers Reported Wearing
Hats Of Military Pattern.

Acting on reports that letter carriers
at a certain place have been wearing
hats similar to those prescribed for use
by the Army, the Post Once Department
today issued an order forbidding the
wearing OF a uniform by employees of
the service any part of which is SINH
lar to q distinctive part of that pre-
scribed for the Army. Navy or Marine
Corps.
Attention IL called to the fact that
such use of the uniform by persons
other than officers or enlisted men il
punishable under the national defense
act by nne or Imprisonment or both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
TO INCREASE SEA FOOD BUYING
Kenneth Fowler of New York to Di.
rect Official Movement.

Waiter, you may bring me slice of
roast beef. No. on second thoughts I'll
take herring Hurry upv'
This. in restaurant form, is what Her
bert Hoover now advises Stop eating
meat so much and order fish. There are
as many good fish in the sea as ever
were caught. says Mr.. Hoover espe-
cially when one thinks of the biggest
fish that always gets away from friend
angler.
To make every day a fish day. the food
commission has taken on a fish expert,
Kenneth Fowler Of New York, formerly
secretary OF a fish-selling concern in New
York. He is to be in charge of the cam
paign to make people eat more fresh,
salt and dried fish. In other words, he
is to make more Fridays in each week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Lafayette Birthday Observance

Final plans for the celebration ~ ,ba
birthday of Marquis de Lafayette Sen.
TENDER 8 will be completed at a meet
ing of members of various patriotic
societies OF the city to be held this
evening at the Hotel Lafayette.
DR.. Joseph G. b. Bulloch, Chancellor
general Of the Order of Washington.
and chairman Of the Washington "a
fayette celebration committee, will pre-
side at the gathering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Features
Fiction
photographs

.. An AMERICAN. WOMAN IN
ITALY is CALLED "THE MA
DONNA OF THE WOODEN LEGS
And the term Is one of affection
. and gratitude, for she raises funds
. toith which to purchase artificial
. legs and arms for MANNED Italian
. soldiers.
THE PROBLEMS OF VIOLET
STRANGE-Thisi is the last of this
. tectipe stories by ANNA RATHER
: me GREEN. 1t IS entitled "VTO-
|: LET'S OWN" and 1t explains
FoIet's otcn mystery.
WAR WORK OF THE WOMEN
OF CANADA.
WITH OUR BOYS IN FRANCE
A half dozen photographs IN the
PLANOGRAVURE SECTION of
.. our soldiers already across the sea.
!: GERMANS DELIBERATELY DE-
FLED INTERNATTON4 LAW AT
MAMMALIAN account of their
arbitrary acts toioGrd Admiral
De,oey after his great uictory.
II LETTERS FRo n HOME ZOE E s
ABROAD-Tbe Post Office Depart
nlent icill see that those in the se7v-
ice Of Uncle Sam in foreign lands
receipe their mail promptly.
THE RAMBLER WRITES OF
CANAL AQUEDUcT OVER THE
MONOCACY.
THE WHITE FEATHER-Thisi Is
the concluding instaIlptent, in iohich
all ends happily.
REVIEWS OF THE NEW
BOOKS.
WITH. THE STUDENT ENGT-
NEERS At OFFICERS RESERVE
TRAINING CAMP NEAR AMERI-
CAN UNIVERSITY-A- number of
photographs sharply reproduced in
the PLANOGRAVURE SECTION.
TONS FOR WOMEN WHO WANT
WORK.
AMERICA AND THE FUTURE
Hop i1iI America fare in the colos-
sal social and economic re1djust-
s,sent after the tcar. ISAAC F.,
MARCOSSON sets forth his opinion
of the problem iii most interesting
style.
FRANK G. PENTER
WRITES OF THE IRON RE-
SOURCES OF THE SOUTH.
RUssIA,S FAMOUS BATTALION
OF DEATH-This IS the only re0i-
r,ent of sconlen in the -fcorld, but it
has done heroic service You foiu
ind a number of interesting photo
graphs on these Tloentieth Century
Amasons in the PLANOGRAVURE
SECTION. :
WHAT THE RAILROADS ARE
DOING TO CONQUER THE HUN
JAMES B. MORROW tells hoto
our American railroads hare aoorked
like Trojdns to meet every require
snerst of the government in its pros
eciaion OF the toGr
UNCLE SAM NOW HAS A
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR WAR
DOGS.
WAN COUNTRIES INTERESTS ;
THE UNITED STATES-CHARLES
II PEPPER presents a number of
RttIe-knoson facts concerning this
Interesting subject.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF ESPECIAL
INTEREST IN THE PLAN0GRA- {
VURE SECTTON-The Steel Hell :
met. Adopted by Wdr Department
for Our Soldiers: Women at Work /
oraph of Pope Benedict, Who Re- 1
Gently Made Peoce Proposals; Z
Treasury Department Employees I
Making Red Cross Supplies; Gen. !.
pon Hindenbnr1, as One Caricdtur- !
ist Sees Him. !
Tomorrow ]
IN THE
SUNDAY STAR !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
BEATS OFF U-BoAT ATTACK.
French Steamer Helping Campana
Has Battle Also.

PARIS. Thursday. August 20 (delav.a,
"a French steamer went to the assist.
ance of the American steamship Cam
pzna. which was torpedoed and SUNK NV
. submarine on August 6. The French
vessel was attacked by both tornedo
and gun fire. but replied energeticsIiv
and. notwithstanding losses. Compelled
the submarine to abandon the fight.
On the arrival at an American mort
this week of forty-six survivors of the
tanker Campana 1t was reported that the
submarine which sank the vessel and
took prisoner her captain and ave of the
gun crew. was destroyed on the same
day by French patrol cruiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Designated as Army Hospital No. 1

Columbia Hospital. New York city,
which was accepted as war hospital
by the government some time ago, is
designated as United States Army Cen
eral Hospital. No. 1, in Army orders
published today. It will be one of a
series of big hospitals where serious
cases will be brought when treatment
requires such time that the men can
not be kept in any of the field or other
hospitals without clogging the ma
chinery for caring for the wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
no NEGRO TROOPS WANTED.
Texas Members Of Congress Join in
Request to Secretary Baker.

The entire Texas delegation in Con-
gress today Joined in a request to Sec
Rotary Baker to remove and keep ont
OF the state all colored troops, includ-
ing those drafted. whose training else
where was asked.
The congressman also demanded
punishment of those guilty In the
Houston murders, which Secretary
Baker has promised Senator Sheppard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
BY JUNIUs b. WOOD.

Chicago Daily News.)
Copyright, 1917, by the Chicago Daily News
Company
BY JUNIUS b. WOOD.
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, August 20 (delayed).-
The better you learn this the better
your chances OF getting back to the
good old U. S. A. remarked a young
first lieutenant to squad going
through bayonet training. After that
there was no lack of attention to his in
structions, while a captain. dilating
upon the fine points in bayonet at
tack, did not fail to hold the center of
the field. The chance remark of the
young officer struck a vital spot in the
soldiers makeup. Desire to win ana
get home quickly is their all-consum-
ing ambition.
instruction in the use of liquid fire.
followed by demonstrations, is SEIZED
uled for this week as the result OF the
successful passing of the entire 1orce
through the gas chambers. Special IN
structions are also being given to offi-
GERS on the fine points in grenade
throwing. The men now throw the
bombs in the French style. Training
Is also proceeding in hand-to-hand
warfare, which they take to naturally.
An elaborate system of moving targets
has been arranged for the bayonet
training. The men practice on stumed
figures with moving arms, parrying
and thrusting. 1t is impressed upon
them that it is necessary to strike
certain spot. Finally a two-inch ring
has to be impaled on the bayonet. All
Is taken on the run and timed, and
points are given to each man.
Handle Grenades Like Base Balls.
CooI-headed soldiers are handling
grenades like base balls. Several Of
fcers were watching a company of men
throwing grenades. One man swung
back his arm. the handle Of the mis-
sile few Off and the suffering grenade
dropped at his feet in the trench. In
stead of jumping out and running away
the man coolly reached down, picked
up the deadly bomb and hurled 1t into
she'll hole forty yards away.
That is one instance of the many cases
OF cool-headed courage see every day,
showing that the men are becoming veter-
ans" commented an officer.
The trenches are now completed and the
men are starting the construction of
bombproofs dugouts and other under
every detail of what they will have to do
and undergo when they reach the front
line. The rocky nature of the soil necessi-
tates the use of dynamite in blasting out
Connecting all the American camps
which are spreading over the country is
an immense system of telephone lines.
Hundreds of poles have been set, miles of
wire strung, and yet the work has only
started. Special gangs of linemen and
area now occupied. but much larger ter
ritory to be used by future contingents. 1t
will not be necessary to use French lines
or string wires on French supports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25

The President has authorized the an
pointment of Mrs. Pauline Munford to
q position In the classified service OF
the Department Of Labor. without ref
ereuce to the civil service rules. The
order was issued upon the recommen-
dztion of the Secretary of Labor, who
stated that Mrs. Munford had already
paused civil service examination and
that she has had extensive experience
IN the government service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Illinois Guardsmen to Be Tried.

EAST ST. LOUIS. H., August 25.--The
War Department has notified Attorney
General Brundage to begin proceedings
against six members of the Sd Illinois
Artillery who are charged in warrants
with completely in the race riots here
July 1 and 2. The soldiers will be
brought to this county for trial =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Expects No Delay in Manufacture.

Secretary Baker said he did not antici-
pate any serious delay in the delivery of
Army clothing as result of the new plan.
Some manufacturers had indicated he
said. that there would be slight loss of
time. due to the Standardization process
but not enough to be of any Importance
The Secretary thought the net result of
the plan would be found to expedite pro
duction, since new facilities would be
opened to the department in this way and
the danger Of labor troubles reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
BOARDS TO AVERT
SR|PYARD STRIKES
Agreement Reached for Con-
Citation Bodies to Adjust
All Disputes.
BY LABOR LEADERS

Early and peaceable adjustment of la
Dor disputes in shipyards is expected
by the creation today of an adjustment
board to consist of three. four or five
members, according to the nature of the
problem to be solved.
President Wilson appointed " Everit
Macy of New York, president of the
National Civic Federation, chairman of
the board. The second member will
be named by Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor, the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton naming the third.
In the event that dispute involves
the Navy, Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt will sit as member of the board.
When the trouble concerns a private
shipyard a representative of local labor
and local shipping interests will sit.
The Secretary of War, as chairman of
the National Defense Council, will have
the deciding vote in the case of a tie
when Secretary Roosevelt, sitting on
the board, raises the number to four.
Signers Of Agreement.
The following signed the agreement
Franklin d. Roosevelt, assistant secretary
of the Navy Edward N. Hurley, chair
general manager Of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation; James O'Connell. president
metal trades department. American FEEDER
alton of Labor: William ]. tombstone,
pfeSluc1I lnternatlOHal ASSOCIATION OF
Machinists; A. J. Berries secretary-treas-
urer metal trades department, Amer
lean, Federation of Labor; Samuel
Gompers. president American FEEDER
alton Of Labor; Joseph F. valentin.
president. International Molders Union
Theobold M. Guerin. representing the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners; John M. Donlin, president
building trades department, American
Federation of Labor; John r. Alpine,
president of the International Union of
Steam and Operating Engineers, and
Joseph A Franklin, president Pattern
makers League of America.
Board Members Optimistic.
By the creation of this board the
signatories believe that the strike in
New York will be settled and that the
threatened strike of more than 100, 900
men on the Pacific coast will be averted
Members of the board feel confident
that they will be able to adjust not
only pending disputes, but that they
will be able to prevent serious inter-
ruption of work throughout the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25

3. sth Infantry, Illinois. National Guard:
vas first to throw shield OF armed
nan between the negroes and the unor-
wSnixed crowds Of Houston citizens.
Capt Rothrock. u. s. A., In charge q
camp Logan. Joined with the Illinois
troops and by personal appeal mate
Rally subdued the rising spirit OF mob
vouTeAnce among the white citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
BY BAssETT DIGBY.

BY BASSETT DIGBY.
STOCKHOLM. Sweden, August U.s.
1T is unlikely that Russian delegates
Will attend the socialists peace confer
ence here If the four European allies
persist in abstention." said high Rus
holm, to me. 1t is known that his views
closely reflect those of Premier Keren-
sky.
I'm spite of the socialistic tinge of
the Russian government" he continued
the projected participation in the con-
ference was entirely unofficial. The
delegation was in no sense to be looked
upon as representing the government,
for it was to be an entirely independ-
delegations coming to the conferences
are largely dependent upon the atti-
tude of the British labor party, whose
close vote for participation has again
raised the hopes of socialists here"
My informant wished me to lay stress
upon the Russian governments graft
tude for American aid.
We are in poor shape" he said, and
we need aid. Transportation is our
main problem and we need. specially,
locomotives. l have reason to believe
that the effect of American aid will
show itself in the railroads as early as
next month. We shall be all right as
soon as the railroad situation is
Strengthened out"
This man made it clear that new Rus
STA ardently desires American capital
for the exploitation of its natural re-
sources. and, indeed, depends upon ii
How long will it be before the finan-
cial and economic situation becomes
fairly normal after the WARP" 1 in
quired.