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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Clash Between FIotiIIas

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LONDON, Aug. IS. - An
engagement between British
and German scouting ships I'm
which one German destroyer
and several mine sweepers
were damaged, was reported
by the admiralty today.
German submarines were also
engaged in the fight, the admir-
atty statement said. The fight
took place Thursday morning.
The engagement occurred in
the German blight.
Telling Of the engagement, the
added:
During the scouting operations
Thursday morning we were un-
able to follow the destroyer and
mine sweepers owing to a mine
field.
During the engagement sub
marines attacked our light forces
also. After this second action We
were unchanged"
The biggest type of British yes
sells engaged in scout work took
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
COMMITTEES
MAY RESIGN

'thiieH fress teahsb Wtrc.s
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. Is.
That numerous committees of
the council of national defense
have rendered their designations
was learned officially today.
The designations have not been
accepted yet and it is believed the
committees may be asked to con
tinue their work in an advisory
capacity.
The designations were due prin-
cipally to the appointment of the
war industries board. The board
has made unnecessary numerous
committees in the belief of some
men.
The difficulty which committee
men had as a result of the pro-
vision preventing them from sell
ing their own goods to govern
ment is still before legal experts
for solution.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
MANY KILLED
IN EXPLOSION

MONTREAL, Aug. ia SER
les of terrific explosions wrecked
the Curtis & Harvey ammunition
works at Dragon, Que, today.
Reports received here are that
many persons were killed.
Several hundred men were in
the plant at the time of the ex-
plosion, but communication with
the town is so interrupted that
only fragmentary reports have
been received up to II o'clock.
Upwards of two score houses
in the town are reported to have
been blown up. A section of the
Canadian Pacific railroad was de-
stroyed and all trains over the
division have been cancelled. A
heavy pail of smoke is hanging
over the country about Dragon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

part in the fight, when they came
upon the enemy.
The Germans for some time past
have been sending mine sweepers
inta the North sea from Heligo-
land, under escort of destroyers.
They have been sighted several
times by British patrol war YES
sells, but this is the first clash re-
ported.
This diligence of the Ger
mans In their mine sweeping
work has given rise to specu-
lation in England as to
whether the enemy fleet in
tends to come out again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Nation Above
Her Husband

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 49,
Love Of country comes before love
Of her husand, pretty Mrs. Marie
Helms Schneider declared today
when asked what she would do
should her husband, Lieut.. Erwin
Schneider of the German navy, be
convicted as an enemy spy.
''As a loyal American" she
said, II want him punished should
the charges against him be proved,
but l still believe in his limo
cence."
Schneider was ordered interned
s an enemy agent.
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Soldiers Get
Fresh Bread

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CAMP FREMONT, MEMO
PARK, CAL, Aug. 18.-Soldiers
encamped here smacked their
lips today over the first army
bread to be cooked in any of the
new cantonment.
1t was taken from a field oven
late yesterday and served for
breakfast today. Hereafter Camp
Fremont, it is announced, will
cook its own bread, and the way
the trial lot vanished before the
onslaughts of the hungry soldiers
spoke we'll for its quality.
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MURRAY
TO TAKE
COMMAND
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. is. -
Maj. Gen. Arthur Murray. retired.
appointed today to command the
western department of the army
succeeding Maj. Gen. Hunter Lis-
gett, will take over the depart
ment before Sept. /.
Gen. Murray is spending the
summer at the home of his daugh-
ter in Maine.
lie was in command of this de-
partment for three years until
Dec. s, 1915, when he was sue
ceeded by Maj. Gen. J. Franklin
Bell.
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COMMANDERS NAMED

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. IS.
The war department today
named new department command
ers as follows Eastern, Brig. Gen.
Ed. Hoyle; western, Mai Gen.
Arthur Murray; southeastern,
Maj. Gen. W. p, Duval; southern,
Maj. Gen. John Ruckman; north
eastern, Brig, Gen. John A. John
ston; central, Mai, Gen. William
II. Carter, all retired.
Brig. Gen. j. T. Wiser, retired
is given command of Hawaii. and
Maj. Gen. =. j. Townsley is given
command of Panama.
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u. s. CASUALTY
COLUMN SOON

and other services are on Euro
pean soil.
Some American forces will pro-
eeed 10 the eastern end of Cuba
Tor training at an early date. IL
was announced today.
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TONS OF BOMBS

(United Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON. Aug. 1S.-Many tons
Of bombs were dropped on Ger
man military establishments dur
ing a raid by naval aeroplanss,
the admiralty announced today.
Thourout railway station In
Belgium was raided Thursday
night. the statement said. Fires
were observed in the ammunition
camp and the railway was hit and
damaged. The British machines
returned safely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
1,075.25 MORE Is
NEEDED FOR FUND

In order to give Tacoma's four
artillery companies and Troop B
each $500 for mess fund, It will
be necessary to raise $1,075.25 by
next Tuesday, in addition to the
$1,424.75 now collected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
U.S.. STEAMER
in DISTRESS
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AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. IS.
An American steamer, believed
to be the Racine, is in distress six
miles off the coast, according to a
report to naval authorities here.
A thick fog is hanging over the
sea and nothing can be seen of
the vessel.
1t Is reported the crew has
taken to the boats and are headed
for port near here.
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Will SON ANSWER May
HASTEN end OF WAR

of America and her allies. Be-
tween the pope's proffer and such
a presidential answer the Teutons
would know exactly where they
stand as to concluding peace IL
they are sincere in wishing to
bring 1t about.
Next week will probably see
some statement as to this govern
ment's course or an actual reply
forwarded.
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AIR ATTACKS
SUCCESSFUL
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PARIS, Aug. 1S.-An air raid
In which Ill French airplanes
participated, dropping 1900 kilo-
grams (35,100 pounds) of projec-
tiles on German military estab-
lishments, was reported by the
war office today.
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BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs.

NUnIted Press SUM- correspondents
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN THE FIELD, Aug. 18.-A to-
tai of Ia German airplanes have
been brought down during the
past week in fierce sky fighting
that has been in progress in con-
nection with the allied offensive.
Sixty-two of the enemy ma
chimes were destroyed outright
and So were driven down out of
control. The aerial operations
were carried out despite unfavor-
able weather, and were marked
by extreme daring.
A checkup today showed 40
British machines missing. follow
ing the weeks fighting.
The Prussian flyers took great
chances in their efforts to COM
municate artillery ranges back of
their lines. 1t was learned they
were under orders to get the
ranges or die in the attempt.
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BRITISH.
HOLDING
GROUND

LONDON, Aug. 1S.-For the
third day, German troops contin-
ued throwing masses of men
against the newly won British po-
sitions near Lens today.
All counter attacks were again
completely repulsed after sharp
fighting, Field Marshal Haig re-
ported. A few prisoners were
taken.
The full force of the British
and French drive In Flanders may
be determined within the next "a
hours.
Aside from German counter at
tacks which have been repulsed,
there has been a letup in fighting
on this front. Positions beyond
Langemarck have been CONSOLE
dated, while the French have
made their new ground along the
Steenbeck.
Second to SOmme.
Continuation of the general as
sault will mark the offensive as
an effort second in power only to
that of the Somme.
The French are keeping step
with the British in the Flanders
thrust. The French line Is be-
yond Bixschoote, running from
the flooded area north of Lizerne,
across the Steeneck, to point
about mid distance between
Bixschoote and Langemarck.
French Play Part.
The poilus are playing a more
prominent part in the present
Flanders battle than in any other
engagement in this region for
some time, tho they, have held
this section of the Flanders line
since it was established.
The presence of the French in
this region is largely for senti-
mental and political purposes.
Looking to the day when the Ger
man line might be broken and
swung back, as the first step to-
ward liberation Of Belgium, it is
desired that French troops have
a part in the operations.
The Washington times., 1917-10-01
POPE BENEDICT TO
APPEAL TO ALLIES
FOR PEACE TERMS

PARIS, Oct. Holding that the
central powers, in their replies to his
peace note, laid down conditions on
which they would negotiate for an end
to the war in view, Pope Benedict
will shortly ask for a statement of
peace conditions from the allies. &C
cording to a Geneva dispatch to the
Temps.
Charges that the Germans are seek
ing to create a division among the al
lies is made in another dispatch. A
person in the German diplomatic serv.
ice is quoted. to substantiate the
charge. His statement follows:
"The war henceforth can lead to
nothing but a triumph for Great Brit
ain and its American and japanese al
lies. The interest OF France. IL well
understood, would be to exploit the
need for peace which manifests itself
in Germany. She would thus succeed
in getting back part OF Lorraine II
not all OF AIsace and Lorraine, pro,
vidinE Germany was allowed to round
out her territories in the direction OF
Russia"
The Washington times., 1917-10-01
s25,OOO,OOO IN HORSES
SENT ALLIES THIS YEAR

Cavalry may be obsolete a. .
branch OF the military servies for
European war work, but the horse Il
a big factor in the war, according 70
Capt. Raj Parr, an officer Of the
army's remount ssrvics, who was in
Warrington today.
More horses are being used IN thia
war" said Captain Parr. "than In any
other CONFLICT In history The allies
have purchased more than t25.0o.Ooo
worth Of horses In the United States
so far this year and a. the French
and British capture more guns. horses
are needed for moving these weapons
Germany is running short OF horses,
despite the fact that her own and
Austria's facilities have been trained
to met the demand"
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NOTED MARINE ARTIST
DEAD IN ENGLISH HOME

LONDON, Oct. 1.-Charles Napier
Henry, noted marine artist, is dead at
his home at Falmouth. Mr.. Henry was
seventy-skC years old. having been
born at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1s41.
At the age of twenty-four he ex-
hIbited his first picture at the Royal
Academy, and dissatisfied with the re-
suits Of his work became q pupil Of
Baron Henri Legs. of Antwerp. He
returned to England in 1870 and ex-
hibited at the Royal Academy and
elsewhere. Among his well-known
pictures are "Homeward" and Birds
of Prey" owned, respectively by the
cities Of Birmingham and Leeds
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The Washington times., 1917-10-01
END OF STRIKE OPENS
CHATTANOOGA TO TROOPS

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Oct. l.
Fifteen thousand soldiers a. Fort
ogIethorpe were free TO enter chatta-
nooga this morning after a three
weeks exclusion due TO traction
strike disorders here. A substantial
percentage OF the soldiers being union
men or sympathizers. their presence
in an already tense situation had been
deemed inadyisable.
I Lifting the ban late Fast night was
taken as meaning that the authorities
felt little apprehension of further
outbreaks. although the battalion of
regulars still camp in the city. New
proposals were under consideration
OF Vice President Hoover. of the car
company.
The Washington times., 1917-10-01
DENVER MINT WORKS
OVERTIME MAKING COINS

DENVER, Col, Oct. 1.-The Denver
mint, supplying the sub-treasuries at
St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans
is working two shifts Of eight hours
each these days, is an effort to dou-
BILE its normal output of silver coins.
The plan is the result of orders from
Washington to meet an unpreceden.-
ed demand for silver coin, due to the
influence Of the war on financial
markets and to heavy fall crop move
ments.
The local mint last year turned out
1.o14,4oo half dollars, 2,27O.4oo quar-
ters, 264.O0o dimes, and 36s,s65,ooo
pennies.
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WILL ASK PRESIDENT
TO CURB SWTTCHMEN

CHICAGO. Oct. Police reserves
and deputies were held in reserve to-
day in anticipation of trouble, follow
ing the announcement OF Elsin, Joliet.
and Eastern railroad officials that
they would 'employe strikebreakers to
replace the switchmen who walked
out in the Gary, Ind. yards.
Mayor r. o. Johnson, OF Gary. de,
clsred his intention OF wiring Presi
dent Wilson for Federal Intervention
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The Washington times., 1917-10-01

A dog kennel large enough for
training of hundreds of dogs 10
regular part of the equipment Of
every French army now. 1t turns out
trained animals for service at the
front
Originally dogs were used for just
two purposes-carrying aid TO the
wounded and accompanying patrols
to scent out" the enemy. The Bel
gians have always had a third duty
that Of training dogs to draw machine
guns.
But the highly specialized art OF
war today has resulted in an amplih'
cation of these duties. Two OF the
most important roles now played by
CANNES are '1iaison" work and senti-
mel service, can be said to have at
tained supreme service.
Hundreds Are Killed.
"Liaison dogs have the most dan
Eerous and the most useful parts to
play. They carry messages between
attacking troops and batteries TO III"
rear which shield these troops by bar
The Washington times., 1917-10-01
BOLO PACHA'S NTRICUES
REACH SECRET SERVICE

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-seret Service
agents here today have a detailed
record OF the American activities of
Bolo Pacha, held in Paris for having
relations with Germany. He Is ae-
cused Of subsidizing French papers in
the interest Of the enemy.
BoIo Pacha arrived in the United
States in February. 1915. 1t is de-
clared he was well equipped with
gold, opened accounts in several
banks, conferred with German spies.
launched several pro-German week
lies. and met publishers of newspa-
pers which afterward manifested pro
German inclinations.
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The Washington times., 1917-10-01
BRIDE WILL PLEAD
FOR SERGEANT WHO
DESERTED 10 WE'D

Cupid will play an important Tart in
the military trial of Sergt Harold c.
Horton, of the Forty third United
States aero squadron, stationed at
Dayton, Ohio, on a charge of deser-
tion, II the expectations OF the Of
fcsr's pretty girl bride Of week
count for anything.
Her black eyes sparkling, Mr6. Hor-
ton. nineteen years old. announced in
no uncertain terms her inten-
ton to appear before the military
tribunal. as she accompanied the
sergeant on the return trip TO the
aviation field.
Sergeant Horton left Dayton six
hours before his furlough vas to
have begun in order to wed Mrs. Hor-
ton, nee Miss Nettie McInturn, at
Rockville, Nd. last Saturday.
Mrs. Horton will offer herself and
also their marriage certificate as evi-
dence that love laughs at stringent
army regulations. as well as lock-
smiths. The sergeant places blame
for his arrest on the Jealousy OF a
brother soldier whom he defeated in
a competitive examination. and who
is claimed to have Informed the Day
ton authorities OF his leave-taktng a
short time before the furlough was to
begin.
An officer from the Dayton pest ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Horton when
they left Washington yesterday eve
ming on what was to have been the
last leg OF their honeymoon journey,
as Sergeant Horizons leave OF absence
expired today and he was due to re
turn to camp.
puu n Tihartu ROnd Today
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Washington College of Law

Co-EDUCATIoNAL-
Trsnty-second year opens Sept. . at p. N.
Sessions either at $50 or $50 p. m.
TUITION. $3.50 PER ANNUA.
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natIonaI Law. and Patent Law.
For further information apply TO Dean
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M New York Avenue. Phone Main lS8.
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rage fre. The intensity uf enemy
counter barrages to prevent this kills
hundreds OF dogs-but still many ari-
mails slip through. For every dog
who dies on the field of honor France
considers it has saved the life OF the
soldier messenger who otherwise
" would have to do the work.
Many dogs who fail to show apIi-
tude for liaison work develop into eX-
cellent sentinels. Those particularly
fitted for this work take their place
at the top OF the trench alongside the
gun barrel OF their master and detect
every patrol or every individual sol
dier that attempts passage OF barbed
wire ENHANCEMENT ahead.
Garry Aid to Wounded.
Dogs are still being trained to carry
aid to wounded. One veteran-Dick-
who has beep officially decorated
with the war cross for bravery al
Verdun, where his master was killed,
and the dog himself gravely wounded,
has just gone back into active service
again, attached to a section of the
American ambulance.
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$4,000 ENROLL WITH U.S..
TO AID WAR INDUSTRY

Enrolment in the public service re
serve Of men who are able and willing
TO help the Government in essential war
Industries. has reached 1000. according
TO an announcement today by Director
William z. Hall.
In all 5000 OF these men are skilled en-
gineers. In selecting men for Govern
ment service or for the munitions rae.
tories, care will be exercised to avoid
interference with essential industries
Men will be called from the service in
sny event. only after lists OF the un
employed are exhausted.
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DOGS FOR ACTIVE
WAR WORK NEED
OF FRENCH ARMY
By HENRY WOOD.
(IInited Press STAFF Correspondent.)

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES Oct 1.-France is short dogs
Every dog pound in the Republic
contributing every picks and breeding societies
furnishing regular quotasbut still there aren't enough
developed for that practically
one provided trained used
Dogs Many Uses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
SMALLPOX HITS
At BASKETBALL;
ONE CAME CALLED
Y. M. c. A. Will Not Play
Saturday = High School
Contest Doubtful.

Smallpox effects have put cheek
on basketball in Richmond.
The Y. NJ. c. A. game with Hamil-
ton Saturday has been Cancelled and
the first game Of two bill feature
Friday evening at the Coliseum be-
tween the Richmond high school nve
and Fortville quintet may not be
staged, owing to the sore arms OF the
local team. However, the Earlham-
Antioch game Is a sure thing.
Coach Mullins said the high school
game would be played II sore arms
are healed
AL! the members Of the high school
varsity were out to practice Wednes
Cay night, but MANY OF them were
exhausted when the scrimmage came
to an end because of their VACCINE
tions. Gardner played poppy scrim
mage game and will probably play
Friday night in place of either Hard
ing or Stegman, who are both suffer
ing from vaccination.
Stiff Practice Daily
Coach Lewis Is putting his mer
through stiff practise every day EN-
thasizing teamwork and the working
cut of signal plays that should NEAR
two points for the White and Yellow
every time.
Pitts, who has not been in the line
up this year. has been reporting t.
practise and probably will play his
first game with the Earlham FIVE Fri
day night.
With Johnson ineligible to play AMI
Pontius in the hospital, Pitts make:
his entrance at an opportune moment
The Earlham probable lineup Will b
Brown and Jessup, forwards. Edwards
center, and Meeks and Pitts. guards.
The Richmond high lineup will bt
Van Allen and Robinson, forwards
Simmons, center. and Harding AM
Stegman, guards with Gardner a reg
ular, and Lahrman of the second team
as substitutes.
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RENAMED
HEAD Of LEAGUE

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-With John K
Tener reelected as its president for
a period Of one year, the National
league settled down to clean up the
slate on the questions OF player limit
and schedule for 1918.
Tener startled the National league
when he declared that he could not
give the league as much of his time
as was usual on account of his being
elected president of the Permanent
Highways Commission. The fact that
he returned to office on his own terms
stamps him as power in his league.
Sentiment indicates that not more
than eighteen players will be carried
by the National league clubs next sea-
son. but most of the owners favor q
schedule of 154 games.
President Tener is now in accord
with the plan Of going to Chicago to
confer with the American league if it
can be brought about without interfer.
ing with the business at hand It is
believed the meeting can be held in
Chicago Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
BARROW RESIGNS.
LEAGUE OFFICE

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Edward H.
Barrow, president Of the international
leagie, announced his resignation from
the leadership OF the casts big minor
league organization this afternoon. At
a meeting Of the leage yesterday a
deep cut was made In his salary by the
club owners as a war economy meas
ure. Later a rumor was circulated to
the effect that he had an opportunity
to become acting manager OF the Bos-
ton Red Sox. In announcing his resig-
nation today Barrow stated that he
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
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