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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
Many officers Captured.

One of the striking phases of the
yerdun fighting on Monday was the
large proportion of German officers cap
tured, POI being taken. with about 500
men. This is in sharp contrast with
the number of officers taken in the
French attack last December At that
time 20S officers and li.00o men were
captured.
Three regiments forming the German
9th Reserve Division were annihilated
as fighting units, losing siXty-nine Of
ficers and about $500 men as prisoners.
This was a Brandenburg division.
The newspapers recall that at the time
of the great German attack last year sew
eral weeks elapsed before the Germans
were masters of strong points west OF the
Meuse which the French took in few
days this week.
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SPAIN'S KING SAVES BELGIAN.
Procures Pardon for Official Sem
fenced to Death by Germans.

MADRID. August 25-Premier Dato
announced today that, thanks to the in
tervention of King Alfonso. Count
iOultremont. a Belgian official. who
was recently deported to Germany and
sentenced to death. has been pardoned.
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Especial Cnblegram to The Star ant
New York Times.p

PARIS. August 25.-"Is the end of the
war really near?" is the question one
is beginning to hear in well informed
circles in Paris. which for the first
time are inclined to admit the pos
sibility of a successful termination of
hostilties in the not too distant fu-
ture.
At the risk of being suspected of
premature optimism. l will try to set
forth the reasons and arguments that
are being advanced by people in Paris
in support of the expectations which
they have hitherto scarcely ventured
to consider
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Staff Officers Opinion.

! submitted the point to an impor-
tant staff officer. who replied:
''The French army was never strong
er than today, which is the best refu-
tation of the stories of momentary
weakening. Horever the latter af-
fected the German plans, there is no
doubt that their AiSne assaults were
primarily what we call preVentive-that
is. really defensive, and based on max
ing il impossible for us to undertake
4 big offensive later. rather than on
the hope of gaining n definite advantage.
"Verdun last year gives parallel.
In the spring it was an offensive to
roll up the French line; in the summer
a preventive to interrupt our prepara-
tions on the Somme. AS is the case to-
day, the German sacrifices were vain.
I, too am of the opinion that the pres
ent French aggreSsiveness at the front
and the strong confidence in the rear
in which America has helped enormous
Twill shorten the war by affecting
the German morale even more than by
actual military advantages, and they
justify our increasing hopes.
"In Flanders one is struck by the
growing proportion of German officers
among the killed and prisoners as the
battle continues. That means that the
mems morale is weakening. and that
the officers are forced to expose them
selves more to make them follow. Per-
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To Protect the Farmers.

E T Meredith of Des Moines. Iowa.
who presided at the meeting. said that
when he went to Washington recently
10 confer with Mr.. Hoover he carried
word that the farmers OF the west were
against Hoover" because of the fear
that they would suffer through price
regulation
He said he had found out that this
impression was "all wrong; that the
food administrator intended to protect
the farmer against a lower price than
was his due" Mr.. Meredith said he be-
lieved that the price as eventually fixed
would be a protection to the producer
against a low price and the consumer
against a high figure
shortly after Mr.. Hoover arrived here
a meeting was held at the stock yards
which was attended by representatives
of the packers. the railroads and the
live stock commission men of the mid
die west, the purpose being to work out
plan for cooperation of these inter-
ests with Mr.. Hoover and the Federal
Trade Commission.
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French Diplomats Statement.

A veteran French diplomat stated the
case plainly TO me this EIorning.
In the early summer we passed the
dead line that separates failure from
success. You know what happened
thcn-how the disappointment of the
extravagant hopes placed by the peo-
pie in the April offensive was craftily
turned to account by pacifsm or Ger
man-paid propaganda. What a con
trast today, Under a chief who will
rank with the greatest generals of an
tiquity. their few legitimate grievances
appeased by wire reforms. their cour-
age unsapped by lies and calumnies
from the rear. our soldiers are win
ming victory before the fortress that
the Germans boasted should symbolic
their triumph forever.
In the rear. French justice has
stamped her foot, and the rats of
trcachery have scuttled to their holes
Legitimate complaints Were adjusted
and new confidence was born. which
no one viii again care try 70 under
mine.
But our moment of weakness gave
the Germans hope. They said: France
taintS: let US appear undaunted and
deliver our best hammer blows. Her re-
Sistance Will soon end.
Il am no military expert, but | am
convinced that their tremendous at
tacks on the Aisne. where il is stated
that they lost more troops than in the
first battle of Nerdun. We're inspired by
Some such reasoning. What can they
hope for now? You have the answer on
the banks of the MeuSe.
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Battle of Isonzo Develops
Further Brilliant Successes
for Gen. Cadorna.
AUSTRIANS HAVE FAILED
TO WIN BACK GROUND
King Emmanuel's Men Have Scaled
Important Monte Santo-Whole
Nation Thrilled by Successes.

The battle along the Isonzo has de
reloped further brilliant successes for
the Italians, who, it is now plain, are
making one of their greatest efforts of
the war thus far. They are marching to
full victory, says Rome.
Gen. Cadorna's men, who at the begin
ming of the offensive effected a new
crossing of the river north of Gorilla, at
a point where the Austrians believed
such feat was impossible, have won
another spectacular victory by scaling
Monte Santo, 2,245 feet high, and plac-
ing their flag there.
This mountain top, seven miles north
of Gorilla, dominates the plain to the
east of the city, and the Austrian forces
there have been able to hold up the Ital-
ian advance since Gorilla was taken.
The Austrian line of defense was broken
at several points and the Italians are
pursuing the retiring Austrians.
Farther south, on the Carso, fighting
continues violently and necessarily
Austrian efforts to win back lost posi-
tions were defeated
Marching to Complete Victory.
By the Associated Press.
ROME. August 25, 1880 a.m.-The
Italian troops on the Isonzo front are
marching to complete victory
At Cdine: Salvatore Barzilai, civil
governor of the Austrian territory oc-
cupied by the Italian army. when in
formed of the complete victory of the
Italians. exclaimed
At last our soldiers have achieved
this magnificent thing: they have freed
our soil from the ancient enemy"
The final success of the Italians in
winning their greatest battle in this
war is thrilling the country as never
before. Both the army and the civilians
now seek the result of two years suf-
fering and economic hardship. The
victory came unexpectedly, notwith-
standing the encouraging bulletins OF
the last fortnight. 1t is Gen. Cadorna's
rule never to announce an event until
certain that his troops are able to hold
new positions.
official Statement.
The Italian statement of today says
since yesterday the tri-color ha.
been flying on the summit of Monte
Santo. The gallant troops of the sec.
ond army having broken through tht
line of defense at several points are
closely pursuing the enemy. who is re.
tiring and defending the difficult
ground yard by yard on the Carso the
struggle is continuing around the
positions captured by US. which the
enemy is vainly trying to retake II
the incessant fighting in Salerno
Catazaro and the Nurge hrigades have
distinguished themselves for their
boldness and stubbornness.
The aerial activity was very lively
yesterday our Caprino machines
after having several times bombed the
Chiapovano valley, crowded with enemy
troops. flew low and engaged the in
fantry. of the 233 airplanes which took
part in the battle only one did not re-
turn"
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Advance North of Hill 304 and
Capture Works Near
Bethincourt.
MEANS MUCH TO FRANCE.
SAYS RIBOT TO PETAIN
Canadians Tighten Lines About Lens
and British Repulse German
Counter Attacks.

New gains have been made by the
out the victory won in the offensive be-
gun Monday. The French have ad-
vanced north of HiH so4. Paris an
nounces. and captured three fortified
works near Bethincourt. The official
German statement, however. says
French attacks between Malancourt and
Bethincourt. as well as near Hill 3o4.
east of the Meuse. were repulsed.
on the British front sharp local en-
gagements are in progress. The British
captured a trench position west OF
Lens. and a post near Lombaertzyde.
The official German statement comedies
a small British advance near the fpres-
Menin road, but says that at other
points the British were repulsed with
heavy losses. The capture of British
position east of St Julien is reported.
Ribot Congratulates Petain.
By the Associated Press.
PARIS, August 25-Premier Ribot
has sent the most cordial congratula-
tions to Gen. Petain. the French COM
mander- in chief, for his victory at Ver-
dun
The verdun operations. conducted
with precision and remarkable thor
oughness, brings the greatest honor to
the commander-in-chie and our
valiant troops" says the premier's
message. The success you have just
obtained will help to maintain in the
country and in the army the confidence
which is the presage of final victory"
Official French Statement.
| The official communication issued by
| the war Office tonight reads:
| There were artillery actions near
Laffaux and in the region of Braye-en-
| Laonnois and Cerny. On the left bank
| of the Meuse the enemy reacted feebly
| with his aEtiAerN on the right banh
| the activity of both artilieries was
quite lively. There was no infantry
action.
| Belgian communication: Calm pre-
vailed during the day Of August "a
/ On the night of August 24-25 sur
! prise attack was successfully carried
/ out on the east bank of the User north
/ of Dixmude. In the day of August "a
the artillery activity was quite IN
| tense before Ramscapelle, Pervyse and
| Nieucapelle.
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Pessimists Hard Hit.

To begin with. the reception accorded
the Pope's peace offer in the allied coun-
tries has dealt fatal blow to the theory
advanced by the pessimists that. despite
Intervention, the national NOR
ale in France, England and Italy had so
fallen that their governments would soon
be forced by popular pressure to accept
almost any peace short of absolute sub
mission to Germany. France, especially.
which the croakers declared would never
face another winter of war, met the
papal olive branch with universal and un-
hostility and thereby
brought a victorious peace nearer at a
giant stride.
1t is now realized here that Germany
has been betting on the chance of
French weakness for France. as the
greatest sufferer among the big allied
powers. IS thought the most EulnerableD
as her last desperate stake. the final
double or quits that might snatch vic
tory from defeat. Despite the false
statements about submarines and mill
tary strength. Germany has. it is
thought. nothing else to hope for, but
while the chance OF France throwing up
the sponge was possible it was obvious
that the German war chiefs would hold
on to the bitter end. Now that this
chance has vanished it is believed that
the effect on the German people will be
Nrit al
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Hope ofEarly Triumph mWar
GrOWs, as Paris VieWs Gains
German Army Chiefs Having Fought on in
Belief France Would Weaken, Haze
Seen Mistake 1t Is Claimed

haps. the same thing will happen at
Nerdun. Then we can be certain that
the equilibrium is tending to be upset.
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Not to Fix Meat Prices.

In a statement issued tonight Mr.
Hoover denied there is any foundation
for statement that the food admin
istration has any intention 10 fix prices
of beef Or pork products
The administration hopes to develop
by discussion with representative COM
mittees of the hog producers. the cattle
producers. the commission men and the
packers" the statement says. greater
stabilization of the industry during
the war and in such way as to en-
courage production. to eliminate specu-
lative profits and risks 50 far as may
be and by so doing to protect the con-
sumer. These discussions will take some
time. Action will be taken only after
mature consideration and with the CO.
operation of the groups concerned"
Before Mr.. Hoover left Chicago he was
handed "a formal request from the packers
that he appoint a federal dictator imme
diately to take over entire control of the
livestock industry
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Capture Kaiser's Favorites.

/ ON THE FRENCH FRONT, August a5. :
Men from the German emperor's favor |
its units from Bcandenburg We're captured /
in the latest French attack at Nerdun. I
The prisoners taken in the preceding days
comprise 1,ls5 men and thirty officers
of the 10th Regiment: LOSE men and two .
officers OF the cath Regiment; $50 men
and seventeen officers from the 35th Regi- :.
ment The number OF officers taken was
surprisingly high. showing the morale in
the higher ranks is also diminishing.
The attack began early in the morn.
ing eastward from Avocourt wood to
the west of Lafayette creek, but the ;
enemy thought the assault would oc- 4
cupy larger front. as the artillery
was busy on both sides. When Gen.
Petain-s Saint Morel's division went
over to storm Hin 304 the Germans
were taken completely by surprise and;
lost ground Immediately. Before they
could recover the position was won.
although the French had to wade {
through water waist high. The pris-
oners rounded up were estimated at
loo. The main body of Frenchmen
dashed onward through Death rayine
and attained the objects set by them
after two hours. In some places the
advance reached a depth of 1000 yards
British Official Report.
LONDON. August 25.-The official re-
port from British headquarters in
France tonight reads:
Early this morning the enemy heav-
ily bombarded the positions captured by
us Sunday. southeast of Epehy. and at
tackled Gillemont farm on both TANKS.
After sharp lighting parties Of his
troops succeeded in re-establishing
themselves in "A small portion Of his old
trenches northeast of the farm, but.
were unable to make further progress.
Al all other points the attack wa. re-
pulsed. The farm itself remains in our
hands.
"A hostile raid was driven off with
IoSs this morning northeast of Gouzeau-
court: we had no casualties.
ing the night northwest of Lens and.
took a few prisoners.
Canadians Push Forward. r.
HRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE ANrR
RFIGIUM. August 25.-The Canadianss
again pushed forward their line lastt
night advancing to CONSIDERABLE
depth on a narrow front at the western
edge of Lens. after severe fighting. The.
attack was preceded by heavy artillery,
fire and large numbers of German dead
were found in the trenches occupied
The British casualties were exceptions
ally small.
situation east and northeast of Ypres.
Inverness Copse at the latest reports cone
tin,ied to be The scene of sanguinary fight.
ing AS a result of heavy and repeateds
counter attacks the British were com>r
PEELED yesterday to withdraw temporarily
from the center of this wood. which they
reached on Wednesday. Later they re>
established themselves at most points. 4
and the Germans have since been hurlinle$
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Tho Associated Press Is extensively entitled
to the for republication Of all news credited
TO fs not otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published herein.
All rights of republication OF specia, dispatches
herein also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
WEATHER.

Fair. continued cool today and to-
morrow light northwest winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours end
ing 10 pm. yesterday: Highest. SO, at
2:30 pm. yesterday. Lowest 81. at
am yesterday.
Full report on page ;.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14


 terests here, and it's encouragement means an advertisement for locally made commodities, the value of which cannot possibly be over-estimated. John c. Simpson, whose experience in these mattersl Is well known, is '"'in the saddle" as general manager, and this means that the undertaking will unquestionably be a success.
 One object of an industrial exposi- ton such as this in New England Is to tell the whole world. through what they see of it and reports published of 1t, how many of the worlds needs can be supplied by our home manu- featuring concerns. There is great need for improving New England's export conditions, and this affords a splendid opportunity.
 The world has heard of New Eng land industry, but 1t knows too little of New England's industries.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
Trinity Methodist Church.

The Philathea class will hold a sewing meeting tonight at 7:45 o'clock.
 There will be a meeting of the Wo- mems Home Missionary society with Mrs. Watson Staples, 93 Black Rock avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Mem- bers will take the 2:07 trolley car.
 Rev. w. F. Cook will discuss Pray CT as Communion with God" at the Thursdays night meeting.
 The Western Connecticut association of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society will be held in the West Haven church, Friday, May IS, beginning at 10 o'clock. Miss Laura White of Tokyo. Japan, will be the speaker.
 The Methodist Deaconess' home, New Haven. Connecticut, will hold Open House Day." Wednesday, May 28, afternoon and evening. All Methodist folks are urged to attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
MOBILIZING Whole World to Learn of New Eng lands Industries.

Whole World to Learn of New Eng
 lands Industries. The far-reaching commeFcial value of having All the biggest and best of the manufactured products of. the Con- necticut Valley shown in the coming Industrial Exposition and Export Con- ference, in Springfield, Mass, June 2s to 30, is evidently being appreciated by the states most successful manu- lecturers, many of whom have al- ready signed up for space.
 The Eastern States buildings erect ed last year at cost of f$7OO.0OO will house this first great American Trade Show. The exposition, however, is merely the foundation for the export conference which will hold daily ses- sions for one week. Here will be gathered the leading private and gov ernment experts, and all the export ing information collected in recen. years will be at the disposal of those attending. Representatives from for etgn countries will explain in detail the requirements of their markets and their methods of doing business. Manufacturers who have largely in-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14

creased their capacities to take care of war business are looking to the trade conference to answer the ques- tion of After the war, what7"
 Tn addition to the exhibition and conference. there will be various high grade entertainment features for the general public. Space in the exposi- ton building has been definitely re- stricted in each department and ne- cessarily has the approval of the highest export and commercial in-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
PLANT, PRIEST URGES

Rev. ,. F. Fay of St. Mary's Church
 Endorses Home Garden Movement
 as Means of Helping Nation at War.
 In a sermon to the practitioners of St. Mary's church yesterday morning, Rev. John E. Fay appealed to the congregation to assist in every way the home gardens plan which is being started with such enthusiasm and zeal. In his introductory remarks.
 Father Fay touched on the condi- tions which made it necessary for the United States to become involved in the great European conflict, and urged that every man, woman and child contribute in every measure possible to be of assistance to the cause. The
 priest said that many would be forced to remain at home, while oth-
 CTS gallantly marched away, but there
 was assistance that could be given
 through the home gardens plan. Fa- ther Fay said all should cultivate every piece of available land, even to the back yards
 Next Saturday morning at o'clock class of 200 children will receive holy communion, and on the follow l ing Saturday 1S0 children will re- ! cetve confirmation, Bishop John ]. l Milan of Hartford diocese administer- l ing the sacrament.
 An anniversary high mass was eel ebrated at o'clock this morning for l the late Mrs. Ann Carlin. At 7:3O o'clock months mind high mass was celebrated for the late Dr.. Michael !. Coholan- Rev. Philip Coholan and Hev. Frederick coholan, cons, oficiat- a. An anniversary high mass will be celebrated at o'clock tomorrow morning for Mrs. Ann Callum and on Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock a l months mind mass will be celebrated l for James McGrafl.
 Thursday being q holy day, four
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
First Baptist Church,

The regular meeting of the teach CTS of tho church school will be held Friday night Supper will be served at ' o'clock.
 Members of the Mems Brotherhood who made pledges for the scout room are asked to pay as soon as possible. A. J. Appaeammy, g. native Of India, will speak on "India's Heroes" next Sunday night and the Christian En- deavor society will be in charge.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
MACHINE co. WAR ORDER.
Local Concern Will Build Speed Gears
 For Warships.

For Warships.
 A government contract for 1nachin- ing fifty hydraulic speed gears used for ammunition hoists, elevating and lowering heavy guns, turning turrets and operating the steering mechanism of battleships, has been received by the New Britain Machine company. This order, taken in conjunction with other large orders of a private nature. will necessitate the factory returning to twenty-four hour working sched- ule. ss
 The; Waterbury Tool company has the original contract for the manufac- ture of these speed gears and has sub-contracted with the Machine company for the machine work
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14

masses will be celebrated at 5:3O, q, 5 and 3 o'clock. The 8 o'clock mass will be for the children and the g o'clock g high mass
 Members of the Ladies Temperance society will receive holy communion in a body at the o'clock mass next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
RHEuMAT
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 THAT IS CLAIMED E0R TIT s They have used ..Neutrone Prescrip- ton 99" for all forms of Rheun,atfsrn and Neuralgia. they frankly tell how t is. has proven ifs quick and lassins The words of praise from New Britain's relieved Rheumatic sufferers will prove to many a crippled sufferer . welcome message pointing the way to quick and permanent relief. What is more convincing; than home testimony?
 ''Neutrone Prescription 99" from its remarkable success has sprung into almost instant popularity; it pro- duces results.
 Get Soc or $1.0O bottle today, you will be surprised at the improvement even in 8 short time. Mail orders filled on $1.O0 size.
 seltzer Drug Co. and leading druggists everywhere
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14

The picture was snapped in big city, and scenes such as 1t depicts are repeated throughout the land. There's room. for many thousands more in the army, navy, and marine corps. Step up, young man!