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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28
CARPENTER TELLS
HIS EXPERIENCES
ASAFLY|NG- MAN
By GEORGES CARPENTER.

This necessity of keeping the sky
clear Of enemy observers has Gre
ated the battleplane. 1t may sound
grim joke to call pretty" these
monsters of the air. And yet their
slim bodies, their shapely and small
wings, the light grace OF their poise,
give them the appearance OF a pleas
ure aircraft.
By the side of the slower machines
employed. the liAison aviator, the
photographer or the general observer,
the battle plane looks like a small
puppy gambling around his mother.
Any of them could easily be stored in
a medium-sized drawing room.
It is only when one looks up above
the pilot seat and notices the short.
stumpy tube of a Quick-iring gun
that one realizes the grim purpose OF
these toys OF the air.
1t is no exaggeration to say that
the success OF an attack depends
practically upon the good organiza-
ton OF the air. service. ..s
The modern battle line would be an
invisible puzzle to either side except
for the areoplane. From the trenches
nothing is seen. From the natural
observatories one sees only,a deserted,
desolated stretch of land. The enemy
Is invisible, and its guns and. its de-
lenses are so carefully disguised and
protected that they defy detection.
But once an observer looks down
from a fair height. the outline OF the
trenches. the position of the artillery
appear clear and well defined.
1t is therefore left to the aviator
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28
USES OF FOIL IMPORTANT
IN DEVELOPING OFFICERS
By PROF.. ANTONIO PAPrANo.

National Academy OF Naples and Master-of-Arms OF
the Washington Fencers Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28
FOOTBALL CONTESTS.

Tomorrow's football contests are a.
follows:
Brown VS.. Rhode Island State, al
Providence.
Carlisle VS.. Albright, at Carlisle.
Colgate VS.. Susquehanna, at Hamil
ton.
Dartmouth VS.. Colby. at Hanover.
Penn State VS.. Muhlenberg, at State
College.
Pennsylvania VS.. F. and NJ, at Phil
adelphia.
Rutgers VS.. Ursinus, at Brunswick
VP T., VS.. Richmond, at Blacksburg
West Virginia University VS.. Pitts
burgh. at MorEantown.
west Virginia Wesleyan VS.. Leban'
on Valley, at Buckhannon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28
Y. NC. A..LADS TO HAVE.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Attractive sporting features have
been provided for the Y. NJ. c. A
youngsters tomorrow under. the aus
p.ces OF the boys department.
In the afternoon there will be roller
skating, pushmobile and bicycle races
open to all boys in the District, to be
decided on d street, between" Fiji
teenth and Twenty-second Streets
AT o'clock in the evening w. C.
Smith and W. C. Crabbe will give ex-
hibitions of floating and Of other
fancy stunts in the water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28

airy at the moment the play begins
but without the position being shifted
out of place, these muscles suddenly
begin a rapid play of motion to meet
an offensive attack from an oppon-
ent.
Then, with lightning rapidly, one
lunges. The weight is thrown for,
ward on the bent right knee. the
left leg is rigidly straight out be.
hind, the body is thrown forward and
then, almost with the same speed, the
recovery throws the body back into
the guard position.
know of no sport that brings about
such a complete muscle play as that
OF fencing. In all this maneuvering,
the neck, too. plays an important
part and deep neck and chest muscles,
long uneNercised, are suddenly
brought into play.
Better Than Boxing.
Boxing is the closest approach to
fencing, in its tendency TO exercise
all muscles. but even boxing does not
give full play to the lower limbs. They
are not sufficiently bent in this exer-
else, particularly in the case OF the
amateur boxer. who does not subject
himself to a period OF training at
regular intervals.
Tennis, baseball. rowing. basketball,
football-all tend to develop a certain
group OF muscles at the expense of
other groups, resulting in an over
development in one part and an I'M
acknowledgment in another.
Then, too, l want to discuss the eye,
and the part It plays in fencing. In
the use OF the foil, one is not calling
into play a great amount of brute
strength. Ii is the delicate. strong
wrist guide of a small point toward
spot on the anatomy of the oppon-
ent.
Eye Must BE Quick.
.Quickness OF the eye is absolutely
essential to fencing. Always the eye
must be travelling with the point of
your opponents foil or your own. II
is constantly measuring distances
length of foil, position of opponents
guard, location of the vital spot on
the opponent and all the other in
tricacies OF fencing. At the same time,
IT is not an eyestrain. One must be
constantly solving the offensive or
defensive campaigns OF an opponent,
which may turn on one simple wrist
movement. One must be ever ready
to retreat at a lunge from the other.
OF course, every move made in
fencing is based on the quickness or
slowness of eye-sight. 1t is the
Guickness of the eye to catch and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28

record impressions which result In
instantaneous movements on the part
of the watcher. Work with the foils
too, is of such lightning-like speed
that ones eye must be exercised tc
the full in solving offensive COM
binations of the opponent, or in
working out maneuvers against him
Mental Agility Decides.
Above all, however, it Is mental
agility that distinguishes a great fen
GER from a poor one, in the long run.
Real masters of the foils spend lit
tie time in excess motions or waste
energy. Always they are plotting Il
paigns of attack, attempting to out
guess their opponents, studying and
watching his method of attack which
may suddenly yield a lunge that will
end the bout.
One cannot overlook the value OF
work of this sort wien its benefits
are honestly considered.
Physical culturists OF America have
been too busy developing brute
strength in the past. The physical
culture of the future will be the de-
velopment of muscular skill and deli
cacy. combined with the quality of
accuracy, for the American race is
already plentifully endowed with
brute strength. though lacking IN the
fine application of that strength.
Schools should Take Il Up.
I should be very glad to see the
high schools, public schools. and col
Ieges of the country take up fencing
to a greater extent. 1t is undoubtedly
sport that appeals more to n man
OF wiry, slender frame than to q man
OF large, corpulent build. for the slen-
der man usually has greater speed in
his movements.
1t will train the hands and minds
of school boys in a way that nothing
else can do, and 1t will also be OF the
most invaluable aid to the Govern
ment to encourage fencing among the
boys now in training camps here and
later, during the rest periods in
France.
As a means of producing self-confi-
dence, a knowledge OF fencing Is in
When a soldier i5 in the
trenches before the charge. the fact
that he feels confident that he can
defend himself in a personal en-
gives him a courage and
dash that adds wonderfully to his ef-
This invaluable self-col-
fidence could be instilled into the
American soldiers by training them in
the art and science OF fenc,ug with
the foil and broadsword.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28
EVEN MONEY BETS
ARE OFFERED FOR
BIG TITLE TILT

NEW YORK. Sept. 2s.-Bets at even
money are being made on the worlds
series. No odds are being Offered.
One bet of $4,000 was placed on the
curb Some are offering to that
the White sox take the trst game.
The White Sox are expected to send
all regulars into the series beginning
today with New York In order to put
them on, edge for the big series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28

army in bayonet work. Offensive and
defensive bayOnet work is based on
the same mechanical principle that
guides a master of the foila. 1t is
solely a knowledge of the principle
OF leverage as applied to a foil or a
gun, the ability to receive the con-
tact OF an enemy weapon n such a
position as to make il next to impos,
sible for him to work harm. while
permitting the trained man TO know
at a glance the tactical weakness of
his enemy.
Would Add TO skill.
If the officers themselves were
trained in the manipulation OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-28

In the effort OF the United States
army medical corps to bring the new
national army into the best possible
physical trim, the Importance Of the
use of the foil should not be over
looked.
Fencing has already been partially
recognized as an athletic performance
of. value at the Naval and Military
Academies at ANNAPOLIS aud West
Point, but the use of the foil and
broadsword as developers of mind.
eye, and muscle have been greatly
underestimate.
It's use will be of particular value
in the training OF the new national
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
MANIFESTO BY
SIR WILFRID
Former Canadian Premier
Now Talking "Conscrip-
ton of Wealth"
fRv AssocIated Prsss.l

Ottawa, Nov. 5.-Sir wilfrid
Laurier. veteran leader of the oppo-
sition in parliament, issued a mani
festo ito the Canadian people" last
night, in which he outlined the plat
form upon which his party will stand
in the election next month.
On the all-important question of
participation in the war, Sir Wilfrid
claimed that "a fundamental objec-
tion to the governments policy Of
CONSUMPTION is that it conscripts
human life only and does not attempt
to conscript wealth, resources, or the
services of any persons other than
those who come within the age limit
prescribed by the military service
act"
The first duty of the Laurier ad-
he asserted, would be
ito find the men, money and re-
sources necessary TO insure the full
est measure of support to our heroic
soldiers at the front and to enable
Canada to continue to the very end
to do her part TO win the war"
"As to the present military service
act" he added, my policy will be
not to proceed further under its
provisions until the people have an
to pronounce upon IL by
way of a referendum. / pledge my
self forthwith to submit the act TO
the people and with my followers to
carry out the wishes of the majority
Of the nation as thus expressed"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
CLAIM PRESENT
RATES A MENACE
TO STABILITY OF
THE RAILROADS
Application for Is Per
Cent Advance Again
Before Commission
REA URGES 1T
AS NECESSITY
Increase In Cost of Labor
and Materials Is Cited
By Attorneys
CBy Associated Prsss.)

Washington, Nov. 5.-The reopen
ing Of the Is per cent advance case
before the Interstate commerce COM
mission today was marked by claims
Of counsel Of eastern railroads that
transportation facilities and finan-
cial stability Of the roads are menac-
ed by prevailing rates.
I'VE cannot afford TO make mis-
takes" declared Samuel Rea, presi-
dent OF the Pennsylvania railroad, in
opening the case. 1T is not a time
for panic, but neither is it a time for
disregarding the facts Of increasing
expenses. OF diminishing net operating
income of deferred maintenance. Of
lack Of present facilities and inabili-
ty to provide future ones"
War time conditions, with the re-
sultant increase in the cost Of labor
and materials make it imperative
that an advance over the present
rates be granted, asserted counsel
representing 3s systems operating
east Of the Mississippi and north OF
the Ohio rivers. If the roads are
to handle the great volume Of war
time traffic. without mourning the
imminent risk Of financial reverses,
it was asserted that better provision
must be made by the government
Must Maintain Roads.
With the successful prosecution OF
the war, the paramount duty OF the
nation and effectiveness of the
mObilized industrial machine to sup
ply men, munitions and foodstuffs
limited TO a great extent by trans
portation resources, il is of primary
national interest, il was urged that
no means or maintaining adequate
railroad facilities and OF strengthen
ing 'imperilled railroad credit" being
neglected.
Decision to reopen the case after
an interval OF four months was an
nounced by the commission in a re-
cent letter to George Stuart Patter-
son, chief counsel for the roads. Al
though the hearing affects immedi-
ately only those roads operating in
the east, the result is expected to
have a bearing on rates throughout
lne country OaliE hCdAAubS "AA
for several weeks, 1t is be-
lieved, with prospect that disposition
OF the case will come before the end
of the year.
other railroad representatives who
were on hand prepared to make gen.
eral statements when the hearing
began were Alfred H. Smith, Of the
New York Central: Jas. H. Hustis, of
the Boston and Maine, and Frederick
d. Underwood, OF the Erie. i
When, in May, the eastern carriers
asked for a Is per cent rate increase
they estimated that war time prices
of labor and materials would in
crease their operating charges by
S235 .OOO, 600. Later compilations,
presented today indicate an increase
Of S27O, ,0O0, 900 based on the 1916
volume of business. while increased
revenues from rate advances since
the first of the year total $4,000
600.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
CHRISTMAS In
THE TRENCHES
Y. M. G. A. Plans Trees
And Gifts For All Amer
leans In France
tBy Associated Press.l

American training camp IN
France, Nov. 5.-American soldiers
in France will be treated to genuine
old fashioned American Christmas
in the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation huts. There will be celebra-
tions with Christmas trees, not only
at the base camps in the American
training zone. but also behind the
trenches from which the American
boys now are facing the Germans.
France will supply a tree for
every hut and the Y. M. c. A. with
the expected help from home, viii
provide a gift for every soldier.
Movements Of the troops make it inn
possible to guarantee that individ-
ually addressed presents will reach
the person to whom they are sent in
every case. but the ''red triangle orr
ganizatioh" as the Y. NJ. c. A. now
is being called here, intends that
every man shall be remembered, even
il the Christmas package addressed
to him personally from home, cannot
be delivered. N
The Christmas feast and Yuletide
are being planned at
the Paris headquarters.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
CRv AssocIatsd Prsss.n

Washington, Nov. s. - American
troops captured by the Germans in
the trench raid on the morning Of
Nov. 3. probably were trapped in
their dugouts and forced to sur
render or be blown to pieces with
hand grenades without a chance for
their lives.
This is the only explanation Of
army officers today. lacking any de-
tails OF the fight.
General PeTshing's brief report
merely stated that the German artiI-
lery had dropped a heavy barrage
fire about a sector of the trench,
cutting the men of from help. No
explanation Of the eight casualties
and the twelve men taken prisoner
was received. The fact that one
wounded German was captured,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
WAGE SCALE NOT
SATISFACTORY
Advances Of 10 To 81 Per
Cent Not Enough For
Ship Builders
lBy Associated Press3

San Francisco. Cal, Nov. 5.-The
new wage scale for shipyards in the
San Francisco, Columbia river and
Puget sound districts. announced by
the United States sl1ipbuilding labor
adjustment board last night, threat
ems to produce another labor crisis.
Although the new wages represent
advances of from 10 to 81 per cent
over the old scale, the leaders OF the
employees claim these do not meet the
advance in the cost OF living.
The decision followed strikes in
the coast yard at which temporary
agreements were effected between
owners and workers pending an ad-
justment by the board, which was
to hold during the period Of
the war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
War Department Weekly
Statement Comments on
New Western Front
FROM NORTH SEA
TO THE ADRIATIC
Principal Battlefront Still
Remains In France and
r.. Flanders
lRn Associatad Press.n

Washington, Nov. 5.-England,
France and Italy stand firmly united
to oppose any further advance Of
the enemy in the Italian sector, says
the war departments weekly review
Of military operations.
The statement suggests that the
Teutons probably thought Italy
would be left to her fate or that the
allies would be unable to dispatch
the necessary forces in time but de-
clares that England and France al
ready have sent large reinforce
ments and that the western front to-
day stretches from the North sea to
the Adriatic.
Only bare mention is made by the
department of the American troops
in France.
Events in Italy must not lead US
to forget that the principal battle
front remains in France and F1and-
ers. where our forces are fighting,
the statement adds.
The statement in part follows:
Our attention during the past
week has been centered on the
gigantic struggle now going on in
the F,riuli plain. The Austro- German
forces. breaking through the Italian
defenses along the upper reaches OF
the Isonzo have erupted into the
lowlands, and carried forward a
series of rapidly co-ordinated opera
tions, which have resulted in the
conquest Of much territory.
Not Trench Warfare.
Trench warfare has, for the time
being, been abandoned. Great troop
masses are maneuvering in open
country.
'In Flanders allied attacks were
particularly successful. The British
have compelled the Germans to re-
tire north OF the Ypres- -Roulers road.
North of the Aisne the French
have enlarged their success Of the
preceding week by taking certain
villages, which they have success
fully held in the face of strong coun-
ter attacks by the enemy. Though
mentioned only briefly in dispatches,
these operations are OF great tao
tical importance.
THE Germans unable to with
stand the pressure Of the French in
this sector, have made a retiring
AS yet no indications
have been received as to it's extent,
IL Is anticipated that IL
may result in a readjustment Of the
enemy line in the region Of Laon, La.
Fere and even northward to st.
Quentin.
"In the Verdun sector the enemy,
after violent bombardments, launch
ed several sanguinary attacks, which
were beaten or by the French. One
attack in the area Of Chaume wood
was temporarily successful.
THE Germans have evacuated the
Werder peninsula. This leaves the
enemy without any foothold on the
north peninsula Of the Gulf OF Riga
and would indicate that he is con-
no further advance on
Petrograd for the time being.
"In Palestine the British have
scored a distinct success by the cap
ture Of BeeEsheba, including a large
Of prisoners. The Turkish
forces, commanded by German ON
GERS and assisted by heavy artillery,
put up a determined resistance.
THE British are extending their
gains in this area and pushing north
ward toward Jerusalem. which OBJ
jective is now less than 40 miles
distant"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
u. s. Socialists
Are Only Ones
Not Patriotic
fBv Aasociated Press }

Lincoln. Ill. Nov. addressing
a patriotic mass meeting here last
night, B. f. Harris, OF Champaign.
H.. who il a member OF the Illinois
State Council OF Defense, asserted
that with the exception Of those in
the United States. Socialists Of every
nation are standing by their gov
ernments.
Here in America" said Mr.. Har-
ris, only the kaiser's friends and
the enemies OF civilization and es-
tablished law, stand under the So
cialist banner. They are led by Ger
mer and Berger, born in Germany
and Austria, and Hillquit Of Russia,
aided by big Bill Haywood"
The speaker quoted the alleged
Socialist pledge against the war and
conscription, and from Mr.. Hillquit,
candidate for mayor Of New York
city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
May Have Intended To
Fight Only Delaying Ac-
tions in This Region
OTHER LINES OF
DEFENSE AVAILABLE
American Troops Sustain
Their First Night
Trench Raid
(Associated Press VA summarv.l

ASSOCIATED Press War Summary
ltalys situation appears increas-
ingly grave today with the an
nouncement from Rome that the
Taghamento river, west of which
General Cadorna had established his
new line had been crossed by the
Austro-German invaders.
The crossing Of the river apparent
ly has not yet been in sufficient force
Tagliamento line, but the Teutonic
commander undoubtedly will make
the most OF the opening he has fore
ed, TO debouch against the Italian
positions north and south of the
point where he has gained a footing
on the west bank OF the stream.
That this process Is already under
way is indicated by the fact that
Rome tells OF increasing Austro-
German pressure against the Italian
left wing, where the crossing was
effected.
Spot Chosen fer crossina.
The spot selected by the enemy
for the successful attempt-near
Pinzano, about forty miles from the
mouth OF the river and about seven
teen miles northwest OF Udine-was
at a point where the marshy ground
encountered further to the south be-
gins TO disappear, the banks rising
preceptibly and the river mar
rowing down.
II General Cadorna decides to aban-
don the TagIiamento line, at which ft
is by no means certain that he in
tended to fight more than a delaying
action, his next natural stand for the
defense of Venice will be at the
Levinza, ten 20 fifteen miles furth-
er west, or finally at the PiaVe, some
ten miles further in that direction.
Meanwhile, as the opposing armies
mastery of the field, the entente
French premiers and military adviH-
ers are in council, in Rome TO deal
with the situation, which admittedly
is recognized as grave, coupled as the
powerful attack from the east Is
with the threat OF a fianking move
ment by the Austro- German forces
southwark in the Trentino, to the west
Of the present battlefront.
May Renew Assault.
Signs Of a probable impending re-
newal Of the offensive by Field Mar
shal Haig in Belgium may be seen In
the German statement on the west
ern front operations. This reports
the opening last night Of a heavy,
destructive bombardment along the
User lowlands and from Houtholst
wood to the Ypres- Confines canal
This means, apparently, that Halg's
guns have opened up forcefully along
virtually the entire front from the
North sea to the French border.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
DRAW POLISH
CONSTITUTION
Will Be Independent State
With King Of Roman
Catholic Faith

Berlin, Sunday, Nov. T., via Lon
don, Nov. 5.-The constitution Of the
new Polish state is a document con-
tanning nine paragraphs and one
hundred and fifty-one articles.
Professor Cybichowski, Of Warsaw.
who was commissioned to make the
draft, which was approved by a
former state council, states that the
charter contains the following proW-
sions:
Poland to be an independent
IN view of the fact that an over
whelming percentage Of the popula-
ton is of the Roman Catholic faith
ii Is ordered that the ruling house
be of the same faith.
Catholicism is prescribed as being
the official religion to be recognized
in connection with state functions
and official ceremonies. Beyond that
fun freedom Of religious belief Is
vouchsafed.
The state is to be a hereditary
monarchy, the diet to elect the ruler
and control the dynasty's affairs and
Euccessorship. IL the king marries
without the consent of the diet he
forfeits his crown, This proviso is
intended to preclude the possibility
of a feminine member or an un-
friendiv power attaining the throne.
The king is obliged TO reside con-
stantly at home and is not permit
ted to be represented through a
substitute authority or be sovereign
Of another state at the same time.
This disposes Of the rumor that
Emperor Kari will be proclaimed
King OF Poland.
Parliament will consist Of two
the lower house to be
elected on the basis OF a general
secret direct ballot Of one deputy 70
every sixty thousand inhabitants.
Halt of the senate will be elected, the
remainder TO be appointed by the
king. Deputies win serve five years
and senators ten.