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Evening star., 1917-09-23
NOW KNOWN AS MT. VERNON.
German Ship Seized by the q. S.
Has Been Renamed.

In honor of the home of the Father
of His Country on the Potomac at
Mount Vernon. the big North German
Lloyd steamship Kronprinzessin Cecelie,
which is being made ready for service
with the feet that will carry men and
army supplies across the Atlantic, is
to be renamed Mount Vernon. The
big ship is now in the hands of the
mechanics. who are repairing damage
done her by her German engineers. and
1t is expected she will be ready for
service in about three weeks. She will
be the only vessel of any size under
the American nag named in honor Of
the home Of Gen. Washington.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
MANY CITIES TAKE PART.
Washington to Help Celebrate Late
DR., McGlynn's Birthday

NEW YORK. September 22.-SImuI-
taneous celebrations of the eightieth
of the birth of the Rev.
DR.. Edward McGlynn, who was widely
known as Catholic priest. will be held
September 27 in this city. Washington,
Cincinnati. Boston. Buffalo, Albany,
Newburgh. N. y: Detroit. Chicago,
Denver and San Francisco and in Glas-
cow Scotland, in Spain and in Sydney,
Australia, it was announced here to-
day.
Addresses by prominent men will be
made in each city. DR.. McGlynn was
born in this city in 1897 and died at
Newburgh in 1900.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
TO REGISTER BOOT BUYERS.
France Fixes Price for NATIONAL
Supply of Footwear.

PARIS, September 22-The first supply
Of national boots" will be on sale
throughout France in the first week Of
October. All retailers. to whom fair
rate of profit will be assured. must bind
themselves not to charge more than the
fixed official price. They must keep n
register Of the names of purchasers and
must display the goods with attractive
price labels attached in their store win
lows.
Half a million pairs of boots will be
ready by the beginning of November.
Tho price Of mems shoes will be 2S francs.
while boots for women will bring %
francs. These prices are about half those
Evening star., 1917-09-23
In Hands of Capt. Washburn.

The work of organizing the battalion
has been turned over to Capt. Wash
burn. who Will have complete authority
to effect it's full formation at the earli-
est possible date His selection is a big
honor TO the District. and Capt. Wash
burn is being freely congratulated by
fellow officers. No successors to the
cavalry officers will likely be selected
because the squadron is already going
through the transfer process from cav
airy to artillery.
All troops of the division will start
tomorrow on the intensified course Of
training. which has been prescribed
by the War College. Perforce the
first days of the training will be along
the lines of the fundamental prelimi-
naries. but 1t soon will branch out into
the much more elaborate instruction in
preparation for the newer warfare.
Later on this instruction will include
all of the advanced stages Of trench
warfare, such as bomb throwing and
sapping. After the first few weeks
Of training they Will go into the
elaborate trenches being constructed
here. and will receive their schooling
under real trench fighting conditions.
In this work the regiment of en-
gineers will play an important part
The War Department at Washington
has made known that the engineers
are to be made proficient in the use
OF poisonous gases and they will be
given elaborate instruction in this line
of work down here IL the present plans
carry. Both offensive and defensive
gas fighting will be demonstrated
The troops here have developed a new
spirit since it became known that there
are to be no more training camps and
that the officers of the future are the
men who make good in the Army as 1t
is now. Any resentment that might
have been expressed over the old plan
is allayed by the statement that the
way now to become an officer is 10
make good in the ranks. H H K.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
DISTRICT HONORED
At CAMP NJ 'CLELLAN
Capt. Washburn Heads Ma
chine Gun Battalion; Lieut..
KessineIl His Adjutant.
WORK FOR ENGINEER UNIT
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAMP MCCLELLAN. ANNISTON. Ala,
September 22.-Capt. J. II. Washburn
of the District of Columbia cavalry
squadron has been placed in command
Of the Division Machine Gun Battalion
and First Lieut.. G. j. Kessinell OF
Washington, also of the cavalry squad
ron. has been named his adjutant. This
announcement was made at the head
quarters of the 10Th Division today
Capt Washburn supplants Maj. STAN
ley NJ. Martin of the 1st Virginia In
fantry. who was named to command
the battalion when it's organization
was announced at the division head
quarters a week ago. Lieut.. Blair Will
son of the 4th Virginia Infantry. who
was named the battalion adjutant
week ago, also has been relieved, in
favor of Lieut.. Kessinell.
What occasioned the chanN, is not
known. but it is believed that develop
ments in the organization of the di-
vision have made 1t imperative that Mai.
Martin be given some other work of re-
SponSibility
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Many Expressions of Regret.

News of the death of Mr.. Boyd elicit
ed expressions of sorrow last night
from large circle of friends in WASH
ington. with whom he had come in fire.
quent contact during his long railroad
career. While he lived in Philadel-
phia, business brought him to Wash
ington so frequently that in a sense
the National Capital was his home. 1t
was here that President Harrison and
Mr Boyd developed a warm friendship
that continued throughout the life OF
the former chief executive. He accom- =
panied many of the Presidents on their
tours of the country, and his extremely
genial and social disposition never
failed to win him friends.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Mrs. Armour's Father Dies at 81.

SUFFIELD, Conn. September 22.-
Martin J. Sheldon, father of Mrs. J.
Ogden Armour of Chicago. died at his
summer home here today. aged ninety
one years. He came here two weeks
ago from his New York residence He
was born at West Sumeld.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
$5,OOO,OOO in Codicil.

LOUISVILLE. KY. September "a
Aside from $4,000. 900 bequeather to her
second husband in a codicil executed
here about a month before her death.
July 81. the entire estate of Mrs. Rob-
ert Worth Bingham. formerly Mrs.
will filed at West Palm Beach. Fla.
August s. the bulk of it going to her
niece. Mrs. Louise Wise Lewis. There
have been many rumors since the filing
here for probate of the codicil naming
her husband as beneficiary that it
would be attacked by the legatees
named in her will
Indication of such intention was seen
by many in the questions addressed to
witnesses at the time the codicil was
filed. Among these questions were sew
eral designed to establish whether or
not Mrs. Bingham was under the in
huence of any drug when the codicil
was signed.
Recently Mrs. Bingham's grave at
Wilmington. N. c.. has been placed un-
der guard at the direction of members
Of her family. and rumors than an au-
topsy was to be performed upon her
body have been current.
Yesterday it was announced here by
attorneys for Judge Bingham that the
offices Of Dr. r. NJ. Ravitch. who at
tended Mrs. Bingham before her death,
had been entered and records of the
narcotic prescriptions given by him
stolen.
The will in detail provided that Mrs.
Lewis was to receive all the real estate
held by Mrs. Bingham except that
vested in trustees under the will of
Henry NJ. Flagler. and requested that
she dispose of 1t by will SO that her
father and mother should not receive
any part of it. In addition. Mrs. Bing-
ham bequeathed her pearls. among
which was rope of pearls said to be
valued at $1,000,000. to Mrs. Lewis.
The remainder of Mrs Bingham's jew
elry was bequeathed to her sister. Jes-
sic Kenan Wise. and Sarah Graham
Kenan. except one piece to Alice Ke-
nan.
OF the remainder of her property it
was provided there was to be left to
W. r. Kenan. jr.. and w. A. Blount. in
trust for william r. kenan. jr, Jessie
Kenan Wise and Sarah Graham Kenan.
Standard Oil stock. in the following
companies: Standard Oil Company of
California. $3.50 shares: Standard Oil of
Indiana. $500 shares: Standard Oil of
Kansas. 800 shares: Standard Oil of
Kentucky, $50 shares: Standard Oil of
Nebraska. $50 shares: Standard OIL of
New Jersey. 1000 shares: Standard Oil
of New York. 10000 shares, and Stand
ard Oil of Ohio. 500 shares. In addition
to these larger bequests there were
number of smaller legacies ranging
from $1,000 to 100000.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Ten of Twenty-0ne Charges in
Impeachment Sustained at
High Courts Session.
EVERYTHING WILL BE
ALL RIGHT" HE SAYS
Four Legislators Stick to Accused
Man Throughout as He Faces
Charge Of Misusing Funds.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
AUSTIN. Tex, September 22.-Gov.
James E Ferguson was impeached by
the state senate today. The senate high
court sustained ten of the twenty-ons
charges in the bill Of impeachment.
which had been returned to It by the
lower house committee of the whole.
The vote on the first article-that he
used $500 OF state funds to settle a
personal obligation-was sufficient to
convict A two-thirds vote was neces-
sary. The ballot was: Ayes, 81: noes, 4.
Next Tuesday at noon the senate will
formally pronounce its judgment. Con-
viction carries with it, 1t is understood.
debarment from future Offices. but this
condition possibly may be ameliorated.
Tonight the governor is completely
severed from the position to which he
was twice elected by the people. Act
ing Gov. William P. Hobby. an editor OF
Beaumont. assumes the full power of
Office His tenure will extend to Janu.
ary, 1919.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
King Visibly Affected.

The King was visibly affected by the
sight of the veteran regiments with
their ragged banners flying in the
breeze as they marched past the re-
viewing stand in the brilliant sunshine.
He himself pinned on the breasts of
number of officers and men Helgian
decorations for bravery.
Among those decorated were Gems.
Fayolle. Guillemas. Castelnau, Philip
pot and Garon. Gen. Castelnau also re-
Oeived from the hands of NJ. Poincare
the French military medal. which Is the
highest possible honor for a general, as
the medal is only given to soldiers be-
low the commissioned rank ordinarily.
but may be conferred upon a successful
commanding general
After the review the king and the
president had lunch in the citadel at
Verdun, later visiting the greater por-
tion Of the historic battle-ground. The
Germans daily throw hundreds of heavy
shells into the city. doing. however.
only slight material damage to the
heap of bricks and mortar. which is all
that is left of the city's houses. The
city is unoccupied by civilians and
there are no troops in the garrison
there.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Dead Strewn Over Ground.

The assault here was most deter
mined and sanguinary fighting follow
ed. At one point the onrushing enemy
penetrated the British line for dis
tance of fifth of mile. but was
quickly driven out at the point of the
bayonet. and the whole attacking force
was compelled to retreat. leaving the
sf9ub 9nntber small counter attack which
was attempted in an adjacent sector
was broken up by artillery fire before
the Germans even came in contact with
the British infantry.
shortly after S o'clock last night the
Germans launched strong counter at
.acks on a m1le-and-a-half front astride
the Ypres-Menin road. along the British
defenses east Of Inverness copse and
Evening star., 1917-09-23

In a new type of coal stove air is
drawn into pipes at the sides, heated
and expelled from the top, either into
the surrounding room OF into pipes to
be conveyed to other rooms.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Could Avoid Objections.

'All the other inconveniences and OBJ
5ections could be avoided by suppress!ng
conscription with the proviso that it could
not be re-established without law ap-
proved by the people. which. in normal
conditions, would be improba able-indeed
morally impossible. To this some would
object that certain governments first
would declare war and then present a
bill to parliament for the adoption Of
conscription and the formation of a large
standing army, which parliament un-
doubtedly would pass from patriotic mo-
tives. All this would be possible, but it
would be difficult as such government
first would have to violate a treaty signed
in conjunction with all civilized nations
Then it would not always be possible to
induce parliament to vote large military
appropriat tons
Evening star., 1917-09-23
DEBT BURDEN
SHOWN BY AN EXPERT
Government Reported to Have Set
Four Months as Limit for Con-
tinuance of War.
(CableEram to The Sunday Star and
New York Times. Copyright, 1919

(CableGram to The Sunday Star and
New York Times. Copyright, 1917
MILAN. September Pa vast ocean
of debts and taxes" Such is the de-
scription of Austria's financial position
in remarkable study from the pen of
an eminent Austrian economic expert.
Prof. SomnereGger, in an issue of the
Reichspost received here today.
On the optimistic supposition that the
war will end by the dawn of the new
year. the war debt of the monarchy
would stand. he says at $4,000, 600, 900
of crowns tabout s11.500. .o0o.o0o) plus
1880. 100000 crowns of pre-war debt,
plus the expenditure for disarmament.
restoration of devastated provinces and
renewal of material for railways and
navigation. making a round total of
10000. 100000 crowns (about $l6,O00,-
600. .0O0)
Austrias war loans. says Prof. Som
meregger. cover actual expenses only
to the extent of slightly more than SO
per cent. while the obligations she has
contracted with Austro-Gernan bank
ing concerns can only be lightened ap-
proXirlately on a basis of interest. At
the end of June, 1916, it was officially
calculated that 2s0.000.00O crowns
(about s64.000,000) were required for
the payment of interest 100000
600 of banking debts, and since that
time these debts have undergone a con-
siderabl increase. Next December Aus
tria will need another $500, 900, 900 to
meet interest due and of this sum all
but $50. 900 has been levied in the shape
of fresh taxation.
Much Greater Peace Budget.
Prof. Sommeregger shows further
that the expenditure incurred through
the war for increased salaries. rents
and pensions amounts to another 200
100000 crowns. In view, therefore, of
the fact that Austria is relatively
poorer and her financial burden heavier
than other belligerents and that the
prospects of speedy recuperation are
anything but brilliant. her normal i'm
perial budget even on the most favor
able peace hypothesis will have swollen
| to the extent of some three billions be-
| yond the prewar point The professor
sees no possibility of averting dire ruin
except by insisting on special in
demnity for Austria.
| Apropos of Prof. Sommereggers dec
larations. reports have been circulat-
| ing in important banking circles here
! that Austria recently sent q sort of
ultimatum to Berlin fixing a space of
| four months as the maximum limit of
her power to prolong hostilities.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Believed Teutonic Notes Are
Part of Propaganda That
Has FaIsity as Basis.
ONLY NEW APPEAL
BY POPE TO BE Needed
Britain Points Out That Germany
and Austria Have Ignored
Restoration and Reparation."

There will be no further discussion of
peace at this time by the United States
and the entente allies unless it is forced
by fresh appeal from Pope Benedict
This was clearly indicated both at the
State Department and by allied diplo-
mats yesterday after publication of the
unofficial texts Of the replies of Ger
many and Austria to the papal appeal
There was nothing unexpected in either
response, although the Austrian note
aroused some interest because of its ap-
parent sincerity.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
KING ALBERT REVIEWS
DEFENDERS At WRDUN
Visibly Affected as French Troops,
With Ragged Banners.
March By.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ON THE FRENCH FRONT, Septem-
ber 22.-The soul of Belgium paid
homage to the spirit of Verdun today.
when King Albert reviewed in the vi
cinity of the eastern fortress number
Of regiments representing the divisions
whose heroic conduct won back from
the Germans within a few days ter
ritory which took the armies of the
German crown prince many long
months of fighting to conquer
While King Albert. accompanied by
President Poincare and Gen. Petain.
was saluting the shot-torn banners,
two German aircraft approached the
reviewing ground and the playing of
the Belgian and French national an
thems was interspersed by the explo-
sion of anti-aircraft shells and the rat
Ting of aerial machine guns. 1t was
learned later that one German airplane
was brought down few miles away.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Another View of Situation.

Those who held that Germany was re-
sponsible for Austria's attitude pointed
out that it was not improbable that Ger
many, herself wearied and weakened, was
using Austria to force further the wedge
OF peace while she remained in the back
ground to gain such advantages as may
come to the one not too eager to yield
Officials of this government have not
changed their conviction that while the
Pope was actuated by the noblest motives,
the governments of the central powers
are nevertheless taking full advantage to
further skillfully conducted peace prop
aganda that has only falsity for its basis
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Newspaper Men His Friends.

Mr. Boyd had many warm and de-
voted friends among the newspaper
men and the corps of Washington cor
respondents, as we'll among the
senior statesmen. senators and repre-
sentatives of long service in Washing
ton. He was held in affectionate regard
by the senior members of the corps of
writer's with whom he had been thrown
in personal contact during the years of
his incumbency in the passenger de-
partment of the Pennsylvania railroad.
In former years 1t was his custom to
attend many OF the national conventions
in company with the Washington corre-
spondents. upon several occasions going
with them on special trains made up for
their accommodation. For many years IT
was the practice of the Pennsylvania rail-
road to invite the corps Of correspondents.
together with some public men and citi-
zens of the capital. upon an annual outing
continuing usually from Friday until
Monday-to Cape May or Cresson Springs
and. with ladies of their family. to be the
guests of the road during the entire trip
Mr. Boyd always took great personal in
terest and pleasure in these occasions
which in some instances marked the be-
ginning of friendships that have contin-
ued for more than quarter Of century
Evening star., 1917-09-23
To Study American Supplies.

One purpose of Lord Readings mis-
sion is to ascertain what supplies this
country may be able TO furnish the
allies during the remainder of the
struggle without diverting supplies
needed for American military, naval
or domestic consumption.
Indications are that the allies will
request a volume of materials bound
cd only by Americas ability to produce
and the Transatlantic transportation
facilities. A detail OF the program un-
der consideration is the manufacture
Of a huge scale of munitions here for
the allies.
The munitions requirements. how
ever. form but a small part of the
total. Coal. copper, iron and steel.
foodstuffs and clothing are still needed
IN tremendous volume. Co ordination
of these requirements is one of the
chief topics under consideration in the
proposed program.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Great Battle Goes On
in the Region of Ypres
British Fall Back at One Point but Germans
Generally Are Repuzsed Suffering
Extremely Heavy Casualties

Dumbarton lakes. The fighting here
was severe. and at latest reports was
still raging on the right. in the neigh
borhood of Tower Hamlets. which have
been the scene of almost continuous
strife since the offensive began.
On the left of this attack the British
line was reported to be intact, but no
news had been received about the situa-
tion on the right up to the time of the
sending of this dispatch
A hostile counter attack east of
Langemarck was shattered by the Brit
ish artillery. and in the same section
the British improved their positions in
the neighborhood OF Schuler farm.
When the advance began Thursday the
British purposely pushed by an both
sides of German redoubt at Schuler
farm and left it in a pocket. This was
because of the marshy nature of the
ground around it, which made infantry
work difficult.
Evening star., 1917-09-23
Expect Fresh Attempt.

Ofhcials believe that. heartened by the
replies Of the central powers, the Pope
VIII make fresh attempt to bring the
beli1gerents together at the peace table.
II he does. it was indicated that. while
his note would receive courteous con-
sideration, it would strike no responsive
chord so far as the United States is
concerned. unless addressed directly to
the points involved in President VIII
sons reply to the first communication
from the Vatican.
Notwithstanding the apparent sin
cerity of Austria's reply. some diplo-
mats held the opinion that Germany
was responsible to a large measure for
it's character. Many government Of
ficials, however, appeared to think that
Austria's response was the cry of gov
ernment sickened by warfare and per-
haps indicated a growing spirit of re-
volt against German domination.
Evening star., 1917-09-23

me BRUSH improved their positions in
When the advance began Thursday the
British purposely pushed by an both
sides of German redoubt at Schuler
farm and left it in a pocket This was
because of the marshy nature of the
ground around it, which made infantry
work difficult.
Germans Are Driven Out.
PARIS. September 22.-The official
statement from the war office tonight
reads:
THE artillery on both sides was very
active on the whole Aisne front, notably
near the Monne5ean farm and in the
regions of Cerny and Courcy. In
Champagne the Germans delivered an
attack against our positions between
Maisons de Champagne and Massiges.
some enemy groups were able to reach
our ilnes and gain foothold in a
trench element but were driven out In
a spirited engagement.
ON our side we penetrated Ger
man trench near Beausejour, DESTROYED
shelters and brought back material.
'On the right bank of the Meuse there
were quite lively artillery actions near
bezonvaux. In upper Alsace patrol
encounters took place east of Seppois.
During the period of the last ten
days nfteen German airplanes and one
captive balloon were brought down by
our pilots, and twenty-nine enemy air
planes were forced to land in their own
lines In a damaged condition, after en-
gagements"
Germans Claim Air Victories.
BERLIN, September 20. via Iondo,
Ihirty-nfne enemy airplanes were shot
down on the western front by the Ger
mans Thursday and Friday, army head
Quarters announced today. Three Ger
man machines were lost
The British delivered attacks yester.
day along the line from Langemarck
TO Hollebeke. These. the official state
ment says. were repulsed
This morning local infantry engage
ments developed after an Increase In
the artillery fire. All these. it is stated.
ended with success for the Germans.
Regarding operations on the western
front the statement says:
Front OF Crown Prince Rupprecht Of
ss saSarla; r AFTER violent outburst of
hre. followed by local attacks by the
enemy near st. Julien, which were nm.
'uccessful, the artillery battle on the
'landers front weakened YESTERDAY
morning. At midday again it Increased
o great violence on the coast and from
the evening the strongest drumfire
commenced suddenly and lasted an
hour from Langemarck to Hollebeke
After this the British infantry again
" Tie dttaCR on manv nOinfS 9
If the front. Notwithstanding the
devastating effect of our artillery de-
Tense. the enemy assault was carried
out and was repulsed in hand-to-hand
lighting. especially between the Boes-
inghe, Staden and the Ypres-Roulers
Dad.
Further south to the canal near
Hollebeke the weight Of our destruc-
i've fire broke down the enemy attack
ing waves Only at isolated points
were the English storming troops able
TO leave their crater positions and thew
were repulsed. This morning, after a
further increase In firing. local infan-
try engagements developed All ter
minated successfully for US.
With the other armies on the western
front there was only slight fighting
activity.
"Aviators took a prominent part in
the fighting in Flanders In the last
two days thirty-nine enemy airplanes
and two captive balloons were shot
down. Three of our aviators fell.'