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The evening world., 1917-03-13
FRENCH REPULSE
ATTACK At VERDUN;
SO|SSONS SHELLED
Three Surprise Raids Made on
German Trenches Be-
tween Avre and AiSne.

PARIS. March IA strong Ger
man offensive on the LouvemOnt work
Of Verdun was easily repulsed by the
French forces, to-day's official state
ment asserted.
Solssons was bombarded during the
night. Between the Avre and the
Asne the French succe ssfully raided
German trenches. French forces also
successfully repulsed two attacks. one
on tho Crony road, the other near
Beaulne and Chivy.
The statement follows:
Between the Avre and the Aisne
French detachments late yesterday
made three surprise attacks ON Ger
man trenches. They blew them up
and took prisoners. Ine Germans
bomharded Scissors during the night.
On the Coury Road strong enemy
detachment attempted to approach
our lines. II was repulsed. Further
more, another German attempt, In the
region OF Beaulne-et-C -Chivy, was
broken w by our fire.
The artillery fighting was rather
lively In the sector OF Troyon. Nest
OF MalsOns dc Champagne the der
mans yesterday evening made a
violent cOunter-attack ON HIN 1856.
Our curtain OF fire and machine guns
checked the attackers promptly. We
maintained all our positions.
Elsewhere the night was calm,
being marked only by artillery fight
ing. Tho number OF prisoners taken
by us yesterday reached $50, including
three officers. On tho right bank or
the Meuso (Verdun 'front.' u surprise
attack undertaken by the enemy
against our works In the region Of
Louvemont was repIlsed easily by
grenades."
The evening world., 1917-03-13
NEW PEACE MOVE
EXPECTED SOON
BY THE DIPLOMATS
Empty Stomachs and Tre-
mendous Financial Burden
May Hasten End of War,

WASHINGTON, March iS,--A gem
eral peace move will be launched
within three or four months, accord
ing to views OF diplomats and officials
In Washington who believe there are
many elements tending TO bring tho
great world war 90 Its closing stage.
These elements include an increas-
ingly acute food situation In ell the
warning nations. particularly among
the Central Powers; q growing un-
rest among the peoples as indicated
by the dissatisfaction manifested to-
ward the Entente Cabinets; possl-
bllity OF any one OF the principal ma
tions breaking suddenly under the
military strain, and a growing be-
lief that neither side can achieve an
overwhelming victory such as would
force a strictly military peace.
1t is now believed here that Presi-
dent Wilson's suggested peace with
out victory" will result in fact and
possibly not later than July /. BY
that time empty stomachs and phys
lcal and financial exhaustion may
have argued successfully for termi-
mating the struggle. As one diplomat
here expressed It. ian empty larder
may serve to restore reason"
II this country does enter. the Cen
trail Powers feel that II would serve
only to prolon'g the struggle and In
crease the suffering by another coun-
try. possibly another hemisphere and
millions of people.
BY July. II is believed that tho sue
cess or failure OF the u boat will have
teen determined. II 1t does the SER
vice expected by tho Imperial Gov
eminent. 1t Is believed. the war will
degenerate into contest in which
the survival OF the httest stomach
will win.
II the u boat campaign falls Ger
many may be forced FOR the sake Of
her women and children" TO make
further peace oyertures. In all events,
the u boat .promises-whether sue
cess or fallure-to hasten the end Of
the war.
Aside from political and food ques-
tions, there Is 'he subject OF financial
stress. The drain on purses grows
tremendously large, and this factor
| itself Is such as TO tend toward halt
ing the hostilties.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
.UBOAT DIDN'T HEED
MERCY SIGN SHOWN
FROM RELIEF SHIP
Continued to Shell the Stor-
Stad Though She Carried
No Gun or Wireless.

WASHINGTON. March IA
graphic picture Of the unwarned tor
pedoing Of the Belgian relief steamer
Storstad. the severe battle with the
sea by the survivors. was given by
Consul Frost, Queenstown, in a mes
sage to the State Department to-
day.
His message concerning the relief
ship served to aggravate the ques-
tion OF further relief for Belgium. As
indicated by the state Department
yesterday. the case of the Storstad
raises the question OF whether even
the Belgium relief flag-supposed to
be immune from German ruthlessness
will hereafter serve to protect YES
sells carrying supplies to starving Bel
CLANS. Some officials expressed grave
doubt that the relief work can con-
tlnue.
Frost's message said:
Norwegian steamer Storstad.
Buenos Aires to Rotterdam. with
1000 tons OF maize for Belgian re-
lief under English charter, sunk by
German submarine seventy miles west
OF Skellig, 11.So A. NJ. March s.
Submarine shelled ship from three
miles for fifteen minutes during which
Storstad stopped and hoisted unmis-
taxable signs OF Belgian relief errand.
After fifteen minutes interval
Storstad. torpedocd without warning
from 400 yards. Belgian relief signals
being permanently visible. II carried
neither gun nor wireless. No attempt
to escape or resist. Weather heavy,
sea strong, east wind. dull. showery
sky.
Three boats became separated
Captains boat rescued by patrol. $50
l.. NJ. March o
after severe battle with sea, fourth
engineer died OF exposure and shock.
sole American. John Roy Christian.
No l2l Mercer Street. Seattle. saved.
Other two boats landed Cahircivcen
County Kerry. Irelandl, evening 10th.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
CHINESE ARE UNITED
IN BREAK WITH BERLIN
Leaders of Both Political Parties
Favored Following the Advice
Of Japan.

TOXIC, March 1S.-China's de-
cislon to break with Germany is part
ly upon Japan's advice. More than n
month ago China sent a formal and
emphatic protest TO Germany against
. the Teutonic declaration OF an unlim-
tied submarine war. This step was
not taken with Japan's advice. but
Immediately thereafter China asked
Toxic for advice. Japan and China
may therefore be regarded as com
pletely in accord at the present time
.on China's future plans.
y Far-seeing Chinese like DIR. WI
Ting fang have long been anxious for
their country TO break with Germany,
or, better yet, TO enter the war with
the Allies. II Is most significant that
both the big opposing political par
ties in China--the Chinputang and
the Kuomlntang-are unanimous in
favoring at least "A break.
~ China believes break with Ger
many will raise her diplomatic status.
4 Increase her prestige and mark the
, beginning OF new era In the history
OF her foreign relations.
' She will profit, In cash. to the
amount OF 10000. .00O-this amount
being the remainder OF the indemnity
s.till owing TO Germany and Austria
/ for the Boxer troubles.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
SHIP STRIKE IS Off;
SEAMEN ACCEPT
50 PER CENT BONUS
International Mercantile Ma
rine'S Offer Includes Free
Life Insurance.

Gustav Braun, secretary Of the In
ternational Seamen's Union Of Amer
lea, announced this afternoon that the
union had agreed 70 accept the so per
cent. war risk bonus offered by tho
international Mercantile Marine. Tho
men had been holding out for n rs
per cent. addition 10 their pay and
their acceptance OF the offer OF 80
per cent removes all danger OF
strike OF the men employed by the
American and Atlantic Transport
Lines.
The union came 10 n decision at
special meeting this afternoon. Braun.
in an address. pointed out that the 80
per cent. bonus is more than the
steamship lines OF any other country
are paying. that the pay OF the men
on the American Line Is higher than
on foreign lines. that the company
has always been fair and that in ad-
dillon to the bonus the men will re-
ceive free life insurance and n guar
antee OF reimbursement for clothing
or other effects II their ships are tor
pedoed.
A few held out for the 75 per cent.
added pay. but when closely question
ed they admitted. Mr.. Braun said.
that their only reason was that they
believed this. being n time when the
company must operate It's ships. Is n
good time to get everything in sight
They were voted down overwhelm-
ingly.
A strong guard OF special policemen
has been established at the American
Line piers at the foot OF West Twen-
ty-second Street, where the work OF
putting the liners in readiness for
guns is being rushed day and night.
David Lindsay, passenger agent OF
tho American Line. said to-day that
there Is a steady demand for passage.
Persons holding tickets have not
been told when the first boat will
leave. They will be notified a short
time before the hour OF sailing.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
BRITISH FROM BAGDAD
OCCUPY ANOTHER CITY
Kazan,ain on the Tigris Captured
From the Turks, London War
Office Announces.

LONDON. March 13.-British cav
airy from Bagdad has occupied Kali
main. on the Tigris River. Ave miles
above Bagdad, It was officially an
nounced to-day. The occupation took
place March II.
Considerable booty was taken In
Bagdad. Five hundred wounded were
left In the city and made prisoner
by the British.
Since Feb. 23. said the official re-
port. the Turks had been busy de-
stroying and removing everything
valuable In Bagdad.
The Koelnische Volks Zeitung Is
quoted by tho Central News's Am
sterdam correspondent as describing
the occupation OF Bagdad as an un-
deniable success for the British, eS-
peclally as the British also have sue
ceeded In driving the Turks from the
Sinai Peninsula.
The event must be regretted, but II
has not the least influence on the de-
cision OF the war, the newspaper
says, Mesopotamia being a secondary
theatre OF operations. The loss OF
Bagdad, II comments, Is nevertheless
painful 10 the Turks.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
British Attack over Wide Front
Fails, Says berlin.

BERLIN March 10 (via Sayville).-
The British made an attack yesteT-
day over wide front south OF Arras
To-day's official announcement says
the attack failed and that heavy
losses were inflicted on the British.
Tho much disputed Height 1856 was
maintained tenaciously against a
numerically superior force" declares
the statement. The enemy paid with
sanguinary sacrifices tor locally
limited and narrow gain OF ground
on the southwest slope"
A successful RAID by Austrian
troops operating through "a snow tun-
mel on the Italian front Is reported in
to-day's Austro- Hungarian Army
Headquarters report.
The artillery duels and the ac-
tivity OF the airmen were generally
livelier," II says. Near Gorilla IA
Caproni machine which came down in
the vicinity OF st. Andrao was de-
stroyed by our artillery.
ION the Gina di Bocche, south OF
the San Pellegrino Valley, detach-
ments OF the Seventy fourth Rcgi-
ment penetrated through a snow tun-
mel to Il hostile position and took pris-
oner one officer and 1870 men,"
The evening world., 1917-03-13
official Denial of Count Won Bern
storfrs Charge.

OTTAWA, Ont. March 13.--om-
cials who were In charge OF the stan
engaged In the examination OF the
steamer Fredorik VIII. at Halifax
describe as ridiculous the attempt to
misrepresent the character of the
Halifax examination.
THE examination OF the ship and
her passengers was OF course thor
ough," says the Chief OF Censorship.
"a superficial one would have been
useless. There was not moments
unnecessary delay and special caro-
was taken to prevent any OF the pas
sengcrs being subjected to indigni-
ties. The examination OF women pas,
sengers was done by female examin-
ers. The examination OF Countess
Won Bernstorff took less than three
minutes.
The statement that the insoles OF
her shoes were ripped on is an abso-
lutte falschood. Equally devoid OF
truth Is the statement that all hot
water bottles, baby nipples and rub
ber heels were conflscated. Passen-
gers having more than one hot water
bottle In their baggage were relieved
OF all but one.
There were no baby nipples or
rubber heels seized The examination
was conducted from beginning to end
with due regard TO the comfort, sus-
capabilities and rights OF all the
passengers"
The evening world., 1917-03-13
ACCUSED
BY DERNSTORFF OF
SEARCHING WIFE
But Official Denial Is Made.
That InsoleS of Shoes
Were Ripped of.

CHRIST1ANIA. March 10 Cby wire
less TO Berlin and thence TO United
Press. via Tuekerton. N. ~. March
1s.--Not even Countess Won Bern
storff. tho American wife OF the for
mer Ambassador to the United states
from Germany was exempted In the
minute search OF the Scandinavian
American liner Frederik VIII. and
her passengers by the British author
tiles at Halifax.
30 thorough was this search. and
30 repugnant tho methods. as well as
the delay II enforced on the former
envoy, that he will lodge formal pro-
test at Washington. At the time OF
the searching the British authorities
refused TO transmit his telegraphic
protest
Count Won Bernstorff was the only
one OF the party who was exempted
from search. His wife was thorough
~ HtaTCncu. ENtn tnt lnbOleb OF nor
shoes were ripped on. But her ex-
animation was mild compared TO that
10 which the other Germans had to
submit. They were stripped TO tho
skin and thoroughly looked over.
Even their mouths were examined.
as we'll as the spaces between their
toes. Not even the women in the
party wero excused from this pains
taking hunt.
All German gold money was con-
flscated as contraband. A few Cor
mans lost a little paper money. Gus
tomt officials likewise confiscated all
MISUNDERSTANDING hot water bottles.
baby nipples and rubber heels.
COPENHAGEN, March 10 (vin
London) The departure OF the Fred
erik VIII. from Chrlstiania was de-
cided upon so suddenly that several
passengers were left behind In the
Norwegian capital.
The evening world., 1917-03-13

brane, ana has bfou.tt l..,f TO those
who thought there was mo- help for their
trouble. Parmint has been used In the
treatment Of Catarrh throughout Europe
tor many years recent canvass OF the
American druggists shows that II Is now
being extensively used In this country
where Il Is producing satisfactory results
even IN localities whore CatarTh 10 most
prevalent.
To bs able TO breathe freely, 10 hear
plainly, smell, taste and arise IN the
morning refreshed and strong, and with
head ana throat free from phlesm, are
conditions that you should strive 10 Sc
cure
For your own sake give Parmlnt a trial.
Certainly you cannot enjoy and get tho
good out OF NE that you are Justly en-.
titled 10 30 long as YOU are afflicted with
Catarrh.
Start with Parmnt NOW, to-day. II
may bring you relief ana give YOU a
wider margin OF health than you thought
IL possible 10 obtain.
PATmint 10 sold and recommended in
this city BY all first. class drugEists .--Advt.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
FOR CATARRH- CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS OR HEAD NOISES
80 YOU SHOULD TRY PARMINT

II you nave CAtarrh, Catarrhal Deaf
ness or Head Noises caused by Catarrh,
or n phleEm drops IN your throat ana
has caused Catarrh Of tho stomach or
bowels, you should secure proper treat
meut at once. Don't neglect Catarrn!
Don't let II make you into a worn out
run down Catarrhal wreck.
Remember, CatArrh 10 more than ga
triflinE ailmsnt--mors than a disgusting
disease. ,lrs dangerous one, Unchecked,
A. frequently Destroys smell, taste and
bearing, II clogs the nostrlls and slowly
but surely undermlnes the general health
Sprays, salveS and inhalers may brinE
you a temporary relief. but permanent
results oan only come from a constitu-
tionAi treatment that will eIpsl the Ca
tarrhAl poisons from your system,
II you are a victim OF Catarrh and have
not been able 10 find relief from your
trouble, 80 20 your druggist to-day and
set an ounce OF Parmint, about 100
worth take this home and add TO n four
ounces OF suEAr and y pint hot water
Taks . tAblsspoonful four times a day. II
aets upon the blood and mucous mem
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Lord Wellesley and His Bride, Who
Was Brothers Widow, to Make
New York Their Home.

Lord George Wellesley. twenty
seven, greatgrandson OF the first Duke
Of wellington, who was married yes
terday in st. Thomas's Church 10 Lady
Louise Hester Pamela Wellesley,
his brothers widow, intends to make
this city his homo after the war.
II like America and Americans tre-
mendously. My wife has been cor
daily received here and we are in
love with New York, so much so that
we both desire to make II our perma-
nent home"
Neither Lord George nor his bride
was ever before in the United
States. Lady Wellesley arrived Feb.
2s on the Finland and took rooms
at the Plaza with her two daughters,
aged Ave and three years, and three
maids. Yesterday morning Lord
George arrived from Canada.
Lord George said the wedding was
celebrated here because OF the Eng
lish law against a widow marrying
her deceased husbands brother. The
former law which forbade a man
marrying his deceased wlfe's sister
no longer holds In England, but the
deceased husbands brother" act still
stands.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
IN NWARRINGNA7TONSMAY Y FORCE NEW MOVE FOR PEACE
LANSING AND RITTER
AGAIN REPORTED At ODDS
Swiss Minister Unable to Present
New German Offer to Revive
1908 Treaty.

WASHINGTON, March 13.--Rela-
tlons between the state Department
and Swiss Minister Ritter, acting for
Germany, are again reported strained.
Ritter has been unable. despite fire.
quent visits TO the department, to
present TO Secretary Lansing a COM
munication from Germany repeating
the request for amending and recon-
STRUNG the Prusslan treaty Of 1913.
Lansing has been otherwise en-
gagged" each time.
The department has studiously de-
MED reports Of friction. IL Is believed
that some OF Ritter's evidently pro-
German moves after Count Bernstorff
departed displeased the State Depart
ment.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
LEGION OF HONOR CROSS
FOR YANKEE AVIATOR
Lufbery, From New Haven, Al
ready Had Military Medal and
Was Twice Mentioned in Orders.

PARIS. March 13.-The American
aviator sergt. Major Raoul Lufbery
has been decorated with the Cross
Of the Legion OF Honor. The an
nouncement gives the following rea-
sons; Enlisted under French flag
for the duration OF the war. has given
proof as aviator Of remarkable bold
ness and has brought down up to
Dec. 27. 1916. six enemy machines,
has already been twice mentioned In
army orders and decorated with the
Military Medal"
The Cross OF the Legion OF Honor
Il only conferred on men in the ranks
for exceptionally distinguished SER
vice.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Dividend by western Union.

Directors Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company to-day declared a
quarterly dividend OF 1-2 per cent,
thus placing the stock on a regular
6 per cent. basis, in place OF the 5
per cent. Of the past two years
European war has increased cnor-
mously the company's cable business
and land lines are doing the heaviest
traffic the wires ever carried.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
BID ON S15,oOo,OoO BONDS.
Bankers Invited to Take short
Term city Tax DiIls.

The Finance Department Of the city
tried out to-day the plan OF inviting
competitive bids from bankers for 49,
900 900 OF short term bills issued In an
ticlpation OF collection OF taxes.
The interest rates named In the many
bids submitted varied from 1926 per
cent. to about $50 per cent.
Salomon Bros, & Hutzler were
awarded most OF the bonds at interest
rates varying from 329 10 1888 per
cent. Half n dozen other bankers
were awarded smaller allotments at
interest rates as low as 3.l5 per cent.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
DIED
MICHAEI.

MADDEN.-on March 10. MICHAEL
MADDEN.
Funeral from his late residence, T2d
Vernon av,, Long Island City. wsdnes'
dRy. March -. 10 A. NJ, thence 20 St.
RIta's Church, Ravenswood. lnterment
Calvary,
YoU NKER. March II. suddenly, en-
route from Douglas. AriE,, FALK YOuN-
KER. aged 40 years, son OF tho late
LippmAn and Gertrude Younker.
Funeral services at West End synA-
Eogue. l66 West s2d st., on Wednesday,
at Z. N. II 10 earnestly requested that
no flowers be sent.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
SHOOTS WOMEN, KILLS SELF.
Camden Man sIays One who spurns
Him-second Dying.

CAMDEN. N. j.. March l3.--Crazed
by tho determination OF Mrs Anna Nc
Coy. widow OF thirty TO give him up.
Charles q. steelman. private detec-
tive here. to-day entered tho homo OF
Mrs. Anna Steelman. slxty-fve. with
whom Mrs. Mccoy lived, fatally
wounded Mrs. Steelman and killed Mrs
Mccoy. He then shot himself through
the read. dying instantly
Steelman was not related TO Mrs
Steelman. He recently separated from
his wife and Mrs. Mccoy was said to
be the cause,
The evening world., 1917-03-13
YOUNG BRIDE FOUND SHOT.
Police Unable 90 Find Weapon, but
Convinced She Killed SELF.

Mrs. Catherine Alastro. eighteen.
bride Of three months. was shot through
the head shortly after noon to-day In
her home. No Go Columbia Street.
Brooklyn. and died later In the Long
Island College Hospital. Her husband.
Vito. told the police he had gone out
and as he closed the door. he heard a
shot Running back. he found his wife
wounded.
Because the police could not ind the
weapon from which the shot was fired,
they suspected that the bride had been
murdered. Investigation convinced
them that Mrs. Alastro herself fred the
shot.
The evening world., 1917-03-13

man Government idea for the sue
ycessful carrying out OF the plan out
lined to Long Island residents. Two
days before Count Won Bcrnstorff
sailed there was a meeting at which
these plans came 60 a head.
'HuM5ERT, ALLEGED GERMAN
PLoTTER, SENT TO ToM5s.
Jean Humbert, the alleged bomb
plotter and paymaster OF the German
scoterle which included Fritz Kolb and
Hans Schwartz. was to-day com
suiltted TO Ahe Tombs by Magistrate
Nolan. charged with being a fugitive
IRON Justice.
THE charge IL based upon an indlct-
ment found against him by the Hud-
son County Grand Jury for having,
with Kolb and Schwartz, quantity
OF explosives in the Commercial
Hotel. Hoboken.
Humbert, who was arrested yester-
day at Broad and Wall Streets, will
be held for forty-eight hours. within
which time extradition papers will I've
prepared to take him back to Ho-
llpoken.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Nance o'NeiII IL 60 walk Maurice
Using His LeE Too.

Unless the doctor changes hts mind.
Nance o'Neill actress. will start learn
Ing 10 walk tomorrow. She has not
taken a step for three weeks. She was
getting out Of her auto when she fell
and broke a small bone In her ankle.
Maurice, dancer, has thrown away
the CrutChes used since he injured his
knee recently and viii probably return
to The Century Girl" next Monday.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Britain Satisfied with the AIrshIps
NOw In Use,

LONDON, March l3,-James Ian Mac
Phsrson. Parliamentary Secretary to the
plying In the House OF Commons to-day
to IA question voicing recent criticisms
OF the British air service and suggesting
that the British no longer maintained
the mastery OF the air on the western
front, said: I'VE are satisfied with our
best type OF flying machines at the front.
Some machines which are not up to
standard are being replaced as rapidly
as possible"
The evening world., 1917-03-13
HOOVER OFF TO BELGIUM.
VIII Transfer Relief work In
- AnrIhnrn Trance In the nnInh

Herbert c. Hoover. Director General
of the Commission for Relief in Bel
Eium. sailed unexpectedly to-day for
Cadiz. Spain. on the steamship Antonio
Lopez. New Developments In the relief
work In Belgium and Northern Francs
caused him TO drop his important cam
paign for financial support in this
country and hasten TO Europe.
Hoover VIII arrange the taking over
Of relief work In Northern France by
Dutchmen, Germany preferring that
this work be carried on by citizens Of
some neutral country owing to the
present relations between Germany and
this country.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
shipyards Along East Coast show
Great Actively.

PORTLAND. Ne, March l2-shIp-
yards along the Maine coast that have
been idle for a generation have re-
sumed operations on an extensive scale
TO meet the extraordinary demand FOR
tonnage according To reports presented
10 the State Board OF Trade al its meet.
ing to-day. Edward NJ, Blandford, sec
was restricted somewhat by the dlfn.
Guilty experienced In obtaining skilled
workers. Many small plants long ago
abandoned have been rebuilt.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Dutch or swiss May Take over Bel
glnn Relief work

WASHlNGTON, March l3, = Plans
again arc under consideration for turn
ing over tho Belgian relief work TO Hol-
land or Switzerland, II became known
at the state Department to-day. The
transfer would mean the withdrawal
from active participation OF American
relief workers,