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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
RUSSIANS CONTINUING
ADVANCE TOWARD RIGA
Have So Far Failed to Encounter
Enemy-KereEsky to Sup
press Radicals.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD. October 27.-The Rus
sian advance in tho Riga region on the
front OF tho German withdrawal 10 be-
ing continued. and Russian scouts have
gone as far as Annehof without en-
countering tho enemy, Gays todsy's Of
dci41 communication.
Russian positions on tho coast were
bombarded by German naval forces, In
GLIDING dreadnaughts. There was nc
fighting in the Gulf of Findland
Acouncil Of war. consisting Of Pre-
mter Kerensky, the ministers of war
and marine. the chief Of the general
sta1 and the chief on
the northern front yesterday decided
to take drastic measures to suppress
any disturbances in connection with
the movement prepared by the Maxi
malists during the soldiers conferences
november 2, which is to be convened in
opposition to the preliminary parlia-
mont. 1t was also decided to con-
vene tho constituent assembly on a
date to be set during the elections. even
II tho elections are not completed. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Hints German Retreat
Along the Aisne Front;
La0n Is Well Guarded
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
COPENHAGEN. October 27.-The pos
sloility of further German retreat on
the Aisne front is mentioned by Lieut..
Gen. Won Ardenne. military. expert of
the Tageblatt of Berlin, in discussing
the French victory there. He saws the
attack of the French undoubtedly will
be repeated and although their chances
Of ultimate success are slight it is we'll
to remember that the German plan of
defense does not forbid voluntary
abandonment. under proper circum-
stances. Of territory not essential to
the great tactical plan, so that losses
may be reduced.
Even the loss of Laon-althouzh
this is in no wise impending-wouid
not alter the strategic situation of the
Germans" he writes. He draws atten-
ton to the fact that Laon is still
twelve kilometers from the battle front
ana Is protected by new field fortifca-
tions. which the French will find 1t
difficult to overcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Bavarians Complaining
That the Prussians Are
Sacrificing Their Forces

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 27-Reuter's cor
respondent at British headquarters in
Belgium in a dispatch received last
evening, says:
THE Bavarians appear to be bearing
tho brunt of the Flanders fighting, and
are openly complaining that the Prus-
SLAMS are sacrificing them.
The German barrase yesterday was
erratic tho shells ningins up columns Of
spray from patches Of water. AS a re-
light.
Most Of the prisoners taken were Door
and shuddering. The more intelligent OF
them were Of the unanimous opinion that
Germany has only chance for a tolera-
Bile peace. but they feel that the winter
VIII tell a terrible tale in the fatherland.
They said they had been told that Eng
land was in as bad a plight as Germany
In the matter Of food. but they did not
believe It. All the men agreed that the
invincible German military machine slow
" was being pulverized.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
CHANCE IN SIGNAL CORPS.
Men Subject to Second Call to Be
Given Training.

Men subject to the second call to the
National Army are to be given an OPP
portunity to study for work in the
Army Signal Corps.
The federal board for vocational edu-
cation has planned to use every school
in the country that can be equipped for
that work. Volunteer selectmen will
be assigned to schools in their towns
or districts.
Radio and telegraphing will be
taught In night courses A call has
been sent to all citizens properly quail
>ified to serve as teachers. and 1t is
hoped to have the schools IN operation
in the near future. The first call is for
the training of $4,000 operators.
officials of the vocational board in
timated that the mobilization Of the
schools for the training of men of this
class of work is but the first step in
a nationwide scheme of vocational
training designed to meet the urgent
war needs of both the Army and OF
industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
KEEPL0OKINCYOUNC
It's Easy-If You Know Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets.

The secret of keeping young is to
feel young-to do this you must
watch your liver and bowels-there's
no need of having saIiow complex
ion-dark rings under your eyes
pimpIes-a bilious look in your face
dull eyes with no sparkle. Your
doctor will tell you ninety per cent
of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well known physi-
clan in Ohio, perfected a vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil to act
on the liver and bowels, which he
gave to his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub.
stitute for calomeI, are gentle in their
action, yet always effective. They
bring about that exuberance of spirit,
that natural buoyancy which should
be enjoyed by every one, by toning
up the liver and clearing the system
of impurities.
You will know DIR. Edwards Olive
Tablets by their olive color.
10c and Csc per box =
All Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The subscriptions from tho District
OF columbia for the second liberty loan
law. effective November l, next. was nm
held as constitutional by Justice Gould.
clarence R. Wilson was appointed food
administrator for the District of Co.
iumbla The board of education en-
ployed a woman as school janitor The
washington Loan and Trust Company
announced Its purpose to join the fed
eral reserve system. Four more suf-
fragists were sent to occoquan for SIX
months for pfcketing the White House;
twelve suffragists incarcerated there.
Tor refusal to work. were transferred
to the jail in solitary confinement.
Mrs Shelton was chosen president of
the District Of Columbia branch of the
W. c. 7. L. for the seventh consecutive
term. Fire caused $1,000 damage to
the liquor establishment of w NJ
Drury. 942 Louisiana avenue Among
those who died during the week was
w. Cheney, librarian Of the War
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
BRITISH FLIERS BOMB
MORE GERMAN WORKS

LONDON, October 27-The admiralty
announces that yesterday afternoon
bombing raids were carried out by
naval aircraft on the Varssenaere air
drome and the Thourout railway JUNG
ton in Belgium. Bad weather condi-
lions rendered observation difficult All
the machines returned safely.
Six tons of bombs were dropped by
British aviators on the Burbach works
west of Saarbrucken, Rhenish Prussia.
Wednesday night, says British official
aviation communication. The communi-
cation adds that four hostile airdromes
also were attacked. forty-fve heavy
direct hits were obtained on a group of
hangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27

another insurrectory attempt, proposed
by Sim Feiners, actuated by German
aid: Liam Mellowes, Sim Feiner. and
Baron Max Won Recklinghousen were
put under arrest in New York city as
iomenters of trouble. A memorial to
alexander Graham Bell as the inventor
ford. Ont, Canada Cuba tnterdfcted
the boarding of sugar. The Japanese
steamer. Hitachi Maru, reported miss
ing, was supposed to have been wreck
ca ny hitting the rocks on her way to
Dastre. member of the French Acad-
envy or Medicine. was killed in Paris
In an automobile accident Among those
VINO died during the week was Sir viii
nam j Herschel. discoverer and devel-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
TUMULTY MAY BE SENT.
President Unable to Go to St. Paul
November s.

President Wilson has had to decline an
Invitation to attend a patriotic rally at
St. Paul November 8, it was announced
at the White House today. but he may
send Secretary Tumulty as his personal
representative to carry a special message
number of senators. representatives
and other public men of the northwest
who are organizing the rally have urged
the President to attend. but he declined
in line with his policy of making few
public addresses at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
TRAINING IS EFFECTIVE.
Aviators Taught How to Avoid Ac-
cidents While in Air.

The system of training aviators for
the Army, designed to prevent the oc-
currence of accidents through mex
perience and carelessness. has been so
effective that during the six and one
half months since the United States
entered the war and began training Its
rapidly expanding flying CORPS, only
seven accidents. resulting In eight
fatalities have occurred.
statement by the aviation section
today said this was A. rep,.rL.h1.
showing in view Of the hundreds NJ
absolutely new and Inexperienced nilots
who have been flying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
TO PRESERVE NEUTRALITY
New Swedish Minister Emphasizes
Determination of Countrv

CnbleEram to The Evening Star ,rs
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1917.
STOCKHOLM. Sweden. October FL
Ira Nelson Morris. the American min
lister. has paid his respects to DR.. He'll
ner, the new Swedish minister Of for.
eign AFFAIRS. The call was brief and
formal. but DR.. Hellner emphasized swe-
den's determination to preserve the
strictest neutrality.
Mr.. Norris expects to visit the for
eign ONCE next week and begin dis
GUESSING the pressing problems in the
eoish-American negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27


ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH
ERN ITALY. October 2l.-Under the
escort of an of1icer from headquarters.
the correspondent was given an oppor-
tunity today to sec Gorilla under q rain
Of shells from nearby Austrian batteries
and to look out from q castle dominAt-
ing the city on tho vast scene OF mill
tary operations of which Gorizia 10 the
strategic center. The visit was made
at an opportune moment. Just as the
Austrians and Germans were fnaugu-
rating their heavy offensive from the
north in the effort to redeem their re-
cent heavy losses. heavy artillery
bomba rdment had initiated the move
ment, with the italian batteries re-
spending, along a front Of twenty miles
running across the Bainsfzza plateau
toward Tolmino.
As the correspondent passed along
the road from headquarters shells were
falling freely three miles outside Go
rizia, and there was a steady roar OF
guns of all calibers. from the big hf-
teens to the rafting quick -frers. Such
an offensive had been anticipated Tor
several days, as information reaching
headquarters showed that the enemy
was preparing for the supreme move
of the year. Austrian forces In the
north. where they were no longer re-
auired against the active Russian arm
les. had been sent to this front Al the
same time the German general stan
had awakened to the possibilities of
the Italian front. and for the first time
Brandenburg troops were identined
along this nearby front, ana sneils
from large caltber German guns were
falling for the first time from the en-
envy position on Monte San Gaorlelle
and around Monte Rosso.
German Fire Furious.
This, with the fury of the German
IRE. made 1t evident that the enemy
would seek to regain the vast Balm
siz1a plateau, which the Italians re-
Gently took, with 10000 prisoners. as
the Italian strip on the plateau opened
the way for them to sweep over the
Carso range back of Trieste. and thus
threaten the Austrian defense of Tri-
este. 1t was therefore to protect Trl-
este and force back the Italians to the
old line of the Isonzo river that the
enemy forces were trtpled- Picked
Brandenburgers, Saxons. Bavarians and
others were added to the Austrian
forces. and the opening stages Of the
offensive were developed.
The city of Gorilla was entered over
q bridge which Italian engineers had
thrown across the Isonzo. The massive
old stone bridge was out of service,
with one of its stately arches blown to
pieces. The iron railroad bridge, far
Their along, had been entirely destroyed
by artillery fire. The big paper mills
along the river front were mass of
ruins. and lines Of jagged walls. with
gaping windows, extended for miles
along the river.
Entering Gorilla, the city presented
an aspect of ruin and desolation. with
the crash of falling walls every now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
SHORT-TIME CERTIFICATES,
Second Days Responses of Agencies
Reach 500, 228. 900.

The second days response Of banks
and other subscription agencies to the
Treasury's offering of short-time GER
tificates of Indebtedness of an indefinite
amount was announced today to be
sss.22S.00o. This brings the total for
the two days up to s264.025.00o
The offering is still open and prob
ably will remain open for several days
to come. Today's subscriptions to the
issue bring the total of outstanding
certificates of Indebtedness up to ST.
S99, 222 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Each of Family Takes a Bond.

One hundred per cent is the liberty
bond subscribing record for a family Of
five persons. The family consists of
William A. Hickey. a veteran of the
Spanish American war; Andrew l.
Hickey. his brother. and three sisters
Margaret l.. Josephine and Nellie. Each
has subscribed to a bond Dec Ohlan-
der. a machinist apprentice receiving
So cents per diem at the Washington
navy yard, has subscribed to two fifty
dollar bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Recommended for Commissions.

The forest service has completed a
roster Of 800 foresters and lumbermen
recommended for commissions in the
forest regiment Of the United States
expeditionary forces abroad. This ros-
ter was asked for by the War Depart
ment. Two-thirds Of the number are
practical lumbermen or sawmiil op-
orators. and one-third are foresters of
long experience. The msn are recon-
major to second lieutenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
MAJ. GEN. SCOTT IN FRANCE.
Former U. S. Chief of Staff to Study
War Operations.

PARIS. October 27.-Mat. Gen. Hugh
L. Scott. former chief of star of the
Nnited States Army, has arrived in
France and gone to the front.
After his retirement last month an
chief of staff Maj. Gen. Scott was made
chief inspection officer of the new Ma
tional Army. He went to France to
study operations on the western front
and on his return will supervise the in,
tensfve training Of the National Army In
trench warfare "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Soldier Dies of Pneumonia.

Private James w. Crawford of a ma
chine gun company attached to Cen.
Pershings forces died of pneumonia
October Is. the War Department an
nounced today. His mother. Mrs. Mag
gle c. Crawford, lives at Whitesburg,
Ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
FIFTH ZEPPELIN LOST
IN THE mediterranean

TOULON. October 27.-In addition to
the four Zeppelins known to have been
lost by the Germans in French terri
tory last Saturday. another has now
been reported destroyed by falling into
the Mediterranean last Saturday night.
Two French naval aviators made this
report today. The Zeppelin sank forty
miles south of the Hyeres Islands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Guarding Food in Transit,

HOUSTON, Tex. October 27.-Texas
railroad and warehouse officials were
warned today against possible at
tempts to destroy food supplies in stor-
age or transit. E. A. Pedan. state food
advised that precautions
be taken against fire in warehouses and
railroad officials were urged to redouble
vigilance over the TRANSPORTATION of
foodstuffs. especially cattle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
ROTH NOTES AN APPEAL.
Justice Gould Signs Order Denying
Injunction Sought by Saloonkeeper.

Martin Roth, saloonkeeper, who began
the proceedings to test the validity of
the Sheppard prohibition law today
filed an amendment to his bill for in
junction to prevent the District Of Co
lumbia from putting the law INTO effect.
Tho liquor dealer added to his bill the
uverment that he had attempted to Sc
cure a new license under the present
excise law. but was refused.
Justice Gould today formally signed
an order unfolding the validity Of the
new law and denying the injunction
asked by Mr.. Roth.
Through Attorneys D. w. Baker and
]. C. De Putron the saloonkeeper noted
all appeal to the court Of appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
HERE'S A NEW WAY 70 DLSPLEASE
THE KAISER; GUESS WHAT IT Il

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
New York Promised Sugar Supply.

NE" YORK. October 27.-Relief
from the acute sugar shortage in New
York within the next fifteen days is
promised by B. A. Rolph. chairman of
the sugar division of the Federal Food
Administration. who has arrived here
after conferences with refiners in
Louisiana. Mr.. Rolph said the price
OF graduated sugar would be 81 and
cents pound. His promise was
made after an all-day conference with
American and International refners.
committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
National Jewish Assembly Meets.

NEW YORK. October 27.-The Ma
tional Jewish Assembly. called to con-
slider various phases Of war relief work
and to plan for rehabilitating Jewish
interests in all parts of the world. met
here today. with more than 1000 prom
inent Jews In attendance. A campaign
to raise 100000 for relief work
among Jewish war sufferers was
launched at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
For British Vote of Credit.

LONDON. October 26.-The supple
mentary estimate for vote Of credit
for f4o0. oOO. 900, which is to be moved
Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor of the
exchequer. was issued today. This will
bring the total loans for the year to
fl 900. 900 900. and the total since the
commencement of the war to f5.692.-
600 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
THE WEEK
Epitome Of Events Ending Octo-
Der y, 1917.
WAR.

Subscriptions to the second liberty
loan ran well over the minimum
$4,000, 900 mark and promised to reach
the maximum of $4,000. 100000 before
the end of the campaign. The Presi-
dent subscribed for $4,000 in bonds.
A Mitchell Palmer, appointed custo-
dian of enemy property, announced his
purpose to put credits of the enemy
into liberty loan bonds. A party of
ten representatives in Congress ar
rived in London on an unofficial tour
of the war area. Ten German pris-
oners. including several officers, in
termed at Fort Mcpherson, near Allan
ia, Ga, dug their way to liberty. Sur
vivors of the American transport An,
titles. sunk by German U-boat. arrived
at a French port; the United States de-
stroyer Cassin, hit by a torpedo from
q German submarine, escaped sinking
by the skill of her officers and crew.
DR.. Georg Michaelis resigned as
chancellor of the German empire. Rus
sia continued to indicate sub-surface
unrest ominous of further instruction
against established revolutionary au-
thority. Four out of a number of Yep
pelins, after a raid on the British
coast. were brought down in France.
Twenty-three German aviators were
brought down. 5000 prisoners were
taken and many big guns captured
the greatest score of any single COM
bat-in a French attack on the Aisne
front. German troops. removed from
the eastern front, came to the aid of
the Austrian forces being driven in by
an Italian offensive on the Isonzo and
forced back the Italians. Russian war
ships. forced to retreat before a Ger
man feet in the Baltic, escaped into
the Gulf of Riga; the Germans cap
ported that the Russian naval base at
kronstadt was being evacuated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Engineer Rockies" Buy Bonds.

Tho goth Regiment Of Engineers, now at
Camp American University. closed a sue
cesaful campaign for the purchase Of lib
srty bonds last night. having bought $685.
$50 worth. Company c took first place.
with 81. 500; Company q was good Sec
end, with $4,000,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
Americans Win War Crosses.

PARIS. october 27.-War crosses
have been awarded to Paul H BaIlou
and Benjamin v. Harrison. Jr, for
transporting wounded men under vto-
lent bombardment. Both are Yale men.
Mr.. Harrison is from Montclair, N. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27
CITY OF gorilla THE CENTER
OF GERMAN-AUSTRIAN ATTACK
How Rain of Shells From Nearby Batteries
Poured Upon Strategic Point Is De-
scribed by Press Correspondent.

and then adding to the area Of destruc-
ton. Within five minutes the corre-
spondent counted i've large churches,
including the imposing cathedral
which had been reduced to a mass OF
ruins. The roof Of the cathedral had
fallen in, and from a succession of she'll
holes the high altar could be seen
above the tumbling side walls: the
chief hotel of the city had been blotted
shells which leveled the entire struc-
ture. What is left Of one of tho prin-
cipal buildings is now used for an
emergency fire department to prevent
further destruction.
Gets View of Vast Field.
mating the city, the correspondent had
splendid view Of the vast field of the
present operations. Immediately in
front was Monte San Michel. held by
the Italians. and to the left was Monte
San Gabrielle. where the Italians are on
one side, with the Austrians still cling
ing to the top on the other side. The
dividing lines between the two forces
wore clearly discernible from the ter
rife crashing Of guns on both fronts.
The artillery action could be seen
dimly. extending over the coveted
plateau Of Bainsizza and northward to
Monte Rosso. where It was later learn
ed heavy infantry actions followed the
artillery preparations.
Observations from the top Of the
castle were brought to a sudden halt
in the midst of the explanations of the
officer conducting the party. He had
servation post to a stone rampant
fronting the castle wall. AS he spoke
there was deafening roar of heavy
gun. followed by the whirr Of a big
part Instinctively every one recoiled.
but 1t was too late. The big pro-
tectile struck not fifteen feet away.
tearing through the stone walls and
wrecking the observation post which
the party had Just left. All went over
like row Of bricks and lay stunned
under mountains of mortar, dirt and
stone.
The pro5ectile had hurled a mass of
small stones like bullets. and one of
these made slight cash in the face of
member of the party.
Chamber Over Tons of Debris.
After the members of the party had
clambered over tons Of debris thrown
up by the shot, army surgeons dressed
the face wound of the injured man and
pronounced 1t merely superficial Thus
the observation of the first stage of the
Austro-German offensive was brought
to sudden termination, which mar
rowly bordered on tragedy for several
we'll known British and Italian writer's
INC sisit idu SHOWN. however, the
desperate character OF this initial artil-
lery hre and the momentous nature of
these eliminating movements, in which
Germany comes to aid Austria in over
coming Italy's decisive success of the
year.
On returning to headquarters tonight
all the Impressions gathered from the
observation were confirmed. as infor-
nation reaching the high command
shows this is the opening of the great
est offensive the Austrians and Ger
mans have attempted against Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27

What are you doing to help win the
wnrs One way is to buy a liberty bond.
Do 1t today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-27

Every $50 subscribed to . liberty bond
IL another nail In the comm of Prus-
sianisn1. Buy one today.