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Evening star., 1917-11-03
One Man of Three Regiments
Survives Gern1Q11ic Drive
Bersagliari Battle to the Death Against Invaders.
Graphic Word Picture of Civilian Rush
to Safety Is Given.

tramping along in the wooden clogs that
arc worn in these parts. Here was to be
seen a man running away In full evening
dress; there woman in evening toilet
wearing white evening slippers.
A heavy rain added to the miseries of
the refugees. Foot passengers made
quicker progress than those in motor
cars, as the latter about every ten
yards were forced to stop for half an
hour owing to the crush. After six
long. weary hours, the band Of refugees
with whom the correspondent was pro-
ceeding had made only six miles, In
rain and q strong, cold wind, which
chilled every one to the marrow.
Garry Pets With Them.
Even in their haste many persons car
ried pets with them. Dogs and even
cats frequently were seen, and a soldier
was observed who with great difficulty
was keeping his cloak about him, shell
tering tiny puppy. Some women in
oxcarts had geese and other fowl with
them.
At Biano. small village before
Codrotpo, there was a score of enemy
airplanes circling above the fugitives.
From small church q group of young
girls in white dresses came out, having
just made their first communion.
Crossing the Tagliamento river the
fuglttves reached Pordennone, where
there was nothing to eat. Only black
coffee was to be had. No bread or eggs
ana stfll less butter could be pur-
chased. After a long search some small
tablets of chocolate were discovered,
for which the party paid Is cents for
each little packet. and half dozen bis
cults at Is cents each
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Result of the War
Will Not Be Affected
by Italians ReverseS
NJ the Associated Press.

ny the Associated FresS.
LONDON. November Lord Robert
Cecil. minister of blockade, in his week.
" talk with the Associated Press de-
clared that there is not the least rea-
son to suppose that the Italian re-
verses will affect the result Of the
war.
What has happened may affect the
duration of the war or 1t may not"
Sir Robert said. Sooner or later the
economic side Of the war Is as likely
rs anything else to produce the desired
effect. according to the extent of the
resources of the allied powers and the
enemy to carry on an economic OMEN.
0ive."
In this connection Lord Robert point
ed out the great preponderance Of the
entente allies resources. He added:
The central powers already are in
. very precarious condition. I see
them after tho war. the longer It lasts"
r He declared that the allies were do
ing. and will do, all possible for Italy.
and would regard the battle fronts in
al the war theaters as one compre-
hensive front.
What has happened only means that
we other governments must make
stronger exertions." he said in con-
clusion. We cannot afford to neglect
any chance. Our information is that
the spirit Of Italy is untouched, and
that there is no sign of disagreement
OF panic at the reverse, but only q
strengthened determination to finish
the fight
Evening star., 1917-11-03
FINNISH PLANS TO KEEP
SUPPLIES FROM GERMANY
Prof. Won Wendt Submits Scheme to
u. s. Minister for Protecting
Provisions From America:

STOCKHOLM. Sweden. November g.
Prof. Won Wendt. representing Finland
has proposed to the American minister
Ira Nelson Morris. q plan under which
Germany. in event that she occupied
Finland. could be prevented from seiz-
ing hour and otger provisions which
the Finns wish TO to obtain from the
the provisions at Narvik. Norway. and
ship them by rail to Kiruna, in Sweden.
at the Finnish border. where they
would be placed in warehouses. to be
sent on to Finland in weekly rations
Sweden has agreed to forego any
compensation for permitting transit Of
the goods. imposing as the only condi-
tion that the United States shall pro-
vide coal and lubricating oil for use In
sending the provisions across the coun-
try. Mr.. Morris has agreed to trans
init the proposal TO Washington.
The situation in Finland 10 even
worse than has been predicted. The
0e9s are tvo-thfrds below normal.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Italian Men Clam0r
to Go to the Front;
Patriotism Is Reborn

- The Associated Press.
ROME. November 3.-Italy 10 under
going a rebirth of patriotism. Every
where men are clamoring to 20 to the
'front.' Even the Garibaldi veterans
have marched In body to offer their
Ives on their country's altar. Thou
sands of younger veterans of the pres
ent war. interned in hospitals or in
yaiided home. are insisting on return
Ing to their commands
The trouble makers who two weeks
$50 said they were tired of the war.
and who were willing to listen to Gar
nan agents. now either are in hiding
Or are Fastening to admit that they
wire misled.
The new ministry Is busy organising
riie country on a better war basis and
seeing that the army's war needs are
iaet with. The fact that King Victor
Emmanuel has returned to the army
SHOWS how confident he 10 in the spirit
Of the country. since he always re-
mains in Rome during critical political
periods.
The entire country is placarded with
announcements from the ministry. call
ing upon citizens for their aid and ask
ing the women to help to support the
morale Of the soldiers.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
HARD JOLT TO MEN
IN OFFICER CAMPS
Continued from First Paee.)
would require hundreds of second lieuten-
ants in each camp.
Only Sixty-Eight From Fort Myer.

Now, the plan, as authoritatively ex-
planned at the War Department. is to take
1000 qualified students from all the train
ing camps. on a pro rata basis. and COM
mission them as second lieutenants In
the Reserve Corps. eligible for provisional
appointments as second lieutenants in the
Regular Army. The quota for Fort Myer
Is sixty eight.
Boards representing the Signal Corps
are conducting examinations at all the
camps to get material for the non-fy-
ing section of the Aviation Corps. Au-
thority has been given for the selection
and appointment Of men found quail
fed to that corps. Men who are to be
commissioned for other branches may
be selected for service in the aviation
section. Should they accept an equal
number of vacancies will be made In
the other branches. for which other
students at the camp would be eligible
How many students may be taken for
the aviation section will not be known
until the boards have completed their
examinations at all the camps. 1t has
been estimated that possibly 100 will be
accepted for the air service at Fort
Myer.
In addition to the above some few
men have been commissioned at Fort
Myer already, the majority of them
being allowed to resign in order to ac-
cept commissions that had been ten
dered to them direct from the War De-
partment.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
CAR SERVICE CRIPPLED
BY SCARCITY OF MEN
Capital Traction Company Explains
I Failure to Comply With Some
Of It's Schedules.

The Capital Traction Company today
sent communication to the public
utilities commission stating that it is
the desire Of the company to do all in
its power to meet the present unusual
traffic conditions. and with the best
service which can reasonably be fur
nished.
This was in connection with letters
from the commission calling the atten-
tion OF the company to noncompliance
with service standards on several of
its lines. and directing that additional |
cars be placed on them. and that a
schedule showing such cars be filed
with the commission within seven days.
The company explained that by rea-
son Of the draft number of its en-
ployes enlisting in the service OF the
Army and Navy and others accepting
government positions. there is difficulty
in obtaining men to operate the cars
1t was pointed out. also. that men must
be trained before they can be placed in
charge OF cars.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Committee IS PLANNING
TO ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS
In Cooperation With District War
Service Commission, Program
Is Partly Outlined.

The committee on entertainment Of
soldiers and sailors in the National
Capital and vicinity, cooperating with
the war service commission Of the
District. held a meeting yesterday
afternoon in the boardroom Of the
District building. DR.. Hamlin Cogs-
well presiding. Addresses were made
by DR.. Cogswell. Mr.. Keats. c. w.
O'Coieor. Otto Torney Simon. Percy
Foster and Mrs. Frank Byram.
Subcommittees were formed to han.
die the various details Of the enter
tainments. with Percy Foster. chair
man Of the community chorus commit
tee. Arthur Deiburt and William E.
Braithawaite assisting: Mr.. Simon,
chairman of male chorus COMMITTEES:
Mrs. Byram of public school activities
for the soldiers, Harry Wheaton How
ard OF organ recital committee and
C. W. oConnor. committee on artists.
The plan includes the organization
of choruses In different sections Of the
city. to be trained by different direo-
tors. later to be combined in song
festival in some suitable auditorium.
Evening star., 1917-11-03

anasary genius Of the highest eresf
I'm the civilian crowds added 70 tn
f06culty Of the huge muieary fS@ovsa
. torrential rain incfeessa tas =. na.c. IS:
ssisSry Of the women and children. who
had walked seemingly sndless mi,sl ,s1
ever the roads and through the aeioa
sunday morning. At . railway CROSS
Sn9, . steady succsseion of nat Safs
assisted In the removal OF the aftiusfy
She monster guns were mounted e.
soluble cars. Win eovS.a AZ. =, 0'Sr X
Snin was providential. A. clear wsathes
Vould have permitted the enemy air
ploAes to lombard the roads ana block
tAs Withdrawal.
Wounded Carried Through Rain.
Along the line Of retreat were MANY
through the deiuge of rain. The Red
Cross car took aboard one soldier with
. shell wound in his arm. sunday
ulght this car made only nfteen miles
m twenty-four hours It reached .
taken to a hospital.
The military occupied the town and
there was no food nor lodging to be
had. The mayor had posted procia-
IN Italian officer offered to permit
the correspondent to sleep on the
straw at the barracks. but later
place was obtained in tho stall OF
stable adjoining a hotel.
Monday morning the RED Cross party
crossed the TaSliamento river. which
at this point is about the width of the
East river in downtown New YORK
(about 500 yards). II is well to take
note of this river, as 1T Is natural
barrier against the invaders.
No Word Of Complaint.
Another fifteen miles consumed
twelve hours Of riding through appa-
rently unending masses OF soldiers,
horses. cannon and the impedimenta OF
the army. Tho men, soaked and De-
Araggled. but calm and cheerful. were
not heard to utter q single WORD OF
complaint. since they began their ex-
odus through nifty miles OF moving
masses All the telegraph facilities
were closed along the road.
Monday night the Red Cross car ar
rived at the new headquarters. Here
the correspondents notes must end. as
all subsequent movements OF the army
are not to be described for the present
owing to military necessity.
The correspondents recital IS only
one chapter. and thousands OF other
persons had similar experiences In the
withdrawal. However, above all the
hardship and terror Of the incident the
fact stands out that the italian army
succeeded against terrible odds In saw
ing the larger part OF its ammunition.
supplies and artillery. as well virtually
ssie entire personnel
Evening star., 1917-11-03
INVITED TO SOCIAL TONIGHT.
Young People of Church to Enter.
tain Service Men.

a number of young men under train
ing as gunners at the Washington
navy yard have been invited by the
young people OF Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, Anacostia. Rev. William Oscar
Roome, jr, pastor. to attend a Hal
loween social tonight in the parish
hall.
The hall has been especially deco
rated for the occasion. Various games
are to be played and there is to be
dancing for the entertainment of the
guests. Light refreshments and cookies
will also be given to the men to take
away as a parting token Of the war
daddy" spirit existing in the congre-
CATION. A number of the ladies Of the
church are to act as chaperons.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Rev. L. G. J. Kelly to Be Tried Again

RED OAK. Iowa. November 3.-Rev.
Lyn George ]. Kelly. his first trial
ended in disagreement, will face the
court here second time. November 12.
on an indictment charging him with
Staying one of the eight victims of
the ak murders at villisca, Iowa, in
June. 1912. His friends are confident
that this trial will result in his ex-
oneration. In the first trial, late in
September. eleven Jurors. It was an
nounced, were for acquittal, while the
twelfth held out for a verdict Of mot
guilty because of insanity" On the
other hand. 1t has been reported that
the state has found new evidence
which counsel for the prosecution ex-
pect Will strengthen their case ma
terially.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Gen. Cadorna Confident
His Men Could Hold Foe
. and Asked for No Aid

Z LONDON. November s.-James Ian
Macpherson. parliamentary secretary
20 the war Office, in a written reply to
oertain newspapers declared that no
doubt had been expressed by Gen. Ca
Norma or the Italian government to the
British general staf Of the Italians
inability to meet the Austro-German
attack. which they knew was about to
be made against them.
No request was received from italy
for help before the at.ack took pIace.
the secretary added
Evening star., 1917-11-03
0y ne Associated Press,

0y ths Associated Press.
ROME, November a.-Describing the
events Of the italian retreat Of October
II and later. a correspondent Of the AS
ISOLATED Press says Gen. Gonzaga was
transported to Udine. suffering from elev-
en- wounds. All his staff officers were
killed or wounded, and only three Of his
dfty horsemen escort remained alive. Gen.
Badoglie. with his Bersaglieri. stood on
Natajur. the new Thermopylae Of the
Austrian offensive. commanding tho line
from Caporeto to Cividale. fighting with
out hope, but also without the Idea Of
surrender. OF three regiments Of Ber-
saglieri only one lieutenant remained
alive. and he was wounded.
The correspondent, describing the ex-
odus OF the fugitives. says they comprised
people OF all classes-in automobiles. in
vehicles of all epochs and oxen drawn
carts. Some persons transported their
belongings in hand carts. while others
carried them. There were women with
half-naked children in their arms and
others crying or beating their breasts
because they had lost their children in
the confusion.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
"WAR DADDY" RANKS
HELD OPEN TO ALL
CONTINUED from First Page. ,

$4,000. its allotment Of the $4,000, 900
to be raised throughout the country for
rec-eational and amusement facilities
for soldiers.
Mr.. Trezevant explained that the CAM
paign to be undertaken next week Is dis
tineuished from the Y. NJ C. A. campaign
to be conducted later, In that the $4,000
600 is to be raised for work outside the
camps, whereas the Y. NJ c. A., knights
Of Columbus and other agencies have
sought to provide for the soldiers leisure
hours inside the camps. The speaker en-
phasized the practical nature Of the work.
in that 1t tended toward the betterment
OF the morale. health and efficiency of
soldiers.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Fire At F Street Restaurant.

An accumulation Of grease in a fiue
leading from the kitchen to the roof of
the restaurant at 1928 F street iKnited
shortly before noon today and started
3 are that necessitated calling on the
fire department. Smoke poured from
the fiue into the kitchen, and finally
reached all portions of the building.
Tho firemen quickly had the IRE under
control. Damage to the building 10 es-
timated at about 500. while food and
kitchen utensils 70 the value Of $500
Hass ruined.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
TO INCREASE LABOR SUPPLY.
Move Contemplates System Of Health
Examination for Applicants.

NEW YORK, November IA plan to
increase New York city's supply of
available labor was announced today
by the committee on industry and en-
ployment of the mayors committee on
national defense. The move contem-
plates. promoting special attention to
physical ntness among employees and
the development Of a system OF health
examination Of applicants for work on
the part OF employment agencies. Par
ticIler attention TO tuberculosis cases
10 9. feature Of the plan.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
WOMAN PICKETS RELEASED.
Ten Who Were Stationed at White
House Leave District Jail.

Ten women imprisoned for pfckettng a&
tho White House were released today from
the District Jail. having completed their
sentences. They are:
Miss Lucy Burns, Brooklyn. n. I'd
Miss Eleanor Calnan. Methuen. Maso.3
Miss Lucy Branham Of Baltimore, Nd: !:
Mrs ". J. Bartlett, Putnam. Conn: ME-.
Annie Arniel. Wilmington, Del; Miss
Mary Winsor, Haverford, Pa; Miss
Maude Malone, Jamaica. N. z: Miss
Edith Ainge, Youngstown. Ohio: MiaD
Margaret Fotheringham. Buffalo. N. r,
and Mrs. Pauline Adams, Norfolk, Va.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Baptism Is Lecture Theme.

An address on the symbolism Of baptism
was delivered by W. e. Van Ambursh q
the third days session Of the Intsrna-
tional Bible Students Association this
morning in Masonic Temple. The address
was followed by an immersion In the font
This afternoon discussions on baptism by
w. E. Crist and H. Fisher Of Brooklyn
will be held. Tomorrow viii be 'sHar-
yester's day. and the closing day Of the
convention Addresses will be delivered
by Messrs Macmillan and Woodwofth
and Judge Rutherford Of New York city.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
BRITISH NOW HOLDING
NEW PALESTINE FRONT

LONDON, November "A British Of
fetal communication. issued last even
ing, dealing with the operations near
Jerusalem. says:
Gen. Allenby reports that he is now
holding the position covering Beer
sheba on the north. We have success
fully raided another portion OF the
Turkish front.
"a large number Of Turks were
killed and fifteen prisoners and . ma
chine gun were brought back"
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Fair Weather for Next Week

Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning Sunday, issued by the weather
bureau today, for the middle Atlantic
states. which include the District Of
Columbia, are generally fair weather
indicated during the week. although a
day OF rain or snow probable about the
middle of the week over northern nor.
ton. Somewhat higher Temperatures
early In the week and no decided
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Electrically Controlled Boat
Used by Germans Believed to
Be Similar to Hammond Device

Use by the Germans of IAN electrically
controlled boat" OF the Belgian coast
was taken here to mean that a device
similar to the radio controlled torpedo
with which the United States has been
experimenting for some time has been
developed by German engineers to sup
plement their land batteries along the
coast. The fact that the boat was
destroyed by the British gunners does
not, however. suggest o similar fate for
the American device.
The theory of distant control of boats.
torpedoes or aeroplanes through the
use of radio apparatus Is an old one.
In this country basic patents for a de-
vice OF that character were obtained by
Rear Admiral Fiske. approximately
twenty years ago. No practical appli-
pedoes was Of record, however, until
John Hays Hammond. jr., began his
experiments and worked out the plan
with which the government has been
experimenting.
Congress appropriated nearly a million
dollars for the purchase of the Hammond
patents. and a Joint Army Navy board
headed by Maj Gen. Leonard Wood was
appointed to pass upon the device before
1t should be taken over. The outbreak
of war prevented any publication of the
development of the project.
The Hammond device. as originally
demonstrated. was applied to a swift
motor boat From a shore station the
inventor was able to send the motor boat
in any direction he pleased by the use of
a radio telegraph key.
The little craft SKINNED far out. al
most out of sight. stopped, turned back.
circled about a schooner that was pass
ing and then returned to its dock The
only person aboard was a watchman
posted forward, who did not touch the
machinery. The boat was under abso-
Lutte control from shore.
Presumably this Is what the Germans
have worked out as an added protec-
tion for the shallow waters of the Bel
gian coast. The British employ special
monitors for patrol work there. They
are constructed with shallow draft and
have outside air chambers or ''blisters. -
as the navy knows them. TO make them
safe from submarine attack.
These and the shallow water make
them virtually immune from underwater
assault.
Experts here think probably the Ger
mans equipped a high-speed motor boat
with a heavy explosive charge, similar
to a torpedo. and hoped to drive ii
against the side of the British ships.
For obvious reasons nothing can be
said as to how the United States pro-
poses to use its radto-control plans. 1t
was never intended. however, to use a
surface boat SO the German experience
has no bearing.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Injured Grocer Is Improving.

Nathan Wolls. grocer at Sherman
avenue and Barry place who was as
saulted and seriously wounded in his
place of business Thursday night, is
not suffering from a fracture Of the
skull as was first thought. His con-
dition 10 much improved, according to
he 10 Q patient. Last night be par.
tialiy Identified q colored man who was
under arrest in the eighth precinct.
Evening star., 1917-11-03

trolling the Belgian coast by an cleo
trically controlled high-speed boat. The
boat was destroyed. The following Of
fetal statement was given out:
IAN attack was made today on our
vessels patrolling the Belgian coast
boat. The attack was defeated and the
boat destroyed"
The term electrically controlled
may mean that the boat 10 Of new
type. without crew, and controlled from
the shore by an electric device.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
c. w. O'Connor to Ta,k

'The Art Of Expression" Is to be the
subject of an address to be given by c.
w. O'Connor before the first meeting Of
the season Of the Arts and Archeolor-
ical League to be held this afternoon a =
$3.50 o'clock at the Arts Club, 2017 /
street northwest.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
|PLANS IN INTEREST
! Of FEDERAL CLERKS
District Defense Council Asks
U. S. Government to Main
tain Eating Houses.

The United States government.
through the quartermaster's ONCE OF
the War Department, Is urged In rec
ommendations to the District Commits
sioners by the District Council Of De-
fense, to open eating houses here for
the vast army OF employees OF the gov
ernment now here and others who are
coming In.
This recommendation. with several
others. was made by the council at
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
District building. DR.. r. s. woodward,
chairman of the housing committee of
the council, made the Recommendations.
which were approved. 1t was stated by
William II. Baldwin. chairman OF the
council. that 1t is not the purpose to
enter into competition with the other
eating places in the District, but to
provide attractive eating places where
these employees could go to get their
food.
Suggestion for Census Takers.
It was also recommended that In
ent census by the police they ascer-
tain from householders the number Of
vacant rooms they have and II they
would take roomerS or boarders. BY
this means. i. was pointed out, the
council would be enabled to secure a
list of places where the government
employees could find homes.
Places where young women might
secure rooms. it was explained. are es-
pecially desired. With the recent es-
tablishment of the bureau OF war In
surance between 1900 and 1900 young
women will come to Washington and
places must be found for them as we'll
as others who come to accept positions
in other government departments.
Appeal for Woman Clerks.
The other Recommendation was that
the Commissioners appeal to the people
of the District, who might have vacant
rooms in their homes, to take in young
women. Mr.. Baldwin said that there
are many places where tho housekeep-
ers will not take women as roomers, as
they prefer men. He said that there Is
now need for the housing OF a vast
number Of young women. whereas men
readily can secure places OF abode.
Other matters in connection with the
housing problems also we're discussed.
Charles B. Nesbft. head OF the new bu-
reau OF war insurance and recently su-
perintendent OF insurance of the Dis
trict, rendered his resignation as q
member Of the council. because OF not
being able to devote his time to the
work OF the organization.