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Evening star., 1918-08-31
AR0USES B0CHE FLIERS,
THEN SHOOTS THEM DOWN
Capt. Madden, Second French Ace,
Has Forty-one Official Victories
: to His Credit.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
PARIS. August 22.-With forty-one
official victories to his credit, which in
the French service signifies that he
has brought down probably double that
number, Capt. Madden. the second
French ace. is reputed to have the
most unique tactics and for adroit
maneuvering is said to be second only
10 the first French ace. Rene Fonck
Madden has formed the habit of
taking occasional holidays far over the
German lines. His particular hobby is
to settle near some enemy airdrome,
to play around it for time until he
has aroused his boche adversaries.
They start after him. thinking that he
has been brought there by engine
trouble, and just at the moment when
they are ready to pounce upon him he
showers them with a load of incendiary
bullets from his machine guns.
This method has succeeded again and
again in forcing boche aviatorS to
earth. either willingly or by force of
gravitation. 1t is said that his record
of forty-one victories was made pos
sible largely by these tactics
Evening star., 1918-08-31
YOUNG FL|ER HITCHCOCK
BREAKS FROM CAPTIVITY
Eighteen.Year-0ld American Jumps
Train and Escapes to Swiss Bor.
der on Way Home.
y the Associated Press.


BERN, Switzerland, August 3D.
Lieut. Thomas Hitchcock. jr.. of Wes-
bury. L. L. who. while a member of
the Lafayette flying squadron last
March, was captured by the Germans
has escaped from a German prison
camp and has arrived here.
Hitchcock. who is the eighteen-year-
old son of Maj. Thomas Hitchcock,
Jumped from train near Ulm in
Wurttemberg and walked eighty miles
to the Swiss border near Schaff-
hansen. The aviator is returning to
the United States.
NEW YORK. August 31-Lieut.
Thomas Hitchcock, jr., son of Maj.
Hitchcock. commander Of the train
ing department at the Mineola avia-
ton field, who has just escaped to
Bern from a German prison camp,
was captured on March 6. after a
combat with three enemy planes.
He fell behind the German lines
after he had been wounded in the
side. He was first taken to the pris-
on camp at Saarbrucken. Later he
was transferred to Giesen and again
to q camp in Bavaria
Lieut.. Hitchcock tried to enlist in
the American flying forces. but was
rejected because of his youth He is
now eighteen years old. Going to
France in June, 1917, he was assigned
to the famous Lafayette escadrille
with several other Americans.
Last February he was decorated
for bringing down two German hiers.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
URGES CALM, IN SPAIN.
Dato Calls for Support Of the Gov.
eminent.

MADRID, August 30.-Foreign Min
lister Dato. in connection with the for
eign situation as it affects Spain, to-
day issued the following statement
for publication:
"our country, like all neutral coun-
tries. is meeting with difficulties in
it's relations with belligerent coun-
tries which hitherto always have been
settled, and also will be settled in the
future, particularly IL public opinion
does not become alarmed and accords
the government confidence and sup
port"
Senior Dato appealed to the news
papers to calm their expressions OF
opinion SO as not to further compIi-
cate the governments task.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
EsTHoN1ANs SUPPRESSED.
Germans Requisition Food AM
"Germanize" Schools.

STOCKHOLM, August 31.-An off,
cfal Esthonian courier bound for
France has arrived here. He states
that the Germans are suppressing the
Esthonian national life and culture
in every way. Newspapers are cen
sored. he said. and schools are closed
or are being Germanized. while Es-
thonian music is forbidden.
Food requisitioning has been in
stituted and the bread ration has been
hxed at quarter of a kilogram daily
and the meat ration at a quarter Of a
kilogram weekly. The courier stated
that German oppression was strength
ening the national spirit and increas-
ing the passive resistance.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
SLAM PRINCESS TOURS.
Travelling Incognito She Is on Way
to Canadian Cities.

VICTORIA. B. c., August 81
Travelling incognito. the crown princess
of Siam arrived in Victoria on q
Japanese liner yesterday. it became
known today.
The princess. under the title of
heslfb aI5s and nIans to make = tour MN nof Of
Canadian cities. She made her Journey
to this coast from Bangkok. Siam. by
way of Japan "
Evening star., 1918-08-31

has been turned over to the govern
ment by the Alabama Dry Dock and
Shipbuilding Company. her builders.
The Banago met all tests on trial
rip. She was originally to have been
delivered November /. but machinery
was installed a month and two days
ahead of time.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Seven-Cent Fares in Chicago Asked.

CHICAGO. August 31.-An increase
in passenger fares from cents to Z
cents has been asked of the state pub
lie utilities commission by the four
elevated railway companies of Chi
cago. Increased wages to employees
and high cost of materials were given
as the reason for the requested ad-
vance.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Labor Committed to War.

Tt is significant that In this country
with a few exceptions, genuine lead
ers of labor are convinced that vic
tory in this war is essential, that
they may achieve the great objects
of their lives Previous to the war
German labor organized to destroy
the domination of Prussian militar-
ism. The task which they failed to
accomplish by pacific means we are
endeavoring to achieve by military
means their emancipation from bond
age. If the war had not come for a
few years, there would have been an
uprising of democracy in Germany.
Fortunately, there are few in the
allied countries who do not believe
this to be a righteous war. On be-
half of the British empire and the
allies I desire to say that no man
has done more than Mr.. Gompers to
convince the civilized world that 1t
is vital to the interests of all that
the war should be prosecuted to a
triumphant conclusion.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
GOMPERSLAUDED.
ASSTRONG ALLY
Premier Lloyd George Boosts
Him as Exponent of the
Democracy of Labor.
LUNCHEON IN HIS HONOR

BY the Associated Presa-
LONDON. August 30.-Premier David
Lloyd George. at a luncheon given to-
day by the government in honor OF
Samuel Gompers president Of the
American Federation of Labor. pro-
posed a toast to the health of the
labor leader who is visiting England.
IT do this for two reasons" said
Mr.. Lloyd George. "one of these is
the country from which our guest
comes-a country Graded and nur-
tured in freedom. It now has proved
itself true to the great traditions Of
being the champion and the protector
of freedom In this undertaking 1t
has placed the whole Of its resources
at the disposal of the allies in the
great struggle for liberty.
Therefore" he continued. I'VE sa-
lutte the flag of that glorious land Of
America
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Fighting for Democracy.

TN the second place." he added. I'VE
welcome Mr.. Gompers and his friends
for their own sake. Gompers Is a
name as we'll known in every country
as in his own. Mr.. Gcmpers Is a
man who. like myself. has forgiven
those who in the past have upbraided
him for his policies. We are fully
prepared to cooperate to secure the
ideals which we have always held.
Mr.. Gompers Is fighting the same
democratic battle that this country
has been fighting and is fighting to-
day In this country men of all classes
have contributed in sacrifices and suf-
fering. / say without hesitation that
victory in this war means more to
those who earn their bread by the
sweat of their brow than to any other
class
Evening star., 1918-08-31

DELICIOUS AND WHOLESOME
H0rsf0rd's Acid Phosphate
A splendid tonic and q delicious fefreah1nE
brink: gives prompt relief to tired nerveA-Ad-
Ieftisement,
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Total to date. .2l

Note-Above Is summary Of cas-
ualties issued by the War Department.
The list includes 2s1 lost at sea, also
the total Marine Corps casualties to
date, but does not include the Navy
casualties
Army casualty lists for last night
and today contain 236 names. divided
/ as follows:
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Th' garbage can is jest about
a thing O tn past, but we can't
recall time when waste
basket wuz as necessary as it is
t'day.
Cal Tape has been invalidated
from Camp Taylor.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Right Preferable to Peace.

George H Roberts. minister of labor.
in seconding the toast. said:
''The great American people is joined
to the allies to demonstrate to the
world that the maintenance of right is
of even greater Importance than the
maintenance of peace"
Mr.. Gompers. in replying to the
premier's address, said:
THE war has ceased to be a war. 1t
is a crusade for right, Justice and
liberty. America is with the allies to
the end-the victorious end. / am con-
WINGED we dare not lose. We cannot
lose We will win"
The Earl of Reading. ambassador to
the United States, said he considered
Mr. Gompers one of the best and
strongest supporters of the allied
cause.
Mr. Gompers. replying, said he had
talked with President Wilson before
leaving the United States. He added
that he shared the deep feeling and
high ideals of the President that the
United States were with Great Brit
ain and her allies to a victorious end
of the war.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Labor Attitude Explained.

Referring to the labor situation Mr..
Gompers said:
I'VE found ourselves in the position
as to whether it were possible for the
labor movement to live in a world
dominated by kaiserism and militar-
ism. American labor found it impos-
I'VE dare not lose. We cannot lose.
We will win"
Mr.. Gompers declared that the
Americans were coming to aid the
allies millions strong-with all their
man power and resources if necessary.
I'VE realize that nothing is SO i'm
portant now as winning the war;" Mr..
Gompers concluded.
Among the high government and
military officials and labor leaders
present beside Premier Lloyd George,
were Winston Churchill, minister of
munitions; Lord Robert Cecil under
secretary of foreign AFFAIRS; Premium
Massey of New Zealand. Lord Read
ing, ambassador to the United States:
Austen Chamberlain, George Nicoll
Barnes and Gen. SHUTS of the war
cabinet; H. NJ. Hyndman. socialist
leader; ]. Havelock Wilson, president
of the Seamen's Union: American Con-
sui General Skinner. Charles A. Han
son, lord mayor of London; W. A Ap-
pleton, secretary of the General Fed
Grafton of Trades Unions, Maj. Wal
dorf Astor and Lord Weir, secretary
of state for air forces.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
PALMISTRY.

RIZPAH ELDoN, WHOSE WONDERFUL
knowledge of the science of palmistry is at
tracing the attention Of the entire public
Hundreds are visiting her. and each and every
one accords her the highest praise. Fee 81
Hours, 10 am to 10 pm. Cor. 9Th and G NV
BELMONT
Scientific palmist and clairvoyant. can be con-
suited on all affairs Of life; readings, ST. 1915
New York ave. NV, between 18th and 18th
SITS. Hours. 10 am. TO s pm. 5s
NILE. ZAKA, SCIENTIFIC fALMisT AND
psychic from New York Now at the Savoy
18th and Girard NV. Complete psychic read
ipgs, So. Scientific palmistry, 81. Only by
appointment. Phone Col. 74IO. ''rhe very best
reading I ever had-"-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Evening star., 1918-08-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NorICN PAsroRs-ANY PROTESTANT
pastor who is at any time in need Of supply
Anr pulpit viii nnd aid by writing 40 G st.
NV, Or. L. o. HUBBARD, minister in good
standing with his denomination Will show
the proper credentials. Best references. Terms
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
TO HONOR ITALIAN
NATION ON THIRD
WAR ANNIVERSARY

official Washington win mingls
with the throngs at Liberty Hut to-
night when America viii formally OBJ
serve the third anniversary OF Italy's
declaration Of war against the central
powers. President and Mrs. Wilson
have been invited and are expected to
attend.
The diplomatic corps viii have a
large representation at the eelebra-
tion. Secretary Of State lansing will
tell OF Italy's trials and triumphs in
the war. Count di Cellere, the italian
ambassador. will respond to the Sec
retary Of state. VIII Irwin, noted
war correspondent. recently returned
from the Italian front. will describe
his visits to the battle lines. Three
celebrated artists. Nine Claudia
Muzia, Martinelli. both OF the Metro
politan Opera Company, and Fabrizio.
the violinist. will entertain with
vocal and violin selections.
The meeting will be open 70 the
public, and no cards will be Issued.
From every Flagstaff in the coun-
try and abroad where the stars and
Stripes floats over buildings, the ma
tional colorE Of Italy win be raised
tomorrow. The Presidents message
TO the Italian people will be read
throughout italy.
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
KREISLER OPERA
ARRANGEMENT OFF
BECAUSE OF WAR

After all, the arrangement between
Charles Dillingham; and Fritz Kreis-
Ter, the violinist. whereby the latter
was to compose a comic opera, will
not be carried out. Recently, because
Of his nationality, Kreisler Cancelled
his concert engagements for the sea-
son. He has now decided to 20 still
further, In the matter OF self-efface-
ment BY not appearing before the pub
lie even as the composer OF an opera
which Mr.. Dillingham; planned to pro
duee In the fall
The following letter from him to
Mr.. Dillingham; makes clear his rea-
sons:
Dear Mr.. Dillingham; herewith
beg you TO kindly release me OF my
obligation to write a comic opera for
you.
"since the day on which ysuIdid me
the honor 10 enter In an agreement
with me. great changes have taken
place. In due regard to the ethics
and propriety OF the situation created
by these changes and in order to avoid
any possible embarrassment to my
friends have, at the beginning OF the
season, cancelled all my public appear
snces and engagements. Ny above
request to you Is but the final step
toward the realization OF my sincere
desire to refrain from any public
activity whatever in this county in
which I am a guest
Il am deeply conscious Of the incon-
venience to which l am putting you,
and beg you, therefore. to accept my
profound apologies. ! have, however.
not the slightest fear OF any miscon-
ception OF my attitude on your side.
''rhe fact that you placed such su-
preme confidence in my untried capa-
bility to write a successful comic
opera win always remain = source Of
great pride to me.
"I am with cordial greetings, very
sincerely yours,
FRITZ KREIsLER"
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
REPLY TO RUMORS
MADE BY FAMOUS
RUSSIAN PIANIST

ossip Gabrilowitsch, the distin-
guished Russian pianist and conductor.
has written letter to the New York
Times. definitely explaining. in view
OF certain rumors which, he states.
have been spread OF late, his post
ton toward America, Russia and
Germany in the present war. Mr..
GabriIowitsch writes as follows:
Letters received from friends IN
form me that malicious rumors- are
being spread in certain quarters with
the evident object Of discrediting
my name in the eyes of the Ameri-
can public by misreprssenting me a.
disloyal and anti-American. In view
Of such a pernicious campaign (the
purpose OF which at this particular
time is obvious). will you permit me
to say a few words through the me-
dium Of your paper?
'I love, and have loved this country
ever since first set foot on its soil,
eighteen years ago. owe to America
a big debt OF affection and gratitude.
Here have found my wife-the
daughter of one OF Americas most
cherished and beloved citizens Our
only child was born here. Nowhere has
UEGn more 8FRNN-
ciated than In this country. Most of
our best and dearest friends are
Americans.
'Now for my attitude toward Ger
many. When the war first broke out
in 1914 between Russia and Germany.
I had my doubts as to which OF the
two was more to blame. / knew too
much OF the Cars autocratic regime
to believe that the little father would
actually fight Germany merely for the
protection Of freedom and democracy.
This skepticism often expressed to
American friends in the early stage Of
the European war. This is probably
what originated the absurd charge OF
'pro-Germanism' against me. Much has
happened since Many q mans views
have changed. nGermany. through her
actions in Russia, Ukrainia, Finland,
and Roumania. has destroyed any IL
Iusions I or anyone may have regard
ing her war aims, and has proved be-
yond doubt that hers Is a war Of con-
quest and annexation. Obviously
aEainst such domination all nations
must unite, just as they united q cen
tury ago against Napoleon No nation
can be allowed to dominate the others
after the war On the other hand,
events In Russia have proved that my
original skepticism in regard to the
Car has been unmasked and over
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
NORA BAYES SLAMS
KAISER ON RECORD

Nora Bayes. Al JoIson. Van and
Sehenck, LevinsISy and the Farbel
Sisters are the headliners in a pro-
gram Of notable performers on the
latest release Of the Columbia Grapha-
phone Company. They are all repre-
sented by records of snappy music
appropriate to the month OF the re-
lease, June.
Nora Bayes, who made her debut on
Columbia records last month. has
some slams for the Kaiser in her
song. "Regretful Blues." On the other
side Of the record is a typical tuneful
Bayes song, "A Little Bit Of Sun
shine"
JoIson presents IN Everything, /"
In his Broadway hit, sSinbad.P The
Land o. Yamo Yamo" is in the usual
catchy strain OF Van and Schenck. the
popular vaudeville team. and NY
Minds Made Up to Marry Carolina"
on the reverse side, Is equally attrac-
tive.
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
MAXIM TO SPEAK.
ARTISTS TO SING,
FOR RED CROSS
NJ MARTINELL,

Preparations went forward today for
the big Red Cross meeting at 8 O'Clock
tonight in Continental Memorial Hall
where team workers and the public gen
orally will hear three Of the nations
greatest singers in concert
Hudson Maxim. the noted inventor
viii be the principal speaker tonight
Sergeant Heffernan, Corp. Guy =.
Smith and Private Frederick, three
of the fifty PershinR veterans will
relate their war experiences.
NJ. Martinelli, the tenor; Madame
Namara, the soprano. and Miss Helen
Marsh. contralto, will entertain the
audience The first two artists are
from the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany, and came to Washington for
this special meeting. Miss Marsh
lives in New York. and volunteered
to help the Red Cross drive In Wash
ington.
At Red Cross headquarters II was
said today that NJ Didur, the basso
from the Metropolitan company, would
probably arrive in the city in time to
take part in the entertainment. II
not, he will be used at the big Red
Cross rally in Liberty Hut tomorrow
night
Because Of the celebration at Lib
erty Hut tonight. officially commemo-
rating the entrance Of Italy into the
war, the hut was turned over by the
Red Cross authorities for the use of
the Italian embassy, under whose
auspices the exercises will be held.
Stress was laid on the fact that ad-
mission to the entertainment and
meeting tonight in Continental
Memorial Hall will be free. The pub
lie Is urged to attend. The meeting
will begin promptly at s o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-05-23

NIT % Discipline 81 ang tinf IN lhs
cause % Art With us aft T. atni e
department. of pieaaufe, and 90 ~
any means the NEST important dsreri-
ment Taat ia the sole sxplanatlcn ef
eur bad manners m heaters 80
operaa.
III . manager were really % ~
strict he would offend ne putlir.
which. although q does not care reFl
much, makes the whole perfcrma1ce
possible. Every uafionaliiy has ne
particular gaaehsrisai thia q one 81
ourAH
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
eosHI

A woman doing housework is
A puEzle 20 US men;
Ehe slaps the dust around with a whiz,
So Il viii fall again
The Washington times., 1918-05-23

thrown. to the delight and satisfae-
ton OF the entire freedomloving
world. Just as at the beginning of
the war was pro- Russian and anti
Car so now I am 'pro-Russian' and
'anti-BOlshevik.' But at all times /
have been and am pro-American.
Those who are spreading rumors to
the contrary ae not acting in good
faith. Having now clearly stated my
attitude shall pay no more attention
TO their intrigues.
'oSSIP GABRILOWITSCH-
"Bryn Mawr, Pa, May 6, 1919
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
TELLS WHY BRITONS
ARELATE AT OPERA

Answering a Germans complaint As
to the bad behavior OF late eomers 10
the opera in London. Filson Young,
the English writer. explained:
Ny German friend, the determine
tion OF Britons never. never TO be
slaves is nowhere more clearly n
lustrated than In their refusal TO sub
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
SOCIETY ORGANIZED.

Permanent organization OF the
Physical Education Society was ef.
fected at last nights meeting at the
Y. NJ. c. A Louis N Battersby, OF
Eastern High School, was elected
president a membership Of nifty is
expected by the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
ENoWl

A Grand Piano underneath the bough.
A gramophone. q Chinese gong. and
thou
Trying to sing an anthem on the key.
Oh. Paradise were wilderness enoW!
WALLACE IRWIN
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
BETcHAI

The bright-eyed young hunters are
pretty good at catching the chickens
But the old hunters can dress them
better.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-25
THE BIRD or PARADISE, "

The Bird OF PARADISE S.citard
Walton TullA beautiful tsa7rdfifiH
romance. which comes 10 tfle Academy
Thursday and Friday with a special
THANKSGIVING day matinee, II fsturc
than play. II best can be described.
perhaps, as an institution. like a
bank. say, or the postotflce. OF a
church And TO see The Bird OF
Paradise at each annual appearance
IN this city comes just "a natural as
our regular calls 10 owe OF the afore~
mentioned institutions.
Amy number of reasons could ee
assigned for this state of affairs. IRE
alluring charms of the music. IN"
weird mysticism of the play, The
contrast between Hawaiian languor
and American hriskness sympathy
for the simple maid. iLuana. The
HETEROGENEOUS of the settings. II
is one of the most popular theatrical
offerings OF the last decade and the
,heatefgoing public enjoy It year after
year without seeking out the definite
cause for their enjoyment
One item OF interest. however. Is
added each year TO THE Bird OF
Paradise" and that IL the ap N@rance
of a new actress in the part OF iHana.
the little Hawaiian princess. whose
tragic romance never grows old, ana
this time Luana is played by Miss
Rita Romilly, a most talented actress,
IL is said. who brings TO the part
great charm Of manner, fine dichon,
skill in coQuetry uneXcelled and,
when ii is needed, "a portrayal OF
pathetic moods that stirs the deepest
emotions and with it an artistic
fervor that shows how closely she has
studied the character and made IL
her own,
The popularity of The Bird OF
Paradise" is due TO the fact that the
production never has been allowed to
deteriorate in cast or scenicN investi
ture, Oliver Morosco, the producer
attends TO these important details.
so the public always is assured an
excellent entertainment in every de-
tail,
This seasons cast is a most excel
lent one. Guy Harrington. as Paul
Wilson: Brandon Evans, as the beach
comber: John Milton, az Captain
Hatch: Miss Jane Haven, as Diana;
Miss Margaret Thayer. as the mis-
sionary's wife. and Miss Blanche
Douglass, as the widow. The other
characters essential In telling The
story are In able hands. and the ma
tive Hawaiian singers and players
feature prominently.