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The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Secret Of Balance
Of Torpedoes for
British Navy is
jealousy
Guarded

Lancasters England, June 18.-(Cor-
respondence of The Associated Press.)
The secret of the construction of the
balance chamber Of the torpedo used
by British submarines is jealously
guarded by the British government.
Although there are three manufactur-
ing concerns making torpedoes in
England, none of them is permitted to
learn the secret of making this cham
ber, section about three feet long.
The product of all three plants is
composed of interchangeable parts Of
torpedoes which are sent to the cen
trail government plant where the bal
ance chamber is fitted on.
Every tenth torpedo is taken to
pieces and the parts are tested to
make sure that they are interchange
able with the products of some other
factory. If not, the insists are con-
demned.
One factory here turns out about 81
torpedoes week. The labor is most
" unslilled and includes women. The
skilled workers were formerly en-
',oloyed on textile machines or in jew
eliy work. None of them knew any
thing aoout torpedoes before they
came to the factory.
The average torpedo costs $4,000.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Greek Prince
Would Marry
Rich American
HAS PLAN, AIDED BY KAISER,
TO USE HER WEALTH TO
RESTORE THRONE.

Paris, July 25.-Prince Christopher,
brother to former King Constantine Of
Greece, is reported to be about to mar
ry rich American woman in Switzer-
land, according to a Geneva dispatch,
which says the former king is depend
ing on this marriage to finance cam
paign for the restoration of his throne
and that his brother-in-iaw, the kaiser,
is supporting his plans.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

being excluded. The provision that
service only in branches of the gov
ernment having retirement systems
may be counted in qualifying for a
pension imposes strict limitation on
the transfer of veteran soldiers, sail
ors, marines and employees of the
Coast Guards, all of whom have bene-
fit of the military retirement system,
to enter the service without prejudice
to their record.
In a.--cee.air= with the generally ad-
|sancing trend OF wages,E the fiff1ft
for the average pay of hghtkeepers
was increase by the bill to $4,000
from 100000, at which it was fixed
more than century ago. Superin-
tendents of, districts were advanced
from $2,400 to 5000.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

Thierry when the present battle be-
gan and have snce increased this to
more than forty. The Germans still
have reserves, but it is questionable
whether they have sufficiently recup-
Grated to partic pate in the fighting
should the Germlns try to retrieve the
crown princes defeat.
So far this year the German gener-
al staff has been requiring soldiers to-
take part in twice as many battles as
usual before recuperating, in order to
try to crush the French and British
before the Americans could arrive in
sufficient numbers to turn the balance.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
huns TRY HARD TO END WAR
BEFORE THE FULL POWER OF THE
AMERICANS CAN BE UTILIZED
German Soldiers Compelled to Engage in
Twice as Many Battles as Soldiers
Are Considered Able to Stand

With the French Army in France,
July 25.-(By the Associated Press.)
Owing to the detection of Russia,
the Germans have been able to place
two hundred and ten divisions on the
western front this year. These di-
visions have been engaged about 430
times since last January, so that each
has been into battle at least twice
since that time, and with the rapid in
crease of operations this proportion is
increasing.
The Germans had twenty-eight di-
visions between Rheims and Chateau
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Germans Gain
Foothold in
Petit Wood
Driven out by Counter Attack
by French

London, July. 25.-A German coun-
ter attack on the north bank of the
Marne, near Dormans, enabled the en-
emy to occupy small part Of the
Petit wood, but the French soon drove
them out, today's official statement
says.
There have been violent artillery ac-
tions near the Ourcq river and
Rheims.
The French made surprise attack
near Mohtdidier.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

delay in procuring one would proba-
bly, enable such alleged vagrant to
escape arrest. Any person so arrest
ed by virtue of a warrant or without
a warrant shall be given a speedy
trial, and upon conviction shall be
fined not exceeding two hundred and
fifty dollars, or by Imprisonment not
more than six months.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Allied Ship Fires
on American Sub
Damage Was Slight; No One
Was Killed

Washington, July 25.-An American
submarine of the latest design, which
had been cruising submerged, sudden
iy rose near an allied armed ship off
the New England coast, and was fired
upon. No one was injured. The SUBJ
marine was slightly damaged and is
being towed to port.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
BOLSHEVIKI
WILL FIGHT
Consider Allies Intervention
Tantamornt to War DecIa-
ration

Amsterdam july rs. The Russian
Bolshevik government, according to
Moscow dispatch to the Berlin Lokal
Anzeiger, considers the action of the
entente powers in landing troops on
the Murman coast as tantamount to
a declaration of war, and will take
counter measures accordingly.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
CASUALTY REPORT TODAY 252

Washington, July 25.-The ma~ina
casualty list today contains G4 nanes.
The list includes Private James NJ.
Park, of Worthington Springs, Fla,
who was severely wounded
The army casualty list contained 1888
names.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Germans in a Bad Hole.

London, July 25.-The Pallmall Ga
zctte says there are rumors current
that the British gains, the great ad-
vance toward Fismes, and the report
ed French advance have put the crown
princes armies in such position in
the Aisne- Marine salient that extrica-
tion seems impossible.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
SLAYDEN WITHDRAWS FROM
THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE

San Antonio, Texas, july 25.- Rep
resentative Slayden withdrew his re-
nomination to congress, following the
publication of a telegram from Presi-
dent Wilson to publisher, saying
Slayden had not supported the admin
istration.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Advance Grows More Steady.

with the American Army on the
Marine Front, July 25.-( (Associated
Press. The French and Americans
advanced more steadily today north
of the Marne. They also made gains
on other parts of the fifty-five mile
front. The Germans resisted vicious
ly in a majority of cases.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
L0AF|NG NECROEs--VAGRANCY law

THE LEADER WAS TOLD THIS MORNING THAT BUNCH OF
CAL NEGROES GO TO THE RIVER EACH DAY WAY OF THE
BACK STREETS AND PRETEND TO FISH, BUT IN REALITY ARE
DODGdNG WORK; HOWEVER, THEY ARE MELTING AWAY BE-
FORE THE SEARCH THE MARSHAL, AND SOON LOAF
NEGROES WILL BE FOUND ANYWHERE; FOLLOWING IS
COPY OF THE VAGRANCY LAW:
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

French Headquarters in France,
July 25.-(Via Ottawa. 1.-THE French
are within three miles of Fere-en-Tar-
denois, which is the center Of the Ger
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
Damage Slight.

Washington, July 25.-Later the
navy department announced that the
submarine had proceeded to her base
lunder her own power.
ftfe or ST. INC kid the
vessel which fired on her were not
given.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
ALLIES GAIN THREE MILES ON A
TWELVE MILE FRONT

mans communications in this region.
The town is being heavily shelled, and
bombed daily by airmen.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
NEW AUSTRIAN PREMIER

]. Aiiessna, July e5s- -BaT0H~vpssl sifEEusss
rex has been appointed Austrian pre-
nlier.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
British Push Forward.

London, July 25.-The British last
night pushed forward slightly near
Albert, capturing a few prisoners and
six machine guns, it was officially an
nounced today.
The Germans occupied British post
near Villers-Brettonneux, but were
driven out.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
FRENCH & AMERICANS CONTINUE
STEADY GAINS NORTH OF THE
MARINE; HUNS RESISTING
MOST VICIOUSLY
Rumor is That British Have Made Big
Advance Toward Fismes

Germans Throw in New Reserves, But
Fail to Stem Advance OF the Allies;
Belief is That Ludendorf Viii Make
Desperate Effort to Regain Offensive
For the Teutons.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

London, July 25.-On the western
front of the Soissons- Rheims salient
the allies have advanced to an average
depth Of three miles on twelve-mile
front the past two days.
There were no new developments in
the battle area this morning according
TO advices here up to noon. The sit
uation is considered quite satisfactory.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25

Paris, July 25.-More reserves arc
being thrown into the battle by the
Germans, according to latest advices,
but these were unable to prevent the
allies from making appreciable gains
on Wednesday, and the allies are slow
ly surrounding the important point of
Oulchyle Chateau
Military observers here are conf
dent that Ludendorff soon will launch
a counter attack, first to try to clear
the front between Rheims and Sois-
sons; second, to lessen the demoraliz-
ing effect of the projected retreat to
the Vesle river, and third, to have
Germany regain the offensive.
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
FIRST IN THE LOCAL FIELD

All the local, county, and state
news-that is news-while it is
news. Boosting Tarpon Springs.
Wide-awake, Truthful, Unafraid
The evening leader., 1918-07-25
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS

The Evening Leader is the only
paper in it's field having AssOci-
ated Press reports of the world
news-the best and most reliable
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
OLD HARNESS WANTED
Artilleryman At Camp Meade Send
Plea For Used Gear.

Have you any old pieces of harness?
IL you have, be patriotic and donate
ii to the artillerymen at Camp Meade.
James Piper. lawyer and horseman,
is collecting odds and ends OF horse
equipment in response TO an appeal
from Capt Albert l.. Smith, of the
311th Field Artillery, who said that
the work of training his men and
horses has been set back because OF
the failure of the equipment for the
outfit TO arrive at the camp.
Without brides. saddles or even
bits, the men have been doing their
best with halters made from pieces of
rope, and many of them have been
thrown and badly hurt because they
could not ride bareback. Mr. Piper
said that it matters not how old the
articles are, the men can use them,
and he urges everyone whoever own
ed horse to scour his stable or cell
lar for bits, brides, reins or other
pieces OF harness. Just send your
name to Mr.. Piper at 621 Calvert
Building, Baltimore, and he will send
for your donation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
PRIVATE DWIGHT
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Dies at The Naval Hospital--IIl But
Two Days Native Of Honolulu.

The body of Charles Dwight, Com
pany G, 30th Engineers, native of
Honolulu, II. l., whose death OF
pneumonia occurred on Sunday morn
ing at the Naval Hospital, awaits the
advice of relatives in Honolulu and is
being held incident thereto at the un-
dertaking establishment OF B. L. Hop
ping.
Private Dwight was at the rife
range, opposite the Naval Academy,
when taken ILL., He came here with
a number of other men few days
ago from Fort Meyer, Va. for rifle
practice at the range.
The long trip OF seven hours in the
auto-truck is said to have caused two
or three OF the mems illness. They
were out at rife practice Saturday
morning when Dwight was taken sud
denly Ill, high temperature indicat-
ed pneumonia conditions, and he was
Immediately sen in an ambulance ito
the Naval Hospital, where he died
after two days illness. The body will
be cremated according to the wish of
the family OF the deceased, and the
ashes shipped to Honolulu for burial.
His mother, Mrs. Ellen Dwight resides
in Honolulu.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
SHERMAN RETURNS H0R'
Taken in March to the Sea, She Was
Teo Much Of a Pet for Him to
Keep From Owner.


General Sherman was with the main
body Of his troops. which marched di-
roctly through my grandfather's plan
tation.
Several days before the soldiers ar
rived my grandfather went to Sa-
vannah on business. His seven sons
and lis two sons-inlaw were fighting
for tie Confederacy. Only my grand
mother. one OF my aunts and the ne
gTo servants were at home.
Fortunately. General Sherman led
tie troops that. come to our house that
day. IIiS army was ''liying OF the
country" and they took most of our
chickens. cattle and hogs for food, ap-
nrcnrlated what horses and fodder
they needed and helped themselves 70
whatever was growing in the fields
that was fit TO eat; but there were
none OF the erueltles ard insults of
which Irresponsible bands of foragers
were often guilty General Sherman
appeared the courteous gentleman who
.w;ls performing a disagreeable duty.
Among the horses his men took from
my grandfather's house was Bess-
the bic black mare that he had raised
, himself. trained for his own saddle
horse and loved and petted like child.
General sherman took q fancy to BeSs,
ena he himself rode her away.
When grandfather returned and
found what had happened, nothing
hurt him so much as the loss of Bess.
/ Scarcely waiting to see how complete
Is the place had been stripped, he
mounted an old horse. the only one he
had left. and started after General
Shernan's troops The federal sol
diers laughed at him and his mount
when he came up with them, but he
paid no heed; he was bent on recover
ing his favorite horse.
When he presented himself to the
general, my grandfather was good
deal surprised at tho kindness and
Consideration with which he was re-
ceived.
General Sherman" he began, Il
cannot give up my horse; she is like
a child to me. My children are grown
UP now. and I have taken almost rs
much care in raising and training her
as I ever did with one of them. She
knows my call, and will come TO me
when she hears me. She is yours by
right of war, but / win pay You for
her. cannot pay you much now, hut
i win give you all that can possibly
spare"
no" said Sherman. Il believe
what you say. When | was riding lter
away she whinnied and tried to turn
back again and again. Come out here
and let me hear You CALI
At that grandfather gave n loud,
warbIing whistle. and almost instantly
came the answer glad whinny.
| General Sherman ordered Bess sud
dled and he put her bride rein into
| my grandfather's hand and babe him
| ride her home.-Youih's Companion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
A picture worthwhile THE Eterna
Temptress- Colonial. Thursday 2tj30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Lillian Basil, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George C, Basil, of German
town, who has been spending several
days with her cousin, Miss Miriam
Dawson, at Mayo, has returned home.
Mrs. Thomas s. Iglenart, mother
in-law of Mr.. w. Meade Holiday and
Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Igiehari's daughter,
are visiting Mr.. Hollsday on Charles
street.
Mrs. j. Spence Howard, of Balti.
more, and Mrs. William Royal Stokee,
are guests of Mrs. Allen Bowie How
ard and assisted her to receive this
Afternoon at the last of her informal
cat homes. =
Lieutenant Emerson c. Harrington,
Jr., of the 1l5th Infantry, at Camp
Mcclellan. Admission. Ala, who has
been subject to an operation at Bal
timore hospital, has sufficiently recov-
cred to return home, and is q house
guest at the Executive Mansion with
his parents, the Governor and Mrs.
Emerson C. Harrington.
Miss Nellie MilIikiR, returned to
Annapolis on Friday after a visit to
her home in Indiana.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
MRS. EBERLE,S RECEPTION
This Afternoon From 4 10 6 At
Superinlendent's Quarters.

Another of the Wednesday after
noon official receptions from TO {
was held yesterday afternoon a.
the superintendent Quarters. Naval
Academy
Admiral and Mrs. Eberle received.
and this occasion was the last, save
one fthe present social season.
The last reception will be held on
Wednesday, February 6. the week be-
for Ash Wednesday. the beginning of
Lent
Mrs. Eberle wa sassisted yesterday
by Mrs. Martin, wife Of Pas Di-
rector John r. Martin. u s n, and
Mrs. Underwood, wife OF Commodore
Underwood. u S. n. presided at
table
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
Lima Cavalieri and Elliot Dexter in
tense story Colonial, Thursday 2tj3U
The Dead LANGUAGES.

Greek and Latin are all right in their
way, but they don't weigh much in the
way of gaining for us the common ne
cessities of life, such as meat and
milk-or nuts and Notwithstanding
to ones preclivities. Modern English
is what we really need and we waste
our time in trying to acquire it through
the Greek and Latin route. About the
only thing a knowledge of Latin can
do for us is to enable us to read the
doctors prescription-and perhaps the
less we know about that. the better off
We'll be. Then If we know Greek we
can tell our children what kind of a
cork screw the word .'knock" resem-
bles in the original and Of what value
is that?-Exchange
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
WHERE TURTLES C0aE Faa
Thousands Of Sea Tortoise Make An
nuaI pilgrimage to Ascension
Island to Lay Their Eggs.

The city fathers are not the only
people who have the privilege Of eating
turtle soup, observes London Answers.
The lords of the admiralty could, II
they liked, make a monopoly OF the
real article, for they hold sway over
II. NJ. S. Ascension is not
ship at all, but an island--where the
turtles come from.
Ascension island is very lonely
spot. lis nearest neighbor Is st. Helena,
500 miles away. Ascension is half the
size of the Isle of Wight, and has
population Of 120-or rather, a "crew,"
for the people are almost entirely naval
who live at the garrison station Of
Georgetown. The law OF the island is
the word Of the commanding officer.
Ascension is mainly noted for the an
nual visit of huge sea turtles. They
kome in thousands to lay their eggs in
the warm sand. 1t is probable they
have come for tens of thousands Of
years. Some of them weigh as much
as ZOO pounds Every time they come
the inhabitants of Ascension take toll
OF them, storing them in fenced pens,
and eventually killing them for food,
whilst a few of them are invariably
sent to the lords Of the admiralty as a
present from Ascension, a present
which Is greatly appreciated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
Theda Bara Coming To
Republic Saturday

Levers of motion pictures which in
tsrest and enthrall will welcome the
glad news thai Theda Bare IS about TO
appear at the Republic Theatre in her
newest production, THE Rose of
Bleed.
Miss Bara portrays a Russian hero
inc. But Lisa Tapeuka is different
from every other leading lady Of Slay-
onic origin. she is a Russian who
fights, made Of the same stuff which
has formed the brave Legion Of Death.
-Liszs allies herself with band of
revolutionists who are seeking the
freedom of the Empire, She Is sue
cessful in sssassinating several per-
sons whose acts OF oppression have
inside the lot of toe people more mis-
cradle. She signifies the completion
of her deeds by dropping blooC-col-
cred rose on the body Of each victim.
Finally her band demand the death
Of her own husband. He is the Prime
Minister, and bis hand bears more
heavily than that Of any other. She
had married him in his younger days,
before he rose to go prominent place.
Fighting between her love for him
and her desire TO free the oownigodden
people, Lisza finally succumbs to the
right She blows up building which
houses the Premier and all OF his
cabinet.
This picture will be shown az the
Republic Saturday be sure 20 see il.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
At the ReppnlIe Tomorrow.

NATURAL Film Corporation presents
Edna Goodrich, in American Maid,
the attraction at the Republic to-
morrow.
David Starr, an American soldier,
and Virginia Lee, q Red Crosse nur e,
meet in : French field hosital Starr,
ignorant OF the fact that Virginia is
the daughter Of millionaire, is later
embittered at Fate when he sees her
at ball in Washington and learns the
truth. He returns west to forget
Two years later. Virginia and her
father. investigating robberies of
mining properties, supposedly the
work Of an outlaw known rs Lone
some," learn that Starr is clone
some" But virginia well, see the
story yourself.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
SAILORS GIVE BALL
Enlisted Men Of Reina Mercedes Dance
In College Gymnasium

Sailors attached to the Reina
Mercedes. the training ship at the Ma
val Academy, gave a dance last night
in st. Johns College gymnasium.
The gym was deliberately decorated
with flags and bunting, and the scene
was altogether patriotic.
The music was furnished by Prof.
Buys Jazz Band. During the inter
mission supper was served
Besides the large number of dane
ers, there were many spectators, in
Guiding President Fell, of st. Johns
College, Mrs Fell, and a number of
naval officers and their wives.
The dance was great success in
all details. and reflects credit on the
committee.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Levy 81 600 for Fire Engine at Brook
lyn Fire Department Other
Business Transacted.

AT the regular weekly meeting OF
the County Commissioners yesterday
the Board passed an order that $1,000
be levied for a fire engine at Brook
Ign, Fifth District, as requested by
the Fire Department.
A representative Of the Fire Under
writer's waited on the Brooklyn Vol
unteer Company and reported finding
conditions good, but the company
lacking in efficiency in responding to
fires.
The Underwriters made full and
complete report Of financial condi-
tions, and outlined the securities held
by the Brooklyn Company.
The county fire company made a
plea for the new engine needed, CIV
ing descriptive particulars. Among
other things, the representative said:
Some may think this is a bad time
to present a matter like this, especial
ly while they are trying to annex
Brooklyn TO Baltimore" He stated
il Brooklyn is to be annexed to Bal
timore the matter OF a new fire en-
CINE will be dropped.
The report showed about 600 dwell
ings in Brooklyn, a town OF over
1900 inhabitants.
In HIS plea for the levy for a fire
apparatus the President OF the Brook
Ign Fire Company said: "In this time
Of unrest all safeguards should be
placed around the town"
John Johnson. OF the Eighth Dis
trict, upon the certificates OF Drs.
Perrie and Hopkins. was committed TO
the Brownsville State Hospital for
Colored Insane as a county patient.
The Commissioners ordered that the
offer OF the Baker Watts & Co to sell
$4,000 Curtis Greek bridge bonds ma
turing July /. 1918, with accrued in
terest, be accepted
Reports OF the Department of
Weights and Measures, required by
law. was submitted from various parts
Immediately sent in an ambulance to
and measures
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
GOVERNORS RECEPTION
TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Governor And Mrs. Emerson c. Har-
rington Will Receive from 4 to 6
O'eIock-Those Who Assist

The second and last of the Thurs
day afternoon official receptions at
the Executive Mansion will be held
tomorrow afternoon from to 6
o'clock.
Governor and Mrs Emerson c..
Harrington will receive, and will be
assisted by the following ladies OF
Annapolis:
Mrs. Edward Darlington Johnson.
wife OF the rector OF ST. Anne's; Mrs.
William c. Dawson, Mrs. Carl Hardy,
Miss Nellie Mace, Miss Louise Ma
gruder, daughter of the Rev DR.. and
Mrs. M. Magruder of Hockey Hall,
and the Misses Carolyn and Laura
Steele, daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Nevett Steele, OF Murray HILL
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-30
FIFTEEN YEAR OLD GIRL
Mis.ina Eor Two Days Relurns Hon

Mary Colburn. fifteen years old,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Col
burn. Is Carroll street, has been miss
ing from home since Monday after
noon. The Police Department was
notified. and officer Lowman insti-
tuted search for the missing girl.
She returned home. however, at 6
o'clock last evening, giving a salts
factory account to her parents OF her
whereabouts during her absence.
The young girls said she had been
TO Washington visiting friends. She
gave no reason for not having told
her parents OF her sudden and unex-
pected leave-taking.