Oct. 2--Germans report capture of thirty French aeroplanes; it is learned that aviators patrolled the Straits of Dover during passage of British expeditionary force; German aviators drop messages to Russian troops. Oct. 5--Searchlight tests made in London in preparation for Zeppelin raids. Oct. 6--It is announced that German airship aided in sinking British cruisers; commander and crew decorated by Kaiser. Oct. 7--London insures against damage from Zeppelin raids as air fleet is prepared at Wilhelmshaven; French aviators set fire to German aeroplanes. Oct. 8--German aeroplanes drop bombs on Paris and Antwerp. Oct. 9--British air squadron destroys Zeppelin in hangar at Duesseldorf. Oct. 11--Three killed, fourteen injured from bombs dropped on Paris by German aviators; Zeppelin over Ostend driven away by guns; Japanese drop bombs in Tsing-tau. Oct. 12--Six more bombs dropped on Paris. Oct. 13--French rout German aviators near Paris. Oct. 14--French aviator decorated for bringing down German; Cossacks bring down Zeppelin near Warsaw; bombs dropped on Nancy. *AMERICAN INTERESTS.* July 26--Americans are leaving Carlsbad and other resorts. July 29--Tourists in Paris abandon plans to go eastward; many in London take chances and go into Austria. July 31--Exodus from Geneva; war panic among American tourists in Paris; President Wilson directs State Department to ask Ambassador Herrick to remain at his post; many left in London as sailing of the Imperator is canceled. Aug. 1--Many demand passports in France; Americans in London will organize for relief work. Aug. 2--Americans in Paris form committee to aid countrymen; refugees from Continent arrive in London; Ambassador Gerard appeals for funds; State Department has no funds, but will forward deposits for refugees. Aug. 3--Bankers and Treasury Department officials agree on plan for $3,500,000 gold shipment to tourists; hundreds reach Paris after many hardships; fear in Berlin; both houses of Congress pass bill appropriating $250,000 for relief; embassies will distribute funds. Aug. 4--Mrs. O.H. Kahn loses automobiles in France; tourists unable to leave Germany; many destitute in Paris; automobiles requisitioned for war; President Wilson approves plan to send $5,000,000 from bankers and national appropriation of $2,500,000 in gold; cruiser Tennessee will carry it. Aug. 5--Ambassador Herrick issues transports to stranded in Paris; millionaires leave in cattle train for Havre; Ambassador Page praises spirit of refugees; two committees in London to relieve distress; cruiser Tennessee prepares to sail with relief fund; Congress votes $2,500,000 appropriation; cruiser North Carolina will follow with more gold if needed; Mayor Mitchel appoints relief committee.