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Evening star., 1915-04-03
SEES A GREAT FUTURE
FOR THE HAGUE COURT
Mrs. Anna Sturgess Predicts Fed
Grafton of Nations Ultimately
Will Enforce Peace.

Political economy and wisdom of the
soundest sort are contained in the mes
sage of the Christmas bells-"Peace
on earth, good will toward men," ac-
cording to Mrs. Anna Sturges of Bos-
ton, who lectured this morning on
.sWoman's Part in the War against
War" at the Public Library. The meet
ing, which was open to the public, was
held under the auspices Of the Distrlct
of Columbia Federation of Women
Clubs, and was presided over by Mrs.
Ellis Logan, executive of that organi-
zation.
Mrs. Sturges laid particular empha-
sis on the importance of The Hague
court of arbitral Justice in any move
ment or elimination OF movements
peopIe. she declared, are to large ex-
tent ignorant of the far-reachlne
things this tribunal has already &C
complished and Of its possibilities Of
development into the supreme court OF
the family of nations
"peonle who call it an insignificant
court or say that it has failed IN It's
purpose" said the speaker, are not ac-
Quainted with the facts.
THE outcome of all the present
bound to be, at one time or another.
a federation of nations which will
protect and prevent Its component
nnits from war among themselves, just
as the United States of America, of
Germany, Italy and Brazil are pre-
vented and protected
National ornaments will be trans
formed into an international armament
which will include the pick of the
former forces and which will bear the
same relationship to nations that a
policeman does to citizens of com
munity. The Hague court can and VIII
he the supreme court of this fedora
tion. and those unwilling to be bound
by it's decisions can. by segregation
and ostracization applied by this in
ternational police force, be brought
to terms"
Evening star., 1915-04-03
THINKS D. C. SHOULD BE
A CENTER OF INSURANCE

The need for better insurance laws in
the District of Columbia was discussed
by c. F. Nesbit, superintendent Of in
surance of the District, at a luncheon
OF the insurance committee of tho
Board of Trade yesterday afternoon
He said that II Congress would settle
| once for all the question of insurance
legislation here Washington would be-
come the insurance center of the Unit
ed States.
Washington" said Supt. Nesbit, "is
the only natural and logical insurance
center OF the United States. but 1t can
never hope to attain this high distinc-
ton until Congress sees fit to eliminate
some of the loopholes in the present
insurance law and pass legislation that
will properly regulate and protect in
surance corporations
Mr.. Nesbit declared that the District
corporation act was lax inasmuch as it
allowed insurance companies to incor-
porate and obtain their charters from
the District of Columbia and then go
elsewhere to engage in a questionab BILE
grade of business which cannot help
but injure the name Of the National
Capital
Evening star., 1915-04-03
FRENCH STATEMENT.

PARIS. April 3, by wireless to London,
2:5O p.m.:
In the regions of the Somme, La Boi-
selle and Dompierre mining warfare
continued. with noticeable advan-
tages to the French. The total num-
ber of prisoners taken at the forest
of LIE Pretre, northwest of Pont-a-
Mousson, March 80 to April 1 is
more than 200, including six officers.
Yesterday a German aeroplane was
brought down after dropping bombs
on Rheims. When fired on 1t imme-
diately came to earth. The two avi-
ators, who were unhurt. were taken
prisoners.
At o'clock this morning, east of
scissors, German aviator was shot
down inside our lines. This is the
third aviator to be brought down in
twenty-four hours.
Our flying squadron dropped thirty
three bombs on the barracks, aero
plane hangers and railway station
at Nigneulles. in Woevre. A great
number of the projectiles fell on
their targets. The aviators were
subjected to a heavy fire at close
range. Three of them returned with
large holes in the wings Of their
machines. and the canvas of other
machines was pierced by shrapnel
bullets.
None of the aviators was hit. All the
machines returned to our lines.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
LINER HELD UP BY STORM.
Lusitania Remains at New York
Dock, Unable to Sail.

NEW YORK. April 3.-The liner
Lusitania, due to sail at 10 o'clock to-
day for Liverpool, was held up at her
dock by thick weather and a heavy
snowstorm through which objects 500
yards away could not be seen with
all passengers, baggage and cargo
aboard. the vessel lay at her dock
awaiting abatement of the storm Her
officers said she would be held so long
as the storm lasted-till tomorrow, If
necessary.
Aboard the Lusitania were $50 pas
senrers the largest list since the war
began. r..
Unusual precautions. even for war
time. were taken to keep from the
passenger list any person whose pres
ence aboard was not thought to be de-
sirable. Every passenger had to es-
tablish his identity to the satisfaction
of the line officials and ,%ion no naggage age
vouched for personally by those per-
mitted to sail.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
NEW ANGLE IS GIVEN
TO SWOB0DA'S ARREST
His Alleged Offending Now Said to
Antedate Fire Aboard
La Touraine.

PARIS, April 3.-Several automobile
trips into the French provinces were
made by Raymond Swoboda, now under
arrest charged with being responsible
for the fire aboard the steamship La
Touraine, according to information re-
ceived by the Petit Journal These
Journeys are said to have been made
at various times between August and
have been seen at Nantes, Tours, Cha
tellerault and other places. The police
now are trying to learn the purpose of
these trips. A large government fire.
arms factory is located at Chatellerault
England's Part In Case.
It is rumored here that late devel-
opments lead to the belief that the
cause for Swoboda being arrested ante
dated the fire on La Touraine
The rumor in official circles is that
the British government had reasons to
suspect swoboda after certain unac-
ceptable propositions by him had led
that government to Investigate Swo-
boda's past. AS result Of this in
vestigation. It is stated. the British
government asked France to take
Swoboda into custody when he landed,
Singer Defends Swoboda.
GENEVA. via Paris. April 3, 4:55 am.
-Flora Treischler. a Swiss singer
whose home is in this city and who is
warm friend OF Raymond swoboda.
declares she believes the man accused
Of causing the fire aboard the steamer
La Touraine is the victim of "an odious
plot or terrible mistake"
Il have known Mr.. Swoboda for six
years" she said. II knew he Was en-
gagged in commercial and financial af-
fairs. but did not know the details.
for he was somewhat uncommunica
tive. never discussing his business af-
fairs. He belongs to a wealthy. New
York family. but his father cut Off his
allowance after several disagreements.
One of his brothers is serving now as
an interpreter with British cavalry
regiment.
my friend never belonged to the
German or Austrian army. He still has
relatives in Germany and may have
been photographed In uniform with
some of them.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
GEN. WOOD ORDERS INQUIRY.
Will Investigate Killing of q. S.
Soldier by Colon Policeman,

COLON. Panama. April 3.-Maj. Cen
Leonard Wood. commander of the De-
partment of the East. reached here to-
day and Immediately ordered a full
investigation of the shooting Of Corp.
Langdon last night by Colon
policeman. The investigation will be
made by Col. John L. Chamberlain
Ger Woods inspector. with the as
sls-ance Of Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Ed.
wards. commander of the Canal Zone
<orcAs
Preliminary examinations Of number
- witnesses Indicate that the killing OF
Corporal f4angdon was without provoca
isoa. The corporal was attempting to ar.
ys.t turbulent private when the polio.
lieutenant began shooting without warn
.uz
Gov. Arcia Of the Colon provinces i.
assisting in the investigation and is hold
.n2 the police lieutenant in seclusion, a
the request of Gen. Edwards.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Slushy Streets Impede Fire Horses.

Slushy streets caused fire department
horses to experience great amount of
difficulty in drawing the heavy vehicles
over the streets about noon today in
response to an alarm that was sounded
from box II. There was a small fire in
stable in the rear of $40 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. but it was extin-
guished before any damage had been
done.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
MISS sHEDD MUCH BETTER.
Young Woman, injured in Fall
From Horse, Is Expected to Recover.

Miss Dorthy Shedd, who was seriously
hurt yesterday afternoon when she fell
with her horse while riding along Massa-
chusetts avenue near Thomas Circle, re-
gained consciousness two hours after she
reached Emergency Hospital. 1t was said
at the hospital today that her condition
was much better and that she probably
will fully recover.
Miss Shedd may not be able to leave
the hospital for several days. Miss Marie
Shedd and Howard Shedd. sister and
brother of the injured woman, reached
here from New York last night and called
at the hospital. They came Immediately
after they received word of the accident.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
MISS MARY GARRETT DIES.
Widely Known Philanthropist Con
sidered Richest Maryland Woman.

BALTIMORE, April 3.-Miss Mary
Garrett, only daughter of the late
John w. Garrett. died suddenly last
night at the Deanery. Bryn Mawr Col
lege. Pa. where she had been living
for several years
Miss Garrett was one OF the best
known woman philanthropists in this
country.
She was considered the richest WON
an in Maryland, her fortune having
been estimated as ranging between
s15,000.000 and s20.000,O 900
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Mass Meeting of Jewish Boys.

There is to be a mass meeting OF the
boys In Washington interested In Jew
ish religious work at the Adath Israel
Synagogue, 9Th and / streets north
west, tomorrow at 10 am. The orchestra
Of boys of the Adath Israel School is to
play Addresses are to be made by
Ra abbt b. L. Grossman and Rev. A.
Shefferman. A number of the boys are
also to speak to arouse interest of
their fellows in the religious work.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Salvador Names Delegates.

The Treasury Department has an
nounced that the Republic of Salvador
will be represented at the Pan Amer
lean financial conference here May "a
by Alfonso Quinones. vice president
and former president OF the republic;
Jose Suay. subsecretary OF nnance. ana
Roberto Aguilar. banker.
Uruguay, 1T was announced. has ac-
cented the invitation and will name Its
dele gates in a few days.
Evening star., 1915-04-03

footlights and. with stomach In. chest
out. head high up and feet together,
announced in French that he was a
good boy.
Another surprise for the amused
parents who were testing Mrs. Stoner $
statement that children under twelve
always give a more nearly perfect &C
cent to a strange language than older
persons was to hear a chorus OF small
voices singing in Esperanto a song TO
the tune of I'VE Won't Go Home Until
Morning"
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Vetoes All-Night Service Request.

The public utilities commission today
declined to grant the request of the
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citi-
zens Association that it order an all
night service on the Maryland line of
the City and Suburban railway to the
District line. Traffic conditions. the
commission decided, do not justify an
all-night service on this line.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
DR., A. A. Allen to Talk on Birds

An illustrated lecture on The Birds
of Cattail Marsh" is to be delivered
by Dr. Arthur A. Allen of Cornell Uni
versity at a meeting of the Biological
Society of Washington tonight at s
o'clock in the lecture hall of the Cos
mos Club. according to an announce
sent out by it's secretary, w. L. McAtee.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
VIENNA, via London, April 3:

VIENNA, via London, April 3:
East of the Beskid pass Gin the Car
pathians) general calm prevails, all
the Russian attacks having been re-
pulsed. Fighting continues east of
the adjoining sectors of the Car
pathian front, where strong Russian
forces are attacking.
On the frontier between the Pruth and
Dniester rivers we repulsed superior
attacking forces. Ten to fifteen col
umns deep, the enemy continued an
assault all day at several points on
the front The fighting lasted until
Evening star., 1915-04-03
SPECIMEN Of GAzE[LE
AT NATIONAL MUSEUM
Animal Procured in British East
Africa by Col. Roosevelt's
Party.

The National Museum has just put
mounted gerenuk on exhibition in the
section of mammals in the new build
ing. This animal was secured in Brit
ish East Africa by the Smithsonian
African expedition of 1909-19l0. under
the direction of Col. Theodore Roose
welt, and is the first specimen of this
odd gazelle to be exhibited in the col
lections of the museum.
In appearance the gerenuk Is a pc
culiar mammal, resembling ante
lope. and yet having such long neck
and such long, thin legs as to cause
the 1ayman to believe it must be re-
lated to the giraffe. This, however. is
not the case-it is a gazelle scientific
ally termed the Lithocranius walleri. or
Waller's gazelle. The body and head
are like the gazelle, but the legs and
neck are greatly elongated. Its nat
ural habitat is in British East Africa
from Somaliland and southern Abys-
sinia southwark throughout the coast
and Lake Rudolf drainage area to the
kilimanjaro district and the Rift val
ley Of German East Africa as far south
as the mouth of the Pangani river.
Known to Travellers.
1t is said that this animal is univer-
sally distributed in the region north of
the Tana river and throughout Somali-
land. where it is well known to every
| traveller.
1t is stated that this long-legged
and long-necked antelope, called by
the Swahilis little camel" probably
because this animal lies down and trotS
IN the same manner as the camel, was
commonly found in the dry, thorn
rub-covered country along the north
ern GuaSo Nyiro, and was as wild and
nf "a aitrh M
hood was tame. They travel in small
! parties or alone, and are sometimes
round near river, though usually in
the driest country, those of the arid
regions not drinking at all, but brows-
ing on the twigs and withered leaves
of the bushes and low thorn trees. BY
stretching their long necks they are
able to reach fairly high shrubs, but
when they wish to get at something
still higher they rise on their hind
legs to snatch the desired bit of
forage. Although only about four feet
| long and standing about five feet, they
| can reach at least seven feet in the
manner described. In this they are as
sisted by peculiarly shaped prehensile
upper lip. which is covered with a
rough membrane, enabling them to
reach, with the aid of the tongue, an
inch or two farther and seize what
would be actually beyond the grasp of
other animals of their size. All their
attitudes are characteristic and unlike
those of other antelopes. When dis
turbed they sneak off at an awkward
trot through the bushes with their
heads and necks stretched out straight
in front of them.
Are Indifferent. to Heat.
Quite Indifferent to heat, they have
been seen feeding at noon as often as
in the morning or evening The Smith
sonian party encountered them in the
barren and omen DlainS CROSSING from
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Rich Belgian Collection Lost.

PARIS, April 3.-The valuable archeo-
logical and historical collection belong
ing to NJ. Huybrights of Tongres. Bel
gium. is reported to have been ruined
when his house was destroyed. The col
lection was valued by German experts
before the beginning of the war at
more than $4,000 marks tSS7,50O).
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Paterson, N. j., Fire Costs 500, 900.

PATERSON. y. j., April 3.--Fire
which threatened to spread through
the silk mill district here last night
caused damage estimated at 100000 to
the old Todd mill building. used large
y by silk manufacturers. Three fire.
men were badly hurt when their ladder
fell
Evening star., 1915-04-03

| NEW YORK. April 3.-The first pub
lie appearance of Mrs. Winifred Sack
willie Stoner. wife of DR.. James Bu-
chanan Stoner, a surgeon in the ma
rine service. and her talented daugh-
ter Winifred. since their arrival in
New York from Pittsburgh last Satur-
Theater. At that time the theater
was packed and firemen were stationed
at the doors. who turned away fully
1000 women and children.
Little Miss Stoner, who. though only
twelve. does many wonderful things,
speaks seven languages fuently,
knows ten more fairly well. illustrates
her own writings, performs on four
musical instruments. and is an all
around girl athlete. was introduced to
the audience by Mrs. Stoner as my
delicate little student girl"
The introduction excited laughter. for
Miss Winifred looks like young white
hope-ess. She weighs 1923 pounds and
has the rosiest of rosy cheeks She
was presented as result of Mrs,
officer of health societies in Pittsburgh.
Manner of Demonstration.
The affair was "a demonstration of
the mothers method, and was held by
the New York School of Mothercraf TT
and the League for Political Education.
Several little children from the audi
ence came up on the stage. and Mrs.
Stoner showed their mothers just how
she had instructed Miss Winifred The
stage was fitted with children's furni-
ture and toys.
In the two hours that Mrs. Stoner
and her daughter played with the chill
dren, all strangers to them. the young
sters learned a smattering of geogra-
ply, history, Esperanto. Japanese. Chi
nese, Latin, French and German. Moth
ers in the audience heard their babies,
who ranged from three to seven years.
singing, playing and reciting in ali
these languages.
They sang their doll babies to sleep
with a soothing little German melody
and walked them up shouting and play
ing a French game. They quoted lines
from Virgil. after Mrs. Stoner and Miss
Winifred. as they threw a rubber ball
back and forth in little game.
Test Of the Little People.
One little, chubby young lady in
formed the audience in Latin that she
was q mice little fat girl" The little
boy standing next to her stepped to the
Evening star., 1915-04-03
President Plays Golf in Snowstorm

President Wilson played golf today
in the snowstorm. The President went
fourteen holes with a guest and then
was forced to stop because the snow
fall was TOO heavy.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Secretary Garrison Explains.

Secretary Garrison said today he had
ordered the return of the United States
Army officers observing the military
operations of the German army be
cause their mission was completed He
said that no other officers would be
detailed with the German army.
Mr.. Garrison declared emphatica1ly
that the relief of the five officers on
duty with the German army was in
no manner connected with the recent
relief of Maj George T. Langhorne as
military attache at Berlin.
No orders have been issued recalling
American army officers acting as OBJ
servers with other belligerent armies
in Europe.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
PR|Nz E|TE[ STILL
REMAINS IMPORT
German Cruiser at Her Wharf
at l P.M., Officials Here
Are Informed.
STORM GIVES FIRST REAL
CHANCE FOR DASH TO SEA
Not Known What Commander THE
richens Intends to Do, But Navy
Department Watches Ship.

An official government dispatch re-
ceived here by wireless at l pm.
says the German cruiser Prinz Eitel
Frederick still was at her wharf at
Newport News, Va, when 1t was sent.
Screened from her enemies by n
bowling gale that drove binding
snowstorm over the Virginia capes.
the Prinz Eitel today had her first real
opportunity to dash to sea since she
took refuge in the neutral waters or
Hampton roads three weeks ago.
Moreover, a curtain was drawn be
tween the outside world and the thea
ter of possible operations 1or .ns
storm which swirled from Hatteras
northward had ripped down telephone
and telegraph wires, until early TO-DAY
Newport News. Norfolk. the virginia
capes and the surrounding country
were entirely cut off from cormunica-
ton, except by wireless, which was
entirely in the hands of the Navy De-
partment.
Intention of Ship Mystery.
Coaled, provisioned and repaired. the
Prinz Eitel has been lying at her
wharf, a day-to-day mystery, leaving
unanswered the question OF whether
Commander Thierichens would nnally
elect to intern his ship and men TOT
the war or attempt dash through the
fan Of allied cruisers which have lowered
outside the three-mile limit beyond the
capes.
The chance OF an unarmored snip
breaking through that Gordon was re-
garded as so small by naval ofhcers
that it had been the almost general
opinion that the Eitel would be IN
termed when the last moment OF her
time had expired. But such a storm
as today's makes every lane out to
% 10 Nd
many admirers of the German COM
mander. recalling. his daring exploits
in seven months of sea rowing before
he came to Newport News, would not
be surprised if he accepted the for
tunate opportunity the elements af-
forded.
Nothing to Prevent Attempted Dash
1t is the belief in marine circles that
the limit OF the Eiters stay under
the neutrality regulations does not ex-
pire for some days. but on the other
hand there is nothing to prevent the
German commander dashing to sea at
any opportunity In the meantime.
Secretary Daniels used the navy
wireless to learn the latest develop
ments In connection with lne Eitel. He
sent messages through the high-pow
cred Arlington station to Rear Ad-
mral Beatty, commandant of the Nor
folk navy yard. and to Rear Admiral
Helm aboard the Atlantic reserve fleet
battleship, the Alabama. which is
standing guard in Ha, pton roads.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
FIVE AMERICAN OFFICERS
ORDERED HOME BY CABLE
Have Been Attached to German
Army as Observers of
the War.

am.-Five American army officers
who have been attached to the Ger
man military forces in the capacity OF
observers were ordered by cable to-
day to return to the United States
They had expected to remain in Eu-
rope until the end of the war
Lieut.. Col. Joseph E. Kuhn of the
engineers, who also has been acting
as an observer. was not included In
the order, as he has been designated
as military attache at the embassy at
Berlin to succeed Mai George T.
IanRhOrne recalled
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Those Affected by Order.

The United States officers since their
arrival in Germany December 20 have
spent two weeks on the western front
and one week in the east. Those af-
fected by the order are Maj Clarence
c. Williams of the ordnance depart
ment. Mai. Dwight E. Au1tman of the
field artillery. Capt. Samuel d. Rocken-
bach of the cavalry. Capt Wilson b.
Burtt OF the Infantry and Capt. Sam
uel G.. Shartle of the coast artillery
Evening star., 1915-04-03
Concentration

In this age Of commercial achievement the ablest
minds devote their energies to eliminating waste and
cutting lost motion.
Progress and success are the products of concentra
ton Big things accomplished through the com
bned force Of details.
In advertising the quickest and surest results are
obtained by concentrating in the medium that reaches
the largest circle Of regular readers.
The circulation figures of The Star for each week
published every Saturday and Sunday, together with
the constantly increasing volume Of advertising printed
Frequently than all the other local papers com
bned) prove that advertisers appreciate the result
producing power of concentration.
Evening star., 1915-04-03
War Officially Reported.

evening, when the enemy everywhere
were forced to beat a retreat, which.
particularly in the southernmost
sector. assumed the character of a
fight.
In Poland and in western Galicia there
is no change. Russian night at
tack on the lower Nida miscarried
under our very effective fire.
GERMAN STATEMENT.
BERLIN, April 3, by wireless to Say
willie, N. ":
The Belgian attempt yesterday to win
back Klosterhoek farm. which the
Germans occupied March 81, resulted
in failure.
French charge in the forest of LIE
Pretre was not successful.
A French attack on the heights south
of Nieder Aspach, west of Muelhau-
sen, was repulSed.
Nothing of Importance has occurred on
the eastern front