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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
BRASS PLANT STRIKERS
WAGE DEMAND REFUSED
Miss Flynn and Ettor Said to Be ON
Way to Ansonia, Conn, to
Aid in Struggle.

ANSON1A. Conn.,, February 1.-THE
American Brass Company has declined
to grant the principal demands of its
$500 striking employees, it was learned
tonight. after long conferences be-
tween a strikers committee and the
company officials. 1t was reported
that the Italian laborers have virtually
deserted the main body of strikers.
The demands that the strikers urged
most were a fifty-five-hour week, with
sixty hours pay and an increase of
cents an hour for all the men. The
company is willing to pay the men an
increase of 21a cents an hour. The
Italians regard the offer favorably
but the rest of the strikers say they
will hold out for the original demands
The police tonight heard rumors that
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn of Paterson,
4. j., and Joseph Ettor of the Indus
trial Workers of the World were COM
ing here to organize the strikers.
After conference of officials, the
prosecuting attorney drew up warrants
against Miss Flynn and Ettor, to be
served should they come here and ad-
dress the strikers. The warrants
Charge breach Of the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
PROPAGANDA LITERATURE
IN TOBACCO FROM U. S.

ROTTERDAM, via London. February
19.-The unhampered entry into Hol-
land of American tobacco, which is
virtually the only article heretofore
uninterfered with under the Dutch
Overseas Trust Company. is likely to
be jeopardized by Il discovery just
made by the authc. IS in consign-
ment of leaf tobacco from Richmond
Va. of the presence of a quantity of
pro-German propaganda and literature
and sealed letters addressed to per-
sons in Germany.
This is the first discovery of propa-
ganda and literature in bales of Ameri-
can tobacco, and although there Is a
possibility that it has been practiced
Tor some time the shipments have not
peen excluded. The result of the dis
covery just made is that the entire con-
Segment is being sent to II prize court
I'm England. and both the consignor and
consignee. the latter a Rotterdam firm,
have been placed on the black list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
FROGS TO SING VESPERS
is DR.. GARTSCH'S PLAN
Would Have Us Go to Sleep to Sooth-
ing Music of the Rama
Temporaria.

Frogs to sing US to sleep were ad-
vocated by Dr. Paul Gartsch. curator
of mollusca of the National Museum,
in an illustrated lecture before the
Aquarium Society of Washington last
night at the Public Library.
DIR. Gartsch told his hearers that next
temporaria is the best that could he
heard He described their voices a.
being magnificent. and urged those
who had large ..ouariums to secure
frogs. that they might listen to the
singing at night. The lecturer de-
scribed the voices of various species OF
frogs. from the big fellows to a little
one as small as a persons thumb nail.
There is one frog. however. that the
speaker did not urge his hearers to get
il they desired to obtain sleep. This is
known as a tree frog. He said that if
there is anything that gets on a per-
sons nerves it is the sound made by
this species
In connection with his lecture the
speaker showed pictures OF several
frogs.
Dr. r. w Shufeldt of the Medical
Corps of the army also gave a brief
lecture. Showing various species of
frogs and fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
NEW TAXICAB RATES NEAR.
Yellow Car Owners Expect to Make
Change on March |.

The Federal Taxicab Company, which
operates the yellow cars. with Offices at
the New Willard. Raleigh and I-afay-
ette hotels. is preparing to put in force
the new taxicab rates as proposed by
the public utilities commission. This
announcement was made last night by
A. l.. Cline. president of the company
II possible, these rates will be in
force by March /. or as soon thereafter
as the meters can be adjusted and other
necessary steps completed.
Mr.. Cline said last night that the
new rates are perfectly satisfactory to
his company. They are. For one pas
senger. 80 cents for the first half mile.
and 10 cents for each quarter mile
thereafter. and 20 cents additional per
trip for each of the second and third
passengers and no additional charge
for passengers above three.
In accepting the new schedule the
commission ruled that the payment by
taxicab companies of commissions to
hotels. clubs. etc, ON business obtained
through such establishments is not a
proper operating expense in computing
net earnings for rate making purposes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
PAPER ADVISES AGAINST
ATTACKS ON Mr.. WILSON
British Would Do Well to Hold
Their Tongues in Restraint,
Is Claim.

LONDON, February 20, 1:2l am
The Observer in an editorial this morn
Ing says that only the events of the
next few weeks can show how the
new German program will affect the
relations of Washington, London and
Berlin.
The possibilities are incalcula bile, .
says the Observer, "and we shall dc
very well. indeed, to restrain our
tongues from premature Judgment and
any sort of evil-speaking at President
Wilson's expense.
I'VE earnestly hope that Sir Edward
Grey will adopt the suggestion to
send some sufficiently distinguished
and authoritative statesman upon a
mission to the American government
and the American people. No one could
compare with Viscount Bryce for such
a mission. If age prevented him the
government might well choose Lord
Derby
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
SEND $4,000
TO THE FRONT FOR ALLIES
Premier Hughes of That Country, Speaking
in Ottawa, Says 100000 Will Be
Under Arms by June.

OTTAWA. February 10 Premier
Hughes of Australia outlined the atti-
tude of that commonwealth toward the
war in an address at the Canadian Club
today. He declared, as labor repre-
sentative. that preparedness and COM
pulsory service are essential for the
security of any free people who desire
to retain their freedom.
The premier's address was greeted
with cheers. Among his hearers were
the Duke of Connaught. governor gen.
eral of Canada: Sir Robert Borden, the
premier; Sir Wilfrid Laurier, leader Of
the opposition; cabinet ministers and
many of the prominent men in the Do
minon.
After praising the "dauntless bravery
of the Canadians" Premier Hughes de-
c,ared historic Balaklava was not to be
compared with the charge of the Sth
Australian Light Horse. where only fif-
teen men survived out Of 800.
Men Knew It Meant Death.
When the order for the charge was
given ten hours before it took place
the men knew that for most of them it
meant certain death. and they gave
farewell messages to friends at home
to their comrades in the trenches.
Australia has 100000 men enlisted.
he said, and $4,000 have been sent for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

spot on earth where peace prevails.
We will hold this spot despite the
statesmen who misrepresent conditions
merely to provoke the country"
Former Senator's Speech Read.
When Senator Lewis had concluded
Senator Smoot read former Senator
Roots complete speech TO the Senate on
the occasion of the adoption of the reso-
luton authorizing use OF the armed
forces to seize Vera Cruz.
Senator Smoot declared that the Vera
Cruz resolution was .subterfuge. THE
resolution did not disclose the real pur-
pose Of sending the navy to Mexico he
declared. 1t developed later that the real
reason was to stop a shipment of NUM-
tons to Gen. Huerta 1t would have been
the manly thing il that Senate resolu-
ton which Senator Root voted against
and which I voted against had told the
real reason
Senator Smoot had inserted in the rec
ord Mr.. Roots New York convention
speech and Senator Fall had Incorporated
also President Wilson's address at the
New York navy yard at the funeral OF
the marines killed at Vera Cruz, which,
he declared. expressed sentiments similar
to those voiced by Senator Root in his
speech against the Vera Cruz resolution.
This ended the political discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
OPERATES 162 DRUG STORES.
L. K. Liggett Company Now Con.
trolls Many Establishments

Operating 152 drug stores, from Ban
gor, Me-. to Detroit. Mich. what is said
to be the largest retail drug associa-
ton in America has just been organ
lied as the L. K. Liggett Company. It
operates the Riker-Hegeman, the Ri
ker-Jaynes and the Liggett drug stores
in the United States and Canada. The
Liggett company is, owned by the
United. Drug Company of Boston, the
head of which is louis K. Liggett, new
ly elected president of the Boston,
Mass, Chamber of Commerce :
The United Drug Company. in turn.
druggists throughout the United States
and Canada now operating the "Rexall
Stores"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Banquet Set for March IS.

March IS was set as the date for the
annual banquet of the Corcorsn Cadet
Corps Veteran Association at meet
ing of the committee in charge of ar
rangements for that function held last
night az the National Guard armory.
The banquet will be held at the CONT
mental Hotel and Brig. Gen. William e,
Harvey. commanding the District MILL
tia. will be one of the guests Of honor,
v aQ0nounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
PHYSICIANS OF BRITAIN
SOON MAY BE Modified

LONDON, February 19.-The ap-
preaching mobilization of physicians
and surgeons Is forecast in a circular
issued by the local government board
to the local authorities. 1t points out
the necessity, for making provisional
arrangements to enable every medical
man below the age of forty-five. who
can be SHARED without injury to the
civilian population. TO place himself at
the disposal of the authorities and take
a commission in the army or navy II
required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Will Lecture on Death Valley.

Under the auspices of the Mems Club
OF Trinity. and Christ Lutheran
churches. FredericNV. Coville of the
Washington Academy of Science is to
give a free public lecture on the Deaf III
valley in Arizona Wednesday evening
in the Sunday school room of Christ
Lutheran Church. There will also be
musical numberA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

ward to the front. BY June. it is ex-
pected, 100000 will be under arms.
Australians, the premier declared
valued .heir democracy and liberty
and were ready to fight for them to
the last man. He said every man
should be educated in the first duty
of citizenship. which is ability to de-
fend his country, his home and him
self ~ .
I'VE could have purchased an ignoble
peace, Premier Hughes asserted. THE
dams as an Independent nation and to
confer a like favor on Australia. Ger
many now knows that she is fighting
not only England. but also the men OF
adventure and resolution in all the
British dominions, who will fight to
the end alongside those who gave
them their. traditions. We shall not
quit while life remains in us.
Safety Due to British Navy.
The safety of the dominions of the
empire was due to the British navy,
ana 1t is because of the Strengthening
OF the navy that we live as free men
today. Had Britain been prepared as
well by land as by sea. there would
have been no war"
Some day." he said. the dove of
peace viii reign throughout the land
! but that day has not yet come. When
peace IS declared the freemen of a free
country must still prepare to defend
their freedom" the premier declared.
IN MS opinion, this duty cannot be
ieft 10 voluntary system, but every
man must be compelled to do his share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
NECESSARY TO PREPARE,
SAYS OSCAR I. CROSBY
Tells Chicago City Club Of Need for
Single Board of Land and
Sea Strategy.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, February 19.-The United
States is. confronted by two alterna-
tives. according to Oscar T. Crosby Of
Washington. who spoke this noon be-
fore the City Club. Either it must pre-
pare to maintain its policies against
the world by force of arms. or must
join the other nations in an interna-
tional peace tribunal, with an interna-
tional army to enforce its decisions.
Since the other nations manifest no i'm
mediate disposition to enter into such
an international agreement. DIR. Crosby
believes that the preparedness should
come first.
Il am urging on Congress- said Mr..
Crosby. that we shall have single
board of land and naval strategy to
consider the whole subject of national
defense as one This board should not
only report to Congress as to the num-
Der of men and guns and ships needed.
but should make reports concerning ma :
tional policies and their effects on the
question of armament and strategy.
Must Prepare for offense.
I'VE hear lot of talk about defense
Monroe doctrine, for instance. we have
one of the most offensive policies in the
world and the enforcement of it calls
for offensive strategy. We can't uphold
the Monroe doctrine and stay at home.
If another nation seizes a part of this
continent we will have to so and throw
it out. and we will have to have an
army and navy capable Of doing it, or
drop the whole policy.
Then there is the question of the
Philippines. Are we going to defend
themselves? We will have to know
that in determining the needs of the
army and navy. Then there is our pol
icy in China. If we are going to uphold
it we will have to have a force cap
able of vigorous offense. The enforce
ment of our claims as to neutral rights
would also call for offense rather than
defense.
Disarmament Ultimate Aim.
I'm the present furore it is probable
that we will only get. a start toward
the settlement of these questions. but
1 am sure that single board, report
ing on armament. strategy and policy,
would go far toward solving the prob
lens confronting US.
Our ultimate aim should be an in
ternationa1 tribunal which would do
away with the need of preparation for
war and am urging Congress to give
an expression of the willingness Of
this nation to join should other nations
also agree.
This tribunal should have an in
ternational army and navy to enforce
its commands. II il does not it will
be powerless. Mr.. Taft's Ide., of an
international agreement, with each ma
ton maintaining a separate military
Establishment. would not help. beca use
in times of crisis each nation would
seek to enforce Its own selfish inter-
ests, and we would be just where we
are now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Mrs. Annie Edelin, Dies Suddenly.

While eating supper at her home. 727
18th street northeast, last night about
1880 o'clock Mrs. Annie Edelin, became
suddenly ill and died. Her death was
due to natural causes, - 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Prohibition Bill: Must Wait.

The democratic leaders Of the Senate
are not inclined to sidetrack legisla-
ton of national Importance to give con-
sideration to the prohibition bill for
the District, it was said last. night.
They. realize that the .prehibition bill
would not be acted upon by the Senate
: Members Of the. subcommittee Of ths
Senate District committee. which has
before it the nomination OF Gen. Rob-
ert G. smith as member: OF the Dis
t t excise Sc BOARD M tomorrowswill have
nomination. Senator Phelsn, chairman
has announced that as soon AS the hear
ings were available in printed form, he
would call the, subcommittee together
to pass upon the Nomination 40 that
the subcommittee would be able to %
port to the fun committee at its meet
ing Friday. RI -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Would SILENCE NEWS|ES
Henry Calvert in Letter to Commits
sioners Complains of AN
noying Yells."

Amendment of the police regulations SO
as to put an end to what he terms the
annoying yells newsboys' in crying
their wares ION the streets, is urged by
Henry Calvert in letter to the District
Commissioners.
The writer calls attention to the exist
ing regulation which prohibits all street
vendors and others. excepting newsboys,
from making an cutlery or noise in adj
vertising their wares or inviting patron
age. and declares that this is rank class
exception. which probably would be held
Illegal if carried to the courts.
81 have frequently been driven nearly
to distraction by newsboys who have
stood for an hour or two at time under
my open windows shouting their papers
in loud. monotonous tones or yelis in
such manner as to render mental work
almost or quite impossible" Mr.. Calvert
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
EVERY CITIZEN
WILL FIGHT FOR COUNTRY
Harvey v. Spellman Makes Address
at Union Defenders Day
Celebration.

Belief that every citizen Of this coun-
| try is a true patriot at heart and would
| not fail when called upon to defend
| the honor of his country was expressed
| by Past -in-chief Harvey
V. Spellman, Sons of Veterans, who de-
| livered the principal address on THE
| True Patriotic Spirit in the United
States at the Union defenders day
| celebration in Masonic hall, sth and F.
| streets northeast. Friday night. Gen
George II. Thomas Camp, Sons of Vet
Grams. and Thomas Post, g. A. r., ON
ans Relief Corps, co-operated in the
meeting, which was called to order by
Commander A. IL. Marks of Thomas
Camp. He introduced as master of
| ceremonies Michael J. Driscoll patriot
| ic instructor. Corbin birch was secre-
tary.
Mr.. Spcllman paid tribute to both
George Washington and Abraham Lin
coin. and said the observance OF De
| tenders day" was BETTING. inasmuch as
| 1t IS close 10 the birthday anniversary Of
each of these men.
Past Commander George W.. Sellers
| taught in the home, responding in be-
| taught in the home responding in be-
| half of Thomas Caruk
| Miss Jennie l.. Hamilton president of
| the Daughters of Veterans of the Dis
| trict of Columbia. spoke about the lack
| of interest in the public schools toward
| the flag. She said that children should
| be instructed to salute the flag every
| morning when classes were begun.
Tells of Sons of Veterans Work,
Richard F. Miller of Baltimore, com
mander@f the Maryland Division, Sons
of Veterans. L. S. A.. responded and
gave all outline of the work accom-
I piished by the organization during the
| past year.
| Lincolns Gettysburg address was read
| by -dis ). II. Hendricks, president of
\ Thomas Woman's Relief Corps.
Past Commander II. w. Rutledge of
| Gushing Camp responded in behalf of
the Ladies Auxiliary, Sons Of Veterans
Mrs. Rutleose, the president. being alb
| sent.
Other speakers were W. II. McGone-
gal of Lincoln Camp and Thomas F.
| Entriken. past department commander
| of the Department of the Potomac
| The musical program included the
n mander + Albert Lang " Of Y GUSHING IEnnx
Camp. Edsali Browne. William f. Hall.
| liam Kelly and Richard Curran., . A
| recitation was given by T. B. Regain.
| The entertainment committee was
composed of Michael J. Driscoll, chair
man; F: l.. Marsden, f. II. Grove and
| F. p Hartley
| Gushing Camp was represented by
| Commander f. Albert Lang. Junior
Vice Commander J. Clinton Hiatt and
Lincoln Camp were Commander W. II.
McGonegal. Secretary James W. Lyons.
Past Commander e. X. De Puy and
] Everett f. WarnsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Endeavors to Gust Enemy
From Recently Captured
Positions Are Futile.
ACTIVITIES VARIED
ALONG WHOLE FRONT
No Attempt at General Offensive,
Mining. Artillery and Raiding
Operations Holding Sway.

LONDON. February 1a-The British
apparently are continuing their efforts
to regain their recently lost trenches
southeast of Ypres, Belgium. but Ber-
lin in announcing the second British
attack at this point within two days
declares that it was fruitless.
Mining operations, artillery engage
ments. small raiding expeditions and
aerial bombardments make up the list
of the other activities in this war area.
except a minor and unsuccessful attack
by the Germans near Blangy, in the Ar
tots district, announced from Paris.
German Statement.
The German official statement says:
AN English attack, preceded ~.
strong artillery preparation. soutnD...--
of Ypres was rendered fruitless by US.
I'm the sector north and northeast
of Arras there have been mining oper-
crater caused by the explosion Of one
of our mines was occupied by us.
THE front between the Aisne and
the Meuse has alternately been under
strong artillery and mine fire.
I'VE destroyed portion of the
French position on Combres Heights by
the explosion OF a large mine.
Northeast of Largitzen, near the
French frontier. southwest of Altkirch,
German detachments penetrated an
enemy position. destroyed the defensive
and returned with a few prisoners and
two mine throwers.
Our airmen successfully attacked
the Abeele flying ground. southwest of
Poperinghc, and the railway stations
in the vicinity"
British Statement.
The British official statement on the
campaign in the west. issued tonight.
says:
Early Friday morning the Germans
made a raid into our trenches near
Gommecourt, capturing a few prison.
ers. Our casualties in killed and
wounded were seven.
Last night there was some artillery
activity on both sides about HODGE.
To-day we bombarded the enemy at q
strong point near LIE Touquet.r
French Communication.
The following official communication
was issued by the French war Office
tonight:
"In Artois to the northwest of hill
140, we exploded a mine under a Ger.
man salient, which was shattered,
Between the Disc and the Aisne our
artillery took under it's fire a., column
of hostile infantry to the north OF VIC
Sur-Aisne. 7ir -.-sf7
I'm Lorraine we bombarded the
enemy Establishments at Domevre; q
fire was observed. @ - e-s+s
I'm upper Alsace our artillery has
been active against the German
trenches to the east of Seppois and
J.arPitZen''
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Civilizations Aided Drama.

"In addition to these foreign born"
SIR AIvord said. I'VE have in North
Dakota $1,000 Germans, 10000 Scotch.
5000 TO 10000 English and Welsh and
1000 or 5000 Bohemans. most of them
owning quarter sections of land. nine
out of every ten farmers. and all of
them from civilizations which have
contributed to the drama, heavily
Ii was to supply the intellectual needs
of thest farmers, Immigrants and de-
scendants Of immigrants that the first
Little Country Theater' had been es-
tablished r9o years ago. he said, in an
old chapel. with a stage fifteen feet in
width and ten feet high. No ore came
TO him with the idea that he could not
establish a little theater of his own.
Every one went away with the idea
that the schooihouse. the hall over the
village grocery, or some similar place
would be good place in which to pre-
sent pays. He said that there are from
1so to 100 towns in North Dakota with
populations of less than 500, and that
all Of them, now. are interested in the
amusement and relaxation that the lit
tie theater idea affords. and that he
has had inquiries as to the plan from
all over the world.