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Evening star., 1917-05-12
OPINIONS OF DRAFT LAW
FOUND TO BE ERRONEOUS
War Department Information Com
mittee Explains the Conscription
and Registration Provisions.

In order to clear up an apparent mis-
understanding regarding the execution
Of the selective conscription law, the
committee on public information has
issued the following statement:
From many letters received daily the
War Department learns that registra-
tion and selective draft are being con-
founded. These are separate and dis
tinct processes. Registration is simply
the enrolling of all male residents of
the United States between the ages Of
twenty-une and thirty. inclusive Every
male resident between the designated
ages must register .on the date set by
the Presidents proclamation unless he
| is in the Regular Army, the Navy, the
National Guard or Naval Militia ac-
tually in the federal service.
"The enrolling is done in each voting
precinct by registrar appointed for
! the purpose. The duties of the regis
under the sanction of an oath. Nothing
| is left to his discretion. He is liable to
heavy penalty, Imprisonment with nc
alternative of fine, for making a false
| return. or in any way being a party to
| or conniving at practices of favOritiSm
or evasion. A like penalty impends
| over the individual who fails to regis.
| ter.
1.-The later process of selection will be
made by lot from the names entered
on the registration rolls. Full infor-
nation as to exemptions and methods
| of selection will be published later
For the present it is all important that
the primary duty of registration be
impressed upon all who are subject
it,"
Evening star., 1917-05-12
HEAD OF MISSION SAYS
ITALY NEEDS NO men
Enrico Arlotta Declares, However
He Would Like to Negotiate
Loan With America.

NEW YORK. May 12.-Enrico Arlotta
head of the Italian commission, which
has just arrived in this country. has dis
cussed with newspaper men the purposes
of his mission and the war situation gen.
orally.
1--WE come" he said. 'to show the
great satisfaction we had in seeing the
United States approve the purpose Of
and justice for all people. / come as a
member of the government to express
the sentiment of the Italian govern
ment and people of the greatest friend
ship and admiration for the American
nation.
I'VE desire to proceed in absolute ac-
cord with the United States. as we have
already with France and England. We
do not need men at the front, because
we have accomplished the greatest
work any nation could accomplish in
providing men for the war. We, of
course. shall be glad to arrange war
loan in nerica. with which to pay for
what have purchased here without
disturb: exchange rates.
"Wha .e want above everything else
is ships D carry provisions and war ma
terials, and we are sure the great in
dustrial power Of this country will be
amply sufficient for our wants.
Mr.. Arlotta was asked if the food short
age had become sufficiently acute in Italy
to cause talk Of separate peace.
Never mind peace talk. or separate
! peace" he replied, with considerable emo
ton. Italy will not make a separate peace
in any case. We are bound on this point
to our alliesl and we will never separate
our action from theirs until we have OBJ
| tanned the desired results Of our war.
I'VE wish particularly to complete
our national independence by joining
with our Italian brothers of the Tren-
| tino and other districts in which Ital-
+! ian nationality is in greatest preponder-
ance.
| LAS for food. our next harvest will
/; be ready at the end of June. so we have
| only one month and a half to provide
| for. 1t will be medium harvest. Ger
tainly it is very important that ship
ments of wheat should be large. but
Evening star., 1917-05-12
HOPES FOR RELATIONS
OF MUTUAL CONFIDENCE
Baron Goto, at Dinner in Toxic,
Foresees Amity Between U. S.
and Japan.
. BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, May 1.-THE inaugural din
ner of the new observation-disclosures So
ciety was attended today by 800 men,
bers, among whom were many of the
most prominent men in Japanese public
life. Viscount Kaneka, former minis
ter of justice, presided, and the princi-
pal speech was delivered by Baron
Goto. former minister of communica-
tions.
In his remarks Baron Goto said:
There are few questions of such
vital moment to the welfare of man.
kind as the relations Of Japan and the
United States. The era of the Pacific
promises to surpass that of the Medi-
terranean or the Atlantic. All the
forces Of the east and west will meet.
Will they unite or clash? I believe it
lies in the power of the United States
and Japan to answer that question, on
which the future happiness and prog
ress of the world will depend.
For this reason the relations be-
tween Japan and the United States are
of supreme Importance. With the aw-
full responsibility that they owe to
mankind, will Japan and the United
States work hand in hand or will they
turn their backs to each other? I hope
the two nations will find principles on
which to base abiding relations of mu-
tual trust and confidence"
Evening star., 1917-05-12
INDORSE REELECTION
OF ERNEST L. THURSTON
Brightwood Citizens Praise the Abil-
ity Of School Superintendent and
His Administration.

The reelection of Ernest L. Thurston
as superintendent OF public schools for
the District was unanimously indorsed
last night at a meeting of the Bright
wood Citizens Association and his work
in the schools praised. A resolution
drafted by the school committee of the
association, praising the ability and
lauding the administration of Supt
Thurston was presented by Jesse L. En-
good. chairman OF the committee.
George Francis v illiams, chairman OF
the executive committee, presented the
recommendations of the committee to be
forwarded to the District Commits
sioners to be embodied in their next an
ments in the Brightwood section. They
included the extension and Improvement
of streets: extension of sewers; con-
struction of sidewalks, new police sub
station at Brightwood, improvement of
springs in Rock Creek Park, moving of
Botanic Garden to Rock Creek Park.
motorizing of fire engine company No.
% at Brightwood, transfer Of authority
of management of Rock Creek Park to
the Office of public buildings and
grounds, lighting of Rock Creek Park
and the widening and improvement of
Colorado avenue. In this connection it
was pointed out that this thorougnfare,
formerly Piney Branch road. from Mon
tague street to Military road Is dam
gerous, narrow old country road and
that a serious accident will occur some
day unless prompt action is taken in
the matter.
Judge Charles w. Russell urged the
association to renew its Endorsement of
the proposition that Fort Stevens,
where President Lincoln stood during
one Of the battles in the days Of the
civil war. be converted into public
park, cooperating with the various Or
ganizations with this object in view.
Dr. Charles E. Ralph reported on the
work being done by the central garden
committee. stating that representa-
tive from the committee visits the
Brightwood section every Tuesday aft
ernoon at 3 o'clock, who will be glad
to give information and assist those
engaged in this work.
New members were elected as follows:
Peyton w. Calfee. G. s. Pope. Anthony
Lehr and Alfred J. Dinger.
John A. Saul presented a resolution.
which was adopted. urging the District
Commissioners to increase the annual
appropriation to $4,000 in their next
annual report for the aid of the Column
h'e Polytechnic Institution for the
Blind.
1t was announced that special meet
ing Of the association will be held next
Friday night. at which time DR.. Ryan
Deveraux of the Red Cross Society will
address the residents of Brightwood
and vicinity onsthe subject Of First
Aid Work" President Charles w. Ray
| extends an invitation to all persons in
| terested to attend this meeting, which
| will be held in the Brightwood Public
! School.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
RED CROSS BUILDING
IS DEDICATED TODAY
Elaborate Ceremony Being Held, at
Which President Wilson and
Others Are Speakers.

Concident with the sending of special
agent to France to report on what the
Red Cross must do there. President Will
son. Secretary Of War Baker and other
officials are telling of the Red Cross
needs and how the people of the country
must help at an elaborate ceremony this
afternoon in dedication of the National
Red Cross headquarters on 18th street.
Because of ha>stress of work that must
be done Immediately. the force of Red
Cross volunteers and employees that has
already crowded the new eight-hundred-
thousand-dollar marble memorial struc-
ture beyond its capacity was unable to
take day off. and SO the ceremonies are
being held next door in Memorial Conti-
mental Hall, the home of the d. A. R.
There are two parts to the program
The first is held indoors and is presided
over by former President William H.
Taft chairman of the central committee
Of the American Red Cross and a MEM
ber of the newly appointed war council
This consists in the formal turning over
of the new Red Cross building to the
government by Secretary of War Baker.
as chairman of the building commission.
Pesident Wilson accepts the buildring for
the government.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Honors American Airmen.

PARIS, May 1.-THE Aero Club OF
France gave a dinner Thursday night in
honor of the American aviators at the
front. Among the guests were Robert
W. Bliss, secretary of the American
embassy; Daniel Vincent, Hndersecre.
tary of aeronautics, and Col. Regnier
director of military aeronautics. Am.
bassador Sharp was invited. but was
unable to attend. Sergt. Mai. Raoul
Lufbery was presented by the club
with a gold medal by President Henry
Deutsch de la Meurthe, who made a
brief address, expressing the clubs
gratitude and admiration for the gal
lantry of the American aviators.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Premier Terauchi's Address.

Premier Terauchi said that Japan and
the United States had never, in the
history of their intercourse. come to
such path as to endanger cordial re-
lationship. He continued:
by participation of the United
Etates in the war our ties are strength
ened by a community of interest. We
are on the eve of Joining our resources
in chastising a common and obdurate
foe in the cause Of world peace. The
friendly relations of the two countries
should be cemented more strongly than
ever by the combined efforts of both
governments and peoples"
The other speakers included Prince
Tokugawa, president Of the house of
peers: Count Okuma. former premier;
Baron Shibusawa. chairman of the
Toxic Bankers Association: George
Post Wheeler, United States charge
d'affaires at Toxic. and George H.
Scidmore. United States consul gen.
eral at Yokohama.
At the conclusion of the dinner
greetings were cabled TO President
Wilson.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
CHICAGOANS HELD AS SPIES.
Name of Accused Physician Is Not
in Directory of That City. However.

GENEVA, Switzerland, via Paris.
| May 12.-Dr. Henry Charles Somers OF
Chicago. his daughter. Alice. and two
German friends, named Rothschilds and
Hopf. have been arrested here as Ger.
man spies. DR.. Somers, who has ar
American passport. Is said to be a
native of Frankfort.
CHICAGO, May 12.-Chicago directo-
ries do not contain the name of DR..
Henry Charles Somers, who, with others,
has been arrested as n German spy in
Switzerland. DIR. H. G. Somers. who was
seen at his home here. said that about
twenty years ago DR.. Henry Somers had
an office in Chicago. He was about fifty
years old then and is said to have gone
later to Europe.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
TofYre promised the United States Mill.

tary Academy authorities yesterday,
after he had reviewed the private cadets.
that he would write personal letter
to the student-officers expressing his
belief that they were ready for service
in France. This communication from
the great French soldier is expected to
reach West Point today and to be post
ed in the order of the day.
The marshal said he had heard West
Point cadets composed the most mag
nificent student military body in the
world. and. having visited their post
and having watched them drill. he now
knew it was sc.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
CHARLES P. TAFT JOINS
ARMY; BROTHER REJECTED

Charles P. Taft, son of former
President Taft, who is not
quite twenty years old, has en-
listed as private in the regular
army, joining the Sd Field Ar
tillery, with the consent of his
parents.
Robert Taft, the former Presi-
dents other son, who also en-
deavored to enlist in the army,
was rejected on his physical ex-
animation because his eyesight
was not regarded as perfect.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
PRAISES AMERICAN NAVY.
Vice Admiral Chocheprat Says It
Will Overcome Submarines.

NEW YORK, May 12.-When Vice Ad-
miral Paul Chocheprat stepped aboard
the naval launch which was to take him
to the New York navy yard yesterday,
French vice admiral's three-starred flag
broke out aft. 1t was the first time in
the history of the American navy that
such an honor had been shown a for
eign commander. Admiral Chocheprat,
who recognized the distinction, was
greatly touched. The flag was pre-
sented to him as a souvenir of his
visit to America.
II have been deeply impressed" said
the admiral. 'in my constant contact
with the American navy since l have
been in the United States. with the alb
solute confidence of American naval
officers of their being able to cope with
the submarine war. and I share their
confidence"
The vice admiral has been struck
with the keen ambition of American
naval officers to get commands that
will give them opportunities to en-
counter submarines. The spirit of the
American navy. he said. was the spirit
of decision, of absolute purpose and
devotion to the war. He had found
everywhere extraordinary professional
capacity.
"I cannot say" said the admiral
"how great my personal joy is in be-
! ing a comrade in arms of such men,"
JOFFRE AT WEST POINT.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Courts and Links Unfit for Gardens

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, May f2-Ten-
mis- courts and golf links are unfit for
vegetable gardens, and well intentioned
persons who expect to transform them
into productive gardens are doomed to
disappointment, according to fhe au-
thorities of the Pennsylvania State Col
lege Agricultural School. The soil from
tennis courts as constructed, they say,
is heavy and without plant food. while
golf course turf is a paradise for in
furious insects.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Growth in Eight Years.

Eight years ago Red Cross head
quarters occupied a single room in the
War Department. Now even the whole
of the new building is not sufficient to
accommodate all branches Of the work
here, and many Red Cross bureaus must
have offices elsewhere.
Three new stained glass windows
have just been put in place in the north
side of the building, while over the
main stairway are three busts by Hiram
Powers, represeting Faith. Hope and
Charity. These busts were purchased
eight years ago BY Miss Mabel Board
man, president oS the Red Cross. and
their present location over the broad
marble stairway of the new headquar-
ters is a reminder of the wonderful
growth of the organization.
Another evidence of the rapid ex-
pansion of the work of the Red Cross
is the fact that already the new build
ing fails to meet the demands for space
and the increasing clerical force has
overflowed from the new quarters
Ninety clerks are working in the old
church edifice around the corner on
18th street.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Memphis Loses School for Aviators.

CHICAGO. May 12.-The government
school for aviators now located at
Memphis. Tenn. is to be moved to Chi
cago within "A few days. according to
Capt. ]. c. Morrow. army aviation chief
in the Chicago district. The Memphis
unit is composed at present of sixty
nine students, six officers and forty
nine soldier mechanics.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Chicago theatrical Hospital OPENS

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE American
Theatrical Hospital. just completed
here, is now ready for patients 1t is
said to be the only institution of its
kind In the coantry. and provides
place where sick and INDECENT people
of the stage and other branches of the
amusement field may be cared for The
hospital has been furnished in most
part by theatrical people.
Evening star., 1917-05-12

the Italian people are very frugal anA
economical"
Mr.. Arlotta and his associates now
here are awaiting the arrival OF other
members of the commission from italy
before going to Washington. These
members, headed by the Prince Of
Udine, will bring a letter from the
King Of Italy to President Wilson. The
prince is the actual head Of tho oom~
mission.
Evening star., 1917-05-12

Miss Fanny Hall Lee, sixty-two,
daughter of the late Samuel and Cas-
sandra Cover Lee of Thomas Run, died
in Belair. Md. Her great-grandfather,
Parker H. Lee, was a lieutenant in the
colonial army
Evening star., 1917-05-12

Japan has a goldfish farm that ha0
been in continuous operation since
1853.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Memorial to Loyal Women.

The structure is being dedicated as "a
memorial built by the government Of the
United States and patriotic citizens to the
women Of the north and the women OF
the south. held in loving memory by a
now united country. that their labors to
mitigate the sufferings OF the sick and
wounded in war may be perpetuated."
The program includes addresses empha-
sizing the devotion of these women.
Following the inside exercises. Presi-
dent Wilson, as president of the Amer
can Red Cross. and Mrs. Wilson. as
honorary chairman of the Woman's
Volunteer Aid, under which nearly
10000 women in the District of Colum-
bia have been organized for Red Cross
work. are to review a corps represent
ing the varied Red Cross activities.
Leading this parade are Mrs. Josephus
Daniels and Mrs. Newton D. Baker.
wives. respectively, of the Secretaries
of the Navy and War. who are vice
chairmen Of Woman's Volunteer Aid.
Mrs. Hugh L. Scott. wife of the chief
of staff of the army. who is the com.
manding general of the mobilization OF
woman workers. is grand marshal OF
the parade past the reviewing stand
erected in front of the D. A. r. build
inU
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Nearly 1900 in Line.

Nearly 1000 women will be in line,
marching in companies. each led by a
captain, most of whom are wives of
prominent army or navy officers. Each
company wears a distinctive uniform.
with brassard and emblem. This is to
be the first mobilization of woman
workers for the war, and is to be an
example for other cities throughout
the country.
Adding sympathetic interest to the
procession will be the presence in the
stand of a few old army nurses.
Representatives from more than 500
chapters of the Red Cross, spanning
the entire country, from Massachusetts,
to California and the Philippines. are
attending the exercises There are at
least four members of the cabinet on
the platform-Secretarie Lansing, Dam
iels, Baker and Lane. the latter being
a member of the Red Cross executive
committee. The Spanish and Italian
ambassadors and many other members
of the diplomatic corps are also honor
ed gus0ks. Robert w. de Forest of New
York, vice president of the national as
sociation, is present, as Is also Mrs. E.
H. Hartman, representing the donors
of the memorial building. The official
| representatives of the Canadian Red
Cross are X. ]. Dunstan and Mrs. II. p.
Plumtre, both of Toronto.
Eighteen hundred seats have been
provided for the dedication ceremony in
d. A. r. Hall. and twice that many
could be used II it were possible to
meet the demand from members and
others from all parts of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-10
PLAZA

II You haven't seen Fred Ardatfl
And his company OF comedians in the
famous old farce, THE Paper
Esnger." at the Plaza yeti you've
been missing something that you'n be
sorry for. sThe Paper Hanger is a
farce comedy as we have stated and
In 1t Fred Ardath. the famous COM
e'dian. is appearing himself, by spe-
cial request Of the Plaza management
as well as for the payment of a
temptingly high salary. What they
do to q room with some rolls of pa
per and a couple of pals OF paste viii
keep anyone with an ounce of humor
In their system laughing hysterically
FOR over 20 minutes.
Lewis and Chaplin handing out
laughs at mile-a-minute clip, and
The White Shoppers in their high class
terpsichorean diversion in which they
appear in various costumes, all OF
immaculate white, score heavily at
every appearance.
LaBelle and Lillian, the musical
girls. have a delightful and highly
artistic offering that is being greatly
appreciated by music lovers.
Dead Shot Baker is the big screen
feature and in It are co-starred Will
liam Duncan and Carol Holloway.
The eighteenth episode Of 1.-THE Fatal
Ring'' with Pearl White is crammed
with thrillaL
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-10
Big Concert ana Dance.


At the big concert and dance to be
given toni3ht at the Colonial ball
room in Fairfield avenue, New Eng
lands greatest novelty singing and
dance orchestra, Wilson's has been
engaged by Prof. Guilty to furnish
the music. This appearance of Will.
son, the first in this city, will be a
decided treat for the dancers who are
ever looking for something new.
> In Wilson's it is provided. They
are not like any other orchestra ex-
cept that they play and sing. They
introduce many features in both
which will be new to the young veo-
pie Of the city, both in combinations
Of voices, of instruments, and some
Others which are held back as a sur
prise. Their reputation has proceed
ed them, a big crowd is assured, and
a good time. Only a moderate .ad-
mission fee is charged, and the well
come is a cordial one. Be one OF
the big crowd-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-10
POLLS

Saturday crowds will find enjoy
<uent at the Poll theatre today dur
ing busy trips, and also restful pleas
IRE of the big vaudeville and screen
showing there. On the film program
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne, idols of all are found in an
enhancing offering of the Kentucky
mountains entitled 1.-THE Adopted
Son" There is enough thrill in this
picture to At the fancy Of anybody,
Tor It touches and displays actual
feud conditions in the South.
The supreme vaudeville program
for the week is enhanced by Ave well
known acts of immense production.
Also by one of Bridgeport's own, Billy
Belden, who breaks into the ranks
from his career as a master hand
behind the scenes He is not only
popular with audiences but also
makes q creditable appearance with
Olson & johnson in their metropoli-
tan concoction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-10
BONA sFoRzA

Bona sforza, Queen of Poland, was
born at Naples in 1901. She was the
daughter Of Isabella of Aragon and
Servant Galeozzo Sforza, nephew of
the founder of the Sforza dynasty in
Milan. She lost her father at a very
early age and was brought up with
great care by her mother. In 1913
she was married by proxy to Sigis-
mund l.. King of Poland. over whom
she obtained the greatest influence,
which she used in prompting and
causing to be executed plans for the
prosperity of the kingdom. She in
spfred the administration with an ac-
tfvity unknown before in Poland. On
the death of her husband she became
disgusted with a matrimonial misalli-
nnce contracted by her son. the reign
ing monarch. She returned to her ma
tive country where she was received
win the highest honors In her lit
tic sovereignty of Bar she occupied
hergeif with useful works and took
particular delight In the society and
encouragement of men of letters. She
died In 1857.