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Evening star., 1917-03-29
No Constitutional Limitation.
Young Women Urge Men to Enlist.

SALINA, Kan. March 2S.-Young
men of military age in saliha were the
subject Of calls today from young wom-
en-, clad in olive drab skirts. leggings
and military hats. who asked them
pointedly why they had not enlisted In
tional Guard, with headquarters in this
city.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Russ Government Grants Request.

PETROGRAD, March go. via London,
$40 p.m-The government has granted
the request of Maria Feodorovna, the
former dowager empress of Russia and
the mother of the deposed emperor. to
reside at Livadia, In the Cr1mea.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Germany Flatters Spain.

Spain refused to indorse President
Wilson's peace note last winter on the
ground that it was not opportune and
reports have been frequent that King
Alfonso hoped to be the mediator at
the end Of the war. Germany Is de-
clared to have conducted a systematic
campaign to spread that idea, fiattering
the intellectual class and leaders of
public opinion. Spain's support has
been eagerly sought also for her prob
able influence on Latin America.
Senior Riano. the Spanish ambassador.
was without any official information on
the situation in his country.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Requests Dealers Be Summoned.

II requested the United States attor-
ney," said Mr.. O'Brien, ito summon
certain of nay clients and lot them be
heard before any action is taken by
the grand jury. IL is unfair. in my
opinion, to hold such Investigations
without giving all concerned chance
to be heard
It is understood United States Attor-
ney Laskey informed the lawyer for
the daIrymen that he would summon
such witnesses as he thought could
enlighten the grand jurors concerning
the matter.
Evening star., 1917-03-29

At union headquarters today STATE
ment was given out, headed statement
of George A. Wilburt and the Com
mittee of Strikers" The statement fol-
lows:
car that was wrecked on Canal and
l. streets southeast. The company
charges that the wrecking of the car
is the direct result of infiammatory
speeches made by officials of the Anal
gamated Association.
citation have counseled all along
against violence, and we wish to call
the publics attention to the most vio-
lent statement made In this struggle.
1t was made by Clarence p. King. pres
ident of the company. to the District
Commissioners, while they were plead
ing with him to settle the differences
and avoid the strike. They said to Mr..
King, There will be trouble in the
District He said in reply, Let it
come. We will give your police force
something to do He Immediately set
about to import into the city band
of ruffians and thugs from the slums of
the great cities.
while We would like to know who
was responsible for the wreck, it was
SO cleverly staged, that 1t leaves
doubt in our mind that it was pulled off
oy a bunch of gunmen and blackjack
artists Employed by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company. We do
not take the statement of Mr.. King
and his company seriously. Any man
who at time like this is not willing
to leave dispute between his en-
pIoyes and himself to be settled by
representatives of the public is unfair
cept the President of the United States
1S mediator
Evening star., 1917-03-29
SHOW ADDED COST
TO RUN RAILROADS
Statistics Made Public by |. c.
c. Reflect Increase in Op-
Grating Expenses.
JANUARY REPORTS TAKEN

Increased cost OF railroad operations.
upon which the railroads Of the coun-
try base applications for a general ad-
vance in freight rates, is reflected in
statistics made public today by the
interstate commerce commission cover
ing operations for January.
Total operating revenues throughout
the country increased about $40, 100000
during the month over January, 1916.
This increase was nearly offset by
thirty ne-m illion dollar increase IN
operating expenses The net operating
income after deducttng taxes and un-
collectable revenues. was $71,929,S6S. an
increase over January. 1916, of $1,000
900. although the figure falls below
the average monthly return for 1916.
Eastern railroads, the report shows.
failed TO keep pace with the average
maintained by all the roads of the
country. Revenues of the eastern lines
increased approximately sI0,350.0 .0oo.
reaching total of s133,112.740. while
expenses increased nearly S15,e00,O00.
Higher taxes combined with the in
crease In operating expenses resulted
in diminution of moro than $4,000. 900
In their net operating income during
the month, net income for January be-
ing $25,726.694.
Increases on Western Roads.
General Increases in operating reve-
nues and in net revenues were recorded
by western roads. Revenues Increased
900, reaching s12o.oS7.690. while
expenses increased approximately s12.-
100000. Net revenue of western roads
was S31s72.007, as compared with S22,-
369.I35 year ago. an increase of near
ly 100000.
Revenues of southern roads increased
about S6.500.000, while total operating
expenses and taxes increased approxi-
mately s3.7oo,000. leaving a net months
increase in operating income Of approx
imately $2,SoO.00o. Operating revenue
of the southern roads totaled s47.493,-
$50; operating expenses were $3l,149,-
219. while taxes showed an increase of
$4,000.
The report shows a total of 231193
miles in operation by large roads.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
CARRIE CHAPMAN Gait
PROPOSED FOR SPEAKER
Jokers of the House Follow Up Rep
resentative Hill's Preference
for Candidate.

Carrie Chapman Gait, suffrage leader,
for Speaker of the House, to receive
the single vote of Miss Jeanette Ran
kin, mem ber elect from Montana.
This is the ticket proposed today by
the jokers of the House of Representa-
tives who yesterday promulgated the
announcement that Representative Hill
OF Connecticut would vote for William
Howard TAFT. former President. for
Speaker OF the House.
The fact that the Constitution of the
United States merely states that the
House shall elect u Speaker gives rise
perennially to II joke candidate.
No Constitutional Limitation.
There is no constitutional limitation
proyiding that a Speaker shall be a
member of the House. However. no
man outside tho House has ever been
voted for.
Representative Hill of Connecticut
Yesterday conferred with Representa-
tive Kttchin, the democratic leader
Ifnon leaving the room newspaper men
asked Representative Hill who would
be Speaker
Bill Bryan he said.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Service Certificates Received.

This morning members of Company D
received the certificates of service
which have been provided by the citi-
zens of Washington for every militia
man of the District who answered to
the Presidents call last summer
Capt. Oliver C. Terry. commanding
Company B, Signal Corps. n. G. D. c..
is endeavoring to enlist twelve men
who are expert telegraph operators.
These men will receive the rank of
corporal or sergeant, according to their
ability. Five recruits were received
when the company met Tuesday night.
and the organization now is up to its
required strength. Capt. Terry is anx-
ious to enlist the telegraphers. however,
and viii see that positions are provided
for them.
It is stated that in event of declara-
ton of war the service of all Signal
Corps units of the National Guard will
be needed to assist the regular army
corps to maintain the lines of communi-
cation along the coasts and also in the
interior. The local Signal Corps unit is
a telegraph company, and probably will
be one of the first to be called, 1t is
stated.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
PLANS TO MEET LABOR
NEEDS ARE CONSIDERED
Government Officials Confer With
Labor Leaders About Workmen
in Case of War.

Plans for making readily available
enough workmen to insure operation OF
government arsenals, shipyards and or
plants working on government con-
tracts in event of war with Germany
were considered at conference OF
government officials and labor leaders,
held in the office of Secretary Wilson
yesterday.
Officials, profiting by the experiences
of England, are determined that II the
country takes an active part in the Eu-
roueau war it shall not be embarrassed
by labor troubles and inability to OBJ
tain skilled and unsl,illed workers.
The American Federation Of Labor,
which has pledged Its membership to
the support of the government was rep
resented by it's president, Samuel
Gompers. Through the federation the
government expects to get it's supply OF
Trained workmen. The United states
nublic employment service viii fur
nish unskilled men and the civil serv-
ice commission will supply clerical help
The Post Office Department VIII ad-
vertise the coun;ry's needs. The couh-
Gil of National Defense. of whose iabof
committee Mr.. Gompers Is chaifnah'
also will cooperate
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Purposes of the Conference.

The purposes of the conference
said Secretary Wilson after the meet
ing. "were 10 find ways and means to
prevent overlapping of efforts in mob
ilizinE the resources of industries ior
the support of the government. we
are planning to work together hrst 10
find where help. male and female. Is
needed.
In obtaining men for mechanical
service the civil service commission, it
is announced, will waive scholastic
qualifications and will examine appli-
cants for physical fitness and mechan-
ical experience only. There Will be no
technical test.
The civil service commission, as a
part of its portion of the work OF mob
ilizing workers, is asking heads or
colleges and universities to permit Sc
nior students now pursuing technical
studies to be given diplomas at once if
such students are needed by the gov
ernment
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Shortage Felt Generally.

Recent reports have shown the food
shortage has been felt in cities and In
the country as well. Germany's ruth
less submarine warfare has sunk many
Spanish vessels. has tied up most of
the others and virtually stopped for
eign trade AS a result the country has
been threatened with an industrial
crisis.
deeper cause of dissension has
been Spain's war policy. The court,
the clergy and the army have been re-
ported here as decidedly pro-German,
so that Spain has not been fully trust
ed by the allies. Business interests, as
in many other neutral countries. and
the people generally. are reported anti
German Spain has protested sinkings
of her ships with. q varying degree of
bitterness. but reports that she had
sent an ultimatum to Germany in re-
spouse to the demands of the business
interests of the country have not been
corroborated.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
State Department Here
Not Surprised at New
Developments in Spain

Frequent reports from Spain of wide
spread unrest because Of her attitude
toward the war and an almost univer-
sal food shortage made officials at the
state Department receive today's an
nouncement of the suspension Of con
stitutional guarantees without surprise.
Since the beginning of the war there
mas been decided internal dissension
as to Spain's attitude in the war. and
during the last few months, especially
with the sharpening of the German
submarine campaign. the food shortage
has aggravated the trouble.
Oficials here, pointing out the SINH
larity TO the Russian revolution, which
also began through political unrest
deepened by food shortage. were un-
willing to predict the outcome.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
To Be Fed in Restaurants.

Arrangements have been made to have
the men quartered in the three armorfes
get their meals in restaurants near by.
and this will obviate the necessity of
going to their homes three times a
day. Drills are being held twice daily.
Some of the men have not yet received
their wsolen field uniforms, and an ef-
fort is being made to hasten the re-
ceipt of these SO that the battalion will
be uniformly attired when the time
comes for 1t to take up the guard
work.
Members of the battalion who are
working out of town are fast returning
to the city and reporting for duty.
Samuel Gaskins. who serves as butcher
for the battalion, arrived here this
morning from New York city.
Applicants for enlistment in the bat
TALON are still being received, but viii
not be acted upon until definite orders
are in hand. At present the attention
of the officers is being concentrated on
the work of mastering into the fed
eral service
Evening star., 1917-03-29
PLAN FOR MUSTER
|NT0U. S. SERVICE
Officers of First Separate Bat
talon Getting Everything
in Readiness.
GUARD DUTY TO BEGIN THEN

Arrangements are being made today to
get everything in readiness to muster the
lst Separate Battalion, y. G.. D. c.. into
federal service tomorrow. so that it can
take up the duty of guarding government
and railroad properties in and about the
city.
Some combustion exists concerning Just
what steps must be taken before these
troops can take UP their active guard
duties. and until explanation is received
concerning some Of the orders for muster
ing in the organization little can be done
Capt. Walter Krueger. u. s. A., the mus
ter officer. today was in conference with
War Department officials. and 1t was
stated the points In doubt probably would
soon be Strengthened out and the work
could proceed.
The men will all have to submit to
physical examinations, it was stated
but whether the renewal OF the oath
would be needed was still In doubt.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
NET IS SPREAD HERE
FOR CAR WRECKERS
Inspector Grant Orders Men to
Make Every Effort to
Find Offenders.
STRIKERS ISSUE ANSWER

Inspector Grant, chief of detectives,
today issued an order directing mem
bers of the department to make every
effort to capture the men responsible
for wreckng an Anacostia car at Canal
and e streets southeast Tuesday night,
The Washington Railway and Electric
Company has offered a reward of $1,000
for Information leading to the arrest
and conviction Of the responsible person
or persons. The company also is conduct
ing an investigation, It was learned today.
through the Washington detective bu-
reau of New York. the agency which
brought the extra men here to take the
place of the strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
ENFORCING The LAW

The state Of Maine has always suf-
fered severe criticism regarding its
law on prohibition because of the fact
that it was poorly enforced. 1t has
been pointed to as an example of what
prohibition really does, and as the
prohibition state which doesn't pro-
hibit. 1t has always been claimed
that much liquor was sold in the
state, that the authorities knew about
it as well as those who were anxious
to get it, and that very little was done
towards checking the business, SO that
the state not only winked at the thirst
quenching parlors but at the same
time lost heavily through the casting
aside of the revenues which might
otherwise be obtained.
Governor Milliken. who was recent
" elected. made his campaign on a
platform which called for the en-
forcement Of the prohibition law. Fol-
lowing his election it was announced
that the drink places had suddenly
decided to close and to the surprise
OF their customers the bartenders on
a chosen night babe them good night
and good bye, in recognition of the
policy which they expected would be
put into effect
Now in his inaugural address, Gov
ernor Milliken makes it evident that
he intends to keep his promises if
such is possible and he calls for the
adoption of a constitutional amend
ment which will permit the removal
of a sheriff for cause after hearing.
This indicates that it is his intentions
to hold such officials to the strict per-
Torrance of their duty. He points to
them as the reason for the lax en-
forcement of the law and indicates
that the state is powerless at present
to make them do what is expected of
them. If laws are going to be en-
forced this certainly is a step in the
right direction, whether prohibition or
something else happens to be in the
balance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06

in such a manner as to make. Il pro-
hibitive for people in one section ~
the country to get in touch with mat
ters of national Importance transpir
ing in another. This is true of trade
journals as well as of newspapers. The
increase in the postal rate would nat
urally be expected to be handed on by
the publisher to the subscriber. With
the present high cost of paper and
other things which go into such pub
locations, it would be impossible to
carry on the business otherwise.
The situation would be that when
papers or magazines were going from
one coast to another. as they do in
large numbers. the one receiving them
would experience such an advance in
rates that he could not afford to pay
them. He would therefore be obliged
to turn to journals nearer home. but
which do not give him the information
for which he is seeking or what he
may need in the conduct Of his bust
ness.
A nation wide opposition was there
fore expected and it has developed.
This legislation is in the form of a
rider and as the result of the claims
of injustice which have been set forth
it is promised that it will be prompt
ly and effectively killed at the first op-
portunity. 1t is the treatment which
it deserves and it cannot get it any
too quick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06

landing. and sail off again. The type
| of machine was unfamiliar; his Sus-
picions were aroused.
The machine, dimly seen through
the faint gray mist of dawn, seemed
in perpleXity. Eventually a rocket
was fired, The officer hastily got a
fare pistol-one of the necessities of
every aerodrome-and fired signal
| light in return. That seemed to sat
, fsfy the pilot of the machine. who
unanswered for a landing.
1t did not take long for the British
| er to grab his revolver call out the
guard, and make ready to receive the
strange visitor. The machine came
down slowly, and the black cross of
| the German flying corps was plainly
visible on the under wings.
Surrender" called the British on
Ger, advancing with his men. Some
loud German curses greeted this or
der. but the two men in the machine,
caught at disadvantage, held up
their hands They were disarmed and
placed under arrest. The young off,
Ger went off to report.
The major in command was sound
asleep. dreaming dreams peculiar to
his rank. The chief point was that he
did not wish to be disturbed. The
young officer knocked at the dor,
opened it, walked in, and saluted.
Excuse me. sir he said, speaking
with what ever dignity bathrobe and
pajanas afforded. i've just captured
plane"
withdraw from my room, sir!" the
major in command shouted, violently,
rudely and - somewhat profanely.
Enough Of these practical jokes at
this hour of the morning. I shall see
to it"
Excuse me, sir said the young
officer. II have to report that I've
just captured two German flyers and
a new Hun machine"
The commanding officer threw off
the bedclothes, confronted the subalt-
ern and demanded the prisoners.
Produce them!" he shouted. PRO
duce them, or I'll have you properly
punished for lack of respect and disci-
pline."
The suDaltern led the shivering ma
jor outside. There. in the chilly
dawn, stood two abashed Germans be-
side their airplane.
The majors comment was laconic.
I'm d-dr he said.
The Germans, it seemed had been
doing some night flying and had lost
their way mistaking the British
squadron for one of their own.
Give these officers some breakfast"
said the major to his orderlies, and
telephone the brigade to send mo-
torcar to take them to headquarters
I'll keep the machine here for day
or two; there are some thinks I'd like
to know"
Then the two British officers quietly
went back to bed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
THE TINES CENTENARY.

In the observance of the one hun
dreth anniversary of its pu blication,
the Hartford Times this week issued
what it calls its birthday book, in
which is Interestingly set forth the
history of the paper from the time
when it's first number was put forth
from the little print shop two doors
south of the Brick Meeting House,
by F. D. BoIles & Co. January 1, 1917
until the present time. It reviews the
steady growth which has been made
by the highly valued newspaper in
the capital city and deals with those
who have been instrumental in MAX
ing it the success which it is. There
were numerous changes in the man
agement during it's early days but for
the past n years it has been under
the skillful guidance of members of
the Burr family, the late A. E. Burr,
who took hold of it in 1889 having
been succeeded by his son, w. o. Burr,
who for over a half century has been
closely identified with it's affairs.
AS is well said IN its anniversary
publication Length of service is not
the true measure of public servica'
but the Times has for a long term of
years been a power for good in the
community and state in which it has
been published. Had it not been it is
highly probable that it's years would
have been few, but the opinion which
prevailed when it was started that
there was a field for its endeavors has
been richly rewarded. Connecticut
has reason to be proud of such a
and the occasion is one for
congratulations especially from one
which made it's bow a score of years
earlier and which trusts that its sec
ond century may be even more sue
cessful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
A DANGEROUS INFLUENCE.

England has long needed just such a
public disclosure as has come in con-
nection with the medd1ing in army
affairs which has been done by Mrs.
Cornwa1lis-West. It is not to be sup
posed that there will be news in the
exposure in certain quarters but it is
certain that it has not been brought
to public attention in any such man
ner before.
If this is the result of the change
which has recently taken place in the
cabinet it is unfortunate that it did
not occur a long time ago, for the kind
of influence which this woman has been
allowed to WELD in the army has been
one of the things which has contrib
uted to the weakness of the British
military affairs.
This particular incident leading up
to the investigation and the report
was Of course not the first time since
the opening of the war that there had
been criticism and gossip over the in
huence exerted by women in certain
classes which was decidedly detrimen-
tai to the army discipline. It is per-
haps unusual in this instance that the
old order Of things was not followed
and the innocent made to suffer re-
CARELESS of right or wrong, but it is
by that very outcome that England
must be given hopes for better things
1t is bad enough to have such a state
of affairs brought to light in the time
of peace but rnanifestly more so when
pends upon its military organization.
England must realize that it has got
ten busy ON this handicap none too
soon and that it must be given con-
slant and thorough attention if it is
to be eradicated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society

Jassy-When Rumania's govern
Inent fed from Bucharest to Jassy, it
was the fifth European capital to be
removed from its regular seat and it
makes one of a quartette still away
that of France having been moved
back to Paris after the retreat of the
Teutons from the Marine. In a bull
letin issued today. the National Geo
graphic Society, whose headquarters
are here, says of Jassy:
"Jassy, to which the Rumanian
government was moved when the
Central Powers threatened Bucharest,
lies in the extreme eastern section of
Northern Moldavia, just a few miles
inside the border from the Pruth
which forms the boundary between
Russia and Rumanfa.
Though hardly fourth as large as
bucharest, it has always prided itself
en- having been the capital of ancient
Moldavia, and has worn the airs of
a metropolitan city, and kept apace of
al and of Paris in particular as well
as Bucharest.
THE population of Jassy is about
$4,000, one third of whom are Jews
Many of the old-line boyar families,
with hneages going back long CEN
turtles, retain their homes in the
city, homes which were the centre of
omeial life and gaiety until the princi-
palitfeS of Moldvia and Wafiachia
united and the capital was removed to
Bucharest in 1861. These old homes
are stately, for they were built by
rich landowners whose principal oc-
cupation was that of enjoying the lux
uries that a retinue of retainers as