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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
SAYS NEGROES ARE LOYAL.
Rev. ]. Milton Waldron Speaks on
"The Call of Our Country"

The colored man is loyal to his country
and will do his share in the army and
navy. in the mills and mines, factories.
railroads and farms If given the oppor-
tunity. said Rev. ]. Milton Waldron, pas
tor of Shiloh Colored Baptist Chuch, yes
terday in sermon on THE Call of Our
Countrywide Shall Be Our Answer"
''The colored people of America" said
the pastor. ARE more thoughtful today
than they have been at any other time
since their fathers We're brought to the
shores of America. Seventy-two per cent
of them are able to read and WRITE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Not Hero to Urge Policies.

II ia not the purpose of tho visitors to
orfer gratuitous advice on this point,
nv in any other matters. 1t was stated.
Though the delegation includes at least
ona of the United Kingdoms most emf
nent experts in all the big questions of
tha war, including military conduct.
food. shipping. finance and munitions,
and these experts naturally have pro-
nounced views upon the way in which
the United States might aid in these
NOT come to urge any policies upon the
United States government
This attitude was stressed by Geoffrey
Rutler of the foreign affairs office.
official spokesman for the ENJOYS, whom
ha received a delegation of nearly two
score newspaper men this morning,
He explained that the mission Of Mr..
Ralfour was twofold. first that of a
compliment to the American people, to
he Maid through extending respects to
the head of this government, and sec
ond. to offer any information which NAV
be of aid in helping this government in
the present crisis.
Emphasis was laid on the point that
boxes full OF facts" but that IL Is
recognized that these may or may not
be Of aid to this government. since its
problems are SO vastly different than
those OF Great Britain or other allied
powers at tho outset Of the struggle,
''Our mission 10 genuinely and sin-
oerely one OF compliment ana one OF
service" Mr.. Butler explained. IF va
can be Of aid In pointing out the mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

YOTWITHSTANDIN the constant
increase in the cost of the materials
used in the construction of our cars
and bodies, ever since the breaking out of the
European war we have steadfastly refrained
from increasing our selling prices; in fact, in
March, 1915, we reduced the list price of our
chassis from $3.50 to $3.50.
The European war has lasted beyond all
expectations, and with each succeeding month
prices have gone higher. The demand for
raw materials has grown beyond normal
bounds, stimulated first by the needs of the
Allied Powers and now vastly augmented by
the military demands of our own country. s
There is marked shortage of materials
at rapidly increasing prices
If this condition continues we will find It
absolutely necessary to increase, without fur
Their notice, the prices of Our chassis, bodies
and parts.
THE AUTOCAR COMPANY -
ARDMORE, PA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
French in Artillery Duels.

PARIS. April %. noon.-Heavy artil-
lery fighting continues along the front
of the French offensive. the war office
announces East of Craonne the Ger
mans after fierce bombardment.
grouped attachments for an attack.
French guns replied effectively and
prevented the attack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

Dental Congress in Santiago Oct. /.
SANTIAGO, Chile, April 2a.-The
Pan-American dental congress. which
all North and South American coun-
tries, will meet in Santiago October /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

statement continues. 'the artillery fire
increased in violence from the AFTER
noon onward. The Germans set fire to
eleven enemy balloons and brought
down eleven airplanes on the western
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

Sergt. William H. Hill of Company NJ,
4th Maryland Regiment. was killed by
a train while helping to guard a rail-
road tunnel at Bloomington, Garrett
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
To Meet o. S. Naval Officers.

Secretary Daniels today invited Sir
Dudley de Clair. Fleet Paymaster Cen
eral Lawford and the other British
naval officers as honor guests at din
ner tomorrow evening to meet Amer
lean naval officers.
There will be about forty guests at the
White House dinner this evening in honor
of the British visitors Men only will
attend. Meanwhile, a staff of secretaries
was at work in the British embassy
offices mapping out program. by which
the conference probably will divide into
sections much after the manner of the
conferences abroad.
All the attaches of the commission have
not yet reached Washington. Some are
expected to land in the United States
from a passenger ship today or tomor-
row. Meanwhile, the French commission
Is expected. but it was said today there
were no plans for joint conferences at
this stage, although undoubtedly there
would be some later on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
CHALLENGES STATEMENT
Of DEALERS ATTORNEY
Health Officer Woodward Asks Proof
as to Infant Mortality Here and
in Baltimore From Milk Traffic.

A challenge to the attorney for a GER
tain group of milk dealers. who desire
to distribute milk from unlicensed. I'M
practice, which Is tolerated in Balti-
more, is not responsible for the high
death obtaining among infants in that
city as compared with Washington.
was issued today by District Health
officer Woodward.
Referring to an alleged statement by
the attorney. whose name is not men
toned. to the effect that under the
Baltimore practice milk sells for cents
gallon less in that city than IN WASH
ington, DR.. Woodward said that he be-
lieved the people Of Washington would
prefer to save their babies even IL they
have to pay cents a gallon more for
milk.
There is no index to the quality OF
milk supplied to q community quite 50
sensitive as the number of deaths from
diasTheai diseases in infancy. the milk
feeding period" he said. Other. things
low infant death rate, and q poor milk
supply means the unnecessary deaths OF
many babies"
Comparison Of Cities Mortality.
Comparing the Baltimore and Washing.
ton infant death rates, DIR. Woodward
stated that in the former city during the
months of June. July. August. and Sep
TENDER Of last year. for every 1000 births
Of white infants reported. the reported
deaths numbered 122. In Washington
for every 1000 reported. deaths mum.
bered ss. -. :.
The Baltimore rate among colored in
fants during the Same period was 256
and tho Washington rate 22a.
Possibly the attorney for that grouu
Of milk dealers who desire to distribute
milk from unlicensed. uninspected farms,
character, can give some explanation
for the greater infant mortality in Bal
timore compared with Washington,
other than in the cheapness of the milk
supply Of Baltimore. If SO. I hope they
will enlighten the community on the
subject" stated DR.. Woodward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

takes England made. we shall be glad.
We shall present the facts about these
mistakes, and your government, VI
course, must be the judge of whether
the cost Of these mistakes was 'oo
heavy for you to experiment Win. 80
1t was learned today that there IS Ut
tie expectation on the part OF Mr. Bal,
four that the commission members WIN
be able to get down to the actuai ousl
ness of the coEfere noes today or IomoI-
ington will be taken up largely with pay
ing calls of official courtesy.
Waiting for French ENJOYS.
1t also Is desired not to make too
much Roadway in the conferences be-
fore the arrival here OF the French
commission, details of the whereabouts
of which are being kept secret in the
same manner as were the details OF the
journey to this country of the British
comm ssion-
Russia is not expected to have part
in the conference, not because the Eng
fish and French officials are not anx-
ious to have that government repre-
scented. but because of the difficulty OF
getting here.
A part of the program of the British
delegation after tomorrow will be in
conferences with the corps Of news
paper men in Washington. to be ar
ranged by Mr.. Butler 1t is expected
that the correspondents will be afford
ed an opportunity of meeting Mr.. Bal
four in a day or two and after that
other members of the delegation.
Mr.. Butler, who will act as spokes-
man for the delegation, already has
come in contact with American news
paper men In London, where he saw
the correspondents ON behalf OF Lord
Robert Cecil, minister of blockade. and
Lord Newton. Mr.. Butler was in this
country as lecturer at the University
of Pennsylvania in 1913 and 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
May Address the Senate.

At the Capitol Mr.. Baifour remained
with the Vice President only about ten
minutes. The Vice President later ex-
planned that the call was a formal one,
and that the British statesman might
return later and address the Senate.
Justices of the Supreme Court waited
until a few minutes of noon in the Vice
Presidents room at his invitation to
meet Mr.. Balfour. but he reached the
Capitol too late. and it was necessary
for them to go to the courtroom before
he arrived.
While Mr.. Balfour and the President
were together the British army and
navy officers concluded their visits at
the War and Navy departments and
returned TO their stopping places.
The conferences are not expected to
be prolonged, and it was said today
that after the principal subjects had
been gone over it was probable that
Mr.. Balfour and some other members
of the mission might return to Eng
land, leaving details to be worked out
by SubordinateS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Shipping and Food Problems
to Be Emphasized by British
Envoys in Conference Here

The shipping problem. and its corol-
larry. the food problem. offer two of the
opportunities for the United States to
be of greatest service to the allies. in
the opinion Of members Of the dele
cation of distinguished British ofhcials
in washington for a war conference. 1t
was learned from an authoritative
source today.
Emphasis will be placed. 1t is under
stood on the fact that the food prob
lem is no longer a French food prob
lem. or an English food problem. but
that the food problem of the. allies,
like the military problem, has become
one and the same thing.
relating their military program. 1t was
pointed out, the question of food also
came in for consideration as one which
operation, and this latter action has not
been generally discussed in the United
states. The fact that high government
oficials here were .lware Of 1t. how
ever. is indicated by the early activi-
ties in the organization Of the shipping
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
MINISTER BALFOUR
PAYS HIS RESPECTS
TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Continued from First Page.)

manned in the corridor. outside the
blue room. while the historic confer
ence was taking place.
Assistant Secretary Phillips and MT
Gibson accompanied MIR. Balfour to the
Capitol in a motor car AS the party
was leaving the White House grounds
a wild west show parade was passing
with a steam calliope screening God
Save the King and The Marseillaise.
Somebody in the crowd proposed three
cheers for Mr.. Balfour and the crowd
roared response willingly, while the
British minister smiled and bowed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
ASKS MERCHANTS TO STOP
ACCEPTING LIBERTY BONDS
MrAdoo Tells How Practice Dixcour-
ages Thrift and Works Hardship
on Government.
~ Associated Press

WASHINGTON. December 2S.-Mer-
chants who have been Offering TO take
Liberty bonds at par or at d premium
'or merchandise were appealed 10 by
Secretary McAdoo tonight TO stop the
practice
While have no doubt tina, these
merchants are acluated by patriot.
motives. the secretary said. II am
sure that they have failed to consider
the effect which the acceptance Of
their offers would have OH the si,ua
ton We arc making the strongest
'H"'l l" nave these government bonds
purchased for permanent investmen,
u! inc people a. large. TO be paid for
o"i OF the past or future savings Of
'hose who buy them. Purchases thus
inAue not only result in providing
FUNDS Tor the uses Of the government
OUT they also effect a conservation ~
labor and material
When the bonds are EXCHANGED f,-
merchandise. it defeats the primary oh.
J.'t OF their sale. it discourases thrif,
anu increases expenditures. thus do
P'NinN the government of labor and
material needed for war purposes In
Aooi'i"h to this. such bonds when taken
IN exchange for merchandise mus in
most cases be Immediately sold in ~.
opeh market This naturally tends To-
ocnress the market price of tho ,seu.
anu MAKES IL less easy Ia sell fu,ur.
'""ues AT IN" same rate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
SO CT T. T Y

MISS Catherine Leo Miller has return
cu to New York to resume her studies.
after spending Christmas with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. y. Miller. at
csthampton. A number OF. attractive
New Year parties have boon planned
10Y Miss Miller on her return to Now
York
Attractive Holiday Dance.
Including among the invited guests
many OF the college boys ana girls re-
turned 10 their homes for the Christ
mas holidays and several out Of town
visitors. the dance given by Miss Mary
k''ruce boss on Thursday evening at her
nome in Gintcr Park was one OF the
most attractive affairs Of the holiday
season.
There were more than twenty-five
couples present numbering boys and
Siris from most OF the colleges in the
state Color was lent to the whole
scene by tho presence OF many uni
forms worn by students OF V. r. I. and
army officers stationed at Camp Lee.
Dancing continued from 0 until
o'clock, and during the intcrm!ssion a
buffet supper was served. The house
wan attractivcly decorated in Christ
mas eversrccns of holly and running
cedar.
At V. N. I. Dances.
An attractive group OF girls from the
Younger set in Richmond society left
Yesterday to attend the Christmas hops
At the Virginia Military Institute this
week and among them were Misses
lean Reynolds. Jane Strudwick and
Elzabcth Taylor. Douglas Chclf. Viz
Einia Stewart Jones, Hattie Wilson and
Margaret Addison
There are two dances and the dansant
given at V. NJ. ]. for the visitors dur
ing Christmas each year. and many
novel features have been arranged for
tho guests. The GIRLS from this city
VIII return 10 Richmond Monday.
Marriage Announced.
Dr. and Mrs. J. +. Tar;er OF Wythe-
vile. announce the marriage OF their
daughter. jamie. 10 Carl l.. Dillon OF
Greensboro. y. g. The ceremony took
place on December -.
Observation-Disclosures
Mr.. and Mrs W. Fred Richa rdson. Of
Gintcr Park. announce the marriage Of
their daughter. EvSiyn Christian TO
Sergeant Morgan W. Strother. The cerc
mony took place very quietly Wedncs
/ day at noon. only the Immediate fam.-
lies being present.
Sergeant Sirother has been attached
TO the Seventh Company. G. A. y. q.
stationed at Fortress Monroe. but will
leave January for the next officers
training camp at Camp Lee.
.SterlinE-Arneu.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. g Arnett. OF Mineral.
announce the marriage Of their dauEh
tier. Margaret Marion. to Theodore
Sterling. Jr.. Of Cape Charles, on We'd
nesday. December &c.
aulct Wedding.
|, The marriage OF Miss Bcrnice Hen
ming webb and Ernest Charles Nichols.
Iboth Of Powhatan County. was quietly
celebrated at IL o'clock Thursday. at
the home Of Rev. John 4. Barker. 1900
icmn!es Avenue. Woodland Heights Inn
nediately after the ceremony the bride
and groom left for a visit in Chester
county. Pa. and viii be at home in
3rowhatan, after January !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
IN AND OUT OF row

Miss Cornelia Taylor is spend n z
Rome time with her brother w. Il. Tay-
!or. in winston salem. y. G.
Mrs. Robert Edward Wright. OF Port
land, Maine, Is on visit 70 her mother
Mrs. X. y. Grymes, a; IVES, Frank
lin Street.
Mr. and Mrs. John Duer OF Baltimore,
WHO attended the Gordon we'd
ding here. have rctuyned TO Baltimore
Miss Mary Carter Anderson returned
yesterday from a visit to Hanover
County.
Miss Helene Lace. Of Pelham, Manor.
\. Y, who has been visiting in Nor
aolk, IS nov the CUES; OF Miss Maria
Adkins on Park Avenue.
:, Mrs. Joseph Kelly Hull is the guest
OF relatives for the holiday season.
James J Redmond. Jr.. of the TWEEN
ty-third L. 5. Engineers. Camp Meade.
spending the holidays with his parents
Charles l.. Redd. .. Danvi!lc. is
spending the holidays with his nephew.
Howard Redd, in Rarto Heights.
Ryland Hamlet. junior instructor at
shc Naval Training Station a, New
port. Rhode Island. is spending the
Christmas holidays w:;h his parents
at 1905 West Grace Street.
Mrs. Philip sydney Brown. OF New
tives here.
Edward Green. of Roanoke. has been
spending scvera! days in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
THE BOY SCOUTS
In Richmond and Virginia

Continuing their drive on Kaiser Bill.
the Scouts went over the top last night
at the various theaters. These boys
are selling thrift stamps. and arc talk
Ing the lead in the United States in
placing these small savings cards before
the public. The khak!-clad youngsters
arc backing their big brothers at the
front. Without this support they will
fail, and without your support both
will fail. The Scouts arc doing their
part. Are you?
The boys addressing the audiences
arc Thomas Pincltncy, OF Troop No =:
James Underwood. of Troop No. 3; Paul
Cohen, of Troop No. "a. and Samuel SOL
ONION. Of Troop No. 81. The Scouts
at the Academy. Odeon and Rex Thea
tiers were in charge of Scout Master
IL. w. Hall. Those at the Rijou. AL
bion and Theato were under Scout Mas
ter T. Howell. At the Lyric, Victor and
Isis they were in charge OF Scout Mas
ter G. r. Pearson, while those at the
Rluebird and Colonial were in charge OF
Scout Master J. e. Walford. Other
Scout masters and assistants helping
were Messrs. Pcrduc. Hall. Hutzler
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
MEN GROW IN WEIGHT
Show Results OF Governments Scien-
tlhc study of Diet and
ltatlonIn..
Thy Associated PressI


MINNEAPOLIS, December %. - Men
In army camps have gained from five
to ten pounds each since they entered
military service because OF the govern
ments scientific study OF diet and ra-
tioninE. Major John II. Murlin. head OF
the food division Of the surEcon-gen-
erals Office at Washington. told the
annual meeting to-day of the Fedora
ton Of American Societies for EXper-
mental Biology.
The gain is q resh gain. and not fat"
h. said. and is due 10 the United
States soldiers receiving the best-ra-
toned and most generous allowance Of
any army in the world"
Or. William Moore, Of the University
Of Minnesota. announced that a new
powder has been discovered which e1-
terminates vermin from clothing. one
OF the difficult problems medical men
have had to contend with during the
war.
pr. T.. c. Roscnow. Rochester. Mimi.
told OF new serum for treatment of
infantile paralysis. which, he said had
given instant relief in tLirty-scvcn OF
the forty cases treated at Davenport
Iowa. during recent epidemic there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

least a fixed national policy to deter
mine the value of railroads and to
enable harmonious cooperation, look :
Ing TO adequate service and uniform
rates.
Mr.. Prouty said that tho valuation OF
the railroads OF the country now be-
ing made would cost no moro than
Sto,ooo.oo0. Of which the Govcrnmcnt's
share would be about S20,0Oe.0lo
Professor John Bauer. OF Princeton
Universit:. said tho cost would approxi-
mato s15.o0o.oo0. and questioned tho
wisdom OF spending so much money
for the proposed valuation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
PROMPT HELP FROM ALLIES
IS BIG NEED OF RUSSIA
Expects Soon TO Return to Prose-
cute Proposed Work OF Rcorgan-
izing Rail Communications.
NOT ON Ills WAY TO AMERICA
Declares in Any Future Attempts at
Stable Government MaNimalists
Must Be Considered and Handled
Rightly-Plcnty OF Food.

TOKYO. Thursday, December ~
John T.. Stevens. chief railway COM
missioner to Russia. arrived at Ma
gaeaki on December 10 from Nladivo-
stok. He has taken all the accom-
modations of an entire hotel in Ma
Gasaki for the go members OF his
staff.
In statement 10 the Associated
Press, Mr.. stevens says he fully cx
poets soon TO return to Russia to
prosecute tho proposed work Of as
sistinE in the REORGANIZATION of Rus
sian rail communications. lie denied
the report that he was returning to
America.
Mr.. Stevens said speaking OF the
situation in Russja:
The demand on America by tho
European war front IS important. but
the Russian situation is trebly i'm
portant. as il involves tho return Of
l.50o. 900 German and Austrian erec-
tivcs and gives unlimited possibilities
TO the German organization Of Russia :
resources and man power. Ncverthc-
loss. I believe tho better Judgment Of
the mass OF the people will be as
serted. and Germany VIII not succeed
in forcing separate peace. Such a
peace cannot be concluded If the allies
promptly give thor help and suS.es-
lions.
q
much stronger than generally credited
In any future reorganization or at
tempts ct stable government the
MaSimalist. must be considered and
handled rightly.
Food is plentiful but il is not being
distributed. The peasants are holding
4 three years stock %; wheat ond other
staples. but refuse TO sell because the
rublc has greatly Deprecated in value
OF Is regarded with suspicion.
The government evidently IS ,n-
able TO commanded food. and a fam
Inc threatens. for which the peasants
largely are responsible. There also is
coal famine. and tho production IS,
only onc-third normal because the
miners are refusing to work
Siberia is not 20 much disturbed
as Russia. and it Is the peoples desire
/" support any government apnearin.
TO be stable. The uncertainty In Rus
STA rests in the vast preponderance OF
tho la6.ooo.ooo persons in the peasan,
class. II Germany is allowed 70
finance and advise them the situation is
lost" -
MIR. Stevens said that everywhere lie
found the people we'll disposed toward
america and that American infIucpc.
Is strong.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
Few Changes in Market
Practically No Fresh Eggs on
Hand---Turkcys Scarce
and High.

But few changes are TO be noted on
the retail market after the holiday
rush. As is usual Immediately after
Christmas there arc practically no fresh
country eggs on the market. The few
that do find their way 10 the retail
stands are quickly cobb! up a; fancy
prices by those who will! insist upon
tabooinC the storage osE. Turkeys are
yet scarce and high Rabbits have be-
come plentiful and arc going at much
reduced prices say, - TO 50 cents for
the choicest. Pork products have been
li;tle scarce since Christmas Day. but
the meat men look for ample supplies
in day or Two. The cold spell and
freight congestion have caused a cur
taiim"nt IN the fruit supplies that come
from the Ia South. md the same may
be said OF Florida and South Georgia
vegetables. However. there has been
no new marking UP of prices as yet
The quotations below will rule to-