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Evening star., 1917-03-16

Big Military Figure of Hour.
Grand Duke Nicholas. idol of the Rus
sian army and ranked as Russia's mas
ter strategist. looms up as the big mill
tary figure of the hour in the empire
which has just witnessed a successful
and a.,.ost bloodless revolution.
The REIMBURSEMENT of the throne by
Nicholas II automatically deprived
him Of his rank as commandments
OF the Russian armies. The heir to
the throne IL an infant. and Grand
Duke Michael. named as regent. while
q soldier of repute. Is not of command
ing military experience.
Thus the nation. the Petrograd dis
patches indicate, is turning to its most
tried and trusted military leader. Grand
Duke Nicholas Is reported to have ar
rived at the capital. and the probability
is pointed to that he will take COM
mand Of the troops.
Revolution Complete Success.
OF the complete success of the revo-
lutionary movement. in which the lead
was taken by the duma. there seems no
doubt.
While there have been few advices
received as to the attitude of the army
Evening star., 1917-03-16

at the front. such news as haB been
received indicates that the military,
with the exception Of reactionaries
among the officers. together with all
the popular forces of the empire, is
backing the new government.
The civil forces Of the nation are CO.
operating with the government most
heartily in restoring normality in the
life of the empire.
Cooperating in Government.
The duma. which Is the chief factor
in shaping the course Of the new re-
gime. ano the zemstvo council are re-
ported cooperating successfully in
Strengthening out the various tangles
which have resulted from the moment
Gus change in government control
The food problem is being attacked
and the people themselves seem to be
exercising their own authority to re-
press any elements of the population
that might be inclined to indulge in
exceSses.
measure of general political am
nesty is reported in course of prepara-
tion by the new Russian minister of
justice. Grand Duke Nicholas Is said
to have indorsed this move as one nee
essary to save the empire and bring
the war to a successful conclusion.
Evening star., 1917-03-16
MAY BE GERMAN AGENT.
Secret Service Men Investigate Dis.
i aupearance Of u. S. Soldier.

Ell PAsO. Tex. March 16-A nom
commissioned officer of tho United
States Quartermaster Corps disappeared
from here March Z. and secret service
agents are today making an investfea-
ton of any possible connection he may
have had with the German govern
ment, Although enlisted under an
American name he was said to have
had the appearance Of a German.
speaking English with German ac-
cent. His uniform was left behind. but
every letter. paper and document in
his possession was destroyed. Officers
saw they believe he fed to Mexico.
The Investigation Of the case Of
Alexander Frushters, q non-commts-
sioned officer Of the 18th United States
Cavalry. was continued today while he
was held in tho Fort Bliss guardhouse.
A number OF additional papers and
documents in code were said to have
been found in his effects. 4
Evening star., 1917-03-16

Ey the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, March Il. via. London,
March 1G. 2:10 p.m.-"The problems
which We are going to solve CONSIST OF
the re-establishment in Russia OF
power capable OF giving the people
final victory over the enemy saio
Prof Paul Milukof. the new foreigh
minister and one Of the most prominent
liberal leaders of Russia. in 4 state
ment today to the Associated Press
"The great crime of the late govern
ment consisted of throwing the couh-
try into complete DISCRIMINATION ana
subiectine 1t to the hardest triaIs.
This state of affairs might even nav
had dangerous effects on 'he issGe ~
the war The increase or popular Us
content was the cause OF the turn
which events have taken. Inc anSei
of the people was such that the rus
sian revolution was almost the shoi'
est and most bloodiess III history.
Old Government Isolated.
"rbe late government was completely
isolated. which confirms the fact that
no one had confidence in it. The great
events of the last few days make IL
possible for the people to gain fresh
confidence. These events will increase
popular enthusiasm and multiply the
national forces. giving them at last
power to win the war.
"The new government considers II IN
disDensable that the abdication OF the
emperor be confirmed and the regency
temporarily intrusted to Grand DUKE
Michael Alexandrovitch. Such IS our
ACCESSION, We consider 1t Impossible 10
alter IT.
According to the latest news the en-
neror is at Pskov C62 miles southwest
Of Petrograd). Contrary to certain
rumors his majesty has not been arrest
ed. The empress remains at TsarsKoe-
SeIo where she is in perfect safety.
Liberals at the Helm.
The old regime OF conservatives has
been supplanted by government OF
liberals N. Kerenski. the new minister
of Justice, is a socialist. He accepted
the portfolio on the stipulation that
there should be absolute freedom OF
. speech and of the press and full politi-
cal amnesty.
The cabinet has been chosen ex-
clusively from present and past men,
bers of the duma. 1t was named by
the executive committee of the duma,
In conjunction with other deputies and
/ representatives of the workingmen and
Evening star., 1917-03-16
Commission Not to Act Now.

The car service commission of the
American Railway Association, which
was organized to handle the car short
age situation. decided at meeting to-
day that the commission would take no
action relating to declaring embarKoes
on account of the impending strike on
the steam roads.
Tn view of the fact that the railroads
seem to be acting on their own initia-
tive, the commission has decided to as
sumo an attitude of hands-on on this
particular phase Of the situation.
Evening star., 1917-03-16
Says President Has Power
to Prevent the Paralysis
of Interstate Commerce

That the President has wide powers
under the Constitution to protect and
keep open the lines Of interstate COM
merce, and that he should and would make
use of such powers in the event Of a
threatened paralysis of interstate COM
r,erce. was the opinion expressed by Sem
ator Newlands of Nevada, chairman of the
senate committee on interstate commerce
Senator Newlands said that in his opin-
ion the powers Of the President along
this line were so wide that they might
we'll include the operation Of railroads by
sYecutiye order II all other means of
nsintaining interstate commerce failed.
I'VE can do nothing at the Capitol in
railroad men, said Senator Newlands.
Congress is not ig session H and andy viii not
meet until Aps apr Ieesa+,"n asIsd h., hahe I've
President which would have permitted
the government to act effectively in the
nreaent crisis. But nothing was done and
the opportunity was lost.
Evening star., 1917-03-16

and between pro and anti German
have kept the empire in a continual
seething. Only the meagerest re-
ports have been allowed to escape the
dependent for much of its Russian
news on German sources, which, nat
urally. have Interpreted events to their
own advantage.
Evening star., 1917-03-16
Has Faith in Brotherhoods.

ST believe that the men Of the rail-
road brotherhoods will not undertake to
do anything that would injure the coun-
wv in the event Of international trouble,
am glad to see that the strike plan has
he.n modified 30 as not to be a general
.trike throughout the country. but take
nm one section after another"
senator Newlands Is chairman Of the
ioint committee Of Congress created by
Snecial act to Investigate all questions
pertaining to interstate and foreign trans
Continued on Second Pags)
Evening star., 1917-03-16
With Grand Dukes Michael as Regent and
Nicholas in Command, War to Be
Pushed With Greater Vigor.
OVERTHROW OF MINISTRY ACHIEVED
BY ALMOST BLOODLESS REVOLUTION
All Classes Joined Revolt and Troops Refused to Fire People
New Cabinet Formed by Members Of Duma and Is
Given General Support.

LONDON, March 16, o7 pm.-Andrew Bonar Law.
chancellor of the exchequer, told the house of commons
today that telegram received from Petrograd said the
whereabouts of Emperor Nicholas unknown. He
received the following telegram from the British embassy
in Petrograd
what was stated in my previous telegram does ap-
pear quite The emperors abdication and
the appointment of Grand Duke Michael regent have
yet taken effect although decided upon by the
tive committee"
Evening star., 1917-03-16
IN RUSSIA MEANS
WAR VICTORY, SAYS MILUKOFF

soldiers. which held an all-night ses-
sion
We shall not change these de-
or fall We can accept nothing less )"
Enjoy Public Confidence.
The new cabinet contains men y,o
led in the struggle against the old
government and enjoyed full confidence
OF the country. Prof. MilukofY and NJ.
Shingaroff. the new minister of agri-
culture. have become especially promi-
nent as champions of the rights of the
people.
IL is due to Prof. Milukoff that reyela-
tions regarding the political intrigue and
corruption of the old reactionary govern
ment We're brought before the public
While the duma and the workinenen,s
committee agreed upon the cabinet tba,,
stiii remained somewhat at odds regardinr
ihe form the new government shall as
suine- me workingmens deputies wished
10 leave this question undecided until aYter
the holding of a constitutional assemhlv
which will be charged with reyisin,, the
present constitution. desiring to cali fbis
assembly without delay. The duma group.
fearing dangers TO the country ;' ~
absence of Il definite government sngsast1
ed addiction of the emperor and tbo re
gency of Grand Duke Michael. This will
pe tne temporary Arrangement nepdinu
the decision of the constitutional as,
sembly. o'
Members of the Cabinet.
The members of tho new nation,,
cabinet are announced as follows:
Premier, president of the council and
minister of the interior - Prince
Georges E. Lvoff.
Foreign Ininister-Prof PauI N H,,,-
koff.
Minister of public Observation-Disclosures
Manuiloff of Moscow University
Minister of war and navy ad tn+ar,,,
"A. j. Guchkoff. formerly president Of
the duma.
Minister of agriculture. NJ Iobtn-
gareff, deputy from Petrograd.
Minister of finance NJ Terescbtanto
! deputy from Kiev.
Minister of justice. Deputy Kerenski
| of Saratoff.
| Minister of communications. N "
| Nekrasoff. vice president of the duma
! Controller Of state. M. Godneff, deputy
! from Kazan.
Minister of trade and commerce. A. L
KonovaloH.
Procurator general Of the holy synod
| NJ. Lvoff.
| Prince Lvoff, the new premier, Is
president of the central committee OF
! all Russian zemstvo NlnionA
Evening star., 1917-03-16
CARS DOWNFALL
BLOW TO TEUT0NS
Ends German Hope of Making
a Separate Peace With
Russia.
MEANS VIGOR IN WARFARE

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. March 16-The Russian
revolution is commented upon editori-
ally here with enthusiasm, mainly as
a great triumph for the entente and a
The press describes 1t as the death of
German hopes and a more crushing and
more far-reaching blow than Germany
has yet received.
The liberal papers also welcome 1t
as triumph of democracy. presaging
great influence on the cause of liberty
throughout the world.
Pity for Deposed Gear.
There is a note Of anxiety in some of
the comments that troublesome devel-
opments may occur. but this note is
not emphasized. Pity and sympathy
the worst said is that he lacks intel
lectual and moral strength. Tributes
are paid to his generous and lovable
disposition and his ardent desire to
serve his people, while his abdication
is described as an act of unselflsh
patriotism which, it is hoped. has
saved MS country from civil war and
Petrograd from anarchy.
The news that Great Russia" had
Joined the democracies of the world,
and that one of the three great abso-
lutist rulers of the world had resigned
his throne in accordance with the de-
mands of his people, was received here
with unmiXed JOY. There has been no
illusion here about Russia. Particular
ly in the last year it has been well un-
derstood that the situation there has
la..,l anrAIE. he,
People for the War.
The people and the army are all for
the war and against Germany" has
been the word which came from Rus
sia from all channels repeatedly. That
the court has been enshrouded in a.
pro-German atmosphere, and that the
emperor was weak man under the
thumb of his wife and also under the
of several members of the
some of whom were in
fluenced only by the tradition Of the old
and others Of whom were
informed by and in the pay of German
diplomats. also had been reported.
The men now in control of the des-
TIMES OF the great empire Of eastern
Europe are Russians who are anti
German and pro-Russian to the core SO
the Russian developments are regarded
mere as wholly TO the beneht Of the en-
tente powers In the war.
Best Type Of Revolution.
BOULDER. Col. March 16 - Count
Ilya Tolstoi. son of the noted Russian
novelist. who is here today on a tour
of the United States. said he believed
the result of the overthrow Of the Rus
sian government and the abdication of
Emperor Nicholas would be a more
vigorous prosecution of the war, more
liberal government for the people, and
an end to fears England once had that
Russia might conclude separate
peace.
This is very bad for Germany" said
the count. 1T ends her last hope. that
Of separate peace with Russia"
This is the best type of revolution
for 1t is carried out by both upper
ella ssAs and common peonle In rasnnna.
Evening star., 1917-03-16

Nicholas Russia has abdated has consented
abdate Grand Duke Michael Aexandrov his younger
brother has been selected regent
The ministry charged and
swept of office The minister's
president of the imperial council, under
NEW CABINET CLOSE TO PEOPLE
national cabinet announced as presi-
dent of council PREMIER the other offices
who close to the Russian people.
The council OF nobility already has held special meetings
provinces Endorsed the revolutionary government
That the revolution prosecution of
and death blow Germany of separate
Russia is universally accepted fact
Evening star., 1917-03-16
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow. prob
ably rain; little change in tempera-
ture.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending p.m.: Highest, SIS. at 2:40 pm.
yesterday; lowest. 33. at am. today.
Full report on page IL.
Evening star., 1917-03-16

Continued on Second Page.)
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-08-06
Two Plain Statements

1t is plain enough how We were
forced into the war. The extraordi-
nary insults and aggressions of the
Imperial German Government left
US no self-respecting choice but to
take up arms in defense OF our
rights as a free people and of our
honour as sovereign government.
The military masters OF Germany
denied us the right to be neutral.
They filled our unsuspecting COM
munities with vicious spies and con-
spirators and sought to corrupt the
opinion of our people in their own
behalf.
Much as We had desired peace. 1t
was denied us, and not Of our own
choice. This flag under which We
serve would have been dishonoured
had we withheld our hand. Wood
row Wilson, President of the United
States.
In all demOcracies there is one
serious defect, and that Is the diff
Guilty of arousing the people prompt
ly in cases of emergency to the dan
gers of the situation. The chief dan
ger confronting us today is the fact
that in this great Republic OF 1OO,-
00G, 900 population it may be difh-
cult to get the people aroused quick
ly enough to enable them to strike
the initial blows effectively enough
to end this war as quickly as 1t
| ought to be ended and as 1t can be
ended if the right sort of organiza-
tion can be effected. ."-William G.
McAdoo, Secretary Of the Treasury.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-08-06
Balance In State Treasury

According to the monthly state
ment of State Treasurer John NJ.
Dennis, the balance on hand on Au-
gust l was S962.170.37, so that fol
the remainder OF the year the State
should be on easy street. The mo-
ney was deposited in total OF 92
banks scattered throughout the
State from Garrett county to Wor-
cester, no one bank having a very
large amount on that date. In fact,
the largest balance was held by the
Western National Bank Of Balti-
more, the sum being $74,319. The
next largest balance was held by the
First National Bank OF Snow Hill,
Worcester county, which had $39,
S75.
Other banks holding more than
$4,000 were: Merchants-Mechan
ics', First National, Baltimore: Citi-
zens' National, Frederick: Eastern
Shore Trust Company, Cambridge,
Equitable Trust Company, Balti-
more; Farmers and Merchants Ma
tional, Frederick; Farmers Nation
al, Annapolis; Fidelity Trust. Balti-
more; Peoples Loan, Savings and
Deposit Bank, Cambridge. and West
minister Deposit and Trust Co.
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We Who Wait

Tatters lay prone al my leet last
night,
His shaggy head on his forepaws
resting,
His body still but an anxious light
Plain in his eyes. That We're roN-
ing. Questing
Mournful brown eyes that We're wont
to dance,
Now asking dumbly. Where is
my master?"
| could but whisper. Somewhere in
France"
Fighting the tears that came fast.
and faster.
Donald would never like that, 'Tis
clear
We must be braver and We are
trying.
If he comes back, ton. the gripping
fear,)
Tatters won't tell that he saw me
crying.
We were so proud of him when he
went,
Splendid and strong, with his dear
eyes glowing.
Tatters and | on the curbstOne spent
WeariSome hours, to speed his go
ing.
What would a sight of him now be
worth
Tothe two sad hearts he left be
hind him.
Tatters and | would go round the
earth,
Though we walked on bleeding
feet. to find him.
We can do nothing but pray and
dream,
Not that one dog-or one sweet
heart-matterS,
Yet | petition the All-Supreme,
Please bring him safely to me
and Tatters.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-08-06
COMFORT IN THE HOME.
A Mans Notion Of How the Rooms and
Things Should Look.

Things should LOOK.
A young newly married man com
planned recently that he almost dread
ed taking ID friend home to dinner be-
cause his wife. every time she expected
company, imagined it was necessary to
scrub the house from garret to cellar
and polish every bit Of silver on the
side6oard.
1t made him uncomfortable all day
long to think OF his wife giving herself
this wholly unnecessary trouble.
"Of course. a man likes TO see hts
home looking nice when he takes an
old chum into it-and of course the
chum does too" he said. But I'd be
far happier if could convince my wife
that a house can look tidy even II 1t
hasn't been gone over that very day.
Il like the books to look little dig
orderly. You get the feeling that
they're being read all the time, ana
that's what books are for. And l like
the music on the piano to be tr1ne
disarranged. 1t looks as if We really
sang the songs, and il gives a room
that cozy home feeling that Fellow
loves. What if the curtains aren't just
even in every window: Things ought
to look as if they were touched and
were used and enjoyed. If the sofa
cushions are dented you know some
one has leaned against them. Isn't that
what they're for: But if they stare at
you in a prim row you're Il brave man
II you dare TO put your back against
them-much less your tired head.
And when a fellow comes home at
night he usually has q tired head!'-
Irish World.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-08-06

man bullets fired from German guns.
Every Filipino insurrecto hldihs III /
ambush to get one of our men car
ried a German weapon thal h'' "'''
>mugeIed to him.
We had right to sell our pro
ducts 10 Great Britain ana rance.
And now. thank goodness, we can
say openly what we have felt al th'
time that il was our duty TO SupplE
them.
With half of the world on fire, a
GOOD many dark places are belhs IL
Eliminated. This ware has vindlcal-
cd British policies and crowned
France with a glory that never can
perish.
GERMANY With all of her clever
ness. forest ghtedness and prepareu-
! ness for any contingency has persls-
/ tently blundered in her guessing d"
to other nations. Germany played
every other country IN the "orlo lol
either d fool or coward France
could not long resist because hef al
NV was disorganiZed ana her peopie
lacked heroic fiber. Belgium "oulu
Weld if it saw an inVlnclble army
crossing the frontier. Great brltalh
dared nor come in If she did. Ire
!
rise there would be civil war IN In
dia the Beers would fight for Ger
) many. and Canada might be selzed
nv the United States Russia was TO
he bambooZled and corrupted. Inc
pauyen states were to be had for
the picking.
The qualities which enable peo-
= nIa to wage war succesSfully-te-
Inacity. obedience to SuperlorS, un-
+ faltering loyalty, the willing splrl'
n of sacrifice. the ability 20 HUSBAND
q resources and concentrate energies
4 these were not 10 be found any
h where except in Germany.
+ The disappointment OF German.
@ has been the triumph of democracy
q We find the London cockney hght
n ing alongside of the Canadian, III
New Zealander, the Arab from SOU
y dan the IriShman from Cork, Slhu
lr and Ghourkas from India, ana Doe
v Dutchmen from South Alflca. VINE
N means that Great Britain Is on III
snuare. We know that France Is o
le 1.-THE square and we have very uei
1e mite suspicion that we are trying
o. ha ON the square. There isn't re;
lie sonable doubt on the horizon.
n are lined up with the friends or n
III manity against the arch-deVlis
despotism. ,o>
of If the Lusitania had not bee
.at sunk: if our men, women. ana en-
nd dren had not been murdered; II OF
Isl flag had not been fired upon; II
;h- mad not received insOlent orders
tie our ships to the docks; II spl
or and agents had not blown up o
ok factories; if Mexico and Japan IL
nd not been urged to attack us IL He
we many had never struck US III
,sh face. even once, we Would Delons
this war just the same, anu uu
is would call us to do the very WI
the we are taking up today
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-08-06

Jugs dHu DcetleS, tISIn
view of garden protection. there are
only three-those mat eat, those
that suck, and those that keep out
of sight
The thing which can be used
against them may be simplitied in
the same way. For the eating in
sects. use d stomach poison. Arsen-
ate of lead is in general the most
satisfactory thing for this purpose.
1t forms the basis of most OF the
special combinations or trade-name
insecticides. many Of which are very
good, recommended for the different
eating insects.
For the sucking insects, arsenate
of lead is practically useless, for the
simple reason that they never swal-
low any of it. What is needed for
them is some material that will kill
them by contact. This we have in
nicotine extract, and in kerosene
emulsion. The former is the more
effective, and also more convenient
to use Either Of these can be used
in combination with arsenate of lead
sprays. but remember that in order
TO be effective they must come into
direct contact with the insect to be
effective.
In addition to the insects, there
are several diseases which frequent
ly cause trouble, such as late po-
tato blight, tomato rot, bean rust,
etc. There is no satisfactory cure
for any of these diseases once they
become established. but spraying
with Bordeaux protected parts, and
I if done in time may ward off the
trouble altogether.
As simple and effective a plan for
garden protection as can be had
therefore is to spray all crops that
are likely to be attacked with a
combination of arsenate OF lead and
Bordeaux mixture. Apply often
enough to keep new growth covered
/ every ten days or SO. To this spray
| add nicotine extract or kerosene
| emulsion whenever sucking insects
are present.
, The next article OF this series will
! tell what crops may still be plan
ted for US this fall. Any of our rea-
ders who are interested in the cul-
ture Of vegetables or flowers should
send to w. Atlee Burpee L Co., OF
Philadelphia, for their Midsummer
Garden Book, and list of booklets
and leaflets on gardening, which
/ have been prepared for general dis
tribution.