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Evening star., 1917-06-03
Gardens for Children Planned,

Harold L. McAllister. executive secre-
tary of the central garden committee,
spoke last evening on the home garden
movement before the Christ Child So
ciety, meeting at 1927 Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
In cooperation with Mrs Henry H.
Flather, chairman of the Italian COM
mittee of the society, the central COM
mttee is going to aid children in working
plot Of ground near I'd and A streets
northeast.
Evening star., 1917-06-03

A military exposition organized by a
Franco-Argentine committee was
opened at Buenos Aires Thursday. the
French minister delivering an address,
Evening star., 1917-06-03
CONVICT SEEKS RELEASE
BY ANOTHER'S CONFESSION
Leavenworth Prisoner Sees Hope in
Sequel Here to Killing of
I Colored Woman.

John T. johnson. colored. who is
serving a term in the federal peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth, Kan, has a feel
ing that the killing OF Eleanor Taylor,
night Of April 80 last will lead to his
exoneration and release from prison.
johnson was charged with having at
tempted to assault Eleanor Taylor and
was convicted against his earnest pro-
testations of innocense and against the
belief expressed by his white friends
that he was innocent.
In a letter written by the incarcer-
ated man few days ago to a former
employer. Johnson said: II feel and
know I am imposing on good nature in
asking this favor of you, but, believing
you still have confidence in my inno-
and for which am unjustly. confined, l
am going to tell you some troubles that
have recently happened and ask your
assistance. for know you can greatly
aid me-"
Refers to Confession.
johnson went on to mention clip
pings from The Star. telling of Eleanor
Taylor's murder. which he had received
from his mother. and referred to the
confession of Joseph Young Sanders,
colored. her slayer. The writer repeat
ed statements he made at the time of
his arrest concerning an alleged at
tempt made by Sanders to extort $500
tion.
johnson requested his former employ
er to urge the police department to
make an investigation with a view to
obtaining further confession from the
slayer of Eleanor Taylor. He still
maintains his innocence and says he
thinks truthful statement from San
ders will result in his being discharged
as innocent
Inspector to Investigate.
Inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of
detectives. has the letter and will make
an effort to get at the truh of the case
Such cases appeal srongly to me-
said the chief of detectives. 1T is a
sad state of affairs to have the man In
prison II he really is innocent, and
viii do the best can to get at the bot
tom of the affair.""
Detective Frederick NJ. Cornwell, who
spent much time with Sanders after his
arrest and who obtained a confession
from him. probably will interview the
prisoner In the District Jail today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
GOV. RAlSTON ADVOCATES
REFORMS FOR INDIANA
Retiring Executive Delivers His
Final Address to the State
Legislature.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. January A.
Recommending the calling--of "a nom
partisan constitutional convention and
the enactment of blue sky law to
prevent the sale of so-called watered
stocks. Gov. Samuel NJ Ralston today
addressed the SEVENTEEN session of the
state legislature. which convened this
morning. 1t was Gov. Ralston's final
message. as he will be succeeded in
office next Monday by James P. Good
rich of Winchester.
AS a means of decreasing the number
OF divorces the governor urged the
passage of law compelling women to
reside in the place of application for
a marriage license sixty days prior to
the date of such application and to
make affidavit, signed by freeholder.
guaranteeing eligibility.
The governor, in recommending a
law creating a state department of
roads on non-partisan basis. declared
that such a department would be the
means of saving much of the SIS 900, 900
expended annually for better roads in
Indiana.
Stating that banks and repositories
have greatly increased in numbers in
Indiana. Gov. Ralston recommended
that the banking section of the auditor
of states Office be made a separate de-
partment of the state government.
In closing, Gov. Ralston' called at
tention to the legislation enacted dur
ing his administration. especially the
laws for vocational education, public
utilities commission and workmen's
compensation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
INDIANA soLoNs CONVENE.
Republicans Control House, But Tie
With Democrats in Senate.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, January 4-The
Indiana state legislature convened here
today In its SEVENTEEN session. and,
after organizing. the two houses met
jointly and eard the Recommendations
Of Gov. Ralston. The republicans have
a working majority in the house., but
the senate is equally divided with
twenty-five democrats and twenty-five
republicans.
While the session is expected to deal
with the questions of statewide pro-
hibition. woman's suffrage. tax reform
and a constitutional convention, it is
predicted that there will be little, If
any. business transacted until after
Monday. when James p. Goodrich, re-
publican. will succeed Samuel NJ. Raj
ston, democrat, as governor.
The senate organized with Lieut..
Gov. w. p. O'Neill. democrat, as the
presiding officer. but ne will be sue
ceeded by Edgar D. Bush, lieutenant
governor-elect, who is a republican, on
Monday. Because of the equal division
in the senate. the fate of many of the
so-ca1led reform measures is doubtful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
URGES SOCIAL INSURANCE.


BOSTON, January Gov. Samuel w.
Mccall devoted large part Of his IN
augural address to the legislature TO-
day to a consideration Of social insur-
ance. He recommended the establish
ment of compulsory system. with
reasonable benefit during the period OF
illness.
AS a method of old age pensions the
governor expressed the opinion that an
annuity should be paid by the state ana
alities, without contribution. to
deserving citizens seventy or more
years of age who do not have children
able to support them nor an income OF
more than 5000 a year.
The governor further urged the ex1en-
sion Of military training and the STUDY
of military history in the public scnoois
and recognition of voluntary military
training associations; abolition OF capl-
tai punishment. and legislation to pre-
vent the use of habit-forming drugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
WOULD STRENGTHEN DRY Law
Governor of Maine Asks Power to
Remove Lax Oficis,s

AUGUSTA. Me. January s.-As q
means toward better enforcement of
the prohibitory law. Gov. Carl z. Mill
ken. in his inaugural address to the
legislature today recommended the
adoption of a constitutional amendment
giving the governor power to remove
a sheriff for cause. after notice and
hearing. and the enactment of statute
cor ferrins the same power in the case
of county attorneys. ~:
ut is essential" said the goyernof.
that the w-breakers should recoe-
nize positively both the power and the
determination Of some competent
authority to punish them. 1t IL necss-
sary also that every LEGAL solBcial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
6O,0OO-GALL0N GAS TANK
kept FROM EXPLODING
Local Firemen Prevent Destruction
at Rosslyn Gas Light Com
pany Plant.

A gas tank of 10000 gallons capacity.
about three-fourths filled with gas, was
prevented from exploding at noon today
when No. engine company responded
to the call of fire from the Rosslyn, Va.
Gas Light Company. situated to the
south of the Aqueduct bridge, on the
bank of Little river
Inc main building of the gas COM
pany, containing machinery. was a total
loss. The gas holder, located within a
few feet of the building. was red hot
when the firemen got there, and IL was
believed that an explosion was immi-
nent.
The water was played upon the red-hot
tank, with the result that the explosion
was prevented. Second Battalion Chief
Henry was in charge
A large tank of oil was on the other
side of the burning building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Fancy Poultry Fad Growing.

NEW YORK. January 4.-Exhibitors
at the twenty-eighth annual show of
the New York Poultry and Pigeon
Association. which has just closed here.
declare that there has been a decided
increase throughout the country in the
breeding of fancy poultry. Many men
of social and financial prominence
bought fowls in wholesale lots during
the show with the idea Of starting
breeding farms on their estates. The
record price was $3.50. paid for a pen
of Toulouse geese. The exhibitors
came from twenty-seven states and
from Canada The next annual show
of the association will open here on
December 2s, 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Picture Drama Charity" Shown.

Mrs. Linda A. Grifith's sociological
drama charity" was enthusiastically
received by representative audience
Of educators. ministers. charity workers
and those interested In child welfare
at a showing yesterday afternoon at
the Circle Theater. The picture deals
principally with the ills of the present.
day charity institutions. The plot part
ly centers around one man at the head
OF children's home, who gives the
wards of the institution poor food and
accommodations. adding to his own in
come the money saved from what is
appropriated for running the home Tho
picture Is TO be shown in local theaters
at an early date y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
governors WAR
UP IN COURT TODAY
Campbell Forces Seek to Gust
Gov. Hunt From Office
in Arizona.
BOTH WRITING MESSAGES

BY the Associated Press.
PHOENIX. Ariz., January 4.-The
struggle between Gov. Hunt and Gov
elect Campbell over the governorship
of Arizona will go before the state SUI
preme court this afternoon.
The Campbell forces ask an order
compelling Hunt to vacate the Office in
favor of Campbell pending a determi-
nation of the recount of ballots. which
will begin January Is.
Gov. Hunt today remained in pos
session of the executive chambers. Both
Hunt and Campbell are preparing mes
sages to the legislature, which con-
venes next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04

the burned building the company WI
get Its gas from tho Georgstown Gas
Company, a. II Ia believed possible to tap
a four-inch main at the south end OF the
AQueduct bridge.
Officials of the Washington and Old
Dominion line powerhouse near the
burning building were apprehensive
lest the explosion OF the red-hot gas
tank would destroy their own plant
and tie up trafiic on the line. 1t Is as
serted that IL the gas tank had ex-
ploded, as II seemed on the point Of
doing any minute, the explosion would
have been felt and heard all over
Washington.
+. p. Leetch 10 president Of the ga1
company and T. l.. Cats il manager
of the plant. The extent OF damage
to the destroyed main building Will
not be able to be estimated accurately
until the condition of the machinery
can be ascertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
FAvoRS RAISE FOR OFFICIALS.
Gov. Craig Also for Return Of Part
of N. C. Convicts' Earnings

RALEIGH. N. c., January 4.-Recom-
mendation that the salaries Of state of
ficers be increased because Of the high
cost of living and that provision be
made for return of part of the earnings
of state convicts to the dependent fami-
lies of the prisoners featured the bien-
NAL address of Gov. Locke Craig before
the North Carolina general assembly to-
day.
Gov. Craigs address largely was re-
view of the affairs of the state during
the last two years. 1t Is expected that
additional legislation will be recon-
mended by Gov Thomas w. Beckett in
his inaugural address on January IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
URGED By GOVERNORS
Incoming and Outgoing Executives
Of Michigan Ask Legislature to
Provide Economical Regime.

LANSING. Mich, January 4.-Econ-
omy and business efficiency in the
transaction of state affairs was the
keynote of messages delivered to the
state legislature today by Gov Albert
f. Sleeper and the retiring executive
Woodbridge n. Ferris. Gov. Sleeper is
a republican: Ferris. who served two
terms and was not candidate for re-
election, is a democrat.
Gov. Sleeper in his inaugural mes
sage recommended that the legislature
appoint commission of three or five
men to investigate the advisab ility OF
preparing legislation to transact the
business Of the state through a budget
system
He declared that the business OF
every state department is SO inter-
woven tina: their financial affairs can
more efficiently be cared for IL con-
trolled by the budget plan.
Gov. Sleeper also urged that more at
tention be given to the upkeep of pub
lie highways and to the development OF
state lands: that all penal institutions
be made self-supporting: that the pres
emit state railroad commission be sue
commission. with wider scope and
greater power" that district agricul-
tural schools be established and that
adequate assistance be given to de-
pendents of Michigan national guards
men.
The exaugural message of Gov. Fer
ris recommended the scientific devel-
opment of Michigan's agricultural re-
sources and highways, medical inspec-
ton of school children, reorganization
and regeneration of the Industrial
School for Boys and the Industrial
School for Girls. with scientific atten.
ton for mentally defective inmates
and a system of night schools for adpi,
foreigners, so they may be prepared
for citizenship in the shortest possible
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04

Russians, the front OF the centrsl pow
ers was not pierced.
THE third offensive. In september
was launched by the Russians IN con
junction with the Rumanians agains!!
Pennsylvania. 1t was rapidly ana
gracefully terminated by the counter
atfacy of the army Of Field Marsnai
Won ARR.
Unable to Prevent Conquest.
1.-The Russian thrust in the Gyergyo
mountains. on the Moldavian fronter'
had no more effect than did the EFFORTS
of Lieut.. Gen. sakharon against the
Tchernavoda- Constanza line In Do
brudja. and could not prevent the con-
Quest by the central powers Of the most
important Transylvanian passes IN spite
of a tenacious Rumanian defense.
Z The extraordinarily violent Russian
offensive in the wooded Carpat mans
and on the frontier mountains OF MOL
'davia. begun November % along front
Of 1856 miles, could not turn the rate
of the Rumanians. Toward the END OF
1916, after the humiliation of the Ru-
manian army, the central powers had
taken the offensive against the Rus-
slams. The Russians were compelled
to extend their front to the Black sea.
and the result of the war year Just
ended is that the southern Russian
wing is seriously menaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04

her people Of what this awful conflict
means to the world?
At 2 O'Clock. when time. under the
rules. for debate on tho resolution to-
day had expired. Senator Hitchcock
moved that the Senate proceed to con-
sideration Of his resolution. He in
sisted on his motion when Senator
Brandegee objected to any unanimous
consent agreement for q vote on the
resolution tomorrow, and a quorum
of the Senate was called for The
vote later will come on the motion to
continue consideration of the resolu-
ton today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Nebraska's Governor Inaugurated.

LINCOLN, Neb., January 4.-keith
Neville, thirty-three years old, the
Youngest governor Nebraska ever had.
was inaugurated here today, with brief
ceremonies, after John H. Morehead
retiring governor, had delivered his
final message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04

guages, jigs and tools used In factories
should be standardized SO as to enable
their conversion into arms and mu-
milton plants in the event of war. The
board consisted of Col. Francis K Ker-
nan OF the 2Sth Infantry: Lieut.. Col.
tillery. Mai. NJ. NJ. Fuller, U. S. A, re-
tired; Benedict Crowell of Cleveland.
Ohio. and r. G. Rhett of Charleston.
S. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
President Wilson to Make
One More Effort to Get
BeIIigerents' Peace Terms

If the entente reply to President VIII
sons peace note fails to meet his pro-
posal for an early occasion for an
avowal of terms the President will not
let the negotiations drop. but will make
at least one more move.
This became known definitely today,
although it was indicated that no final
! decision on the nature of the next step
had been reached.
If another communication is sent 1T
is expected to make more clear the
position of the President. as it is felt
that as a result of comment abroad and
in the United States and the debate in
the Senate more or less confusion has
arisen as to just what he intended.
President Wilson's chief hope in the
ultimate success of the negotiations is
known to lie in his suggestion that a
! means be found for maintaining peace
in the future. If an agreement on
that point can be reached the President
is said to feel 1t would constitute the
guarantees for the future" demanded
by the entente allies. and 1t might be
possible then to return toward set
Element of the present conflict.
1t was generally indicated today that
the President has no present intention
of asking Col E. H. House to go to
Europe on a peace mission. Col. House
was uncommunicative about his visit
| here and before coming arranged en-
gagements which kept him busy until
the time of his departure this after
| noon.
Prefers to Act Publicly.
While the President never has pub
licly indicated willingness to act as a
medium for exchange of terms secretly
between the belligerents and it is
known that he would prefer that it be
done publicly. American diplomats and
other sources of confidential informa-
ton have been looking into that point
The negotiations were described today
as being of a highly confidential char
acter.
President Wilson's friends say he ia
unconcerned over efforts to connect
his note with the German proposals.
Feeling that his sole object in send
ing the note was to learn just where
each side stands, he is known to be-
lieve that in the end the entente allies
as we'll as the central powers will
realize that his move was not directed
against either.
Ambassador Sharp al Paris cabled to-
day he had been notified the entente
reply would be placed in his hands
soon, but gave no date. and. it was said,
he sent no forecast of its contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
country would be to become involved In
the war, was stated by Senator Lewis.
Historical Precedents Cited.

Senator Lewis said Senator Lodge had
argued that to pass the resolution
would lead US into European politics.
the thing he commended the republican
orators had indicted the administra-
tton for not doing few months ago.
He said the Massachusetts senator
had relied for part of his opposition
argument on the fact that precedents
were arrayed against offers of this
klho 70 warning countries. He cited
the oner of Russia during the war OF
lsI2 to act as mediator between the
united States and Great Britain, al
though Russia was then in alliance
with England. The offer. he said, was
declined by England because it was an
oner of mediation and not of good Of
fees.
without previous notice to either
party he said the United States in 1888
had offered its good Offices in the con-
troveray between France and Mexico,
and had done exactly as the President
has done in the present Situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Supplies Virginia Towns.

The gas light company supplies gas to
Rosslyn. Ballston and Clarendon The gas
in the tank is estimated as enough to
supply these communities for one or two
days. and unless the company can manu-
facture gas with machinery saved from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04

law should know. that regardless OF
supposed local sentiment his failure 70
do his duty faithfully VIII bring
ing dismissal from public ONCE.
The governor also said that he ieit
that the submission to the voters OF =
constitutional amendment Tor eQua1
suffrage should no longer be delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
TAKES j. s. REPLY
TO MEXICAN AGENT
American Commissioner Mott
to Deliver the Answer in
New York.
NO MORE CONFERENCES

The American reply to Gen. Car
ranza's rejection of the protocol for
withdrawal of American troops from
Mexico was taken today to Luis Ca
brera, chairman of the Mexican COM
missioners. in New York. by DR.. John
r. Mott of the American commission
ers
Whether there is one more session of
the joint commission will depend upon
the Mexicans. There will not be a
continuation of the conferences, how
ever.
The report of the American commits
sioners that further negotiations with
the Mexicans were useless has received
the approval of President Wilson, and
IL there is another meeting it will be
merely for the observances of the for
malities of ending the conferences
Advised Independent Action.
The American commissioners advised
the President to act independently and
of his own initiative in the withdrawal
of troops, and to provide for diplomatic
channels through which other ques-
tions can be taken up.
The American commissioners contin-
ued their reticence today regarding
their conference with the Presidnt, but
IL is known that he agreed with them
that further negotiations would be use
less.
Unofficially. it was reported that Ig
nacio BonillaS, who has served as one
of the Mexican commission. would be
brought to Washington to succeed Eli
SEQ Arredendo as ambassador. but at
the embassy it was said there were no
such advices nor was there conflrma-
ton at the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Not Accepted Seriously.

Senator Lewis said he did not con-
slider that Senator Brandegee's remark
was made in seriousness.
would you object to an amendment
which would provide. in substance. that
nothing in the resolution shall be con-
strued as approval by the Senate of
the notes contents?' Senator Norris in
quired.
Senator Lewis said he was not the
author OF the resolution and was not
at liberty to accept an amendment.
Tine only question before the Sem
ate, as I see it. IL merely the approval
tof the sending of note asking for
terms of the belligerents."
Senator Lewis continued: IF il con-
tanned matters Of politics of the war
/ would agree with the objections Of
the senator from Massachusetts (lfr.
Lodge)."
That members Of the democratic
party had repeatedly told the country
| during the recent election campaign
mt us 9tekfeeE M Doe1lb1o ~ IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-04
Suggestions of Board.

The board reported that an arrange
ment should be entered into with pri-
waite concerns for a portion of the sup
ply of whatever reserve of arms are
determined upon, with due regard to
the conversion of the plant to use in
such connection in time OF war
The board also recommended that
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Continued from First Page)
roe doctrine but many other questions
of domestic Importance.
There is no occasion for this reso-
luton. The President is intrusted with
the entire care of the foreign relations
of the country The negotiations are
in his hands and he is conducting
them, and when he needs our cooper
alton and assistance he should lay be-
fore us all the facts that guided him.
But until that time comes the Congress
of the United States should not pro-
ject itself into these negotiations and
thrust itself forward into the field OF
European politics"