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Evening star., 1917-04-11
FIRST EFFORTS OF j. S.
TO SUPPLY ALLIED TROOPS S
Cabinet and President Decide Pri-
mary Need Is Food and
Money.

Members of the cabinet yesterday
afternoon discussed with President
Wilson almost every phase of prepara-
tions for the war, including the supply
ing of the army and navy with munitions,
plans to increase the supply of food
stuffs, to increase the supply of wooden
ships and loans to the allies as well as
finances for the United States.
For present activities the allies are
understood to be we'll supplied with
munitions, and to have as many men in
the field Is they can equip and feed
under present conditions. Through a
co ordination of the munitions industry
in the United States. and the raising of
a large army, the United States will be
in position later to supply any need
in either field.
Members of the council of national
defense who are also members of the
cabinet h &c been studying the best
methods of aiding in the defeat IF Ger
many, and they look to the Pre..ident's
word that the most pressing need of
Europe is for food and money. There
fore, the American government will
seek to supply those with whom it is
making common cause.
The government is already in posses
sion of information that several of the
diilei HdtloIin Will bt eidu " accept
loans from the United States. Russia
and France probably will be among the
first nations supplied.
In its consideration of ways of rails
ing a large army, and at the same time
keeping necessary industries going at
full speed, the administration has de-
cided to consider separately the pro-
duction of luxuries and the necessities
of life. It is taken for granted tha>
people will be willing to give up lux
uries.
In making exemptions from military
service, If Congress authorizes the
draft. the government will take the
position that if young men work in in
dustries producing luXuries their labor
is not necessary and they will not be
exempted Just what will be Classed
as luNuries has not yet been deter
mined.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
HUGE BOND ISSUE
BEFORE CONGRESS
WAYS and Means Committee
O. KS Seven-BiIIion-DoI-
lar Measure.
TWO BILLION BY TAXATION

The greatest bond issue in the his
tory of the world is before Congress
today in the shape of bill, approved
yesterday afternoon by the House
ways and means committee, authoriz-
ing the borrowing of $1,000, 900, 900 for
war purposes. OF this amount five bill
lions are to be raised on bonds and
two billions by short-term notes, or
certificates of Indebtedness, to be re-
deemed at the end of a year. OF this
vast sum $4,000. 900 900 may be used as
the basis of loans to the allies 1t is
planned also to frame a revenue bill to
raise two billions by direct taxes, the
latter sum to offset the short term
notes. and the latter measure will be
framed after the bond issue legislation
is disposed of.
The issues of notes and bonds are to
bear interest at 3l2 per cent. and the
life of the bonds is to be determined
by the President and the Secretary of
the Treasury. The certificates of in
debtedness, as explained, will be liQui-
dated by money to be raised by taxa
ton, details of which must be worked
out
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Mr.. McAdoo at Meeting.

The meeting of the ways and means
committee was attended by Sc scretary
McAdoo, and democrats express graft
fication at the harmony between par
ties there represented. Unlimited de
bate on the bill will begin tomorrow, it
is planned. The debate on the taxation
bill. yet to be framed, may present
more of a struggle. tax bills always
are problem.
Applications for allotmentS of the
proposed $4,000. 100000 bond issue have
reached the Treasury Department in
such quantities that the administration
is assured of the success of the issue.
Such vast sum as $4,000. 100000 has
never before been raised by direct tax
alton in one year. The amount will be
in addition to the ordinary expenses of
government. for which taxes are al
ready levied.
The method of taxation is worked out
in the House. and the ways and means
committee is now giving the subject
preliminary consideration. At the same
time officials of the administration are
giving thought to it, and their Sug-
gestions are given great weight in de
veloping a system of taxes.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
ATTITUDE Of HOUSE
{ CHECKS WAR PLANS
Members BaIk at Appropriat-
4 ing Money Without Being
u Informed on Details.
COMPROMISE is LIKELY

There viii he test OF strength to-
DAY between the departments of the
government and Congress, which has
suddenly taken it to heart that the
administrative officers have made grave
and serious war plans without taking
Congress into the councils. There is
a chasm to be bridEed between the
Capitol and the White House, Treasury
and State. War and Navy departments.
The differences Will probably be set
tied. but meantime there is slacken-
1ne in the speed with which Congress
started its war plans and appropria-
1iouS.
Every member of Congress realizes
That a hard week lies before him. and
fherc Is "a nervousness apparent in the
circles freuueGted by leaders on either
side. The democrats aWoke HeSterday V
ShIV"riuG because of the possibility
fhat their leader. Claude kitchin. would
desert them i'm their hour of need, but
warmed up considerably when Mr.
Kitchen announced that he would not
only vote for the administrations bond
1sSu". but would get into the fight
md lead them all on to a vote. Incl
GentHliy. AIr- kitChiu is taking an at
fltudc which seems to be a dare to
any democrat who wants to vote
RSaInSt him as leader when it comes
time to caucus again.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Health Preparedness

Build new strength and health with
Father Johns Medicine, the best food
tonIc.-AGvertisem
Evening star., 1917-04-11
FEW GERMANS ARRESTED.
Less Than Seventy Residents Jailed
for Failing to Keep Mouth Shut"

Less than seventy German residents
'6ave been arrested by rnarshals on or
ders from the department since the
war started. These men probably will
be kept in custody for the period of
the war.
1t is likely that as soon as plans can
he perfected, they Will be taken from
the jails where they are at present
detained and removed to more sanitary
and congenial quarters. probably at
some military reservation in the in
terror. where they may safely be af-
6orded a maximum amount Of recrea-
tion and privileges which they can
mot enjoy in TAIL.
No German alien IN the United States
need fear for his safety or welfare
The Department of Justice says, so
long as he obeyS the mandate of the
Attorney General to obey the law and
keep your mouth shut"
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Plans Suddenly Changed.

= Meantime administration representa-
elves, such as Rainey. Garner. Sher-
ley and others are urging speed.
They suddenly changed all congress
sional plans for the House Monday by
arranging a meeting for YESTERDAY 1t
had been announced that recess would
he taken until Thursday and many
members arranged TO leave the city
One member of the ways and means
committee was told that no meeting of
the committee would be held yesterday
but within one hour that announce
anent was Cancelled and Representative
Fa1ney said on the House floor there
would be a meeting of the House
instantly there arose a feeling that
too much haste is being used Now
comes the question whether the admin
1stration leaders can whip Congress
into line. No one knows what the
pacifist group will do about the bond
issue. but there are enough of them
to make it nervous for the men who are
Opholding the Presidents hands
One member of the ways and means
committee called attention to a little
matter involving the Constitution:
THE army estimate. for instance" he
said. "as called for by the War Depart
ment, asks for s$.o0",0o0, coo. to be
available until expended. The Con-
etitution, however. provides that Con-
gress shall raise armies and moneys
for their support, hut that no money
shall be available for expenditure for
, longer period than two years.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

600. 900; additional tax on wine, beer and
whisky. s125,ooo.Ooo; taxes on pro-
prietary medicines. s50, 100000. and Gus
toms tax on tea and coffee. sS0,000,00o.
Many other items must be taxed to
raise the full amount. Nearly every
person in the United States will feel
directly the burden of taxation.
Incomes below $4,000 a year prob
ably will be expected to contribute to
the United States Treasury. 1t has
been suggested that incomes as low
as $1,000 year be made liable.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

\ style Porch or
Lawn Suite. pleasing bright green
maple frame, with fiat woven reed
seat and back: light of weight and
easily moved from place to place.
Settee. $3.50: Armchair, $500: Arm
rocker. $3.50; Sidechair, $3.50.
Bright Green Oak Suites; slat
seat and back: good, durable fur
niture for open porches, cabins and
lodges. Settee, $500; Armchairs,
$500 each.
A substantial Green Oak Suite.
in Dutch colonial effect; 30-inch-
top table. 5000. Settee. S1".OO;
Rocker. $3.50; Sidechair. $3.50.
Bamboo Suite in the pleasing tan
and black colors of the bamboo;
upholstered seats covered in Jap
anese mating. Settee. $3.50;
Rocker. 500; Sidechair. $3.50;
Armchair, $500; Oval Table, $500.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Mr. Penfeld at Geneva.

PARIS, April 11.-Frederic c. PEN
field, former American AMBASSADOR to
Austro- Hungary, accompanied by his
wife and a secretary, arrived in Geneva
yesterday morning. according to a dis
patch to the Temps from Geneva
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Possible Revenue Sources.

Among the possible sources of add
tionaI revenue. as proposed. are;
a pound, 100000, 600; increased income
tax, $3.50, 900; stamp taxes. $780,
Evening star., 1917-04-11

A very attractive Gray Maple
Suite with fine cane seat and back
could not be surpassed for pretty
cottage or bright little summer
home Settee, S15.W; Armchair
and Rocker. $3.50 each.
Natural Maple Suite, with bread
slat seat and back, very comfort
able and restful, having the easy
deep seat; Settees, $500; Rocker
and Armchair, $3.50 each.
White Enameled Maple Suite.
with broad. restful green colored
arms and frame-a most pleasl''S &
design and color scheme Settee,
$12.OO; Armchair. $3.50; Sidechair.
$500.
Breakfast Suite, in mahogany
and rich old ivory enamel combina-
ton; Dutch colonial style that
seems to give one an appetite for
breakfast by its appearance alone.
Round-top Table with underneath
shelf. $3.50; Chairs. $3.50 each.
Nothing better for Bungalow or
Breakfast Porch.
Sixth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
DRESS FABRICS
JUST ARRIVED.
NOVELTY
DRESS FABRICS
In the Lace and Embroidery
Department.

1t is indeed a plea rn be
able to show matcria a.ch
newness and evident T.
EXTREME SPORT Ell
TIES for the entire Costume or
the separate skirt, some oi vuile,
handsomely embroidered in COM
bination OF colorings, in the very
strong but magnificent shades OF
the season.
THE NEW PALM BEACH
CLOTH, embroidered in a variety
OF designs. and so stylish for the
New Separate Skirts; tan. rose on
tan and two-toned effects.
These and other unusual lab
RIGS of a unique type will be
especially interesting to women
at the present time, owing to
the brightness and originality
of sports costumes and gar
mentS.
Main floor. F street.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
WANT to Know Where Money Goes

The trouble is found to make Its nest
in the condition of affairs uptown =
NhIch, 10 doubt, is necessary under
the conditions. Congress wants to be
let in on as much of the military and
olplomatlc secrets as possible and up
TO this day there has been woeful
lack of information on those important
SUBJECTS. Allowing for the fact that
the government is not going to blurt
us war plans to the public at large.
me men who comprise Congress feel
they al least ought to be told enough
70 mak them feel they are still mem
pefS OF congress, with certain definite
powers under the Constitution
rms feeling of resentment has heeu
reported to members of the cabinet
VINO have asked certain congressional !
leaders to call upon them in an effort
70 remove the little stubborn feeling
(which has caused the temporary re-
action The cabinet members have
been told that Congress wants to he a
partner OF the administration; wants
TO know just how far the admin!stra
zion has committed the country to the
bellserents of Europe: how soon an
armed force is to be sent abroad
whether arms or munitions or men or
money Is to be the first line of attack
etc Members of the House who have
consulted with administration officials
said they knew more than thew did
yesterday. but several members ex-
pressed a non-Committal attitude until
further notice.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
QUALITY REFRIGERATORS.

Granulated Cork Insulation is used in this Refrigerator
non-conducor of heat of superior merit Solid
porcelain compartments with rounded that do
attract hold dirt impurities Apartment house and
regulation models ard top icng 50 to l5 pounds
capacity $1,000 to S62o0 s..--..- .lss Is
noor.F street.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
SMART RIDING
HABITS.

Distinctive styles in checks, man
nish mixtures. forestry cloth and OK
ford melton: coats are made plain, far
ing little at the waist; Norfolk style,
S29.50 to S4500.
One very smart Riding Habit is
made Norfolk style, showing separate
red flannel vest. finished with brass but
tons to give the picturesque colonial
and English hunting effect; coat faced
with rubber to prevent soiling by the
sweat of the mount reinforced breeches.
S39.50.
Khaki Riding Suits, long coat and
breeches, $500.
Third floor. G street
Evening star., 1917-04-11
SANITARY REFRIGERATORs

Have space insulation which has proved spler
did of ice and be produced moder
price. We feel safe in saying that good Refrigerator
moderate price would be difficult procure. VIII
Enar1eed Galvanized lining perfectly smooth; to kee
Top and front icing Styles from Is to l2o pounds
capacity, $500 to $1,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
SOCIETY MAN IS SHOT
DEFENDING HIS WIFE
Harold E. YarnaN of Philadel-
phia GraUely Wounded by
Negro Intruder.

PHrLApEIPHIA, March 25.--Harold Ell
lis Yarnall. secretary and treasurer OF
the Midland Valley Railroad and prom
inent socially, was perhaps fatally shot
In his home at s22 Pine street this eve
ming while defending his wife from the
attack OF a negro.
Mrs. Yarnall, who was formerly Mrs
Adele l.. Gilpin Erwin. had just returned
home from meeting Of the Women s
War Relief Committee OF the Navy
League at Mrs. f. T. Stotesbury's home
When she entered her bedroom n negro
sprang from hiding behind door and
gra npied with her.
Hearing the scuffie Mr.. Yarnall. who
was in room near by. rushed TO the AS
sistarce OF his wife and hurled the negro
into the hall. When the assailant drew
n revolver MIR. Yarnall again closed with
him and attempted to force him back
ward down the stairway.
The negro then fired. The first shot
entered Mr.. Yarnall's abdomen. piercing
the liver. The second went wild. In
spite of the wound Mr.. Yarnail made a
final effort and threw the negro down
the stairs. The intruder dashed out the
doorway and escaped.
An operation was performed tonight
on Mr.. Yarnall. but IL was said that II
was doubtful whether he would live.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
RETREAT FORCED,
PARIS CRITICS AGREE
Col. Roussef Attributes II to
Moral and Material
Exhaustion.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE srN

Spectof tdofe DesDdfch 10 THE sun.
PARIS. March 25.--The military COM
mentator of the Temps expresses the
opinion that the operations developing
from Scissors 10 Arras do not form a
part Of the genius inspired plan" by
which the Germans expect Won linden
burg to astound the world. He believes
they are only preliminares to 1t.
Hindenburg is mistaken. he says, IL he
believes the destruction he has wrought
In the abandoned territory will present
insuperable obstacles to the advance Of
the French with complete artillery and
food supplies.
Lieut.-Col Rousset says In the Petit
Pdrfsion. THE manner In which the Ger
mans are now disputing the ground
shows they are preparing to accept bat
tie. but why here. rather than or the
abandoned front. why along the Arras-
st. Quentin-La Fere line when they held
formidable and much better protected
line at Bapaume- Peronne- Ham, Noyon?
Col. Rousset finds evidence that the
Germans are acting under compulsion.
He dismisses az infantile the theory that
the withdrawal is meant to draw the
French into a trap or to place an ini-
passable "glacis' before the new posi-
tions.
The motives. he believes, are the same n
those which compelled the abandonment Of
tho attack on the Sereth in Rumania and
prevented Mackensen from intervening as
he would have liked in Macedonia, as
well as reducing the Turks to difficulties
in Mesopotamia. Moral and material ex-
haustion, according to this critic. Is fore
ing the abandonment of the gigantic
plans Of the Teutons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26

Tho troops from the Atlantic se.,-
boHrd states will be used 20 guard munl-
ton plants, bridges and railroad COM
munications on public property from
violence a; the hands Of plo'trrs Most
or the militia designated to-day. having
only recently been mustered uut from
serNic" "1 the Mexican border. can
mobilize again within period OF two or
three days. 1t was said at the War De-
partmen' to-day that none Of the delays
which marked the mobilization for SER
vice on the border last year will take
place II the Guard Is called out in a
hurry in the present crisis
Gov. McCan of Massachusetts made Q
personal visit to Secretary Baker ves-
terday % lay before him inf,rmation
he had concerning threats Of danger to
plants and bridges in his State Tho
prompt action taken by the War De-
partueUt was due largely. however. 10
the reports of secret service agents who
for months have been shadowing Ger
mans suspected OF spving and plotting
against the United States in anticipation
Of hostllties between the two countries
There will be no oppression or undue
severity toward persons of German ma
t!onality In the United States In the
event OF war, but officials OF the Gov
ernment made plain to-day that drastic
steps would be taken Immediately on a
declaration Of war to safeguard the
country in every possible respect AGAINST
the activities OF plotters
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26

II is expected that on the commence
ment OF hostilities every l.nown German
spy In the United StateS-ani there are
many OF them almost constantly under
the surveillance Of secret service agents
will he placed under arrest
Another step which may bc taken IL
the in'ernmcnt Of thousands of German
rescrvists who are regarded IN the light
Of potential rlottcrs, whose names are
known to Government agents Is the re-
suit OF their months Of work.
AS military necessity the German
ships detained in New York harbor and
In other ports Of the United States may
be seized, although the treaty with Ger
many provides for proper compensation
after the conclusion OF war. The dis
mantling OF certain suspected wireless
plants already has been begun by the
agents OF The Department OF Justice In
Washington and this work viii be ex-
tended as the situation grows more
acute.
The force of Operatives -mpioyed by
the Government In the investigation OF
intrigues by AGENTS OF foreign govern
ments has been increased month bv
month since the beginning of the war
until II now Is a fair sized army In itself.
The men employed by the Goyernment's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
NEW GERMAN PEACE
BAIT IS A-DANCLINC
Teutons viii Quit Belgium
and France for $3,OOO,-
O0O,0O Says Paper.

BERNE, Switzerland (yia Paris)
March 25.-"If peace negotiations were
begun to-day" says the Journal dc
Geneve, which does not reveal the source
Of its information but declares It Is alb
solutely reliable. "Germany would offer
to restore the territory she occupies In
France. except in the mining district Of
Br,ey, in exchange for n Channel port.
Calais or Dunkirk. and an indemnity OF
1900. 100000 francs (s3000. 900, ,OOO)."
Germany would also offer" says the
newspaper. ITO restore the territorial in
tegrity and the sovereignty OF belgium
on condition that Belgium would not be
allowed TO maintain n national army
and that Germany would be permitted To
garrison Namur, Liege and Antwerp per-
petually."
1t is added by the newspaper Tint
Germany must he given control OF the
Belgian railroads and ports and be
favorably treated in an economic treaty.
This is not the programme Of Pan-C;er-
mans but the actual terms oy the Ger
man Government, the Journal de Genepc
declares.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE,
Navy Department Wires Urgent
Need Of New York Recruiting.

The urgent need for more men in the
navy to act as this country's first line
of defence was officially emphasized
yesterday in a telegram received from
the Navy Department by Lieutenant
Commander John Grady. in charge of re-
cruiting here.
The telegram read:
Urgent, President has directed the
emergency increase of the navy to 81. 900
enlisted men. This in addition to $4,000
men Give fullest publicity. getting in
touch with all newspapers and sub
stations to-day. The Department has
telegraphed all editors asking coopera
ton. Emphasize that the country ur-
gently needs these men now for its first
line OF defence"
The war strength OF the navy is $1,000
men The 1890 men mentioned In the
despatch are needed to bring the navy
to its authorized peace strength.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
DR.. JOWETT WAITS ON MAILS
Decision Regarding Return to Eng
land Not Yet Announced,

A trustee of the Fifth Avenue Pres
byterian Church. explaining yesterday Y
why the Rev. DR.. John II. Jowett, the
pastor, made no announcement from his
pulpit concerning his decision to rema IN
in America or TO return TO England said
important papers have not yet arrived
from London owing probably to uncer-
talnty OF the mails. Because they have
not the pastor has not yet called the
trustees and session in Joint session for
conference with them. He said that
would be the next step. and that until
it was taken probably no pulpit state
ment would be made.
1t was noticed yesterday that there
was much less confidence than formerly
on the part of the members of the ses-
sion and board Of trustees In the l,keli-
hood of retaining DIR. Jowett.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
FAvoRs BILLION FOR FRANCE.
senator Weeks Declares In Favor
of Financial Aid.

WALTHAM, Mass. March 25.-The
United States Government should guar
antee to the Entente Allies a loan of
$1,000, 100000 at per cent. interest, in
the opinion OF United States Senator
John W. Weeks. expressed during an
address here to-day.
The Senator's statement was made in
reply to question from the audience
as to his opinion Of the proposed loan or
gift to France in recognition Of her i'd
to this country during the Revolutionary
war.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-03-26
MERCER GETS FRENCH PRIZE
Cardinal HonOred by Academy for
ellis Noble Patriotism.''

PARIS, March 25.--The Academy OF
Moral and Political Sciences awarded
yesterday TO Cardinal Mercier, Primate
or Beigium. its grand prize OF $4,000
francs destined TO recompense the
finest and greatest acts of devotion of
whatever kind" The academy made
the award in these terms:
In awarding this prize to Cardinal
Mercier the Academy desired to honor
his noble patriotism, his respect of right.
his zeal for justice. his firmness IN the
face OF oppression and his devotion for
the poor and oppressed. II desired also
to render homage In his person TO the
nation which in so many ways is dear
to France"