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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Display of British Flags.

Already there is display OF British
flags from business houses and private
dwellings in anticipation of the early
arrival of the delegation
At the series of cabinet dinners Sec
retary Lansing viii entertain Mr.. Bal
four; Secretary McAdoo, Lord Cunliffe.
governor of the Bank of England. Sec
retary Baker, Gen. Bridges. and Sec
retary Daniels. Admiral de Chair.
Each government department is now
appointing representatives to confer
with those members of the commission
which can advise them of the particu-
lar part their departments may be
called upon to play in the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Realizes Big Task Ahead.

The committee realizes. it is said, the
stupendous task ahead of it involved
in raising nearly two billions of dollars
by increases in present taxes and i'm
position of new forms of taxation. and
the public will have to be patient un-
til the problems can be worked out
along the line of equalizing the bur-
dens among all classes in the best way
possible to devise.
1t is not thought that hearings will
be held, as experience in the prepara-
tion of tariff bills has shown the in
terminabie length of time required TO
give all interests day in court"
After some time spent in what was
said to be only a general discussion,
without going into the details of any
tions. the committee adjourned until 2
o'clock for the convenience of the con-
ferees on the bond bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20

the President and the war department.
With the President. the cabinet and the
Senate favoring selective conscription.
IT is the opinion of the supporters of
that policy in the House that the oppo-
nents of the plan will find public and
against them to such an extent as TO
make their position of objection finally
untenable.
President for General Staff Bill.
The firm determination of the ad-
ministration to insist on enactment of
the general staff army bill providing
for selective conscription was indicated
today by letter of President Wilson
to Representative Helvering of Kansas,
The idea of the selective draft,
wrote the President, "is that those
should be chosen for service in the
army who can be most readily spared
from the prosecution of the other
activities which the country must en-
gage in and to which it must devote
good deal of its best energy and ca
pacity. The volunteer system does not
do this. When men choose themselves
they sometimes choose without due re-
gard to their other responsibilities"
Way Cleared for Senate Bill.
The way was cleared today for con-
sideration of the war army bill in the
Senate as soon as the espionage
bill has been disposed Of Favora BILE
report on the army bill. with its Sc
lective draft provision, was made to the
Chamberlain on behalf of the Senate
military affairs committee. in which the
principle of universal liability for mill
tsgy service. Was stE9nEls upheld and
minority report will be filed. it was
announced by Senator Reed of Mis-
souri,.
Every effort will be made by Senate
leaders to have the army bill acted
upon as speedily as possible. That the
measure VIII lead to some debate is
admitted, but the vital necessity of
enacting this legislation Immediately
has been impressed upon the senators.
In his report on the army bill SEN
ator Chamberlain said:
Fundamentally considered. military
service is the highest duty of the citi-
zen and is in no sense to be regarded
as voluntary Offering"
Brought England to Brink of Ruin.
After reviewing the American expe-
rience IN the civil war the report points
out that England was compelled in this
war to turn to the draft system in n
struggle which involves her life. as
indeed 1t may ours" 1t points ont her
sacrifice of her little regular army and
says she was showed to the brink of
calamity" and chose the other system
in the face of an enemy who does not
thug impede himself to a system based
on dominant national principle" Only
then. the report says. was an effectual
force raised in Great Britain.
1T would be folly" it says, for us
at this lase day. in the light of their
experience. to begin where they be-
gan"
The volunteer system" the report
goes on. does not accord with the
principles of our institutions. II is
undemocratic. 1t shifts the burden Of
national defense from the many. where
II rightfully belongs, to the shoulders
of the few In word the volunteer
system which this measure is desipned
TO supersede is undemocratic unreIi-
aDie, eNtravagant. inefficient and. above
all, unsafe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Ritual Worthy of Event.

II is impossible for all the consreea
ton TO hear the words of preacher
In ST Paurs, but the prayers and
psalms were yed by the whole as
semblage. and the hymns. sung by
thousands of voices. reinforced by the
choir. the great organ, trumpets and
drums. were deeply moving and unfor-
gettable. The ritual was worthy of a
momentous event in history and the
temple Of a nation.
the royal party came from Windsor
for the service and drove to the cathe-
dral in open carriages drawn by four
horses with outriders. but no military
escorts. The king returned to Buck
ingham Palace afterward, the crowds
along the route cheering him heartily
Among those present at the service
were Lord Curzon. Lord Miner MIR
and Mrs. Henderson. Lord and Lady
Derby. Sir Edward and Lady Carson
Lord Hardinge. Viscount French. Mrs
and Miss Lloyd George. Lord and Lady
Robert Cecil. Sir William and I.ady
Robertson. Sir John Jellicoe, Minister
of Munitions Addison. the dean Of
Westminster and Lady Ryle Kinds. Ad
miral Sims. Y. s. N: the commissioner
of New Zealand and Lady Mckenzie
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. Lord
Ruckmaster. Viscount and Viscountess
Reading. the Duchess Of Marlborough
Sir Arthur May. Surgeon General of
the Navy Thomas Gregory Foster and
the deans of the University of London.
Sir William and Lady Osler. Viscounf
Mersey. Lord and Lady Harcourt. Sir
Almeric and Lady Fitzroy. the Countess
of Essex. Niscount and Viscountess
Limerick and Viscountess Wolverhamp-
ton.
London G. A. R. Post There.
, One of the most picturesque of the
numerous professions to ST Paul's was
a group of twenty-five veterans of the
american civil war who marched from
,neir humble headquarters near London
bridge carrying American flags and a
hammer inscribed American Civil Warl
Veterans, Not for Ourselves. but for
our Country.
The ,winkled faces and limping gait.
combined with the military pride which
distinguished the veterans. recalled to
every American who saw them similar
processions which feature Memorial
day and other holidays in the United
lC0ntipued. on Fourth Page.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Washington Bankers Plan
for Big Community Garden
Submitted to Col Harts

second plan to start a great com
munity garden enterprise on public
land today was submitted to Col W.
w. Harts. in charge of public build
ings and grounds, by a group Of Wash
ington bankers and other business men,
This letter is signed by Floyd f.
Davis. president of the Lincoln Ma
tional Bank. George Wilson. cashier
of the National Metropolitan Bank j;
Melvin c. Hazen. District surveyor.
Charles f. Galliher. w. p. Richards.
Thomas Zones. John o. Gheen and John
l.. Martin.
The members of the committee state
thev wish to offer their services to the
government in connection with increas-
ing the city's food supply. and desire
the use of reclaimed land lying between
the Anacostia river and Renning. There
are about 800 acres in this tract. about
the same area which has been allotted
to the Boy Scouts in another part of
East Potomac Park. This land is
reached by the Anacostia and Congress
Heights car line.
Text of the Letter.
The letter states:
THE committee would be subject to
any rules you care to prescribe.
aIlow the use of the park for the pur-
nose indicated. this committee will be
,asnonsible for the proper management
Of The project. and will do everything
~ its mower to insure the use of the
ground in way that will bring useful
results.
",t is the opinion of this committee
that there Will not be the slightest
difficuIty in getting persons who will
ha clad of the opportunity to cultivate
If the proposition is accepted the
committee will receive names at once
~ those desiring to cultivate a part
~ the land. 1t probably will raise
noney to employ a teamster to be at
the disposal of the gardeners. The
nIan is to have gardens of about one
18th of an acre each. The men on
The committe are practical gardeners.
and they made the offer as patriotic
service. in line with the appeal of
President Wilson to cultivate all
available land as a wartime measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
WORK IS STARTED
ON WAR TAX BILL
Get Together" Spirit Shown
in Preliminary Discussion at
Committee Meeting.
PARTY LINES ELIMINATED

The ways and means committee met
this morning to begin preliminary dis
cussion of the new tax bill by which
it is proposed to raise approximately
s1,soo. 900 revenue by the imposition
of additional income and other inter-
nal revenue taxes. covering wide
range of objects.
Republican members of the commit
tee met with the democrats, an un
precedented policy in the preparation
of tariff and revenue bills and in the
consideration of other measures up to
the framing of the recent bond bill.
The republicans will continue to share
with the democrats the responsibility
of framing the bill. Disposition was
shown at this mornings meeting to
avoid as far as possible reIegating
work to subcommittee, except for the
gathering of data. all effort of the COM
mittee tending to harmonious action
and possible unanimous agreement upon
the bill which is finally brought out.
"Get-Together" Spirit Shown.
1t was said after the meeting that
there were most gratifying evidences
this morning of the existence Of
strong desire among democrats and re-
publicans and among men holding di-
verse views as to taxable objects and
rate. irrespective of party affiliation. to
get together"
Several members of the committee
expressed the opinion to Star reporter
that there is undouted probability of
the committee being able to reach a
unanimous agreement upon the bin.
basing their view upon sentiment ex-
pressed and known to exist among
members of the committee. The value
of such an outcome to the country, in
securing speedy action and letting the
business of the nation and the tax
paying public know where they stand"
is appreciated thoroughly by every
committeeman and by members of the
House generally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Senate May Act First.

II is thought that before the House
acts the Senate will have passed the
bill framed along the lines desired by
the President and the War Department.
With the President. the cabinet and the
Senate favoring selective conscription.
it is the opinion of the supporters of
that policy in the House that the oppo-
nents of the plan will find public and
official and legislative opinion arrayed
against them to such an extent as to
make their position of objection finally
untenable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
WEATHER.

Probably showers tonight and tomor-
row: somewhat warmer tonight.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending . pm: Highest. "a, at pm.
yesterday: lowest. SO. at am. today.
Full report on page 3.
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CONTINUED on Sixteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Brilliantly Garry Trenches.

Northwest of Auberive our troops
br,,liantly carried on a front of two
k;,ometers a system of trenches strong
Iv organized. joining this village with
the Moronvilliers wood, and drove back
the enemy to the southern outskirts OF
Naude sincourt. One hundred and fifty
prisoners were captured in the course
Of this action.
Elm the Aygonne . German attempt
Evening star., 1917-01-07

Fourpiece Adam Period Bedroom Suite like illustration above in
mahogany American walnut Dresser Chon Trpcae
Toilet Table and Wood Bed to match special value
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
RED CROSS FUND IS
NOW $79,388,278
While Richmond's Contribution Exceeds S416O00
Church Today Will Give Congregations Opportunity
Contribute to Noble Work-Host of Gifts Recorded
Yesterday While Cty's Bells Toned In Honor
of Allied Dead

some help for the organization whose
sole purpose is founded on mercy and
aid for the suffering. Envelopes will
be distributed to every member of
every religious gathering today. and
II Is hoped that the returns will bring
the subscription mark up to the high
est point. Today will be Red Cross
day. and II is assured that 1t will
mark the end of the most successful
money-raising campaign ever con-
Quoted In this city Yesterday the
contributions amounted to S45.20s.5S.
with a previous record OF s34S.a66a9
subscribed. Added to this Is the S22.-
600 membership fees, bringing the
grand total to $416.I76.64.
Officially the Red Cross week will
end today. but all during this week
meetings will be held throughout the
city in the interest OF the fund Yes
terday's subscriptions were, for the
greater part, those of smaller givers.
ranging largely from 81 to $40, with
a few gifts OF a larger denomination.
These small sums represent to those
who gave them just as big a sacri-
fee as the thousand dollar contribu-
lions by persons who could we'll af-
ford It, and they bear with them a
strong significance.
Labor Union Interested.
Tuesday the forty women members
of the Baking Powder Workers
union will raise money for the Red
Cross. this being the first labor union
to come forward with a subscription
Other groups of people have signi-
fed their intention of devoting their
time and energies to the Red Cross
at various times during the week. and
it Is likely that the fund will reach
such proportions as to place Rich
rL \.
sister cities for generosity and unsslf-
ishness In responding to the appea
Of = cause 80 we'll founded on jus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Washington. June 2s--With two
days left to complete the 500, 100000
campaign Of the American Red Cross
the grand total reported to national
headquarters here tonight reached
$40. SSS,a7s. II only the daily aver
age thus established Is continued for
both Sunday and Monday the grand
total will be reached.
+ Secretary of War Baker today
wa rniy approved Monday as Perish
ing day" for the wind-up of the cam
paign II am sure said Secretary
Baker. that the leader. first to carry
the banner or our citizen soldiers to
the western front. will appreciate the
honor. and that his name on the
other hand will act as an inspiration
which will urge patriotic Americans
TO more than complete the sum re-
quired by the Red Cross before the
close OF 'Pershing day
Eliot Wadsworth, acting chairman
of the American Red Cross, announc-
Red Cross or the government which
forbids nuns or nursing sisters from
wearing their own religious garb in
Red Cross work
Keen rivalry among western cities
with challenges hurled back and
forth has brought the West up with a
rush. This group OF states has now
displaced New England in third place
among the sectional groups.
The little state of Delaware. as
signed to raise $500 has already
contributed three times that amount.
Michigan has turned in 104 per cent
OF it's allotment. Ohio lis per cent,
and Utah 1875 per cent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
ALFREDO cOccH|, BRUTE,
C0NfESStS HIS CRIME
Doubt Expressed That Italian Gov
eminent VIII Grant His Extra
dition to This Country.
ANOTHER EVIDENCE OF
d., POLICE INEFFICTFSCy
Eighty-scven Murder Mysteries in
New York Since January I. 1919.
Have Never Been Solved. says Dr.
rector Bullock.

New York June 2s-Al the legal
machinery Of the government, state,
ard city will he brought TO bear upon
Italy to have that country grant the
extTadition OF Alfredo Cocchi, who to-
day in Bologna confessed to staying
Ruth Cruger. the seventeen-year old
high school girl whose body was
found under the floor OF CocchIs mo-
torcyce repair shop week ago
But the authorities are not hope
full that the Italian government will
grant their request Time and again
Italy has refused TO extradite hen
subjects who fed 10 their home coun-
lea. Whether Italy will aceede to the
demand fer Ceeeht's return now that
she is an ally of the United States in
the great world war is predetermined.
Confession Not Surprise
Cocehis confession did not sur
prise the police here On the con-
trary they had looked for il ever
since the man had been arrested by
the Italian authorities. The iron
nerve which Cocohi displayed when
he was first arrested broke down un-
der the close confinement OF the Ital-
ian prison With tears In his eyes
he told of his crime According to
his story. he killed the girl in a flu
rious outburst of passion because she
had repealed his advances. The girl
had come into his shop to have her
skates sharpened His advances to
her were repulsed Then he became
Jealous, He admitted he attacked the
girl before he killed her Then he
; Il Ma ~ -
hurying 1t in the cellar under his
shop. Before he made his confession
CoCchi was on the verge of mental
collapse. When 1t was all over and
he was returned to his cell he ex-
pressed his relief. I'm glad it's all
over, he said. 1T was nightmare.
am ready to suffer any penalty"
But if Cocchi is not extradicted
and is convicted of the crime the
/ out to him Is life imprisonment.
Italy has no capital punishment.
Despite the fact that the Cruger
crime has now been cleared up. there
will be no let-up in the investigation
of the police department and the
iramifications of the white slave traf-
nc. A thorough probe Of both have
been ordered. 1t win be thorough.
Police Commissioner Woods believes
others may be implicated in the Cru
ger crime Twenty witnesses were
examined by District Attorney Swan
today Among them were gas inspec-
tors who We're prevented from going
into Cocchi's cellar the day after tho
Cruger girl disappeared,
william Bullock, director of the
bureau of city inquiry. issued a state
ment today saying eighty seven muir
ders committed in New York since
January /. 1915, still remain unsolved
"as a result of police inefficiency."
My God! Oh. my husband-my
husband is a murderer Oh, my poor
husband" These exclamation were
uttered by Mrs. Cocchi when she was
told her husband had confessed to
the Cruger murder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Slavic Mission Given Enthusi-
astic Reception by Law
makers Of Nation
AUTOGRAPHS TRIUMPH
is NOT POSSIBLE
Ambassador Declares His
Country Will Be Worthy
Partner in League Of Honor.
To Visit Washineton's Tomb

Washington June 23.--Amh or
Boris Bakhmetieff. representative of
the new Russia. tomorrow will visit
the tomb of George Washington. and
there seek inspiration to carry out
pledges he carries from his native land
10 fight TO the death for liberty and
freedom The party will go down on
the presidents yacht. the Mayfower.
The die is cast, there can be no
turning back" declared Ambassador
Bakhmetief Russia will continue
10 battle for right and democracy and
with united people will show the
world that out of the ashes of OPP
preston and injustice new and mag
niffcent structure has been reared"
The ambassador repeated his
pledges of Allegiance TO the cause OK
the allies to congress today.
The house rose as one man when
the be.pectaoied Bakhmetieff said
clearly and distinctly:
May state with all emphasis that
Russia rejects any idea of separate
peace.
Great Applause Fellows.
His next words were lost in storm
OF applause. He was forced to delay
while the cheering interrupted
broke on the faces OF tbs roundheAd-
ed Ruaeaans ofieers who formed part
Of the foreign mission One slapped
his sabre enthusiastically.
What Russia is aiming for IL the
esta nlishment of a Arm and iastin s
peace between democratic nations"
proceeded Bakhmetef. The triumph
OF. German autocracy would render
such peace impossible. II would be
the source Of the greatest misery and
besides that a threatening menace TO
Rass4A's freedom
Gentlemen. ! close my address by
saying Russia will not fail to BE- a
worthy partner in the league Of
honor.
The reception rendered the Russians
was unsurpassed by that given 10 any
visiting mission. The galleries were
packed with women in their light
colored frocks Scores Of senators oc-
cupied seats with the representatives,
we'll nigh all Of whom were present
There was a great air OF sincerity
about the whole proceeding. Bakhme-
tieff's address. delivered In clear and
most understandab English, vihrat-
Cd optimism and high ideals as he
related the story OF the world change
in Russia
Speaker Clark welcomed the mis-
sion. saying:
When our fathers proclaimed this
republic there was but one other on
earth-Switrerland Now thanks be
70 God, there are twenty seven."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
WASTE NO FOODS IN INTOXICANTS
new RAILROAD MAY
Cross POTOMAC RIVER
Seeretary Baker Approves Plan of
Washington and Newport News
short Line

Especial to The Richmond Virginian-}
Baltimore, Nd. June 23--The fnal
obstacle to the construction of the pro-
prosed new railroad connecting Balti-
more. Washington and Newport News,
Va, was removed today when Secre-
tary Of War Baker approved the plans
OF the Washington and Newport News
short line railroad for a. bridge over
the Potomac river. The bridge will
cross the river at Riverside. Charles
county. Md, to Metomkin Point Va. 1t
is understood that the new railroad
has made arrangements for entrance
into Baltimore over the tracks Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. From
Washington TO Newport News the line
will be Of entirely new construction.
This will be the only bridge across
the Potomac between Washington and
the mouth of the river,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
ARREST MISS VERNON
AND THREE OTHERS
nixance to Appear in Court
Monday Morning.

Washington, June 23.--wth four
more "pickets" arrested today the suf-
fragists continue to defy the police and
declare they will faunt their ban
ners before the White House tomor-
row and Monday
Their plans for gaining notoriety
through creating disturbances in front
of the executive mansion nipped in
the bud by the police. the suffragists
turned their energies to issuing state
ments and interviews and all day long
the typewriters clicked merrily at 81
Madison Place.
Each statement claimed the pickets
were being treated untustly. The
women arrested today were Mrs. Law
renee Lewis. of Philadelphia. and Miss
Gladys Griener. OF Baltimore. just as
they unfurled a banner at the White
House gates, and Miss Mabel Vernon
and Miss Virginia Arnold, who at
tempted to fiaunt bAnnerabefore the
members OF the Russian mission when
they visited the capitol All four were
released on their avn recognizance {
appear IN court NondAv nerulng.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Final Vote Was 365 to 5.
Texas Contributing Three
Members of the Opposition
BARKLEY DRIVES In
PROHIBITION FEATURE
After Warm Debate and De.
feat of Several Amendments
Prohibition Wins by Safe
Vote-Sensational Episode

Washington, June 23--By the
overwhelming vote OF 3d5 to ),
the house at 1890 O'Clock to-
night passed the Lever food con.
troll bill The five members vot-
ing against the bill were MrLe-
more, Democrat. of Texas; Stay
den. Democrat. OF Texas: Young,
Democrat, of Texas: Mcckcr, Re-
publican. of Missouri. and Ward,
Republican, Of New York,
In the last moment OF Discus
sion, by vote of IFS to 1875,
LanCuards, of New York. amend
ed the bill so that all employees
of the food controller would come
under civil service regulations ey-
cept those who offered their ser.
vice without pay.
In order to compensate for the
intoxicants that my be seized by
the president under the bill, Lem
root Of Wisconsin. unsucssessfuliy
tried to increase by $3.50, coo 900
the approprie ton carried In the
hill