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Evening star., 1917-11-01

Formal opening of the room and
board bureau Of the Washington Cham
Der Of Commerce took place today.
Although the organization is in the
midst of moving into its new quarters, GIL
18th street northwest. President A. Left
wich Sinclair felt that the demand for
accommodations by new arrivals in WASH
ington is SO great that no time should be
lost in opening the bureaus where all
Washingtonians having facilities to pro-
vide rooms or board or both can register.
This action was taken after numerous
calls had been made on the Chamber of
Commerce to aid In helping newcomers
to obtain lodging. The Civil Service Com
mission. Red Cross. National Defense
agencies requested the chamber to under
take to find accommodations for their
employees
President Sinclair has issued a call
spond patriotically in providing ac-
commodations at reasonable rates for
the newcomers. 'In this hour let cor
diality. hospitality and patriotism be
the motto of every resident of the ma
tion's capital" he urged today.
President Sinclair today sent let
ter to Maj. Raymond W. Pullman. su-
perintendent Of police. asking that the
police may be allowed to help in list
ing rooming and boarding houses.
ber is in direct supervision of the new
bureau. which Is believed by the
officers of the organization to be one
of the most important works ever un-
dertaken by the body.
J. a. Mc1lhenny. president of the
United States Civil Service Commission,
called attention to the need for ac-
commodations.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
TESTIMONIALS OF PRAISE
OF LATE PASTOR RUSSELL
Bible Students in Convention Here
Pay Tribute to His Life
and Teachings.

Testimonials of praise and eulogies
of the life of Pastor c. G. Russell, the
famous Bible student, who dice year
ago yesterday. were given by delegates
from eighteen states at the annual
convention of the International Bible
Students Association in Masonic Tenn
pie today. Many Of the delegates pres
ent had been Influenced by the teach
ings and life of Pastor Russell and
testimonials to his life and the wisdom Of
his teachings were many.
In his Introductory speech J. A. Du-
vail Of Washington praised the life Of
the Bible student and was answered
by the chairman of the convention, W.
F. Hudgings. E. S. Smith of Washing
ton presided.
Discourses by Messrs. Crist and Rel
mer on the life and teachings Of Pas
tor Russell will be held this evening at
the meeting at Elks' Hall, 919 H street
northwest.
The convention will hold its daily
sessions In the Masonic Temple every
day this week. closing Sunday night
with love feast In Elks' Hall.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
italian Troops Sure
They Can Turn Tables
on Austr0-Germans
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
LONDON, November Reuters 8
correspondent at Italian army head
quarters sends the following:
Perfect order prevailS among the
Italian troops on their new line of de-
fense. They are eager again to offer
combat to the enemy and are confident
Of their ability to turn the tables upon
the Austro-Germans.
"All the British troops on the Italian
front were able to withdraw from the
Italian main body. a majority of them
in safety.
"Only six of seventy British Red
Cross ambulances weer taken by the
enemy, but eight were abandoned in
a disabled condition. Two units and
also twelve nurses Of the second and
third units, as well as twelve nurses
Of the first unit, have not yet reached
the concentration posts. but it is be-
lieved they have been delayed owing
to. the difficulty Of transit, =.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
All Sections of Italy
Are Welded Together;
Politics Is Suppressed

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. November 1.-The disaster
on the Isonzo has welded together all
sections of italy and has suppressed
political antagonism, says the Milan
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph,
who adds that everything is being done
to meet the invasion. Troops are be-
ing rushed from depots and all avail
able sources being drawn upon. All
the great arteries Of transport are be-
ing utilized for military purposes.
Hundreds of convalescent officers in
all hospitals are demanding that they
be sent to the front. Eight hundred
such applications were made in Rome
alone.
The whole third army of the Carso,
with its guns and material, got away
safely. the correspondent adds. and will
give battle when the time comes"
The Austro Germans are being held in
check and the concentration on the
Venetian plains is proceeding without
hindrance.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
BRITISH THREAT REVEALED.
Diplomatic Incident Of Spanish.
American War Told by Reid.

NEW YORK. November IA diplo-
matte incident at the time Of the
Spanish American war. involving
threat to use the British fleet against
any naval power seeking to hamper
the war operations of the United
States. was revealed by Sir George
Houstoun Reid. former prime minister
Of Australia. in an address here yester-
day at luncheon given in his honor
by the merchants association.
.It is not well known that there was
q project Of sending a naval demon
stration from Europe during your last
war" Sir George tsaid. Lord Sails
bury was approached got this from
private, tndisputable aythority-and
he said. I will have none Of It. He
was asked: Suppose Europe sends one
tell you what about 1t. II you begin
that sort OF game you will find the
British feet facing you"
Evening star., 1917-11-01

that standing in the theaters be pro-
hibited in the interest OF reducing the
hre hazard. but 1t is not thought prob
able that the Commissioners will go to
this extreme.
Iroquois Survivor Alarmed.
A survivor of the Iroquois Theater
fire, in Chicago. has written to Mr.. Gar
diner about the local situation. empha-
sizing the crowded condition on Sun
days. 'r
'T note that the regulations requiring
the aisles to be cleared are observed,
but. in my opinion. the danger lies in
the crowds that congregate back OF the
rails" said Commissioner Gardiner to-
day. "The Commissioners have ample
power under the act OF February IS.
1892, to regulate the moving picture
theaters. and I shall recommend to the
board that adequate steps be taken to
remedy these dangerous conditions. Pa
irons should not be jammed in the rear
of the theater and should be informed
when all seats are sold"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Effect of the Sheppard Law
as Relating to Prohibition
Is Brought Under Discussion

The Sheppard law for the District Of
Columbia, which went into effect at mid
night last night, is an anti-saloon law rath-
er than a prohibition measure. While it
prohibits the manufacture. importation or
sale Of alcoholic beverages in the District.
It permits the Importation of liquor.
wines and beer for personal use. No
limit is fixed to the quantity that may be
so imported. but the law makes 1t illegal
to import alcoholic beverages and use
them to defeat the purposes OF the law.
The outstanding provisions OF the law
are as follows:
Absolute prohibition of the manu-
facture for sale or gift. importation for
sale or gift, the sale and the exporta-
ton of any alcoholic or any prohibit
ed liquors for beverage purposes or
for any other than scientific. medicinal,
mechanical or other
purposes.
The term alcoholic liquors includes
whisky. brandy. rum, gin. wine, ale.
porter, beer, cordia1s, hard or ferment-
ed cider, alcoholic bitters. ethyl alco-
hol, all malt liquors and all other alco-
holic liquors.
Penalties provided: Any person, COM
pany, association, club or corporation
or their agents or officers who shall
violate the law shall be deemed guilty
Of a miSdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be fined not less than $500 or more
than $1,000, and shall be Imprisoned in
the District Jail or workhouse for a
period of not less than thirty days or
more than one year for each offense.
Druggists are permitted to sell alco-
holic liquors for medicinal purposes on
prescriptions of physicians; they may
also sell medicinal compounds contain
ing malt extracts or alcohol. providing
they are unfit for beverage purposes,
without q physicians prescription.
All transportation companies which
ship intoxicating liquors into the Dis
trict are required to keep a record in
which shall be entered the name OF the
person to whom shipped and amount
and kind of liquor, together with an
affidavit of the person receiving the
Intoxicating liquors.
The keeping of alcoholic liquors and
the serving Of the same in any club
whether by locker system or other
wise, is prohibited.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
WOMEN IN WAR WORK.
Two-Day Drive for Registration
Starts in PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, November 1.-As a
part of the nationwide movement to
enlist women in war work. a two-day
drive was started throughout Pennsyl-
vania today to register women for
service. Gov. Brumbaugh. in a proc
lamation. designated November 1 and
2 as registration days and urged the
women of the state to register for
such service ''as their abilities and the
great significance of the movement
may suggest
The work Is under the supervision
of the Pennsylvania women's commit
tee of the Council of National Defense.
Registration booths were opened at
stores. at the headquarters of womens
organizations and other convenient
places.
More than GOO. 900 women in Phila-
delphia alone are available for service
according to those in charge of the
work.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
BRITISH LOSE 82,377
MEN DURING OCTOBER

LONDON. November british cas-
ualties reported during the month Of
October totaled S2.377. The losses were
divided as follows:
Officers killed or died of wounds,
LAS: men. 1885.
Officers wounded or missing, Abb:
men. 61.s14. ....M
The October losses compare favor.
ably for the British with those report
ed during September. which totaled
104.59S. During October Field Marshal
Haig undertook several renewals of
the big drive in Flanders, making no.
table progress in the process still un-
der way of driving a wedge into the
German lines which is threatening a
wide sector in Belgium and northern
France.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
LABOR BUREAU HAS JOBS.
Employment at Road Work for So
Per Day Is Offered.

Laborers can get jobs at So day for
a years work at road construction, an
nounces the United States employment
service of the Department of Labor.
The following opportunities are an
nounced for men in the District: ac-
countants. auto mechanics. bushelmen
buffers. carpenters. 62a cents per hour;
compositor and job press feeder, coll
lectors. drivers, $12 to SIS per week;
electricians or dynamo tenders, elevator
conductors. $40 per week; fremen, floor
walkers. hospital orderlies. insurance
solicitors. janitors. kitchen men. labor
ers. 80 per day, one years work, road
constructions. messengers, $50 per
month: patnters, pin boys, So per week
store porters. stenographers. tailors. $1S
to SIS per week; walters. and watch
maker1.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
10000 ITALIANS CAPTURED
NEAR LOWER TAGLIAMENT0
is BERLlN'S NEWEST CLAIM
Continued from First Page.)

italian operations: 1.-The fact that
Gen Won Buelow with an inconsider-
able force of German troops has burst
through the Julian front and that
Austrian columns have found other
badly defended points in the Carnic
Alps is certainly very unfortunate and
we have no need to minimize the grav-
ity Of the situation. Italy's eastern
frontier temporarily is lost"
The correspondent finds silver lin
ing to the cloud in that although the
season approaches for the operations
in France and Flanders to die down.
there is nothing to prevent fighting on
the italian plains throughout the win
ter. This is advantageous to the side
with the greatest resources He adds:
'"The Germans beckon US to the Italian
front and with a very hearty good will
we shall oblige them"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
DENIES COMMUTERS REQUEST.
Court Refuses to Give I. C. C. Juris-
diction Over CAPITAL Traction Line.

Justice Siddons of the District Su-
preme Court has declined to grant
q mandamus asked by c. Elton James
and other commuters on the line of
tho Washington and Old Dominion
Railway Company to compel the Inter-
state Commerce Commission to take
jurisdiction of the Capital Traction
Company and to make inquiry into the
legality of the discontinuance of mu-
tual transfer arrangements between
the two companies.
In overrulins demurrer OF the
commuters attorneys. E. Hilton Jack
son, J. T. Sherrier and Robert H.
Turner. to the answer Of the COM
mission denying its Jurisdiction over
the Capital Traction Company the
court held that the amendments to
the interstate commerce act passed
juno 1S. 1910. would seem to make
clear the congressional purpose not
to confer jurisdiction on the commits
sion.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
10000 ON STRIKE IN OIL
FIELDS, LEADERS REPORT
Operators In Texas and Louisiana
Sections Report Conditions as
More Encouraging.
HOUSTON, Te

HOUSTON. Tex. November 1.-Ac-
cordfng to strike leaders here, fully
10000 workers in sixteen oil-pfoduc-
ing fields of Texas and Louisiana went
out at midnight Wednesday, and at Z
o'clock Thursday morning general
strike headquarters said official noti-
fication had been received that every
union went out "a hundred per cent
strong"
From general headquarters of the
oil operators. representing ten of the
largest producing companies in the
strike district. the situation was off,
cial1y reported as Encouraging"
No disorders had been reported today.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
PRESIDENT WELCOMES BRAZIL.
Action Against Germany Strength
ems Friendship With o. S., He Saws.

President Wilson sent the following
message to President Braz of Brazil
upon the occasion of that country's
declaration of war against Germany:
"Dr. Wenceslao Braz, President of
Brazil. Rio de Janeiro:
ALLOW me. speaking for the people
and the government of the United
States. to say with what genuine pleas
ure and heartfelt welcome we hail the
association with ourselves and the
other nations united in war with Ger
many Of the great republic OF Brazil.
Her action in this time Of crisis binds
even closer the bonds Of friendship
which already united the two republics,
WOODROW WILSON"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
TAKE INA BOARDER"
IS CALL Of CAPITAL
Chamber Of Commerce Opens Bureau
to Help Provide for
Newcomers.

All persons who can provide
room. board or both for the new
employees In Washington are
urged by President A. Leftwich
Sinclair Of the WashinRton Cham-
ber OF Commerce to register Mt
once with the organization new
"room and board" bureau. I'd
floor. GIL 18th street northwest.
No registrations will be taken
by telephone.
All should be In writing and
contain this informntiOns Name.
address. telephone number. mum.
Der OF rooms, number OF persons
that can be accommodated. rates
per day. week, month. with meals
or without.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
To Ordain New Bishop of Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga. November 1.-Epis-
copal bishops from number OF south
ern states and clergy prominent in the
Episcopal denomination were here to-
day to attend the ordination of Rev.
Henry ]. Mikell as bishop of the
diocese Of Atlanta. DR.. Mikel1 was
chosen to succeed the late Bishop Gle
land Kinlock Nelson.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Observes Reformation Anniversary.

NEW YORK. November 1.-Gov
Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania was the
principal speaker at the celebration
of the four hundredth anniversary Of
the reformation in Carnegie Hall here
last night. The celebration was ar
ranged by the New York reformation
auadri-centenary committee organized
By the Lutheran Societxs
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Canadian Elections December II.

OTTAWA, November 1.-The Canadian
elections are to be held December II.
Prime Minister Borden, in a statement,
urges that traditional liberal and con-
servative party lines be dIsregarded and
that the issues of the election be limited
to compulsory military service as op-
posed to referendum on conscrtption.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Destruction Of Stores.

The Italian general staff. the writ
er says, naturally has placed a severe
ban on all descriptions of what hap
pened during the last few days. but
has permitted the sending of a descrip-
ton of the destruction of Italian stores.
The correspondent says:
THE sky was constantly springing into
a livid flare like an instantaneous sunset,
followed by deep grumbling roar Black
clouds OF smoke were outlined against the
glowing heavens. Ammunition depots
were being blown up, stores were being
burned and bridges DESTROYED. The glare
Of explosives gave light of ghastly brill
lance over the throngs Of the retreat
ing army.
"A rainstorm broke and lasted for three
hours. often with extreme violence. 1t
added to the hardships Of the retreat, al
ready severe enough, and must have
meant death to many Of those wounded
while covering the retreat, but it delayed
the enemy's advance by swelling the
rivers, softening the ground to mud and
making air reconnaissances and bombing
raids on congested roads and railways i'm
possible Such are the outlines Of the
story OF which fuller details are not per-
mitted.
1.-THE situation undoubtedly is grave.
but the silence which the interests of the
army now impress must not be construed
as an indication that things are worse
than they actually are. The blow has
been severe. but it will not crush Italy"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
FOOD PLEDGE CAMPAIGN
IN THE DISTRICT SOON
Administrator Clarence r. Wilson
Tells Of Plan to Enroll $4,000
Households.

In his first address before Washing
ton audience since being appointed
food administrator for the District Of
Columbia. Clarence r. Wilson today
said his first definite object in his new
position would be to enroll the $4,000
households in Washington as members
of the food administration. and that
after that the details Of such problems
as prices and controlling of supplies
through licenses would be taken up.
Mr.. Wilson's address. which was very
brief. was made before meeting OF
the Twentieth Century Club at All
Souls Church. 14th and l. streets
northwest. He admitted that he was
somewhat dismayed when appointed
to his present large task. but that
within few hours he found he was
Many Offers Of Aid.
Il found the people of the District
already had begun the work Of food
conservation. and were doing all they
could through various agencies to help
the government in this respect" said
many offers OF voluntary aid that I am
sure II we can only get together we
will accomplish great results.
you are doubtless aware that a food
pledge card campaign began last Mon
day throughout all the United States,
except here in Washington, where we
had no organization ready to do such
work. But we will start our local
campaign here some time late this
month. and my first definite object will
be to get every one Of the $4,000 fami-
lies enrolled If possible. Then we will
know where our friends are and who
those arc who, through apathy or
Evening star., 1917-11-01
All British Guns Saved
by Retreating Italians;
Munitions DESTROYED
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. November AL the Brit
ish guns with the Italian army were
saved, according to a British cores
pondent at italian headquarters, who
says that the spirits of the British gun
ners are good. Lack of transport which
could not be allowed to them was their
whole trouble. One gun was so near
to having to be abandoned that the
breach mechanism was destroyed. How
ever, the gun was saved eventually.
The correspondent who accompanied
the retreat of the Sd italian Army from
the Carso In a dispatch dated Tuesday
says that the troops were cheerful and
good tempered. and 1t was evident that
firmness Of command could reorganize
them into a fighting force. The Duke
of Aosta. commander Of the Sd Army
was calm and confident Monday night
as his army had saved nearly all it's
guns.
The right wing of the I'd Army
also fell back regularly from Sabotino
and Gorilla. The troops on the left
of the I'd Army also were retiring
steadily from their mountain positions
so as to get into line with the left Of
the new defensive front.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER r 1917.
work.
Weekly Tan. ON Food.

WeS6Y 9aQO On FOOD.
A second address along similar lines
was made by Ar. Wilson this afternoon
ct q demonstration Of food conservation
methods in the auditorium Of Wood
ward & Lothrop's department store.
Demonstrations and talks on food
saving viii bo made In the auditorium
every Thursday afternoon during the
month. and samples of war bread"
baked at the war kitchen In McPher-
son place, viii be distributed.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

Maura May Be Spanish Premier.
MADRID, November liking AL
fonso has asked Antonio Maura, the
former premier, to form a cabinet.
senor Maura is q leader of the con-
servative party.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
ADVENT Of DRY DISTRICT
OCCASION FOR REJOICING
General Committee Under Direction
of Anti-Saloon League 0rganiza-
tions Holds Celebration.

The advent Of "dry" Washington was
celebrated today under the direction OF
a general committee representing all
Anti-Saloon League organizations in the
District. The celebration will be con-
tinued for several days and will emo
with a mass meeting at Polls Tneaeer
Sunday afternoon, November IL, when
Secretary Daniels of the Navy Depart
ment will preside and William Jennings
Bryan will be one of the speakers.
With many prohibition advocates. m
GLIDING ministers from various cnurches
and representatives from organizations
of the city, in attendance, special DAY
of nrayer and praise in celebration OF
dry" Washington began at ~ ociock
this morning and will continue through. .
out the day at the First Congregaelonai
Church. The celebration is being neio
under the auspices of the Women
Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. EN-
ma Sanford Shelton, president OF ene
District of Columbia W. c. T. o., pre-
sided.
Many Speakers on Program.
The speakers included Rev. DR.. J. J.
Muir and Rev. DR.. Cousins, represent
Clark Of the Friends Church: Rev. DR..
Henry Mitchell. representing the Meth
odist Episcopal Church; Rev. DR..
]. Forrest r. Prettyman. representing
the Methodist Episcopal Church South;
Rev. DR.. Harvey Trout and Rev. Pr:
Franklin T. Bryan. representing the
Methodist Protestant Church; Rev: DR..
H. s. Smith. representing the Eplsco-
pal Church: Rev. DR.. Charles p. Fultz
of the United Brtehern Church: Rev.
DR.. Martin. representing the Congre-
gational Church; Rev. DR.. Norman w.
Phillips, representing the Adventists;
Rev Dr. Charles Wood. represent
ing the Presbyterian Church; Rev.
Eugene Hannah. representing the
Catholic Church: Charles Boha.
Mr. Atwell, representing the Y. NJ.
c. A.; Rev Dr. Bagby and Rey. DR.. Earl
Wiley, representing the Christian
Church; John r. Mahoney. represent
ing the Jonadabs; John Moore. repre-
senting the Rechabites; Albert E. Shoe
ing the Anti-Saloon League: Rev. Dr.
Anstadt, representing the Lutheran
Church; Rev. Brooks. representing the
colored churches; Mrs. Scott, represent
ing the W. C. T. u, No. 2; Ashby Jump.
representing the Epworth League: Har-
tian Endeavor Union: Miss Florence
Brown, representing the Y. w. c. A..
and Mrs. Edna Taylor. representing the
Young Peoples Branch OF the w. c.
T. U.
continued at a mass meeting OF Sunday
school teachers and young peoples So
cieties at the First Congregational
Church at 7:45 pm.
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of
will be celebrated at the annual con-
yention of the Sunday School Associa-
ton of the District Of Columbia. at
Calvary Baptist Church.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
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