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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
GOVERNOR TO SIGN BILL
FOR DRY PRINCE GEORGES
Maryland Executive Announces He
Will Make Measure Law
Wednesday Night.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

STATEHOUSE, ANNAPOLIS. June
!23.-Gov. Harrington announced tonight
he would sign the bill making Prince
Georges county bone dry" November l.
He will afix his signature to this and
other war measures passed by the as
sembly next Wednesday night.
1t is expected that by that time the
legislature will have adjourned. although
just now the members are in an APP
parent deadlock over an election bill
relating to soldiers voting. but the OBJ
jective of which is the repeal of the
Wilson ballot law, applicable to the
southern Maryland counties.
The fact that the Maryland legisla-
ture passed the bone dry" bill appli-
cable to Prince Georges county has
caused no little CONSERVATION. among
the business men of that section, par
ticularly those engaged in the liquor
traffic
Factors Which Helped Pass Bill.
That the city of Washington will be dry
beginning November /. in accordance
with an act of Congress. and the pro-
posed early establishment of one Of the
Oh NY CAHtOHtlCutS Oil DIG ucdi ALI
napolis Junction. not many miles remov-
ed from the Prince Georges county line.
where some 10000 or 10000 soldiers are
to go into training, were the primary
reasons for the enactment of this bone
dry" law.
The Prince Georges liquor bill precipi-
tated a big fight in the assembly. and the
letter from Secretary of the Navy
Daniels. which pointed out the moral
effect Of the closeness of the army camp
site, had a telling effec: among the
other county members in spite of the
fact that Delegate Fisher of Prince
Georges and others made a hard fight
to prevent 1t going through. Among
other arguments advanced by the advo-
Gates of the bill, Of which Delegate
Blandford was the author. 1t was pointed
out that with Washington to become dry
in the fall Prince Georges would be the
dumping ground for the liquor element.
Classed az Emergency Measure.
The bill was classed by the law
makers as an emergency measure, and
in this connection, because there was
no referendum provision carried in the
bill. there was much talk about An
napolis today as to why an effort was
not made to include the Brooklyn and
Curtis Bay sections of Anne Arundel
county. ard even Annapolis. in its pro-
parently did not grasp the situation and
no effort in that direction was made.
The lacking of an amendment on the
bill to make these sections dry could
easily have been accomplished under the
circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
German Artillery Blind.
Kill More Than 200 Teutons.

only sixty-two French erenadiers and
portable machine gunners, occupied the
position coveted by the Germans and
not only drove off the attacking forces,
but pursued them and captured con-
and in doing so killed more than 200
Germans.
On the Chemin-des-D Danes also the
Germans launched yesterday a number
or attacks. some of which resulted in
most desperate ENGAGEMENTS. In the
neighborhood of La Royere farm the
ground was covered with German bodies.
while the only success the Germans
achieved was to gain possession of a
short section or front French trench.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Rush to Go Ahead.

When President Wilson's proclama-
ton was prepared the army was short
men and $4,000 reserves for all arms.
The cavalry. signal corps. engineers and
other branches had been filled up. Since
then 10000 men have been accepted,
but the recruiting rush will go ahead to
secure as many more than 10000 as may
offer themselves and be acceptable.
When expansion of the regular army
20 its full authorized strength OF $780,
80 was ordered April /. the service
yas 1870 men below that total. Since
Snen about $4,000 men have been OBJ
fAined and are now under training.
Cautonments have been built for them.
clothing. supplies aid equipment Sc
cured. and within a very short period at
least four full infantry divisions will
be ready for transportation to Europe
Whenever the President may decide to
Returns for the nrst day of recruit
Ing week will not be available until
Monday. Then the War Department
and today. Unless the department is
to fail in its effort to fill up to war
strength during the week. an average
Of nearly 10000 men a day must be OBJ
have been accepted each day for the
last several weeks. Fridays recruiting
dropped to its lowest ebb. with only
I'll men accepted.
Mr.. Baker Appeals to Newspapers.
An appeal to the newspapers to aid
in securing recruits was made yester-
day by Secretary Baker. who said that
without the cooperation OF the press
the recruiting campaign must fail. The
Secretary issued this statement. adj
dressed to the editors of all news
papers:
President Wilson has by proclama-
ton fixed the week beginning today as
recruiting week for the regular army.
The army needs and expects to obtain
during the week 10000 men to NIL every
regiment to war strength. The men
cannot be obtained. however. without
the hearty cooperation of the Ameri-
can press.
IT am relying confidently upon the
patriotism Of the press in this emery
ency and know that the newspapers
will cooperate fully with the recruit
ing service throughout the week to
make recruiting week another splendid
demonstration of the spirit of the coun-
try"
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26
THE INEVITABLE.

Major General Oioethals and Nj
Denmau are big, patriotic metz.
They are nn; less patriotic beeaiise
they have been forced 90 resiwn bf
a direct irreconcilablr conflict ~
opinion from the first. neither
man knew wbai 0uth1riiy WAS hi,.
Both took things for granted The
whole mlddlc was the outcome ~
n confusion of responsibility Ia
removing them President Wilson
has taken step toward ships Thi.
:. no time 20 play iagorltes or ~
pct mon who tout gei results
II mas ne utu iar '0ngress o. pui
u string pu ~. finger Boa order "a
remember 'imerai Derihals aud
SIR Do0maa whcn ihc final de
eision become. imperative 0n Mr
ll0Ot
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26
ONE MAN

kcrcnsky, with an hi hnrra
ideals finds himself jtt iH
q period OF crime au umurhptiol.
he II the man who uUis, save lHc
people from themselves ~ has
the confidence of tlc Sold aHi
the Workmen be- in. tll, ry,pe, t
of the less rahii nNellortmh bW
bomb may do for hm before hr
gets started Ills responsibility &,
enormous his zeal Is unlimited
but there are physicnl dlfiiculDcs
to he Nrmounted. railor Or be-
stood against the wall. spi,, "a Uy
fcrrcted out, nniagonistlr rrlir,
Ia hc brought 10 inc oe cSiirpAird
Aud the army IS huuoNcombcj
with cowardicc INSTRUMENTATION
II turns tail like a Nrtmian lrc,
aud breaks down throughout Gnll
cia, forsuking StMislal liali4
and even rarnopal orrupleJ b
l91ll Ii Is mnul. shameful
state Of affairs brought uu h'
fools who seek Separate mHsp
or a general peace hestcnrd'hN 'hl
surrender OF Russia AMI mau!
moEths must elapSe before ul ihi
shattered authority can i, boan,
together. even Il hercnsky sue
cecds Ia using cannan 20 make hi
meaning clear just the same.
must he horne Ia mind that ih
Russian people, as nation, layo
war; mot for lbs own sake, or ia
advantages 20 be gained from IL
other than freedom from Teueni
hiotatlnn.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26
Thursday, July 70. 1917
IN YOU CAN 7 WRITE,
TELFC.A PH.

Congress b Zoo conscientious o.
fears to lct fself % j. hr
lieves itself 90 hr the requisite
yeast Of dcmoeruc Three hrmh
therefore arc heiifr ihWto.e QUIZ
food.conirel pmcshug fhc NDiI.n
Nation, Is un nhonlua'lUu H
eyes Of the Lord Cmsrcs, end.
un words. words. words aWf
and M never az ea.e Delain
recreation icnlou.N 4p.re m %
cupboard " mrun Wel
dviduaily hui Is n Hdlr o.
suspicious. mrd,llcsouir ,gU'uUs
dominecrlug cranky 81. u.u
Gcrmnuy. thr carbon ip u
autorra~ wages war NitI .i,r
est nncnrss Before luran mt
free from ihe magrs l.Ioui l'eol
took course hS correspondence
from the Kaiser Whru Z mm
20 action aud war Is 800 appfr
81 action one mnu musi nate tlr
say. Napoleon $50 ua tnhr
popular vote sos ha dras'ou
Lincoln did nu' play hrhI2mr-c
for Congress
What lhg United STA, rA.
10 day Is a recognized fnpUI inr
quick decisions. even nt thr reN oi
mistakes The wHsicd hmr s. fm
neglected opporinnly GailWol|
a. alive with the iomh- aI m
dicision. Where There B. euuluaou
there IS lack 81 pfoeu.A Wru
TO Morris Sheppard ml ,mr'
4. Culhcrson ami tH Nriuus uwm
beers OF tongres. FROM fpNue
Write 20 them tn luN Ten fttu
that You favor power DOB tnr hHnd
of the President thai wm aro rou
WINGED thai the successful pro~cu
ton 90 ihe 6rcn Wan irmlul
immediate action ihai sou arl
specially Interested m tm wopr
supervision of lood lha WoH ar
willing to leave 30 io lioo,rr fh
man who meets with lhe upw,a
of Woodrow WILSON NaN, puil
that you consider VICTORY more m
portant than any mau or m
party, aud damn lhp doal ler
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26
LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE

Representative Pope will do wei
TO let the South Texas Normal
alone. Ii he attempts a probe, he
will create enmity between friends
aud get nowhere for his pains
kingsville is no Abilene the see
ond.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26

Address hil business communications
nnd make out an checks dfafis. money
orders and expfesr orders so Tho caller
Publishing Company Az Items sr.
tlcles and Communications should BE-
addressed To Editor. Corpus christi
Caller.
------~--~-------.--->---e-e- ---~---- r. 49,
Entered 40 second class matter ~ Tho
Postoffice IN Corpus Christi. Texas
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-26

Il c.H.r having tho largest eA'
vos best advertising resaR1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

by Lord French, commander of the British
home forces, reads:
The latest reports indicate that from
sixteen to twenty enemy airpianes TOOK
part in last nights air raid Three groups
of raiders crossed the Kent coast between
6:15 and 6.25 pm. Three other groups
crossed the Essex coast between 10 and
AIT sfx groups made toward london
1l4est OF the raiders we're turned back by
gunfre at various places. only about i've
the capital between Z and pm.
After the main attack on London
had terminated a single airplane made
its way over the capital about 8 pm.
Two Of Crew Captured.
"One raider. hit by gunffre, finally
came down in the sea of the Kentish
coast. two of it's crew of three men be-
ing captured alive by an armed trawler.
There is reason to suppose that another
enemy airplane came down in the chan
mel. but this has not been confirmed up
to the present.
"one of our pilots attacked and fired
as the latter was in the act of dropping e
bombs on London from height of
1900 feet. Another of our pilots also
engaged the enemy over London, and
a third in the vicinity of the capital at
II. 900 feet. All our machines returned
safely.
Full reports of the casualties and
damage in London have not yet been
received.
Bombs also were dropped at various
places in Kent and Essex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

One of the German airpianes which
took part in last nights raid over
England was brought down and an
other is believed to have been de-
stroyed, the war office announces
From sixteen to twenty raiders. divid-
ed into six. groups. endeavored to
reach London. but only Ave succeeded
in dropping bombs on the city.
After the main attacks Of the raid
ers ceased single airplane flew over
London at about o'clock.
The raider known definitely to have
been destroyed was hit by the fire OF
anti-aircraft guns and finally dropped
into the sea off Kent. Two of the
crew of three were captured alive by an
armed trawler.
There is reason to believe another
raider dropped into the English chan
mel, says the report
British pilot fired two drums OF
ammunition into a raider as 1t was
dropping bombs on London from a
height of 1900 feet.
The following official communication
in regard to casualties was given out:
Last nights air raid casualties were:
Ten killed and seventy injured in Lon
don. only FIVE injured outside London
Several fires occurred. The material
damage was not serious. There was
no damage to naval or military estab-
lfshments.
Lord French's Statement.
The text of the statement issued today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
CITY OF NAPLES SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
British Steamer, While Under Con-
voy Of Destroyers, Went Down
December 5.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, December 1s.-
Sinking of the British steamer City of
Naples December 5. while under convoy
of destroyers. by a German submarine
was reported on the arrival here today
OF an American steamship. The British
vessel, which was in ballast and was
under charter to the White Star line,
was just ahead of the American ship
when struck by a torpedo. This was
at a point five days from Plymouth.
England. the. master of the American
vessel reported.
After the City of Naples was struck
destroyers dropped four depth bombs
over the spot where the submarine was
believed to have been. The American
captain did not know whether these
reached their mark and did not know
what became of the crew OF the Brit
tsh vessel.
Tho City OF Naples registered 3,7I4
tons. was butt in 1908 at New Castle
England. and was owned by the Eiler-
man Lines. Limited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION
OF WHITE SLAVE ACT

BOSTON. Mass. December 1s.-Called
today as the chief witness for the gov
ernment in the case of John johnson,
a negro OF Charleston, w. Va, charged
with violation of the Mann act, Miss
Edith Godbey testified that she went
from Charleston to Catlettsburg. KY,
to join the defendant at his request and
that he provided her with transporta-
tion two days later for the return trip
home.
johnson was indicted by the federal
grand jury at Charleston after Gov. Nc
Call had refused to grant requisition
for his return to. West Virginia on a
state warrant charging assault on q
white girl. Lewis Goldberg, assistant
United States attorney, declared that
for five years Edith Godbey was In
Johnson's power and lived constantly in
fear of death at his hands unless she
did as he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
FORMER CAR MAY LEAVE
RUSSIA WITH FAMIL Y

PETRoGRAD, December 19.-It Is 70
ported that the German emperor ..,-s,,
the Russian armistice delegates ~
certain tne probable fate of former En-
peror Nichoias and his family 1t is
said the commissioners asked the MEM
oers OF the former royal family as to
thetf deslres and that they replied that
they would like to go abroad. The com.
m'ssrGners ia arinein are reported to have agreed
and his family, but desire before III,
acquiescing to place the matter befors
the constituent assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
URGED TO CUT USUAL HOLIDAY
Officials Appeal to Patriotism Of
Coal Miners for Service

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, December 10
Coal miners of the country are c,,,ad
upon to forego their usually extenaad
holiday this Christmas time and take o,,,.
two days-Christmas and New year a.,
lin statement issued here TODAY a. 49,
international headquarters Of ~. -.
Mine Workers of America. The on,teo stnt
ment says: Our patriotic duty denand.
that this be done. 1t will be a.r,,;es
the people OF the nation will appreciate
taries and mine committees everys,,,s
to see that this holiday request is f,ale
filed % iui-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
SWISS CALL U. S. FRIEND.
Text of New Commercial Treaty
Creates Excellent Impression.

BERN, Switzerland, Tuesday. Decem-
Der 1s.-The text of the new CONNER
ciaI treaty with the United States was
published in Switzerland today and
caused an excellent impression every
where. All the Swiss newspapers ex-
press the warmest gratitude of the
Swiss people to President Wilson and
the American government The Bund
says:
america has acted toward Switzer-
land as real friend, indeed
According to the Bund. the Swiss
grain stocks had been reduced to about
5000 wagons of wheat, SO that with
out American assistance Switzerland
was approaching serious food diff
culties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
WILL OUTLINE PLAN
FOR SHIPPING PROBE
Senate Commerce Committee
Meeting Is Called for To-
morrow Morning.
HEARINGS DURING RECESS
HEARINGS DURING RECESS

Plans for conducting an investigation
into the conduct and operations Of the
shipping board, under Senator Harding's
resolution adopted yesterday, win be
made at : meeting Of the Senate com
merce committed Thich was called to-
day by Chairman Fletcher for tomorrow
morning.
Chairman Hurley of the board, Chair.
man Fletcher said today, will probably
be the first witness. but the names OF
the others will not be determined until
tomorrow. According to present plans
the hearings will be conducted during
the holiday recess, so that a report to
the Senate can be made when Congress
reconvenes next month.
Chairman Hurley today conferred
with Senator Fletcher.
Later today Mr.. Hurley had an ap-
pointment at the White House to see
President Wilson. It was stated that
enis appointment had been made to
confer with regard to the general shin
ping situation. This situation had been
outlined in recent reports from Mr. Hur-
ley. detailing the progress in ship
building, which were in the hands of
the President yesterday
Later today Mr. Hurley planned to leave
Washington to drive the first fivet in the
first fabricated steel ship to be laid down
for the government
Confidence in Mr.. Hurley.
The belief expressed yesterday that
President Wilson has the highest conf
dence in Chairman Hurley was further
confirmed when it became known that tba
President had recommend to the Sena .
the nomination of Civil Engineer Charles
w Parks of the Navy to succeed Admir-.
Harris as chief of the bureau of Yards and
docks In asking to be relieved Of lis
duties with the Emergency Fleet Corpo-
ration Admiral Harris expected to be as
signed to his old position
Explaining last night the reasons for
delay in acting on Admiral Harris,
housing suggestion, shipping board Off
cials said general housing. prorram
was being worked out in co-operstion
with the Council of National Defensa
ana the War and Navy Departments
Moving the fleet corporations head
quarters to Philadelphia, as suerested
by Admiral Harris they said. was con-
sidered inadvisable, although the ;n-
tention Is to open Immediately a bra ancb
office there. aheh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Wanted to Lynch Negro Soldier.

PUEBLO. Col, December ia mob
of Austrian residents was foiled last
night in an attempt to take negro
soldier, Lewis Smith, from the city jail
ana lynch him. The men were told
that the prisoner had been taken to
another town. As soon as the mob
dispersed, the. officers hurried their
prisoner out of the city in an automo-
bile. The negro is charged with hav-
ing attacked a little Austrian girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
SPANISH SHIP ToRpEDoED.
No Warning Given the Noviembre.
Crew Thrown Into Sea at Might.

PARIS. December 19.-The torpedo
ing by submarine of the Spanish
steamship Noviembre. 1854 tons gross.
is reported in a dispatch from Biarritz
to the Excelsior. quoting adyices re-
ceived there from Bilbao. Thirty of
the crew have been landed. They saw
the ship was torpedoed without warn
ing at night. and that they were ali
thrown into the sea. After swimming.
about for an hour they were picked up
by French patrol ships. which put the
submarine to flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Women Conductors ON N. Y. Cars.

NEW YORK. December 1s.-women
acted as conductors on the surface car
lines of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company today. taking the places of
men who have Joined the colors
Women have been employed as guards
on subway. trains for some time and
the company is said to be satisfied with
thef work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Rule for Abnormal War Time

The interstate commerce commis.,on
should not interfere during abnormal
war times with the system of coal car
distribution worked out by the rail-
roads car service commission, said 4 =.
examiners report submitted today to
the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Would Quash Charge.

George P. Hoover. counsel for the de-
fendanfs. filed a motion in the District
Sunreme Court yesterday to quash the
Indictment against David Greene" He
declared his client. John Day Greene,
wassindicted as David Greene
The following were named in the in
dictment charging conspiracy to con-
troll bread prices here: Walter St Clair
walter Dulin, David Greene, Raymond
K Cook and Samuel Golden, the latter
a grocer. District Attorney John E.
Iaskey will conduct the prosecution
AGAINST the defendants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
EXPECTS DELAY ON
BUILDINGS PLAN
Senator Martin Says War
Conditions May Cause Post
ponement in Congress.
MORE DETAILS GIVEN OUT

Senator Martin, chairman of the Sen
ate appropriations committee and OF the
Public Buildings Commission, which yes
terday reported to Congress plan for
housing all the permanent governmental
activities in the District now occupying
rented quarters, at cost of some $os,-
100000, said today he did not expect
action on the plan at the present ses-
sion Of Congress in view of war eondi-
tions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Death Of q. S. Soldier in France.

! Gen. Pershing reported today that
Private Scott B. Merrill, infantry. died
December is. from broncho pneumonfa,
His next Of kin is Charles III. Merrill,
his father, Ans0n, Ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Administration URGES
MEATlESS CHRISTMAS.
"Use Fowl Gist of Plea as Wilson
Lauds Cooperation of D. C.
Eating Places.

Organization of all Washington res-
taurants and lunchrooms into CO.
operative agency in the observance Of
meatless and wheatless days was be-
lieved by food officials today to be
q reality.
Clarence r. Wilson, federal food ad-
ministrator for the District. said he
felt confident from reports reaching his
office that practically all restaurants
and lunchrooms are strictly observing
the ruling made many weeks ago by
Herbert Hoover.
The administration will urge that Dis
trict eating places observe the rule
next Tuesday, using nothing but fowl
or other perishable meats Tor Christi
mas dinners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
To Hunt Substitutes.

Washington bakers, represented by
the committee named by Administrator
Wilson. will meet this afternoon TO
consider further substitution OF rye
and corn for wheat flour in the bak-
ing of bread.
< trial of the four bakers and one
grocer indicted last July for alleged
to control the price of bread
in the District, in violation of the antis
trust law, will be pushed by the gov
ernment after the holidays. it was said
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Aer0s Raid London Killing IO|
and Myuri1g 20 Civilians
Five Hurt Outside Metropolis is---One German
Craft Brought Down and Two Others
BeIieted Lost.
By the Associated Press.


LONDON December 1oTen persons killed and seventy
injured during nights air raid Outside Of London
fvena n;,r