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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-06-01

Books that the bankers use are OF
little value on the farm. Farm &C.
count books are of no use in a bank
See article on page 8.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-06-01

The amount of money in the bank
at the end Of the farm year is a poor
of the success of the farm
during the year. See article on
page 8.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-06-01

Farming is a business. Most
farmers have fully as much money
invested as do most merchants. See
article on page 8.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-06-01

The farm business is entirely sep
arate from personal and household
accounts. See article on page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
President Wilson Hoping
Mediation Measures Will
Avert Threatened Strike

The White House is hourly expecting
some message from Secretaries Lane
and Wilson. who. with Daniel Willard
and Samuel Gompers. constitute a spe-
cial committee from the national de-
Tense council which is in conference
in New York with leaders of the
brotherhoods and of the railroads try
ing to find some way to avert the i'm
pending railroad strike.
The administration is hoping that
this civil complication may be kept
from intensifying the critical situa-
ton in which the country stands today
on account Of international affairs. 1t
Is discussed as an open secret among
officials that the government is pre-
pairing to keep the trains moving, and
that public sentiment would justify
the President in using extraordinary
authority to prevent disruption of in
dustrial affairs, and consequent dam
gers, especially in a time of grave ma
tional danger.
The President early today was study
ing ways of stopping the strike If eff
forts for mediation fail.
The railroads affected by the strike
order. which goes into effect tonight
at o'clock, have been preparing them
selves as best they can. and insist that at
last some of their trains will be kept
moving.
Strenuous efforts have been made
to bring in as large a supply as
possible of foodstuffs before the strike
order becomes operative.
Brotherhood officials protested today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
DISTRICT FREIGHT YARDS re-
WHICH FEEL THE STRIKE

Various railroad freight yards in
Washington whose business is threat
ened by the strike order which goes
into effect tonight. are:
Baltimore and Ohio-Yards at New
York and Florida avenues northeast;
Georgetown, Goth and K streets; sta
tions at Uniontown, Anacostia; Takoma
Park. University (Brookland), and
Langdon, opposite Corby plant.
The order goes into effect tomorrow
night at the following places: South
ern and Pennsylvania, which have joint
yards, at South Capitol and I streets.
Az street and Virginia avenue. from
9Th street and Maryland avenue to 14th
and Water streets, and several sidings.
The Potomac yard. between Wash
ington and Alexandria, Va. is owned
and operated by the Washington
Southern Railway, known as the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac.
This latter line is not included in the
strike order.
This yard handles cars for all the
other systems when they are brought
to them. In this respect it acts as a
belt line or switching yard. While
not included in the strike order it
will handle less business than ordinar-
lily because the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Southern systems will probably
not be able to deliver any cars to this
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Prediction That Companies
Will Yield to the Demands
of Railway BrotherhoodS

An optimistio view that the railroad
strike Will be averted by the companies
submitting to the demands Of the broth
erhoods was expressed today by II. E.
Wills. assistant grand chief OF tho
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
who Is spokesman for the national leg
islative and Information bureau main
tanned here by the brotherhoods.
Il believe that the railroads realize
that we have been very patient for
year and half" he said, and that they
will submit when the hour comes and
they realize that they must. or be re-
sponsible for the interference with
transportation and travel, interrupting
all business
now through giving a positive assur-
ance that what President Wilson de-
manded for US in justice and the
Congress of the United States granted
shall be carried out.
THE railroads have been trying %
keep a string on this through appeal
to the Supreme Court, with the pros
the enjoyment of the advantages
promised. think that now the rail-
roads will find that they must let
go this string.
1--WE believe that the railroads will
be unable to hold out any longer and
that they were, in fact. about ready
to accede to our demands when Con-
gress stepped in.
I'VE believe they are making this
desperate play at this time to create
public sentiment and force the brother
hoods to make a demonstration that
they can take advantage OF to secure
q raise in rates"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
BROTHERHOODS TOAVO|D
INTERNATIONAL TANGLE

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March 17.-From
an authoritative source 1t is learned
that to avoid international complica-
tions the strike order affecting the
New York Central lines does not in
clude the Michigan Central system.
running into Canada, and that no strike
is contemplated on the Michigan Gen.
trail at present.
NEW YORK, March 17.-It was ex-
planned here IN behalf of the railroads
that when the eight-hour movement
was inaugurated and representatives OF
the four brotherhoods went into Cana
da for the purpose Of soliciting support
in the Dominion, the Canadian govern
ment warned the brotherhoods that no
strike nor even talk of a strike move
ment would be permitted during the
war.
The brotherhoods then announced. II
was stated, that no Canadian workers
would be included in the movement.
accounting for the exclusion Of the
Michigan Central as affected by the
present controversy. 1t was pointed out
here that while there was nothing to
prevent Michigan Central employees
within the United States from striking,
they were not expected to do SO. even
by the brotherhoods, in view of what
was considered as probability that
complications would result between
the Canadian government and WASH
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
War Scenes in The Stars
Pictorial Supplement

Six pages of attractive pictures
are contained In the pictorial sup
plement of tomorrow's Star. I'm
der the caption. Behind the Lines
With the Allies" several of the
latest photographs OF war scenes
occupy part of the first page. One
of the most interesting of this
group 10 a picture of woman re-
cruits for British army service
at hartford School, where they
ARE being instructed in tho va
rious branches of military cook
ing.
just below the group of war
pictures are photographs OF two
picturesque old mills around
Washington-the Burnt Mills. on
Northwest branch. and Penn Mill.
near Brentwood.
The photographer even tres
passes in movie" territory and
presents a thrilling movie" in
twelve real life poses. entitled
"The Course of True Love-" tell.
ing the tale of q love romance,
starting with a "love-at-flrst-
sight meeting" going through
the usual incidents that mark
such q romance, and. Of course,
ending with land they lived hap
PLY ever afterward." This
movie" is shown on tho second
page Of the Planogravurs sec
Won.
Odd scenes snapped by the cam
era man complete the varied as
sortment Of pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
GRATEFUL TO JAPAN.
United States Appreciates Tributes
to Memory of Ambassador Guthrie.

The Secretary of State has instructed
Charge Wheeler. at Toxic. to express to
the Japanese government the gratitude
of the United States for the many
marks of respect shown the memory Of
Ambassador Guthrie and formally to
accept the offer of a warship to bring
the body of the ambassador home. The
message said, in part:
You may say to the Japanese gov
eminent that the government and peo-
pie of the United States are deeply
touched by the many thoughtful and
attentive marks of respect that have
been shown to the memory OF Mr..
Guthrie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Conferees Are Silent.

When the night session ended at the
Hotel Biltmore none of the wearied
conferees would discuss the situation.
The only announcement made came
from Secretary Wilson of the Depart
ment of Labor, who said that the medi-
ators would meet the brotherhood rep
resentatives again at $50 o'clock to-
day and the railroad managers at IL
o'clock.
The committee from the council of
national defense sent from Washing
ton by President Wilson consists of
Secretary Lane of the Department of
the Interior. Secretary of Labor Wilson,
Samuel Gompers president of the
American Federation of Labor, and
Daniel Willard, president of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company. Mr.
Gompers did not take part in last
nights conference.
The mediators began their labors at
9 o'clock with the arrival of Secre-
tary Lane. Mr.. Willard had reached
New York earlier in the evening, and
Secretary Wilson Joined them at 1920.
The first session was with the leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
President Plans to Renew
Fight for Railroad Laws
When Extra Session Opens

When Congress convenes in extra
session next month President Wilson
plans to renew his recommendation
for railway legislation. which failed at
the last session.
Whether there will be any changes
in details will depend largely upon the
outcome OF the present strike situa-
ton.
In any event, he again will ask Con-
gress to give him specific authority to
take over the railroads in a national
emergency and will ask for an increase
in the interstate commerce commission.
Mr.. Wilson has not begun preparation
of his address to Congress-. because it
will depend largely upon the status of
the international situation. which is ex-
pected to be the chief subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Hundreds See Box Office Robbed.

ERIE, Pa. March 17.-As hundreds
of people were leaving a theater here
last night. a masked robber armed with
a rifle held up the cashier and forced
him to turn over the entire box Office
receipts. amounting to $1,000. After re-
ceiving the money the bandit Joined
the theater crowds and escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
mand of the Russi An armies to the
Grand Duke NicholaS

mand Of the Russi an armies to the
Grand Duke Nicholas.
Another dispatch reports that train
carrying Emperor Nicholas was held up
by aoldiera The empress is said to be
in g hysterical condition. while the 1T
sia Grand Duke Alexis, the former heir
10 the throne, Is suffering from an at
tack Of either measles or scarlet fever.
Il was rumored in Petrograd last
night that the Grand Duke Alexis was
Al Reuters Petrograd correspondent.
erraphing under Fridays date. says:
'.The city is now controlled by COM
Ynittees formed OF garrison and civilian
representatives under the presidency OF
che commandant OF the 4th Guard
Corps"
have fallen greatly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

his whereabouts this morning were I'M
known to them.
Marking Time.
The managers were making plans to
combat the strike If 1t is not to be
averted through the efforts of Pres
ident Wilson's representatives, and the
brotherhood leaders were simply mark
ing time, as all their plans have been
made to meet any emergency.
Both sides expressed a willingness
to renew their joint conferences. but
neither would make overtures to that
end. 1t was conceded that the strike
would begin on the eastern lines at Z
o'clock tomorrow night unless the
council Of defense mediators could
bring to bear sufficient pressure to
cause delay or mutual concessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

that they arc convinced tho railroads
will give in at the last moment and
the strike will be called on: Omciale
generally do not concur in this spirit u
optimism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Statement by Mrs. Mcdaniel.

Mrs. Mcdaniel stated that name
for the auxiliary had not been Sc
lected, but that it was intended to
form a strong organization of the
wives of the striking employees of the
railway company and that practical
measures would be considered for re-
iieving distress in the families of the
strikers while the controversy con-
tinues.
Miss Alice George. secretary to Com
missioner Newman, promised the wom-
en- that she would try to get them an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

quarters by George A. Wilburt, presi-
dent of the union. that the proprietor
street car men presenting their union
cards would receive loaf of bread
daily.
A large contracting firm in George
town today notified Mr.. Wilburt that
it would give employment to several OF
the strikers. pending the outcome Of
the strike.
A number of business men also noti-
fed the union officials that they would
tender aid, but asked that their iden-
tity be not disclosed.
Alleged Violation of Law.
Alleged bargain sales" of street rail-
way tickets, of which rumors have
reached the public utilities commission.
are in violation of law. a fact to which
the attention of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company will be
called by the commission. it was stated
today.
The law. which was approved May Is,
1894, provides that each street rail-
way and street herdic transportation
company in the District of Columbia
shall issue its own tickets and sell no
tickets issued by any other company.
Such tickets shall be printed and sold
in sheets Of six tickets each. and after
celed by the company which issued the
same, provided:
That all street railway companies and
herdic transportation companies doing
business in the District of Columbia
shall receive and exchange tickets with
each other, and said companies shall
make monthly settlements with each
other, and shall redeem In money any
tickets in excess of the number Of
tickets exchanged"
Violation of the act is punishable by
a fine of not to exceed $40 for each
offense, to be recovered in any court OF
competent jurisdiction.
Appeal for Strikers Families.
Washington's forty-odd thousand gov
eminent clerks may be asked to con-
tribute to the support of families az
fected by the street railway strike.
Putting into practical expression
their announced determination to
stand by their men to the last" a dele
cation Of wives of strikers called at the
fer with Commissioner Newman as to
the advisability of appealing to govern
ment clerks for contribution of 81 a
week each while the strike lasts. The
suggestion. it was announced, already
has been approved by officials of the
Federal Employees Union. The appeal
may be formally issued tomorrow.
This and other matters, including a
plan to organize a woman's auxiliary
to the union. were to be presented to
Commissioner Newman. it was stated.
The delegation. headed by Mrs. T. R.
Mcdaniel, called at the municipal
building at noon, but was unable to
see Commissioner Newman at that
time, as the conference between the Dis
trict heads and directors Of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
was in progress.
In addition to Mrs. Mcdaniel, the
delegation consisted of Mrs. George A.
Wilburt, Mrs NJ. T. Slater, Mrs. Garth
Calderhead, Mrs. George r. Ludlam.
Mrs. R. R. Pote. Mrs. r. L. Tippett. Mrs.
A. P. Mann. Mrs. A. w. Cornell, Mrs. B.
NJ. Bell and Mrs G. J. Beckett.
Statement by Mrs. Mcdaniel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

appointment with the Commissioner lot
Monday. She talked at some length
with them, stating that the Commits
sionerS were doing their pest TO oFihs
about a settlement.
After leaving the Commissioners ONCE
an informal conference was heid ABOUT
the advisability of calling upon =.
King. This plan was vetoed on the grouno
that it might seem that the women were
weakening.
For the same reason the women decided
not to wait to see the directors OF tne
company, when they came away from tne
Commissioners conference. Instead, they
said they intended to ascertain II any
senators were at the Senate office build
ing today, and if SO they were going TO
the Capitol.
Prominent Women to Give Aid.
Prominent Washington women under the
leadership of Mrs. Charles Edward Rus
sell and Mrs Jessie Hardy MacKay, all
Of whom are residents of the northwest
section of the city, organized today to
support the striking employees OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany.
They have taken this action in behalf
and say they will continue their cam
paign in support Of the strike until the
"walkout" has been successful.
Will Hold Meeting Monday.
This committee Of prominent Wash
ington women is to meet Monday in the
apartment Of Mrs. Russell, in the Ethel
hurst apartments, and draft pro-
gram for its campaign. According to
tentative arrangements the committee
proposes to hold parlor meetings
throughout the entire northwest sec
ton of the city. which 1t is represent
ing. at which wives of the striking
carmen will make speeches telling
other women why they should support
the strikers by boycotting cars run by
the strikebreakers.
Other organizers Of this committee
are Miss Edith Goode. Mrs Anna Zon,
DR.. Anna Pollock. Mrs. Marie Man
ming Gasch and Mrs. Adelaide Neale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FOR R. R. AGREEMENT,
Mr.. LANE INDICATES

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Bread for Strikers Families.

Families of striking street car men
who might be in need of bread are to
he furnished 1t free by one Of the large
bakeries in this city, it was announced
at union headquarters today.
Information was received at the head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Ferdinand W. Roebling, ST., Die

TRENTON. n. j., March 17.-Ferdnand
W. Roebling. ST.. seventy-five years old,
widely known in the wire rope industry
Is dead. He was secretary treasurer Of
the John A. Roebling Sons Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
EFFORT TO SETTLE
STREET CAR STRIKE
ENDS IN A FAILURE

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

CHARLES B. BAILEY,
WIN. e. BARKER,
THOMAS BRADLEY.
JOHN H. CLAPP.
AUGUSTUS CRANE, Jr.,
JOSEPH ]. DARLINGTON,
FLOYD q. DAVIS,
FREDERICK A. FENNING,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

Of the railroad brotherhoods. They de-
clared they had come here with no
definite plans and with no commands.
As Secretary Lane expressed it. Il
have not come here with a club in my
hand, but to listen and to investigate"
Secretary Lane and Mr.. Willard held
a preliminary conference with tho rep
resentatives of the men pending the
arrival of their conferees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

his whereabouts this morning were I'M
known to them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-27
Canned
Peas
Contracts
News Of Fifty Years Ago !.
(From the Richmond Dispatch. July 27. 1867 }

The United States Circuit Court opened in
due form yesterday. Underwood. Bolts Hunni-
cult and Chandler were all on hand, and they
transacted TO amount to anything, but all kinds
OF politics were discussed in general way.
in the United States Circuit Court yesterday
Bon sI and John Johnson quaiiaed as practie
ing attorneys before his Imperial Highness,
Judge Underwood.
great crowd of negroes attended tho
and to hear the examination of William Wool
som and Margaret Burruss. charged with the
murder Of Betsy Stanly, and considerable feeling
against the prisoners was manifested. Both OF
the accused were to the grand
jury.
Governor Pierpont has returned - his Official
Riehmond and Danviiie Railroad. Large e crowds
Of negroes turned out to hear him at all Of the
stops he made. the speakings having been
Mrs. stonewall Jackson arrived In the city yes
terday They are stopping at the Spotswood.
Quite number OF delegates to the "Uncon-
ditional Union, convention which docs not meet
the city. Evidently there are lively times on
ahead.
The number of colored people in New York
The same kind OF story will be told through
out Virginia and all over the South before
many years.
ON and after October nest all conductors on
all the railroads In New York State will be re-
qured to wear uniforms. .
The ram Stonewall ex-Confederate soa fighter
which was sold by the United States govern
mndsr Go eommand OF Captain George Brown for
that far-away country.
!. Is said tina. old Tha had Stevens is already
aver the Judiciary COMMITTEES shall make It's
report on tho Impeachment OF the President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-27
Books and Authors

To bridge the gulf between literary theory
a ha of in S
Milking" The volume is the result of a great
Kiimer by foremost writer's OF the day. who have
on nd the
of view e be o ot eees
or literary appraisers. but of the literary work
ers themselv es-novelists: poets and play
in that it is not deductiye process from litera;
Charles scrbners sons5 is remarkable
tsss a 9 ons @ an ts
French. British and Belgian fronts combined
than ali the other entente allies combined. It
Shows that Italy is making war ar, splendidIyE
ryinE her guns. often on SUSPENDED cables from
aontnns 9 made Tns
photographs taken by photographs c. service OF
There Ai are maps l Of the Italian and western
fronts The author who Is h.1 famous war
United States military i .astaehe With the Italian
army with the rank Of captain.
The Youth, and the Nation; A Guide to Ser
by Harry II. Moore. author of Keeping in Con
This bis Do is eSnne nds n an
lessor Of social legislation in colYmbia Uniyer.
Of questions collected from 500 young men and
S Of M In 9e big %a s
s to ys hs effort 10
moore
In the minds Of many. poverty does not exist
Of becoming socially useful seems never 10 have
so to Mr. ea IS
following; Enemies Of the Nation; choosing I :.
e4s of the Saen
Life in Agricuture and Indostry IN orga a Cd
Action.