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Evening star., 1917-05-03
Officers May Go First.

1t is regarded as highly probable that
the first fighting men Of the army to
reach the front in France will be COM
missions of officers sent over to live
with French and British regiments on
the line and absorb the latest develop
ments of warfare at first hand. This
has been suggested by both French and
British officers and approved by staff
ofhcialS. as on their return the Amer
lean officers could contribute much 10
the business of army training at home.
Secretary Wilson told what the De
partment of Labor is doing 10 find men
for the farms and put forward a plan
for drawing men from the factories TO
do farm work during harvest time In
dustrIal establishments, he said, could
shut down for repairs when crops are
to be harvested and release a vast army
of men for the work
Conscription of labor for farm work
or any Industrial work never will be
supported in the United States, the Sec
retary said, as long as the farms and
industries are in private hands aud op-
Grated for profit
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Finds Girls Headless Body,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 3.-A farmer
clearing a field on his farm near Mem
phis of underbrush late yesterday found
the decapitated and mutilated body of
Antoinette Rappold. fifteen-year-
schoolgirl, who disappeared Tuesday
while ON her way from her home in a
suburb to a nearby school The child's
head. which had been chopped of with
an AK. was found n short distance from
the body, and her bicycle, which she
was riding when attacked and dragged
Sc veral hundred yards into the field. was
found on the opposite side of the road
Evening star., 1917-05-03

fayette: Emile HovelaQue, inspector
general of public instruction and gen.
eral counselor of the mission: Viscount
Dejean, counselor of the French EN-
bassy; Lieut.. Col. Jean Fabry, Marshal
Joffre's chief of staff: Lieut.. Commander
Simon, Lieut. de Tessaun. military aid to
Marshal Joffre; Lieut.. Col. Cosby, U. s.
A.; Breckenridge Long. third assistant
secretary of state. Warren D. Robbins.
representative of the State Department
attached to the mission; representatives
of three American and two French
press associations and one Paris news
paper, one private secretary. one French
stenographer. three orderlies and a
valet.
After being entertained in Chicago the
party will go to Kansas City, st. Louis.
Springfield, Ill.-to visit the tomb OF
Abraham Observation-Disclosures New
visitors will return to Washington and
resume their conferences. The tour
probably will last a week or ten days
Members of the mission will take with
pect to work while travelling. Several
of the officials will remain in Washing
ton to discuss important details with
representatives of the government.
The British mission will go to New
York in about ten days to join the
French for the welcome meeting plan
ned there. After that it is possible that
the members will take a trip through
the middle west and possibly to Canada.
To Complete Work Soon.
The French mission expects to complete
its work here soon after its return from
the tour which begins today. Technical
experts attached to the mission will re-
main here and report daily to the mis-
sion heads while they are travelling
through the country. Upon the work ac-
complished by the experts depends the
length of the missions stay here.
Many of the broad military, naval and
financial problems regarding the conduct
Of the war are understood to be settled
is expected that the few remaining Will
be disposed of soon after the missions re-
turn to Washington.
Several of the officials will not re-
urn to France for several months at
least. These include Emile Hovelaque,
general counselor. who win remain
primarily for the purpose of co-ordi-
mating French benevolent activities
here: NJ Simon. financial expert, and
transport. The last named expects to
visit many seaports of the United
States. and probably his business will
take him to the Pacific coast.
NJ. NiViani spent several hours before
the departure from Washington today
writing reports for Paris.
Vice Admiral Chocheprat represent
ing the ministry of marine. spent the
entire forenoon in conference with
Navy Department officials
Marshal Joffre conferred with repre-
sentatives of the War Department and
received the newspaper correspondents.
bidding them "au revoir"
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Wanted Liquor Bill Paid.

"Now, I have one favor to ask you
to do for me. IT will not do for me
to ever touch one drop of drink again.
| am supremely myself when sober,
but quite the reverse when drinking
1t would mar all our happiness if j
did drink. SO this is the favor: | owe
the Roanoke Wine Company S63 tny
other debts are $26oo). l want you to
pay this bill for me when you go to
Roanoke on the 25th. Please pay it
and tell them to mail me a receipt,
and from this l will know that you
propose to make me one promise, and
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Central Grads for Mr., Thurston

Members of the executive committee
of the Central High School Alumni As
sociation at a meeting at the school
last night took action warmly indors
ing the administration of Ernest L.
Thurston as superintendent Of the Dis
trict's public educational system They
also expressed the desire of the alumni
for his recollection to that position 1t
was decided to hold q roof garden
party at the school June in place of
the annual excursion.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Would Bring War Prisoners Here.

Transfer to this country Of Germa n
war prisoners in England and France,
so those countries may be relieved of
their feeding. was proposed in resolu-
tion introduced today by Senator Hale
of Maine and referred to the foreign
relations committee without debate IT
proposed an appropriation of $1,000, 900
for the purpose.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
AMERICAN VESSEL LOST.
Destroyed by Submarine Off Irish
Coast ApriI 27.

The American sailing vessel Margaret
was detroyed off the Irish coast April
y by a submarine. being set on fire.
No mention of loss of life is ,nade
There are several sailing vessels of
that name.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Several Small Fires.

About 1890 o'clock this morning,
1901 Graceland court. about $40 dam
age
Yesterday afternoon, awning on the
seventh floor, Woodward building.
Last night. residence of Frederick
Smith, 1906 Sth street. no damage.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Members Of the PARTY.

An official list Of the members OF the
party follows: Rene Viviani. vice presi-
dent of the council of ministers and
head of the mission: Marshal Joffre,
Vice Admiral Chocheprat Marquis do
Chambrun, grsat-grandson of Gen. La
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Seeking Best Way to Aid.

Speculation as to when United states
troops will be sent to Europe was de-
plored in a statement by Secretary
Baker The questions to be determined
are how can the United States best~-
that is, most effectively and most rap
idiy-aid in the prosecution of the
war" said the Secretary. AS each
form of effort is determined upon. so
tar as is consistent with the proprie-
ties of the case, it Will he announced
Prior 10 the announcement of inten-
tionS. speculation and statements of
the supposed intention on the part Of
the government are Of course, entirely
unfounded and equally unfortunate
Great stress has been laid 10y the mill
tary men of the French ana British
missions on the necessity of having
highly trained. efficient officers for staff
duty. The system of selection applied
in the American army is calculated to
bring only men who have shown pecu
liar aptitude to the staff
Evening star., 1917-05-03
State Officials Are Told
That Nation Must Prepare
for Long War With Germany

President Wilson and his cabinet i'm
pressed upon the delegation of gov
ernors and other state officials yester-
day the critical situation in which the
United States stands, the large meas
to meet war conditions and the need for
coordination of effort all along the
line throughout the states.
President Wilson in addressing them
at the White House urged that the
states draw all energies and efforts to-
gether into common action.
The submarine situation was brought
sharply :o the front when the COVER
nors gathered at the State, War and
Navy building and heard Secretaries
Lane and Daniels picture the dangers
that beset the country in the German
underseas war.
Secretary Baker and other War De-
partment officials explained the new
army bill and said the success of the
war army rested with the states and
depended on their cooperation
Secretary of Labor Wilson and De-
partment of Agriculture fofficials dis
cussed food problems and labor needs
and their relation to military success
Preparing for Long War.
secretary Lane advised the governors
to let their people know the government
is preparing for a long war and that
every resource of the country must be
developed to its utmost if the United
States hopes to win. Germany, he de-
clared. is putting up the greatest fight
of history. and. fighting on the defen-
sive, will be hard to defeat
Secretary Daniels asked the aid of
the states in recruiting the naval per-
sonnel to 10000. after the new naval
bill is passed.
Secretary Baker said no forecast is
possible concerning the length of tho
war, and prudence directs the country
to enter on il as il II would be long.
Mr.. Baker defined the War Depart
ments policy concerning home guard
Evening star., 1917-05-03
UTTERS DEFIANCE
PRESIDENT
Head of Reichstag Says Peo-
pie Will Fight on for
KaiSerdom.
Mr.. WILSON is ASSAILED

By the Associated Press
AMSTERDAM. May I. via London.
delayed-The German reichstag re-
sumed Its session today. The president
of the chamber. DIR. Johannes Kaempf.
in his opening address. speaking OF the
entry of the United States into the war.
said a new and mighty opponent had
joined the ranks of Germanys enemies.
President Wilson in a message to Con-
gress on April .. he declared. said he
was wagine war against the Germans
in the interests of mankind and on the
ground of justice.
President Wilson DR. Kaempf con-
tinued had lost his sight in making
this assertion, since he had not stirred
a finger to hinder England when Eng
land announced her war of starvation
against Germany. a war in violation
of all human and international rights.
President Wilson had lost his sight
when he rejected the German proposal
to secure the lives of Americans on
American vessels in certain routes
which carried no contra band. and by
this rejection exposed his own COM
patriots to danger and death
Sees Plan to Sow Discord.
"Presidep; wilson said DIR. Kacmpf.
repr esents The German people IS with
out viii of their own and as having
been driven into the war by a group
of ambitious people, but he tells moth
ing Of the long years of encirclement
and Vaccinations against them: moth
ing of the enemies recently. strongly
expressed viii to destroy Germany
The German people rose in August.
1914, as one man and still fight today
to defend their freedom. Independence
and life. President Wilson says he has
-s4L
whom he entertains only sympathy and
friendship.
president Wilson desired by his
message to SOW discord in Germany.
As president of the German reichstag.
which is elected on the freest fran
chise in the world, / declare that this
effort will come TO naught; that IL wi.
have no influence on the common sense
of our people. and that President Will
son win bite granite.
This remark evoked thunderous ap-
plause
Will Fight for Kaiser.
with our truest hearts blood we
established the German kaiserdom and
with our truest hearts blood we shall
aght for the kaiser and the empire.
(Renewed applause) What our fore
fathers fought for and longed for, what
we have achieved on the battlefield.
will not perish. even at President Will
sons word of command.
I'VE decline all interference by
foreign government in our internal af-
fairs If all signs are not misleading
the decisive point OF the worlds war is
approaching. We see our death defy
ing troops withstanding the enemy's
assaults Our U-boats will show Eng
land how Germans can avenge her ne
farious starvation war. We proved re-
Gently our financial strength by a sixth
war loan We adhere to our firm be-
lief in Germanys star and in a peace
which will secure for all time the
fatherland's happy development"
There was fresh outburst of ap-
plause as DR.. Kaempf concluded. and
the chamber then proceeded to the sec
ond reading Of the budget.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Chinese Minister Leaves Germany

PEKING. May 3.-The foreign office
has received information that the Chi
nese minister TO Germany has left Ber-
lin for Denmark.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Working Out Measures.

The general railroad board of the
defense council, comprised of five rail-
way presidents. who are operating the
countrys lines as one continental sys-
tenn. is working on these measures now
BY reducing the time allowed shippers
to load and unload cars we will save
$4,000 freight cars for one trip a year.
Germany has reduced the loading
and unloading time limit TO six hours
We can reduce our present limit from
forty-eight to twenty -four hours. and,
although 1t will cause some inconven-
fence. it is in the interest of all the
people"
Evening star., 1917-05-03
April Circulation

District of Columbia, S.:
FLEMING NEWROLD business manager of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does sol
EMMY that the actual number Of copies
OF the paper named sold and distributed during
the month Of April, AID. 1917. as follows
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Await Further Data.

The trade discussions between Brit
ish and American officials are said now
to have covered practically all the pre-
liminary ground and to be waiting on
additional information from England.
Though the mission came to this coun-
try with a mass of statistics and facts.
the american officials have gone
through all of that and have asked fur
ther questions which could be answered
only by reference to London.
Evening star., 1917-05-03

Scarpe, and being one of the last of the
older fixed positions protecting the
Drocourt-Queant switch to the Hind
enburg line.
Evening star., 1917-05-03

Continued from First Page)
is so great that every minute is being
utilized.
Mr. Balfour faced a crowded day. A
conference with Secretary Lane was
followed by an engagement to visit
the Supreme Court and to lunch with
Chief Justice white Later he had ap-
pointments with Sir Ernest Shackleton.
the antarctic explorer; the new Serbian
minister to the United States, the
Italian ambassador. the Russian charge
d'affaires, and, finally. a committee of
the trade members of the mission.
Mr.. Balfour will entertain at dinner
tonight Secretary and Mrs. Lansing.
Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand. AS
ridge Long. Sir Richard and Lady
Crawford. Counselor Barclay of the
British embassy and the American
attaches to the British nilsson.
Works at Navy Department.
Admiral De Chair worked at the Navy
Department all day. Gen. Bridges called
on Brig. Gen. Kuhn at the War College
and later saw Secretary Baker
The Bishop of Washington. accompanied
by Dean Bratenahl. called yesterday by
special arrangement upon NJ Viviani,
Marshal Joffre and members of the French
commission. The interview took place at
the White residence.
Bishop Harding extended a cordial vel
come to the French commission and .y-
pressed the answering wish of the church
to help by all means within its power
the great cause for God and mankind in
whicn we are all united"
Mr.. Balfour will appear before both
houses of Congress Saturday, a priv
iiege never before accorded British
official He suggested Saturday at
1890 pm. 1t is understood he will
make a brief speech in each house
though the chief object of his visit will
be to pay a call of courtesy, meet the
members and to extend the greetings
of the British parliament
Evening star., 1917-05-03
man Of the slipping board SAID es.io
mates rad rerc.sed the hoerd Of soa.Voo
ta-s OF chiro.-y ErmS IN oIe week.


ship Ger1age CT the World.
IKE present woridsy s.sip tonnage is
estimated - less than 53,ooo,eoo tons
IN 1916 the entire loss N tonnage que
TO war causes was put 1T q i;tele more
tlsun a.gss, 9s9 tors. or some S2,e"9 tons
n anoath- At present the Germans are
sinking considerably more than that
each week
A bureau of navigation report pre-
pared Recently estimated the world $
ship construction in 1915 at slightly
less than :.ee0.60o tons. II the Ger
mans keep UP their present rate OF
destruction officials admit without hesi-
tatiou that their campaign threatens
TO sweep clean the seas.
The seriousness OF the situation IS
apparent said Chairman Deuufan
when We consider the present produc-
;,vity Of world ShipyardS and their
highest output likely wtthia the neNt
four months, the entire production VIII
not exceed one-ffth Of the monthly loss
at the rate given by Secrstar i-aue.
The shippir~ boards figures do not
reach that high total. but they are
sufficiently large 10 make the Situa-
tton extremely grave
Bills to Congress This Week
The administration ship control
program Will so to Congress thIS week
in bills giving the President direct
power, if needed. 70 take over the
country's ships and shipyards. The
measures also would put into the
Presidents hands the power to control
facilities that compete with shtpbulld-
ing. Their purpose is to give the eX-
ecutive authority to insure an ahun-
dance Of materials for shiphulldlng.
Big building construction could be sus
pended under the bills. if necessary. to
insure supplies Of steel 10 keep ship
yards going
Within four. months the government.
Mr. Denman said. will have about 600.-
o00 tons of German ships on the seas.
IL viii be some time in the fall before
the wooden shipbuilding campaign is
In fun sMin%.
Experts OF the federal departments,
il became known. are working night
and fav on electrical devices with
which it is hoped to combat the sub
marine.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
To Eliminate Duplication.

continued passenger schedules entirely.
but the American government hopes to
bring the railroads TO their highest point
of efficiency by eliminating duplication
and reducing the number of passenger
trains as far as possible without actually
inconveniencing the travelling public
OF the 14.oo0 passenger train locomo-
tives in use in the United States the
general railroad board hopes to release
1900 for freight trains.
1T Is vital that France and Russia
have locomotives and cars said Mr.
Willard We will have to furnish them.
How can we do tr We can do IL by
getting along with what equipment we
have and by putting into force measures
of greater railway economy
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Strong Counter Attacks.

The Germans have delivered strong
counter attacks at several places, prin-
cipally against Gavrelle and toward
Loos. At all the points attacked and
counter attacked heavy fighting is pro-
ceeding.
In the meantime, the British airmen.
taking full advantage of the long smell
OF good weather, are continuing their
relentless offensive aloft both by day
and by night Within three days they
have accounted for fifty-five enemy
machines and have carried out many
enterprises behind the German lines.
The German soldiers plainly dislike e
the continuous presence of the British
a1rpianes, for many unposted letters
captured during the infantry attacks
dwell upon the uneasiness the machines
cause. One man wrote: The air ac-
tivity is very great The English will
soon be taking the very caps off our
heads"
Evening star., 1917-05-03
TRAIN EQUIPMENT
TObE SENT ALLIES
Passenger Service to Be Cur
tailed and Locomotives Used
to Haul Freight.
WILLARD OUTLINES PLAN

Early curtallment of passenger train
service and shipment of the countrys 8
entire output of rolling stock and rails
TO tho allies We're forecast today by
Daniel Willard in speech before the
national defense conference of gov
erncrs and representatives of state de-
Tense councils.
Already MIR. Willard said. the general
railroad board OF the council Of ma
tioual defense is working on a plan
for rcadiusting schedules.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
BRITISH ARE BITING
INTO ENEMY LINE
IN NEW OFFENSIVE

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1917-05-03
Board Shows Effect of srtain.

A tense feeling prevails in the schools
today, The determined fight which has
been made by Mr. Thursten's friends in
his behalf and by those opposed to any
change in the system. against those
desiring that Supt Thurston not be
elected for another term. showed plain
ly in the faces of the members of the
board yesterday.
They showed visible traces of the
numerous conferences which have been
held by members of the board, between
themselves and with interested citizens
who had heard reports of the move
ment to displace Supt. Thurston.
II the reelection of Supt. Thurston
takes place this afternoon. as is con-
fidertly expected in many quarters,
plans for q constructive program for
the next fiscal year probably viii be
outlined in the near future. This. 1t is
believed. will do much toward re-es-
tablishing the entire harmony of the
board.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
REELECTION
OF SUPT. THURST0N
Friends Say Vote for Him at
Board Meeting Will
Be 6 to 3.
STRAIN TELLS ON BOARD

Ernest L. Thurston, superintendent
of public schools. probably will be re-
elected to his present position at a
meeting of the board of education at
4:30 o'clock this afternoon. Friends oi
Mr.. Thurston claim that a majority of
the nine members of the board of edu-
cation will vote for him and that the
vote may be six to three in his favor.
Persons in close touch with those lead
ing the opposition to Supt Thurston in
innate that they believe the "opposi-
tion party is defeated
The meeting of the board at the
Franklin School this afternoon is con-
tinued from the regular meeting yester-
day, and is to be preceded by executive
conference of the committee of the
whole.
limitations were made from both
sides today that following the action
of the board today every possible ef-
fort will be made to establish harmony
throughout the school system-that is.
that the present clash will be forgotten
as far as possible, and that all will re-
turn to teaching school" as one inter-
eNed person has expressed it.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
British Fliers Show Daring.

The daring of the British aviators in
flying so low in the enemy country is
one of the striking phrases of the latter
day air tactics. During recent night
raid, with only the stars to guide them
the Britons swooped down upon their dim
ly outlined targets and dropped their
bombs. barely escaping themselves
from the upward blast of the resulting
explosions.
During this raid the Germans defend
ing their supply depots brought into
play powerful searchlight. whereupon
Ia Britisher promptly flew at ii like a
giant moth, let loose a light weight
bomb directly over it, and the lamp
went out. to burn no more
The British air raids on dark nights
bring out a great display of enemy fire.
works, for in addition to the gunfre
and the bursting shrapnel shells, vari-
colored rockets are sent Kissing indis-
.Criminately into the air. Just now the
raiders go over the line" to upset
enemy trains, blow up enemy ammuni-
ton stores. rout sleeping enemy sol
diers out of their billets, throw enemy
transport columns into endless con
fusion and scatter general demora liza
ton from the skies for hours at a
time.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
"Red Devils" Meet Doom.

Some of the best fighting The British
have had recently has been with neet
of brilliant scarlet German machines
At first there were four of these in the
flight and all were handled with con
summate skill, indicating that some of
the best German pilots had been gath
cred into this particular fighting unit
At the first encounter the British
brought down one of the red devils
leaving the remaining three to scout
about the air for several days Yester-
day the second OF the red machines fell
in flames leaving only two remaining
The second scarlet machine met its
fate while helping to defend a large
German formation which had been at
tackled by four British triplanes. The
fight was not ended until six of the
enemy machines had been sent down.
while all four triplaneS returned safely.
They reported that the pilot OF the
crimson scout handled his bus" with
great skill, deliberately entering the
combat during the general melee, which
he could easily have avoided. 1t was
only by the most careful maneuvering
that British pilot finally sent a burst
of machine gun bullets into him.