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Evening star., 1917-04-12
FEWER BLIND INFANTS.
More Older Persons Lose Sight, Cen
sus Bureau Figures Show.

Reduction OF the number of persons
who lose their sight in infancy is noted
in the report on the blind to be issued
soon by the census bureau. In 1910
persons who became blind before COM
pleting their first year of life We're
l1.6 per cent of the total blind report
ed, while in 1880 the per cent was 15.3.
The blind population in 1910 was
enumerated as 5T.212. The proportion of
the blind who lost their sight during the
early or middle years of adult life has
increased somewhat since 1880. the report
states. the result of the great industrial
growth of the United States
The majority of those who have not
married before they lose their sight
continue single for the remainder of
their lives, the report shows
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Conflict About Arras
Expected to Be Biggest
Battle of the War
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April IL. 3:35 p.m.-That
the Arras conflict will develop shortly
into the greatest battle of the war was
the prediction made by Maj. Gen. F. B.
Maurice, chief director of military ep-
erations at the war Office, in his week
" interview with the Associated Press
today.
Gen. Maurice declares the present
British offensive was being conducted
according to plans completed in Feb
ruary. thereby controverting the claims
of the Germans that their retreat had
upset the British schedule and that the
Teutonic military authorities control
the situation.
The British losses during the first
two days of the offensive were only
half what they had been in the corre-
spending time in the Somme offensive.
Gen. Maurice declared
Evening star., 1917-04-12
MRS. CLAIRE CARR DEAD.
Resident of Hyattsville Succumbs in
Hospital Here.

Mrs. Claire Carr, thirty-two years old,
a resident of Hyattsville, Md, for twen-
ty-fve years. died this morning in Sib-
ley Hospital. Funeral services are to be
held Saturday at St. Jerome's Catholic
Church in Hyattsville. Interment is to
be in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Mrs. Carr is survived by her husband,
Mortimer Carr. paying teller in the
Washington Loan and Trust Company,
son, James Mortimer Carr; three sis
ters, Mrs. James T. Rogers and Mrs.
Margaret Sands of Hyattsville and Mrs
Marie l.. Mcguire of Brooklyn, y. Y,
and two brothers, Louis G. Mattingly
and Eugene a Mattingly Of Hyattsvine.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
NATIONWIDE PROGRAM
FOR RED CROSS WORKERS
General Instructions to Women Are
Sent Out by the Congress
sional Club.

A volunteer group for Red Cross work
will be formed by members of the Con-
gressional Club. At called meeting of
that organization held yesterday at the
clubhouse this was definitely decided
upon, and the new group will at once
proceed to collect supplies for one of
the base hospitals now in process of
equipment by the Red Cross. In addi-
ton, a class in first aid is to be formed,
the meetings of which will be held at
the clubhouse.
The club went still further in it's
work along Red Cross lines. Inquiries
from the home districts of the members
have been received as to what lines of
activities toward preparedness the
women at home may best pursue, and
in response thereto the Congressional
Club adopted the following get busy"
program as a general nationwide
guide to their friends and their hus-
bands constituents:
First, Join the nearest chapter Of the
Red Cross.
Second urge that every available foot
of ground be cultivated and utilized for
the production of foodstuffs.
Third, encourage in every way pos
sible the making of extra jellies, jams
and other delicacies useful to hospitals
Fourth, obtain from the nearest Red
Cross chapter directions for making
clothing and other necessities for men
in camp and in the field.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
DRIVE ON IN PALESTINE
TO DEPTH OF IS MILES
British Forces in Vicinity of GAIA
Occupy Further Turkish
Territory.

CAIRO, Egypt, April IL. via London,
200 p.m.-The British are continuing
their successes in the vicinity of GAIA,
Palestine. Their mounted forces have
occupied further Turkish territory to
depth of fifteen miles. consolidat ting
strong positions menacing GAIA and
making many prisoners.
The losses of the Turks around GAIA
are estimated at 5000, while the Brit
ish dead. according to the reports re-
ceived. were less than 400.
One hundred and ninety British are
missing, mostly members of small
parties which became isolated in the
fog after penetrating the town of GAIA.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
ANT1-GUN BILL IN SENATE.
Senator Shields Reintroduces Meas.
ure to Prohibit General Sales.

Senator Shields of Tennessee has re-
introduced MS bill to suppress the sale
OF pistols. revolvers and other firearms
generally used in the commission of
crime
1he b:ll provides that it shall be un-
lawful for any person or corporation to
deliver to any common carrier or TO de-
posit in the mails of the United States
10 be carried from any state or terri
tory or the District of Columbia to an
other state or territory the District
of Columbia. any firearms OF the kind
described, except those for the army
and navy. Fines and Imprisonment are
the penalties for violations of the pro-
posed law.
Evening star., 1917-04-12

Official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters stan. broke
down with heavy losses.
"On the northern bank of the River
Scarpe." the German statement says,
British attacks in Vimy and Fam
poux during violent artillery nre
were repulsed-
To the south the enemy brought
forward strong forces for a thrust.
After frequent assaults Monchy was
lost To the north there were British
attacks.
From Scissors to Rheims, the Ger
man statement adds. the artillery firing
Increased to great violence. In the
western Champagne the artillery firing
is increasing.
Yesterday the French and British,
according to the statement. lost twenty
four airplanes on the western front
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Negroes Will Fight, He Says.

That the American negro will fight
in defense of national honor as vigor-
ously in the present crisis as has char
acterized him in all his past relation
ships to this government was asserted
by Rev. !; frams,s ran,fen Gtfgosy' pastor pastor OF
an address at patriotic meeting at
the Metropolitan A M E. Church Tuesday
night, under the auspices Of the Bethel
Literary and Historical Association.
The statement was greeted with ap-
pIause. A general discussion followed.
Mrs. Louise Evans P1nkett played a
.1ianA Anano$dnn
Evening star., 1917-04-12
US. HELP FOR RUSSIA
ONE OF URGENT NEEDS
Money and Support to Enable New
Government to Strengthen
Itself.

are being directed toward assisting the
newly democracized government in
Russia to strengthen It's position, lessen
internal troubles and quickly bring
Russia's latent forces to bear against
Germany.
Reports to the government say the
difficulties of Russia are many and
that Germany's principal object is
either to bring about a separate peace
with that nation. or. failing in that.
to stir up internal troubles and exert
unusual military pressure from with
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Capitol Guards Aids to Mars.

If the pen really is mightier than the
sword. then Mars has a mighty ally in
the Capitol Home Guards. composed of
secretaries to members of Congress,
who start drilling today. Col. w. F..
Murphy. secretary to Representative
Dewalt CT Pennsylvania, commands the
organization. A requisite to enroll
ment is connection with the govern
ment pay roll at the Capitol.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Loan to Be Extended.

One of the principal objects OF the
administrations desire for expedition
in getting authority from Congress for
a large bond issue is to extend loan
to the new Russian government.
Other ways of helping Russia are be-
ing studied. Charles K. Crane of Chi
cago. close personal friend of President
Wilson, long Interested in developments
in Russia, is now on his way to that
country.
and the other members of the entente
alliance are not being forgotten, and
everything possible will be done for
them. but they are understood to agree
that Russia should get assistance first.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
WOULD CALL VOLUNTEERS.
Senator Sherman Favors Attempt
Before ANY Conscription,

.T think that call for volunteers
should be tried out before there is con-
scription to raise the war army" said
Senator Sherman of Illinois, author of
a resolution requesting the President to
issue a call for a million volunteers.
"a call should be issued Immediately,
today, by the President. II the men do
not volunteer within i've or ten days,
then I will vote for conscrfption. But
Aafxa,., Aa,aA R,ntxaoffcs0ou4 4fuununAnp
Evening star., 1917-04-12

the hope and belief of this country that
they successfully bring about the hap
piness of the Russian people and the
progress of the Russian government.
The resolution was introduced by Rep
resentative Goodwin of Arkansas.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Fritz Kolb Convicted.

JERSEY CITY. N. j.. April l2-The
jury which tried Fritz Kolb, German,
on a charge Of having bombs in his
room in a Hoboken hotel. has brought
in verdict of guilty. Kolb was re-
manded- fer seutancA
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Local Option Likely in New York.

ALBANY. N. Y, April by a vote
of SIS to 5s the assembly has passed the
Hill-Wheeler bill to extend local option
privileges to cities. The measure was
passed only after a spirited debate.
Advocates OF the measure claim they
have sufficient strength to pass the bill
in the senate. where It probably will
hAsoonaadAeod A041Y un9A Roo1h
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Governor Designates Recruiting Day

The Secretary of the Navy is inform
ed that Gov. Richard l. Manning Of
South Carolina has issued a proclama-
ton setting aside yesterday as recruiting
day for the navy in that state. and as
signing a quota of recruits to be at
tained from each county.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Resolution in Congress.

A resolution expressing American
sympathy with the new government of
Russia and it's people was reported ia
vorably today from the House foreign
affairs committee. 1t expresses the
sympathy of the United States govern
ment with the people of Russia in their
efforts to establish a government and
Evening star., 1917-04-12

The Associated Charities organization
Is to cooperate with the Red Cross in
general and with the civilian relief COM
mittee in particular At meeting Of the
board of managers yesterday this vote
was taken.
The finance committee, Milton E. Allies.
chairman. reported that S1.700 had been
received toward the $4,000 required to en-
able the Associated Charities and Citi-
Zens' Relief Association to continue their
work without curtailment for the next
six months
Evening star., 1917-04-12

lists in this country and should be al
lowed to express itself
The House and Senate had better
move. With war here. this Is no time
for quibbling.
Abraham Lincoln issued a call for
volunteers Immediately upon the sur
render Of Fort Sumter. He did not
wait for Congress, but issued a procla-
nation. The President could do the
same today"
Senator Sherman expects to speak on
his resolution in the Senate
Evening star., 1917-04-12
High School Sends 81, 900.

The committee was especially graft
fled by the contribution of $1,000 SUBJ
scribed by Central High School
through Emory NJ. Wilson. it's prin-
cipal. In his letter to Chairman Mac
farland, Principal Wilson said every
body here wants to help and this will
give all of us some little opportunity
for doing Bit and this. Mr. Mac
farland said. was typical of all the
letters coming to the committee. 1t is
hoped that all organized bodies and
large business concerns will act
promptly.
The committee noted with apprecia-
ton the beginning of subscriptions to
the fund at The Washington Star Of
flee. and feel that this central station
is conveniently located for the public
and that many will leave their con-
tIibutions at The Star office, where they
will be acknowledged daily.
Subscriptions Received Today.
Additional subscriptions this morning
are: Mrs. W. II. Brownson, $500 year
per year; Mr.. and Mrs. W. NcC. Rit-
ter, $500; Thomas B. Hutchinson, $780,
Mrs z. b. Babbitt. $50; Terminal Taxi
cab Company. $3.50; John J. Duff. 500;
William C. Dennis. $40. Isidor L. Gold
helm, s25: Pulaski Legion Chapter,
Chevy Chase Seminary, $50; Mrs. Perry
Stokes Gather, 500; Mrs. Silas Casey,
$50; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Clephane,
SIS; Miss Janet Richards, s25: Fl. Camp
bell Graef $780,. DIR. l. r. Swormstedt.
$40; Miss Nettie G. Bradley. SOU; Miss
Bessie J. kibbey, $500 a year; Miss
Leslie jackson. SIS; Lansburgh &
Bro, Inc, $500.
Subscriptions made yesterday after
noon: Central High School, $1,000:
Kings Palace. $50; Mr.. and Mrs. R. F.
Shepard, 500: Mrs. Zebina Moses. $50;
Emily B. Mitchell. $40: Martha Wash
ington Seminary. $50; John S. Martin.
$40
Evening star., 1917-04-12

Senator Thompson Of Kansas. reported
1T, authorizing the expenditure Of the
necessary funds from the contingent
fund to carry on the proposed investi-
cation and recommen ending that the reso-
luton then be referred to the District
committee for inquiry into the merits
of the resolution.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Won Hindenburg Sure of Lines.

An interview between the field mar
shall and a Spanish correspondent is
given prominence b. the German press
and shares headline honors with the
battle of Arras. In this interview Won
Hindenburg avows his confidence in
the firmness of the German fronts on
the west and east and expresses a con-
viction that the submarine campaign
will not fail
1t has had an effect on public opinion
where the field marshal still bulks
large confidence-inspiring hero
The interview was evidently launched
to counteract any feeling of discour-
agement at the growing dimensions of
what the Norwaerts terms "a world
league for the destruction of Germany"
Lines Up With Kaiser.
The Vorwaerts. now almost as much a
government organ as the LokaI An
zeiger. says that the strengthening of
the world league by the acquisition of
Brazil. Chile. Peru or other possible
recruits in that part of the world is not
of the slightest military importance 1t
lamentS, however. the loss of the fruits
of the long years of German pioneer
efforts in South America.
Evidence of the changed character of
this socialist newspaper and of the
spirit of the socialist ma ajority group
which now controls its policy is given
by another remarkable leading article
by Paul Lentsch. who endeavors to
align the socialists with the emperor
ana Chancellor Won Bethman Hollweg
for the postponement of prussian n
franchise reform until after the war
He argues that the movement for ac-
ton on this matter now is u scheme to
overthrow the chancellor. and, there
fore. against the socialist interest.
subordinated in the news columns of
the press. Furthermore. there is little
comment. and that chiefly put forth to
snow that Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burS Is right as considering that Amer
lean eEorts Will have no important ef-
1ect upon the result of the war
Evening star., 1917-04-12
MENOF THE THIRD
GUARD AQUEDUCT
Second Battalion of D. C.. Req
iment Takes Up Positions
on Conduit Road.
ESTABLISH FOUR CAMPS

Men of the Sd Infantry, N G. D. c..
the Washington aqueduct when the
I'd battalion of the regiment left the
camp at Fort Myer and took up posi-
itons along the Conduit road. reliev-
Ing two companies of the 1st Separate
Battalion. Four separate company
camps are being established this after
noon about four miles apart. Mai.
Wallach A McCathran is in command
of the battalion.
The two companies of the 1st Sepa-
rate Battalion which were relieved left
their posts along the aqueduct early
this morning. one of them going to
Potomac Park and the other to a point
in the southeast section of the Distinct
The I'd Battalion of the Sd Infantry
left it's camp at $40 o'clock this MORN
ing for the aqueduct It's impedi-
menta was carried in fourteen wagons
and four trucks, all of the properties
of the companies being carried along.
The 1st and Sd Battanons of the regt-
ment this morning engaged in the first
drill since the regiment was called
into active service. For several hours
close-order drill. Drills are to be held
daily hereafter. it is stated.
Send All Mail to Fort Myer.
Announcement has been made that
mail for members of the Sd Infantry
should be addressed to Fort Myer, and
not to Radio. Va. The fact that the
camp is close to the navy wireless towers
and to the station on the electric line
known as Radio has led many persons
to address mail for members of the
regiment to that place. whereas it
should have been addressed to Fort
Myer. 1t is explained that only the
thirteen and half acres included in
the grounds of the wireless station
comprise Radio and that the remainder
of the adjoining land is a part of the
Fort Myer military reservation Mail
for members of the I'd Battalion now on
duty along the Washington aqueduct
should be addressed to Fort Myer,
whence it will be forwarded.
The LIST Company, Coast Artillery,
n. G. D. c.. is to make its usual week
end trip to Fort Washington tomorrow,
remaining over Sunday. The members
of the company will drill at the big
and on Sunday. This company has an
nounced the enlistment of William Smith
add Norwood p. Cassidy to it's ranks.
1t has opened a recruiting Office at 932
F street northwest.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Hughes Approves Reference.


Senator Hughes Immediately objected
to any such procedure. He insisted that
the resolution. having been reported by
the committee on contingent expenses,
should be considered by the Senate OF
should go over under the rules for future
consideration by the Senate.
THE committee has no power to make
a recommendation that the resolution be
referred to another committee of the
Senate. That is for the Senate to de-
cide,' said Senator Hughes. Il ask i'm
mediate consideration of the resolution" I"
Senator Smoot of Utah said that it was
the universal practice of the Senate to
have resolutions providing for the ex-
penditure of money from the contingent
fund referred to the committee on con-
tingent expenses. and when that COM
mittee had authorized the expenditure of
the money to have the resolution re-
ferrd to another committee for inveSti-
cation Of the subject matter.
This resolution should have gone to
the District committee. of course" said
Senator Smoot
Senator Jones of New Mexico said
that in his opinion the proper course
would have been for the resolution to
go first to the District committee and
then to the committee on contingent
expenses. If 1t was deemed proper to
make the investigation.
Properly Before Senate.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire
backed up Senator Smoot in his state
ment regarding the practice of the SEN
ate. But the Vice President ruled that
the resolution was properly before the
/ Senate and that the recommendation
| of the committee on contingent ex-
penses that it be referred to the Dis
| trict committee had no weight.
| The Senate could do what it wanted
| with the resolution, he ruled. and SEN
! ator Gallinger promptly moved that
! the resolution be referred to the COM
( mittee on the District of Columbia.
| On that / demand the ayes and
| noes" said Senator Hughes. Every
| one here knows what is going on"
| The roll was called. and on a non
| partisan division the Senate voted Sc to
| 80 against the motion of Senator Gal
linger. AS soon as the result was an
nounced Senator Smoot demanded that
| the resolution go over under the rule
until tomorrow.
! Il understand that the senator from
| Utah objects to its present considera-
| ton" said Senator Hughes.
! Il do" replied Senator Smoot.
| So the resolution went over until the
! next meeting of the Senate.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
Hindenburg Confident
His Lines Will Hold;
German View of Battle


COPENHAGEN. April 12. via London.
The battle of Arras. in the opinion
of the German press. is an event of
only local Importance. lamentable, it is
true, but already brought to a stand
still and not affecting in any degree
the strategic situation 1t is interpret
ed by general consent as part of the
plan of the Anglo French command,
fCiled in its intentions of delivering a
skattering blow on the Somme front to
roll up the new Hindenburg line by
assaults on both f1anks at scissors and
ArTas.
Both attempts are already described
as failures. despite regrettable losses
in men and probably guns. The British
Official reports are given scanty notice
and are printed in inconspicuous type
without headlines. The censorship au-
thorfties are evidently assured that the
reading public generally accept the
German.version and that confidence in
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is un-
impaired.
Evening star., 1917-04-12
CAR STRIKERS WIN
VICTORY IN SENATE

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1917-04-12
To Cooperate With Red Cross.

SeaeoI oIIer man expects TO speal
lis resolution in the Senate.
Williams news., 1917-04-12

I-1ove -you!" she murmured, quick to sense the change that had come upon him.
 At the candid confession his eyes again glowed, and again he crushed her to him.
 You love me! You own it!" he cried. 'You are minep'
 "No!"
 With sudden, violent thrust for which he was all unprepared, she burst from his clasp and sprang clear of him.
 What is it?' he muttered, staring at her, half bewildered.
 "Oh!' she cried. "It was the way you Oh! how could you?" She put up her hands, like a child, to hide the scarlet that famed in her cheeks "Go, please go! You have made me tell And I have promised to marry you-when you come back"
 If l do come back" qualified Van- deryyn in a flash of chagrin.
 Marie drew herself up to her full height, the color ebblng from her face. Her voice was as cold as her eyes. ''Do you wish to free me from my promise?"
 'Never!" he burst out. You'd give yourself to Hardy. He shan't have you. You've promised-you said it."
 Not now-not yet-not until you come back to me, free from your cousin. Leave me, I asked you to go."
 When he perceived the look in her l. ..-I- I: 1zc4 the house without attempting to argue.
 She closed the door, and hastened Into her dainty little bedroom, to sink on her knees before the crucifx at the foot of her bed
Williams news., 1917-04-12

Still doubtful of his companion, Hardy took the ponies of Redbear and ,0inna in lead, and rode over to where the brother and sister stood in the . midst of their grandfather's immedi- ate family. When the girl confirmed ,Vandervyn's statement that she wished to remain in the mountains, he took eeremonious leave of the noble old chief, and rode off to rejoin his party.
 During the brief interval Wander vyn's gay humor had disappeared. He met Hardy with frown, and held out one of the letters that he had written that morning. Seeing that it was ad- dressed to himself, Hardy tore open the envelope and read the brief note within.
 ESQ.," he said, fixing the younger man with a level glance, your res ignation-to take effect at once. It is dated yesterday"
 "It would have been dated and pre- sented a week ago if I'd had the slightest idea you were going to insult me as you did yesterday" Vandervyn burst out angrily. You'd have had it on the spot if could have brought my self to borrow your pen and paper"
 q see," said Hardy. He reflected a moment, and remarked: ''There seems
Williams news., 1917-04-12

"Oh, Reggie, pardon mel Of course you should havo good pay for proving yourself such a friend to the tribe"
 And to each member of the tribe '" he added, his blue eyes glowing gold en with ardor. q don't want all my pay in money. How about an advance royalty in-something else?"
 He had risen, and was coming toward her. She blushed and retreat ed around the tea table.
 "No, no," she remonstrated. q told you we must wait until-until you are freed from your-cousin."
 ''Wait?" he rejoined. You're try ing to play me against that tinfoil hero. Do you think I'm going to stand for that? I'll have to go on at once, and fix things so that the delegation will not have to hang round the capi- tol all winter"
 You will have to leave before the delegation?" The girl was almost dis mayed at the uneXpectedness of the announcement.
 "Fll have to gc at once," repeated Vandervyn, drowning. q thought of course he would have told me before sending his messages. I could have