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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
NORTH STAR WOMEN MEET.
Carolina Branch of National Party
Formed to Aid Suffrage.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., March 31.-The
North Carolina branch of the National
Woman's Party was organized here to-
day. A state executive committee was
formed. with Mrs. Arthur Taylor n
Mrs. William Robertson, both of Char
lotte, as chairman and secretary. The
organizer was Miss Doris Stevens of
New York, member of the national ex-
ecutive committee.
A constitution was adopted. The res
olutions ask the North Carolina dele
cation to work for the adoption of the
Susan b. Anthony amendment and
pledge the support of the women to the
nation during the present crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
CECELIE SEARCHED FOR MINES.
Reports of Proposed Destruction Of
Shin Are Groundless.

BOSTON. March 3f.-A report h a
mines had been planted under the
refugee German steamship k%ronprin-
Zessin Cecelie with Il view to destroy
ing the vessel in event Of war with Ger
many caused United States Marshal
Mitchell TO send n diver down to exam
inc the steamers hull today. Boats
also dragged the harbor adjacent TO
the ship and an investigation was made
to determine whether wires had been
strung from the vessel TO the shore.
Marshal Mitchell said nothing of a de-
structive nature was found.
The inquiry was ordered, Mitchell
said, at the request of counsel for the
Guaranty Trust Company and the Ma
tional City Bank of New York, libel
lants in federal court proceedings
againS the steamer and owners. Coun-
sci told him. he said, they a informa-
ton that mines had been adjusted
which could be exploded from a house
near the Cecelie's dock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
women Of HOME CLUB
/ IN FIRST AID CLASSES
One Will Meet Every Wednesday
Night: Time for Other
Not Fixed Yet.

Two classes of first aid" were formed
at the meeting of women of the Home
Club of the Interior Department, jack
sea place. last night. The first class,
with twenty-five members. will assem-
bic every Wednesday night IN the
Mason House. maintained by the Navy
League; h date of meeting of the sec
ond class has n ot been determined.
Or. Ryan DevereauN, chairman of the
first aid committee of the Red Cross
of the District of Columbia, was the
speaker of the evening. Mrs c. COOK
presided. .
Mrs. I. y. Mclaughlin, secretary or
the District of Columbia HAPPIER of the
Red Cross, opened the meeting. the
discussion considered the possibility OF
ii base hospital in Washington
Consideration was given to q pro1ect
70 increase to 1000 the membership oil
the Red Cross in the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
M WITH REQUESTS.
Red Cross Receives Numerous Appli-
cations for Mass Meeting Tickets.

The Red Cross headquarters in the
wadsworth House. 1891 Massachu-
sets avenue, has been swamped with
requests for invitations to the mass
meeting in Memorial Continental Hall
Friday evening. April s, under the
auspices of the Woman's Volunteer Aid
Society.
The announcement made exclusively
in The Star that President Wilson ana
Secretary of War Baker are to ADDRESS
this gathering has aroused intense IN
terest in the meeting. AS invitations
covering practically the entire seating
capacity of the hall had been sent out
before the notice was printed, all those
who have not already received cards
are not likely to get them.
In addition to the patriotic addresses
by the President and War secretary
and officials of the Red Cross, a con
cert by the Marine Band Will aud 10
the spirit of the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
AGAINST COLOMBIAN TREATY.
Side Wins in National Uni
versity Law Debate.

That the treaty with Colombia pro-
vjding for the payment of S25,00o,00o
for the Panama Canal Zone should be
ratified was the question debated last
night in the library of the National
University Law School by the Richard
II. Alvey Debating Society. a decision
favoring the negative and awarding IN
honors to d. 3. Willensky was
given by the judges.
Mr.. Wi1lensky was assisted on the
negative by ]. 4. Wilmer and opposed
by H. {. Eeene and j. l.. Hannan for
the affirmative.
A Joint debate by teams composed of
freshmen of the Washington College
of Law and the National University
Law School is to be held May 5 at the
Public Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
COLoRED WOMEN IN WAR WORK
Donate Use of Twenty Sewing Ma
chimes and Make Dressings.

The Woman's Volunteer Aid Society
of the District Chapter of the American
Red Cross. of which Miss Mabel IT.
Boardman is chairman, received a very
unexpected and welcome contribution
yesterday. The use of twenty sewing
machines for the classes in surgical
dressings and hospital garments was
given by a unit of young colored wom-
en- organized at Howard University,
under the leadership Of Miss Halle
Queen. This unit is now at work at
h university making garments and
dressings Tor the base hospital equip
rnent which is the principal activity of
the Womau's Volunteer Aid at this
time.
The fact that the LIST Separate Bat
TALON or tpIored troops was the first
called OUT III the District has caused the
colored women to work with much en-
thusiasm. They have organized a sec
ond unit or colored women who meet
at the colorcd y. w. c. A, 9TH and T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

Supt. Stirling and J.. c. Roberts, his
assistant, We're in an automobile, and
just after the car passed through the
outer gate the young men appeared
One of them. who was identified as a
former inmate of the Institution from
T. -, pointed a weapon at MIR. Stirling.
Hand over that PACKAGE you have
there" he commanded.
What do you mean?" demanded Supt.
Stirling. Get away from here; I nave
a notion to shoot you"
Leaving the automobile. Stirling was
shot and slightly wounded on the right
shin, the bullet glancing and passing
through the left leg of his trousers.
Then the two hold-up men left the
grounds and disappeared in the woods.
The one who was identified, it is stated,
was sent to the school from Orphan
Home, Tex, and was discharged about
two years ago. Police authorities of
other Jurisdictions have been requested
to participate in the search that is be-
ing made for the two u men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

~ ~
1of feet long and fifty feet wfde. In
this room will be the running track
and a stage and proscenium With Dress
ing rooms, so that it can be utilized for
theatrical performances. The gym and
the gallery will have a seating capacity
of 200. In connection with the gym
nasium will be rooms for hand ball,
basket ball. squash and also rooms for
private instruction in fencing. wrestling,
boxing. etc. All OF the accessories, in
Guiding generous locker room. are pro-
yided.
All of the upper floors will be used
for sleeping quarters. They will be we'll
furnished and every convenience will be
provided.
The roof will be utilized for a roof
garden and dancing pavilion. It is
also planned to run refrigerating coils
to the roof, SO as to provide ice skat-
ing. Topping the entire structure Will
be the latest novelty in construction, a
landing stage for aeroplanes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
VICTIM Of OWN GUILT,
GERMAN VIEW OF CAR
Imperial Chancellor Assures Russian
People There Will Be No
Interference.

BERLIN, March 30, by wireless to
Sayville, N. Y, March 31.-The news
papers in their comments on the meet
ing of the reichstag yesterday all point
to the declaration made by the imperial
chancellor on Germany's attitude to-
ward the Russian problem. which is in
dorsed by the leaders of all parties
without exception, says the Overseas
News Agency fthe German official news
agency.
Following speeches by the party
leaders, supporting the position Of the
imperial chancellor, DR., Won Bethmann
Hoilweg said:
"As far as We can see the Emperor
Nicholas has fallen a victim Of his own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
WOMEN SUPPORT RED CROSS.
General Federation, With 1000 ,0o0
Members, Will Co-Operate,

CHICAGO, March 31.-The General
Federation of Women's Clubs of the
United States, through its officers and
executive committee, today offered the
cooperation of its organization to the
national organization of the Red Cross
in the event of war, according to an an
nouncement made by Mrs. Frances D.
Everett of Highland Park, H., cor
responding secretary of the federation.
The General Federation of Women's
clubs of the United States is said to
have a membership of 1900, 600. Mrs.
Josiah Evans Cowles OF Los Angeles,
Cal, is president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
CALLED TIN SOLDIER; SUICIDE.
Missouri Guardsman Faces River.
Gives Salute. Sends Bullet,

KANSAS CITY, March 31.-After quar-
reling with a young clerk. who called him
a tin soldier" Leslie McGrath, nine
teen years old, member of the Missouri
National Guard, went down to the bank
of the Missouri river today and shot him.
self TO death. Witnesses declared he faced
the river and gave the military salute
before pressing the revolver trigger. A
note in the suicides pocket read:
Have Bill Bateman blow taps over me,
please"
Bateman, company bugler, vas Nc
Grath's "bunkie mate on the border.
The police nae searched for the guards
man since the finding OF the body of j.
r. s9lrganbright. a clerk, who was shot
and killed in a school yard last night
after haunting McGrath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
CITY WILL UNFURL COLORS
AS WAR CONGRESS MEETS
Stars and Stripes Flying From Homes, Offices
and Vehicles to Express Peoples
Loyalty to President.

executive in the hours of trial now
facing the country.
notwithstanding the fact that the
date set for the first display of the
flags was tomorrow, thousands of au-
tomobiles passing through the streets
of the capital last night bore the Stars
and Stripes. and business houses, as
well as many residences in the suburbs,
foated the national emblem ahead of
time. so eager did the people seem to
show their loyalty and devotion II
their sympathy with the great work
shout to be undertaken by the leaders
of the nation.
Urge Action by Neighbors.
Many of those who have taken an &C
tive interest in the movement to show
the national %colors, which has now be-
come national In It's proportions, are
busy boosting the project as much as
possible. h plan has Interested
many to such an extent that they are
o only placing flags on their own
residences. business houses n vehl-
Giles. but are also urging their friends
and neighbors to take part in the
great silent but deep and significant
display of patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
CLUBHOUSE
PLANS ARE ANNOUNCED
New Structure to Be Twelve Stories
High and Contain Every Mod
ern Accessory.

Plans for the building of the Wash
ington Athletic Club, to be erected at
New York avenue and H street north
west, show that the structure will be
twelve stories high, with an exterior
of marble and semi-glazed terra Gotta.
1t is announced that the membership
of the new club is now near the one-
thousand mark. and it is expected that
the clubhouse will be completed within
a year.
The general arrangement of the build
ing Will be as follows:
In the sub-basement. the Iow-water
level of the swimming pool, will be the
mechanical liant. including the ventila-
tion, refrigeration, filtration and eiec-
trical equipment.
In the basement. the high-water level
of the pool, will be the plunge bath,
special baths, dressing rooms, rest
rooms, service rooms. barber shops,
bowling alleys and rife range. arranged
to provide an abundance of light and
air.
Show Place of Building.
h first floor and m~ezzanine will be
taken up entirely by the main lobby,
natatorium and their accessories. This
will be the show place of the building.
The main lobby will extend across the
entire front and will contain n stran-
gers room. ladies' reception room. clerks
and managers Offices. large check room
and the telephone exchange.
On the meZzanine floor will be Offices.
ladies' retiring rooms, private dining
rooms and lounges. Back of the lobby
will be the main attraction of the club,
the natatorium, with the regulation
sized pool, thirty by sixty feet. The
pool will be of glazed tile, with a foun-
tain running. constantly. The latest
system of filtration and refiltration will
be installed to insure an ever-present
supply of pure water. No expense will
be spared to make this natatorium one
of the most beautiful in, the country.
On the second floor will be the main
dining room, large private dining room.
retiring room, lounging. foyer, check
rooms. telephone and telegraph rooms,
the kitchen and all of the accessories.
On the third floor will be the main
lounge, the library, a magniicently fur
nished room extending across the front
of the building: billiard ROOM. large
enough for twelve tables; cards and
chess rooms and a buffet.
Gym Two Stories High.
The fourth and fifth foors will be
devoted entirely to the gymnasium. The
gym proper will be two stories high,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Refuses to Move On; Is Arrested.

A piece of wire in a car slot near 9Th
and F streets last night caused an cleo
trical display that attracted the atten-
ton of a crowd of pedestrians. Cant.
Flather and Policeman Hubbs of the
first precinct dispersed the crowd. One
mar in the crowd, who, it is charged,
refused to move, was arrested and
charged with o~bstructing the sidewalk.
He gave his name as Joseph F. Mitchell,
and, when asked for his address, re-
sponded, II live everywhere" He was
released on IS collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Prepare to Welcome Congress.

These pieces of advice developed last
night into slogans all over Washing
ton as the citizens of the District of
Columbia prepared to welcome the
members of the Hous of Representa-
tives and the Senate who are to COM
pose the extraordinary session of Con-
gress which the President has called to
deal with the international situation.
WashingtonianS all over the District
made up their minds to welcome Con-
eress with q display of the national
colors, to express their confidence in
the national legislators and the chief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Outlines Preparedness
Plans of District Chapter
of the American Red Cross

Henry Z. L. mcfarland, chairman of
the finance committee of the District
of Columbia Chapter of the American
Red Cross and member of the executive
board. has given The Star the following
statement regarding the general cam
paicr Of preparedness which the execu-
tive board roposes to carry out:
9Th purpose of the finance commit
1e. District of Columbia Chapter,
American Red Cross. is to raise what
ever money may be necessary 10 carry
ont the plans of the District or Coiun-
tia Chapter in cooperation WITH the
national organization. which under the
act OF is officially related TO
the United States government.
In general, the plans OF the blslIict
Of Columbia Chapter, like those or the
American Ret Cross. will be to supple
ment the preparations and ACTIVITIES OF
The United States government as was
done IN a smaller scale curing lhe
Spanish war, and as has been done on
:: great scale by the Red Cross organ1-
cation of each of the countries at war.
In every such case the Red cross or
ranization has supplemented what the
government could do IN co-opera'lon
with the government.
The Immediate mount required by
the District of Columbia napier mas
been set at $50. 0No. and it is expected
that this amount Will be raised within
a snort time.
-Four Committees Are Organized.
-Four committees of the District of
CoIumbia Chapter have been organized
as follows:
The first aid committee, chairman,
Dr.. Ryan Devereux. which has placed
an ambulance corps unit, such rs has
been so effective in the present war in
connection with the government hos
pital service in each army of the bel
ligerents.
\ civilian relief committee of which
G. c. Glover, jr, is chairman, for the
immediate purpose of aiding the fam
lilies OF members of the District Ma
tional Guard called into active service.
Already the colored troops have been
called into such service. and the pay
of the men should be supplemented by
the aid of the citizens.
THE military relief committee, of
which Maj. Gen. C. A. Devol is chair
man, the purpose of which is to give aid
10 the enlisted men through hospital
and other services.
Tie women's volunteer aid commit
tee Miss Mabe Boardnlan. Chairman,
which is to do such special service as
women are particularly able to render
in the way OF hospital supplies and
otherwise.
other activities will develop.
al the meeting OF the finance com
mittee Wednesday afternoon the eX-
ecutive committee will outline a plan
of action under the Instructions given
it at the first meeting of the. finance
committee.
The executive committee is composed
of Corcoran Thorn, chairman; John B.
Iarner, Arthur Peter, William T. Cal
liner and Myer Cohen, together with
Henry B. F. Mcfarland, chairman of
the finance committee, member eE
oficio."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
New Red Cross Branch to Meet.

Miss Mabel =. B~oardman. executive
officer of the Red Cross. and DR.. John
Van Schaick, jr.. vice chairman OIL Tue
Washington chapter, are to denver au-
dresses at a meeting of the newly or
ganiZed Harriet Tulman pranch OF the
District Red Cross 10 be held TUESDAY
evening at s o'clock Mt Lincoln Temple,
18th and II streets northwest. The pub
lie is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
To Store Red Gross Supplies.

Red Cross supplies which are no."
being prepared by the |oiuh-
teer Aid Society, under the direction OF
the District of Columbia Chapter OF the
American Red Cross. for a base nos
pital are to be carefully stored mere.
Fidelitv Storage last
night offered the use Of its vaults lot
this purpose and the offer was prompt
1r accounted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

streets northwest. At their organization
meeting Mrs. T. n. Mclaughlin. secre-
tary of the District of Columbia Chap
ter of the Red Cross. and Admiral N.
NJ. Mason made speeches about the Red
Cross work and encouraged them in
their efforts for the comfort and relief
of the District soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

If you are standing behind President
Wilson,. throw out your colors! Ely
the American flag from your home,
business office, your factory, your
your delivery wagon. This
is the time to show your loyalty by
showing the Stars and Stripes! Here
is the opportunity for every American
to realize hi it means to stand be-
meath the folds of The Star ~Spangled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Philadelphia Has 500, 600 Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, March 31.-Fire to-
day destroyed the plant of the Indian
Refining Company. manufacturers of
c%ocoanut oil and butter. The loss is
estimated at 5000. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Mir 'stry Visits the Army.

LoNDoi March 81, 1853 p.m.-Princs
Lvoff. the Russian premier. and all the
other members OF the provisional gov
eminent left Petrograd today to visit
general headquarters at the front, a
Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd au-
nounces.
The provisional government. says E
Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd. has ep-
proved a measure put forward by the
minister of introducing a mod
fication in the laws affecting public cow
panies. Among the charges is one where
by the legal restrictions affecting Jews
and foreign subjects will no longer be ex-
tended to these companies. The r~estric-
tons applying to subjects of powers hos
tile to Russia, however, will remain in
force.
The provisional government also has de
cided to abolish the death penalty, SAYS
q Renter dispatch from Petrograd today
Penal servitude for life or for q term Or
years will he substituted for the death
penalty in cases where such n penalty is
prescribed by the penal code or nv mil
tary law.
To ,-., .rnet 2-ar ~A,L H. -H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

tragic guilt. The Russian people, who
did not want this war. can be without
fear that we may interfere with their
affairs. We wish nothing else but 40
live again as soon as possible with thu
Russian nation in a peace basis upoA
conditions honorable for both parties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Gym Two Stories High.

= are thinking of buying a Sc
Encyclopaedia Britannica
genuine India paper, you ca
this great work and place
right here in Washington.
THIS announcement is made in order that every person IN
Washington who wants to own a set of the Britannica can
make sure before buying that it would be useful and
helpful. No one should buy a S etunhss he is positive hatftWl
be useful to him.
Come and see sets # the Britannica, Of both the hghprced Cambridge
Issue and the popuhrpnced Handy Volume" Issue printed on genuine
India paper.
This will enable you to find ot at frth hand what a vast fund of in
formation the Britannica contains; and you can make your w compa-
son # the two issues as to size type style of binding and price
The Cambridge Issue is the 1argepage lagetpe widenagin set
printed OF genuine India paper-maing a superb set Of books. The
Handy Volume" Issue is also printed on genuine India paper slightly
smaller page and type narrower margins and selling fora about 6% lr
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So far as the choice of either set is concrned,t is manly question of
which you prefer or can afford. They are identical in contents page for
page illustration for illustration But there is no question IS TO he useful
ness at the Britannica. This wonderful library in its present attest edr
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published,
Examine it for yourself. Take the index OF 10000 facts and go
through a page OF two Note the beautiful India paper-how thin but
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YOUR WIN comparison of prices asked for the different bindings of the W
issues. Inquire about the convenent term of payment if you d not wish
to pay cash.
But act frombA-sets nov offered for sal. are the last And the end
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01

]. You want work. read the wan. col
umns OF The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-01
Urge Action by Neighbors.
One Highwayman Identified.

Licking Banks was combed, but withou
finding any trace OF the pair.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-04-06
ATHENA HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
AT AUDITORIUM TONIGHT

The comedy, "Mr. Bob," will be
given by the High school tonight at
S:l5 in the auditorium. This is the
closing play of the season and a largs
audience is expected. Besides the
play, many interesting specialties
have been arranged by the grades
which will be pleasant feature.
The comedy in two acts is written by
Rachel E. Baker. 1t is a portrayal of
life in fairly well-to-do community
where yachting and fascination for
the "Cat" family are pastimes for
some of the leading characters.
The Cast:
Philip Royson, interested in yacht
ing-Henry Koepke.
Robert Brown, clerk of Benson 6
Benson Dudley.
Jenkins, Miss Rebecca's butler
Lawson Booher.
Rebecca Luke, well-to-do maiden
lady-Evalyn Hurd.
Katherine Rogers, Miss Luke's
niece--Zola Keen.
Marion Bryant, Katherine's friend
Helen Russell.
Patty, Miss Luke's maid, of dram
attic taste--Kathren Froome.
Act |.
Breakfast room at Tresham; time,
morning.
Act. II.
Same as Act /; time, afternoon of
the same day.
3Spscialties.
/. Dance Of the Ounces Eight pu-
pills from the third and fourth grades.
.. The Clown Drill-Eight pupils
from the fifth and sixth grades.
B. Pantomims, Coming Thru the
Rye, Seven girls seventh and eighth
grades.
a. Vocal solo "The Jungle Moon"
in costume-Master Elmo Russell.
+. Vocal solo "In the Land of Years
Ago, Miss Lucille Taylor.
Pianist, Miss Velva Mansfield.
Curtain at 8:l5 p. m.