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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
SCENES OF JOY ON CONTINENT
WHEN NEWS OF BREAK COMES
President Wilson and United States Cheered
and Star Spangled Banner" Is Played.
American Ambassadors Working Hard.

United States. as we'll as very consid-
cradle editorial comment
When the news of the rupture of
diplomatic relations between the United
States and Germany became known at
Marseille the chamber of commerce. va
rious public buildings and many ships
in the harbor displayed the American
flag, says dispatch to the Havas
Agency from Marseille.
Enthusiasm Aroused In Rome.
ROME, February 4, via Paris, Febru-
airy Sup to noon today the American
embassy had no official confirmation OF
the rupture of relations with Ger
many. The ambassador, Thomas Nell
son Page, visited the foreign minister,
Baron Sonnino, and had long discus
sion with him on the situation.
Experienced statesmen remarked,
with reference to the severance of
diplomatic relations:
What America is giving US is moral
support and fraternal sympathy which
encourages us to feel certain of final
victory"
The news from the United States has
caused enthusiasm throughout the
country. The entire Italian press ex-
presses qualification in having the
United States on the side of the entente,
winch, IL declares, Is LILO SioS "a "a '"
liberty and honor"
Slavs Rejoice at Break.
PETROGRAD. February 4, via Lon
don. February 5. $50 a.m.-The diplo-
matte breach between the United
States and Germany became known
here at noon today and aroused general
enthusiasm. The consensus of opinion
was that it was a step calculated to
bring an early end to the war. The
Vechernee Vremja, under the caption.
End of Patience Reached" says: The
severing of relations is the best proof
of President Wilson's mistake in In
viting the warning nations to begin
peace conferences"
M Dmitrikoff. secretary Of the duna.
declared that President Wilson's action
was of tremendous moral Importance
for Germany. for whom the last days
have come" The common opinion
among Russian leaders was that war
between the United states and Ger
many must follow. and Prince Galitzin
Of the imperial council expressed the
view that the American fleet would
prove of great assistance.
F.. T. Roditcheff. leader Of the liberals
in the duma, said: There would appear
to be no retreat for Germany"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Nine. Montessori Visits D. G. Schools

Nine. Montessori. educator of inter
national note. today visited schools in
washington where Montessori methods
are applied. Two of these are private
institutions, the third one, at the
Founding Hospital. being the only one
of a public nature. Nine. Montessori
arrived in Washington yesterday and
plans to leave this evening for Chica go
and Los Angeles. Her time here was
occupied in visiting the schools and
making criticisms Of the work being
done. Yesterday the educator was ten
dered a reception at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

thusiasm of the young women. who
krent from house to house as usual on
ktheir search for statistics. Today be-
gan the fourth week of the probe,
which is being conducted under reso-
luton of Congress.
The full quota of twelve agents has
been on the job only two weeks, the
preliminary weeks having seen only
between six and nine agents at work.
The way the wind blew today. 1t was
no easy matter for a young woman 10
start out In the early morning with
list of houses to visit 20 get the house
wives to fill out blanks regarding ex-
penditures. Many of the assignments
were so located that it was impossible
to use the street cars. and there was
nothing to do but walk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Wants Parking Law Enforced.

Col w. W. Harris is to be asked by
the District of Columbia D. A. r. com
mittee for the preservation of street
parking to enforce strictly the law
governing the same. At meeting of
the committee. held recently. the in
frinsement Of the law relative to
parkinss was considered. and the de-
cision to write Col. Harris reached.
II ia claimed by the committee that
marking SPACE has been used for build
ing purposes, or has been tunneled un-
der for storage. or has been asphalted
over. r".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
KAISER VISITS BULGAR KING.
Emperor, With Suite, Goes to See
Monarch, Who Il III.

LONDON, February 6.-The German
emperor. according to Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam. left his head
quarters on Friday with a large suite
and visited the Bulgarian king at
Poestyn, where the Bulgarian monarch
is undergoing medical treatment The
two rulers conferred privately for sew
eral hours, and the German emperor
returned to headquarters Sunday even
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
St. Louis Sailing Cancelled.
PARIS EDITOR DEAD.
M, Drumont of Libre Parole Was
Noted Author.

PARIS, February 5.--Edouard Adolphe
Drumont. the well known editor of
I,hr. Parole. is dead. NJ Drumont was
seventy-three years old and was the
author of a large number Of books and
niays He published in 1879 a volume
of his memories Of Paris. which was
crowned by the French Academy. M.
nrrmont was best known outside of
France for the sensational anti-semitic
campaign which he waged for many
years and which involved him in sew
eral lawsuits and two duels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
TWO AMERICAN LINERS
ARRIVE AT LIVERPOOL
Philadelphia and Finland Safety As
sured, Former Getting In Last
Night, Latter This Morning.

NEW YORK, February 5.-The Ameri-
can line steamship Philadelphia arrived
at Liverpool at II pm. Sunday, accord
ing to cablegrams received here this
morning by officials Of the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine. The steam
shin Finland, also of the American line.
arrived at Liverpool at o'clock this
morning.
The American line received cable
gram today saying that the steamship
New York, carrying passengers. leit
Liverpool at 5 pm. Saturday. she is
the first American passenger ship to
sail since Germany promulgated her
new submarine warfare.
officials, however. did not express
anxiety for the New York. on the theory
that she had left prior to today, the
date on which expires the time set by
Germany during which American pas
senRer ships could depart in safety.
The New York carried 231 passengers,
Including many Americans. She is ex-
nected to arrive here next Sunday.
St. Louis Sailing Cancelled.
of1cials of the International Mercan-
tile Marine officially announced this
morning that the American line steam
shin st. Louis would not sail today.
SAVANNAH, Ga. February 5.-The
American steamship Eurana, sailing
from Savannah for Liverpool January
III reached her destination In safety
Saturday, according to cable received
by her owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Inquest This Afternoon.

Coroner hewitt has arranged to hold
an inquest at the morgue this after
noon in the case Of Mrs. Rosemary
Heley. who was shot to death while in
her apartment at 1891 New York ave-
mother. whose home is at Muncie. Ird .
arrived In this city this morning and
will make arrangements for the burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Keeping Work Under Way.

Chairman Robert y. Harper was In
advisory committee Of the inaugural
committee discussing final plans re
garding the stands being erected with
in the court of honor AS these stands
are not being erected on contract but
on a cost plus commission basis. il Is
necessary for the builder to consult
with the inaugural committee Officials
at frequent intervals.
Mr.. Harper said the inaugural COM
mittee will continue it's preparations
for March Notwithstanding the report
that there is a sentiment in favor OF
not having the public ceremonies on
that day and merely have the President
take the oath of office at the White
House on Sunday. March 4.
Mr.. Harper is not a all worried as TO
the success Of the Inauguration should
this country be in war at that time.
He maintains that thousands of per-
sons will flock to this city and turn the
ton of patriotism and show the Presi-
dent by their presence here that they
mean to support him.
Mccormick Expected Today.
Vance C. Mccormick. chairman of the
democratic national committee. is ex-
pected to arrive in this city this after
noon. He will confer with Mr.. Harper
concerning inaugural arrangements.
Mr.. Harper yesterday conferred with
Henry Morgenthau, treasurer of the
ma tional committee
| Inaugural headquarters today an
| nounced that a large representation
from the democratic clubs Of New Jer-
sey is expected in the parade. The
representation from that state will be
big one, for the governor and his
stan and National Guard organizations
from there also are planning to attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
SENATE SANCTIONS
INAUGURAL PLANS
Approves Use of Reservations
and Strineing of Over
head Wires.
COMMITTEE NOT WORRIED

Without debate the Senate today
passed the House joint resolution Civ
ing the District Commissioners author
ity to grant permits to the inaugural
committee to use government reserva-
tons along the line of the inaugural
parade for the erection of stands. The
resolution also grants permission to
the inaugural committee to stretch
wires overhead for the illumination of
the streets during the inaugural period.
Senator John Walter Smith, chairman
of the District committee, called up
the resolution soon after the Senate
met 1t completes the necessary pro-
gram Of legislation with regard to the
inaugural ceremonies. thus enabling
the inaugural committee TO go ahead
with all preparations for the inaugu
ration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Wilkins Company Incorporated.

A certificate was filed with the re-
corder of deeds today incorporating the
John H. wilkins Company. commission
merchants. The capital stock IL $780,
600. The incorporators are John II.
wilkins, Henry C. Breuninger. Robert
H. Clark. Samuel J. Henry and Wilton
j. Lambert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Army and Navy Recruiting.

Recruiting for both the army and the
navy during the month of January
reached satisfactory proportions. ac-
cording to figures made public today.
The navy made a net increase OF 1,423
men and the army LOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. February Sword began to
go about Paris in the early forenoon
yesterday that the United States had
broken with Germany. Bulletins mark
ed Washington official were posted
at the newspaper Offices announcing
that the German ambassador. Count
Won Bernstorff. had been handed his
passports and that Ambassador Gerard
had been recalled from Berlin.
1t was the coolest day in many win
tiers in Paris. yet crowds stood around
the bulletin boards, with the Their
mometer registering five degrees above
zero, eagerly reading the scraps of
news as they filtered through. First
came the announcement of the rupture.
and then parts of the Presidents
speech to Congress. the seizure of Ger
man auxiliary cruisers and proposed
appropriations for defense. and there
was an immense amount of joyous
comment.
The American embassy ceased to look
after German interests, as from b
o'clock yesterday afternoon, under in
embassy has not yet been informed as
to who will take charge of the inter.
ests of the central empires. A stan OF
forty persons at the American embassy
has been managing the accounts Of
$1,000 civilian prisoners. Germans. Aus
TRANS. Turks and Bulgarians. receiv-
ing money from their home countries
and also of the prisoners of war con-
fined in hundred different military
camps. This work he's been immense
in detail and often delicate questions
are raised. The embassy also has had
to do with the food supplies to the
French populations in the invaded dis
tricts Of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Advised to Defer Sailing.

The ambassador, William G. Sharp,
las telegraphed to the consul at Bor-
deaux to advise Americans on the point
of departure to defer their sailing.
This is the sAme counsel given to
Americans indhiring at the embassy
today.
The news of the break was received
ioyfully by the Americans at the head
quarters Of the field ambulance service
and among the American aviators
training at Buc. The newspapers pup
lished textually the Presldehe spe.sn
hsfore Congress and articles upon the
military and naval resources of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
JAPAN MAKES NEW
ALIEN BILL PROTEST
Objections to Language oil
Asiatic Section in lmmigra-
ton Measure.
Mr.. REED WARNS SENATE

New objections from Japan to the
language of the Asiatic exclusion sec.
ton of the vetoed immigration bill
We're disclosed in the Senate today
when Senator Reed, fighting the pro-
posal to repass the bill over the Pres
ident's veto. announced he had been
authorized by the State Department to
say that the Japanese embassy had di-
rected attention to the provisions. The
bill as finally passed was thought to
meet all objections.
The House already has repassed the
bill over the veto. There were some
indications that the international situa-
ton might influence the Senate not to
repass the bill. although it was ex-
pected to do SO under ordinary circum-
stances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
GERMANS ARE ANXIOUS
TO Be MADE CITIZENS
One Man Declares Readiness to Take
Up Arms Against
Fatherland.

Justice Hitz of the District Supreme
Court officiated for the frst time today
at the naturalization hearing. and in
cidentally conferred full American citi-
zenship on the first German to be re-
ceived after the break in diplomatic
relations between the United States
and Germany.
Frank J. Kellar. a brewer. was the
applicant. He was born in Weisenfeld.
Germany, in 1898, is married and has
two children. He filed his application
for final papers about three months
ago.
..Do YOU understand the present situa-
ton of affairs between the United States
and Germany" inquired Justice Hitz OF
When Kellar had responded in the af-
understood that in event of war he would
have to fight against the fatherland.
Ready to Fight for q. S.
Mr.. Kellar expressed his willingness to
fight, If necessary, for the country Of his
adoption.
Following the lead of young Oswald
Lehman, the -year-old clerk
who rushed to the once OF the clerk OIL
the court last Saturday while the
newsboys were calling The Stars ex-
ira, Eve men and four women, natives
of Germany, today made declarations
of intention to renounce the father
land. One Austrian made declaration.
Charles T. Beaumet, thirty years old.
the first applicant today. is a clerk in
the Riggs National Bank. He was born
in Wolferdinger. April "a, 1886, and
came to America June l. 1904.
Others Seeking Citizenship.
The other applicants were: Fritz Egg
gers, twenty eight years, a butcher.
born in Nolthein November 81, 1855,
August Beuchert. thirty-four years, n
butcher. born in Baden. July IL. 1889:
Paul Neubert, twenty-four years. a
waiter from Chemnitz; Anton Agri-
kola, thirty eight years, also butcher.
was born at Sykleno. Austria: Katherine
Geng. forty-eight years, a maid. born in
Helene H. L. Stodger. thirty
one years, a governess from Strasburg:
Elise Dorner, fifty years, who was born
in Reinlengen; Afra Bleicher. maid
from Steingarden. and Pietrich Hor-
mann. a baker, thirty-three years, from
I.ivenau. who has lived in America
since 1898.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20

in the East Killingly and East Putnam sections. The crews are at work, each in charge of foreman. Each man is equipped with a small mirror, with which to examine the under side of rocks, cavities in trees, etc. Each man carries a hook point knife, used to pull off pieces of dead bark and for the man to mark the trees examined each man having his own individual tree-mark. so that his work mai be checked up by his foreman, who makes a follow-up examination of the trees.
 Fined For careIessness.
 Responsibility rests upon man who marks tree as clean and if later inspections show it infested the man who checked it as O. K, loses a days pay. This helps toward getting care ful examinations and generally con- sciencious work, though the men who stick out the training period with the moth crews generally are so good and careful that little escapes their at tention, as to moths.
 The work will continue right into spring An egg cluster has been found on a tree just at the northerly borough line of Danielson, at the end of the sidewalk this showing how carefully the borough must be guarded if it is to be kept free of the pests.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
MOTH SCOUTS ALERT.
Agents of State Bureau at Work in Town Searching For Gypsy and Brown Tail Infestations.

The winter drive against the gypsy moth is on in the town of Killingly and the forces of the state entomolog- ica1 bureau are engaged daily in a defensive as well as destructive, cam paign that is intended to combat the anvance of the pests deeper into the territory of the state. The work here. as in other towns in this section of windham county, is being directed by I. W. Davis, who has been in charge for nearly two years Old King Win ter has no terrors for the hardy moth scouts, and in such days as yester- day, when the sweep of the wind over the hills in the northeastern section of this town was almost enough to drive a, stone rabbit to it's warren, the mem bers of the crews were out hiking over the territory assigned for their in spection and carefully scanning every for an infestation. The scouting plan has been reduced almost to a science, is thoroughly systematized and is proving very effective. The state workers here are laboring in harmony with the United States government moth forces.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the law provides that towns shall, when ordered by and under the direction of. the state entomologist suppress the gypsy and brown tail moths, it was thought best, for the present, at least, to keep the gypsy moth in the hands of trained men.
 Twenty One Towns Infested.
 At the beginning of the last fiscal year, a report just prepared shows. 20 towns in Connecticut were thought to be infested by the gypsy moth. but during the winter Ashford was found infested by the federal scouts, making a total of 21 towns. These towns have a total area of about 730 square miles and are as follows: Thompson, Put nam, Pomfret, Woodstock, Eastford, Ashford, Killingly, Brooklyn. Hampton, Chaplin, Sterling Plainf1eld, Canter- bury, Scotland, Voluntown, Griswold, Sprague, Lisbon, North Stonington, Tested towns are Thompson, Putnam. Woodstock. Ponlfret, having an area of about 172 square miles. The mum Der of infestations in each of these towns was found to be somewhat less during the year 1916 than in the pre- ceding year. and totaled 169.
 A Keen Game.
 Hunting the moth is a great game. A trained and enthusiastic corps, in- terested in the work, is necessary to obtain best results. It's a healthful but rigorous and painstaking occu- patton that these scouts follow.
 Search For Egg Masses.
 As the gypsy moth passes the win ter, in the egg stage, locating and proven one of the best methods of con- trolling the pest. The scouting for these clusters is commonly known as roadside scouting, by this being meant the examination of all trees outside woodland, and in wooded areas to ex- axnine or "scout'' the trees for a dis tance of from 50-20o feet from the clearing, the distance depending on the species of trees and type of growth. 7 This is the work now being done
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Amelia Gauthier.


 At St. Mary's church Friday morning funeral services were held for Mrs. Amelia Gauthier of Woodstock avenue. Rev. Charles F. Bedard being celebrant of the mass of requiem. which was at- tended by many relatives and friends. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 County Caucus Tuesday. < Senators and representatives from Windham county are to meet in cau- GUS at the state capitol in Hartford next Tuesday afternoon after the ad- journment of the days session. At this caucus matters of importance to the county are to be considered. Joseph w. Cutler Seeks Marriage
 License.
 A Providence paper announced that Joseph W. Cutler. a retired-business man of this city, has applied in Provi- dence for marriage license to wed a Taunton woman 57 years of age. On lar to that of Connecticut, five days must elapse between the application for and the issuing of the license.
 Work on State Road.
 State road work has been under way this week on the trunk line leading east from this city past the Little Dam tavern, the children's home and on the of the town of Putnam. A stone crusher is at work near the children's home. The material prepared by the crusher is being distributed over that section of the highway made ready for she reception of macadam base last fall, but is not being rolled. The road is passable but rough, much traffic going over it daily
 New Projection Machine.
 Manager Hyde Smith of the Bradley theatre has provided a new high pow cred projection machine, which was being made ready for service on Fri day.
 Secretaries of Chamber of Com merce in this section of the state have been receiving from the state organ izations warnings of fakirs who arc working in Connecticut
 An Uncomfortable Day.
 The sudden drop in temperature Fri.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
SENATE CONFIRMS FEDERAL
 SHIPPING BOARD MEMBERS
With Exception of John A. Donald, the Fifth Member.

r Washington, Jan. 19.-The nomina- tlons of William Denman of San Francisco; Bernard N. Baker of Bal timore James B. White of Kansas City and Theodore Brent, of New Or leans, as members of the federal ship ping board, were confirmed tonight by the senate. Opposition by pro- gressive republicans to John A. Don aid, of New York, the fifth member Nof the. board, held up his confirmation.
 Senator Phelan. spoke against con drmation of Donald and there are in- dications that several other democrats will join in the opposition, It was said, however, that Mir. Donald would be confirmed without long delay.
 Opposition to him is based on the fact that he owned and operated steamships under the British flag and that be employed Chinese coolies as sailors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
BUFFALO BILL LETTER
 OWNED BY PUTNAM PEOPLE.
Written by Famous Scout to Col. w. c. Forbush, Cousin of the WheeIock Family.

The following letter, written by Col W. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, to Col. Will liam C. Forbush, U. s. A., when Col onel Cody was in London, relative to the marriage of the youngest daughter of Colonel Cody, is in the possession of the Wheelock family of Putnam Col onel Forbush, who died some years ago, was a cousin of the Wheelocks. The letter was written in 1903, and is as follows:
 T. F. Ranch,
 Olympia, London, w, Jan. 2S, 1903. My Dear Colonel Forbush:
 Lieutenant Clarence A. Stolt, who has just been transferred to your regi- ment is to marry my youngest daugh- ter, Irma, Feb. 24th. I am very glad indeed they are going to your regiment and have so written them. I hope and know you will have an eye on them for your old scouts sake. I hope you will like them both. Colonel in re- membrance of the many cold and hot times we have followed the trail to- gether I ask you to be father to my baby child who now comes under your command She is a good, true. loving child and my hearts love. I will see that she does not want for money, and