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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Objects of the Society.

All of these features. developed
through the unselfish giving of the
talent of the members of the chorus.
are aimed to encourage in the people Of
Washington a larger appreciation of
the best there is in oratorio. and the
making of this city a center of music.
L. E. Hyatt, Walter A. Gawler and
Jarvis Butler have been elected to the
board of managers of the society. all
of whom have long been identified with
musical interests of the capital. Mr..
Gawler having formerly been mem
Der of the board and an officer OF the
society. Mr.. Butler Is the son of the
late Jarvis Butler of Baltimore. who
was the founder of the local Sanders &.
Stayman music house and organist of
Calvary Baptist Church and the Eighth
Street Temple of this city.
The other members of the board of
managers are Henry H. Freeman. chair
man; May Atchison, secretary; Robert
Mop. Milans. treasurer; George A.
Provost, George P. Tucker and Zell
Weaver Jayne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Selection of soloists Considered.

The board is at present considering
the selection Of soloists to participate
in the spring festival rendition of Han
ders Samson" on one evening and
Fair Ellen" by Bruch, and Standford's
''Phaudrig Crohoore." the second even
ing, both concerts to be given in the
spacious auditorium of the new Cen
trail High School. An early announce
ment of the soloists is expected.
DR.. Hamlin E. Coggswell, director of
the chorus, states that the progress of
the chorus during the winter rehearsals
has produced excellent results and that
new members Joining the chorus at this
time are finding their study of the works
much more interesting by reason Of the
training the chorus has already had.
Il do not mean said DR.. Coggsweil
that we will encourage enrolIments up
to the eve of the spring concerts. That
would be manifestly unfair to the large
number who have devoted their time and
talent throughout the winters re-
hearals
1T viii be possible. however" added
the director. TO accept general enroll
u1scrs =. 81 least another rehearsal y
large cno--s is particularly desirable
TO suit TIE needs OF Hsndefs oratorlo
music This IS most necessary in the
rendition Of Samson. which. it is in
teresrinE 20 note, was a greater favorite
with Handel himself than was his more
familiar Messiah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Benefits Derived.

The exhibit now open comprises not
only Neighborhood House products. but
goods turned out by similar groups in
other cities. which are sold at a COM
mission. thus enabling the local insti-
tuition to keep open longer and to far
better advantage than if handling its
own products only. Right there is the
germ of the whole idea, according to
Mr.. Neigh.
Memberships have already been taken
out on behalf of a group of blind workers
in Cincinnati, mountaineers of Kentucky
rural workers of West Virginia and
craftsmen of Toronto. Canada II the
movement succeeds as anticipated no
worker, however isolated, will lack a
market or fair remuneration for her
weaving and sewing, and prospective
purchasers will be brought into touch
with the best examples of the lines in
which they are interested.
Some time ago there was an exhibit
ton of the dyed-silk work of Neigh
borhood House in New York. 20 per
cent being the commission allowed the
handlers thereof. Mr.. Neigh happened
to drop in one day and found the goods
selling at just three times what the
same articles could be purchased for
in Washington. He promptly terminal
ed the arrangement, he says, and it is
to prevent the recurrence of just such
cases that he has been working on the
National Folk Craft Society plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
REVOLUTION
IN RUSSIA IS UNLIKELY
Prof. Vinogradoff Says Radical
Pacifsts, Though Still Source of
Danger, Are Well in Hand.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM. March "a. via London.
6:19 p.m.-There is no longer any
chance of counter revolution in Rus
STA, in the opinion of Prof. Paul Vino
gradoff of Petrograd University. but
the radical pacifists are still a source
OF danger for the new government.
Prof. Vinogradoff, who is on his way
to England to lecture at oxford. said
in an interview at Haparanda:
There is no reason to expect an up
rising of the republicans. AS to the
form of government to be adopted,
there is nowhere any desire to antici-
pate the decision of the national con-
vention. Naturally the question of
peace or war is more acute. but that
faction of the socialists which desires
a separate peace does not appear to
be especially important. One may be
easily deceived in this matter. During
the first days of excitement there were
some ecstatic demands that the 'slaugh-
ter should cease. but many who Joined
in this demand have reached different
conclusion after ripper consideration.
Il shall not attempt to deny that gen.
uine danger threatens from the radical
element, but on the other hand desire
to emphasize that the provisional gov
eminent is complete master of the sit
uation. Prince Lvoff (the premier) Is
a wonderful organizer and the govern
ment. thanks to his efforts. is winning
more and more stability daily. Any
coup from any side whatever is ex-
tremely improbable"
Soldiers Ratify Revolution.
LONDON, March 24.-Gen. Korniloff.
the new commander of the troops in
pafr 1iSfr
dispatch from Petrograd. conferred to-
day with the council of workmen's and
soldiers delegates concerning the Ger
man concentration on the northern
front.
At a great meeting of the soldiers on
the Riga front. which was attended by
Gen. Radko Dimitrieff and delegates Of
the duma, the dispatch adds, it was re-
solved unanimously to strain every eff
fort for the defense of Russia. Gen.
Dimitrieff embraced the soldier who
acted as chairman of the meeting.
To Assume All Russia's Debts.
THE provisional government of Rus
STA, says the Reuter- correspondent at
Petrograd, has issued a proclamation
that it will meet faithfully all the
pecuniary engagements of the late gov
eminent. notably with regard to inter-
est and amortization of state debts, the
fulfillment of commercial contracts and
the payment of official salaries. Direct
customs duties and other taxes will be
levied as in the past until modified in
accordance with the new laws. The
proclamation continues:
The war involves enormous special
taxes, but the new fiscal system which
will be planned by the ministry of
finance will distribute all taxation ac-
cording to the financial capacity Of the
different classes liable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Disorder Develops in Meeting.

The meeting was attended by consid-
cradle disorder. Persons who took ex-
ceptions to some of the remarks of the
speakers were elected from the garden
in spite of protests on the part of
those who occupied seats on the plat
form.
The principal addresses were made
by Dr. David Starr Jordan. chancellor Of
Leland Stanford University: Prof. Scott
Nearing. Joseph D. Cannon of the West
ern Federation of Miners. and John E.
Milholland, father of the late Mrs. Inez
Milholland BoisSevain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25

The scarcity of potatoes and all
cereals throughout the British empire
urge increased painting the coming
season. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
FIFTEEN MORE RECRUITS
MEET ALL POLICE TESTS
Commissioner Brownlow and Maj.
Pullman Gratifed by Show
ing of New Men.

Fifteen applicants for positions on the
police force. who have passed the physi-
cal, mental and character tests tomor-
row will be recommended by Maj. Pull
man for appointment.
These men, together with twenty-one
recruits who have been working in the
Police Training School for the last two
weeks, bring the total number of new
appointments in the police department
within the month up to thirty-six. which
is a larger number than has been APP
pointed in any other year in recent
times said Maj. Pullman last night
THE total number of new appoint
ments last year was only twenty-seven.
Commissioner Brownlow and Maj. Pull
man are very much pleased with the
success met so far in recruiting the new
members for the force provided for In
the appropriation bill recently passed by
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Extra Force Of Watchmen.

War Department activities already
include the employment Of a large extra
force of watchmen to patrol the Dis
trict water supply system from Great
Falls. along the Conduit road to the
filtration plant near the Soldiers Home,
and the closing of the War Department
building to visitors. 1t has been urged
that the calling out of the District ma
uonal guardsmen would enable the
government better to protect its valu-
able buildings and plants as well as
the bridges across the Potomac and
Anacostia rivers. and the big munition
plant of the Washington Steel and
Ordinance Company at Giesboro Point
In case there are not sufficient marines
available for that purpose. the District
troopers could be utilized for the pro-
lection Of the Washington navy yard,
where big guns are in process of manu-
facture, and for the protection of the
important naval station at Indian Head,
where there is a large powder factory.
The private munition plant at Giesboro
Point is now making shells to the value
of about 100000 for the Navy De-
por
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Would Defer Settlement.

IF such adjustment prove impossible.
We further urge that our government
then defer the settlement of our just
claims till after the European war.
Finally. We demand that Congress
should in no case issue a declaration of
war nor declare the existence OF state
of war without first considering the re-
suit Of previous advisory referen-
dunn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Stand High in Mental Tests.

THE men who are numbered among
the lucky ones to receive appointments
have all passed with high averages in
the mental examination, and although
seventy is usually considered the pass
ing mark, practically all the candidates
have made marks of seventy-five to
more than ninety in the examinations.
"All the new men who start in now
receive a salary of 5000 year, or $72
a month. but on July ! the salary will
automatically advance 10 per cent and
the men will receive $3.50 a month. or
$3.50 a year. There is still an oppor-
tuntty for many other men who are
mentally and physically strong to en-
list in the police service. OF the thir-
ty-six new appointments seven were to
fill existing vacancies when the bill
passed, and twenty-nine are to fill new
positions recently created. There are
still sixty-one vacancies which Will be
filled by men who qualify during the
next mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Cites an Example.

Take concrete. If perhaps par
TALLY imaginary. example," explains Mr..
Neigh. Suppose in a single community
there are depots for the sale of the
products of four such industries as. for
instance. Neighborhood House, the
Aquidneck Industries. and the Paul Re-
we're Pottery and Denison House, both
of Boston. Why should these four
maintain four separate establishments?
Why not combine into one establish
ment to serve the whole community,
one which would remain open perma-
nently and not sporadically? This is
what the association of which l am
national organizer is trying 10 accom-
plish"
The United States, it is pointed out, is
singularly rich in the variety of folk
craft brought to it's shores through ra-
cial types by immigration. Owing
to the lack of a proper market. how
ever, these arts and crafts are often
soon debased: the distinctive stitches
and decorative schemes are lost. and
an Italian woman, for example, capable
of doing wonderful and characteristic
embroidery, finds herself doing sweat
shop work. Through the newly formed
organization not only are the racial
crafts to be preserved ana promoted,
but also folk drama, folklore folk
dances and all other artistic racial man
ifeStationS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Positions Are Permanent.

ITO correct misunderstanding
among some persons it should be
stated that the positions recently Gre
ated by Congress are permanent posi-
tions. At the time of the inauguration
a large number of special police were
sworn in for temporary service, and
for some reason some persons have re-
cejved the transformation that the new
positions are also for temporary en-
ployment. This is not the case and
new men who apply at the office of
chief clerk of the police department
for application blanks and pass the
mental and physical examinations are
assured of early appointments to per
manent positions.
In conclusion. Maj. Pullman said it is
important that men under the required
height limit of five feet eight inches
should not waste time in applying. The
age limit is from twenty-five to thirty
Ave Years. 1t is expected that a spe-
cial physical examination for a,o the sn can
didates who have already hled april
cation blanks will be held during the
coming week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
GUARDSMEN MAY
PROTECT PROPERTY
War Department Is Seriously
Considering Utilization of
Their Services.
HAVE PRACTICAL TRAINING

Although not officially admitted. it
is known that the authorities Of the
War Department are seriously consid-
ering the advisability Of utilizing the
services of the National Guard of the
District Of Columbia for the protection
OF government and other property in
the vicinity of the National Capital.
On account Of the small number OF
regular troops and marines in this
city at present the federal authorities
are obliged to rely to a certain ex-
tent on the citizen soldiery Of the Dis
tr1ct Tor emergency military services.
There is more than ordinary salts
faction In the reliance at this time be-
cause OF the admittedly efficient con-
ditfon of the District troops as a re-
suit Of their practical training and
experience on the Mexican border.
Danger Of Crank Activity.
The advfsability of such a guard is I'M
der consideration, it is believed, because
Of the possibility, in case war comes
between the United States and Germany,
Of dangerous pro-German or crank &C
tivity, such as has been witnessed In
other countries, particularly in Euro
pean countries at war with Germany.
There were certain indications in OFF,
cial circles yesterday that In case of
actual war between the United States
and Germany the United States govern
ment would require Germans all over
the United States to register. and pos
sibly would restrict their travel. This
naturally would apply to Washington
as well as to other cities Of the country.
1t is believed that the majority Of Ger
mans in this country. particularly in
Washington. while there Is a close COM
munity spirit. in the event Of war be-
tween the United States and Germany
would respect their obligations as
guests in the United States. but at
times Of serious international tension,
such as the present. precautions are al
ways taken in all countries. Officials
believe the rank and file of those Of
Teutonic descent will be loyal to the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
TO FORM A SOCIETY
ON NATIONAL LINES
Movement Under Way to OBJ
tain Clearing House for
Americas FoIk-Craft.
WORK NOW ON EXHIBITION

An exhibit of work staged under the
auspices of Neighborhood House. at the
southeast corner of 18th and G streets
northwest. and scheduled to continue
until April 10. and perhaps longer.
marks the beginning of the materiali-
cation of the idea of a national organi-
cation which will serve as a clearing
house for Americas folk craft.
An organization has been definitely
formed, called the National Folk Craft
Society, and the number of paid-up
members already enrolled seems to be
an indication that the idea will succeed
in it's various purposes. Louise E. Ho-
gan bf New York is the national chair
man; Mrs. Clara d. Neigh of Neigh
borhood House is the national secre-
tary. and John 2. 5. Neigh of the same
institution is the national organizer.
The society embodies an idea in the in
terests of which Mr.. Neigh has been
steadily working for number of years.
Through the scope of the association
scattered groups and individuals who
turn out folk-craft products are to have
a national instead of a local market,
and the exploitation of original pro-
ducers is to be in a large measure pre-
vented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Secretary Denies Report.

y
1.-The statement was not authorized by
the War Department" said Secretary
Baker. who added that he did not care
to discuss the matter further. He did
say. however. there was no truth in the
report that it was planned ito place
heavy artillery guards on the Highway.
Aqueduct and railway bridges" The
denial was taken to apply solely to the
use of heavy artillery. however, and
not to the guarding Of the bridges in
other ways.
1t was admitted in all quarters that
II an emergency arose it would be alb
solutely necessary to safeguard the
railroad and highway bridges across
the Potomac and Anacostia rivers here
in order to maintain traffic communi-
cation between the north and the
south. In fact. the Pennsylvania rail-
road bridge across the Potomac is the
only link of that kind between this
city and the south. There Is the same
reason for its protection from pos
sible actions of enemies as there is for
the military guard at the railroad
bridges over the Susquehanna at Havre
de Grace. Every precaution has been
taken by the railroad company to pre-
vent any damage to the bridge, but its
small force of watchmen will have to
be largely increased if the services of
the local militia are not called into
requiSition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
SAYS j. S. SHOULD
KEEP OUT OF WAR
Peace Federation Declares
covert Act, However Bru-
taI," Not Adequate Cause.
PROTESTS BY RESOLUTION

Ry the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 24.-Resolutions
declaring that overt acts. however
brutal. do not afford adequate cause for
war to republic whose essential re-
lation to international affairs is sum-
med up in the words. Cancellation. ar
bitration and democracy" were
adopted at n mass meeting held by the
Emergency Peace Federation tonight in
Madison Square Garden as "a protest
against war
This mass meeting" the resolutions
said in part. protests against the proc
lamation by the metropolitan press that
a state of war exists between the United
States and Germany; protests against
the campaign of misrepresentation pro-
NOTED by those who would profit from
plunging this country into the abyss of
war. protests against the systematic
inflammation of the public mind by
hysterical preparations for war.
Cost of Sending Army to Europe.
statistics show clearly that to send
a considerable army to Europe would
involve such drain on our food re-
sources as to plunge us into the famine
conditions of Europe. The idea that
war would bring any real prosperity
TO the country at large is a cruel IL
fusion. even though doubtless some in
dividuals or industrial groups might
profit for time.
IF. on the other hand. the United
States should adopt the suggestion of
certain financial leaders and use money
only. not armies. should find our
selves as nation merely an appendage
10 the financial system of London and
New York city. there being already
bonds, sold and unsold covering thou
sands of millions of dollars.
TO undertake TO protect by force any
part of the European war debt involves
the protection of the entire debt and
tends to encourage war for the extern
sion of loans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
"Undemocratic and Inimical.' y

We oppose as undemocratic and mi
mical to moral and political liberty
every form of CONSUMPTION or compul-
sorry military training. In such train
ing we see the effective tool of the mill
tarism now devastating the earth.
For ourselves. We respectfully urge
that instead of entering upon the mis-
cry, distress and desperation of inter-
national warfare. the government of
the United States appoint a joint high
commission to meet deputies of the i'm
perial German government and by joint
agreement to settle the issues involved.
IF meanwhile any nation proffers it's
friendly offices in mediation-a step by
a Hague convention to which We are
party can never be considered an I'M
friendly active respectfully urge that
such mediation be accepted in a friend
ly spirit and any proper adjustment of
the controversy be welcomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25
Watch Pro-German Moves.

While silence has been enjoined by
officials on the work. 1t Is known that
the secret service. the bureau. Of in
vestigation of the Department Of JUS
tice and the Washington police all have
their ears to the ground to discover
pro-German activities in the National
are not divulging their procedure or the
subjects of their inquiry and suspicion.
Secretary Baker. Gen. Scott. chief of
STAFF. and Gen. Mann. chief Of the militia
bureau of the War Department. de-
the report that the District troops prob
ably will be called out to guard the
land and water approaches to the Ma
tional Capital and the government and
principal private establishme in the
vicinity. but no one of them denied
specifically that the matter was under
consideration.
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-28
Manv Books Worthless.

The flood of light fiction caused the
question to be raised in London, care
novels worth writing?" One con-
tributor to symposium on the subject
says of the novel Of commerce and Of
the circulating libraries: "Thousands
of such books are written every year,
are published and go out. The writ
ing of them, so far as the interests Of
literature are concerned, is worthless.
They benefit nobody, neither those
who write nor those who read them.
All they do is to give a flip to jafled
spirits depressed through idleness or
lack of interest in life or want of i'm
agination or thousand similar
things" This writer says the none
tary returns from such books are small.
He then adds: "Generally speaking,
are novels worth writing? Decidedly.
There is no greater joy in life than
the writing of a novel really worth
something by somebody really worth
while; and the joy of reading such a
book, when now and then it comes, is
commensurate"
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-28
FAVOR SHARP GARDEN TOOLS
If Hoes, Spades, Weeders, ETC., Are
Once in Good Shape 1t Is Easy
Job to Keep Them So.

When the garden itself is not high
ly esteemed, the tools will be poor as
q matter of course. But even people
who think a lot of their gardens are
sometimes very careless about the con-
dition of their tools.
The proverb says, IF the iron be
blunt, then must be put to it the more
strength" Sharp tools greatly econo-
mize strength. Sharp, bright, tools
that are tight to their handles add to
the enjoyment one has in his work.
To have hoe slip readily through
the soil, doing a nice, clean job, con-
tributes to ones self-respect and
makes him proud of the work he is
doing. If the hoes, spades, Weeders
and other tools are once put in good
shape, they can easily be kept sharp
by the occasional use Of file; and
with an old kitchen knife the rusty
places can be scraped clean so that
they will soon scour smooth.
BY all means furnish the boys with
good sharp tools and show them how
they can be used to best advantage
and kept in order. Nothing so de-
presses a boy and disgusts him with
gardening and farming as to be COM
PEELED to use dull and unsuitable tools.