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Evening star., 1917-04-08
TO GIVE STATE Benefit
OF OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE
Don C. Seitz Urges All Maine Ma
tiyes Occasionally to Visit
the Commonwealth.

Don c. seitz, business manager OF the
New York World. delivered an informal
talk last night at a meeting OF the
Maine State Association. held at the
w. C. T. U. rooms. 522 6th street north
west. in which he urged citizens Oh
Maine to return to that state from time
to time, to give the state the benefit
of their outside experience"
Mr.. Seitz was introduced by Frank
H Briggs, president Of the association.
who spoke particularly Of "old Oxford
county" a community. he said, which
had given to Maine six governors. and in
which were born -four United States
senators, twenty-one members OF the
House Of Representatives. one vice
president. and admirals and major gen
erals galore"
Mr.. seitz, who was born in Ohio. was
reared and educated in Maine, and he
told many stories Of especial interest to
Maine folk "As the 1rishman said" Mr..
Settz remarked, "a man ought to be proud
of his native land, whether he was born
there or not" He said he believes that
tho man who makes the most distinguish
ed success in life is the man who makes
success at home. and he urged the prin-
ciple of getting closer and closer to-
eether in neighborhood affairs" He spoke
of the intellectual strength Of the people
of Maine. adding that the women of the
state were peculiarly rich in that respect
Evening star., 1917-04-08
BRITISH RESIDENTS MAY
HAVE CHANCE TO ENLIST
Opportunity to Recruit Reservists in
United States Without In
fraction of Law.

Entrance of the United States into
the war may make it possible without
;nfraction of law to permit large num-
bers of British residents in the United
States to enlist for service and return
to Europe.
The neutrality laws have operated TO
prevent Canadian recruiting officers
from gathering up many of these re-
servists, but a proposition will be made
to the government to remove these re-
strictions under the general powers
Conferred on the President by the act
of Congress declaring state of war
to do anything he may find necessary
for its prosecution.
The British government is of the
opinion that such enlistments can be
carried on in the United States with the
permission of the American government
without in any way interfering with
the effort of the American recruiting
officers to secure men for the army and
navy. as these British subjects would
not be eligible for such service under
ordinary conditions.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
PATRIOTIC PHOTOPLAy
GETS FIRST PRESENTATION

''Womanhood. the Glory of Nation"
culcate and incite patriotism within
the hearts Of every true American, was
given its initial presentation in Wash
ington last night before a large audi
ence, the special invited guests of Mrs.
William Cumming Story. president gen.
eral of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, in Memorial Continental
Hall.
Several members Of Congress were in
the audience, together with a number
Of representatives of various patriotic
bodies in the city.
During the intermission between the
first and second part Of the picture Com
modore ]. Stuart Blackton. who. in col
laboration with Cyrus Townsend Brady,
wrote the story, explained why it was
produced. He said that it was dedicated
to the womanhood of America-the won-
anhood which inspires the country with
whole-hearted and full patriotism. He
said America should not alone prepare.
but put her hand across the sea and stand
shoulder to shoulder with the allies Mrs
Story introduced Commodore Blackton-
Story Of the Picture.
The picture showed how America,
caught unprepared. could be invaded
Dy SucIukcS dlQ great Oe6tFuCtlOU
wrought. Many thrilling scenes are
depicted, showing America in the throes
of a foreign power. bringing destruc-
ton. 1t then shows how America,
awakened to the realization that she
must prepare, appeals to the patriotism
Of her countrymen.
They nobly respond to the call of
duty and. inspired by the martyrdom
of an American Joan of Arc" who
sacrifices her life for her country pre-
pare and ultimately triumph over the
foe.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
RECRUITING STATIONS
SHOW LARGE INCREASE
PLACES IN WASHINGTON
WHERE YOU CAN ENLIST

Stations have been established in
various parts of the city where
young men and women may enlist
and enroll in the military service in
time Of war. The stations are:
Army-Recruiting tent at Penn
syivanfa avenue and 7th street
northwest, and flag station" in
front of the Columbus statue at
the Union station.
Army-Officers' Reserve Corps,
room 251 War Department building
Army = Quartermaster Reserve
Corps, Lemon building, 1929 New
York avenue northwest.
Plattsburg training camp-Apply
by letter to commanding officer,
Eastern Department, Governors Is
land. N. Y.
Navy-Recruiting station at 9th
street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, at seamen's quarters
at the Washington navy yard, foot
OF 9Th street southeast, and Naval
Hospital. Path and e streets north
west
Marine Corps-Marine barracks,
9Th and / streets southeast.
Naval Observation-Disclosures office
for men and women, 9th street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast
District National Guard-Armory
at 230 1st street northwest. Fol-
lowing units of the militia: Bat
teries A and B. Field Artillery;
Troop A. Cavalry; Field Hospital,
No 1; Company B. Signal Corps.
District National Guard - list
Company. Coast Artillery. 513 18th
street northwest
Troop B. 1st D. c. Cavalry-1327
r street northwest
1st Separate Battalion. District
militia, colored troops, already or
dered to duty-Armory at 18th and
U streets northwest.
District naval militia-Arrnory at
Water and o streets southwest.
Enlistments discontinued.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Presidents War Speech
Classed With Lincoln's

NTHE war address of Presi-
dent Wilson to the Con.
gress, about which the whole
world is still talking, will COM
pare favorably, in my opinion.
with the inaugural addresses
and the Gettysburg address of
Abraham Lincoln"
This statement was made yes
terday by a White House vis-
itor, A. B. Farquhar of York,
Pa one of the organizers and
a vice president since its incep-
ton of the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States
Mr.. Farquhar has had an un-
usual opportunity for making
such a comparison. He is one
of the few men living who
heard Lincoln deliver both in
augural addresses, and he was
within a few feet of Lincoln
at Gettysburg when that ad.
dress was delivered.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Presidents War Message to Go
on All French BillbOards.

PARIS April 1.-The French cabinet at a meet
ing today presided over by President Poincare decided
to have President Wilson's message to Congress
posted on all public biboards in France With it will
be posted speeches on Americas entrance into the
war delivered by Premier Ribot NJ Deschanel pres-
dent of the chamber of deputies and M. Dubost pres
dent of the senate.
Jules Stegg, minister of public instruction, has
ordered that all school inspectors, professors and
teachers see that the reopenng of the schools after
the Easter vacation President Wilson's message with
President Poincares telegram to the American Pres
dent and the speeches of Rbot Deschane and Dubost
be read the pupils in all schools, yceums and col
leges.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Soldier Unconscious in HOSPITAL

John W. Donohoe. twenty-three years
old. member of Company 1. Sd Infantry,
d. C. N. G., stationed at Fort Myer,
VNs taken to Georgetown University
1oDtaal yesterday afternoon from 36th
- II streets. He was removed from
u car by two other guardsmen and
placed on the sidewalk. where he was
found to be unconscious when Police
nan Kuehling went to assist him. 1t
was said at the hospital last night that
he had not reSained consciousness,
Evening star., 1917-04-08

| All of the recruiting stations about
the city last night reported the end OF
the busiest day they have had in the
recruiting work since the stations were
opened. When they were closed the
men had more names on their lists thar
at any other time.
At the army station at 7th street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest there
were thirty names Of men who were in
structed to report at Washington bar.
| racks this morning for physical exam
ination and enlistment. Those in charge
Of the station would not make public
the names until after the men are en-
listed. All of these men will be sent to
Fort Slocum, New York, for training
1t is declared that most of these men
will pass the required tests.
About the same number Of men came
to the navy station at 306 9th street
northwest and took out their first papers
and went through the physical examina-
tions. However, a large number of them
could not be sworn because they had not
brought papers to give evidence of citi-
zenship. Some had to get their parents
permission. No men were sent to the Nor
folk training station Of the navy last
night, but large draft will be sent to-
AieAh, 1iOSl ol tIle iiSu WIZ loOh the
examination yesterday are expected back
today with the required evidence.
Expect Recruiting to Increase.
Those in charge of the several sta
tions believe that the recruiting from
now on will show large gains. basing
1t on the steady increases shown since
the Congress met and on the sudden
pickup yesterday. when the plans were
rapidly being formulated for actual
participation in the war with Ger
many.
A number of stenographers and type
writer's last night were put through
an examination at tho naval reserve
enrolment office. at the old Naval Hos
pftal. at 9th street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. The test was con-
Quoted by J. A. Dawkins, the clerk in
charge Of the Office
Those who pass this test will be en-
rolled Monday as yeomen, third class,
and will be assigned to duty at the
Navy Department All also will be re-
quired to pass physical examination.
Heretofore 1T has been necessary for
recruits for this service to go to the
Naval Hospital. at 24th and e streets
northwest, to be physically examined.
but an examining station will be open
ed In the old hospital building tomor-
row. Surgeons Of the navy will be
there to examine the men, and nurses
from the hospital will examine the
women EacxRtkh
Evening star., 1917-04-08
CUT STEEL $50 A TON.
Big Companies Make Concession to
u, S. Government.

NEW YORK, April 7.-T Tho prices at
which the steel companies have agreed
to sell steel to the Navy Department
were announced here today. They are
2.9o cents a pound for plates and 250
cents for bars and shapes. This is a
concession of $50 ton from the prices
recently current or saving Of $18,00O,-
900 to $40, 900, 900 to the government on
the purchase of 10000 tons of steel,
which, it is stated, the Navy Department
has thus far contracted for. These
prices are practically the Same as paid
by the government in 1915.
1t is expected in steel circles that fully
100000 tons Of steel will be speedily
contracted for by the government to
meet war necessities.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
DISTRICT RED CROSS
FUND GROW|NGFAST
More Than $1,000 Contrib
uted Yesterday, Bringing
Total Pledged to $4,000.
Mr.. DOLPH HAS new PLAN

With moro than $4,000 paid in of the
nearly $4,000 already pledged of the
one-hundred -thousand-dolla relief fund
being raised by a special committee for
the District Chapter of the Red Cross
Henry b. F. Macfarland, chairman OF
the finance committee, last night said
he expects the entire sum to be raised
this " ak.
More than $4,000 was received yester-
day in voluntary contributions sent to
the committee. The largest was $1,000
from Paul NJ. Warburg of the federal
reserve board.
An interesting method of giving was
started yesterday by John Dolph. vice
chairman of the civilian relief commit
same plan will be adopted by employees
of a large number of establishments in
the capital. Mr.. Dolph's letter ex-
planning this plan is as follows:
The undersigned and the other en-
ployes of the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company associated with my divi-
sion hereby agree to remit $40 a week
to Mr.. Cuno H. Rudolph. financial sec
retary. until at least $1,000 is con-
tributed by US to the patriotic fund
that your committee is raising on be-
half Of the Red Cross"
Quick Giving Urged.
The executive committee of the
finance committee meets daily. 1t was
suggested yesterday that those who
expect to give large amounts be asked
to do SO at once without waiting for
visit or letter from any member of
the committee. thus saving time OF
committeeman for other work.
n al
of the following addresses:
Henry b. F. Macfarland. chairman OF
the finance committee. Evans building,
1920 New York avenue.
Corcoran Thorn, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee. American Security
and Trust Company.
The District of Columbia Chapter.
Red Cross. Wadsworth House, 1901
Massachusetts avenue.
Checks or cash upon subscriptions
already made should be sent direct to
the financial secretary. Cuno H. Ru-
dolph. president, Second National Bank.
Emphasis was laid on the fact that
quick giving is desired.
Yesterdays Contributions.
Those contributing were:
Paul NJ. Warburg. $1,000 a year dur
ing war.
Becker's Leather Goods Company,
$3.50 a year during war.
Carl B. keferstein, 5000 year during
war.
Miss C. B. Keferstein, 500 a year
during war.
Isidor Grosner, 500 a year during
war.
W. H. RapIey. 500 a year during
war.
Mrs. NJ. W. Hazeltine. $50 a year dur
Ing war.
Gen and Mrs. Theodore schwan. 5000.
Joseph Strasburger. 500.
George Alexander Smith, 500.
Lieut.. Col and Mrs. George Robinson.
U. 8. A.. $40.
5000.
Gustav Ruchho1z, 800.
Stanton J. Peeile, $50.
Mrs. H. w. Fitch, 5000.
Louis Pennington. 5000.
r H. Kearney, $50.
Columbia Commandery. No. 2. Knights
Templar. 500.
H F. Knox, $50.
Frank Jelleh. 5000.
w. w. Gilbert. IS.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
MUST D|SMANTLE a.
RADIO APPARATUS
Owners of D. C. Stations to Be
Served Notice by
Police.
COMPLIANCE is EXPECTED

Cooperating with the Navy Depart
ment, Mai. Pullman last night directed
his several police captains to order the
immediate dismantIing of all wireless
apparatus in this city other than those
retary of War Daniels furnished MAI.
Pullman list of ninety-two such in
struments in this city. and the super
intendent of police communicated the
Information to his several captains
with instructions to direct their owners
to dismantle them.
Maj. Pullman said he felt certain that
owners of wireless outfits would not
hesitate to comply with the order. II
any of them should refuse to comply
without delay. he said. the police de-
partment will quickly perform the
work for them.
Will Receive Copy Of Order.
Each owner OF a wireless OUTFIT Will
be served with a copy of an order
issued by President Wilson. dated
April 6. stating "it is necessary TO op-
crate certain radio stations for radio
communication by the government and
to close other radio stations not so
operated, to insure the proper conduct
of the war against the imperial Ger
man government and the successful
termination thereof" and that such
radio stations within the jurisdiction
of the United tSates as are required
for naval communications shall be
taken over by the government OF the
United States and used and controlled
by 1t, to the exclusion of any other
control or use: and Furthermore, that
all radio stations not necessary to the
government of the United States for
naval communications may be closed
for radio communication"
Others Are Located.
In addition to the list Of ninety-two
wireless outfits mentioned in the com
munication of Secretary Daniels. Maj
Pullman last night declared that many
others had been located by members OF
| his force None of the owners will be
spared he stated as all such outfits
will have to be taken down. Yesterday
afternoon it was reported that two
Japanese residents of this city had
| erected or were about to erect a wire
| less outfit. The location was given by
the police informant and 1t was ar
ranged to investigate the report today.
Exceptions Are Made.
Radio service between ship and
| shore on the great lagos and CONNER
cial interchange on the Pacific coast.
save for overland messages, were ex-
cepted for the present by Secretary
Daniels yesterday in executing Presi-
dent Wilson's order that commercial
\ wireless service be taken over by the
government.
The Presidents proclamation author
lied the Navy Department to seize COM
mercial radio stations that could be OF
possible use for naval communications
and to close other commercial and
amateur stations to insure non-inter-
ference with receipt of naval and mill
| tary signals and to prevent their use
/ for purposes prejudicial to the inter
ests of the United States.
| Comma ndants of the various naval
districts were taking over the stations
Yesterday throughout the country and
| in American possessions Those kept
! open by the navy will be made units
| of the naval communication system.
Evening star., 1917-04-08

Continued from First Page.)
publican leader in the House. was unable
to attend because Of other business.
I'VE all found we were thinking along
practically the same lines" Mr.. McAdoo
said. II expect to issue a definite state
ment within a day or two
Mr.. McAdoo declined to discuss details
outlined at the conference. 1t is expected
that the proposed bond legislation will be
introduced in Congress after further con-
ferences as to the interest rate, the length
Of time the bonds are to run and other
details. A special rule may be invoked
TO bring it quickly before Congress for
action.
Advertising Campaign Planned.
Coincident with the determination to
ask Congress to authorize bond issue.
general plans were discussed for a wide
spread advertising campaign. While Of
ficials foresee no difficulty in floating a
-billion-dollar bond issue by popular
subscription, no steps will be omitted to
bring home to the American people that
by subscribing to a loan for the allies they
viii be furnishing a most powerful weapon
to their country.
There will be no underwriting by
large private institutions of any part
of the bond issue. All investors will
be received on the same footing. CO.
operation of all institutions, however
will be welcomed as a patriotic act.
and there will be no disposition to re-
fuse the aid of big private banking
interests on the same basis as smaller
investors.
Every effort also will be made to
speed the authorization of the issue
1t was understood to be the consensus
at yesterdays conference that Con-
gress should pass the necessary legis-
w hot he
bonds should be placed on the market
as soon thereafter as they could be
prepared and the necessary steps
taken for their distribution.
To Utilize Federal Reserve System.
Subscriptions to the big issue will
be taken by Secretary McAdoo and by
agents whom he will designate. In
this connection 1t is thought likely
that the machinery of the federal re-
serve system will be utilized. State
and private banks probably will be so
utilized wherever they proffer their
services, on the understanding that no
commission will be charged and that
no profit will be made upon any trans
action in connection with the ISSUE
But 1t Is not the banks of the federal
reserve system that the administra-
ton is looking to in financing the loan.
Their funds are to be preserved intact
so far as possible, to meet the strain
on the country's Industrial and COM
mercial life. They will not be called
upon to unlock their vaults and re-
place any substantial part of their
liquid resources with the long-term
bonds
The individual investor will be ca alled
upon. rather, to come forward as a
patriotic duty and subscribe as heavily
as his resources will permit The gov
eminent will seek to reach all classes
of investors, even the man with only
S25 to spare. Through the federal re-
serve system there has been a quiet
sounding of sentiment during the past
week or SO. and the answer is said to
be almost overwhelming in its volume;
the American people of all classes from,
so-called big business interests to the
millions who put away small sums
weekly are ready to respond
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Armies to Be Equipped.
W. v. Cox Heads College Association

William v. Cox was reelected preei-
dent of the Ohio Wesleyan Association
at a meeting held last night in the
rooms Of the Board OF Trade, Star
building. Other officers elected at last
nights meeting follow: C. J. Cassidy
and E. johnson, vice presidents; w. M
Beatty, secretary, and E. c. Stealey.
treasurer.
The association 1Si, voted approval Of
ON GArmauI~
Evening star., 1917-04-08
The Star Files Statement.
Circulation for Past Six Months.

Statement Of the ownership. manage
ment, circulation, etc. of The Evening
Star. published daily, and The Sunday
star, published Sunday morning. at
W. shington. d. c., required by act of
Congress of August "a, 1912:
Editor Theodore w. Noyes. Washing
ton. d. C.; managing editor. Rudolph
Kaufrmann. Washington. D: C.; business
ton. 3. c.; publisher. The Evening Star
Newspaper Company. Frank B. Noyes,
president, Washington. .: C..
owners: Theodore W.. Noyes and
of the late crosby S. Noyes; Frank A.
Richardson, trustee for Mary B. Adams;
Frank B. Noyes. Theodore w. Noyes,
Rudolph Kaufman. Victor kaunmann.
Beale R; HoWard: :, Fi9m,ng ming. Kew6old. sin,n
son John Crayke Simpson. Jessie K.
Eanfrmann and Miranda Noyes Boyd.
All addresses Washington. D: G.. except
Miranda N. Boyd. at Ph1ladelphla. Pa
known bondholders. mortgages and
ether security holders, holding l per
cent or more of total amount Of bonds.
nnrteaees or other securities. none.
Circulation Figures.
Average number of copies of each is
sue of the publication sold or distrib-
,tsd through the mails or otherwise, to
na;d subscribers during the six months
ended March 81. 1911:
Average
Net Circulation
Daily. Sunday
Nat Paid Circulation. S2,sss so.6s2
Net Unpaid Circulation
(made up of copies
given for service, ex-
Changes and advertis-
ing agencies) sol S41
Total Average Net Cir
culation. .............. 83.1S4 61,333
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Business Manager
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 50 day of April, 1917.
(Seal.) CORNELIUS ECKHARDT.
Notary Public.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
March Circulation.
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DIstr1ct OF CoIum bia, 49,:
FLEMING NEWBOLD. business man
ager of THE EVENING and SUNDAY
STAR, does solemnly swear that the ac-
tual number Of copies Of the paper
named sold and distributed during the
month of March, AID. 1917, was as fol-
lows:
Evening star., 1917-04-08
DIED.

SCAGGs. On Saturday, April T. 1917. At sibley
Hospital, GEORGE l.. SCAGGS. aged seventy
years.
Funeral from the residence of his niece, Mrs.
Louis Shipley, Branchville, Nd, on Monday,
April 8, at 2:80 pm. Relatives and friends
invited to attend. Interment At Beltsville.