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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-03
WASHINGTON. May 4


Speaker clark came forward as the lead
er Of the fight against the censorship clause
in the Administration spy bill when in
bedate in the House this afternoon: he de-
c!ared the clause to be a nat violation
of the Constitution" Republican Leader
Mann announced he would vote to strike
out the censorship provision,
Representative Medill Mccormick started
the ball rolling by Introducing the follow
ing amendment limiting the President 8
rower to suppress news and comment on
enumerated" war matters.
McCormicli's amendment is:
Section 4. During any national
emergency the President may.
by proclamation prohibit the
publishing or communication Of. or the
attempting to, publish or communicate
the movement numbers. de-
scripton or disposition OF any armed
forces. ships. aircraft or war materials
of the United States or with respect to
the plans or conduct of any naval or
military operations or with respect to
any works or measures undertaken for
or connected with. or intended for the
fortfcation or defense of any place.
prior To the publication or communiCa-
tion of such facts by the Government
directly or by its authority.
The censorship provision now reads:
Section i-During any national emer-
Eency resulting from war & which
the United States is party. or from
threat Of such war the President may
by proclamation prohibit the publish
ing or communicating of. or the at
tempting to publish or communicate
any information relating to the national
defense which in his Judgment is of
such character that it is or might be
useful to the enemy.
Representative Graham, of Philadelphia
introduced an amendment to strike out tn
whole section.
IN agreement was reached to limit gen
eral debate on the section to four hours, an,
Speaker clark began.
II believe the press censorship in thi
bill to be a Hat violation of the coEstitu
ton" he said. The fact that editors Sian
der people abuse them like pickpockets an,
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GOVERNORS, IN WAR CONFERENCE,
PLAN AID TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

military armies. were presented as forward
steps OF the Federal Government.
But In the greater field of food and indus
tr!al production and wartime organization
the states themselves, they We're told. must
Dear the greater burden. Ii Is not so much
to Increase production as to organize all
existing energies for the common purpose
the council said.
Each side was urged to organize on these
lines:
y State council of defense for direct
cooperation with the National Council
and for interstate cooperation.
State committees on finance, pub
licity, medicine and sanitation: food
supply and conservation industrial
survey to sound out Industrial capacity
and resources; man-power survey to
find men for armies: labor; military
affairs to cooperate with. the War De-
partment in raising the great draft
army; State protection; transportation
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ALLIED LOSSES SPEED UP U. S.
PLAN TO SEND ARMY TO FRANCE

in the regular service will he given saou der
straps
The question of what ranl; the general
officer selected to command the expedition
airy force shall hold Is also being considered
by members of the general stan. There
Is a general demand in army circles for the
creation of the fu | rank of general To he
held by the officer commanding. There also
are some officers who believe that the Con-
gress should establish the rank of ileld mar
shal. to he filled later by any general officer
who distinguishes himself
II IL not considered likely that any action
along this line viii he taken for some time
TO come.
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and local councils of defense in munich
palitles TO cooperate with the State
councils
In other words, organization down TO the
smallest political unit to throw the fun
fotce OF the nation into the balance was
outlined
At the same time the council had assur.
ances from the southern Pine Association
that II would supply materials for three
ships to every southern pine ship sunk
VIII supply yellow pine lumber. of which
the supply is "ineXhaust bic" faster than
tho shipyards can wright new ships
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Continued from raee One

has been so,vcd. To get ma jors to replace
tho majors who will he promoted to higher
rank all present captains in the regular
army and certain present first lieutcnants
are to he promoted to the rank of major
The places of the captains will be filled by
the commissioning of all graduates of West
Point now serving as first and second lieu
tenants to the rank of captain. To secure
the second and first leutcnants that then
will he needed the graduates Of the officers
training camps now being established and
nearly all senior noncommi issioned officers
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Bill Would Change Agriculture Board

HARRISBURG. May IA bill repeating
the act OF 1915 creating the State Commits
sion of Agriculture and giving the .execu-
tive committee Of the state. Board Of Agri-
culture authority to appoint the Secretary
os Agriculture. was presented In the House
today by MIR Lohr, Somerset. chairman
of the House Committee ON Agriculture.
The measure would make the executive
committee consist Of seven members of the
state Board which is to elect them.
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BRITISH BOARD WORKING NIGHT
AND DAY ON u. S. WAR PROBLEMS

WASHINGTON, May 3.
Members of the British mission are now
working at top speed and have found 1t
necessary to hold breakfast conferences
with United States officials, well as to
extend their discussions far into the night
Arthur James Balfour, head of the Brit
ish mission. today called upon Secretary
Lane, Of the Department of the Interior
and discussed with him general wrr prob
lens assigned to the Secretary as n member
of the national council of defense. Later
Mr.. Bafour visited the United States Su-
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BELIEVE U-BOATS HAVE
REACHED THEIR CLIMAX

LONDON. May 3.
Despite the declaration OF Sir Edward
carson, First Lord of the Admiralty. thar
shipping losses are increasing. the opinion
was expressed here today that the Ger
mans had reached n climax IN their sub
marine destructiveness
Inc weekly report of the Admiralty show
ing that thirty-eight ships of more than
1910 tons and twenty-one Of less than 1900
tons were sunk during the week ending
Sunday is only slightly in excess of the VIC
Tins Of the former week
or the twenty-one ships less than 1900
tons sunk, eight were small fishing boats
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U. s. GIVES SlW,0OO,OOO
IN WAR LOAN TOTALLY
Treasury Warrant Turned Over
by McAdoo-Will Be Spent
in America
WASHINGTON. Nav 2.

WASHINGTON. May 3.
America made her second war loan to-
day when Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo turned over to Count " NJ. di
Cellere. Italian Ambassador. n treasury
warrant for 500, 100000. Motion pictures
of the event were made. Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Crosby and Counselor Giu-
seppe Brambilla of the Italian embassy
participating
The loan is at three per cent and falls
due July II when it will he refunded by
long term bonds. All of the money will be
spent in the United States for coal, food and
munitions.
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prcmc Court.
This afternoon the Serbian and Italian
ministers called upon Mr., Balfour. and Sir
Ernest Shackleton. the English Antarctic
explorer. called to pay his respects to the
former premier of England.
Tonight Mr.. Balfour will give "a dinner
at which guests will inc ude Secretary OF
state and Mrs. Lansing and French AM
bassador and Nine. Jusserand.
General Bridges and Admiral dc Chair. of
the British mission, conferred with United
States army and navy leaders, respectively.
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GIVES YACHT TO UNCLE
DR.. Charles s. Steigerwald's NsW
Will Be Submarine Chaser

Dr. Charles S. Steigerwald. widely d
dental surgeon. G42i Old York roed.
Lane. has placed his new bridge deck I
at the service of the Government a. =
marine chaser. and has been comm1d
second lieutenant TO take charge 4
vessel E#
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

Charles D. Hobbs announced the next
meeting would be his last. as he has
passed the examination for carpenter in
the navy and would soon be leaving the
city.
Idaho Tribe, No. Is, has invited the
members of the order to be present at its
meeting May l. when the band. under
rehearsal. Ben Leathernaan Of the Fourth
Night Club has provided other entertain
ment for the evening. including comic
feature by J. r. jenkins, a recitation by
W. j. Kolb a comic dialogue between
George Vaughn and J. J. Caylor. and a
talk on the merits of Redmanship by Past
Great Sachem w. b. Garner.
ceived reports from the committee in
charge of the forthcoming class adoption
which were deemed encouraging. Great
Sachem Heidenheimer and Great Sannap
addresses. as also did Great Junior Saga
more Charles J. Benner. William Fitch
ter. D. p Wells and /. w. Clancy.
White Eagle Council. No 4, Daughters
of Pocahontas, is contemplating move
to new quarters. II being the opinion of
the members that it will benefit the coun-
ell and increase their attendance. w. NJ.
Alexander Of the finance committee re-
ports the council in good condition.
Idaho Council. No. 1. Daughters of Po-
cahontas, Friday night received the re-
some time ago looking into the advsa bill
ity of giving an open meeting or an en-
tertainment Great Prophet J. Henry
Hummer, who is a member of the coun-
Gil. made a brief address: Mrs. n. Dennis.
Pocahontas of the council, gave a review
of the work for the past year, and Mrs
kerper. Mrs. NJ. b. Thompson and Mrs
M. T. Boarman also made remarks.
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II. o. U. A. M.

Edward ]. Ross Council. No. 26, We'd
nesday evening elected J. A. Balderson
as representative to the Funeral Bene-
At Association of the United States,
vice S. Brashears, resigned on account
of being chairman of the committee on
arrangements for the meeting of the
association, which is to be held in this
city June IL. His Craftsmanship duties
prevent his serving as a representative.
Mount Vernon Council, No 10, Thurs
day night, received a communication from
Relief Council. No. 2. of Philadelphia, Pa.
reporting the illness of w. H. Stein, a
nous vote the council accepted an invita-
ton to attend patriotic service and flag
raising at the Second Baptist Church,
4th street and Virginia avenue southeast,
this Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev.
Howard Ira Stewart, pastor of the church.
will preach the sermon. All Juniors and
their friends are invited to attend. A fra
ternal visit was paid to Andrew Jackson
Council, No s. last Tuesday night by
the members of the general good-of- the
order committee. and committee Of
Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. Remarks
were made by Past Councillors James T.
Conner. w. T. Carter. G. A. Cohill. w. c.
Whfpp. Past Councillor Maurice Peabody,
Gus Backenheimer. Everett King and Past
National Representative Charles MacGill
of Star Spangled Banner Council. No. s,
and Past National Representative T. f.
Skinner and r. L. Slagle. prelate of An
drew Jackson Council. No. 6.
The convention to elect a national rep
Councils lodgeroom Wednesday at Sis
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Improved Order of Redmen.

Mineola Tribe. No. IA. was given a
surprise party Friday night by visit
from the following tribes: Logan. No.
8: Usage, No. s; Redwing, No. 20: Sioux.
No. Is. and White Eagle. No. Il. The
chiefs degree was conferred on two
candidates of Redwing Tribe, No. 20,
the courtesy of exempiifying the de-
gree being extended to Past Great
Sachem J. A. Madison, Jr.. and the de-
gree team from Logan Tribe. which
was present in costume. At the con-
clusion. of the work social session
was held. Great Sachem Heidenheimer
made brief address. He also acted as
Pop" White, who sang. mandolin
selection was given by F. w. Madison,
accompanied by Mr.. Burk of Logan
Tribe. The great sachem played piano
selections; solo was sung by ]. A.
Madison, jr.. accompanied by F.. w.
Madison. and remarks were made by
Robert Strobel of Logan, Sachem
Scheirer of Redwing. J. A. Madison, F.
w. Shepherd. T. Fl. Dennis, C. F. Fuller,
H. w. Tippett and others. The sachem
Tribe as the next place to visit. Re-
freshments were served aud the meet
ing closed with patriotic songs.
Redwine Tribe. No. 20. at it's meet
inc Monday night had visitors present
from nearly all tribes in the city. Re
marks were made by Great Sachem
Hejdenheimer. Great Senior Sycamore
r n Rover. Great Sannap L. H. Berg
man. past Great Sachems w. C. White,
C. F. FULLER, John !. Bunch and A.
kruse, j. H. Yeabower. L. H. Lanham
and r. Strobel debate as to the
best means Of getting the stay home
members to attend meetings was held.
The entertainment committee, headed
by A. Kruse. provided amusement and
served refreshments
Seneca Tribe Friday conferred the
adontion degree on four candidates
THE degree team had the assistance of
R. F. Mickum, a new member. Sachem
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Royal Arcanum.

Past Grand Regent Frank s. Parks,
assisted by Regent B. H. Depenbrock
of District Council Tuesday evening
in Old Masonic Temple delivered to
Oriental Council the large United
States flag belonging to the Grand
Council and regularly kept on display
in the council of which the grand re-
gent is member. Grand Regent
James delivered the acceptance ad-
dress, and Henry Boddis played The
star Spangled Banner" on the piano.
The reception committee of Oriental
Council was composed of Past Regents
III. c. TegeIer and ]. NJ Hammerly and
l.. c. Morrison.
Short talks were given by Supreme
Representative Edwin A. Mess. Past
Grand Regent ]. Ed Swaine Past Re-
gent C. T. Emig of Oriental Council.
Past Regent B. w. Bollinger of Kismet
Council, Regent Perry Cleveland of
National Council. Regent r. L. Pile of
Municipal Council, Past Regent John
/. Cox and Regent w. H. Miller of Fran
els Scott Key Council. Regent V. p.
Dooley, assisted by Orator w b. Hill
had charge of the patriotic exercises
others present were Grand Trustee r.
e. Logan. Past Regents W. F. Ashford
and w. H. Duffy. and Messrs. j. H
Grub, C. Birch. E. G. King, ]. F. Pol
ley, H. ]. Davies. ]. D. C. Kooele.
Thomas H. Dawson. Alfred Wynn, J.
Davidson, r. r. Wayland. H E. Wood
ward. r. F. Tegeler. George w. NC
Morris and J. H. Downey.
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Friendship Temple. No. .. will hold a
social Wednesday night. with the fol-
lowing committee in charge: Mrs. Tillie
Rock. Mrs. Anna Foster. Mrs. Sophy
Roderick and Mrs. Addie Freeman. At
its last meeting the temple received
reports on the work being done at the
Emergency Home for Orphans at Bar
Croft. Va, from the committee recently
appointed. consisting of Mrs. Mary
Hooper and Marion Crowthers.
unique affair in. the history ofRath-
bone Temple, No. 8. was the social
given Friday night by the man MEM
bers of the organization. Harry
Andersen headed the committee on ar
engagements, composed of John Pres
colt. George w. Barkman, jr.. Jesse
Tull. William Runge. J. L. Motyka. e.
Ryan, Marian Johns. II. Elkton Smith.
mers. F. A. Meininger, Samuel Wolf
sheimer. NJ. Thomas. Charles Hooper
and Ralph Smith. Many features of
entertainment We're presented as well
as surprises" Supper was served and
an informal dance closed the evening S
festivities. There was large attend
ance of both members and visitors.
The Past Chiefs Association had as
hostess at it's April meeting Mrs. Dell
Nichols of Rathbone Temple. President
Roberta Prescott. during the business
meeting. appointed Mrs. Olivia Ather-
ton and Mrs. Mary Hooper a committee
on Red Cross work. The reports of the
several committees showed the associa-
ton to be in a flourishing condition and
the scope of it's altruistic work to be
broadening. Supper was served. fol-
lowed by social features. Those present
We're Mrs. Lillian Armstrong. Mrs.
olivia Anterior. Mrs. Lizzie Bassett,
Mrs Ida NJ Crown Mrs Margaret Cof-
fin. Mrs. Carrie Davis. Mrs. Florence
David. Mrs. Addie Freeman, Mrs. Ella
Garner. Mrs. Mary Hooper. Mrs Mary
Mitchell. Mrs. Etoile Melick. Mrs. Lola
Marks. Mrs. Della Nichols. Mrs. Roberta
Prescott, Mrs. Elizabeth Turner. Mrs.
Elsie Vandervort.' Mrs. Minnie Wolf
sheimer and Mrs. Bertha Williams.
Mrs. Mary +. Mitchell. Mrs. Carrie
Davis and Mrs. Ella Garner were the
committee which served the monthly
treat of the association to the inmates
of the Washington Asylum Hospital
last Sunday afternoon.
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Inc Rebekah Assembly will convene
in annual session Tuesday at :, pm in
the auditorium of j. @. O. F. Hall.
President Mrs. Belle NJ. Carter will pre :
side. The chairman of the committee
on credentials. Miss Mollie f. Edmon-
ston, will submit the report of the COM
mlttee Immediately after the roll call
of officers. The assembly degree will
be conferred Immediately after the re-
port is disposed Of After the reading
of the minutes of the last session and
all special sessions held during the
year President Carter will read her
report covering all matters of impor-
tame eduring her term. and will make
such recommendations as she deems to
he for the best interest and progress
of the assembly The report of the
president will be followed by the re-
ports of the secretary. Mrs Henrietta
Werner. and the treasurer. Mrs. Alice
5. Thomas The order of business will
be followed as provided for in the con-
stitution.
An adjournment will be taken from
80 to pm. when the assembly will
conclude all business and close by the
election and installation of officers.
The president and officers of the
Maryland Assembly will attend the
session. accompanied by the grand Off
GERS of Maryland. All members en-
titled to attend have been requested to
be present.
Mrs Katie Morrison will entertain the
members of the Assembly Home Circle
Al her residence, 3411 14th street north
west. Wednesday evening. in honor of
President Mollie E. Edmonston. This
will be also the regular monthly meet
ing of the circle and the first after the
annual meeting of the Assembly. Rep
resentatives of all lodges will be pres
ent to meet with the committee on Odd
Fellows Home. which will be ap-
pointed by the president of the Assem-
bly, Miss Emma Strobe. secretary of
the home circle, states that this will be
one of the most important meetings of
the circle. as plans will be considered
for the work of the year.
Friendship Lodge. No. S, will hold a
short business meeting Thursday and
a the close May ball will be given in
the auditorium of Masonic Hall, Ana
costa. the meeting place of the lodge.
The members of all Rebekah and sub
ordinate lodges have been given an in
vitation.
Martha Washington Lodge, No. 3, will
move from its present quarters to the
Pythian Temple for its next regular
meeting.
-Ndoihi i.ous'' w. ! : NUN. No. :, anu
Esther No. ), will meet at the south
west corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street northwest until the
new J. Q. o. F. Temple is completed
Esther Lodge. No ;, celebrated it's
twelfth annual anniversary with a So
cial Monday evening. The meeting
also featured the annual roll call of
members. After the regular order of
business the entertainment committee
presented program, at the conclusion
of which the committee on arrange
ments. under Mrs. Billings, served a
banquet in the dining room.
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United Order of Golden Cross

The Grand Commandery. at the sec
ond session of its 1917 meeting at
Pythian Temple Friday. elected the fol-
lowing officers for the year ending
March 81, 1918: Grand commander.
Walter f. Allen; vice grand COM
mander. Mrs. Nora B. Atkinson; grand
prelate Cre-elected, Mrs. Z. Lavinia
Gator: grand keeper of records Gre
elected). William E. Graham; grand
treasurer (re-elected), Arthur G.. Cole;
grand herald. Henry NJ. Fowler: grand
warder, inner gate, Mrs. Kate G. Mus
ser: grand warder. outer gate. William
Musser: past grand commander. Joseph
3. Bailey: representatives to the Su-
preme Commandery. which meets in
Washington. May 1918. at Congress
Hall Hotel, Arthur G. Cole, and alter
nate, Mrs. Mary[A. Daw.
J. H. A. Fowler. chairman of the
committee on reception to the Supreme
Commandery, announced an entertain
ment and reception May Is. and trip
to Mount Vernon May Il. 1t is eX'
pected that Commissioner Newman and
the presidents of the Board of Trade
and the Chamber of Commerce will
speak at the reception.
Grand Commander Allen made an adj
dress and outlined plans for the new
year. A resolution was adopted pledg-
ing the service of the Grand Com
mandery in the present national crisis.
Refreshments were served.
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Langley. Hattie Garrett. Minnie Bailey
A. B. Bachenheimer and Viola Turner

Progressive Council. No. .. Thursday
evening by a unanimous vote. affiliated
with the District of Columbia Chapter
of the Red Cross, as an auxiliary. II
was unanimously voted to contribute
$50 a year to the Red Cross fund during
che war. The "Floda Reagan Class wa :
initiated with Mrs. Reagan as sponsor
The new ritual was used and a team OF
twenty-four members put on the work.
An entertainment in May was an
nounced with a May ba-. an added
attraction. 1t was decided to set aside
one night each month for an Offering
to the orphans fund
The trustees were instructed to equip
the additional members of the degree
and drill teams with the necessary
paraphernalia. Mrs. Reagan was ac-
companied by large number of mem
bers from Golden Rule Council, all OF
whom made addresses. Mr.. Thomas of
Anacostia Council also was among the
orators. The councils deputy was pres
ent with a delegation from Triumph
Council, and William Cleveland led a
delegation from Mount Vernon Council
and made an address. Refreshments
were served