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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07
Others Of Gun Crew.
Engagement Is Highly
Creditable to Americans,
Says Admiral Lacaze

By the Associated Press -
PARIS. June The American steam-
er Sflvershell has had a battle with q
submarine in the Mediterranean. Affer
an exchange of sixty shots, the sub.
marine disappeared
Details Of the. fight were made public
today by the ministry of marine The
Silvershell commanded by Capt. Tom
Carlton. sighted the submarine on NAV
30. In the running fight which followed
the American boat proved speedier than
Its enemy and seemed also to be the
master In gunfire. The disappearance
of the submarine WAS sudden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07
Veterans in Place Of Honor.

The second and third divisions re-
mained at rest until the entire section
of Confederates had passed 11th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, and brought
up the rear Of the parade.
There was big crowd out to witness
the parade. Besides the 100000 visit
ors to the city the citizens generally
crowded the line of march. All the
schools in the District granted holi-
day that the children might witness tho
patriotic demonstration, and many of
the biggest business establishments al
lowed their employees a recess during
the hours of the parade.
Just before the parade started sew
eral auto truck loads OF United Stat es
flags were distributed among the vet
Grams by Boy Scouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07
Old Soldiers Asfir Early.

The old soldiers were astir early to-
day and before Z o'clock their gray
uniforms were conspicuous in all the
downtown streets. The embryo sol
diers from the Virginia Military In
stitute also attracted the attention OF
those who were out early. BY 9 o'clock
crowds began TO gather along the route
Of the parade and Pennsylvania avenue
assumed an inaugural appearance.
The various units and di yisions % the
parade assembling along 1lth. 10th and
d streets and in the streets near the
Peace Monument gave the gathering
crowds a foretaste of what was com Z
ing.
A few minutes after 10 o'clock the
grand marshal signaled to march. Mai
Raymond w. Pullman rode at the head
of a platoon OF mounted police Az
Col. Hilary A. Herbert, former Secre-
tary Of the Navy. the grand marshal
and Col. Robert e. Lee, son Of the
great Confederate veteran, who is chief
of staff. and their aids rode out into
Pennsylvania avenue there was cheer
ing from the large crowd gathered
near the monument. and the enthusi-
asm rippled all along the route OF the
parade as they passed.
The United States Marine Band. play
ing Dixie" thrilled the throngs, which
were made up largely OF visitors from
the south. many of whom had never
heard this famous group OF musicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07

rades. Senator Fletcher Of Florida and
many other prominent men marched
with the veterans, and Senator Bank
head of Alabama, clothed In Confed-
presidential stand.
The parade was efficiently handled by
prominent local horsemen under the di-
rection of Melvin E. Hazen. whose aids
cluded: Henry p. West, w. J. Fay. A.
Reed. Thomas Bones, T. ]. Fisher. Cliff
ford Lanham, George Won Docken-
housen. William J. Latimer, Samuel
Frazier. w. I. Irwin. Jack Gass. G. w.
Popkins. Ralph Whitaker and John o.
Gheen.
The Line Of March,
The line Of march was west along
Pennsylvania avenue to 18th street.
north on 18th street to Pennsylvania
avenue, west to 18th street. to park. ex-
cept the second and third grand divi-
sions. which continued on Pennsylvania
avenue to 18th street., north on 18th
street and disbanded.
The first four sections of the parade,
including the. mounted police, = the
grand marshal, the United StAtSs Ma.
rtne Band and the detachmefM Of the
United States cavalry. marched along
Pennsylvania avenue past 11th street
and came to a halt.
The Sons Of Confederate Veterans and
military organizations halted at the
west line of 10th street. The escort OF
citizens of the District, Melvin C. Ha-
zen commanding, fell in behind the de-
by the escort Of the United Spanish War
Veterans and the Army Of the Potomac.
Then followed Gen. George p. Harrison,
commander-in-chief, and his stan. the
sponsors, maids and matrons and Con-
federate Veterans in the order named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07
WEATHER.

Partly overcast. with probably thun-
dershowers tonight and tomorrow: con-
tinued mild temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending 2 pm; Highest, so, at 4 pm.
yesterday; lowest, 65, at am. today.
Full report on page 20.
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Continued on Second Page.)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
DIVER PERIL SERIOUS
SECRETARY LANSING WARNS MA
TON OF DANGER.
United States Must Build Ships--Gov-
errors Confer With Council Of
National Defense.

Washington, May AT the state
department on Wednesday Secretary
Lansing In response to inquiries said:
1T may as well be recognized that
the submarine situation is serious"
Secretary Lane told the governors
comforting here with the council of ma
uonal defense on the part state gov
ernments viii take in the war that the
federal government had heard 100000
tons Of shipping had been sunk in the
last week by German submarines.
The destruction, Secretary Lane
said, was not only threatening the ex-
istence Of England and France, but
was alarming the United States. Study
OF inventions to combat the submarine
menace is being diligently pursued in
the department of the interior, he said.
The United States must build ships
as rapidly as possible he said.
IF we don't fight the war on the
other side" he said, ''we shall have to
fight it on this side of the Atlantic"
Secretary Lane declared he believed
the war would last several years, and
that every resource of the country
must be brought into play to bring
1t to a successful conclusion.
Germany has put up the greatest
fight of history, and she has the adj
vantage of now fighting a defensive
warfare. Don't go back home and in
spire your people with the thought
that immediate action can bring this
war to an immediate end. Your people
must look to this years crop and next
years crop and the next after that.
1--WE can't afford to fail in this war.
Every man in this country is involved
in this work, and every man in the
country is a soldier. The French hope
to break down the morale of the Ger
man armies. Our concern is to see to
it that our own morale rises"
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ALLIES TAKE TOWN
VILLAGE OF FRESNoY CAPTURED
FROM GERMANS BY THE
CANADIANS.
CROSS THE HINDENBURe LINE
General Haig's Troops Reported to
Rave Occupied BulIecourt-French
Gain In the Champagne Region.
says Statement Issued at Paris.

London, May 5.-The British forces
oh thursday captured the village of
Fresnoy. Eresnoy was taken by the
canadians. The British troops have
reached Cherisy, crossed the linden
burg line toward Reincourt and are re-
ported have taken Bullecourt. SAYS
reuters correspondent at British
headquarters.
Another of the continuing British at
JACKS was launched against the Ger
mans early in the morning. Hard
hghting Is in progress under warm
spring sun.
Fighting of terrible intensity ragged
throughout the day at the main points
OF the British attack.
The battling" says the CORE
spondent, "has been in many places
of ding-dong order, which renders II
extremely difficult to define the situa.
uon' out l think 1T may certainly be
cldlheo as a successful day for our
gallant troops, The most conspicu-
Gus gains have been on the TANKS of
the long front, while towards the GEN.
ter up the valley of the Scarpe, we
nave made less progress owing to the
intensity OF concealed machine gun
fire,
Despise the opposition of massed
German forces, the Canadian troops
took Fresnoy."
The French made an important gain
on the Champagne front Wednesday
night, reducing the position which was
sun being held by the Germans In the
ne" lines east Of Mount Haut and
capturing the German garrison of
more than 300 men, the war office an
nounces at Paris. There was active
patroi lighting on the Chemin des
Danes line.
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u. S. SHIP NEBRASKAN SUNK
American Steamer Torpedoed by Ger
man Observation-Disclosures of
Crew Lost.

London, May 3.-The American
steamer Rockingham has been sunk
by German submarine. Thirteen
men are missing Two boats contain
ing 33 men were picked up, one by a
patrol vessel. One boat containing Is
men was not found.
1.-THE American steamship Rocking
ham, formerly the steamship Nebras-
kan, was of 4,408 tons gross. 1t was
built at Camden, N. J., in 19O2.1
New York, May 4.-When it went
under the name Nebraskan, the Rock
ingt1am was torpedoed off the British
coast less than one month after the
Lusitania was sunk. The Nebraskan,
damaged, headed for Liverpool and,
conveyed by British ships, reached
port safely.
The Rockingham carried 40 men, in
Guiding many Americans. The crew
numbered SO and the naval contingent
consisted of a lieutenant and II men,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
SHIPS FOR THE ALLIES
SEIZED GERMAN CRAFT ARE
GIVEN TO FRANCE AND ITALY.
LORD Eustaee Percy OF British Trade
Department Says Tonnage Is
Chief Problem.

Washington, May 3.-Keeping up
with the submarine is the paramount
problem facing the war conference
now in progress here between Ameri-
can, French and British experts. 1t is
considered even more important
than the food exigency, for without the
ships to transport to Europe. Ameri-
can food will be of little value.
1t was announced that the Hamburg
American liners Portonia and Clara
Mennig at New York had been turned
over by the American government for
use of the entente allies One ship
will go to France and the other to
Italy
Lord Eustace Percy of the British
foreign trade department emphasized
this when he received Washington cor
respondents for this first interview
He made no attempt to conceal the
fact that the tonnage situation is
very serious one. He reiterated
Lloyd Georges warning Of several
weeks ago that if the war is to be
won, if Prussianism is to be crushed.
there must be "ships!' Ships" And
more ships ~
Lord Percy has been in constant
communication with the governments
shipping experts, notably the federal
shipping board, since his arrival here,
and he was warm in his praise of the
aid and cooperation he has received.
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TO CUT PASSENGER TRAINS
willard Tells Governors Action viii
Be Necessary-Cars and
Rails for Allies.

Washington, May 5.-Curtailment of
passenger train service and shipment
of the country's entire output of roll
ing stock and rails to the allies were
forecast by Daniel Willard on Thurs
day in speech sefore the national de-
tense conference Of governors and rep
resentatives Of state defense councils.
Of the $4,000 passenger train loco
motives in the United States the rail-
road board hopes to release 1000 for
freight trains.
at is vital that France and Russia
have locomotives and cars" said Mr.
Willard. 1--WE will have to furnish
them"
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6OoCfitO(6 dHd Tic OWN
Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail. II
so absent, man should go to the clerk
of the county where he may be staying,
on the sixth day after the date of the
presidents proclamation. If he is In a
city of over 10000 population, the city
clerk is the official to whom to apply.
The absentee will be told how to reg
lister, but he must mail his card In
time to reach his precinct by registra-
ton day.
Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send a
competent person TO the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the is
suing of the proclamation. The clerk
will give instructions for registration.
Colleges, Universities, Homes and 9th
er institutions.
Officials of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply for
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date of the
proclamation for instructions as to a
convenient method of registration.
The wardens Of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date Of the pres
ident's proclamation complete regula-
tons will be In the hands of all sheriffs
and of the officials of cities Of over
10000 population.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
MAY CENTER In WASHINGTON
Probability That Ore Committee Will
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

Standardization Of central
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
]. P. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
ly bankrupt In the credit markets
after the war.
"Our enemies" he said, "for all their
boasted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war Is over they will be hard put to
it."
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other, he explained, their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
lieved they would either have to repu-
date large part of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quaint
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added, had paid their
way in the war 'by the straightfor-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans" AS a result, he predicted
that the end Of the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
PAsSESP|ONAGEB BILL
FINAL VOTE ON MEASURE IN The
HOUSE WAS 26o TO
los.
MODIFY CENSORSHIP PART
Necessary to Show That the Publica-
ton of Prohibited information Has
Been of Value to the Enemy Before
Penalty Is Inflicted.

Washington, May THE admins
tration espionage bin was passed on
Friday by the house, 26O to 105, with
modified censorship section.
Under the new censorship section
very wide discretion to prohibit pub
Hcation of information would be
lodged In the president, who would
prohibit publication by proclamation.
An overwhelming defeat of the Sec
ton as drawn by the administration
forced The acceptance Of more lib
eral provision.
The new section makes 1t necessary
to show that publication of prohib-
ited information has been Of value to
the enemy before penalties of the
law become effective.
The new section, drafted by Repre-
sentative Gard of Ohio, follows:
During any national emergency
resulting from a war in which the
United States is party or from inn
minence of such a war, the publica-
uon, Willfully and without proper au-
tEority, of any Information relating
10 the national defense that is or
may be useful to the enemy, is here
by prohibited; and the president is
hereby authorized to declare by proc
ciamation the existence Of such ma
f1onal emergency and is hereby au-
tnorized from time to time by prOcla-
nation to declare the character of
SUCH information which is or may
be useful to the enemy; and in any
prosecution hereunder the jury try
Ing the case shall determine not only
whether the defendant or defendants
did willfully and without proper au-
thority publish the information relat-
Ing to the national defense as set out
in the indictment, but also whether
ter as TO be useful to the enemy. Pro-
Vided: That nothing in this section
shall be construed TO limit or restrict
any discussion, comment or criticism
upon any fact or any of the acts or
policies of the government and it's rep
resentatives or the publishing of the
same. Whoever violates the forego-
ing provision shall upon conviction
thereof be punished by fine of not
more than $4,000 or by Imprisonment
for not more than ten years or both"
By vote Of 40 to 80 the senate SUBJ
stituted the export embargo clause of
the espionage bill suggested by Presi-
dent Wilson with one restricting the
presidents authority TO embargo ex-
ports only when American products
are reaching the enemy.
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H. c. HOOVER BACK IN u. s.
fooo Chief Declares Submarine Situa-
t'on is One of Extreme Gravity
U. S. Must Give Allies Wheat.

New York, May 5.-Herbert G..
Hoover arrived from England on an
American ship and said he would pro-
ceed at once to Washington to assume
MS new position as head of the coun-
try's food board.
Submarine destruction has been
steadily increasing for six weeks. The
situation is one of extreme gravity.
make sure of that" declared Mr.
Hoover.
THE European food situation as
well as the general war situation there
requires every possible effort we can
make" he said. What Europe needs
most is wheat, and it must have wheat,
but it must also have beef and pork
products.
Like every good American, I have
come over to do my share" he contin-
ued. My new duty is too big a propo-
sitton to discuss at this time"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
FRENCH WIN ON WIDE FRONT
Capture First German Line and Village
of Craonne-British Still Hold
Fresnoy.

French troops have taken the first
German line on a front of about two
and one-half miles, capturing 900 pris-
oners in the operation. On the eastern
end OF the Vauclerc plateau, the state
ment from the war Office adds, the viii
lage of Craonne has been captured by
the French.
The British were compelled to fall
back from the advanced positions
captured in the neighborRood Of Cher
isy and astride the Arras Cambria
road, says the British statement issued
at London.
The British gains in and around
Fresnoy have been consolidated.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
BILLS FOR FOOD CONTROL IN
Measures Introduced to Stop Hoard
ing and Bring Fair Distribution
Great Powers Given.

Washington, May 2-Administra-
ton food bills were introduced on
Monday in congress-in the house by
Chairman Lever of the agriculture
committee and in the senate by Chair
man Gore of the agriculture commit
tee. They do not cover price fixing
or control of the use of grains for dis
tilling liquors. These subjects will be
covered in a bill to be introduced
later.
The bills are designed to stimulate
production, prevent boarding, make for
equitable distribution and suspend the
law prohibiting the mixing of flour.
They contain provisions to prevent con-
flict with the antitrust and interstate
commerce laws.
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force to France. We are convinced
that the presence of United States
troops on the battle front would tend
materially to shorten the period of the
war and impress upon the European
powers in tremendous fashion the
strength and yirility Of our nation.
Kindly let rs know when your arrange
menis have been made. (Signed) j.
Ogden Armour, William Wrigley, Jr,
E. d. Hubert. DR.. Frank Billings, SAM
uel Hastings, c. 81. Poppenhusen, DR..
A. ID. Bevan, Fred 8. James, Frederick
d. Countiss.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09

concealed damage is discovered. They
will add $50, TO tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready in four months for transports if
wanted.
acknowledgements have been
closed between the Matson Navigation
company and the fedora; shipping
board. it is reported here, to tow the
interned German vessels IN the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs. after which it was
said the ships would be used for war
purposes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
ASKS POWER TO FIX PRICES
Measure Introduced in House Pro-
vides That U. S. Seize Plants
When Necessary.

Washington, May 5.-AbsOlute au-
thority to regulate in its discretion the
production, distribution and price of
food and other necessaries during the
war was asked of congress by the adj
ministration.
In a sweeping bill introduced on
Thursday with administration approval
by Chairman Lever of the house agri-
culture committee, it is proposed to
empower the president, under the war
clause of the Constitution, to take
these measures whenever in his opin-
ion the national emergency shall re-
quire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
NEW RUSS REVOLT CHECKED
Provisional Cabinet Wins Support of
Soldiers and Workers-CouncI
Accepts Views.

Petrograd, May THE council of
workmen's and soldiers delegates
has accepted the governments ex-
PLANTATION of its May day note by a
vote of "a to 10.
1t has decided that the incident is
closed.
The antigovernment street demon
stration was completely swamped by
a gigantic procurement demonstra-
ton on Friday evening. There were
some clashes, but not serious Incl
dents.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial lnsti-
tutions to Receive Subscriptions
for the Bond Offerings.

MISUNDERSTANDING McAdOo tele-
graphed the entire list of 27,513 nation
al and state banks and trust companies
in the United States, authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the 1000
100000 bond offering, enlisting their
cooperation, and requesting them to
telegraph rough estimate of the
amount of bonds each would take for
itself and its patrons.
You can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoO told
the banks, "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To all clearing house associations in
the country Mr.. McAdoo sent tele-
gram In which he said:
1.-THE amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers of the cOun-
try will guarantee the success of the
undertaking"
The result Of the first announcement
of the loan has been a deluge of sub
scriptions, aggregating many millions.
Most Of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state In the Union was rep
resented.
Lend 100000, 900 to italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives Of the nations to
which the United States is extending
credit Count di Cellere. the Italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first $10O,O0O,OOO loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second offering
of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks. Indications are that the secre-
tary will call for the proceeds within
a week, possibly few days.
The S1OO000,000 loan to France will
be turned over to Ambassador Jusser-
and, in whole or part within a day or
so
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
DENIED TITLE TO SHIPPING
Measure Asked For by Administration
Blocked in the House, IN
der the Rules.

Washington. The administration
bill to give title to seizure of German
war-bouSd ships was blocked again IN
the house. Mr.. Mann objected.
Seventy-one German and Austrian
merchant ships seized by the govern
ment will be repaired and ready for
commission within five months unless
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-09
DISCHARGED Guard Arrested.

Oklahoma City, Okla. May Gov
ernor Williams caused warrant to
he issued for the arrest of w. FL.
Christman, business man, on a
charge of violation of the state law.
He discharged guard.