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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
The EXEMPTION Boards.

The Districts draft boards are now
fully organized and ready for work.
They are composed Of men Of e1cep-
tional qualifications for this important
task Of examining the summoned regis
! trants and hearing their claims for ex-
| emption, if any are presented. The
eleven division boards comprise each a
physician and a man connected in some
manner with the municipal organization.
The board Of appeals is exceptionally
we'll chosen, including five men who
command the complete confidence Of the
community.
These men are all serving without
pay, save that the physicians get 10
cents for each man examined, devoting
themselves to this task in a spirit of
patriotism that should be stimulus to
those who are summoned to duty. They
will, before their task is completed, have
expended hundreds of hours of work on
this service. They will hear the state
ments of several thousand men, and will
be met with many trying issues. They
must decide in cases where exemption is
claimed, without regard to sympathies.
Their first duty is to the government
but they must be just to the individual.
The rules covering the exemption
claims are fully set forth and may be
readily understood. Every registrant
who has been summoned in the first
call should familiarize himself with
these regulations and requirements. The
Star has printed them several times, and
they are obtainable at the exemption
board headquarters. Neglect to learn
what is required will cause delay. It
is the duty Of every man who has been
called to ascertain just what he is re-
quired to do in order to claim exemp-
tion-if he elects to ask to be excused
during the current week, so that when he
gets his notice to appear before the
board he will be prepared. Those who
do not intend to claim exemption have
merely to report at the time noted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
The Evenias Star Newspaper Company
nth q. and Psnnsyivania Avenue
The Senate's Bit.

A gratifying surprise was furnished
by the Senate Saturday when 1t passed
the aviation bill in less than ono houl
and without q roll call. Apprehension
had been felt that this measure, re
garded as one Of the most important OF
the details of war legislation, would be
delayed in the Senate owing to a dis
position of some members to question
its provisions, especially with reference
to the application Of tho draft principle
A report had gone forth that certain
senator's intended to debate the bill at
length, but when tie measure was called
up Saturday afternoon following the pas
sage of the food control bill they evil
denced no disposition to delay tho leg
islation, and one Of item denounced the
report as it affected him as s malicious
4alsehood.
This situation has particular signif-
canoe. The present Is no time for any
sort Of fiGbustering or needless debate.
The long-spun discussion Of tho food
control bill has exhausted the public
patience. The country now expects and
demands quick action by both houses
upon the measures that are proposed for
the successful prosecution Of tho war.
Every member of the two houses is un-
der peculiar obligation to act prompt
~, to interpose no obstacles, to abstain
from debate that is in any sense or de-
gree not requisite to the proper franz
ing of the measure.
Everybody is doing his bit to win the
war, sacrificing something, and the most
valuable bit Of the senator is perhaps
the sacrifice Of the privilege Of unlim-
tied debate. A speech that might have
been delivered but that was put into
the pigeonhole may turn out to be
worth many lives. When our men get
into action in France some Of them win
fall. The longer the war continues the
more young Americans will die and suf-
fer terrible wounds. 1t is the part Of
Congress to see that every possible con-
ceivable thing is done to bring the war
to an end in the shortest time. Debate
over details and over already established
principles is contribution to the enemy
rather than to the public welfare. Had
the aviation bill been passed the morn.
ing it was brought in the Senste sew
eral days would have been saved, but
~ it is the result is gratifying never
theless. Now the work can start Of put
ting an American air fleet into being
that will perhaps decide the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
and in the American-in fact, In every

and in the American-in fact, In every
army worthy the name.
Russia is passing now through the
most severe test. It will be a bitter
disappointment indeed If, as the result
Of misconception Of the new liberty
that the revolution has brought, the
Russian soldiers fail to recognize the
authority Of their chieftains and by
their characterization wreck the eastern
campaign that Q few days ago seemed
to have given Germany cause for the
greatest alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
July Afternoon.

Dat honeysuckle smell so sweet.
blossoming by de way;
1t sort o. tangles in my feet
An makes me want to stay.
Dat trumpet vine it looks so fine,
Down where de woods is deep;
1t gets into desc eyes O. mine
An makes me want to sleep.
Dem white clouds yonder in de sky,
Like little chunks o. steam,
Is angel chariots up so high,
An makes me want to dream
Go long, mule! Don't act de fool.
It's plain one Of us two
Must make us both work by de rule :;
An reckon dat ones you!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Nothing is being said this year about
ending the war in the fall, and little
confidence is manifest in suggesting
dates for the adjournment Of Congress
The only safe prediction is that it is
going to rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Carranza's desire for munitions is so
strong that he may be tempted to for
chilly deprive some Of the German Off
GERS who hang around Mexico Of their
weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
No Leisure for Trifes.

3~V 0esufe TUT 1TTHes.
"Do you and your wife have argu-
ments:'
Certainly not" replied Mr. Mcekton.
eff Henrietta has an argument on her
mind she doesn't consider me. She puts
it on banner and gives it to the great
public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

It is doubtless embarrassing to the
kaiser, while assuming to establish him
self as world autocrat, to meet with
some difficulty in holding on to his pres
emit title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
An Apology

"Are you not ashamed to use poi
soned arrowsf"
"Im doing the best can in my lin
tied way" whimpered the savage. "Of
course, poisoned arrows only get 'em
one at a time. But we lack the me-
chanieal facilities for wholesale opera
tons with T-boats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

The high estimation in which Gen.
Goethals is held is not lessened by his
frank avowal that controversies cannot
build ships and his willingness to eff
face himself to end the argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Reports as to the American army are
systematically embellished in Berlin be-
fore they are permitted to reach Ger
man readers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

About the most depressing e1plana-
ton Of the wars origin is that it was
started for the personal amusement of
tho crown prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Many Of the great inventions were
the result of accidental discoveries.
Inventing to meet an emergency is an
enterprise Of peculiar hardship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
At Least an Effort.

The man who fights and runs away
Doth move the fancy to delight,
Compared to one who wants to stay
Secure and not attempt to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Apprehension.

ado you fear food shortage!'
eyes," answered the patient woman.
Home won't seem like the same place
when there isn't any food for my hus
band to complain about"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

II lotteries In general were as fair as
the one connected with the draft there
might be less objection to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Ono Of the most serious objections to
an anarchist just now is the amount Of
valuable time he is likely to waste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Enjoying good health" is an es-
pecially improper phrase for a man who
wants to slack and is prevented by the
examining physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
That Aggressive Frankne,

That Aggressive Frankness.
"Bliggins prides himself on being alb
solutely candid"
"But he isn't. he never takes pleas
ure in telling the truth unless it is some
thing disagreeable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Germany invented the kindergarten
and is now making military training a
part of its course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

The men Of Washington, D. c., fight
for their country whether they vote for
It's officials or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

Remarks about the weather have been
superseded by inquiries as to whether
the draft got you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23

For the habitually extravagant citi
zen food control means self-control.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
DIE WHEN
u. S. BOAT IS SUNK

Washington. - President Wilson is
expected within the next day or two
to indicate definitely that he believes
a virtual state Of war exists between
the United States and Germany.
News received from Plymouth that
fifteen men, some of them Americans,
had been drowned when the American
merchantmen Vigilancia was sunk
without warning by a German subma-
rine, added, if possible, to the already
grave view of the situation held here
as a result Of the destruction of the
Vigilancia, the Illinois and the City Of
Memphis.
Whether the president will hasten
the extra session of congress, already
called for April Is, or will take addi-
tional steps to protect American COM
merce without this move, was not dis
closed.
No official pretended to know his
plans and the general view was that
he still is considering the question in
his usual deliberate way.
1t generally is conceded that already
a virtual state Of val exists with Ger
many, in spite of the technical armed
neutrality status of the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
LAW
HELD TO Be VALID

Washington. = The United States
supreme court has held the Adamson
eight-hour law constitutional.
The decision will have no effect on
the strike situation. as the walkout
was averted by the previous agree
ment reached by the railroads and
brotherhoods.
The decision has been eagerly
awaited because, until the strike was
called off. the walkout was regarded
as contingent upon the action of the
supreme court.
The law provides a basic eight-hour
day for railroad employees in interstate
commerce. 1t was passed to avert the
threatened railroad strike last sum-
mer.
The case was taken to the supreme
court after Federal Judge Hook. at
Kansas City, had declared the act un-
constitutional.
The courts decision was a > to 4
vote. Chief Justice White announced
the majority decision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
DECLARES FOR NEUTRALITY
Mexico Defines Her Position on the
Mar

Mexico City. MeXica. = In answer
to the communication of the United
States to the Mexican note. which O
posed that neutral nations unite in an
effort to bring about peace in Europe.
or, as Al alternative, place an embar-
go on shipments to ~belligerent coun-
tries, the Mexican government issued
through the foreign office an absolute
declaration of neutrality, asserting in
definite terms that it is the determina-
ton of Mexico to devote its efforts to
keeping any country Oh this continent
from taking part in the European war.
The statement also sets forth that
Mexico will continue its efforts with
neutral countries with the object of
securing European peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
Authorize MediatOrS
to Avert Strike.
DUE TO DANGER OF WAR
Decision by Managers Is Big
Concession to Men.

New York.-The conference COM
mittee of railroad general managers
has authorized President Wilson'S
mediators to make whatever arrange
ments were necessary with the rail-
road brotherhoods to call off the
threatened strike.
The formal letter in which this au-
thorization was made. signed by Eli
sha Lee. chairman of the managers
committee. was as follows:
''ln the national crisis precipitated
by events of which we have just
heard the national conference commit
tee Of railroads joins with you i'll the
conviction hat neither at home nor
abroad should there be fear or hope
that the efficient operation of the rail
roads of the country will be hampered
or impaired.
"Therefore, you are authorized to
assure the nation there will be no
strike and as a basis for such assur-
ance we hereby authorize the commit
tee of the council of national defense
to grant to the employees who are
about to strike whatever adjustment
your committee deems necessary to
guarantee the uninterrupted and eff
Gent operation Of the railroads as an
Indispensable arm of national defense"
The decision reached by the mana
gers at their conference means that
the brctherhoods have won an impor-
tant victory, although it does not
bring them all their original demands.
BY the agreement it is assumed they
will be awarded pro rata time for over
time ON the basic eight-hour day
which they have been assured.
The original demands called for time
and a half for overtime on the same
basic day.
The men will get their present pay
for ten hours for eight hours work
under the agreement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
OFFER THEIR FINE YACHTS
Many Wealthy Persons Willing to
Give Them to Navy.

New York. A number of the
finest American yachts have been Of
fered to the government for auxilaries
TO aid in the defense of the coast in
the naval district extending from New
London, Conn, to Barnegat, n. j., it
was announced.
Among the 375 craft thus far volun-
teered toward the 500 that the navy,
department considers a minimum nee
essary for the district are j. P. Nor
gan's Corsair; Mrs. f. H. Harriman's
Sultana; John Borden's Kanawha;
Mrs. John S. Kennedy's Cherokee:
George S. Baker. Jr,'s, Viking and Vim.
cent Astor's Mona.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
ALLIED ADVANCE IN
WEST VERY RAPID

London.-The British and French
military forces in France are still
pressing rapidly behind the retreat
ing Germans all along the front from
the region OF Arras to the northeast
OF scissors.
Forty more villages have been taken
by the British. who gained ground at
various points extending from two to
eight miles in depth. While twenty
additional villages and small towns.
in addition to 100 occupied during the
last three days. have been recaptured
by the French.
So rapid has been the advance of
the French that they have penetrated
beyond the village of Ham. twelve
miles southwest OF ST. Quentin. and
beyond Chaulnes. which lies some 1if-
teen miles north Of the line from
which the offensive was started.
These operations from the south and
southwest are menacing the St. Quen-
tin-Laon line and if the rapidity OF
the movement is kept up for any
length OF time will the town
of st. Quentin.
The Germans in their tretreat are
devastating the country. burning vii,
lagos and destroying orchards and
eve blowing up farm lands. in which
great craters have been left by eX,
blossoms.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
AbD!CATES THRONE
FOR IIATI0N'S GOOD

Petrograd. - The renunciation OF
rand Duke Michael OF Russia was
sighed at his private residence. whith-
Or he went with a large part OF the
luna committee, headed by Prince
t1rofI, Professor Hiluko4 and presi-
lent Esodzianko.
The grand duke addressed the COM
2nsttee and declared that the RESPONSE
2ility devolving upon him found him
undecided because OF the existing dit
erenc OF opinion.
He added that since the happiness
NJ Russia was the only consideration
re believed this would be- hest as
sared by his a~hdication and therefore
surrendered his authority.
One OF the lew Men OF prominence
ssho were killed during the revolution
vas General Stokeiburg.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
ADVOCATES
HIS THRONE
Russian Emperor Is
Forced to Quit.
new CABINET
Members Are Said to Be Close
to the People.

Petrograd. - Emperor Nicholas Of
&sussia has abdicated and Grand
Duke Michael AleXandrovitch, his
younger brother. has been named as
regent. The Russian ministry.
charged with corruption and incompe.
renee, has been swept out of Office.
Later Grand Duke Michael declined
20 become head of the government
aud the duma committee assumed full
&ontrol.
a new national cabinet is an
aounced. with Prince Lvoff as presi-
dent of the council and premier, and
the other offices held by the men who
Arc close to the Russian people.
For several days petrograd has been
%lse scene OF one OF the most remark
shle risings i'll history.
Beginning with minor food riots and
labor strikes the cry for food reached
he hearts of the soldiers and one by
s2ne the regiments rebelled, until final
w those troops that had for a time
been loyal to the government took up
their arms and marched into the ranks
',f the revolutlonists,
The president Of the duma, Michael
- Rodzianko. was the leading figure
among the deputies who unanimously
decided to oppose the imperial order
+or Il dissolution OF the house. They
continued their sessions and NJ. Rod
2ianko informed the emperor. then at
She front, that the hour had struck
~ hen will OF the people must prevail.
Even the imperial council! realized
he gravity OF the situation and add
ID its appeal to that OF the duma that
she emperor should take steps to give
size people i policy OF government in
accordance with their desires and in
order that there should BE- no Interior
SAGE with carrying IN the war K a
victorious endins.
The emperor FASTENED back from
tsta front, only TO find that the revo-
$ation had been successful and that a
lew government was i'll control. The
empress. who. it is allesed, has been
~ss>aueutial in the councils opposed to
EEse wishes OF the people. is reported
10 have fed or TO be i'll hiding.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
AUSTRIA MAY SEEK PEACE
Said Emperor Charles Will Negotiate
With Russia.

Amsterdam.-The Frankfurter lei
tung publishes a telegram from
Vienna stating that it is learned from
an authoritative source that the sud
den return of Emperor Charles of Aus
tria from Budapest to Vienna was due
to the receipt of news about the out
break of the revolution in Russia.
Political circles in Vienna, the dis.
patch adds, are considering the posi-
bility of entering into negotiations
with the Russian cabinet with a view
TO an armistice.
Emperor Charles is very anxious
about the matter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
REGARDED AS OVERT ACT
administration Officials Believe War
Will Result.

Washington = The report OF tbs
sinking of the three United States
%ssssels by German submarines was
received by administration officials as
IN overt act. which will cause a con-
fstion of war 10 exist with Germany
sssthin a few days.
While not unexpected the report
sused CONSERVATION and it was pre-.
: kacted that President Wilson would
: ANGEL his proclamation for an extra
session to V on April 16 and
would issue a new n converting con.
ssrass at as early a date as possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
PUT GUARD ON WAR FOOTING
Governors of Five Eastern States
Adopt Resolutions.

Philadelphia. = Resolutions calling
upon the federal war department
to put the national guard organiza-
tons of New York, New Jersey, Della
ware. Maryland and Pennsylvania on
a war footing by providing them with
adequate supplies and equipment and
calling for state inventories of re-
sources available in the event of mil
itary necessity were adopted at a
meeting here OF the governors of these
states.
Copies of the resolutions were SEMI
10 President Wilson.
Plans for the coordination of the
military d~efenses of the five states
were discussed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Cattle-Receipts, 1000; steers, So
15@12.65; COWS and heifers, $3.50
1885; calves. S10.25@14.25. Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 5000; light, $14.20@14.9O;
mixed, s14.50@15.OO; heavy, $14.50@
1906; rough, $14.50@1a.6O; pigs. s10.-
S5@13.4O. Sheep-Receipts, 5000; ma
tive, $11.10Q12,65: lambs. $12.5Q0
1870.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
OLD PEOPLES HOME BURNED
Ssour Persons Are Dead and Several
Seriously injured.

Cticago.-Search of the ruins OF the
SCOTTISH Old peoples home at River,
sssda. & suburb. which was destroyed
sg ire established that four people
s3as& lost their lives in the fire.
Thtrty-three others were saved. but
" is feared that the exposure in the
eaeezing weather may prove fatal TO
some of them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
ST. Paul Grain,

Wheat-No. 1 hard, $2.O4A @2.O5A;
No. 1 Northern, 1854 @2.04A; No. 2
Northern, s1.93A @1.99A; No. 2 Mon
tana hard, s1.97A @1.99A; corn, ST.
liz @1.13A; oats, 57%@ 59Mc; bar
ley. 96c@s1.24; rye, s1.56@1.57; fax,
S2.97A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
South ST. Paul Live Stock.

Cattle-Receipts, 2.100; steers, $500
@10.25; COWS and heifers, S6.25@9..5;
calves, $6.OO@12.50. Hogs-Receipts,
5000; range. s14.20615.OO. Sheep
Receipts, 200; lambs, s12.0O@12.SO;
ewes, $S.0O@1O.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Wheat-No. 1 hard, s2.O4A @2.O5A;
No. 1 Northern. s1.95A @2.04A; No. 2
Northern, s1.91A @1.9914; No. 8 North
ern, s1.S5A @1.93A; No. 3 yellow
corn, s1.11A @1.13A; No. 3 white
oats, 57B@59Hc; flax, s2.973s.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
Former Gar Goes 10 crimea.

~Petrograd Nicholas Romanoff, as
he former Russian emperor now IS
designated. has left With his staff Tor
his personal estates at ~l.ivadia. on
'cae south coast OF the Crimea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Wheat-May, SISSY: July, s1.5Ssk:
Sept, 1.461s. Corn-May, $1.11X;
July, s1.10B; Sept, s1.0sA. Oats
May, $3.50; July, 57bc. Pork-May,
1885; July, $3.50. Butter-Creamer-
les, 3S@4Oc. Eggs-25@26kc. Poul-
try-Fowls and springs, 21kc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Wheaton, track and to arrive, No.
1 hard, $1.94A; No. l Northern, ST.
$3.50; No. 2 Northern, S1.7SA @1.S9%.
Flax-On track and to arrive, s2.91A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
ABDICATION CAUSES DlSMAY
Cars Action Makes Deep Impression

in Germany.
London.-The Russian czar's mani
festo resigning the most powerful
throne in Christendom has caused an
appreciate reaction in his favor here,
but it is regretted that he failed to
realize earlier his plain duty to his
subjects, thus obviating the present
crisis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-22
CANAL OPERATION SHOWS
HEAVY LOSS.

Washineton. = A deficit of
more than fifty-hve per cent
confronted the Panama canal
at the beginning Of the calen-
dar year.
Expenses Of operation and
maintenance of the waterway
from the opening TO Jan. l last
exceeded the tolls by s5,255,-
800. The total expenses for
the period were S~14.117,072 and
the receipts from tolls s9.461,-
IL.