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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
STILL TO PROTECT CHILDREN.
Child Labor Committee Not to Per.
init Relaxation of Laws.

Efforts of the national child labor
committee to prevent relaxation of the
child labor laws on the excuse of war
time necessity have the Endorsement of
President Wilson. In letter to the
committee made public today. the Pres
ident declares that strict enforcement
of the laws not only will contribute
to preservation of life and health. but
will tend to efficiency and economy of
production.
"As the labor situation created by
the war develops" wrote the President.
II am more interested than ever. if
that were possible. in throwing all the
safeguards possible around the labor
of women and children in order that
no intolerable or injurious burden may
be placed upon them I am. therefore.
very glad indeed that the national
child labor committee is diligently con-
tinuing it's iabors and extending its
vigilance in this important matter By
ding so it Is contributing to efficiency
and economy of production as well as
to the preservation of life and health"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
DEEP INQUIRY LIKELY
into COAL SITUATION
Local Dealers May Be Sum-
moned Before Senate Com
mittee to Explain Sales.

The coal situation in the District OF
Columbia promises to be ventilated in
considerable detail when the Senate
committee on manufactures investigat-
ing the coal and sugar shortages re-
sumes work on the coal shortage. It Is
understood that coal dealers of Wash
ington will be summoned before the
committee as well as the officers OF the
District fuel administration.
Senators on the committee have had
an opportunity OF observing the coal
situation in Washington themselves,
and they arc impressed with the fact
that there Is terrible suffering among
hundreds of the poor. 1t has also been
reported to them that large quantities
OF coal have been sold and delivered
to some of the we'll to-do residents OF
the District within short time. They
want to know why il is that such
orders have been filled when the poor
have been compelled to shiver in fire.
less homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
DOUBTS ROADS WOULD
HAVE ACTED AS UNIT
Chairman Hall Tells I. c. C. Com
mittee Action of President
Is Best Move.

Investigation of the railroad situa-
ton was resumed by the Senate inter-
state commerce committee today. with
Chairman Hall of the Interstate Com
merce Commission explaining data
showing the financial condition and ex-
penditures of the carriers.
Senator CummiEs asked Chairman
Hall if the railroad situation could
have been met by suspending the anti
pooling laws.
In my opinion the suspension of the
laws would have placed within the powers
of the railroads the authority to operate
as "A unit. but whether they would operate
as a unit can't be told he replied. in
my opinion. unification can best be
worked out in the action the President
has seen best to take"
Attention to the coal situation in Ohio
was called by Senator Pomerene. who
said in some cases cars loaded with coal
have been permitted to stay on sidings
near factories which have been compelled
to shut down owing to the fuel shortage
Asked ii the Interstate Commerce
Commission could have ordered these
cars diverted from their original des-
tination in order TO relieve the local
situation. Chairman Hall replied no. In
the cases instanced by the Ohio soma
tor the chairman said the coal in those
ears was no doubt consigned TO lake
points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
"CANTEEN OF TWO FLAGS"
SERVES 1000 MEN DAILY
Thirteenth Red Cross Establishment
for Benefit of American and
French Soldiers.

The Canteen Of the Two Flags is
the name of the thirteenth canteen just
opened in France and supported by the
American Red Cross, the workers being
American and French women. The can
teen is in Paris. and at it 1000 soldiers
may be served daily with hot coffee,
sandwiches. hot soup. etc. A refectory
with a seating capacity of 200 is also
provided, where soldiers may enjoy
square meal if they have time.
AS is the case at the other twelve
canteens. the new one is draped
throughout with the French and Amer
lean flags.
Beds are provided in dormitory,
which is a feature of the new canteen,
where as many as 200 men may be ac-
commodated.
These canteens are among the
greatest comforters and strengtheners
of morale of any Of the war activities"
declared a French officer of high rank
at the opening of the newest addition
to the growing number of these institu-
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
SUFFRAGISTS TO ARGUE.
Mrs. Gait and DR.. Shaw to Head
Representatives Before Committee.

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president
and DIR. Anna Howard Shaw. honorary
president of the National American Wom-
an Suffrage Association, will head repre-
sentatives of their organization Who will
appear January 3, when the case for wom-
an suffrage is to be argued before the
House committee on woman suffrage
DIR. Shaw will make general argu-
ment and Mrs. Gait will discuss the con-
stitutional aspects Of the question. Miss
Mary Garrett Hay, under whose campaign
leadership the city of New York was car
ried for woman suffrage, will present the
case from the new political angle. Mrs
Henry Ware Allen of Wichita. Kan. will
speak as a representative of the woman
voters of the west. and Mrs. Guilford
Dudley of Nashville, Tenn. will appear in
behalf of the women of that section of
the country. Mrs Maud Wood Park, con-
gressional chairman of the associa ton, will
conduct the hearing. which will take place
in the caucus room on the third floor of
the House office building, at 10 o'clock
in the morning. and will be open to the
public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Statement by Committee.

THE committee on public 1nforma-
ton makes public herewith a revision
of the requests of July 80, with respect
to the concealment of military informa-
ton, for the guidance of correspond
ents and editors who have periodically
placed themselves under censorship OF
their own enforcement. Future revi-
sions will follow in conformity with
the changing military situation. None
of these requests will be retained when
it is established that the secrecies now
considered essential for the successful
conduct of military operations no
longer serve a definite military pur-
pose.
The committee is requested by the
war-making branches of the govern
ment to urge again upon the press the
serious necessity for observing these
requests. II is highly important that
military information be kept out of
print 1t is matter of little conse-
quence how widely military informa
ton of the most important character is
known within the borders of the United
States. The purpose of these requests
is to prevent such information from
reaching the enemy. The printed page
forms safe and easy method of com
munication for the enemy agent. When
ever he can be forced to attempt the
use of the telegraph. the cable or any
other medium for the transmission of
news the risks Of detection are immeas-
urably multiplied. But he can mail a
newspaper or a magazine without leay-
ing trace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Need 1900 Mere in Naval Reserve.

rceded for the naval reserve force be-
ing organized at Newport. r. I. In or
Ger to correct an erroneous impression
on that point. it is stated in an official
circular that the provision OF sub
paragraph fat of section Isl, SeIective
service Regulations. means that any
f"gisiraut may enlist in the Navy or
Marine Corps after December Ii. 1917.
upo" presentation to a recruiting officer
81 4 certificate showing that his order
spmh9r Is SO low whether he be in
1si'iss / or in deferred class. that he
* net within the current quota of his
zeal hoard eitier q present and exist
ing CALI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Left to Publications.

''The committee is without legal
authority or moral right to bring any
form of pressure on publications to en-
force observance of these requests.
These paragraphs embody what the
military and naval experts of our coun-
try hold to be the minimum that can
be asked, at this time, for the protec-
ton of our soldiers and sailors and
the success of our military plans. For
their observance the government relies
implicitly upon the loyalty and judge
ment of the individual writer and pub
Usher
''In order that the American people
may clearly understand why certain
news does not appear In print it is
urged that these requests be printed in
full
The attention of the press is called
to the provision that these requests
do not apply to news dispatches cen
sored by militar-7 authority with the
expeditionary forces or in those cases
where the government itself, in the
form of official statements. may find it
necessary or expedient to make public
information covered by these requests -
The requests follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
new RULES GUIDE
FOR PRESS IN j. 5.
Revised Regulations for VOL
untary Censorship Become
Effective Tomorrow.

Revised regulations or requests to
guide the press in the voluntary censor
ship observed since> the country went
to war have been issued by the COM
mittee on public information to become
effective January /. Several important
the lessons learned by the committee
and the Army and Navy officers since
the first regulations were issued last
June.
which special Importance was attached,
and under which loyal newspapers have
gone to press without many an inter-
esting piece of news. have been with
drawn entirely They are the requests
that nothing be published tending to
disclose the names of line officers or in
diyidual units of the evolutionary
forces, tending to disclose the identity
of American merchant ships and their
crews defending themselves against
submarines or giving information relat-
ing to drydocks and repair and con-
Struction work.
Unoffcially 1t is explained that these
prohibitions are withdrawn largely De-
cause of the difficulty in having them
observed. and in the belief
that such information would be OBJ
tanned by the enemy regardless of
whether it appeared in the American
Other changes are made
and there are some additions, but most
of them are of minor character.
With the regulations the committee
issued this statement:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
SURPLUS OF COAL IS DENIED.
President Livingstone Says Stock at
Alexandria Junction Is Not Large.

Colin H Livingstone. president of the
Washington and Old Dominion Railway
Company. today asked The Star to deny
report that his company has a large
surplus of coal stored at Alexandria
Junction. The company has a supply of
steam coal there, he said. but the guam
tity is not large. The Washington and
Old Dominion, said Mr.. Livingstone, is
working in close cooperation with the
federal fuel administrator for Virginia,
and has entered into voluntary arrange
ment whereby it will turn over to the
fuel administrator for distribution any
surplus of coal it may receive at any
time, the coal to be returned to 1t when
the supply becoRes more plentiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
ARGENTINE STEAMER ASHORE.
Wrecking Ship Goes to Rescue
Pampa, Caught in Storm,

AN ATLANTIC PORT. December 81
The wrecking steamer Rescue left this
morning at o'clock to aid the Argen
tine steamer Pampa, ashore off the
coast. The condition of the Pampa is
not known here.
The Pampa was blown ashore Sat-
urday night in the storm that swept
the Atlantic coast. She is light, but
1T could not be learned this morning
The Pampa was formerly the steamer
Barcelona. She was built in Glasgow
in 1895, is a steel screw ship of AIS
gross and 2.TG1 net tonnage.
The Argentine steamer Pampa. ashore
on the coast. was enormously reported
as being the Argentine government
steamer Pimento.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Aonists Begin Fund of $l,OO0OOO
For Restoration of the Holy Land
Local Branches Formed in 400 Cities for Acfiue Par
ticipation in Campaign Hundred Million
Is Ultimate Amount Needed.

try was almost emptied of doctors. AS
soon as the money Is forthcoming a
medical unit Will be dispatched to the
stricken land.
The million dollars being raised now
will provide for only immediate needs.
The full reconstruction will necessitate
the raising of much larger sum, which
we can only estimate. Probably it will
be about a hundred million dollars.
Zionists' in England and Russia will
contribute a share of this, but the
greater part of the need must be met
here, for the war has shifted the finan-
cial burden of the Zionist movement
practically from Europe to the United
States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
BELGIANs STRIPPED BARE"
Germans in Occupied Territory
Seize the Necessaries of Life,

An official dispatch received here by
the Belgian legation said information
had come through Holland that the
Belgians in occupied territory are
being literally stripped bare by Ger
necessary requisites Of life.
Large bodies of troops being rushed
to the Flanders front. it is said. had
seized cows. milk and eggs. articles
already so scarce In Belgium they were
practically reserved for children and
invalids.
All woolens were seized. including
mattresses and cushions. which had to
be replaced by bags and sea grass.
Practically all leather shoes were
requisitioned and only one change of
clothing was left to the inhabitants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
WORK OF DEFENSE SOCIETY.
Report Notes Successful Campaign
Against "Soap-Boxr Orators.

In a report submitted to the commit
tee on public information today the Amer
lean Defense Society outlines its activi-
ties for the past year. emphasizing the
success Of its campaign against pro-Ger-
man "soap-box" orators.
Listing of disloyal residents and report
ing OF evidence OF German propaganda is
carried on by $50 vigilance corps through
out the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
ANXIOUS FOR HIGHER
PAY TOU. s. CLERKS
Mr.. Wheeler Promises His
Support of the Keat-
ing Bill.

Representative Loren E. Wheeler of
Illinois, a member of the House com
mittee on District affairs, is anxious to
see the federal employees taken care of
with a sufficient increase in salary to
meet the abnormal increases in living
expenses.
He is not only stanch friend of the
government workers but he is anxious
to see justice done the National Capt.
tai in every respect, as regards national
representation and for generous ex-
penditures to make this the most beau
tiful city in the world
He says: Congress has been slow in
doing all that it should for the National
Capital. Had the government years ago
bought some Of those shabby buildings
along Pennsylvania avenue that are an
eyesore to the thousands OF visitors from
all over the country who marvel to see
such ramshackle buildings in the very
shadow of the Capitol, we would now
have the most beautiful avenue in the
world with proper government buildings
on either side adequate to take care of
the war work without having to spend
millions in emergency construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
SPEAKS AT WAR CONFERENCES.
Great Britain's Attorney General
Guest of American Bar Association.

Sir Frederick E. Smith. attorney general
OF Great Britain, who has just come to
this country as guest Of honor of the
American Bar Association, will speak at
The series of war conferences to he held
under the auspices OF the speaking division
of the committee on public information
during the week January 1919. He is to
be one of the party which will travel and
Speak with Secretary Lane at these meet
iaSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
To Rehabilitate Colonies.
Tackle Medical Problem.

Jacob de Haas. secretary of the pro-
vfsional Zionist committee. in outlining
the task of the Palestine fund commits
sion said: Our most immediate need
is to tackle the medical and sanitary
problem in Palestine. During the war.
because of want and priFation. many
diseases became endemic. The coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
SHRAPNEL
Sideights on the War
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

Prince Oscar. one Of the kaiser's sons.
always has been known to cherish a
fondness for England. The kaiser once
said to the princes boxing instructor:
Hit him on the noce! 1t will be good
to let some of the English blood out
Of him."
NJ. Venizelos, premier of Greece. Is the
one who is being given credit for bring
ing ABOUT the interallied war confer
ence. He convinced Premier Lloyd
George and former Premier Painleve Of
us absolute necessity.
All British airplanes are fitted with
clocks. Before a machine Is passed
ready for use it must have timepiece
attached.
By the saving of bones. scraps of
meat and other cookhouse refuse in all
army camps, British authorities are
able to net about 100000 a year.
Glycerin is extracted from these prod
ucts which formerly were disposed of
as pig swill.
Once former Premier Costa appeared
IN the Portuguese national council.
Representatives.. and prefaced his re-
marks with apologies. stating that he
could not speak. After he had finished
member approached him and said:
You are the first speaker on either
side to tell the truth. You said that
yos couldn't make a speech, and. by
heaven, you can't
A Welsh farmer who breaches a lit
tie on the side was asked whether he
wished the war to come to an end.
He replied:
"As a preacher I think it should. AS
farmer l hope it goes on forever"
Vice and abandon are declared to be
rampant in all the larger cities of Ger
many. A neutral declares that the peo-
pie are trying to abandon the sting OF
eventual defeat in cheap wine and
gayety.
Premier Lloyd George of England
dislikes long exchange of letters, notes
and memoranda in dealing with other
nations and which is considered part
of the paraphernalia of diplomatic rou.-
tine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Wage Commensurate With Cost.

There is no reason why the gov
ernment should not set the example for
other employers of labor and pay a
wage that is commensurate with the
high cost of living
Il have always been in favor Of
higher compensation for the govern
ment clerk, and just now when we are
eaacting the best service possible from
this army of young men and women
we should at least pay them salaries
which enable them to live properly.
With the advances in prices of all
necessities of life and even sleeping,
quarters, ] fail to see how the aver
age government clerk can make both
ends meet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
Will Vote for Increase.

You may be sure that when the roll
call comes in Congress on the question
of granting national representation to the
people Of the capital ] will vote right, and
believe that the members generally
are coming to feel that the capital has
been neglected long enough. ] for one.
as a. member Of the House District COM
mittee, will work and vote for generous
appropriations for the many projects
that await development in the District.
Briefly, but forcefully. Representative
Wheeler declares his support of the
Heating bill. now before the appropria-
tons committee. for giving substantial
graded increases in salary to the gov
eminent workers of from to 80 per
cent.
He said:
, ut is my opinion that the govern
ment clerk is so poorly paid that many
capable young men and women hest
tate to accept positions when they can
secure more adequate compensation
with private institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31

NJ. Venizelos. premier of Greece. is the
one who Is being given credit for bring
ing about the interallied war confer
ence. He convinced Premier Lloyd
George and former Premier Panleve of
it's absolute necessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31
PALMIsTRY.

Prof. Observation-Disclosures.
woHLD-RENowNED PSYCHIC.
Special Reading. SIC and 81 90.
s0s l5th St W. above Eye}.
NIX. DAOCD, THE SCIENTIFIC PIANIST AND
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APPOINTMENT Phone North 1880. Studio
MRS. Il. LUSBY, SCIENTIFIC PALMISTRY.
- Impressiorai Life Headings. Fee. 81 and 81
Positively ladies' only. Open until $50. closed
Sundays 1919 1lth ct. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31

The big drive to raise 100000 as
preliminary fund for the re-estaPlish-
ment of Jewish state in Palestine and
the restoration of the Holy Land be-
gins this week in every state in the
Union under the auspices of the Zion
list organizations of America. Local or
CARNATIONS are being formed in 400
cities for active participation in the
campaign.
The first million dollars will be de-
voted to the immediate needs for recon-
struction work in Palestine and to as
certain the costs for permanent re-es-
Enlistment. 1t Will be followed by the
organization of huge fund of possibly
500. 000. 900, 70 be raised by Zfonists In
all parts of the world.
The national finance commission OF
the Palestine restoration fund, which
will have charge of the campaign. has
opened headquarters in New York city
Eugene Meyer. jr.. is chairman.
To Rehabilitate Colonies.
The million dollars will be used to re-
habilitate the forty eight Jewish colo
MES in Palestine whic.i have been Grip
pied by war conditions. and to take in
itial steps looking toward the Zionist
administration of Palestine.
Or. stephen S. Wise, chairman of the
provisional executive commission of the
Zionist organizations of America said
that the present campaign was the
most important ever organized by the
Jews in America. This year" he said,
promises to mark historical turn
ing point in the history of the Jew.
All over the world, impoverished by the
war. Jews are looking hopefully to us
in America to furnish the means to re-
alize their age-long dream of repatri-
alton. We have a wonderful privilege
and a grave responsibility"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31

Al! British airplanes are fitted with
clocks. Before a machine is passed
ready for use it must have timepiece
attached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31

WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
bills contracted for by any one other than my
self ADAM W. MICKEY.
NEWS PRINT PAPER, CUT TO ANY SIZE. in
any reasonable cuantity. Reasonable price. Ap-
ilv PKt.SS ROOM. Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-31

OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN's INSURANCE
ST. and Louisiana ave n.w.-The stockholders
of the Firemen's Insurance Company OF Wash
3ugton srd Georgetown will meet at the once
of electius thirteen directors for the ensuing
year. Polls open at IL am. and close at Il N.
w NJ HOFFMAN. Secretary.
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 1. ARTICLE VIII
~ bylaws, notice Is hereby given that the an
pnal meeting of the stockholders OF the Capitai
Traction Company for the election OF BOARD OF
directors for the ensuing year and the trahsac
before the meeting. will be held at the once OF
the company. Seth and NJ SITS NV, Washington
j. c.. on Wednesday January 0. 1918. at, 1915
o'clock am The polls will be open from IL
o'clock am. until l. O'Clock noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
All Soldiers Escape.
Iny Assoctat.d pcs.

By Associated Pressl
COLUMBUS. OHIO. December d.
Fire broke out carly to-day in the
knights OF Columbus Hall, State and. ;.
Sixth Streets. in which 400 soldiers
were quartcrcd. All the soldiers, 1t "a
believed. escaped. ="