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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
FIRST CONTEST IS A DRAW.
Competition of officers of Company A
of Central and Company A of Tech.

Troop leadership" contests between
officers of the High School Cadets We're
begun last night a the Franklin School
under the direction of Lieut.. Norman
B. Briscoc, L. S. A. Lieut.. Briscoe is
instructing the members of the organi-
zation in how to conduct companies in
actual field work. this being one of the
phases of the extension work of the High
school Cadets which has been en-
couraged by the school authorities.
Lieut.. Briscoe has been stationed in
Washington for work with the cadets.
having been designated here by the
War Department in accordance with
the national defense act.
The contest last night was between
officers of Company A of Central and
Company a of Technical and resulted
in a draw The boys are to contest
again Saturday morning.
1t Is hoped that the winners of the
entire series may be able to go to Chi
cago and compete with a team from
that city. where Capt. f. u. Steever,
u. S. A.. ana recently stationed in
Washington, has undertaken the work
of instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06

private Individuals. and that the gov
-Irnalent had taken no action, although
some statement of its attitude may be
<-issucd soon for their guidance.
II was also reiterated that there was
no change of the status OF war-bouDd
German ships in American ports. Al
though the authorities have taken pos
session of them to prevent destruction
or dangers to navigation. they stiN are
German private property, and will be
SO respected.
In fact II was emphasized here today
that all German private property in
ihc United States Is SafeEuarded by
law. Many Germans and Austrians
have invested money in postal savings
banks and in other ways, and it is per-
fCcty secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Offer Plants for Unitel States Use.

The Navy Department has issued a
list OF prompt offers of use of facilities
of various plants reaching Secretary
Daniels, on which appeared the names
Of the Bethlehem steel Company, Fore
River Ship Building Company, Electric
cable Company. New York: Sleculn
-AYicum and Slocum laboratories Inc
New York; Lackawanna Steel Com
pauy, New York; Boston Scale and Ma
chine Company; Magnolia Metal Com
pany. New York; Bernstein AIanufac-
turing company Philadelphia. Wabash
gear works. Terre Haute. Ind: Roberts
laundering Machine Company, Brook
lyn; United States Rubber Companv
New York; Aero club of America. Great
Lakes Boat Building Corporation of
Milwaukee. Boston and Maine raiIro.Ii
pittsburgh Hickson Company and
hearfoot Engineering Company Of
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Advantages of Enlistment.

1t is pointed out that If the National
Guard is modified each recruit enlist
ing now will be n member fully equip
ped for field service in an organization
having an efficient record covering SIN
months of active service in the army
of the United States. which, it is claim
ed is infinitely preferable to member
ship in an unorgauiZed and unequipped
volunteer unit
If mobilized the training VIII be thor
ough and intensive. If not mobiliZed IN
the present crisis men joining now VIII
receive the full field equipment OF an
infantry soldier in the regular army,
be required to attend one drill a week
of an hour and u half, Sor which the
United States pays each soldier 81 per
drill, and will be modified for fifteen
days each summer in a field camp
which includes four days of rifle prac-
tice on an outdoor range. For this
service the pay and subsistence is equal
to that of those in tho regular service.
The armory Of Company X, at Silver
Spring, Md, is thirty-four minutes
trolley ride from 9th and F streets
northwest. and is reached for one fare.
Silver Spring is also on the Metropoli-
tan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio.
eighteen minutes from Union station,
Washington. and connected with Rock
vile, Gaithersburg and Germantown by
local passenger service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
H-RDLY 4 BOMB, BUT
Wei, heaa what ills nan Was De-
IelEeA iuT al AalILnI.

y man villa a suspicious package was
seen hLrTyIas uto tine capitol late yes
teruly, uuu, uauer the street orders of
the capitol Natea,. ne was stopped
You can't carry that paeNage into the
buiiaIng, said a policeman.
4 am an employe here said The other
man.
Makes no difference. orders are or
ders. Either crop the package or set
out"
The other man refused. and was
promptly led 10 Il detenlon room, where
the plcNase was opened ginserly. IN
stead % BONO the policeman uncov-
cred uozen eggs, which the House en-
ploye SAID were too valuable to leave
reless.y around.
Persons going into the United States
supreme Court room with brief cases
Were asked to open the cases for in
spectioH. Extra vigilance is asked of
the guards and police at both ends of
the Capitol, and a careful watch has
been placed on the subways between the
Office buildings and the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Col. E. A. Halsey Reappointed.

Col. Edwin A. Halsey assistant on the
floor of the Senate, formerly colonel
and aid de-camp on the staff of Gov.
Mann of Virginia, has been reappointed
by Gov. Henry c. Stuart of Virginia.
Col Halsey will ride with the governor
and his staff in the inaugural pa AIDE.
his official duties permitting. Col Hal
sew. Hho is a nephew of the late Sena-
tor John w. Daniel of Virginia. was
assistant superintendent of the Senate
press gallery when first appointed colo
mel. and was presented with a handsome
service sword at that time by the
Washington corps of correspondents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
EXPERT IN GETTING DATA.
Young Woman Investigators of Liv-
ing Costs Need No Advice.

SO expert are the young woman
agents Of the bureau Of labor statistics
becoming in the art Of gently gather
ing figures on the cost of living in the
District that the regular weekly con-
ference with the chief of the bureau
has been dispensed with this week
In case problems come up a confer
ence may be called any day. but at the
present 1t is not expected that there
viii be a conference this week. Sta
ustic gathering progresses in the
northeast and southeast sections of the
city. 1t is probable that the dozen
agents viii not leave these sections of
the city this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
ENLIsIs IN NAVAL RESERVE.
President Of Remington Arms Com
pany Subject to Government Orders.

President Harry Kimball of the Rem
9n Arms Company has been formal
" enlisted III the naval reserve. AS head
Of the big munition works, Nr, Kimball
is now subject to the orders of the
Navy Department and. in the event of
war will be assigned to manage his
own plant.
1t is planned to enroll in the reserve
the administrative and executive heads
Of shipbuilding and nunition plants
whose proper places in war time will
be in control Of their plants and not
With the military forces. II is expected
many presidents and managers and
probably superintendent and foremen
viii take the oath binding them to serv-
ice in time OF war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
UNITED STATES LAUDED.
Again Republic of Lincoln and
Franklin Says Spanish Paper.

MADRID. via Paris. February C.
To-day" says Ell Pals. the United
States is again the great republic OF
Lincoln and Franklin. Thar country
enters the arena to defend liberty and
right and its attitude is worthy of its
past The United States has broken
with the central powers, but commerce
will continue without hindrance in
spite of the blockade, and Il declaration
of war VIII depend on Germany.
Whether war is declared or not HUI
manity should be grateful to the United
States. Germany has interests in North
America, but she has not considered
them. How can Germany possibly de-
clare herself openly against a country
which has been more her friend than
her enemy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Mint Director Won Fngelken RESIGNS

The resignation of Director of the
Mint Won Engelken has been accepted.
lie win become president of the federal
land bank TO be established at Column
bla. S. c. His resignation takes effect
upon his assumption of the new post,
when the bank is fully organized Mr..
Won Engsl&eu is a recognized authority
on the subject of rural credits, and
lad much 60 90 with framing the exist
ing lr"is at m He was at one time
regard "a rs liSGiS TO lie named 4 mem
Dor Of the farm loan board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Officers Up For Promotion.

A board Of officers has been appointed
to meet in this city for the examina-
ton of officers to determine their fit
ness for promotion.
The following named officers will re-
port for examin2tlon for promotion
Capts. Malin Craig, cavalry; William
w. Bjorustad, infantry; William H.
Curry, infantry: Tenney Ross infantry.
and Robert o. Van Horn, Infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
ALL NATIONS REPRESENTED.
Women's Guild of Petworth M. E
Church CONDUCTING Carnival

All the nations of the world" are
having fine. harmonious time this
week at Petworth NJ. E. Church, where
the women's guild of the church is
holding a Carnival of the nations ="
The bazaar opened last night. and VIII
close Friday.
Prominent among the booths was that
of America" presided over by W. l.
King as Uncle Sam and Miss Ida
ONeal as columbia Hawaiian music
and the sounds from Chinese bells
mingled, and men of the several ma
tiionalities met fraternally
Young girls of the church made a
hit" last night with their presenta-
ton of cinderella in Flowerland" an
operetta Special musical numbers viii
be a feature each night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
HARRY C. CONRAD DIES.
Injuries in Railway Accident Are
Fatal to Former Resident.

Harry C. Conrad. until recently a
resident of this city. was so badly in
jured in a railroad accident in Lancas-
ter, Pa, Friday that he died a short
time afterward. according to word re-
ceived here today. Funeral services
were held Monday at his late residence
there. and interment also took place in
Lancaster.
Mr.. Conrad is survived by his widow.
his father. Charles T. Conrad OF this
city, and four sisters and one brother
Mrs Edith Smith. Mrs. A. p. Doyle. Mrs.
r. Norton. Miss Clara Conrad and Charles
It. Conrad, jr.. who also reside here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
RECRUITING IN CHICAGO.
Men From Great Lakes Training
Station Placard City.

CHICAGO, February G.-one hundred
and fifty recruits from the Great Lakes
naval training station invaded down
town Chicago yesterday with placards and
other information designed to syyeu
the enlistments in the navy Men III
uniform stationed at the prin cipal ele-
waited railway stations of the city. a ttracted
much attention with the placards
swung from their necks. some Of which
said: Enlist now" and others, Men
for the battleships" AT the Great
Lakes station there are 500 men, and
1900 are ready for actual service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Consul Frost's Report.

An official report Of the sinking of the
steamer Eavestone and the killing of am
American seaman reached the State De
partment from Consul Frost at Queens
town. The ship was provisional British
collier.
Consul Frost's message said:
provisional British collier Eavestone
sunk by shell fire from German sub
marine in vicinity of Fastnet yesterday
February 4th). American negro. able
seaman, Richard Wallace of Baltimore.
killed during Smelling of boat after lust
left Eavestone. Details not yet avail
able"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Remaining of Islands Deferred.

The question of remaining the Danish
West Indian Islands was discussed in
the House foreign affairs committee
Some members favored the suggestion
Of Representative Allen of Ohio to call
them the Dewey Islands. Suggestions
Of calling them the Wilson OF Lansing
Islands We're made. The matter was
deferred and q proposal to name them
the Monroe Islands. in honor of the
Monroe doctrine, viii be pressed when
the committee next meets. Some ad-
ministratton officials favor the Monroe
name Tor The new possessions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Rockefeller Wins Cleveland Case.

CINCINNATI. February G.-The
Unitsd States circuit court of appeals here
today upheld a decision of the United
states district court which ruled that
John d. Rockefeller does not have to
pay taxes to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, on
1911, 100000 worth of property. The
lower court ruled that the fact that
Mr. Rockefeller maintained a summer
home At Cleveland did not make him a
legal resident of Ohio. Attorneys for
Mr. Rockefeller claimed that the finan-
cier's legal residence was in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
No Wish for Conflict.

IN them President Wilson gives as
surances that he wishes no hostile con-
nict with Germany, and [ can add that
we appreciate this and other paragraphs
in the message, joining in this respect
with President Wilson's note.
while we think to a certain extent
chat we can see by what reasons the
United States government was prompted
to its present attitude on the other hand
we expect that President Wilson to the
same extent may recognize the reasons
Which prompted us to take our decision"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Navy Yard Day Heightened.

One hour and half was added TO-
day to tho working day of all CIVILIAN
employees at the navy yard, except
those in tho public supplies department
Plans are under way, it is said. to place
tile yard on three-shift basis each
shift working eight hours. The 1000
employees at the yard have been ordered
by Commandant Russell to report any
suspicious act they may observe ABOUT
the government reservation. and to IA
cilitate inspection of employees enter
ing the yard separate lanes formed by
wooden rails have been constructed
from each entrance.
The yard virtually is cut off from
pubkc communication, even personal
telephone calls to sailors and marines
being forbidden. Most of the warships
of the Atlantic reserve fleet are said
to be ready for immediate service.
Unofficial reports say that the battle
ship Ohio, Il comparatively old vessel
of the second line, is to be equipped
with a huge gyroscope placed amid
ships to act as stabilizer in the heavy
seas. When the device is Installed 1t
will be given test of Cape Hatteras.
and if successful, 1t is said, the sta
bilizers will be placed on other ships
of the Ohio type. thus adding to their
efficiency as units in the second line of
defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Vessel Arrives Day Late.

The Philadelphia was a day late, be-
cause Of an accident to her machinery
in midocean. She was compelled to use
one propeller for about ten hours while
repairs were made.
Passengers from the steamer Fin
land also arrived at London and report
ed an uneventfui voyage. The news of
the rupture with Germany caused no
excitement on the ship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Their Coasts Exposed.

At the Scandinavian legation the SEN
eral view. in the absence of definite
advices, was that the exposed Baltic
frontages of these countries made their
situation much more dangerous than
that of America, which would tend TO
restrain them from any decisive action.
AS a result of this attitude on tho
part of the various European neutrals.
the best informed entente diplomats arc
inclined to believe that the American
move will not be followed by these
nations. although il is expected to ex-
ert strong moral influence on them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
PHILADELPHIA ASSUMES
REAL WAR TIME ASPECT
River Front, Navy Yard, Arsenal.
and Armament Plants Guarded;
Rush to Enlist.


PHILADELPHIA, February Con
ditions along the river front. at the
navy yard. the government arsenals
and tho private armament plants today
assumed u wartime aspect, with every
conceivable precaution in force to pre-
vent overt acts by fanatics or others
hostile to tho United States.
In semi official and civilian circles
patriotic and preparedness measures
were everywhere apparent Recruiting
stations were overwhelmed with APP
plcations for service In both the army
and navy. Scores of Industrial estab-
lishments. including the Baldwin Loco
motive Works. one Of the largest man
ufacturing plants in tho city. have vol
unteered their services to the govern
ment in case of necessity. The state
National Guard. according to Adjt
Gen. Stewart. is ready as never be-
fore for active duty" Mobilization
plans, Gen. Stewart said, virtually are
complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
cchools Face Coal Shortage

Washington's public schools are
again in a serious position. owing to
the shortage of the coal supply. In
some instances barely enough coal is on
hand to supply the schools for forty
eight hours. This fact, coupled with
the cold snap, is causing officials of the
system considerable concern. 1t was
necessary to close the Force School
several hours today because of trouble
with the heating and yentilating
plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Cash for Danish West Indies.

bill to appropriate s25,0oo.oo for
the purchase of the Danish West Indies
was introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Flood of Virginia. II
also provides for a government in the
islands, the officials TO be appointed by
the President. The present tax laws
y the islands are to be continued, prac-
tically, except an export tax on sugar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
GERMANY STILL HOPES
WAR MAY Be AVERTED
No Wish for Conflict With the
United States. Zimmerman
Asserts.

ny the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Sunday. February T. by wire
less TO Sayville tdelayed) Although late
this afternoon no official confirmation
had reached Berlin that relations with
the United States had been broken Off,
the text Of President Wilson's address
TO Congress removed all doubt in the
minds of the general public as well as
ia the official world as to the cxactness
OF earlier private information. Foreign
Secretary Zimmerman made the follow
ing statement TO the Overseas News
Acency-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Won BERNsTORFF H0NORED.
Retiring Ambassador to the U. S.
Granted Iron Cross.

LONDON. February Count Won
Rernstorff, dismissed German ambassa-
dor TO the United States, has been
granted the Iron Cross with the white
ribbon by the German emperor, accord
ing TO an Amsterdam dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company, quoting
a report from German headquarters.
This decoration is one conferred
civilians for services rendered in time
of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
N. Y. Tele hone Plants safeguarded.

NEW YORK, February Steps to
safeguard the exchanges of the New
York Telephone Company. operating in
New York and New Jersey, have been
aiken as a result of the international
crisis il was Acknowledged at the gen
eral offices OF the company here. The
general public has been excluded from
visits OF inspection, and entrances are
kept locked during the day as well as
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Women Offer Services.

The Pennsylvania women's division
for national preparedness has rendered
its department to the nation in the
event of war. 1t has 400 nurses en-
rolled and funds to equip two field hos
pitfalls The Pennsylvania railroad has
offered the division 500 beds. The d.
vision has forty convalescent homes for
sick and disabled soldiers and sailors
in this city alone. campaign to raise
funds for three military hospitals IN
Philadelphia is about to be launched by
the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
of the American Red Cross. The neces-
sary stats for these hospitals are al
ready enrolled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Record of Efficiency.

Friends of the companies claim that
the efficiency. organization and spirit
of the 1st Maryland Infantry and of
the local companies of that regiment
are excellent, calling attention to the
fact that all of the ninety three mem
bers of Company X We're assembled at
the Silver Spring armory within thirty
six hours of the Presidents call on
June IS, 1916, and that within forty
eight hours after the call the entire
lst Maryland Infantry was assembled
at the state mobilization camp at Lau-
rel Md.
While at Laurel 80 per cent of the list
Maryland Infantry voluntarily signed
the new federal oath as national
guardsmen. obligating themselves for
service anywhere the President should
command This oath included three
years of additional reserve service for
each man, 100 per cent of the men of
Company X having signed the new
oath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Teachers Meeting POSTPONED,

A meeting of teachers of the colored
public schools, which was to have been
held at the Dunbar High School tomor-
row afternoon, las been postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
PLAYS PATRIOTIC AIRS
TO GREET NEWS OF BREAK
Orchestra Aboard Liner Philadel-
phia Signalizes U. S. Sever
ance With Germany.

LONDON, February 6.-The orchestra
played Tho Star Spangled Banner
and other patriotic airs aboard the
American liner Philadelphia, from New
York, when the news was received OF
the severance of diplomatic relations
between the United States and Ger
many. Passengers on the Philadelphia
arrived at London last night from Liv-
erpool, where the liner locked early in
the day.
There also was some cheering when
the passengers recovered from their
surprise after reading wireless mes
sage posted on the bulletin board at
noon Saturday as the Philadelphia was
nearing the danger zone Off the coast
of Ireland. but there was little excite
ment. 4 majority of the Americans.
realizing the gravity of the news,
moved off quietly; little groups We're
formed and earnest discussions fol-
lowed.
Rumor OF War Received Calmly.
Even the erroneous rumor which
spread quickly, that war had been de-
clared between the United States and
Germany. was received calmly, and only
a few women refused to retire to their
berths during the remainder of the
voyage.
Only the usual precautions, such as
putting out the lights and Illuminating
the Stars and Stripes on the liners
sides. were taken while passing
through the danger zone. The passen-
gers reported sighting no submarines
on the entire trip.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. widow of the
former American ambassador at Lon
don, who was met by her daughter
Mrs. John H. Ward: her son-in-law, in
khaki. and her little grandson, in naval
uniform. said to the Associated Press
I'VE had q pleasant passage. We saw
no submarines, but the news of the
diplomatic break with Germany natur-
ally caused suppressed excitement
However. everybody behaved wonder
fully we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
AMERICANS SHOWN
FAVOR IN GERMANY
CONTINUED from First Page.>

expects that we will draw back, If he
believes that the breach of diplomatic
, relations viii cause US to change our
mind, he embraces an error which may
have the most dangerous consequences"