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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21


in order to get to the heart of the
leak first" was quickly accepted. and
then the committee told Mr.. Whipple
own lines, with the assurance of its
unqualified support
Transfer of the hearings to New York
was arranged in order to facilitate
them Most of the witnesses and rec
ords to be examined are there, and as
new angles develop more witnesses
from the stock exchange doubtless will
be called in. Every member of the
committee is anxious to finish the in
Quiry as soon as possible. but none of
them thinks it will be completed much
before expiration of the twenty-seven
rema lining days within which the COM
mittee must report to the House
James R-fReilly. managing editor of
the Wall Street Journal and the Dow
Jones Company news ticker. doubt
less will be one of the first witnesses
called. He explained before the COM
mittee here q week ago that informa-
tion that peace notef was expected
reached him through one of his re-
porters several hours before the note
was made public.
Want to Find Reporter.
The reporter. he said. advised him
that this information came to New
York over a brokers' special wire from
Washington. The committee and Mr..
Whipple want more details as to the
identity of the reporter and the source
of his information.
Several New York financiers. in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
MINNESOTA MAN MAY
HEAD STATE COLLEGE
Prof. Albert F. Woods, Considered
for Presidency of Maryland
Institution, Probable Choice.

Prof. Albert F. Woods, dean of Min
nesota Agricultural College. is likely to be
made president iof the Maryland State
College. formerly Maryland Agricultural
CdSsge. II is understood that negotia-
tions to effect change in the presi-
dency have been pending for several
weeks. and the Minnesota man may be
installed IN the presidency of the Mary
land institution within a month, or at
least by the end of the school year. He
is in Washington at present attending
the international forestry conference. II
the change now being considered is eff
fected, Prof. Woods will succeed Dr. H.
j. Patterson as president
DR.. Patterson's Position.
DR.. H. J. Patterson became president of
the Maryland Agricultural College in
June. 1913. He occupied the position from
that time until June of 1916, when the
new charter changing the name of the
college was put in effect and a new
board Of trustees appointed by the gov
ernor made him acting president the DO,
sition he now holds DIR. Patterson pre- )
ment experiment station, located at COL
lege Park, and operated in connection
with the state college. DR.. Patterson is
a graduate of Pennsylvania State Col
lege
It is understood that any change made
in the presidency of the college will not
affect DIR. Pntterson's work there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Secretary, Redfeld's Sister ,Die,,.

PITTsFIEI.D. Mass, January 20
Miss Julia Wallace. Redfeld, sixty
eight years old. sister of william C.
Redfeld. Secretary OF Commerce. died
at her home there today after a long
ulnesa. .4--.-ss -sl-S -. 49, ss-s-.s.-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
SURPRISING REVELATIONS.
MADE IN EXCISE INQUIRY
Reluctant Witnesses Tell Startling
Facts to Department Of Justice f.
About D. C. Conditions.

Surprising testimony was given by
certain witnesses who appeared at the
Depa rtment of Justice last week in the
to determine the excise conditions in
this city. and because of such state
ments. it is stated. the scope of the in
vestigation may be broadened. 1t may
lead the investigators to summon wit
nesses from other cities, 1t Is stated.
although A. Bruce Bielaski. chief OF
the bureau of Investigations. who has
charge OF the iavesfJgation,-r refuses to
divulge anything concerning what he
is doing.
Several Witnesses who delayed their
appearance before the agents conduct
ing the investigation. it is stated. Of
fered technical reasons for not appear
ing earlier. They appeared in the role
Of unwilling witnesses. 1t Is stated,
and their testimony caused numerous
surprises. ~
fair" said one witness who is reported
to have given up a large fee. but SO
long as have concluded to go to the
department I'm going to tell all l
know and have it over"
Some Consult Their Attorneys.
The unwilling witnesses. it is stated,
gave the matter careful consideration
before making their statements, and
some of them, 1t is said, did SO only
after consulting their attorneys. 1t is
not alone a question of the amount of
fees that the Department of Justice is
it is stated, but the cir
cumstances surrounding. the numerous
transactions are being given attention.
Mr.. Bielaski had hoped to conclude his
part of the investigation last week. but
persons who are in a position to know of
the testimony that was obtained, it Is
said, suggest the possibility of its not
being concluded for another week or two
What action will be taken following the
conclusion of his investigation is a ques-
tiop that is interesting the persons in
volved in 1t. Should further revelations
convince Mr. Bielaski that there have
been any violations of law committed he
may refer the entire matter to the grand
jury. Should such a course be determined
upon, however, that body will not have to
hear statements, of all the persons who
have told their stories to Mr.. Bielaski
and his assistants.
Only the more important witnesses will
be selected to appear before the grand
jury If no violations of law are dis
closed, it is stated, some other course
may be pursued. but just what that course
will be- it is stated, is question for
future consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
New Maine. for Mobile Papers /.

MOBILE, Ala. January 20.-The Mo-
bile Item. Mobiles afternoon Associ-
ated Press paper. came out todayswfth
a new name. the Mobile News-Itein..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Attorney to Have Free Hand.

He accepted with the understanding
that the committee should fix the
amount of his compensation later, and
that he would be given free hand in
directing the inquiry. A suggestion
that hearings be opened in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
FIGHT FOR MORE PAY
TO COME UP IN SENATE
Democrats Expected to Line Up Sol
idly for Committee Report Against
Proposed Increase.

The contest over the salary increases
for federal employees allowed by the
House in the legislative. executive and
judicial appropriation bill will be
fought out in the Senate this week.
possibly tomorrow. The Senate will
meet tomorrow at IL O'clock. an hour
earlier than usual. in order to make as
rapid progress with this bill as it can.
The bill was up for consideration in
the Senate practically all of last week.
The appropriations committee has
rreases allowed Jky the House for em-
pioyes receiving $I.80O or less be
stricken out of the bill. While the re-
pubiicans generally are expected to
support the increases. the democrats
almost to a man are expected to back
up the appropriations committee. If
that is the case the CLERKS will lose
their increases.
Strong Fight for Increase.
The amendment to the legislative bill
before the Senate is to reduce
the amount allowed to fhe childrenss
bureau sef the Department of Labor.
Strong efforts afe being made by sena-
tors Interested in the work of this bu-
reau to defeat the committee amend
ment and to allow the bureau the full
sum provided in the House bill.
An amendment will be offered in
creasing the salary of the superintend-
ent of the Botanic Garden to $4,000, it
was said yesterday In the bill as 1t
stands the salary is fixed at $4,000. This
is an increase of 5000 over his present sal
ary The estimates this year RECON-
mended $500 for the superintendent.
1t was pointed out yesterday that the
of the Botanic Garden
in New York receives $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
NEWS AND FEATURES
Page.
1-Interned Vessels Ready for DASH
Troops to Be withdrawn.
Nation Honors Dewey. I

1-Interned Vessels Ready for Dash.
Troops to Be withdrawn.
Nation Honors Dewey
Leak investigation dn New York.
London Blast Kills Many.
2Taik City Betterment.
Believe Postal Retirement Near.
3Pouitry Show Closes. <!
Court Of Honor Designs Ready. I
5AIexandria Affairs.
U. S. Leads World In Wireless.
7-Funston Reviews o. c. Battery. :
Plan Army Reserve School.
eDeutschIand Crew to Be Guests!
sJonadabs install Officers.
To Fete Polar Explorers.
1o-G.. w. Y. Gunners Lead Militia.
Large Paper Collections.
11-6ritIsh Continue Success.
Reviews Pan. American Work.
Phones for 81 Month, Says Lewis.
12-Germans Defend Deportations.
British India Diplomacy.
Lose In Rumania.
Wants. to Buy Indian Statue.
Plans Progressing.
commends Presidents Peace Note.
15-Washington Railway Company Report
Financial.
in Perkins Revolt
PART u.
1--sss, ,ooo. COO Public Building Bill.
2-Theaters.
a-Photopiay Features.
In the Schools.
+EdItorIaIs.
Entente Conference In Rome.
5-War Review. ~
U. s.-Jap War Idle Talk, Says sato.
6-Fraternities.
Boy and Girl Scouts
Art Notes.
7-Among the Clubs.
Maryland and the virginias.
s-Notes Of Government Workers.
Labor News. -
:. Around the City
PART 1T.
SUNDAY STAB MAeAziNe.
PARf II.
~ SPECIAL ,lFEATyREs.
PART. w. s-{s
SPORTS AND, AUToMos,LEs.
s-Musiea( Mention.
>
PART VI.
COMIC SECTION.
PART VII.
SOCIETY.
s..s. pL pLANooEaANiIne. sss. - /.
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Steamers at Rio Janeiro Ex-
pected to Garry Supplies to
German Rovers, Is Claim.
PREYING SHIP BELIEVED
TO BE OFF BRAZIL COAST
Royal Mail Liner Drina Safe-Amer-
leans Reported Among Var
rowdale's Prisoners.

RIO JANEIRO, january 20-The
captain Of the Brazilian steamer
Maranhao, says a report from Per-
nambuco, encountered on the coast
Of the state Of Rio Grande del
NOrte two cargo vessels. accompa-
nied by two auxiliary ships, all fly
ing the American flag.
The vessels are suppesed to be
German. the report adds.
Reports of the supposed movements
OF the unidentified German raider in
the south Atlantic and details now
coming to light suggesting that she
may have been accompanied by three
small submarines acting as scouts con-
tinue to be an outstanding naval fea-
ture of the war.
Arrival of the Royal Mail liner Drina
at Rio Janeiro eliminated one of the
largest steamers from the list of the
supposed victims of the commerce de-
stroyer.
A strange steamer with four tunnels
sighted of Ceara, Brazil, steaming at
high speed suggested the possibility
that the raider was near the northern
coast of Brazil.
Get Ready to Put to Sea.
By the Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO. January 20.-The
newspaper A Noticia. Rio de Janeiro, pub
fishes the following statement: I'VE
learn that since yesterday the Caproca
and another German vessel. interned at
this port. have made great prepara-
tions to put to sea- 1t is believed that
these vessels are endeavoring to
make their escape for the purpose of
reinforcing the raiders. which are
suffering from shortage of supplies
and are depending for their safety on
the flight Of the German ships from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
To Keep Strength Intact

his pOiiCy OF MAINTAINING intact the
strength of the National Guard is taken
as further indication of what will be
tional Guard organizations, and the In
dealing with Mexico This policy, II
has BEEN indicated, contenplates deal
ing with the de facto government on a
strictly formal basis rather than on an
altruistic basis. Thus 1t is understood
that the activities of Villa and the
question of who occupies the territory
Pershing is about to leave will be re-
garded here as problems for Carranza.
and that the United States will look
to him for their solution.
Army officers here do not believe it
probable that withdrawal 4 of Gen.
Pershing's force can be accomplished
the order is issued. Previous troop
movements of the magnitude Of that
of the guardsmen ordered yesterday
have required two. weeks.
The Mexico Northwestern railway
south from Juarez would facilitate the
withdrawal but it has been indicated
that no request for it's use will be made
by the United States, and that no offer
of it by the Mexican government is ex-
pected.
Undecided About Ambassador.
Whether the administration intends
to delay sending Ambassador Fletcher
to Mexico City until after the Amer
lean troops come out has not been
definitely indicated, but it has been
pointed out that the stationing Of an
ambassador at the Carranza capital
might be construed as sanctioning cer-
tain acts of the de facto government
against which this government has
persistently protested. There was a
suggestion that continued disa pproval
of these acts might possibly serve to
delay indefinitely Ambassador F1etcherc
departure for Mexico.
One question brought sharply to the
front within the last week is that pre-
sented by the attitude of the de facto
government toward the National Bank
and the Bank of London and Mexico
They were forced into liquidation for
not complying to the decree that their
metallic reserves be increased dollar for
dollar with the note issues. Since then
the government has secured from them
a large loan in metallic currency and
bullion. the metal being carted from
the banks to the treasury. French and
British diplomatic agents have pro-
tested without avail"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
$4,000 GUARDSMEN
TO Be WITHDRAWN
War Department Orders Re-
turn of State Troops From
the Border.
D. C. MEN MAY BE INCLUDED

Immediate Withdrawal of "a substan-
tial number" of National Guardsmen
from the border has been ordered by the
War Department, and Gen. Funston now
is selecting the units to be sent home
In announcing the order late yesterday
Secretary Baker said the number to be
withdrawn at this time probably would
be $1,000 or 100000
Whether all or any of the troops from
the District of Columbia are to be
among those to be ordered home,
could not be learned at the department.
but it is confidently expected that at
least the battery will be sent home.
This information, however, comes from
the border, no information of any kind
being available here. Robert N. Harper,
chairman of the inaugural committee
has had several conferences with War
Department officials regarding the pres
ence of the District troops here for
the inauguration, but he has not been
able to get definite information as to
when they will be sent home.
Funston to Pick Commands.
The ecretary refused to comment on
the order or say what relation it might
have to the withdrawal of Gen. Per-
shing's expedition from Mexico. He
said that the organizations to be with
drawn would be announced as soon as
Gen. Funston reported those he had
designated. This withdrawal will re-
duce the force of state troops on the
border to between $1,000 and $4,000
men.
The announcement generally was ac-
cepted, however. as an indication that
the withdrawal of Pershing's force
would not be long delayed. 1t has
been understood that as Quickly as
border stations are evacuated by state
troops regulars will move up to occupy
them. but last night it was said author
itatively that no order to bring the
regulars north had yet been issued.
1t is the policy of the department not
to permit disintegration of the Ma
tional Guard organizations, and the in
tention is to hold every man in serv-
ice, though not under arms. regardless
of the fact that his duty on the border
has ended. All applications for dis
charge, except for cause, will be re-
fused. and designations of officers will
be carefully examined and accepted
only when the department is satisfied
with the reasons given. 1t was pointed
out that acceptance of many of the
designations already offered was more
or less in the nature of weeding-out
s.-1e-Sa 2zs..ss..-- sas-ss-,as.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
City Shaken by Big Upheaval,
Which Transforms Plant
Into Fiery Furnace.
BURNING LIQUID, RED-HOT
IRON HURLED HIGH IN AIR
Flames Cast Lurid Glare Over Big
Area as Rescue Work Proceeds.
Sixty Dead; Hundreds Hurt.

BY the Associated Press
1ONDo>r I,.,, oo
'"'t's GA pof'"u oi tno
area OF London was shaken severely last
night when a chemical plant I'm which
munitions uroro ,,,.,,,ta.,-, g
'''hiiu'ae'uieu was the
center OF series OF explosions. scatter
ing destruction over considerable Sec
tion of tho district T., wh,ob ,ha v.ort.
N' ."e ms
were 'ocateo- lhere is no evidence that
the explosion was other than the result
of a fire. such as that tn which any fac.
W. 10 suoJe.''
The central point of the volcano-like
upheaval was in the heart OF the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
WEATHER.

Overcast today. Tomorrow probably
rain and warmer; fresh east to south
east winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending 10 pm. yesterday. Highest. a..
lowest, o.
Full report on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
Smashes Plate Glass Fronts.

The damage extended to distant
points and TO sections where plate.
glass fronts were reduced to-masses Of
debris. while the extent and serious
ness of the destruction increased In the
working quarters. nearer the explosion
center. Two distinct working districts
adjacent to the scene of the main ex-
plosion suffered heavily in leveied
houses. One of the improvised hospi-
tails was opened for the reception OF
children.
The firemen directed their chief ef.
forts to restricting the area of destruc-
to other nearby warehouses and fac.
tories. This was largely successful and
little damage was done
the warehouses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21
PART VIZ
! SOCIETY.

sS ePLANoaRANuREa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21

ssSecretary Daniels had invited all living
former secretaries Of the Navy and their
assistaHts to attend the burial services,
and arn9xg.those who came were Charles
II BonpSarte. Herbert eL satterlee.
0haries H. Allen and. Frank wv. Hackett,
Through held back by ropes which in
closed the space close to the mausoletim
the crowds Of pe06ie who had gathered to
vyitness the final honors paid the hero OF
the nation were near enough to hear the
voice of Chaplain Frazier as he read the
Al It's conclusion three volleys were fired
over the heads of the people who stood
about the nsausoleum by the company Of
midshtpmen. The report of-tbe first vol
Gontinued onl Second Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-21

PART Ut.
SUNDAY STAB MAGAZINE.
PART NJ,
y. SPECIAL ,AFEATsREs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
SPLIT AZ WAYS
Fight Cloud Lowers Over Con-
gress Reorganization.
fractional Riffs i'm Both. Parties
Presage Bitter Strife.

Washington, March 30.-A Boston
member, Representative Gallivan-in-
surgent wet and anti-solid south-may
wrench all house organization plans
awry
He was off the reservation" today
aid while supporting Speaker Clark
= re. election, threatened to lead his
conc rts in a big fight against an Eek
cessive apportionment' of committee
plums to solid south members.
At the same time the Republicans
were split into several divisions.
The battle is on, and it promises to
be one of the stiffest, short organiza-
ton struggles congress has ever
known. That it will not be carried to
the point of disrupting the administra-
tons war plans, however, is accepted
Would Even Up Old Scores.
Gallivan's announcement that he is
prepared to oppose the committee APP
pontments spelled trouble, especially
as he was successful in a fight last
session in baking a southern judge
ship bill. Moreover, the fact that he
is wet makes the prospect even
stronger against the southerners, for
the vets are admittedly angered
over what they call the trough shod"
tactics of the ''drys'' last session.
The resolution committee of twenty
seven was slated to meet today to pre-
pare their program to present to the
Republican conference tomorrow.
While they struggle with this, the In
dependents are in muddle. and the
Republican factions are split in favor
of temporary organization. bipartisan
and anti Mann control.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
REVISE FREIGHT RATES
AT Are Increased, 332 Reduced, At
fecting Fruits and Vegetables.


Washington, March 30.-GeneraI re-
vision of freight rates on fruits and
vegetables from southern states to
northern and middle western markets,
in order to bring rates to a parity
with those from other producing sec
lions, were approved today by the
interstate commerce commission. Car
load and less than carload rates on
about 4S kinds of fruits, melons and
vegetables from every section of the
south to Kansas City, st. Paul, ST.
Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville,
Pittsburg. New York, Philadelphia and
numerous other towns and cities are
involved. In the case of the cities
mentioned 447 rates are increased,
332 rates are reduced and 81 rates
left unchanged.
The commission found that most of
the railroads proposals for a readjust-
ment of rates were justified but that
in certain specific instances the pro-
posals were disapproved.
Disapprova1s included proposals to
increase rates on potatoes from points
in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and
kansas to increase rates on fruit from
Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri and
to increase rates on cantaloupes and
muskmelons from Arkansas. Okla
homa and Missouri. where such rates
are already as high as the commission
believes justified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
DONE
Wilson Completes Draft of War
Address to Congress.
Cabinet Assures President Ma
ton Approves His Attitude.

Washington, March 3O.-President
Wilson has completed the first tenta-
tive draft of mis- war message" to
congress.
Turnout the morning, eXcusing him.
self from all callers, the president
worked on the message in order that
it might be in definite shape for dis
cussion by the cabinet this afternoon.
The cabinets view of the situation
was outspoken and frank. Several
members expressed their belief un-
qualifiedly that a state of war between
the United States and Germany has
existed for some time"
Germany Like a Mad-dog.
One member described the situation
picturesquely when he said lit is a
state where a mad-dog must be stop
ped from further biting
Following the custom he has al
ways pursued after completing work
upon some important matter, the pres
ident after completing his message
went for long auto ride, before meet
ing with his advisers.
Guarded by two motorcycle police
men and the usual secret service
drove down the road which borders
the Potomac river Now and then
they passed groups of soldiers guard
ing the different bridges. Salutes
were exchanged between the soldiers
and the president.
Washington, in spots, assumed an
of real state of war
kilograms advising the president are
being received IN large numbers. Many
of them, couched in identical language
favor the maintenance of peace.