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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Offer of Aid Is CabIed
by American Red Cross

Resources of the American Red Cross
were today placed at the disposal of
San Salvador for the relief Of earth
quake sufferers. While Eliot Wads-
worth, the active head Of the American
Red Cross. cab!ed to the President Of
San Salvador the tender of services
and sympathy. series Of conferences
were held here to devise ways In
which relief could be given most ef-
fectively.
On receipt of the news of tho dis
aster. Mr.. Wadsworth Immediately
cabled the United States minister to
San Salvador. requesting him to draw
on the American Red Cross for funds
for the relief work.
A cabled inquiry was sent to Lieut..
Col D. ane C. Howard. chairman Of the
Canal Zone Chapter OF the American
Red Cross. at Balboa Heights. to learn
II the chapter could supply any food
and tentage and whether IL would be
possible to make Immediate shipment.
A telegram was sent to A. B. C. Dor
man of the San Francisco Chapter.
making inquiry as to the sailing dates
Of ships on which relief supplies could
be sent to San Salvador.
Owing to the great distance, Red
Cross officials say they may have to
confine their assistance to the supply
Ing Of funds to aid in the relief work
In connection with the disaster. Mr.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, assistant secre-
tary of the navy: DR.. Rafael valdlvar.
the United States minister from San
Salvador. and John Barrett. director of
the Pan-American Union, and his az
sistant. DIR. Francisco ]. Yanes. Mr..
Barrett offered to assist the Red Cross
in any way possible in the relief work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
germany To DEMAND
RETURN Of COLONIES
Indicated This Il to Be Ono Of
Kaiser's Principal Peace
Conditions.
Especial CablegraA to The Sunday sfas
and New York TimeaD

Especial CablegraA to The Sunday Star
aad New York Times)
BERLIN. Friday. June 9, via London.
AT ysstsrdays meeting Of the German
Colonial Society at Leipsic two Of the
principal speakers-Dr 6olf secretary
for the colonies. and Duke Johann Al
brecht OF MecklenburE- 6chwerin-made
it clear that ono OF tho principal peace
conditions Of the German government
would be the restoration Of the German
colonies.
Since DR.. solf would hardly have
spoken without having FIRST consulted
tho chancsllor. his demands are re-
garded as tho FIRST authoritative dis-
course OF German peace aims. and the
German papers hasten to point to their
reasonableness and clear conception. as
against the maniacal program Of d.
vision and destruction Of the entente"
Incidentally yesterdays meeting at
Leipzig. more by its general spirit. per-
haps, than in words. actually accorded q
vote OF confidence to the chancellors pol
ICY OF reserve on peaoe aims. in recogniz-
ing the wisdom Of the old doctrine. 1.-THE
rate Of all colonies is decided on tho bat
tlehelds Of Europe" II that DO SO. tho
German newspapers argue today. almost
without exception. the situation on the
battlef1elds of Europe, after three years
put forward yesterday by the German
secretary Of state for the colonies.
England. they say. wishes to deal
Germany deadly blow. and II she
should come to life again after tho war
England lie determined to knock her on
the head again by depriving her of any
and all chances to do business with the
rest of tho world. That, they assert
was the purpose OF tho imperial con-
ference in London, and America is no
longer a silent but very active nom
Der of this conspiracy. The German
system is to be deprived Of all raw
products. like copper. cotton and rub
Der, necessary for her industries. TIC
Illustrate this criminal conspiracy" IL
one of Germany's principal tasks. be.
cause she might as we'll lie down and
die II England and company" were
successful.
This is the gist of the loud argu-
ments OF several papers. whose editors
wish to demonstrate to their readers
the absolute necessity of German colo
MES in Africa, that will furnish Ger.
man industry-not perhaps in the first
few years after the war. but after 9
comparatively short period of prepare
tion-with all the raw products which
Germany is unable to raise from hel
own soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Forty Killed in Two Towns.

LA L1BERTAD. Salvador. June s.-In
the towns of Armenia and Quexalte-
peque, near San Salvador. forty persons
were killed and 100 were wounded as
the result Of Thursdays earthquake.
which was the most severe and most
disastrous felt in Salvador since 1873.
Eighty out Of every one hundred houses
In San Salvador were RACED and the
entire business section was destroyed
by hre.
There are no authentic reports as
to the number Of casualties in the cap
ital.
The earthquake was violent for more
than five hours Thursday night, but
since then the shocks have diminished
in violence. 1t Is reported that no
buildings in San Salvador are habitable
and that Santa Tecla and other neigh
boring towns are in ruins. The fire
in San Salvador could not be Quenched
because the water supply system had
been destroyed.
The earth tremors continue and tho
volcano Jabali, near San Salvador, still
is pouring out q shower of ashes within
a radius OF twenty miles around the
capital There have been no disorders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
REWARD FOR "N0N-CoNs."
Worthy Subordinates to Fill Vacan.
cies Higher Up in Marine Corps.

Vacancies in the rank of second lieu
tenant in the Marine Corps hereafter Win
be filed BY the appointment OF on-coni- :
fnissioned ofYioers who have distinguishes
themselves in active service MAJ Gan
Barnett, commandment Of the corps. an
nounced yesterday.
Owing 70 the fact" said Cen hafnett
..tbat there are already on file 30 many
more applications OF civilians for appoint
nent as second lieutsnants than there are
yacanciss TO be filled IL has become psces-
sary to discontinue the oonssoerstion OF
sny sdditional applications for either
regular or temporary Appointments"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
ROBERT A. WOODS CHOSEN.
Boston Man Heads National Confer.
ence Of Charities and Correction.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. June s.-Robert A.
Woods OF Boston was today announced
as president OF the national conference
Of charities and corrections for the en-
suing year at the annual meeting Of
the organization in progress here. Bal
loting has been conducted since the
convention opened.
The name of the organization was
social work.
Other officers chosen are John A.
Kingsbury, New York Judge William
A. Way Of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Flor
ence Kelley, New York. vice presidents;
r. 8. Wallace. Philadelphia: Mrs W.
l.. Murdoch. Birmingham. Ala: Rev.
Frederic Siedenberg. Chicago: Miss Ida
NJ. Cannon. Boston. and Otto w. Davis.
Minneapolis. members Of the executive
committee.
A committee on time and place today
recommended the 1913 convention be
held In Kansas City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10

regulations In clear language, 90 this
Interpretation would not be difncuit.
and . statement Of these condition
Newspaper proprietors and editors
should accept and sigp. writer's o;
articles must be held personally re-
sponsible n. in the opinion Of the
prosecuting authorities. they have tried
to get behind the conditions accepted
by their editors
In tho United States. where the prsss
has attained q greater measure of free
dom than in any other country in the
world. q system of censorship on these
lines should be easy TO administer, and
II would produce less friction and an :
noyance than the complicated and In
effective system adopted in England OF
the autocratic censorship enforced in
France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
AMERICAN SHIP BATTLES
WITH A GERMAN U-BOAT

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Juno "a
running fight with a German subma-
rine in which forty-two shots were
fired was reported today by the armed
American steamship Virginian upon
her arrival from a French port.
The Nirginian was not damaged. The
guns crew did not know whether any
damage had been done to the sublna-
rine. The fight occurred in the Bay
of Biscay May 30.
The submarine opened the engage
ment by firing a torpedo, which missed
its mark. Twenty-six shots were fred
by the submarine. and the Virginian,
which is owned by the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company, replied
with sixteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
COMMENCEMENT AT HERND0N.
High School Graduates Are Address
ed by A. H. Ward.

HERNDoN, Va. June s:-The annual
commencement OF the Herndon High
School was held in the auditorium or
frank Astor. principal. presiding. The
address Of the evening was made by
H ward of the United States ou-
reau of education. who took for his
subject the class motto. Nothing can
Bring Peace But the triumph OF
Principle
Those completing the four years
high school work were: Miss Eiizaostn
woodruff, salutatorian: MISS isaoei
Dyer, historian: Miss Helen GIBSON.
poetess; Miss Nora Greear ess-y, !.
Parker. beaueather. and Miss Ruth
Lukens, yaledictorian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
HARB0RS BILL DRAWS
POORLY IN THE HOUSE

While one might not regard
4 river and harbor appropria-
ton bill as a dry subject, IT
manifestly was so considered
by the House yesterday. At
one time in the afternoon there
were eight members on the
floor on the democratic side and
three on the republican side.
OF those, two were reading,
five were talking among them.
selves and one had an air OF
abstraction that suggested
thoughts about the ball game.
A little later two of these re-
tired to the smoking room,
leaving nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Officers Crossed with Balfour

The American officers who crossed
the Atlantic ON the same vessel with
Foreign Secretary Balfour are addition
n members of Gen. Pershing's staff
Their names were given out last night,
as follows:
Lieut.. Col. Mark L. Jersey. infantry;
Maj. II. F.. Ely, infantry; Lieut.. Col. b.
z. Auitman. field artillery; Col Chaun-
cey g. Baker. Quarternaster Corps;
Lieut.. Col William s. Graves general
STAFF: Lieut.. Col. Charles P. Summerau,
Geld artillery; Capt. Morris E. Locke
Held artillery: Mai ". II. Simons, in
ypector general: Maj. Kirby Walker,
cavalry: Maj. Sherwood A. Cheney, en-
Zineers, and Lieut. Col. E. L. Anderson,
cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
NEW CHURCH LOYAL.
United Norwegian Lutherans Adopt
Resolution of Fealty,

ST. PAUL, June 9.-The first act Of
the new Norwegian Lutheran Church
of America, oficially formed today by
the union Of three great synods. was
the passage OF a resolution at it's con-
vention here pledgins loyalty to the
government Of the United States In
the war The resolution was adopted
amid cheers.
No emblem but the Stars and Stripes
was carried In the parade OF the
synods Congratulations on the merger
were received In cableErams signed by
all the bishops OF Norway. from the
minister Of the church department in
the cabinet OF the King OF Norway
and others, while Minister H. H.
Brun at Washington telegraphed
|felicitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
SIBERIA CHEERS U. S. MISSION
Elihu Root Makes Speeches at 1r.
kutsk and Other Places.

IRKUTsK. Siberia, June s.-Elihu
Root and the other members OK the
he heads, arrived here today en- route
for Petrograd The commission was
enthusiastically greeted at the larger
stations along the route by citizens
committees and crowds which cheered
the Americans.
Mr.. Root made several speeches to
the welcoming crowds. extending
message of courage and hope TO Rus
STA and giving assurance That america
uniyersally sympathizes with the Rus
sian democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
RANGERS TO QUELL STRIKE.
Tennessee Governor Acts to Settle
Textile Workers Dispute.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. June Gov.
Rye, in response to appeals Of mill
owners and manufacturers whose tex
tile employees here are on strike, today
ordered out the state rangers. He APP
pointed Maj. J. P. Fyffe as the chief
ranger and placed the matter in his
hands.
He is authorized to summon as many
deputies as necessary to restore order
and break up the strike. The announce
ment of this action caused widespread
comment and union men predict that
it will be followed by a general sympa-
thetfc strike. Maj. Fyffe has made no
plans as to his work. There are about
1000 textile workers out as a result
Of the strike. involving twelve mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
FEELINGS USED As SEED.
New York Park Commissioner Tries
Plan for Potato Crop.

NEW YORK. June s.-Potato Feelings
from all of the large hotels in New
York are being saved for Cabot Ward.
park commissioner. IL was announced
in the place of seed potatoes in COM
munity gardens under the supervision
Of the park department This new
economy began several weeks ago,
when the chef of a large uptown hotel
sent potato Feelings from his kitchen
TO an experimental garden on Staten
island. The results of this experiment
caused Commissioner Ward to requisi-
ton the peeling supply for his vacant
lot gardens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
SEEK BRITISH RECRUITS.
Officers Start to Enroll Actors on
Broadway.

NEW YORK, June s.-Brig. Gen. W.
A. White, head of the British recruit
ing mission in the United States. today
took charge of the British headeuar-
tiers here and arranged Tor the nrst
drive for recruits. which will be among
British actors along Broadway.
Oficers of the stan said they regret
ted the belief prevailed that the pur-
pose Of their efforts was to gather IA
the slackers. As q matter OF fact. IL
was said, the idea 10 to assist across
the sea loyal British subjects who are
eager to Join the colors.
Seven English and Canadian army
oficers comprise the recruiting force
under Gen. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
RUSS DRIVE AUSTRIANS
FROM THEIR TRENCHES

PETROGRAD. juno 9. via London
"In the Carpathians northwest of Re-
faloyka two Russian scouting parties
surmounted wire arrangements and
attacked the Austr,ans. driving them
from their trenches" says today's Of
icial announcement Eleven men were
captured and others were bayoneted.
On the remainder OF the front there
was rifle firing.
"a German airplane was brought
down in flames in the region of Kozov.
Its occupants were captured.
VIENNA. June 9. via London.-The
oficial report says:
Eastern theater--In the wooded Car
pathians and In east Galfcia there were
live1ier skirmishes at some points. On
the rest OF the front there was artil-
lery firing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
GIVEN HEARTY RECEPTION.
Gen. Leonard Wood, at Nashville,
Reviews Men Who Registered.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June s.-Mat
Gen. Leonard Wood was the guest OF
Nashville today. He arrived at 11:ls
John Lee. and was met by a large re-
ception committee. An inspection OF
Camp Andrew Jackson. at Belle Meade.
was the flrst feature on the program.
This afternoon he reviewed the mon of
the city and county who registered
June s. and later attended nag raising
at Centennial Park. Tonight, at a re-
ception in his honor. Gen. Wood made
an address.
the elaborate reception plans BY lower.
ing clouds and intermittent drtsxles.
Gen. Wood leaves tonight for the Unit
versity Of the South At Sewanee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
CONSULTED FAMILY BIBLE.
Chicago Man Finds Time Of Birth
and Then RAgiSterI.

CHICAGO. June s.-BeIated registra-
ton under the selective draft law today
brought to light one man. who had to
consult the family Bible and his parents
to determine his liability under the Law.
BY the small margin Of two hours,
Walter Bartlett Of Cincinnati. Ohio.
found himself subject to military service.
Il always celebrated my birthday on
June and therefore did not register"
he siad, but when got to thinking
about it and consulted my parents and
the record found l was born at 2 am,
June s, 1886"
Guess you'll have to register" he was
told.
I'm willing" Bartlett answered.
Where do / sign?'
One hundred and thirty-two men were
registered here yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Held on Treason Charge.

TAMPA. Fla. June 9.-Mrs A. O..
Zimmerman was arrested at WauchuIa
yesterday for circulating pamphlets
considered REASONABLE on the streets
county seat. late today. It 10 expected,
The pamphlets were printed at 500
West Madison street, Chicago, and
urged resistance TO- the draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
HEARS THAT Mr.. GERARD
ANGERED PEOPLE OF U. S.
Especial Cablegram to The Sunday Star
and New York Times.D

and New York Times.D
THE HAGUE, June 9.-The Vossische
Zeitung of Berlin remarks with malicious
Zest that American papers, which have
just arrived. show that Ambassador
Gerard has been having trouble even in
America. 1t says that as soon as he
arrived in America he proceeded to
abuse Germany INCREASINGLY and in the
most absurd fashion, in order TO gain
learn from the New York Times Of April
S, he wasn't content to abuse the Ger
man people. whose hospitality he had
enjoyed and who trusted him as the
representative of the United States, but
he has even ruffled his own countrymen."
The German paper then retails with
gusto the details of the Evening Post 3
quarrel with the ambassador and his
disagreement with Speaker Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
High Officials of Britain
Get Excellent Impression
of Gen. Pershing and staff

WDee1al CableSFam to The Sunday Star
and New York WoriAD
Copyright 1917. by Press Publishing Company
New York WORLDLY
LONDON. June s.-An the world now
kS5ws how Gen. Pershing and his stan
arrived here. Some OF Great Britain's
highest representatives have sized him up
:'ith undisguised satisfacti
When he arrived at an early morning
hour in the river Mersey on the White
Star liner Baltic. very few knew he was
there. What his officers said was that
Everybody in the secret in the United
States hid it in smoke cloud for the the
,SrtoEs- II was one Of the best guarded
Events Of the war. Once the Baltic was
safs in the river Mersey. however. the
telegraph became the artery that quick
Pied the country's pulse with the epoch
baking news.
The voyage Of ten days was uneventful,
Cen. Pershing told The Star representa-
tive at Liverpool. and when asked IL he
the voyage he said. Yes. and 1t was
splendid to see them" Although the land
ing at Liverpool wasn't shared in by the
public, because of secrecy. it nevertheless
was an impressive spectacle.
For three days after leaving America
the Baltic worked her way through fogs.
Then there was spell OF clear weather
and finally came the meeting with the
American destroyers. at first only specks
on the horizon, but gradually growing
larger as they sped toward the liner and q
shout went up from those on deck at an
early morning hour. American destroy
ers They closed in upon the Baltic.
They dived across our path. They cir
cled us like a school Of porpoises. said
an American officer. who added: There
was nothing to II after that so far as the
submarine menace was concerned"
Receives the Newspaper Men.
Tho American and British news
paper men were received aboard the
he entered the saloon where were more
than two-score reporters:
Gentlemen, I've never met so many
Of you ut any one time before. We
had an uneventful voyage and sighted
no submarines. It was very pleasing
10 be met and conveyed by the Amer
lean destroyers.
There are some details which can
not give. but you will understand why.
! do desire to say this, that. speaking
for myself personally and the oficers
Of my star and the mon OF my COM
mand, We are very glad indeed to be
in this great war for civilization.
regard the welcome received as very sig
nidcant and it is deeply appreciated.
We hope in time to play our part and
a large part on the western front"
II was IL o'clock am. when the Per-
shing special train Of twelve cars left
the Riverside station in Liverpool for
London. The general himself was
given semi-royal saloon carriage, but
nevertheless he ate war bread and only
two ounces Of II for his luncheon. Rum
ming through the Liverpool dock yards,
Gen. Pershings special trato attracted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Photo. Engravers Elect 0Moers

ST. LOUIS. June s.-E G. Miller or
Chicago WAS reelected president OF the
organization Of Photo EnGrsven OF We
lated states this afternoon. Adiph
schsut. New York first vice president
q A. Stimeon, Philadelphia second vice
president, and J. Z. Bragdon. Ptttscvrgn.
secretary and treasurer. wrre osnsH 49,
vii seiect the city for the 1918 ceayen.
tion. san Francisco and Detroit ars en-
NtAaAsR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
German Ship Carries Aid to italy.

The former German steamship Clara
Mennig has arrived at Gibraltar, en-
route to an Italian port with q cargo OF
Mennig was taken over by the Amsri-
can government when war was declared
on Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Score Hurt in Trolley Crash.

ST. CLAIR, Mich, June "a score
of persons were injured. six seriously,
when two interurban cars came to-
gether here this afternoon. One Of the
interurbans was . double-header. It
crashed into and wrecked tho single
car. Several Of the victims were Re i
moved to q hospital at Port Huron.
Their recovery is considered doubtful,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
Anti Drafter, on Hunger Strike, Fed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June ELSA
Luboshez. a photographer arrested a week
ago on a charge OF anti-draft conspirac y,
10 on q hunger strike" in the county jail.
and forcible feeding has been applied. He
refused food offered to him three times a
day. but last night he was held. tube
Of rrtlk and three eggs were admins.
tOrod. ....l<a -
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Barometer

Circulation Of The
- Sunday Star,
May, 1917.
65,II1
Circulation Of The
- Sunday Star.
May, 1915,
M6z7
The circulation OF
The Star is an in
fallible barometer.
The increase OF
over 1876 in the elf
culation of The Sun
day Star is . fine
indication of the
activity that is going
on in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
NOT MANY LIVES LOST
IN SALVADOR CAPITAL
With Authentic Information Yet
lacking, Damage to Property Be-
lieved Considerable, However.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR. Nicaragua, June
s.-Although the earthquake which
shook San Salvador. capital Of Saliva
dor, and neighbor ns towns Thursday
evening. caused considerable destruc-
ton of property, It ts not believed that
the loss Of life was very great. How
ever, no authentic information of the
Casualties and the damage caused by
the earthquake 10 as yet obtainable.
Some Of the principal commercial
dor were destroyed. as were hundreds
towns Of Armenia and Quesaltepeque
were virtually wiped out and most OF
occurred there. The large town Of
santa Tecla. several miles west of San
Salvador. suffered great property dam
age. but tho loss of life there was
small.
The earth shocks continue to be felt
In the countryside around San Saliva
dor. but they are diminishing in inten-
| sity.
Came at the Dinner Hour.
The better class of residents Of the
salvadorean capital. according to the
accounts of eye-witnesses, were eat
ing the evening meal. when the
CITY and surrounding towns began
SAAo1AS. NE W o. 1t Z y CiOCh
day evening and almost simultaneously
the San Salvador volcano began to
throw out lava and ashes through three
i,reshly opened craters. The extremely
low casualty list in San Salvador is be-
iieved to be due to the early hour Of
the disaster. as 1t enabled tho inhabit-
ants to flee to the streets and other
open places as soon as the first shock
was felt
A torrential rain accompanied the
earthquake and for six hours the rain
iell without cessation. greatly increas-
ing the sufferings of the inhabitants,
who had erected temporary shelters in
the squares and public gardens.
Although the earth shocks were felt
at considerable distance from the CEN
ter of activity. the departments of San
salvador and La Libertad were chiefly
affected.
Funds for the relief of the earth
quake sufferers are being raised in
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA.