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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
TREASURY ANNEX
VOTE TOMORROW
Ballot Halted by "No Quorum"
Indicates Senate Will
Pass Measure.
BILL CARRIES $1,25O,OO0

Debate in the Senate yesterday after
noon indicated that a bill providing
$1.250,000 for the erection of an annex
to the Treasury Department on the
property at the corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Madison place would
be passed by that body, probably to-
morrow. No action was taken on the
bill last evening, owing to the fact that
the vote disclosed the absence of a
quorum, and the Senate adjourned with
this bill as the unfinished business
The vote stood 81 to IA in favor of the
bill.
Senator Swanson, chairman of the
public buildings and grounds commit
tee, told the Senate of the imperative
need of the erection of this building.
ment to have 100000 square feet of adj
ditional office space. which will cover
all the needs of that department.
Representatives of the health de-
partment," said Senator Swanson, have
said the Treasury building was too
the employees. They have to work
there in corridors. The Treasury De-
partment is forced to rent in other
buildings, including the Bond and Mum
sey buildings. The government owns
this land and pays no taxes on it. 1t
oan put up handsome building at
$3.50 square foot. 1t will be an orna-
mental building, worthy of the Treas
ury and the White House. Rentals are
going up in Washington and it is hard
to get buildings that are suitable, and
this is the only way in which the
Treasury Department can be expanded.
Senator smoot Opposes Expenditure.
Senator Smoot of Utah urged that the
present was no time to eXpend so large
a sum of money for public buildings in
Washington, particularly when build
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HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE
HOPES TO ENROLL 1000
Belief Expressed That Organization
Will Have That Number Listed
Before Day Closes.

With more than $500 members en-
rolled up to last night, officials of the
District Home Defense League today
expressed the opinion that the 1000
mark would be reached before the
close of the day.
Tonight the first meeting of the vol
unte"r guards, of which DR.. w. A. War
fleld IS captain, viii be held in Dunbar
High School. This branch of the
learae, which viii be composed Of col
oreG residents. will be assigned par
t!cuiariv to the protection Of public
buildings and grounds.
Washington got its first glimpse yes
terday of the league members in ac-
ton. when, members of the sixth pre-
cinct went on duty with regular police
men to familiariZe themselves with the
beats they will patrol in times of
emergency.
Sergt. Rene Rennuer of the French
war commission. who was twice
wounded in the fighting in Belgium,
spoke last night before a meeting.
which was held in the courtyard Of the
second police precinct station. He de-
scribed life in the trenches and re-
counted interesting personal expert
ences. The meeting was presided over
by Capt. A. J. Driscoll.
Permanent officers were elected last
evening by the National Capital Vol
unteer Guard. Charles #. Hendler was
elected captain. Alfred G. Buhrman,
first lieutenant; Sidney f. Smith. sec
ond lieutenant. and Claude w. Owen
first sergeant
This organization has grown in the
past four week from a mere nucleus to
q strength of 100 men. and many more
applications are being filed. The Off
GERS are arranging for a camp and tar
get practice in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
REFUSES TO SANCTION
F|NNS' INDEPENDENCE
Russian Provisional Government
Holds That Landtag Acted
Outside Its Authority.
BY the Associated Press.

PETROGRAD. August delayed
The provisional government has refused
to acknowledge Finland's independence
law and has instead issued manifesto
dissolving the landtag and appointing
a general election on October 1. declar-
ing that the government when the land
tag meets will submit it's own law
regulating Russo Finnish relations.
The manifesto, which is signed by
all ten ministers. expounds the pro-
visional governments contention that
Finland enjoys independence only with
in the limits defined by her constitu-
ton. the essential factor Of which is
the position of the emperor and grand
duke, which has now passed to the pro-
visional government. The independence
law. the manifesto says, not being sub
mitted for the sanction of the provis-
ional government as the authority in
vested with the former grand dukes
right of sanction is unconstitutional
and further declares that the govern
ment cannot recognize the Finnish
handbags right arbitrarily to seize the
freedom of will of the coming constitu-
ent assembly"
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ing materials are SO high. He said that
the government owns block OF buiid-
ings at 18th street and pennsylvania
avenue near the Treasury Department
which might be used by the Treasury
Senator Kenyon and Senator Norris
Joined with Senator Smoot in his OPP
position to the expenditure OF this
money at a time when the people are
being taxed to carry on the war.
A committee amendment proposing
that the commission of fine arts should
have supervision Of the construction OF
the plans for the building was opposed
by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, but
was finally adopted. Senator Smith
commended that an office building. sim;
pie and neat in design. could be erect
cd at a very much less cost than a
monumental building such as would be
recommended by the fine arts commits
with this proposal among them being
Senator'S Hays. Brandegee. Wads-
worth, Weeks. Calder and Nelson.
Senator Smith declared in favor of the
government erecting its own buildings in
the District of Columbia.
II think that the government rent roll
in the District of Columbia is a reflection
upon all of us and an example of lack OF
business capacity in handling the affairs
of the government" said Senator Smith
II believe we ought to adopt a sensible
office building plan to take care of the
necessities of the government. since l
have been in the Senate our rent roll has
been expanded from S350,000 to nearly
$1,000, 000."
Senator Weeks. in supporting the pro-
poSaI of the fine arts commission to pass
upon government buildings in the Dis
trict, said:
Il hope that a systematic plan will be
followed to carry out the provisions OF
the original plan to develop the city of
Washington. While it might be practi-
cable to have an ordinary office building
for certain purposes it seems to me We
can afford to erect in Washington build
ings of great architectural merit"
Arguing against the passage of the
bill at this time. Senator Norriss SAID:
II think it is a patriotic duty we owe
our country to economize in every way
possible. In tie midst of war conditions
we are confronted with proposal to
construct 4 monumental building. For
whom? For the Treasury Department,
presided over by the son-in-law of the
President. From these men has gone
forth the proclamation to everybody to
save, cut down what you eat,
make last years machine do for this
year, and last years suit and last years
shoes. But the Secretary OF the Treas
ury with his department right next to
the White House itself, will utilize a
million and a quarter of the money that
we are getting from the hardworked
taxpayers to build a monument of
beauty in order that his working force
may work in marble walls and at ma
hogany desks. That is all wrong, in my
Judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

Peter hung his head OF course,
there was no reason except idle curi-
osity and he was ashamed to admit
that. But he did Yes. sir. he did. He
is too truthful not to admit his own
faults.
Il just thought l would like to see IL.
Mistah Buzzard," he replied. 1T INST
popped into my head the other ,,ay
that probably you and Mrs BuzLard
have nest and I got 20 wondering
Blacky the Crow and Redtail the Hawk
AID Hooty the Owl and Of a good
many others and I got to wondering If
you build nest anything like those
have seen SO being over this way !
thought I would Just call around. :
.Ah see," replied or Mfstah Buzzard
May All ask yo'. Brer Rabbit. how 1t
happened that yo' thought that ,rah
nest might be over here%
why. 1 saw OF Mrs Buzzard dis
appear among the treetops right near
here" said Peter eagerly.
(which All take it means that vo'
were watching her to see where she
went. returned OF Mistah Buzzari
dryly.
Yes" confessed Peter. who locke
very much ashamed Of himself You
see. he knew then that on Mistan Buzz
Zard knew that he had been sn,ing.
and spying is something that nobody
likes.
Put 20. didn't see just wre-n she
did go. did your continued or AIistah
BuZzard
NO" replied Peter. u thought that
If knew somewhere near the spot
where your nest is l could find 1t. Such
big folks as you and Mrs. Ruzzard
you, Mr.. Buzzard"
HIM MN. All don see 1t anywhere"
said or Mistah Buzzard. looking this
way ana that. All Tho time his eyes
twtnkled more than ever. What makes
20 20 sure All have got . nest, Brer
Rabbit7'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
GERMAN PROPAGANDA
PUT DOWN IN MEXICO
Semi Official News Bureau Tells How
Activities of Kaiser's Agents
Have Been Curtailed.

The semi-official Mexican news bureau
has published the following to show
that German propaganda is being put
down by the Mexican government:
at recently came to the know ledge of
the officials that a shipment of several
hundred cases of arms and ammunition
had been made to the port of Salina
Cruz. on the Pacific side of the Isthmus
of Tehuantepec. and consigned to GER
tain private parties who were suspected
of being engaged in pro-German intrigue
in the state of Chiapas. The shipment
was ordered to be seized. which was
done Immediately upon its arrival.
THE local authorities of the city of
Guadalajara recently became cognizant
of a plan on the part of certain German
agents in that city to hold a meeting
or festival in one of the leading theaters
for the purpose of advancing the cause
of the HohenZollerns against the civil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
INTANGIBLE TAX RETURNS.
Big Increase in Personal Property
Schedules Over Last Year.

Between 1900 and $4,000 personal
property schedules-an increase of ap-
proximately rs per cent over last years
record-haye been filed with the Dis
trict assessor. The increase is due to
returns on intangible property.
According to estimates by Assessor
Richards there will be collected on
account of intangible personal property
during the present fiscal year taxes
amounting to between 100000 and
100000
II is estimated that the tax levy on
tangible personal property will amount
to about 100000.
The board of personal tax appeals
will meet on the first Monday of next
February and continue in session until
the first Monday in March. After all
appeals have been passed on the as
sessments will be made final and bills
Will be made up. They must be paid
during the month Of May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
hT1IILE@oR!Es
.rBEGDTImTE
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1917. by r. w. Burgess.)
Peter Tells the Truth.
Remember this: TITS always well
The truth and nothing else to tell.


Peter Rabbit didn't know what to say
when or Mistah Buzzard asked him what
he was looking for and if he. or Mistah
Buzzard, could help find it. No, sir. Peter
didn't know what to say. He was quite
confused In the first place he had forgot
ten that or Mstah BuZZards favorite
roost was d tall, dead tree close by. and
he hadn't seen OF Mistah Buzzard until
the latter spoke. This had startled him,
but what had confused him still more was
the fact that he didn't quite see how he
could answer or Mistah Buzzards ques-
tons.
However. Peter is truthful He has
found that not only Is it wrong to tell
an untruth, but in the end it never pays.
So now he blurted out the truth
"I--1-1, he stammered and stop
ped. OF Mistah BuZzard's eyes
twinkled. but he said nothing, and in
a minute Peter began again. Il wa
just sort of wondering if you ana Mrs.
3uzzard have a nest up in tina. tall pine
tree" said he.
Then Ahll just save yo the trou-
BILE of wondering any mo-" replied OF
Mfstah Buzzard. his eyes .winkling
more than ever. We haven't. What
is mo- we wouldn't dream of building
a nest in a tree like that--a tree that
is so much taller and bigger than the
rest that all who come this way are
Just naturally bound to look at it. May
All ask, Brer Rabbit, what 70 yo' seem
| SO interested in nah nest?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
ANSWERS WIFE's CROsS-BILL.
Denies Cruelty and Says He Was Elk.
pected to Support Mother,in-Law.

James I. Strobel. twenty-three years
old clerk in the navy yard, who re-
Gently brought suit for desertion
against his wife. Katie Strobel, be-
cause she would not leave her mother,
today answered a cross-bill brought by
his wife on charge of cruelty. He
denies the charge that he abused his
wife and says she never complained to
him of i!l-treatment
Young StrobeI insists that he was
expected to take care of his mother
in-law and at meeting of his wife's
family. which includes Il brother and
two married sisters, he made the sug-
gestion. he states. that all contribute.
Both Of TIE sisters declined, he states. and
his wife cried and there ensued quite
a scene. He once paid a grocery bill
for ST. for the household, says the
husband.
He declares he is now willing to
support his wife away from her fam
lily and says he always gave her his salary
when living at her mothers home. Attor-
neys King, Simon and Young appear
for the husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Must Appeal to the People.

The fate of Finland can be decided
only in agreement with the Russian
people, the manifesto declares.
The minister for Finland took the
manifesto to HelsingforS and delivered
it to Governor General Stakovich. who
read it to the senate. after which he
made a friendly speech in which he
said This manifesto is the most
democratic action yet performed by the
revolutionary government, for 1T makes
Finland's people master of their own
destiny"
The landtae is expected to decide its
majority threatens to defy the man.
ifesto and continue in session, while
the non socialists expect to obey it. 1t
is stated that the members Of the high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

liked nations Of Europe as the local
newspapers phrased II Tho authorities
let It be understood that this prospect
would be regarded unfavorably. where
upon the promoters Of tho movement
changed the announced purpose and
character Of the meeting to one for the
benefit Of tho poor children Of tho city.
statement calculated to correct
published reports that Mexico's new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
States Situation in France.

The Daily News. which favors the
Stockholm International Socialist con-
ference. learns that if the French gov
ernment refuses to issue passports Tor
the French delegates Albert Thomas.
member of the war council. VIII with
draw from the ministry and French So
cialists will cease to have any connec-
ton with the government. The DAILY
News maintains that if the conference
Is held the British government, not
withstandihg the statement made by An
drew Bonar Law. chancellor of the eX-
chequer, in the house of commons. yes
terday, the government will be compell-
ed to grant passports 1t further declares
that the opinion of moderate con-
servatives Is veering toward a toll
Grant attitude regarding the conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
"Hard Words Against Germany"

COPENHAGEN, August 3.-The Vos-
sische Zeitung, under a Stockholm date,
prints an interview given by Camille
Huysmans. secretary of the interna-
tional socialist conference, containing
hard words against Germany. NJ.
Huysmans is quoted as saying that the
reichstag resolution remains a scrap
of paper unless converted into deeds
and declares that tangible results are
not expected by the socialist confer
ence unless German democracy raise
courage to put an end to the military
reactionary autocracy by thoroughly
democrat iZing parliament
Austria and Russia are ready to come
to an understanding, NJ. HuySmanS de-
clared, and the French parliament al
ready has disclaimed alleged annexa-
ton designs" by which the German
government tried to make capital to
check the peace current. 1t depends
solely upon Germany to show its good
will he says, or bear the entire re-
sponsibility for the fourth winter cam
paign.
NJ. Huysmans praised Arthur Hem
derson highly and said that participa-
ton of ministers like Henderson. AL
bert Thomas and NJ. Tseretelli in the
socialist conference might bridge the
gap between the recommendations of
the conference and the action of the
governments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

N NAP can't "a vaiorsm tax sn -
ieum exports is prohibitive anc
has been made PUBLIC mere x"racsn n
secretary Of finance
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CLASSED AS ADMIRABLE
IN SENSE AND EMPHASIS
American Labor Message Refusing
Part in Socialist Conference Ap-
plauded in London.
Rv the Associated Press.

LONDON. August 3.-The cable mes
sage from Samuel Gompers. head of the
American Federation of Labor to NJ.
Jouhaux of the general federation OF
labor and w. A. Appleton of the gem
eral federation of trade unions. refusing
to participate in the international So
cialist conference, is welcomed by the
Post. In an editorial the Post describes
Mr.. Gompers' message as admirable in
sense and delivered with admirable en-
phasis, adding: "Once again the allies
have to thank America for timely lead
While our ministers haven't the
courage to act on their conviction
Gompers has - I" Assuredly an inter-
national conference without America
would be too feeble to justify any fur
Their cringng to Ramsay Macdonald
and his confederateS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

Tho curing ana drying u svsse 80.
toes may increase the FLORIDA yssao o
per cent.
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Date for Election Is Fixed.

The provisional government in an
order dissolvfng the Finnish diet fixes
the date Of the elections as two months
hence.
A dispatch from Helsingfors says the
governor general of Finland has in
formed the senate that the government
has resolved to appeal to the Finnish
people because it has exhausted all
means for the Cancellation of the diet
and does not wish to have recourse to
force.
The Novoe Vremya's Helsingfors cor
respondent says many of the socialist
deputies in Finland have urged nom
compliance with the governments
order dissolving the Finnish diet and
proposes. after the example Of the first
duma, to assemble elsewhere.
Last night a consultation was held in
the governors residence which was at
tended. by the commander Of the Baltic
fleet, Government Commissioner Cnipko
and the socialist deputies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Honorary Pallbearers.

In view of the limited space in the
chapel at Oak Hill cemetery only mem
bers of the family and personal friends
of the late Mr.. woodward are expected
to attend. Among these will be men
prominent in civic, educational. patri-
otto and fraternal societies, in all OF
which Mr.. Woodward was active. The
honorary pallbearerS announced today
are John j. Larner. William d. Hoover,
Col. George Truesdell. ]. J. Darling
ton, +. c. Brandenburg. Julius Car
finkle, Miles NJ. Shand. Charles l. Corby,
n. s. Faucet and Clarence F. Norment.
r. z. Andrews, president OF the Re-
tail Merchants Association, late yes
terday sent the following letter to-
members of the association:
I'm the death of S. Walter Wood
ward our association and the entire
retail business of Washington has sur
fered one of the greatest losses ever
visited upon it, We, who knew him
so well in both business life and per-
sonal contact, appreciate the splendid
work that he did towarN making
Washington the foremost retail city in
the United States.
'In order that we may show our re-
spect and fully emphasize our regrets and
the deepness of our sense of loss OF such
an able leader in the upbuilding and up
lifting of the retail business in this, our
Capital city.
at is hereby requested that every
member of our association close his re-
spective place of business for one hour
during the funeral services. the time of
which will be announced in the daily
press"
Stores to Close.
Announcement that their stores will
close from 10 to IL O'Clock. during the
hour of the funeral services. was made
by S. Kann, Sons & Co., julius Garfinkle
& Co, r. P. Andrews Paper Company,
Duiin G. Martin Company. Inc; NJ A.
Ieese, NJ. Philipsborn & Co: G. Erie
bacher, Berry & Whitmore Company, M.
| Brooks &, Co, and Saks & Co. Many 9TH
| er stores are making arrangements to do
| the same.
ARRANGEMENTS to do the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
RITES TOMORROW
FOR MR.. WOODWARD
Services for Merchant-PhiIan-
thropist to Be Held at
Oak Hill Chapel.
STORES TO CLOSE AN HOUR

Funeral services for S. Walter Wood
ward. pioneer merchant, civic leader and
philanthropist, who died Wednesday
evening at his summer home at Stock
bridge. Mass. will be held at Oak Hill
cemetery tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Woodward's body is expected to
arrive at Union station tomorrow morn
ing at O'clock. and will be taken from
the station directly to the chapel at the
cemetery, where Rev. DIR. Samuel II
Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church. of which Mr.. Woodward was
a member for nearly forty years, will
conduct the services. DIR. Greene will
return from Troy. Vt. for the funeral
w. W. Everett, nephew of Mr. w ood-
ward. and vic. president of Woodward
& Lothrop. Inc. is making the arrange
ments. Mr.. Everett stated this morning
that he had not yet received any infor-
nation as to Mr.. Woodward's death. eN-
cept that it was sudden. 1t is believed
that grief over the recent death of his
wife and the excessive heat were con-
tributinG factors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

court have teleEraphed to Helsinsfor1
declaring that they would refuse to
administer any future landtag enact
ments passed under an unconstitu-
tional independence law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
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