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Evening star., 1917-05-20
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. May 19.-There was a
further excited advance in the cotton
tracts selling up to 20.55, or 46 points
above last nights close That delivery
closed at 20.52. with the general list
closing very steady at net advance of
"a to IS points. :
The opening was comparatively quiet,
with first prices points lower to points
higher. Realizing for over the week end
was promoted by the favorable weather
map. but after a few minutes Of irregu-
iarity the market showed increased ac-
tivity and strength. This resulted from
further broadening Of western and Wall
street buying. while there were renewed
reports Of new crop buying orders from
japanese and Russian sources Further
proft-taking was readily absorbed on
slight reactions and the market reached
the highest point of the day in the late
trading. with July selling at 20.75 and
December at seS s.; while October showed
low level Of last week. Closing prices
were within 2 or points of the best.
The trade evidently found nothing In DO
Htical advices to modify the more optirnis-
tic view Of general conditions, which has
been gaining ground ever since the an
nouncement of the Russian loan last
Wednesday. Reports of very large gov
ernment orders on top Of a fair ordinary
trade In the goods market appeared to
stimulate the buying this morning, while
the gossip was that domestic and foreign
trade interests had accumulated consid-
cradle lines Of new crop contracts as a
hedge against their forward require
ments- There was also talk of an i'm
provement in the export movement, based
apparently on somewhat larger spot sales
reported in the southern markets yester-
day and the more cheerful view Of the
submarine situation. "A firmer tone in
the ocean freight market, however, was
attributed to increasing scarcity of avail
able tonnage and the amount Of cotton on
shipboard at the end OF the week was
estimated at only s0.369 bales. against
1895 last year. Sales Of print cloths at
Fail River for the week were estimated at
10000 pieces, not including the gov
ernment contracts placed for more than
10000 pieces. deliveries on which VIII
extend to the end Of the year. Prices
were reported LIS to " higher.
Port receipts today were 4,615 bales,
ana 6,715.699 for the season; exports to-
day: 1so; an. and 4.77!.1o for the season.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
WAITE EXECUTION THURSDAY.
Condemned Man Reading Books on
Various Religious Systems.

SING SING. N. Y, May 19.-Dr. Arthur
Warren Waite, who was convicted in
wealthy father-in-law, will be execut-
ed here next Thursday, it was an
nounced tonight. The condemned man
now is spending most of his time read
ing and writing letters.
DR.. Waite is said to have told his
lawyer, Walter r.. Deuel., that he did
not wish to see him or any one else
again.
ciety expects me to pay as soon as
possible" was his final communication
to the attorney.
To his brother, Frank A. Waite. the
condemned man is quoted as sayins;
that he wishes no more efforts made to
save him from the electric chair.
DR.. Waite, according to the prison
authorities, is reading books and pam
phlets on theosophy, new thought,
Christian Science and the occult re-
ligions of the east. -
Evening star., 1917-05-20
KERENSKY SEES SUCCESS
FOR FREE RUSSIA'S ARMY
Has No Doubt It WIN Fulall Duty
to Fatherland, and Will Receive
Full SUPPORT of Nation.

PETRoGRAD. May ~. via London.
1902 p.m.-War Minister Kerensky re-
ceived representatives Of Petrograd and
Moscow newspapers today and an
nounced that he was about to leave for
the Russian fighting front. He said he
was convinced that on his return he
would be in a position completely to
.dissipate pessimistic impressions that
prevail now. even in military circles.
regarding the condition Of the Russian
army.
II have no doubt whatever" the
minister of war added, "that the army
Of free Russia will know how to full
fill its duty to the fatherland, and
also that the fatherland will do every
thing possible to support the army
with all its moral and material re-
sources"
The provisional government today
ordered the return to their homes of
all men of non-Slavic origin who were
mobilized by the former administra-
ton for defense work at the front
and behind the firing line.
The council of workmen's and SOL
diers' delegates passed a resolution Of
confidence in the new coalition govern
ment.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Today's bank
statement shows actual conditions as
follows:
Loans. discounts. etc, S3,64s,54s. 600:
increase So, ,537 .000.
Reserve in own vaults, of which $414.-
$4,000 is specie. $4S2. $685. 900; increase.
$14.42s.000.
Reserve in federal reserve bank, s24e.-
$4,000: decrease. $7.s40.0o0.
Reserve in other depositaries, United
States deposits deducted 2,163, ,00O),
s60.61s.000; increase. S66S, 900.
Net demand deposits, $3,617,2S7 900:
increase. s44.052. 900.
Net time deposits. s1ss.765. 900; de-
crease. $2.OSO,000.
008
Aggregate reserve. s770.451, 900.
Excess reserve. S146,754.420; decrease
$444,5S0.
Summary of state hanks and itrus,
companies in Greater New York not in
cluded in clearing house statement:
Loans. discounts, etc, $841, $4,000; In
crease, 81, 1852, 800.
Specie, $67,s45. 500; decrease, $3.50. 500.
Legal tenders. $10.72s,7o0; decrease,
31s6,0o0.
Total deposits. s1.os5.s7s.soo; increase,
$1e.026.000
Banks cash in vault. S1l.ss8. 400.
Trust companies cash in vault, sea-
s3s.20O.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
AIRPLANES GET NO TRACE
OF U-BOAT IN PACIFIC

SAN DIEGO. Cal. May 1s.-Airplanes
sent out from the Signal Corps Avia-
ton School here today failed to dis
cover the submarine reported sighted
off San Diego harbor. Three fast ma
chimes, each carrying an observer US
ing powerful glasses. proceeded to the
Mexican border line. then out to the
Coronado Islands. eighteen miles south
west of this city, and then north as
far as La Jolla, without finding any
trace of an underwater boat, although
they believed they could have seen one
to depth of 100 feet
Naval officers here declined to speak
for publication. but the opinion was
expressed privately that lookouts might
easily have mistaken a whale for q
submarine. Those acquainted with the
southwest coost expressed the opinion
that it would have been impossible
for an enemy submarine to enter the
Pacific and stay there without detec-
tfon, as no base for such craft was
known to exist.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
AIR AT GLEN ECHO.
Nearly 1900 Persons Attend Open
ing of Suburban Park.

Nearly 5000 visitors had passed
through the turnstiles at Glen Echo
Park up to 10 o'clock last night. Hun
dreds of guardsmen. a sprinkling of
rookie" officers from Fort Myer and
numerous jackies and marines. all in
uniform. gave a novel air of mi1itarism
to the opening. The patrons found a
gravity railway, with
new and speedier dips, the youngsters
found the midway had added charms
with the advent Of the newest of joy
producers the "Joy-jigger," and the
dancing set had real surprise in the
new pavilion.
Overhead a trellis work, along the
walls hundreds Of flowers, and dozens
of clusters Of electric lights cloaked
by Japanese lanterns made the dancing
place a beauty spot. The orchestra,
led by Charles Mills is of ten pieces.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
ARMY ORDERS.

Mai. Ebert E. Persons. Medical Corps. will
proceed from this city to Philadelphia. Pa. for
duty in command of organization Of the motor
ambulance companies for service in Europe. Mai.
Percy L. Jones. Medical Corps. will proceed from
this city to Philadelphia, Pa, and report to
Maj. Ebert E. Persons for duty as assistant.
Mai. william N Bispham, Medical Corps at
Fort Sheridan. ILL.,, will proceed to Fort Riley.
sergt. First Class Harold A. Wise. Signal
Corps, is placed upon the retired list at Maria,
and will repair to ns Of the Quarter
master Corps will report for examination for
promotion: Lieut.. Col Chauncey b. Baker and
The following named on,cers are detailed for
imals at Front Royal. Va; Mai Kirby WALKER.
Matt c. Bristol. 18th Cavalry. and Joseph F.
Taulbee, ID Cavalry, and First Lieut.. George 8.
Patton. 1r.. 7th Cavalry:
upon the retired list at Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Ird., and will repair to his home.
Lieut.. Col. Horton W. Sickle. retired. is
First Lieut.. Blake f. Donaldson. Medical on
GERS Reserve Corps, is assigned to duty at Gov
First sergt Joseph skola. 9th Infantry. is
placed upon the retired list at Fort Mcdowell.
Cal. and will repair to his home.
opns eesor 1f a bs
Medical School, this city. for instruction: First
Lieuts. William A. KellogG Clarence J. Buckley.
n.
Capt. Roland W. Boughton, 18th Infantry, Is
detailed for service in the Quartermaster Corps
In the Philippine Department.
Maj. Edward o. C. Ord, retired, is placed ON
duty in the Southern Department.
The following named onicers Of the Signal
Ofhcers' Reserve Corps will proceed to the sta
tions assigned: Capts. John Il. cuntz and Louis
r. Krumm, to the Eastern Department; Capt.
Charles e. Russell, to the Northeastern Depart
ment; Capt. Roy C. Hollister. at Pittsburgh,
Pa; First Lieut.. Thomas H. Griest, at Phila-
delphia, Pa; First Lieut.. Walter e. Palmer, to
the Central Department; First Lieut.. Max II.
Eaust, at Valdez. ALASKA.
The following named o61cers of the Medical
0hicers' Reserve Corps are assigned to duty
at st. Louis. No.: Mai. Fred T. Murphy Capts.
Walter Fischel. Nathaniel Allison. Borden 8.
veeder. Eugene l. Opie. Lawrence T. Post. Sid
ney !. Schwab and Charles H. Eyerman and First
Lieuts. Malvern B. Clopton. Meredith R. John
ston. Hugh McCulloch. Warren r. Rainey,
Philip P. Green, Frederick B. Abbott, Arthur
W. Proetz, Alan n. Chesney, Roland F. Fisher
Allan A. Gilbert. Joseph W. Larimore Howard
II. Bell, Edwin c. Ernst and Levi n. Fuson
Each Of the following named officers Of the
Medical Corps will proceed to the place named
for duty: Capt. Harry II. Van Kirk. to New
York; Capt. Albert s. Bowen, to St. Louis, Me
Capt William H. Thearle. to Chicago ILL.,; Capt.
Albert p. Clark. to Boston, Mass; Capt. Joseph
Casper, to San Francisco. Cal; Capt Edward
L. Napier. Detroit, Mich; Capt. Wibb e. Coop
er. to Atlanta. Ca; Capt. Howard. Clarke, to
San Francisco, Cal; Capt Daniel r. Magiire. to
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
MOBILIZE, BUSINESS PRESS.
Editors to Meet in This City Next
Friday and Hear Officials.

NEW YORK. May 19.-Editors Of bust
ness and trade papers in the United States
will meet in Washington next Friday. 1t
was announced here today. ito further the
mobilization Of the business press and to
throw light on the most important prob
lens in the campaign for national pre-
paredness." The principal purpose Of the
conference, it is said, will be to aid the
council of national defense. The confer
ence will not be public.
The editors will be addressed by Secre-
taries Lansing, Lane, Baker. Daniels, Red
field. Wilson and Houston and six or more
members of the council.
Every engineering, technical and trade
paper in the country. numbering about
290, will be represented. it is said. About
125 chief editors will be in the assembly.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
RALEIGH BOND CLUB GROWS.
Secretary Daniels and Family Take
$1,000 of Liberty Issue.

RALEIGH, N. c.. May 19.-Secretary
of the Navy Daniels, in the name Of him
self, wife and four sons. has subscribed.
through one of the banks of the city, for
$4,000 worth of the liberty loan bonds.
Fifteen members of the International As
sociation Of Machinists of this city. at a
meeting of the association last night, each
Joined the bond club started by one OF
scribers to pay 81 a week on fifty-dollar
bond Gov Beckett, state and city Off
GERS have Joined the club In order to
popularize the movement.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Must Make Sacrifices.

Every man and woman who buys a
liberty bond wifi contribute in the most
immediate and directly helpful way to
bring this horrible war to quick con-
clusion," he told his audiences. We
must not be hesitaRt to meet the sac
rifices of property needed to make our
soldiers effective on the battlefield"
Concerning the issues of the war the
Secretary spoke gravely, and it was
evident his hearers received his warn
fngs as to the task ahead of the nation
in solemn spirit. The Secretary
pointed out that Americas splendid
isolation" has been destroyed and the
nation is face to face with the same
unfortunate proximity to a formidable
power as that in which the European
nations have found themselves for half
a century"
II Germany shall become self-gov-
erned as the result Of this war, the Sec
retary declered. "the greatest achieve
ment for the future peace Of the world
will have been recorded"
I'VE will not, If we are wise," Mr.
McAdoo continued. permit the issue to
be narrowed to a final decisive con-
f1ict between Germany, as the master
Of Europe, and the United States, as
the champion of liberty in the western
hemisphere.
I'VE will wage war vigorously in
conjunction with our allies"
Evening star., 1917-05-20
MIR. M 'ADOO PREDICTS
INCREASED PROSPERITY
Secretary Of Treasury Received With
Enthusiasm in Northwest as He
Urges Bond Purchases.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, May 19.-Reassurance
that the nations business should pro-
ceed during the war on a more pros
porous basis than ever before was
given bankers. business men, farmers
and stockmen of the northwest by Will
liam G. McAdoo. Secretary of the
treasury, on his visit here today in fur
therance of the liberty loan.
II the war continues another year,
the allied governments will expend in
the United States at least $4,000. .000.O 900
for supplies" he asserted. There is
every reason why business should pro-
ceed on larger basis of prosperity
than this country has ever known"
secretary McAdoo passed a busy day
mere and received enthusiastic pledges
that the northwest, the national bread
basket" to use his own expression.
would lend its united support in the
war against Germany. The Secretary
was cheered by thousands as he partici-
pated in liberty loan boosters parade.
At a luncheon attended by leading busi-
ness men and at a mass meeting in the
Auditorium. where he spoke to thou
sands, his remarks concerning the lib
erty loan evoked tumultuous outbursts
OF patriotism,
Evening star., 1917-05-20
To Build Six Destroyers.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. May 19.-The
Newport News shipyard today received
an emergency contract for the con-
struction Of six torpedo boat destroy
ers, according to President Homer L.
Ferguson. The destroyers will be SIM
liar to the largest now in the United
states Nay anu wiz Gost approSlmaIe- a
yard will begin work on them imme-
diately.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
TO FAVOR ENTENTE ALLIES.
Public Demonstration Set for May
27 in Spanish Capital.

PARIS. May 10. 11:10 p.m.-A great
public manifestation in favor Of the
from Madrid. has been set for May 81
in the Place des Taureaux. in the
Spanish capital.
Among the speakers will be Mel
quiades Alvarez and Alexandra Ler-
roux, republican leaders. and Senores
Unamono and Simarro. Delegations
from the provinces are expected to at
tend the meeting.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
MRS. SUNDAY UNDER KNIFE.
Wife Of Evangelist Undergoes 0per.
alton for Acute Annendicitis

NEW YORK. May 1s-Mrs. William
A. Sunday. wife Of the evangelist who
was taken tonight to a private sani-
tarium. where she underwent an opera
tion for acute appendicitis The opera
ton was performed by Dr. Howard
Kelly of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
timore.
A bulletin issued at 1880 o'clock said
the operation was successful and that
Mrs. Sunday was resting comfortably"
Evening star., 1917-05-20
TREASURY srArEMENT.

Condition of the United States Treas
ury at close yesterday showed:
Net balance. in general fund, $155. .291 sos
fetal receipts. 10,16s,6S6
Tttal payments. s... 4.459.479
The dedcit this fiscal year Is $685.
tS0,o41, agafnst q deficit Of $57, ,4eS, ,76l
1est year, exclusive Of Panama canal
okd public debt Transactions.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Xi Psi Phi Chapter Installed.

DR.. Waugh Of New York, former dean
of Buffalo University, and a member
Of the Supreme Council OF Mi Psi Phi,
last night installed Alpha Mu Chapter
Of Xi Psi Phi. in the dental school of
George Washington University Char
ter members Of the new chapter are
p. v. Gallagher. s. o. Clayton, F. Yo-
KUN. 2. z. Rush. d. F. Danforth. J.
B. Coping, ]. P. Collins, c. L. Thomas
and A. w. Mccullough.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
PEACE MEN BACK PRESIDENT.
Society's Directors Adopt Resolution
Approving His High Stand.

The American Peace Society's direc-
tors adopted a resolution here yester-
day declaring their profound satis-
faction" with President Wilson's re-
peated affirmation Of his peace convic-
tions. and heartily approving his high
stand in behalf of a governed world to
the end that wars may ultimately
cease"
James L. Slayden of Texas was re-
elected president Of the society.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Police Rescue Horse From Mire.

Police reserves from the tenth pre-
cinct made a hurried response to an
emergency call about o'clock yester-
day afternoon and rescued horse from
the mire under the bridge over Rock
creek at 18th street. An automobile
had become mired and horse was
enlisted in the servic Of releasing 1t.
The animals legs became fastened in
the sticky mud and made it impossi-
Bile for it to move, and 1t was only
after troublesome work on the part
Of the police reserves that the animal
was rescued.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Bernhardt Leaves Hospital.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Mme. Sarah
Bernhard had recovered sufficiently
from her recent serious Illness here to
leave the hospital today for two-hour
automobile ride with her physician.
She appeared to be much improved and
1t was said she probably would be able
to leave the hospital permanently with
in a week or so.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Gasoline Causes Fire.

Several companies of firemen last
night about o'clock responded to an
alarm of fire sent in from box PAT be-
cause Of fire in the garage of Mrs.
Mary Newcomb, 1920 street. Two
automobiles belonging to a laundry
firm were damaged to the extent Of
$500. The fire was caused by gas Leak
ing from an automobile and igniting.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Oil Steamer Ardmore Still Aground

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. May 1s-The
Standard Oil steamer Ardmore, aground
in lower Chesapeake bay, had not been
floated at high tide tonight. Tugs are
standing by the steamer, which is in
no immediate danger. The Ardmore
formerly was the German steamer Del
phin and was placed under American
registry at this port shortly after the
European war began.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Taxi Hits Culvert Abutment.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hache., residents
of 22d street, and Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore NJ Decatur, 507 11th street south
east. last night were occupants of
taxicab driven by Philip Talbot, 227
18th street, that struck the abutment
of a culvert on Conduit road near
Chain bridge road. Mr.. Decatur and
Mrs. Bache received slight, injhries
and the taxicab was damaged to. the
amount Of 800
Evening star., 1917-05-20
LOSS MAY REACH MILLIONS.
Fires Raging in the Woods of North
ern Minnesota..

ST. PAUL. Mimi. May 1s-Fire loss
in the woods Of northern Minnesota,
already in the thousands. may approach
millions of dollars, according to w. T.
Cox. state forester, who returned from
the north today. Last nights showers
were too light. he said. to extinguish
the hres. some OF which. Mr. Cox be-
lieves. were Of incendiary origin.
Many settlers whose homes were
burned will need state aid.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Missionary Society Elects.

FAIRMONT, w. Va, May 19-Mrs. E.
c. Chandler, Steubenville. Ohio, was
elected president of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church at a meeting
tonight of the national executive board
of the organization. Other officers
elected were: Mrs. o. W. Gray, Adrian.
Mich, vice president; Mrs. Henry Hup-
field, Baltimore, Md, recording secre-
tary: Mrs, d. s. Stephens. Kansas City,
Mo-, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ida
K. Cast, Bellevue, Pa, treasurer.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
EXTOLS THE PRINCIPLES
OF MASONIC FRATERNITY
Mr.. Sisson Speaks for Common Hu.
manity, (Which No Man, Booted
and Spurred," May Override.

IF there ever was . time when the
lessons taught in these degrees are i'm
pressive. this is a time in the history
of this republic when they arc espe-
cially SO. If liberty is to live in the
world It must live on the principles
taught in Scottish Rite Masonry"
In these words Representative Thom-
as y. Sisson of Mississippi addressed q
gathering Of diners at the New Ebbttt
last evening. guests OF Albert Pike
Consistory. in honor of new class OF
Scottish Rite Masons Of which Mr.. Sis
son was member.
The class numbered sixty-seven. It's
president was w. H. Gatchell. and
among Its other members were Repre-
sentative E. T. Taylor Of Colorado,
James w. Witten. grand master Of the
District Of Columbia and Rabbi B. l..
Grossman.
Sentiment Evokes Cheers.
Representative sisson evoked cheers
when he said:
III we have common Father We
nave a common humanity. and no man
born booted and spurred may over
ride 1t. That is why certain classes
have hated the Masonic fraternity, be-
manity"
Armies are not dangerous. Mr.. Sisson
said. as long as free speech. free wor-
ship and free press are maintained.
II would that all Of you here tonight
would dedicate with me your hearts
and hands to the preservation of the
constitutional right of any human
being to free expression. be it in
speech. letter or newspaper"
Mr.. Sisson contended for the freedom
of the PRESS. and gave a warning of
what he considers the danger Of adopt
ing the principles which we are going
to war to stamp out il any part of the
first amendment to the Constitution is
Abridged
World Indebted to Masonry.
He emphasized the debt the world
owes to Masonry, and called attention
to the fact that fifty-two Of the fifty
six signers Of the Declaration of In
dependence were master Masons. and
three others were apprentices, leaving
only one. Charles Carroll. who was not
connected with Masonry.
Representative Taylor made brief
address. eulogizing the principles for
Elmer E. Simpson. grand secretary OF
the four Scottish Rite lodges. and Mr..
Gatchell spoke briefly. Henry Lans-
burgh made a plea for subscriptions
to the Scottish Rite Red Cross fund.
which brought liberal response.
John Won Hermann. venerable mas
ter, was the presiding officer. The sole
decorations Of the dining room were
American fags, and the speaking was
followed by the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Plenty Of shad to Eat.

Little time was lost after the arrival
OF the members Of the Board Of Trade
before the shad bake proper began. Po-
der and other foods supplemented the
shad. Following the dinner, those SO de-
string inspected the institution at Deco
guam.
Representative johnson of South
Dakota was one of the guests yester-
day. All of the District Commission
ers were to have been present, but were
prevented from attending by other
duties. Maj. Raymond W. Pullman.
F. Nesbit, superintendent of insurance,
represented the District government
Many other prominent Washingtonians
were present.
Many souvenirs were distributed
Throughout the trip. Luncheon was
served on the boat.
The Entertainers.
Among those contributing to the enter
tainment were:
Arthur Manville, 1. s. Goldsmith, Ha-
waiian Sextet. consisting of william M.
Sweet. John s. Bergman. Harry X. GIL
man. Leon Coleman. Clement Goo-Ou and
Arthur B. Pierce, Paul F. Grove, Odell s.
Smith. Imperial Quartet, consisting of
newton Hammer. Earl Carbauh, James
K Young and Frank Dugan. accompa-
lAcu ny 0yEOH blOQBetts Ott0 werner,
Board Of Trade Glee Club. directed by
Charles r. Bartlett: Edward Droop. Ed
win Callow. WILDER E. Fookes. win III.
Chandlee. Tom n. Chapman and the =.
Evans, Paul Quinn, Glenn M. Shaeffer.
Carl H. Panzer. w. P. Hamm, C. F, b.
Fuller. B. r. Stewart, C. L. Bowen. II
Moneyway. A. H. Langenberg, I. J. Hela-
rides, c. H. Frearck, ]. A. Sutton, C. e.
Minor. H. H. Mitchell and E. M. Dick