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Evening star., 1917-01-13
TROOPS MAY RETURN
FOR INAUGURAL DAY
Predicted District GuardSmen
at Border May Come North
in Two Months.
OTHERS ALSO EXPECTED

Unless present plans go astray. the
sd Infantry. District National Guard.
and all the other National guardsmen
on the Mexican border. aggreSating
tions ready for muster out within the
next two months, and probably in time
to permit the District boys and the
militiamen of many of the states in the
east south and middle west to take
part in the inaugural parade.
The plans of the War Department to
relieve the National euardsmen from
duty on the Mexican frontier as soon
as possible is predicted on the aimin-
istrstions new Mexican policy. involv-
ing the early withdrawal of the Per-
shfng punitive expedition from Mexican
territory and adding that force to the
regular troops guarding the bol der.
When the militiamen will Ieturn to
their home stations depends entirely on
the time il takes for the Pershing army
TO take up the patrol service now being
performed by the militiamen on tlis
side of the Mexican border. An officer
at the War Department. fully informed
of the plans of the department. today
made the prediction that all the Ma
trfct troops. would be home before
March He expressed the belief that
while no special orders would be is
sued for the return of the District
troops for the purposes of the inau:;u-
ration. they certainly would be here
in ample tim. TO take their places IN the
inaugural parade.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
TWO PERSONS PERISH
IN BIG STORM IN WEST

ST. PAUL. Mimi. January ia light
snow swept over this city today and
was believed to herald the approach Of
the driving storm that yesterday caused
the death of at least two persons in
North Dakota and Montana. Dispatches
from the west reported that posse
from Beach. n. D.. had found Pheio-
mena Musil, seven years old. who lost
her way in yesterdays storm. She was
unconscious from cold. Bismarck. \.
D.. reported a temperature today OF 2S
below zero.
Searching parties today searched
snow covei ed prairie in Montana Tor
a school teacher and one pupil. said 10
he missing The two known deaths
charged to the storm were those OF
little girl burned to death in her father
home near Wiiliston. y. ID. and OF an
other girl. frozen to death on her way
home from school. near Wibaux. Mont.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
APPEAL FOR SUPPORT.
Wives OF Austrians Called to Colors.
Saw Distress Is Frightful.

LONDON, January 13. 9:05 a m.-The
Arbeiter Zeitung of Vienna publishes a
letter to the burgomaster from the
wives of the city tramway employees
who have been called to the colors. ap-
pealing for full pay. The letter as
quoted in an Amsterdam dispatch to the
Times. says:
1--WE are in deplorable condition:
our distress is frightful. and our chill
dren are pining away"
The letter cites the increase in salary
granted to employees who have not been
called to the colors, and says that
these men. in spite of this increase
are starving. 1t continues: How, then.
with us poor creatures with our half
pay? Our wretchedness is great. On
our knees we entreat your eXcel1ency
to have compassion and grant us full
pay. Do not abandon us. Take pity on
our children"
Evening star., 1917-01-13
PLANS FOR THE INAUGURAL
BY W0MAN'S WILSON UNION
Chairmen of Committees in Charge
Of Various Features Announced
at Meeting.

Activities Of the Woman's Wilson Union.
ln cooperation with the inaugural com
nlittee On which two of it's members have
The honor Of serving-the first women
ever APPOINTED On AN inaugural commit
f-s--were organized al a meeting in the
headquarters AT the oxford Hotel last
evening
Chairiorn IN charge of various features
and special committees were announced
? foil0WS
C:rspd marshal Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh :
chairman OF hIance. Mrs. J. H. Boggs !:
chairman Of reception committee. Mr-
tt'1 bureau. Mrs. s. 5. Jaffei chairman
o publicity committee. Mrs. Marie H.
; MIN ehi, .rnan Of hotel accommoda-
;ioay. Mrs. -. r G. Bryant.
Floats and cos:uIres-Chairman Mrs
Nary e Bryan first vice chairman
Mrs Alfred Marsh second vice c:iairr1 an.
Mrs. Eugene Hoffman: members. Mrs
'hsrles = Carter. Mrs. John q. DE ls-
more. IFs. Charles W Morris. Mrg. Henry
Hull. Mrs. Prank Leonard. Mrs. Alic.
Ia arks idle. Mrs. Charlie Mitchell Miss
Hub~r. a.rs. Ross h. Pollock. Mrs. Joseph
Seal. Mis- Olive Kaufman. Mrs. NJ.
Brooks. Mrs John Cunninpham Miss
Leon Brooks. Mrs. Harry F.. Cary
Decoration Of headquarters-Chairr n.
Mrs. Eugene Hoffman: members. Mrs
Raymond Jones' Mrs Harry s Fowler.
per. Mr. Seward Williams. Mr.. Ham n rd
Threikeld. Mrs James l.. Wilmetn. Mrs.
George !" Hess. Mrs. George c Downev,
Miss lTogen Howell. Mrs. Amanda r.
Copeland Mrs. William /. King, Miss
ccpeLind Mrs william l. King
Committee IN charge AT headquarters
Chairman. karsf Hoffman: membsr<.
Charlie James. James Briscoe. Hurreli
Henley. Lawrence Smoot. George Com
stock. Fred j. Wright, Jack Riggles and
w. L. Chadwick
Evening star., 1917-01-13
FIRST MOVE IN HOUSE
AGAINST SHEPPARD BILL
Representative Cary Introduces Bill
for Referendum Covering Many
Subjects Besides Prohibition.

The first sign of an offensive move
ment against the Sheppard dry" bill
in the House was shown today in the
Introduction by Representative Cary of
Milwaukee of a bill providing an ad-
visory referendum by the people of the
District of Columbia ION certain ques-
tions relating to municipal self-gov-
ernment and representation in Con-
gress." While the referendum pro-
posed by Representative Cary covers
variety of topics, eight in all, it is
conceded at the Capitol that the pur-
pose of Representative Cary in intro
ducing the bill is to arrange for a ref
erendum on tfiS proposal to prohibit
the sale of liquor in the District.
Machinery for conducting referen-
dunn by vote of the people is outlined
in the bill. women are allowed to vote
and the handling of the referendum is
with the Commissioners.
Eight Questions to Be Submitted.
The eight questions to be made the
subject of the proposed referendum
are:
DO you recommend that Congress
grant to the District of Columbia a
model charter establishing the right of
suffrage in said District. with munich
pal self government in all local affair =?
Do you desire that the District shall
be represented in Congress by a dele
gate?
Do you favor government ownership
of telephone communication in the Dis
trict of Columbia?
Do you favor prohibition of the
liquor traffic in the District of Column
bia?
DO you favor equal suffrage for men
and women in the District
Do you favor the initiative and ref
erendum?
Do you favor the recall?
Do you favor an elective non-parti-
san commission form of city govern
ment similar to that of Des Moines
Iowa?
Do you favor public ownership of
the street railways in the District of
Columbia?
Dc you favor public ownership of all
public utilities in the District of CO.
lumbia?
Evening star., 1917-01-13
suRRENDERs AFTER SIEGE.
Alleged Murderer Gives Up Follow.
ing All-Night Fight.

CONVICTION. Ohio. January l3.-Aft-
er barricading himself in his father
in-law's home and withstanding the
efforts of a posse to capture him all
during the night, Bert Clark walked
out yesterday morning with his baoy
in his arms and surrendered to the po.
lice
He was wanted on a charge of hav.
ing killed Village Marshal II. J. Hake.
when the latter is alleged to have at
tempted to arrest him on a minor
charge Hake's head was literally
blown, off by a charge from "A shot
gun. o,.
iaiI and charge of murder was pre-
ferred against him.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
COL. C0DY's BURIAL PLACE.
Site to Be Chosen on Lookout Noun
tain, Near Denver

DENVER. January 13-Selection of a
burial place on Lookout mountain near
here for the body of William F.. Cody
tBuffalo BID, who died here last We'd
nesday. is to be made today. All of the
suggested sites are associated with
some event in Col Cody's life. One OF
them known as Colorow Point, at the
brim of peak overlooking the plains
of eastern Colorado, is said to have
been the council place of Colorow, the
Cte Indian chief. with whose band Col
Cody frequently dealt in the pioneer
days.
The body of the pioneer scout is to
lie in state in the capitol from 9 O'Clock
until noon tomorrow. The funeral serv-
ice viii occur i nthe afternoon, but the
burial Is to be deferred until next
spring. In the meantime the body viii;
be in custody of Denver Masonic or
ganiZations.
The estate of Col. William F. Cody is
estimated by Judge w. l.. Wall, for
years Col. Cody's attorney. at not to eX-
ceed SOS, 900. 1t consists, in the main.
of three ranches near Cody, Wyo., and
an equity in hotel in that town.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
WHIRLwIND COTTON FINISH.
New York Market Lonapses When
Selling Pressure Is Applied.

NEW YORK. January 13-The cot
ton market had a whirlwind hnish to-
day and one of the most severe breaks
of the entire week. Active positions
sank 81 to 50 points under the pre-
vious night. with March as low as
1913 and May 1891.
Apparently filled with stop orders.
the market collapsed when selling
pressure was applied shortly after the
first hour, and was demoralized at the
close. which was unsettled at net
decline of 25 to 50 points.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
Gifts Reached War Prisoners.

NEW YORK. January 13-"Through
the kind assistance of the English au-
thorities' every German military and
civil prisoner interned in England re-
ceived Christmas parcel or cash gift
in time for Christmas. contributed by
the German Red Cross Society, it was
announced here today by the local dele
gates of the organization This was
accomplished through the Berlin head
quarters. the statement says, while
many contributions for the purpose
were gathered in the United States.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
Houses Wrecked by Blasts.
AUTHOR DIES A HERO.
Capt. F. C. Se!ous Cheers Men On
After Mortal Wound.

LONDON. January l3. I:2e pm-
Capt. Frederick Courteney Selous. the
author and hunter. whose death in ac-
ton in East Africa was announced
January s, fell while leading an at
tack on Hhobeho. and, although
wounded. continued to encourage his
men to the last. when he was again
hit and instantly killed. according to
a special dispatch from East Africa to
Reuters Telegram Company. The
grave of Capt. Selous lies i'm the yeIdt
under the shadow of a tamarind tree
where few of his faithful comrades
are buried beside him.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
Will Reinstate Accused Chief.

CHICAGO. January 13.-Former Chief
of Police Charles c. Healey. accused OF
conspiracy and receiving thousands Of
dollars rebate from the underworld. In
TO be reinstated a captain Of police
and Immediately granted a twenty-nine
day leave of absence, II has been de-
cided. The leave of absence is In ac-
cordance with the department rule OF
granting leave during investigation Of
charges against officers.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
SALARY INCREASES
STR|CKENFROMB BILL
Senate Subcommittee Stands
Against More Pay for Fed
eraI Employees.
ACTION MAY BE UPHELD

The increases in salaries for the federal
employees provided by the House in the
legislative. executive and Judicial ap-
preparation bill were stricken from the
bill today by the subcommittee OF the
Senate appropriations committee III
charge of that measure.
This action of the subcommittee was
directed not only at the 5 and 10 per cent
horizontal increases allowed by the
House to employees receiving up 10
81, 500 a year, but at all other increases
allowed by the House. 1t was learned
following the meeting that only one
single increase in the entire Dill hao
been allowed by the subcommittee
That was for an employe of the census
bureau, and was absolutely requileu III
order to enable the bureau to prepare for
the next census.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
MUST MAKE PUBLIC APOLOGY
Man Escapes Penitentiary Term for
Attacking Sheriff.

LIMA. Ohio, January ia full Dub-
lie apology FOR ms part in the riotina
at the county Jail last August was the
sentence passed yesterday on Cha .,leg
Kline, who pleaded guilty of attacking
Sheriff Sherman Eiey with intent TO
lynch a prisoner.
Kline was first stentenced to ten
years in the penitentiahe, which was
suspended and the apology sentence
substituted.
Under the terms of the sentence the
apology must be printed in every paper
in the county in which the rio;ing took
place.
Thirty-four men have been indict ed
for taking part in the rioting when a
mob attempted to lynch negro prs
oner accused of attacking a white
woman. Four have been sent to the
penitentiary.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
MERGER PLANS APPROVED.
Switch and Signal Corporation and
Airbrake Company Combine.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. January l3-
Stockholders Of the Union Switch and
Signal Company have approved the
plan to merge that corporation with
the Westinghouse Airbrake Company,
Directors of the companies have taken
the first step toward making the con-
soIidation effective by electing repre-
sentatives OF the airbrake company to
the Union Switch and Signal Company
directorate.
w. ID. Uptegraff. president of the
switch company was named chairman
of the board of directors of the new
corporation and A. l.. Humphrey, gen
erai manager of the airbrake company,
was elected president of the merged
concerns. The stockholders of the air
brake company will meet March Is to
ratify the action OF the company s
directors.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
Freeport, ILL.,. Fire Loss 100000.

FREEPORT. H.. January i3.-Two
fires here today caused damage esti-
mated at 100000. Division offices OF
the Illinois Central railway ard the
combined freight houses of the Illinois
Central and the Chicago and North
western railways were burned, with a
loss OF $4,000. The other fire de-
stroyed the plant OF the Rawleigh
Schryer Company. makers of gasoline
engines. the loss being placed at
$250.000.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
Seek Extended Stopover.

Ia order that the thousands of inaugural
visitors may have stopover privileges
on their railroad tickets which will per-
init of their attending the federal expo
sition of Uncle Sam in his workshop"
which is to be held under the auspices
OF the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions from February IS 10 March 10. Ben
l. Prince. chairman of the transpGrta-
tion committee. is going to attend a con-
ference in New York Tuesday with the
traffic representatives Of the railroads.
The reduced rates for the Inauguration
have already been granted by the rail-
roads. but Inaugural Chairman Harper
and Committee Chairman Prince hope
that they can secure an extension of the
time during which tickets will be honored
by the railroads
The clerical work of the inaugural
committee has assumed such proportions
that Secretary Alvin G. Belt is forced to
keep office hours from twelve to fifteen
hours a day Much of the huge volume
Of mail has to receive his personal atten-
ton in addition to the vast amount of
Office managerial work that has crowded
upon hlm.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
War Decreases Swiss Population.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland. via Paris,
January IL. 11;40 p.m.-The Gazette
says that the population of Switzerland
has decreased as one consequence of the
war. According to the paper both mar
riagcs and births are much fewer, a
fact which IL attributed to the increased
cost of living.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
TOMORROW

TESTING COAL FOR THE GREATEST
FUEL PoSSIBILITIES"-The gov
ernment is attempting to fad ont
how you can get the most out of
your coal with practical suggestions
for the running cf your furnace.
AND Wit THOU. ToRcHY7" by
SEWELL FoRD-At last! Torchy
takes the fatal step! And of course
you know what that is. if you've
been following these famous Torchy
| stories.
| CONGRESS TO COUNT VOTE OF
| ELECTORAL COLLEGE IN FEBRU-
| ARY''-Eow this college which does
not actually meet does meet"
HUGHES OF AUSTRALIA"-An in
terosting article about the battling
prime minister Of Australia. who
MaEoossoN. Ea1se ssg England 0s 'SAA' E
GOVERNMENT PLANS TO POPULAR
IzE CERTAIN FOOD FISH''-Even
with the advance in price. fish are
cheaper than meat. and. if properly
prepared. quite as palatable and
wholesome.
THE EFFICIENT ONE" a charming
little story, by WILLIAM ALMoN
WOLFF.
LooKoUT'-She lives alone on the
summit of one Of the highest peaks
of western mountain range.
HOW I SPEND nv -urr-- -~uR."
as told to A. OWEN PENNEY.
SPANS ATTITUDE AS A.. lsvLAT.
Ed NEUTRAL. AND HER 7o5SFBTE
COOPERATION WITH THE UNIT
ED STATES" by CHARLES M.
PEPPER.
THE RAMBLER WRITES OF THE
CAN'T HOME OF RoKEBY.''
UNCLE SANS ANIMAL ScULPToRS
OF NATIONAL MUSEUM"
WASHINGTON HAS FOUR PICTUR-
E2nTTE pnnyl u
WHY SHOULD YOU BE SHOT TO
SAVE MET" by BRUCE BARTON.
"A PERISCoPE WAS USED BY A
UNITED STATES NAVY SHIP IN
THE CIVIL WAR"
THE SPORT OF KINGS thrilling
installment of this great serial, by
ARTHUR SoMERS ROCHE.
REVIEWS OF THE NEW BOOKS"
WHAT IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD BE
FOUND IN A 1917 CART by ERN-
EST A. STEPHENS.
THE LOVE AND AMBITION OF HIS
VIE HAS MADE KARI FRANZ
JOSEF. EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA, A
n4AA .OHAA. HEAO.'
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS AT STA.
TIoNS NEAR THE NORTH. POLE
by FRANK G. CARPENTER.
DILEMMA OF GERMAN PRINCES IN
P1CK1NG THEIR WIVES" by
STERLING HEILIG.
IN THE
SUNDAY STAR
Evening star., 1917-01-13
LAWSON MUST GIVE
ALL DATA ON LEAK
House Empowers Rules Com.
mittee to Compel Witnesses
to Testify.
ARE ISSUED

A resolution to empower the rules
committee to compel witnesses In the
leak" inquiry to answer all questions
in relation TO the investigation was
adopted without objection today by
the House.
The resolution specifically provides
that witnesses shall he compelled to
give all the information they have.
whether hearsay or otherwise. This
provision was included to compel an
swers, particularly by Thomas w.
Lawson
Lawson Is Subpoenaed.
Lawson has been subpoenaed to re-
appear.
The resolution applies to both of
Representative Woods resolutions SO
that no person. whose name has been
connected with the Investigation. will
escape testifying.
Lawson probably viii he the first
witness called. James X. Reilly. manag-
ing news editor of the Wall street
Journal. will he asked for more details
about how his reporter learned that
brokers' private wires had advised Wall
street or the coming of the Presidents
hotc oi i'tttfnbeT
Brokers to Be Heard.
Members OF Lockwood a. Co. New
York brokers. will be among early
witnesses. Other brokers to he called
are F. w. McKinnon OF Chicago. whose
firm. Thompson & McKinnon. was al
legged by Representative Wood in his
frst appearance before the COMMITTEES
to have sent advance notices OF the
coming of the note to one OF its branch
Offices. and Donald Mcdonald. Boston
broker. who is said To have conferred
with Lawson about the leak.
Lawson Here Monday.
Lawson. in a telegram to Chairman
Henry. signified his intention to be here
Monday. Mcdonald also has advised the
committee that he will appear when
ever il desires to hear him. He is re-
ported to have received names from
Dawson in connection with the leak"
Representative Bennet said today
that he would insist on recalling Bernard
a thorough Investigation of the mes-
saEes sent through the local western
Union and Postal Telegraph Company's
office December 20. All OF THESE
books and papers were subpoenaed this
week, but the committee never exAms
ined them.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
CRUISER GROUNDS
DURING DENSE FOG
The Milwaukee in Trouble Off
Eureka, CaI.-Tugs Sent
to Her Aid. !

EUREKA, Cal, January 13.-The
United States cruiser Milwaukee went
on the shore near this point today. The
Milwaukee was aiding in an attempt to
salvage the submarine HIS, which went
ashore several weeks ago.
The Milwaukee grounded inside the
first line of breakers at 4:25 am. in a
dense fog. Marine experts here said it
was doubtful if she could be pulled off.
The coast guard crew which rescued
the crew of the H-3 went up the beach
at daybreak.
Tugs Sent to Aid Cruiser.
Tugs were sent to the assistance of
the Milwaukee. which was said to be
in no immediate danger. The Milwau-
kee is a first-class cruiser. assigned to
duty as tender for coast torpedo YES
sells.
Difficulties of war vessels in these
parts began December IA. when the
submarine H-3, coming down the coast
with the HI and H-2. ran ashore two
miles above the entrance to Humboldt
bay, having turned too soon in making
the harbor. Her crew was rescued with
difficulty.
Last Wednesday the Milwaukee. the
monitor Cheyenne and another boat
tried to pull the H-3 out of the sand.
A seaman was drowned off the Mil
waukee when a boat upset, but the
submarine was not moved.
Coast Guard Cutter to Assist.
SAN FRANCISCO. January 13-The
United States coast guard cutter Nc
Culioch was ordered to go from here
to Eureka to assist the Milwaukee.
Boats usually require eighteen hours
for the trip.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
POWDER LETS GO,
WRECK|NG HOUSES
Two Men Missing; Two Others
Seriously Hurt at Haskell,
N. J., Plant.

NEW YORK. January 13.-Four hun
dred thousand pounds of powder was
destroyed by fire and explosion at the
Haskell. NJ j.. plant of the du Pont
Powder Company. at $40 o'clock last
night.
No estimate Of the damage was given
By Haskell officers. who said statements
might be forthcoming today at the
companys headquarters at Whining
ton. Del.
Two Men Are Missing.
An official statement by the du Pont
Powder Company says that two men
are missing and two are seriously in
jured. Seven other men suffered slight
injuries. The statement says the acci-
dent was caused by the explosion of a
glazing barrel in which the finishing
touches are put on sinokeless powder,
and THAT an investi CATION into the
the officials that there was no incen-
diarism or malicious action on the part
of any one. The statement further says:
says:
"Tabulations made by the company
show that the percentage of loss and
the number of fires and casualties suf-
fered at the various plants since the
making of war munitions began is no
greater than before the war
No Shells at Plant.
Haskell. the scene of other explosions
which have cost lives. did not witness
the spectacular incidents which accom-
panied the fire and explosion on the
day before at Kingsland. another New
Jersey town. There were no shells
stored awaiting shipment for war pur-
poses in Europe and the devastation
was not so widespread.
Only powder was being manufactured
Lat Haskell After nine explosions with
in ten minutes. ton after ton of pow
der fiared up until the blaze burned so
brightly that il was visible at points
many miles away. Several of the de-
donations were heard as far north as
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Houses Wrecked by Blasts.
Haskell residents who fed from the
scene found their homes wrecked when
they returned today. In other towns
the deputy sherffs spent the night
guarding banks. public buildings and
dwellings where all glass panes had
been shattered.
1t was estimated that the loss TO glass
alone would amount to several hundred
thousand dollars.
The death OF Mrs. Peter Gould an
elderly woman who lay i'll at her home,
vas attributed today to the shock.
Evening star., 1917-01-13
GERARD SPEECHMAy
FORCE ASTATEMENT
State Department Finds Text
Is Substantially Same
as Reported.
WIDE COMMENT ABROAD

Ambassador Gerard's much discussed
speech on his return to Berlin. in
which he was quoted as saying that
never since the beginning of the war
have the relations between the United
States and Germany been as cordial as
now" was reported substantially as
made. it was said at the State Depart
ment today. The full text of his speech
has been received at the department.
and officials declared that on first ex-
animation it appears to be practically
as contained in news dispatches.
The text will be examined carefully
and it is probable some announcement
will be made later. 1t is stated Off ,ial-
ly that the departments request of the
ambassador to send on his exact words
is in no way reproof to him, but is a
customary procedure.