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Evening star., 1917-01-10
COLD WAVE DUE TO HIT
WASHINGTON TOMORROW
May Be Preceded by Rain, Turning
Into Snow, Tonight-Storm
Warnings on Coast.

One of the most pronounced cold waves
of the season is due to hit Washington
by tomorrow morning. probably preceded
by rain, turning into snow tonight, and
sending thermometers down to approxi-
mately twenty degrees above zero to-
morrow. The weather bureau announces
that the severe cold wave is coming
from the great lakes. and predicts that
it will last several days.
The weather bureau today sent out a
warning. announcing that a storm has
moved with great rapidity east-soutl-
eastward from the west Canadian prov
inces to the upper Ohio valley. and is
being followed by the cold wave. The
storm will move eastward. 1t Is causing
SHOWS in the great lakes region. the up
per Mississippi valley and the north
plains states, and light rains in the mid
die Atlantic and New England states
Storm warnings were ordered on the
coast from the Virginia capes to East
port, Me, as the western disturbance
will be attended by strong shifting winds
which will become northwest tonight
and reach gale force.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
sALEsMANsH1p CLUB FORMED.
Two Hundred Washingtonians Take
Part in Meeting for Organization.

Organization of the Salesmanship
Club of Washington was effected at a
meeting held in the Chamber of Com
merce rooms. About 200 persons were
present
William F. GUIDE opened the meeting
The principal address of the evening
was made by E. E. Perrine. president of
the Salesmanship Club of Denver. Mr.
Perrine analyZed salesmanship. treat
ed IL from a scientific standpoint and
gave many illustrations of the best
methods. The club is to meet alternate
Tuesdays, the next meeting being
scheduled for January %. at which
time an address is to be delivered by
Robert G.. Wall.
These officers were chosen: President.
G. G. Reiniger: first vice president P.
w. H. Snyder: second vice president.
Mccarthy Hanger: treasurer. John
Poole; secretary. c. e. Harrington;
executive committee, William F. GUIDE,
H. L. Mooney. w. X. Evans. J. c. De
vilbis, Max Fischer. Morris w. Sheldon,
Z. e. Rogers. F. c. Steward, George c.
Jordan and John NJ. Cherry.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
HEARING ON TAX BILL.
Senator Jones Measure on Division
of Assessed Levies to Be Taken Up.

A hearing on bill introduced by
Senator Jones Washington for the
division Of taxes assessed against
property which has been subdivided
and sold. so that the original owner
and the purchaser shall bear each his
fair share Of the burden. is TO be given
before the subcommittee on judiciary
Of the Senate District committee at
1890 o'clock tomorrow morning Sen
ator Pomerene of Ohio is chairman OF
the subcommittee. Webster Ballinger
has requested hearing
The District Commissioners have re-
ported the Senate committee favorably
on this measure.
On Friday morning at 10 o'clock a
hearing will be given by the subcom
mittee on education and labor. of the
Senate District committee on the Pome-
rene bill for the retirement and pension
OF public school teachers in the Dis
trict.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Urged to Make Subscriptions.

In reporting for the finance CON-
mittee Corcoran Thorn. the vice chair
man, stated that many members of the
inaugural committee have not yet made
their subscriptions and urged that they
do so at once.
Maj. Raymond W. Pullman. chairman
of the public order committee, is send
ing out about 500 invitations to promi-
nent citizens who are invited to work
with the police department on Inaugu-
ration day. Many of these have had
their names suggested by the Chamber
of Commerce, and Board of Trade.
About 325 pledges of active assistance
have already been received. Maj. Pull
man wants to make his committee 100
per cent efficient and active. The first
meeting of this public order committee
is to be called for about January 25.
1t is the last inaugural committee to be
named.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
OPPOSITION IN SENATE
TO RAISING CLERKS PAY
Proposed Increase in Federal De-
partments Objected To on Account
of Treasury Deficit.

Strong opposition to the proposed in
creases in salaries for the federal
clerks has developed among Senate
democrats, it was learned today. The
opposition has been aroused by the fact
that the federal Treasury is facing a
deficit of some s300.000,000 at the close
Of the next fiscal year unless some
means are taken to reduce expenditures
and to increase revenues.
The democratic caucus OF the Senate,
il was learned. adopted resolution at
it's meeting Monday night which put
the caucus on record as willing to sup
port the appropriations committees in
any recommendations they may make
for the curtailment of expenses.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
FACING TRIAL, DISAPPEARS.
Elliott P. Buckner, Alleged white
SLAYER" Is MISSING.

Elliott p. Buckner, colored. charged
with being white SLAYER" came from
Philadelphia to stand trial in Criminal
Division / today. and was seen in
the corridors of the courthouse shortly
before the convening of court When
Justice Gould called the case against
Buckner. his attorneys. Robert /. Mil
Ter and Michael F. Mangan, were un-
able TO locate him and the court had
to adjourn. bench warrant was then
issued for his arrest. as he is at liberty
on bail.
Counsel stated that Buckner excused
himself with the remark that he would
be back in a minute. They were unable
to say whether he had lost his way In
the mazes of the building or whether
he had changed his mind about facing
the court and jury.
Evening star., 1917-01-10

for the punishment of persons who re-
fuse to testify before the leak" inquiry
committee was introduced by Repre-
sentative Caldwell, New York. 1t would
make it unlawful for any one to dis
obey any House order. writ or process,
or to ''misbehave" during hearing
before any House committee. or to
neglect to comply with such a com
mittees order to produce pertinent
documents or, after subpoena, to refuse
to take oath and testify. Any federal
court would be authorized to punish
the offender for contempt.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
THEATER MANAGER ARRESTED.
Representative Johnson Alleges He
Failed to Keen Clear Aisle,

On complaint of representative Ben
Johnson an investigation was made at
the Columbia Theater last night which
resulted in the arrest of Lawrence
Beatus. the manager. on charge of
violation of the police regulations.
In an information sworn to at Police
Court today by Capt c. e. E. Flather
of the first precinct, it is charged the
manager did fail to maintain an un-
obstructed passage and aisle for dis
tance of at least three feet between
the rear row of seats upon each floor
and the nearest wall and partition
The case was continued for hear
ing January IT and Mr.. Beatus gave $50
collateral for his appearance at trial
Evening star., 1917-01-10
FORCE WAY ACROSS
PUTNA|N IN MOLDAV|A
Germans Rapidly Developing
Attack to the North of
FokShani.
THRUST FOR PANTZIN

| Field Marshal Won Mackensen is rap
idly developing his attack north of
| Fokshani, and already has succeeded
in forcing a passage of the Putna,
across which the Russians in southern
Fokshani bridgehead position, protect
| ing the Sereth line in this important
central sector
Won Mack kensen's thrust here ap-
parently has the railroad town of
Pantzin for its objective, as Pantzin.
which lies some thirteen miles north
of Fokshani. is on the short railway
line from Terutchiu. linking the two
north and south lines running through
Moidavia behind the Russian front.
At last accounts the Teutonic forces
We're only some five miles from Pant
zin the capture of which would inter-
fere seriously with the movement of
Russian troops and supplies to the
railway running northwest through
Ocna and virtually paralleling the Mol
davian frontier line.
Retreat Back of Sereth.
While the German headquarters
statement today claims only the gain
ing of footing on the opposite bank
of the Putna Immediately north of
Fokshani. the Russians have been
| cleared entirely from the vicinity of
that stream toward the southeast. and
have been forced to retreat back of the
Sereth river itself. the last of their de-
fensive positions along this line.
Nearer the Danube Berlin indicates
that stubborn counter attacks have
been made by the Russians, but de-
clares the Austro-German positions
have been maintained against these
thruSts.
In the battles of the past two days
the Teutonic armies have added some
1.450 prisoners to the $500 they took
in the previous operations around FOX
sham.
Russ Counter Attacks Fail.
BERLIN, January 10. by wireless to
Sayville.-Counter attacks made by the
Russians yesterday along the northern
| Rumanian front were beaten back with
heavy losses. it is announced officially
The Russians were driven back farther
along the Kasino valley. Teutonic
troops advancing north of Fokshani
gained a footing on the left bank of
the Putna river.
Beyond the Putha the Russians were
compelled in one sector to retire from
their positions and retreat behind the
River Sereth. The statement follows:
THE Russians and Rumanians vainly
trieu 10 Tecdpture the neISnt positions
on both sides of the Suchitza valley
that had been taken from them. Coun-
ter attacks launched with strong forces
failed, with most sanguinary losses.
The enemy was pushed back farther
both north and south of the Kasino
valley
I'm the engagements of the past two
days six officers. 900 men and three
machine guns fell into our hands.
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen: North of Fokshani we
succeeded in gaining a footing on the
left bank of the Putna. Between
Fokshani and Fundeni we forced the
defeated enemy to give up his posi-
tons behind the Putna and retreat be-
hind Sereth. Prisoners to the number
| of $50 were brought in.
AT the mouth of the Rimnik -Sarat
we maintained against several hostile
| thrusts the progress we had achieved
by attack"
Evening star., 1917-01-10
FOR ARCHIVES BUILDING SITE.
Senator Poindexter Would Further
Closing of Needed Streets or Alleys.

Senator PoindeXter OF WashlngtOn
has introduced in the Senate bill to
amend the act providing for: a national
archives building in Washington which
would give authority to close streets or
alleys such as may be necessary in
order to combine several portions Of
land for a site for the building. If nec-
essary.
The bill also limits the price that
may be paid for site to 100000 In
the law $1,500.000 is provided for the
building, which Is to be constructed
80 that 1t may be added to from time
to time as more space becomes neces-
Sary.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
SHIP BOUND FROM US.
TORPEDOED OFF ENGLA AND

NEW ORLEANS. January I0.-The
British steamer Alexandrian. owned
and operated by the I.eyland line. has
been .torpedoed and sunk. presumably
near the English coast, according to a
telegram received by local officials of
the company today from the company's
New York office. The Alexandrian sailed
from New Orleans December 81 for
Liverpool and carried about 1000 bales
Of cotton in addition to miscellaneous
cargo.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
New Commerce Representatives.

j. p. Collins and Mrs. Laura V. Damn
of the census bureau. J. p. Mckeon of
the bureau of standards and c. H. Nc
Ginis Of the bureau of fisheries las
night were elected by the Commerce
Branch of the Federal Employees Union
as additional Representatives on the
board of representatives. The meeting
was held in the Oldest Inhabitants Hall.
18th and II streets northwest.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Christian Endeavor Rally Tonight.

The January Christian Endsavor Union
meeting is to be held at the First Conere-
gational Church. 10th and G streets north
west, tonight at o'clock. II will be a
pastors meeting and will take the form
OF a Christian Endeavor rally. the general
The speakers OF the evening will be DR..
Earle Wilfiey. New Endeavors and Con-
verts''; DIR. John Britain Clark, Life
Work Recruits: Rev. Robert Coe. The
Quiet HouT
Evening star., 1917-01-10
HEARINGS ON LEAK
END FOR PRESENT
by his employer in New York. jamie
son said he had been SO informed.
M n d n TaoL II. coue

Cornelius Ford, the public printer, tes-
titled that he obtained his first informa-
ton regarding the note from the news
papers and did not know when 1t was
being printed in the government plant
W. J. McEvoy. assistant superintendent
of work at the plant, described every
step taken in the printing of the note
and said he was certain there was no
leak in the government Office.
William S. Odlin of the International
News Service testified that his service
on December 20 sent no dispatches re-
garding the note except an anounce-
ment to the New York Office after 4
O'Clock In the afternoon that note was
coming for morning release and SINH
lar confidential announcement to editors
c. W. Barron, head of Dow Jones and
Company, was directed by formal sup
poena to bring papers and records of his
office for "Wednesday. December 20:
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Urges the Experiment.

Why not make the experiment n, =.
postal telephone? And where be,,.r
than in Washington? The goyernnan,
Is the greatest patron. paying abou,
100000 a year. or about half the
necessary interest charge II won,d
insure complete control of its conn-
munications in safeguarding it's ex.cu-
tive and military affairs at the sea, n,
the government The postal cbier.
would be here TO settle the pro6I.r,.
arising in the light OF direct erner;1
ence. and Congress could observs a.
rsctly, too. with what success The -
pertinent Is conducted. There will hs
a postal surplus by July 1 of some ,en
millions- The Washington telenbons
system is set at less than S7oeO 0oo
This surplus represents the profits n,
the parcel post. the youngest memhe,
Of the postal family. Why not use tbs
gold thus brought In in INTRODUCING a n
even more useful servant to the peo.
pleT''
Before adjournment of the committe "a
for the day. j. l. Swayze. general coun-
sci for the local telephone company
addressed the committee briefly. ~
said emphaticsily that he proposed 10
meet every statement made by Mr. Lewis
with facts and figures. which would
break down the weight of his Testimony
before the committee.
The conmittee Will meet tomorrow
morning a. 10 o'clock.
Evening star., 1917-01-10

Continued from First Page)
Stockholm and Auckland. New Zealand,
unlimited rates combined are but
sI41.32
In 1914 the average cost of the local
call in Washington was AZ cents. or
si.2l per 100. In Buffalo it was four
nfths of cent. or 10 cents per 100.
The Washington rate held down the
use OF the phone to an average of S23
calls per annum. while in Buffalo the
low rate gave utilization of 2 700
calls The system of measured serv-
ice rates in use in Washington lock ed
up the phone and condemned IL 10
about one-third of its natural use
Indeed. 32.if2 subscribers. having
limited service. used their phones an
average OF only 5sS calls tba, ,a.r
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Variance in Views.

This resolution was variously inter-
preted by democratic senators today.
Some of them took the position that the
resolution put the democratic caucus on
record as being opposed to the and
10 per cent increases provided for gov
ernment employees Of the lower grades
in the legislative. executive and judi
clal appropriation bill and the agricul-
turaI bill as they passed the House.
Other senators took the view that
there was nothing specific about the
resolution; that il did not instruct the
appropriation committees. but merely
vent on record as supporting the com
miftees in any efforts looking toward
economy which the committees might
make.
The subcommittee of the Senate ap-
nropriations committee met at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon to consider the
legislative, executive and judicial ap-
nropriation bill, including the question
of increases in salaries.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
What 1t Would Cost.

A responsible telephone manufacture
ing and construction company, through
its engineers. has submitted to the an
thorities statement showing wba, ~
would cost the postal system to oner.ta
the Washington telephone system. T.,
would cost szo.3l per phone. which wonIa
include interest at 3 per cent and d.
probation They advise tariff of ~,
per annum. including 600 free calls and
2 cents per added call. As the svs,.r,
Increases under these low tarIffs 70
number in Stockholm. Sweden. tbe Sns,
per phone. they say. would be $3.50 snd
the message rate could be made a rsn,
a cal, the VIZ annual tarif TO fncIuds
l.2oo calls, The utilization at 2 cents
call would not likely fall beow snn
and at cent call not below 1900 =. IIs
In a city Ike Washington. At a dolI.r
IA month few homes would be denfed a
telephone.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Medals and Certificates.

D. J. Callahan. formally reported the
action of the advisory council in decid-
ing to print but three gold medallion
medaIs-these to be presented to the
President the Vice President and the
of Commissioner Oliver p. Newman. he
said. that he had been authorized to re-
mort later on the advisability of dis
tributing engraved certihcates to the
more than $500 committeeman. He es-
timated that $1,000 would cover the
work of his committee-about $500 for
the gold medals and $500 for silk badges
to be worn by the committeeman.
Conrad H. Syme. reporting for the
legislative committee, of which he is
mittee will meet on the 18th. At that
time it is expected that amendments
will be approved obviating the legisla-
tive difficulties of four years ago and
that these measures will be sent
promptly to the chairmen of the Con-
gress committees.
In the headquarters of the decora-
tions committee. 141S Pennsylvania
avenue. various styles of decoration are
displayed. There are model stands and
balconies, and photographs of these will
he distributed among the business
houses along Pennsylvania avenue in
an effort to encourage more uniform
and harmonious decorations This was
d. owen, who also announced that his
six subcommittees will be appointed
and at work this week.
James S. Easby-Smith announced that
there will be a meeting of the court of
honor committee, of which he is chair
man. tomorrow evening at s O'clock
John Is. Colpoys for the committee on
reviewing stands and privileges. dis
shall retain the privileges
of all stands along the Avenue west of
I4th street in an effort to increase the
fund to meet inaugural expenditures.
On motion of Corcoran Thorn it was de-
c;ded that this matter should be de-
cided by the advisory council after a
renort on the advisability of such
reseryation had been made by the com
mittee Of which Mr. Colpoys is chair
man. Mr. Colpoys called attention to
the increasing cost of materials, in
stancing that bolts for one stand. which
So 800. .
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Mr.. Baruch Makes Denial.

Bernard Baruch of New York. stock
national defense. was on the stand for
short time yesterday afternoon. He
denied he had any advance information
on the Presidents peace note. the Ger
man peace proposal or Lloyd Georges
speech. He said he had taken the short
side Of the market from December II
to December 90, because he believed II
to be the proper attitude.
His first knowledge of the Presidents 8
note came to him, Mr.. Baruch said, in
the newspapers ot December 21- He
denied absolutely the story that he
conferred with Secretary Tumulty, and
aid he had no knowledge of "A. Cur
it's" whose signature was aftixed TO the
letter on which Representative wood
based most OF his assertions before the
committee.
Departing from the dsect line of the
Investigation. Chairman Henry asked:
sSuppose. Congress should pass law
requiring all these stock exchanges TO
be incorporated and requiring that all
transactions be made a matter of pub
Tic record would that not have good
effect?"
IT do not think So the witness re-
plied. LAS 1t is today every transac-
ton is recorded. and must be. l do
not see what could be gained
Mr.. Sabin Corroborates Mr.. Lawson.
Charles H. Sabin. president OF the
Guaranty Trust Company of New YORK.
who was brought here on subpoena
az the suggestion of Mr. Lawson, just
-. he was about to leave for Europe
on his honeymoon, reached the witness
stand shortly after his boat had sailed
from New York.
Sabin frankly corroborated story by
Lawson to the effect that in October
newspapers to his Office and told them
| that he had reason to believe that the
German government was about to ask
| President Wilson to suggest peace to
the allies. This information. he said,
| came to him through sources not con-.
nected with the United States govern
ment. and he gave it out because he
/ felt that the country was entitled to
: know IL because of the effect such
move would have on the affairs OF the
nation.
| He denied that he was impelled in
| any way to make the move by stock
market holdings. declaring he never
| had sold a share of stock short in his
/ life and was not in the market on the
! day the Teak" is supposed to have oc-
| Cured
who was called at the suggestion of
| representative Wood. read into the
record a statement denying that he was
| in any way connected with leak"
! or that he ever had sold short in his
| life. He was excused after testifying
| briefly.
Not Author of Letter.
| Allan Curtis of Boston. called by the
! committee on suggestion that he
might be the "A. Curtis" who wrote to
| In.urosautatiye Wood occunied fha
stand long enough to deny that he was
| the writer. He wrote his signature for
| the committee that 1t might be COM
pared with that of the unidentified
Fsjnformanf' and then left the stand.
IA bill desia aaed especially TO provide
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Urges Longer Rate Privilege.

Ben L. Prince. reporting for the
transportation committee. advised that
a representative should go to New York
to attend the meeting on Tuesday of
the trunk line association to secure
action extending the reduced rate priv
ileges for a longer inaugural period.
The privilege as granted now would
cause the return of most inaugural
visitors to their homes by March s.
which would give very many of them
but one stay-over day in the National
Capital.
George r. Linkins, for the civic associa-
tions, and Maj Gen. Carroll A. Devol. for
the military. reported that many organi-
cations are being lined up for the parade.
features.
Harry King. chairman of the fireworks
committee announced that the advisory
council had promised him $4,000 for the
fireworks display. and the inaugural COM
mittee confirmed this appropriation.
Evening star., 1917-01-10
Many Democrats Oppose Increases.

II is known that number OF the
democratic senators are strongly op-
nosed to permitting any salary in
creases at this time. when deficit mast
he met. Senator Hoke Smith of Geor-
,;a said to be the author of the reso-
,ution adopted In the caucus. today
stated that he would fight any increases
in salary whatever at this time. 1t is
A,,own also that Senator Kern of In
diana. the democratic leader of the
Senate. is opposed to increases in sal
aries of employees receiving over $1,000
year.
ON the other hand. ii is understood
tbat several of the senators in the
democratic caucus refused to vote on
the economy resolution Monday night.
and that they refused to consider
Themselves bound IL the resolution
shall be interpreted to mean that they
must oppose any increase in salaries.
Senator Hoke Smiths Position.
with a 100000. 600 deficit in view.
tbis is no time to increase the salaries
of government employees" said Sena-
tor Hoke Smith today. II believe that
al least sI50.OO0.00 of that deficit
should be met by economy. We are
trying in every way to keep down ex-
penses and to keep up the revenue.
The government employees must be pa
tient and not seek increases at this
time"