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Evening star., 1918-04-13
WAR OFFICE TO GET
ANOTHER SRAKE-UP
Gen. Williams Slated to Head
Ordnance Branch and Other
Changes Promised.

At their weekly conference with Wal
Department oficials today Senate MILL
tary committee members said they were
advised that further and important re-
organization was planned and that
Brig Gen. Williams will be appointed
chief of ordnance, probably through re-
tirement Of Mai. Gen. Crozier. now
serving on the super war council.
Assistant Secretary Stettinius is to
have complete charge Of production.
The reorganization announced yester-
day by which Maj. Gen. Goethals is to
have charge OF distribution and trans
portation OF Army materials. the sena-
tors were told, is but the forerunner Of
other changes which probably will be
announced within a week. especially in
the ordnance bureau.
Expect Big Improvement.
That the reorganization plans will
effect a great improvement was the
opinion Of senator's to whom they
were disclosed today.
Improvement in the transportation
situation was reported by the senators
council. More ships have been So
cured. and 1t was said the round trips
to Europe are being shortened and
more efficient handling, both Of men
and freight, obtained.
Large numbers" Of American troops
are being rushed to Europe as fast as
1t is possible to send them and provide
for their maintenance, members Of the
We're informed. N 'A''
Evening star., 1918-04-13
DR.. KELLOGG LECTURES
ON BELGIUM INVASION
Military Necessity and Weak Giving
Way to Strong, German Theories,
He Said.

Germany invaded Belgium. not only
on the plea OF the military necessity OF
getting at France. but also on the tho
ory that the weak should give way to
the strong, DR.. Vernon Kellogg, pro-
lessor Of biology at Leland Stanford
University. declared In . lecture at ths
Friends School. 1903 I street, last night.
Prof Kellogg gave graphic descrip-
tion Of what he saw and heard during
the two years he spent az special en-
voy with the Belgian RELIEF commission.
With Herbert Hoover, now United
States food administration. Prof. Kel-
Iogg witnessed the scenes Of dcstruc-
ton which the Huns left In their wake
Is they swept through Belgium to con-
ouer France.
His narration Of the breaking mp OF
Belgian homes and the doporfstiof, 81
the women to do mans work IN Gar.
many was -fseture Of the lecture.
Germans in France and Bslgium."
Following the lecture the speaker was
entertained at reception by M. mi
Irs Thomas W. sidwell
Evening star., 1918-04-13
THERE MUST BE NO RETIREMENT, i.
HAIG TELLS BRITISH ARMIES

LONDON April 1z-Fed Marshal Sir Douglas Has in special
Of the addressed " ranks of the British France
and Flanders"
"Three ago his terrific attacks
against ymle front His objects from
French channel destroy the British
I'm spite Of throwing already LOG divisions into the battle and
enduring
little progress toward his goals.
"We this the determined fighting and selfsacrifce of
Words fail the which feel for
splendid resistance offered all ranks of under the
most trying circumstances.
tired would victory
will belong which holds out the longest The
rapidly in force support There
other but to fight It out.
position be held to the last There must be
retirement With backs to the wall and believing the Justice
freedom Of mankind depend alike the conduct of
this sritical moment"
JOFFRE'S FAMOUS ORDER
Issued on the Eve Marne September g.
1914
Of engaging battle which the fate Of the
country remind that the time has
looking backward Every effort must be made to attack
Troops that longer advance must
themselves be killed
rather
tolerated"
Evening star., 1918-04-13
DRAFT INDUCTION 4
CHOICE SOON ENDS
Call Made for "Red- -Bloodefa =
to Apply for Assignment to J
Special Trades. II!

District men within the draft age
have opportunity until April q to ens
list for special service In various
trades. The opportunity closes April
81. on which date local boards must
report to Acting AdJutant General Dan-
iel J. Donovan for the District tha
number of voluntary enlistments.
Ad1t. Gen. Donovan will make a rec
port to Provost Marshal General Grove
der April so. Following the receipt Of
similar reports from the nation at
large Gen. Crowder will order allot<
ments for the several staB and fox
the District.
Red -blooded Americans within the;
draft age. step forward" says an ana
nouncement of the present 4opportun>F
ity.
Present yourselves to your local,
boards at the earliest possible momenf
and list your names :nr.,aa for this !, sefyiS fys
branches Of the service will receive
material personal benefit. which wtc
aid them In advancement both In thet4
your country with the skill which 10,
yours" |
Below is a list of skilled occupations
for which the Army needs men. and
for which registrants are asked TO vol-ef
Air-brake inspectors. angis-ironq
smiths. auto mechanics and heiper4I
General. engine. magneto o~ tgnition) n
helpers. boatbuilders and helpers. boil4l
ermaksrs and helpers. brakeman. hag@
men or conductors tratlroaAl. etc
bricklayers, buglers. carpenters anon
helpers tship. BRIDE, house. scninsFeus, scsissrs
wood; chauffeurs (auto. truck or tract
tori: chemists. clerks Nailroad or gem;
eral): scobblers, commtsoAxy storeS'
cooks. cranemen. hoistmen. pile drivsra
or shovel operators; crusher operetoras
dispatchers. engius: draftsmen (gent1
eral. surveying. machine design. or
tricaf, railroad or computingl. engi<
neers and nremen Qocomctive). elec<
tricians general, armature wtnder or
wiremen), floor hands (shipyard). .fore]
earthwork. ship or railroad1. foremen
| tgyratory or jaw crusher), gas plant
| workers (acetylsne. hydrogen. oxygens
poison, illumination or compressor)s
| tories. hostlers, locomotive; Inspectors
| car (raflroad);, inspectors, looomotivea:
| instrument makers and repafrmen len>
cheering, optical or slsctrtcAl), line<
men telegraph or tsleohonel. machin-
or railroad), mechanics. general; mes
! teorologists or physieists. mine or quarry
| workers and helpers. drEl runnerA
foromen. powdermsn or pumpmen. mos
tor cyclists. moldsrs. painters. photogs
raphers. plumbers or pipe httsrs. rangs
ers, forest: repairmen. car: riGgero
| bridge. building or ship). eaddiers or
iharnessmakers. sailmAkers. tentmakero
or other canvas workers. section banda
| (railroad), steersmen. shsetiron works
ers and helpers, solderers or unsmitha
stenographers. surveyors. 1syeimens
Evening star., 1918-04-13

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and made barren by continuous hgha.
ing.
to mass their forces. that they know
the character Of the German drives. te
was stated. The first drive was reckonsd
with SO far as it's point Of attack was
concerned, but It is considered probable
that the tremendous force OF the Ger.
man effort with its mass upon mass OF
men advancing to willing death. only
to be followed by more, had been
counted upon.
If the Germans try that operation
again, 1t was said, they must weaksn
points along their line to Amass the msn
to carry it out, and the allies also viii
be able to gather enough men In the
same fashion to meet X.
Now the allies have the asset Of Gen.
Foch. That fact alone. in conjunction
with the fact that one man II supreme
commander. gives the allies an advAn.
tage whHh, while not yet evident. II
considered a factor that will bo
reckoned with at any time now. with
his customary rsticence Gen. foch has
not been heard from, but thak tact -
enough. military men state. to create
confidence that the silent gta1<s amonR
allied generaIs is planning refaiiatSon
which may bring . cheering msoaga to
the allied nations
Evening star., 1918-04-13
SENATE LEADERS LAY
0VERMAN BILL ASIDE
No Prospect Of EARLY Vote and
Other Legislation Il
Pressing.

With no prospect Of an early vote on
the Overman bill authorizing the
President to coordinate the various
government departments. the Senate
leaders have determined to lay that
measure aside in order to dispose OF
the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill. which Is awaiting
action.
Renewal Of discussion Of the reorgani-
xation bill is planned some time next
week, with the administration spokes-
men announcing determination to In
sist upon its passage unamended. On
the other hand the opposition IL prepar-
ing to continue the fight for limiting
the Presidspt's authority.
Urges Temperate" Attitude.
Senator cummins Of Iowa, republican
returned to his attack on the measure
yesterday. while Senator Hollis of New
Hampshire, democrat. spoke in its de-
fense In the second lengthy address
the Iowa senator had made in opposi-
ton to the bill, Mr.. Cummins deploreo
what he called q disposition on the pars
Of the President to criticise those who
conscientiously oppose administrator
policies and urged q more "temperate
attitude.
Senator Cummins praised the Presi.
dent and his high ideals and pleqseo
non.partisan loyalty to the CHIEF execu-
tive in doing everything possible to
assist him in winning the war Dut
added:
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Senate Adjourns Out of
Respect to the Memory
of Louisiana Member

The Senate today adopted resolutions
Of regret upon the death of Senator
|Broussard Of Louisiana, and as q mark
Of further respect to his memory. ad-
journed.
Senator Randell presented the resolu-
ton as soon as the Senate assembled
at noon. Provision was made for the
appointment Of q committee OF senator's
to attend the funeral of Senator Brous-
Sard.
Evening star., 1918-04-13
FUEL MEN ALARMED
BY CRISIS At MINES
Works Closed, Miners Hungry
and Car Service Falls Off
Brings Request for Action.

CIosed cna1 rtr>. h,,nver of fha IN.
employed, diversion of mine labor to
other industries and possible coal fam
inc are Conditions nurturbfnx the fuel
..s....-. a.r.,,ra.
sonl n.str..ion. sSaF snol .Ase ~ ies
The fuel administration IN frankly
-. -..... -. s....,.
1i@1 nieu- m VI ssn1 Ieaues. ~.
steps to keep the mines suppaed WIN
.ax.,,,..,..,,. .h,,, -. hA.n an.
s'a1'liu1s A s..'on' which nos
prfsed OF the facts.
Coal mines in many sections are be-
e.Ae ~ su ~ " .s.,.-
portation faculties. heduced pfoooo-
tfon and unemployment have reached q
serious stage. ..,s.
in West Virginia the labor problem II
giving officials the most concern. Some,
1900 miners are reported in danger
shutting down. A telegram to the fuel
administration from the local OF the
United Nine Workers Of America for
district. No. II. Taylor county, com
prising a large number Of mines Of the
Paramount district. tells OF this cond1-
ton.
a 500 Men Idle
An average Of approximately $500
men have been idle per day in the Fair
unt-Clarksburg fields, according to
figures in the possession of the Ma
tfonaI Coal Association. In Iowa. ILL.,
nois, Ohio. and Pennsylvania, and prao-
tically every other bituminous coal
producing state, q similar condition IL
declared to exist. :.
Miners are becoming dissatisfied. A
serious loss OF mine labor u threatened
by idle miners going to other work, un-
less Immediate relief IL obtained.
While complete figures on car short-
Evening star., 1918-04-13


Rural communities got into the cam
paign in earnest last night, with lib
erty loan rallies at country school
houses in practically every township.
A message from Secretary McAdoo was
read. saying:
Il rely upon the farmers, than whom
there are no more vitality interested in
protecting Americas future and the
liberties Of the world. to do their ut
most to help In this great liberty loan
work.
"The farmers are already performing
patriotic service of the highest value in
raising the foodstuffs needed by our
own military forces and citizens at
home and by the soldiers and cfyiltan n
populations of the great nations asso-
ciated with us, but they have further
duty to perform. They should invest all
of their available money in the obliEa-
tions of their government"
Treasury ofdcials are genuinely
pleased with the success of the loan In
the FIRST week, but they display some
anxiety over reports indicating. that
communities are over-optimistic. To
make 3.00o,000.00o in four weeks, It is
necessary to roll up $125,ooo.0 900 every
working day, they say, and the total
officially reported does not make this
average.
Detroit is claiming the honor of first
city In the class above 250,00D to win
the honor flag by overwhelming its
quota. It's claim has been registered ID
telegram to the Treasury Department
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Americans Take Prisoners.

'In the Apremont forest the enemy
delivered against our positions in the
Brule wood a powerful attack, gaining
q foothold in our advanced elements.
A spirited counter attack by the French
and American troopa, acting together,
Immediately drove them out. Twenty
two prisoners belonging to six different
units were taken by the Americans.
"On April II our pursuit airplanes en-
gagged In numerous combats, in the
course OF which two German airplanes
and "a captive balloon were brought
down. Twelve other German machines
were seriously damaged and fell with
EASTERN THEATER, April. IL
escadrilles dropped 10000 kilos OF pro-
jectiles on the railway station at st.
Quentin. depots and aviation grounds
north Of Montdidier. A violent fire de-
stroyed hangers at Champion and an
explosion was noted in the st. Quentin
station.
"It is confirmed that an airplane and
captive balloon of the enemy were
destroyed March 20. and two airplanes
"EAsTERN THEArER, April 1.-THE
night was marked BY local operations.
"Reminiscences were carried out by the
British, Hellenic and French troops,
respectively, west of Lake Doiran,
southwest Of Huma and moth of Ma
kovo. The allied troops penetrated sew
eral points in the enemy lines"
Evening star., 1918-04-13
TIE. EyEN1Ne STAB, SATURDAY, ApRm 1s 1gm-PART I
", B. & A. RAILWAY
DROPS LOOP PLAN
Request for 18th Street-New
York Avenue Space Tempo
rariIy Abandoned.

The Washington Baltimore and An
napolis electric line, It was learned to-
day. has temporarily abandoned all ef-
forts to secure permission to loop its
cars around the block bordered by 18th
street. New York avenue, 18th street
and H street
Although Commissioner Brownlow
slater that the Pubic Utilities Commits
sion has not been officially informed Of
the decision Of the company not to push
the loop proposal at this time, Thomas
lP. Littlepage, a local representative Of
the company, said that action on the
loop proposal has been suspended tenn
porarily."
When the public utilities committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce met YES
terday afternoon to consider the 'peo-
"a representative of the company and
stated that the company has decided not
to push the question at this time.
Mr.. Littlepage told the committee
that should the company reconsider
asking for the laap at 18th street later,
or for any other new terminal in Wash
ington, several weeks notice would be
given all civic organizations to voice
their opinions. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Littlepage has given similar assur-
ance to the Federation Of Citizens As
sociations
Representatives of the company de-
cl,ned to say today whether they are
considering any other point along New
York avenue or H street for a new
terminal.
Opposed by Masonic Fraternity.
Coming as climax to opposition
from civic organizations. the Grand
Lodge Of Masons Of the District, at .
meeting last night, adopted resolu-
tion in opposition to the proposed loop,
which would practically make the Ma
sonic Temple the local terminal off1ce
Of the company. A resolution adopted
set forth the following three reasons
for opposing the loop:
"First-That the noise of the heavy
trains moving around tAe building on
all sides would greatly interfere with
the work of the various Masonic and
allied bodies meeting in the building.
"Second-That it would greatly inter-
fere with, If not prevent. the formation
of parades and funeral professions on
the front and side streets.
"Third-That 1t would be dangerous
to life and limb of the men and women
who are constantly using the building
late at night, and who would have to
cross the tracks going to and from
their meetings"
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Reduces Congestion on Streets.

"In addition to saving this fuel, the
adoption Of the skip p-stop system would
include the operation Of the cars by
reducing the oongestion on the streets
and by allowing the cars to make 10
or IL per cent greater average speed
without any increase In the maximum
speed"
nies be asked to observe their coal
consumption before and after the
change and report, the saving which Il
sfIectsd. The information, II states,
win be Of value IN getting the plan
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Another BENEFIT Predicted.

: While the commission ordered skip
stops primarily with the view OF i'm
proving washington's oongested street
car sexvice the fuel administration is
Interested In the economical phase OF
the natter believing that sl<ip-s stops,
II adopted generally throughout the
country, would go far toward prevent
ing a repetition Of last winters coal
shortage
IA. careful study Of the situation In
Warrington" states the letter to Mr..
Noyes to the local fuel administrator,
has indicated that II the two electric
railway companies were permitted to
lkeduce the number Of stopping points
on their lines in accordance with this
system they could maintain the same
intervals between cars a. at present
with q reduction OF from 5000 to 10000
tons Of coal per year in their consump-
ton.
Evening star., 1918-04-13
SEES SAVING OF COAL.
BY SK|P-STOP SYSTEM
P. B. Noyes Highly Commends Order
for Change in Street
Car Lines.

From nine thousand to ten thousand
tons OF coal annually will be saved
in Washington by the skip-stop sys-
tenn, which Is to go into effect on the
Capitals street railway lines April 21.
10 stated as the conviction Of the
United States Fuel Administration.
It Is expressed in a communication
from P. B. Noyes. director Of conserva-
tion of the commission. to John L.
Weaver, fuel administrator Of the
District, who in turn has brought 1t
to the attention Of the District Public
Utilities Commission.
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Haig's Report Of Last Night.

LONDON, April 12.-Field Marshal
Haig's report from headquarters in
France tonight says:
STRONG pressure has been maintained
by the enemy all day south and south
west Of Bailleul. Constant attacks In
great force were made in this area and
are continuing.
"Our troops have been pushed back
slowly in continuous hghting to posi-
tions in the neighborhood Of the Ball
leul railway, where they are heavily
engaged with the enemy.
SHARP fighting occurred also on other
parts Of the battle front north Of La
Bassee canal and the enemy made slight
progress between the Lave and Clar-
ence rivers.
eat other points our positions have
been maintained. On the remainder Of
the British front the position II un.
changed.
More than 10 German divisions 10
far have been engaged since the morn.
ing Of March 81, and more than forty
Of these have been thrown into the
battle two OF three times"
Evening star., 1918-04-13

bins pull or, their liberty bond match
Ing be" 1t Kelth's Thsatsr tonight they
are going to see how much nswspspss
Karger. president Of the National Press
Club will be introduced to the audience
by Mr.. Haskin, and he will make = short
speech in the interest Of the loan and will
Of the club to be matched" This offer
Is expected to AFFORD an excellent oppor-
tunity to some individual newspaper man
to make himself heard.
The local committee has been notified
that $1,000 worth of the new securities
are to be subscribed at George Wash
ington University. An effort will be
made to have every student at the uni
versity contribute 81 toward the pur-
students registered in the nine de-
partments. the raising of the $4,000
seems assured.
1t is intended by those in charge to
devote both the principal and the in
terest to student activities at the uni
versity, the funds to be expended from
time to time as the student council sees
fit. Elmer Kayser. graduate manager
of student activities. will serve as
treasurer.
drive is composed of the following:
Columbian College. Miss Josephine Jo-
mas; Law School, Miss Moran; Engi-
neering College. Miss Margaret Metzer-
OFT; Dental College, Miss McCaffrey:
Teachers College, Miss Prentiss, and
Medical School, Mr.. Dazey.
Honor Those Who Have Died.
THE Hatchet, weekly student publica-
ton. has issued the following appeal in
connection with the drive:
Let this. the first public donation
from and for the university, be made in
memory of those men from George
Iy,c Ill y1-l1 a1-
their lives to the service of their coun-
try"
A busy scene was presented today at
the F street headquarters of the wom-
ans liberty loan committee; there were
a number of subcommittee meetings.
and from the time the doors opened
there was a steady stream of visitors,
many of whom pledged themselves to
subscriptions to the loan. Mrs. William
Hoke Baker addressed the shoppers
and employees at the Louvre store. In
addition. extensive plans were made for
late this afternoon. when Mrs. Thomas
r. Marshall, wife of the Vice President,
Will be in charge of the sales at the
headquarters. She will be assisted by
Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, wife of the sena-
tor from Ohio.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon of
chafrmen OF various committees Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth, head of the hotel
committee, reported that there is every
evidence OF patriotism among Wash
ington's hotel employees. She said the
best showing thus far has been made
by the Lafayette. where $4,000 has
been subscribed. The New Washington
has sold bonds amounting to $11,500,
and the Raleigh, $4,000.
Interest in italian Exhibit.
Mrs. Louis Brownlow, who is in
charge of the Italian war exhibit in the
Presidents room at the Union station,
reported that great interest is being
taken in the exhibit, and that the bond
sales there amount thus far to $14,150.
Mrs. Abram Simon, first vice presi-
dent of the women's committee. report
ed that she sold bonds amounting to
$22.600.
The woman's committee announces
that the sales UP to last night, made
at the headquarters, total $152,000,
Evening star., 1918-04-13

LONDON. April ts.-s srfti6h css,psfss
reported IN the courss a. z6s 4pas
inx totaIed s.l1e etseeFs - ~
vided ~ toiJopu. s.4 ss - ;sssssss4 4
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Interest in italian Exhibit.
More Than One Sixth of
Third Liberty Loan Is
Subscribed in a Week

Subscriptions to the third liberty loan
reported to federal reserve banks to-
day as the first quarter Of the drive
was passed, totaled $53e. .426, 100. or
slightly more than one-sixth Of the
minimum amount sought by Secretary
McAdoo.
These figures are based on reports to
federal reserve banks in all Of the fed
eral reserve districts of the country ex-
cept Minneapolis. Only part Of these
reported subscriptions have been re-
ceived by the federal reserve banks IN.
binding form. -
Evening star., 1918-04-13
Business Mems Meeting.

At noon today more than 100 members
Of the business mems committee. which
Is In charge Of soliciting subscriptions
among the business houses of the city,
listened to several liberty loan talks
and decided upon plans for their can
vass. They have mapped out the city
into districts. and each member Of the
committee win be allotted a certain
section.
e. C. Graham, acting chairman of this
committee In the absence of Chairman
Joseph E. Stoddard, presided.
Gypsy Smith, ST., evangelist. will ar
rive In Washington Monday to take an
active part in the campaign. The local
committee today announced that he Will
speak at the Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Monday and Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. Speaker Champ Clark will
preside at the meeting Monday night
and the Rev. DR.. Charles Wood Of the
Church Of the Covenant Tuesday night.
Gypsy Smith will be the guest of DR..
Wood during his stay In Washington.
Already the entire reserved seats Sec
tion has been exhausted. Mr.. Cooper
DtateA There still arc moro than 1000
available seats in the Tabernacle for
these meetings open to all comers.
Nine Schurnann- -Heink. the noted
contr1lto. will give . concert tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Taber-
nac1e in the interest Of the liberty
loan campRiRu,
Evening star., 1918-04-13
BRITISH LINE FIRM
UNDER ASSAULTS

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OFFICERS F0RESEE !
+. RALLY OF BRITISH

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