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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
WAR DEPT. TO HALT
| HOME PROF|TEER|NG
Begins Investigation of Drive
Which Forces Renters to
Buy or Get Out.
BOND SALE is INJURED

| The War Department has taken cogni-
zance Of the serious condition here that
has resulted from the drive to make
people who rent houses buy them ut
greatly increased prices, or get out.
One prominent firm of real estate brok
ers already has been called upon by the
department for an explanation, and the
! investigation started by these officials is
, to be extended to all others who are al
legged to be taking advantage of war
conditions to force a speculative boom
in real estate and drive residents from
their homes.
Following publication in yesterdays Star
of the grave situation created in the Ma
tional Capital because of these practices,
additional evidence of hardship brought
about by this buy-or-move campaign is
being furnished to officials.
1t is beginning to be perceived also ac-
cording to reports reaching officials. that
the uncertainty as to their homes for the
coming winter and the necessity which
has been forced upon those threatened
with ejectment either to take all their
rawlings to pay the cash deposit in buy
ing q home or to attempt to borrow the
money for which the lender charges
commission as we'll as interest are having
a material effect upon the sale Of liberty
bonds Of the third issue.
1t is pointed out that Washington re-
sponded splendidly to the call for the
first two issues. subscribing far beyond
it's quota. and that the apparent falling
off at this time, although there are
b01 nd
government employ, is due to no lessen
ing in the desire to help to win the
war, but to the uncertainty in the home
question.
One remedy has been suggested, imam
endeavor to help the situation. 1t is
contendcd that modification of the
landlord and tenant act forbiddinE the
ejectment of a tenant who has been and
is regularly paying the rent demanded
of him, at least during the war. will
put a check upon those who seek to
speculate upon the conditions now ex-
listing by reason of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
Meeting Next Friday.

"a meeting for permanent organfza-
ton is called to assemble in the audi
torium of the Interior Department
building on F street and 18th street
Washington, at $50 pm. Friday, May 8,
1918, at which all those interested are
requested to be present.
among those who will address the
meeting are Col. ]. s. Fair of the quar-
termaster's office, Carl Vrooman, as
sfstant secretary of agriculture. and Mr.
George-M. Rommel, chief of the bureau
OF animal husbandry."
At recent meeting in New York Of
representative horse breeders and Off
GERS from the British. French. Italian
and United States armies the following
was the consensus of opinion:
The artillery horse can be obtained
in this country in abundance and quail
ity for the duration of the war
The cavalry horse can be obtained in
abundance for a short indefinite time
but the quality of this horse has been
and is poor.
The number of desirable registered
light horses suitable to produce a SUI
perior quality of cavalry horse amount
to but a small percentage of all the
light horses in this country, and their
number is diminishing rather than in
creasing. due to the present low prices
and the result of competition by motor
vehicles.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

among them a postmaster and his as
sistant, were killed on the deck of the
steamer. Many others were hurt after
taking to the boats.
When the commander of one German
submarine was advised that Russia was
at peace with Germany, he answered
that he acted when it suited him. The
U-boat measured 180 feet in length,
and surprise is caused in shipping
circles that it can carry enough oil
for cruise so far up the Norwegian
coast.
Great bitterness has been caused
among the Norwegian population by
the action of the submarines. as Ger
many gets a large part of the fish
caught around these places. The news
papers suggest that fishermen stop
selling their catch TO Germany.
The "Aftonposten" says that twenty
two men have been brought to Viada
Bay from one of the fishing boats sunk
in the Arctic by the German subma-
rines. Great anxiety is felt for forty
other fishing boats carrying crews
totalling five hundred. 1t is known that
at least five boats have already been
sent to the bottom.
The passenger steamer which was
shelled by the Germans. according to
the "Aftonposten," was lying in harbor
at the time.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

the slogan, "make the world safe for
democracy" Mrs. Stokes was quoted as
saying. 1t was alleged she Had pre-
dicted there would be revolution IN
America when the soldiers returned
and found they had been "tricked."
The District Attorney quoted Mrs.
Stokes as having said that if living con-
ditions in the United States could be
improved by a German triumph sne
wanSed Germany. to win.
Says Mrs. Stokes Is Loyal
Mr.. Wilson said the Woman's Dining
Club invited her to Kansas City IN the
belief she had left the Socialist party.
Mr.. Stedman, answering the District
and avoidance" He practically admit
ted what was charged in the indict-
ment, but attempted to explain by
placing different Interpretation on
| the words.
The attorney denied Mrs. Stokes was
not fol-. the government. He then re-
cited the history of the defendants
family to show its loyalty and told Of
| He said Mrs. Stokes believed in the
great motive Of the war, that the mass
| of American people are for world de-
mocracy, and that "to that extent she
is worshipper Of Woodrow Wilson"
At the same time, he said, she be-
lieves there is an "insidious group of
financiers" who,. while her brothers
piling UP wealth for themselves.
By government" in her letter to
"The STAR" he said, Mrs. Stokes meant
| administration"
| AS far as the President is for the
profteers, Mr.: Stedman said, his client
4 was against him.
Mrs. Stokes laughed and chatted in
court while jury was being selected
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Mrs. Stokes Is
Quoted Hoping
Germany Wins
District Attorney Charges
She Was for Anything to
Better Living Conditions
Especial Dispatch to The Tribune)

Especial Dispatch to The Tribmne)
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 2o.-Open.
ing statements by attorneys were made
this afternoon in the trial of Mrs
Rose Pastor Stokes, New York Social.
lst, on trial in the Federal Court fol-
violation of the espionage act, by
Francis M. Wilson, United States
District Attorney, and Seymour Sted-
man, of Chicago, counsel for the de.
fence.
Following them Ralph E. Stout, man.
aging editor of "The Kansas City
STAR" was placed on the witness
stand to identify the letter writ
ten in March and for which Mrs
Stokes was indicted.
Mr.. Wilson said the prosecution
would produce evidence to show Mrs
Stokes had said the Red Cross and the
food and fuel administrations were
'war camouflage" and that the Ameri-
can soldiers had not gone to France
to fight for world democracy, but for
Morgan's millions. They were lured by
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Germans Renew
Ruthless U-Boat
War on Norway
Sink Fishing Boats on Theory
They Are Sending Oil
to England
(By The Associated Press)

N0y me A66Octuted PTeSS)
CHR1ST1ANIA, Norway, May 20.-
German submarines again have started
unrestricted warfare on Norwegian
fishing boats in the Arctic Ocean, north
and east of the Norwegian coast.
Fishermen saved from sunken ves-
sells and landed at Hammerfest report
that the commander of U-boat stated
all vessels met by him would be sunk.
Norwegian ships, especially, would be
destroyed becatse, he said, the Nor
wegians were sending fish oil and seal
oil to England. This, however, is con-
trary to the truth and the export of
oils is forbidden and Germany knows
it.
The U-boars are said to she'll vessels
without warning, and according to the
survivors, direct fire against life.
boats.
Russian fishing boats and a Russian
mail steamer from Vardoe, eastward
bound, all overcrowded with passen-
gers, also were shelled. Eight persons,
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
400 Germans Taken
Prisoner; Operation
Strengthens Allies
to Block Drive
British Also Win
Before Amierls
Teutons Thrown Back
IL IL Miles i'm Ma
cedonia; Italians
Repulse Attacks

The French drove into the German
lines yesterday on a two-mile
front in Flanders, east and north
east of Locre. They advanced
their lines to the west slopes of
Mount KENNEL, taking 400 pris-
oners.
Although Berlin announced that this
was fruitless attempt to sweep
the German positions on KENNEL,
London reports it as local oper-
alton, though an important one,
which gained every objective.
The Allies troops won other sue
cesses yesterday. Near Morlan-
court, in the sector before
Amiens, the Australians followed
up their gains of Sunday. They
have now completely unified their
line here, and are in better
position to withstand linden
burg's coming blow.
Near Rheims, on the southern bat
tlefront, French patrolling par
ties penetrated to the third line
OF enemy trenches at Bermeri-
court, destroying his dafences
and bringing back prisoners and
nuch valuable booty. Mill
tary critics have suggested that
when General Foch strikes a
counter blow his offensive will
probably come in the Rheims Sec
tor, to the east Of Laon.
The artillery has kept up its cease
less roar along che battlefront. It
has been most violent along the
Somme front, around Hangard
and along the Avre River. Ber-
lin reported that the fire from the
Allied guns beyond KENNEL had
been increasingly intense.
On the Italian front the fighting in
the mountains between the
Brenta and Piave rivers is con-
tinuing. Minor patrol operations
were reported yesterday, in which
the Italians gained the upper
hand.
On the Albanian battlefront, in
Macedonia, Italian and French
troops drove the Bulgars back on
wide front west of Koritza,
south Of Lake Ochrida, and ad-
vanced their positions 1917 miles
IN three-day action. This opera
ton is the first important ad-
vance on this front in more than
year. It occurred on the west
ern end Of line across the Balkan
peninsula.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
French Score Big
Gair, by Sudden
Smash in North
(By The Associated Prrsn

Wy NC ASSOCIATED FTC6a)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 20.-The French
troops who are fighting alongside
the British have carried another of
their whirlwind attacks to sue
cessful conclusion in the Flanders
battlefield, and have thereby ad-
vanced their lines along 1000
yard front in the Locre sector.
Several hundred German prison.
ers have thus far been brought in.
The prisoners have been sent on the
happy road to the French rear.
NO attempt was made to push
forward to a great depth, and all
ooJectives were gained. AS q cc<.-
sequence there has been a decided
Improvement in the Allied positions.
just to the northeast of Locre is
pile OF brick dust which represents
all that is left of the pretty hamlet
OF bruloose, over which the contend.
ing troops fought such sanguinary
engagements in recent days. Slight
ly to the west Of the point of attack
IS Locre Hospice, which has changed
hands many times. until finally tho
French got firm enough hold on it
to be able to claim it as their own.
Locre Hospice, Bruloose and the
ground just captured all 60 to form
the gateway which thus far has
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Descendants of French
Who Aided u. S. in '76
Honor Our Fighters
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sunday, May IA descend
ant Of one of the French officers who
served with the American Revolution
ary forces has presented, in the name
of the descendants of all such officers,
a stand of national and regimental col
ors to two regiments of newly arrived
division. The flags bear the inscrip-
ton: "From the Sons of the French
Champions of American Liberty to the
American Champions Of France and
Humanity"
One of the regimental commanders,
accepting the colors, said:
II wish to express to you deep ap-
probation >of the honor bestowed on US
by the presentation of these colors. AS
Americans our deep appreciation is
enhanced by the knowledge that the
gifts come from descendants of those
who assisted us in our first struggles
for liberty. We shall treasure the col
ors as a memento of our own entry
into the struggle for liberty and equal
rights for all mankind"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

second Red Cross War Fund drive
yesterday with subscriptions totaling
$4,5OO,000. This was 100000 better
than the minimum that must be given
each day if New York is to subscribe
$25,000,000 this week At headquarters
of the organization in the Woolworth
Building there was plenty of en-
thusiasm when the last report was
clicked off on an adding machine and
the total announced.
There were a generous lot of big
subscriptions, but there were myriads
of small ones. George F. Baker gave
81 100000. The United States Steel
Corporation gave $500,O0O. j. P. Nor
gan & Co. gave S325,000.
Fruit Vendcr Gives 2S Cents
Anthony Cellare, who sells fruit
from basket in Printing House
Square, gave % cents. He put his
wares under bench in City Hall Park
and mounted the Liberty Bell stand
a badge of which he is immeasurably
proud. 1t is Red Cross button that
was pinned to his shiny coat lapel by
Mrs. Hylan, the wife of the Mayor,
and Cellare's contribution was COL
lected by Mrs. William Randolph
Mrs. Hearst is chairman of the
Mavor's Committee of Women on Ma
tional Defence, which conducted the
meeting in front Of the City Hall. More
than j 900 persons were present, and
when they learned that Mrs. Hylan and
Miss Virginia Hylan would, pin Red
Cross buttons on everv one who mount
ID the Liberty Bell stand there was
snch rush that squad of policemen
had to line them up =,
Alfred E. Smith. President of the
uA.y ~, pnne g. COL1tfnr I
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Bombs Dropped by Flocks
of Giant Gothas
Injured 155
BY Arthur S. Draper
Especial Coble to The Tribune. }

\opeCJUt CQOte 20 1 ne IT1ONfS.)
LONDON, May 20.-From nearly
every angle last nights air raid, made
on beautifully clear, MINDLESS night,
was the. greatest on record. In the
metropolitan district the casualties re-
ported number 1872. of which thirty
seven were killed. The casualties of
the raid of January 28 numbered 231,
but considerable number of these
were made by single bomb.
More Gothas took part in last nights
raid. The barrage reached the greatest
intensity it. ever has and the British
airmen seemed to- be up in greater num-
bers than ever before. The firing lasted
longer than ever before. and apparently
there was more than the usual. damage
o'>residence property, although the
military destruction amounted to moth
ing :; -
Raiders Came in Flocks
The raiders came from the east over
Kent and Essex, relays of one flock fol-
lowing another at short intervals. Soon
after the first warning the defensive
guns came into action, and from mid
night until / o'clock the roar of the
guns accentuated by the walls Of the
high city buildings, was almost deafen-
ing. -. 7
During the pauses. higi in the air
could be heard the rattat of the ma
chine guns. as the defending machines
hor cd - f1a
.Gotha was brought down by the anti
aircraft .guns, while three others are
supposed to have been forced down by
the British aviators.
Six Injured in Country
The visibility never was better and
it was possible frequently. to pick out
the giant planes as. they swung over
terrific fire was reported, but though
the raiders appear to have dropped b
considerable number of bombs, the
casualties were extremely low, only
six wounded being reported.
The firing on the east coast lasted
until after dawn. Now that the Brit
ish have bombed Cologne. it is believed
that both sides will make frequent
attacks on different cities during the
Moonlight period.
Bombs fell in open places in London,
some of them near hospital, which
seemingly was protected by Providence
as the helpless inmates prayed. Near
this hospital the bombs fell in a semi
circle, landing in the streets and shat
tering windows. Passersby saw the
nurses in the hospital comforting pa
tients while others were leading in
prayer and singing. The windows had
been blown out and the people nearby
could hear the chorus singing Praise
God, From Whom All Blessings Flow"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
London Croluds
See Giant Gotl,a
FalI.iy, Flames

LONDON May 20. - Thirty-seven
persons were killed and 1876 injured in
the London area during last nights air
raid by the Germans.
Six persons were injured in the
provinces. The casualties were divid-
ed as follows:
London and the metropolitan police
district-Killed: Men, II; women, IL;
children, g.; total, 81. Injured: Men,
83; women, 40; children, 23; total, 1855.
Provinces-Injured: Men, 2; women,
B.; child, !; total, 6.
Considerable damage to property has
been reported.
Besides the four raiders already an
nounced as having been destroyed dur
ing, the raid, fifth was brought down
and fell flaming in the sea. Two others
are also reported to have fallen at sea,
but definite confirmation of this is
lacking, according to a supplementary
statement issued by the War Office to-
night.
Guns Roar for Two Hours
Last nights aerial attack probably
was the most ambitious ever under.
taken. Never before was there such a
continued volley of firing from the
British anti-aircraft batteries.
Thousands of persons had their first
experience in raid. They were per-
sons from many points of England,
Scotland and Wales who took advan-
tage Of the Whitsuntide HOLIDAYS.
which run from Saturday until Tues
day. to visit the metropolis. On the
other hand, thousands of Londoners
had gone to the countryside and sea-
shore resorts for brief vacations. They
cut short these visits and hurried back
to London to learn the fate of their
homes and relatives.
Except for few brief pauses, the
gunners blazed away with terrific
concentration of fire for more than two
,
CA1afsnaad On Dnn& @ Ca1... q
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
N. Y. Exceeds Its Minimum
by $500, 900 as Weeks
Campaign Opens
George F. Baker
Gives 100000
Mayors Wife Pins Button.
on All Who Help, Even
With a Few Cents

The credit may belong to the police
men controlling traffic with big palm
leaf fans stamped with the Red Cross,
or it may belong to the "spell binders"
at the moving picture shows, or even
to the soap box orators on the street
corners, but more than likely it is all
due to the single cold fact that the
war at last has come home to New
York.
At all events the city opened the
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
French Trawler Sinks
U-Boat; +; Captures Crew

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-The sink
ing Of German submarine by.a French
trawier 10 reported to-day in an officia4
dispatch from France.
:. The trawler. commanded by First
Nate Leroux, left patrol base and,
meeting the submarine, promptly sank
aer and took prisoner the entire crew,
including the captain. The captain OF
!. Spanish schooner who was on board
sho submarine was taken on the
sssawlsr, which returned without in
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Five Morse Ships Sunk in
Arctic by Submarine.

COPENHAGEN, May 2o.-German
submarine have sunk FIVE Norwegian
ships in the Arctic. according to ad-
vices received here. They also shelled
a Russian mail steamer, killing ten
persons.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
rench AdDance to Slopes of Mt. Kemnel
Germans Wait for Austrian BLow
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Cable to The Tysbune)

Especial to Ty1bune)
LONDON May 20Varous given explain
the delay the Germans launching their drive West
but there only which much weight and that
is that Ludendor waiting for the Austans complete their
preparations for attack against Italy,
y the Asiago Plateau nothing
side is ready strike here.
Each day Ludendorf receiving troops
ing from the East addition the training turning
recruits and numbers
ready to take their places in the line once more
The short moonit nights bright almost fight
ing Tor almost twentyur hours end and likely
that Ludendorf will take advantage of them.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Victor Over Lufbery
Reported Shot Dotur
tBy The Associated pre,s,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sunday, May ia French
aviator this afternoon shot down an
enemy plane back of the Luneville
sector. Two men from the plane were
captured by the Americans. The Ger
mans came from somewhere in, the
rear. 1t is reported. although not con-
hrmed, that this is the machine which
brought down Major Lufbery.
There has been extraordinary aerial
activity all day in this sector.
The story Of Major Lufbery's
career tciu be found in PAGE 8.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

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