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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
SENATE A|RP|ANE PROBE
TO Be SEARCHING ONE
All Expenditures May Be Looked
Into, Senator Chamber
lain Says.

Senator Chamberlain, chairman Of
the military affairs committee, today
favorably reported from that commit
tee a resolution authorizing the COM
mittee to investigate the aircraft pro-
gram in all its ramifications. The reso-
luton was referred to the committee
on contingent expenditures. 1t is ex-
pected to pass the Senate.
In reply to question by Senator
King of Utah, Senator Chamberlain
said that the committee will have the
power under this resolution to examine
into the expenditure Of all appropria-
lions made in the past for afrcraft0
Justice Inquiry Under Way.
William L. Frierson. assistant at
torney general in charge Of the Depart
ment Of Justices investigation into
airplane production. today started
work by gathering all reports and
documents of previous investigators for
preliminary inspection.
These include the report Of Gutzon
Borglum to President Wilson. the pre-
liminary report Of the investigating
committee headed by H. Snowden Mar
shall and a number Of letters from in
dividuals who believe they have dis
covered evidence Of waste or incom-
potency in connection with airplane
manufacture.
Mr.. Frierson probably will spend a
week scanning these documents before
outlining the full scope Of the inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
SOCIAL CONFERENCE CALLED.
Women to Discuss the German Prop.
uganda Advocating Polygamy.

An informal conference Of representa-
tives Of prominent organizations to
discuss the "demoralizing attack on
the Christian home Of German propa-
ganda advocating polygamy has been
dent of the National Congress Of Moth
crs and Parent-Teachers' Association.
and Mrs. Mary c. c. Bradford. president
OF the National Educational Associa-
ton.
The conference will be held at Phtia-
delphia May 1s. Organizations intsS.
ested have been invited to appoint
three delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
U. S. TO PAY PROMPTLY
FOR FRENCH PROPERTY

To promote cordial relations between
the American expeditionary forces and
the French people. the War Department
has issued specific Instructions to all
officers ordered overseas to take every
possible precaution against the men
in their command damaging French
property. An offlcial memorandum is
sued to officers directs that when any
damage whatever is done. the matter
should be adjusted and settlement
made on the spot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
GoMPERs ASKS PORTO RICO
GOVERNORS REMOVAL,

Removal Of Arthur wager as Governor
OF Porto Rico was asked Of President
Wilson today by Samuel Gompers. pres
ident Of the American Federation of
Labor. Mr.. Gompers charged tho gov
ernor with Incompetence in handling
the labor situation in Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
COMMERCIAL ECONOMY
BOARDS NAME CHANGED

The commercial economy board Of
the Council Of National Defense today
ceased to exist as such and became the
conservation section of the War Indus
tries Board. A. w. Shaw, chairman Of the
board, becomes chairman Of the new
section.
The commercial economy program
worked out under the Council Of Ma
tional Defense will be extended and the
new section will enjoy larger powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
OPPOSITION TO ONE MAN.
Six Nominees for Licensing Commit.
tee Meet Senate Approval.

Tho personnel Of the capital issues
licensing committee. named by Presi-
dent Wilson under the war finance cor
portation act, was considered again
yesterday by the Senate finance COM
mittee. but action on the nomination
was postponed until tomorrow. The
committee is said to be agreed to
recommending confirmation Of all but
one Of the seven members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,
w. B. WILSON, SECRETARY.
TO MANUFACTURERS AND EMPLOYERS.

When visiting Washington take time acquainted
with the work Of the United States Employment Service BEFORE
returning to your home town telephone In.
quiry Division Main 1884, branch and find ont what
federal employment Office your plant and whom tn
there about your needs.
Our first Job Is to get workers for plants engaged in war
work. but want to help employers secure the workers
required.
UNITED STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
J. b. Densmore, Director General
Hotel Gordon 10th and Eye Streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO o. 8.
Spanish War Veterans Suggest Fill
ing Oficers' Places Here,

The United Spanish War Veterans
have offered their services to President
Wilson in letter which suggested that
many Of the men. by reason Of their
military and naval experience. are
qualified to fill the places of thousands
Of officers now performing clerical
duty at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Commission, for Bandmasters.

Commissions for bandmasters with
military bands are provided in a bill
introduced yesterday by Representa-
tive Caldwell of New York. This would
give a first lieutenancy after ten years
service to all leaders Of Army bands,
whether in the Regular Army. the Ma
tional Guard or the National Army. ex-
cept the Philippine Scouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Services for Mrs. Cornelia K. Avery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Cornelia
Knott Avery. prominent in G. A. r.
circles here. who died Sunday at the
home Of her son, Maurice H. Avery.
226 East Capitol street, were held Tues
day. Interment will be today at New
London, Conn.
Mrs. Avery was the widow Of Edward
r. Avery. q civil war veteran and .
former employs Of the Treasury De.
partmsnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE ASKED,
Senators Anxious for Definite Action
on WaterpoWer LEGISLATION,

day by Senator Walsh Of Montana to
use his influence toward expediting
action on waterpower development
legislation. Senator Walsh told the
President that many senators are
anxious for definite action.
The Senate several months ago pass
ed q bill providing for power develop
ment in navigable streams and q spe-
cial House committee recently was ap-
pointed to consider all waterpower
legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Bill Authorizes q Commission,

Bill Authorizes q Commission,
Appointment Of q commission for the
| Standardization OF screw threads for
manufacturing plants under control of
the War and Navy departments is
House yesterday. This measure now
goes to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
River and Harbor Bill Reported.

River and Harbor Bill Reported.
The annual river and harbor bill was
reported yesterday by the Senate
commerce committee. An appropriation
for improving Los Angeles harbor was
raised from 100000 to 100000, Of
which 100000 10 for = channel. The
hilis total 10 Sle,S71,oe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09

until they had abandoned all the
ground. agined.
Canadian Success.
By Canadian Press. Limited.
q. CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
May 8. (by Canadian Press Limited)-
Strong raiding parties of Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick troops entered the
enemy outpost line early yesterday at
Neuvflle-vitasse. southeast Of Arras.
They inflicted many casualties on the
Germans and took prisoners and two
machine guns. Their losses were slight
Guns Busy in Amiens Region.
PARIS. May s-Heavy artillery fight
ing on both sides of the Avre river on
the front below Amiens is reported in
today's official communication The
statement reads:
Spirited artillery fighting occurred
last night north and south Of the Avre.
rGerman patrols attempting to ap-
preach our lines in the region Of Cam
pslie st. Afghan were repulsed.
There Is nothing to report from the
remainder of the front"
German Official Statement.
BERLIN. via London. May s.-rhe
German Official communication issued
today says:
I-south Of the Newport canal we cap
tured some Belgians on the occasion of
successful accommodating operations.
sOn the Flanders battlefield and on
thA Lys the artillery battle was re-
vtved at Mont KENNEL and near and
I'd the west of Bailleul
5During forefield engagements on
tHA Somme battlefields English and
Ff4nch prisoners were taken. On both
s44es of the corbie-Bray road. after
stfong mining preparations, the enemy
unnecessarily attacked. Troops which
wfe kept at readiness were effective
iXScaught by our fire
sOn the occasion Of a further attack
ID the night south of the road, we drove
back the enemy in counter attacks.
j'rStrong artillery activity has contfn,
ued at the Luce brook on the western
b3nk of the Avre."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Sought Economic Control.


from Moscow dated April Is, says. had
declared q few days previously that
Germany was trying to gain economic
control of all Russia. and that II the
allies, in response to that menace. were
forced to take military action It would
be friendly assistance, without thought
Of conquest or interference In the In
ternal affairs Of Russia. Foreign Min
lister Tchitcherin in . statement In
reply. tho same dispatch said. asserted
that such assistance was not desired oy
the Russian masses. who would regard
1t as an armed invaston.)
By the Associated Press.
vOLOGDA, Russia, Sunday. May s.
Tho privilege of sending cipher dis
patches was restored to all embassies
In Vologda today and they were In
formed officially by the telegraph Off
Gals that the order made Friday pro-
take. The order, 1t was said. was in
tended to apply only to Siberia and
was misinterpreted by the telegraph
officials in this district.
Hoists Bed Flag.
GENEVA. May s.-Adolph Jofe, the
new Russian soviet ambassador to
Berlin is shocking official diplomatic
circles, according to the Tribune. He
has hoisted the red flag above the en-
bassy and refuses to meet the en-
peror. He has not visited the govern
ment oficials, which Is customary, and
he gave his first important dinner to
the minority German socialists. at
which he expressed opinions in strong
language. Berlin never experienced
such strange ambassador. according
to Tribune dispatches, and 1t 10 be-
lieved that measures will be taken
quietly to have him withdrawn.
AMSTERDAM. May Sin confirming
reports that negotiations are in prog
ress for Duke Adolph Frederick Of
Mecklenburg-Schwer to accept the
Finnish crown, the Rheinische West
faelische Zeitung Of Essen says the
relations between Germany and Fin
land are likely to be Of q military and
economic nature It II the desire of
the Berlin government, it adds, for a
relationship similar to that existing
between Turkey and Bulgaria. except
that economic relations with Finland
would be closer.
LONDON. May s.-Anarchy is spread
Of the German action in overthrowing
the government and replacing it with
another one, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
There have been riots at several places,
and during a serious outbreak in Kiev
a large number of persons were killed.
An attempt was made to kill the Ukrai-
MAN premier, who escaped with slight
wounds.
The socialist Vorwasrts Of Berlin, the
adds. publishes an official
Ukrainian statement regarding events
in Kiev on April 20. German soldiers
entered the rada at o'clock in the
afternoon. surrounded the members and
shouted Hands up" The president Of
the rada, who protested, was thrown
to the ground and other members were
Ill treated. Examination of the mem
bers lasted four hours and all docu-
ments were seized.
A protest, 1t Is added, was handed to
Baron Mumm Won Schwarzenstein, the
German ambassador, who promised to
forward 1t to Berlin. He declared that
the arrest Of members Of tho govern.
ment had taken place without his
knowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
PRESIDENT ADMITS |
He MADE MISTAKE
Now Opposes Enlistment Cred
its Under New SeIectlve !
Draft Plan.
WRITES CHAIRMAN DENT

In . letter to Chairman Dent Of tho
House military committee. President
Wilson today said he WAS in error when,
recently, he advised the committee he
thought it would b proper to give states
credit in the draft for volunteers fur
uished. The President wrote today hs
had not analysed the situation fully at
thu time.
Yesterday the President wrote Chairman
Dent disappearing the volunteer credit
plan and the chairman announced no
would ask the House TO kill the proposed
legislation.
Letter to Chairman Dent.
The Presidents letter follows:
II take the liberty Of writing you to
say that / have been convinced that
was mistaken in advising you recently
with regard to the matter Of credits in
the draft legislation. When the mat
ter was presented to me had not fully
analysed and / dare say that the gen.
tlemen who presented the matter to
me had not fully analysed the effects
for the number who had volunteered.
Il do not know whether they have
changed their opinion In the matter.
but have been convinced by the facts
IS presented to me By the War Depart
ment that took . mistaken view Of
the matter, and now write to say
that in my Judgment the mistake ought
to be corrected. hope that Il ! was
in any way In leading the
Of the House to the ooneln.
Al4 %
ttem my apologies for not having
looked into the facts moro thoroughly
before / advised"
Supports Senate Contention
The Presidents letter WAS sent With
q view to having the House receds
from insistence upon its amendment to
the Senate resolution. changing the
draft quota plan from state population
to q basis Of exhauSting class l OF the
conscription before resorttng to other
classes in the coming draft The House
given for men who have volunteered in
both Army and Navy. The Senate op-
posed this amendment and acting upon
the War Departments tnststence ana
the Presidents frank acknowledgment
that he had been mistaken. Chairman
Dent Of the military committee was
ready today to ask the House to fecsds
on its amendment and permit the reso-
luton 70 70 to the ffegloeut 70 oeco0o
law in its original form a. adopted BY
the Senate.
The Presidents former letter OF
about . month ago. which today's let
ter from him corrects. drst stood ~
the War Departments change OF quota
plan. but approved the volunteer credit
amendment It read:
Presidents Original Position.
.Artsr INV br,ef eonferanoa the other
day with you and two Of your COLI
leagues Of the military AFFAIRS commit.
tee laid the matter we then discussed
before the acting Secretary Of War.
and he has sent me the Enclosed menu
oranda- must frankly say that I
md the arguments contained In this
memorandum very hard to answer.
The whole thing IL very debatable.
but on the whole I think the weight
of the debate lies on the side OF the
contention Of the War Department.
TT may be that in giving credit: Tor
voluntary enlistments under the draft
no useful purpose would be served. but
think nevertheless that 1t would
be perfectly proper to include such al-
loWanco in the new law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Mrs. Palmer's Body at CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. May s.-The body Of the
late society leader. Mrs. Potter Palmer,
was brought here today from Sarasota.
Fla. where she died. A public funeral
will be held tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
SOVIET DEMANDS
RECALL OF NOULENS
French Ambassadors With
drawaI Sought on Grounds
He Is Unfriendiy.
CANNOT BE TOLERATED"

Ry the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Saturday, May 4.-The re-
call of Joseph ]. B. E. Noulens. the
French bassador. Is demanded by
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin. because
of statements said to have been made
by the ambassador.
The statements made by NJ. Noulens,"
says the note from the soviet foreign
office. "in the tragic days of Russia's
living wrongs hardly can be conducive
to friendly relations between the
French and Russian peoples. The rep
resentative Of the French government
is asEravating the relations between
France and Russia and cannot be toll
Grated within the limits OF the Russian
republic.
The government Of the Russian fed
Grated socialist republic expresses the
conviction that NJ. Noulens be tmme-
diately recalled by the government OF
the French republic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
SHARP ALLIED BLOW
RESTORES POSITIONS
on FLANDERS LINE


CONTINUED from First Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
CITY OPENS GATES
TO PERSHING'S MEN

Continued from First Pase.1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
Chancellor Decorated.

BERLIN, via London, Nav s-It Z.
omcially announced that Emperor VIII
liam conferred the iron cross, first
class. on Imperial Chancellor Won
Hertling on the occasion Of the con-
clusion OF peace with Rumania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28
CHARLESG. foster
TAKES CHARGE At
DC. WORKHOUT

Charles c. Foster. Of LouisviElA
KY. today was named BY the Distf1se
Commissioners a. Superintendent e
the District workhouse at occoquan,
Va. He succeeds W. II. whIttAkeE,
who resigned six weeks ago.
Foster is a Louisville newspapsr
man. He was JaIler at Louisville -
fore coming to washington, short
time ago. Prior to this he had sssvsA
as secretary to the mayor Of Louis'
willie.
Mr.. Foster took the oath Of efnee
this afternoon in the office OF COM.
missioner Gardiner. He will taxa
over the office OF District workhouso
head April !.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28
OUR MANICURlNG

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28
FOR RENT-R00MS
FURNISHED.

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28
CRITTENDEN ST. 1921

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-28

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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-18
DAVID Fl. FULLER RISES
RAPIDLY IN u. S, ARMY

The rapid rise of Captain David
Fuller has been noticed with pleasure
and pride by many Robesonian read
ers. Under the above caption the
Greensboro Daily News the other day
carried the following:
ITO David H. Fuller Of Lumberton,
son of C.-M. Fuller and nephew of
Mrs. Ellen F. Welborn of this city has,
come unusual honor in rapid promo
ton in the army. He has received
three commissions since he went to
Fort Oglethorpe last spring. He was
made second lieutenant upon leaving
camp. A fortnight ago he was pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant and he has
now received his commission as CAP
tain in the adjutant generals de-
partment. Mr.. Fuller was selected to
go from Camp Jackson to Washing
ton to confer with insurance men
about the insurance for soldiers. He
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-18
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NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS, SALE
Z sacSlcHE KioREYs a.,

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS SALE
Cnoer and by virtue of the power vested
decree lately rendered by the Superior Court
pend pending entitled Fidelity Mutual Life Insur-
ant: the undersigned will offer for sale at
public auction. for cash, to the highest bid
n. T., on the 18th day of February 1918, at
ABOUT noon Of said day, for the purposes of
sald decree the following described lands, to-
Being the same lands described in the
doet of trust, dated the End day of March.
1912, from 4. /. Galley to the Fidelity Mu,
in lie insurance Company, and registered
IN Re6eson county registry in Book of Mort
gage gage, pee5Is 70 2S page 1888, and also spe-
tha described in the fifth paragraph of
FIRST TRACT: Containing 50 acres. more
or less, on bo-h sides of the Parkton and Fav-
eseevlile PUBIC read and the north side
SECOND TRACT: Containing 81 acres,
adjoining the said first tract, both being
known 1Eyn, IS Il, TIE Underwood land.
swamp, ad!oi ing the Malloy land, horsepen
branch and Buckhorn swamp, about mile
north OF the LumDerton road; also known as
acres.
FOURTH TRACT: A part of the James P.
Barnes land adjoining the Richard Townsend
land the Billiard tract, and r. w. Townsend's
and containing 223 96-10O acres, being the
lands lands conveyed to R.. 7. Gaitsw BY [. s.
AoWHseuu ct Tx deed OPP, page 81
Inc fIrst three tracts are situated in Park
ton township, and the fourth tract is Sit
uated in Back Swamp township, and is known
as the Mclean land
This the 24.a day of January, 1913
H. L. COOK and L.. R. VARSER,
-. Commissioners
Time of sale: 25th day of February. 1918.
at IL o'clock NJ.
Place Of sale: Court house door, Lumber
ton, N. C.
Terms of sale: Cash.
COOK & COOK and
MCLEAN. VARSER & MCLEAN.