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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL
IS REPORTED TO SENATE
Many Large Items for District in
Appropriations Carried of
$761,265355s4.

The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill, carrying q total Of 1851, 265.3J5.S4
an increase Of $13.3SfS73.G7 over the
House bill, was reported to the Senate
today by the Senate appropriations com
mittee. The bill also carries authorize
lions amounting to more than 500, 600 600
for new contracts.
The bill contains many large items
for the District Of Columbia The com
mittee has increased the appropriation
for the naval gun factory at the Wash
ington navy yard. for tools and ma
chinery plant, from 100000 to ;5,-
4se.73..
An item Of $4,000 was inserted for
replacing tenders on the Highway
bridge across the Potomac river de-
necessary expenses connected with or
ganization OF community forums and
civil centers in school buildings $4,000
has been placed in the bill. Other Dis
trict items are s., 900 for repairs and
improvement to the fire boat; $4,000
for a new elevator al the Emergency
Hospital. and SG6.700 for war service 10
temporary government buildings erect
Cd III lie NiflNiiN VI Isl street ana VIZ
ciuia avenue and in the vicinity Of 9th
and 3 streets northwest.
The appropriation of more than s.. 900
600 for the erection Of temporary build
iugs for the use OF the government is
retained in the bill.
An item Of $500, ooo is provided for
beginning work on the Treasury annex
which is to be erected on the northeast
corner Of Pennsy lyania avenue and Mad
isou place.
An item of $500. 900 is provided for the
completion Of War ana Navy buildings IN
Henry Park.
The committee neglected to include in
the bill S4.200,0HO asked by Secretary
NcAdco to purchase the Arlington
for the war risk insurance bureau. The
committee made many large increases
in the itoms for the Army and Nav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
GETTING UP STATISTICS
FOR SALARY INCREASES
Treasury to Have Information at
Hand for Congressman in Clerks
Omnibus Proposal.

Statistics covering the number OF
federal employees who would be af-
fected by the proposed omnibus salary
increase, showing the total appropria-
ton necessary to meet a graduated in
crease of from 5 to 20 per cent and the
effect that such an appropriation would
have on the Treasury Department. are
being prepared today
These statistics have been asked by
Representative Joseph w Byrns Of
Tennessee. chairman OF the appropria-
ton subcommittee, in order that he
may have definite information for
members OF Congress when the omnibus
increase is reported out as a com
mittee amendment to the Legislative
executive and judicial appropriation
bill.
1t appeared today that this bill vii
not be disposed of in the House before
late Thursday and possibly Friday. Th'
salary-increase amendment is TO be pu'
on at the close of consideration Of th'
legislative bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Japan to Take Steps
of Decided Character,
Says Foreign Minister

by the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 4.-In his speech at
Toxic February "A, in reply to inter
pellations Of representatives, Viscount
Motono. the Japanese foreign minister,
is reported by Reuters Toxic cores
pondent as saying:
should peace he actually concluded
it goes without saying that Japan will
take steps of the most decided. most
adequate character. to meet the occa-
sion. The withdrawal of Ambassador
Jchida from Pctrpgrad is due to the
unsettled and dangerous conditions
prevailing there. II does not mean a
rupture with Russia.
Regarding the question of Russia's
separate peace. the fullest undcrstaDdina,
exists with Great Britain, America and
the other allies. The consul general at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Troops Reported Under Way.

LONDON, March 4.-Germany is send
ing troops to Finland, says an official
statement issued at Stockholm. Reuter- 8
correspondent at the Swedish capita |
reports. The Aland Islands will be used
as a temporary base of operations, the
statement adds.
Germanys occupation of the Aland
Islands is only d preliminary to the
total occupation of Finland. Offcial
dispatches to the Swedish legation to-
day say Germany has announced to the
Stockholm foreign office her intention
to occupy Finland and that Sweden has
protested
Germany advised Sweden. the dis
patches say. that it was necessary tenn
porarily to occupy Finland, to restore
order. but gave assurances that she
had no intention to take permanent
possession of the territory. Swede n
protested also against the Aland Is
lands being placed in the war zone.
The occupation Of the Aland Islands.
the dispatches say, is to make them a
base for the supplying the German &C
cupation OF Finland.
There are 500 Swedish troops on the
islands for police purposes. Their COM
mander was notified by the German
commander of his Intentions. and while,
so far. no clash has been reported the
Swedish troops have not been with
drawn and the feeling is described here
as being very tense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
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and adjustments ............. .:,,:s3I
Total daily net cIrCuiat ION. .2-:I95 1865
Daily average net paid circus
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Daily average number of copies
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
WORD BATTLE IN HOUSE.
Representatives Carlin and Cooper
in Vigorous Exchange of Courtesies.

A vigorous exchange of courtesies op
the floor of the House today by Rep
resentatfve Cooper of Wisconsin and
Representative Carlin of Virginia re-
suited when Mr.. Carlin endeavored to
get unanimous consent for consfdera-
ton of his bill proposing the sale Of
river lands in Alexandria by the gov
ernment for shipbuiIding purposes.
The bill would authorize the sale Of
a tract OF land lying below the origi-
nal nigh water mark of the Potornac
Hyer IN what is known as Battery
cove. in Alexandria. Representative
Cooper objected TO consideration Of the
eiH and II remained on the calendar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
AGREE ON MPENSAT|ON
Conferees Fix Rate to Railroads
While They Are Under Gov
eminent Control.

i Agreement on compensation of rail
roads while under government control
based upon the average of their net in
como for the three years ending June
so last and substantially in the form
approved by the Senate. WAS reached
today by the conferees on the admin
istration railroad bill.
The House conferces accepted the
Senate provision providing that no al
Iowance shall he made for money spent
on improvements during the past few
months preceding federal control This
would reduce the compensation about
Sc 500 900 annually.
Subject to final approval the Senate
conferees agreed to include all short
line railroads under the act instead of
only competing short lines.
These settlements leave only two
important points Stiil in diSpute-rzi t.
making and period of government con-
trcl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
BATTLE FLAGS PRESENTED.
Ambassador Sharp Receives Ban.
ners for Five U. S. Regiments.

PARIS March American Am
bassador William Graves Sharp and
Gen. Lewis, representing the American
Army, received from descendants of
French soldiers in the revolutionary
war yesterday the battle flags destined
for the 9Th. 9th, 10th and 18th In
fantry and 4th Artillery.
very impressive ceremony occurred
in the reception saloon at the war
museum at the InvaIideS. The presenta-
ton was made by Marquis de Dom
pierre a descendant OF one of the
officers in Lafayette's army. Ambassa-
dor sharp responded and received the
flags. which will be exhibited at the
'Invalides for a few days and then sent
to the front. where direct presenta-
tion to the regiments will take place
Among those present were the
Marquise de Chambrun, direct de-
scendant of Lafayette, and Count de
Rochambeau, direct descendant of
Gen. Rocha-mbeau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
DIPLOMATS PRESENT.

The second presentation OF the pas
sion play. "On the Slopes of Calvary. 8"
was given in GonzaGa Theater last
night before Most Rev. John Bonzano.
papal delegate to the United States
and score Of diplomats.
Rev. Aurclio Palmieri of PhiladeIphia-
author Of the play, was unexpeCt edIy
prevented from coming to Washington
yesterday. but probably Will he here for
one Of the remaining performances
The play is TO he given every Sunday
night during Lent and on the afternoon
Of Palm sunday Arthur Il. White as
Judas and Mrs. Z. J. Deeds asI:sther.
sister Of Judas. were applau-Ied FOR
their Interpretations last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
SWORD HAS WON,
DECLARES THE KAISER

By the Associated Press
BERLIN. March 4. via London.-Em-
peror William. according to an official
announcement made today on the con-
clusion Of peace between Germany and
Russia sent telegram to Count Won
Hertling. the German imperial chan
ceIlor. reading as follows:
The German sword welded by great
army leaders has brought peace with
Russia. With deep gratitude to God,
who has been with us. 1 am filed with
proud JOY at the deeds OF my army and
the tenacious perseverance of my peo-
pie 1t is of especial satisfaction to
me that German blood and German
kultur have been saved. Accept my
warmest thanks for your faithful and
strong cooperation in the great
work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
HindranCes Are Met
by Allied Diplomats
in Leaving Petrograd

~ me y SSt'''iA teG FrFSi.
LONDON, March special dis
patches from Petrograd describe the
departure of the British and French
embassies. and the Belgian, Serbian.
Greek and Portuguese legations last
Thursday. after 4 series of hindrances,
which IN the case Of the Italian en-
bassy was sufficient TO detain its STAFF
in Petrograd after the others had left
The Italians were stin in Petrograd
sulates. according to the correspondent
of the Morning Post
Tho hOlshevik foreign office, while
permitting the American, Japanese.
Chinese, Brazilian and Sinrlese deleea-
tionH to leave without restraint in
sisted upon indorSinG all PASSWORDS of
the others before depa rture and refused
Enforcement unless the passport spe-
cifcallE described the owner as a dipIo-
mat. Consequently a mum Der of mill
tary and other members of the yarious
missions were left behind. and, saws
the correspondent of the Daily Mail.
apparently are held as hostages"
Foreigners not connected with the
diplomatic service seem. however TO
nave accompanied the diplomats on their
tram whlle reports suggest others will
ne ahle to get away sooner or later
kcaSons given for holding the Italians
dlifcr, but it seems that Count Prasso
one OF them. was obnoxious to the
RUSSIAN foreign Office, which also was
SAID to have suspected the Italians Of
helping their nationals to escape from
fetrograd contrary to regulations. =
According to the correspondent of the
Morning Post provision Shops in Petro
grad were absolutely empty ON SATIN,
day. Many of the shops were boardeh
up and food was not obtainable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
SUBMITS MINORITY REPORT
ON RIVERS AND HARBORS

Representative Frcar, republican. of
Wisconsin today submitted q minority
report on the rivers and harbors bill.
in which he questioned the advisable
ity of spending money this year on
rivers to the extent provided in the
bill
The report, signed only by Mr.. Frear,
agrees with the majority report that
the bill carrying S19.OOn,OuO was the
best compromise possible. and much
lower than bills of previous years. but
he attacks the system under which
the bill is drawn by the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04

The spirit and skill shown by Ameri-
can troops in recent little fights" at
the front. Gen. March said. showed
that they were coming forward in a
most encouraging way and were
quickly absorbing their training in
modern warfare and making practical
use of 1t under fire The general
looked pleased as he referred to the
incident of the attempted German raid
on the American sector which met with
so vigorous a repulse.
Gen. March has only admiration for the
French army and the spirit Of France.
What their spirit is, he said. can only be
realized by one who has seen what
France is doing. The splendid response
Of the women of France 10 the country :
need particularly impressed him. The
women are running the businesses and the
farms, he said. with skill and Judgment.
releasing their manfolks for duty in the
army against the invader.
You can make that just as strong as
you like" said he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Gets Pay Increases Also.

In addition to fighting eight-hour legis-
latiou- the union has played an important
part in getting pay increases from Con-
gresS. the union also is working for eS-
tablishment Of a civil service court Of
appeals and for an entire Reconsideration
Of positions and salaries in the civil serv-
ice.
The officers Of the local union are:
John :. Beach. president; Harry l.
Watson. first vice president Miss Jessie
Dell, second vice president; jeremiah
Connolly. third vice president; owen p.
Kellar. fourth vice president: Miss Flor
ence =. Smith, corresponding secretary :;
James II. kesecker. recording secretary !;
Van A Zahn. treasurer. Elmer r. Rey-
nolds guardian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
May Apply for Soldiers Insurance

Tho Senate today passed a rcsolu-
ton amending the war insurance law
by permitting relatives of soldiers
abroad to make applica ton for in
surance. The measure was approved
by Secretary McAdoo, who recently in
formed the Senate finance committee
that difficulty is experienced by sol
diers in Europe to get their insurance
properly arranged under a provision
requiring the soldier to make personal
application for the insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04

Moscow will represent Japan after Am
baSSador J-chida'S withdrawal
ROME. Saturday, March 2.-The gov
eminent at Toxic will act enerSetcaily
but it is impossible to say in what way
it not being desired to have the enemy
know anything of its plans Gen. Sem
ba of the japanese army is quoted here
as declaring in an interview regarding
the situation in the far east.
Japan's attitude, continued the general
in the interview, depends upon the
enemy's action-whether the Germans
enter Petrograd, and, should they do so
whether they will stop there or invade
even without military action. the re-
mainder of eastern Russia under the
pretext of re-establishing order and or
ganizing supplies and thus reach Sibe-
ria, Japan. the general declared, was
ready for any eventuality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
To Avoid Any Delay.

In view of the fact that there was
sufficient time. Representative Byrue
decided yesterday that il would be ad-
vantageous to have these detailed sta
tstics prepared for the House, that
there might not be any further delay
IN case some member should ask for
them.
1t is practically certain that in
creaseS up to 20 per cent will be al
lowed those government workers re-
ceiving lower salaries.
sentiment in the House is strong in
favor of Immediately passing this sal
airy increase provision. 1t is also re-
garded as certain that any attempt
made by Representative Borland TO put
on his eight-hour-a-day amendment
will be voted down by the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
TWO OF CREW BURN TO DEATH.
Lightship, Barge and Steamer De.
stroved by Fire at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va March "A thirty
five-foot channel 1ightship. the barge
Edith, owned by the New England Fuel
and Transportation Company, and the
u ,7Oo-ton ferry steamer Castleton. own
ed by the Chesapeake Ferries Company.
were destroyed by fire yesterday morn
ing Two firemen on board the Castle
ton were burned to death and Capt L.
A Oleson of the Edith severely injured
The fire started by the explosion of
a lamp on the Castleton, which was be-
ing repaired. This ferry steamer, with
a capacity of 5000 passengers, was built
for the Baltimore and Ohio several
years ago and placed in New York bar
Dor before being brought here for serv-
ice between Newport News and Sewells.
Point,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Borland Amendment Up in Senate

The Senate this afternoon resumed
consideration of the Agricultural appro-
priation bill, when. at the request of
Senator simmons, the war finance cor
poration bill was temporarily laid aside
The appropriation bill carries the Bor-
land eight-hour amendment, compelling
the employees of the Department of Ag-
riculture in the District of Columbia to
work minimum of eight hours a day
Consideration OF this provision may be
reached SIday. but ii is doubtful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
BOMB SHIPPED INTO
MILL EXPLODES; 2 KILLED

FORT WORTH. Tex. March FIX
pIosion of a crudeIy constructed bomb.
shipped into the plant of the George w.
Armstrong & Co. steel mills here in a
car of junk, caused the death of two
workmen early today and the injury OF
several others.
The explosion occurred when the men
killed both of whom were Mexicans
fed into shears, to be cut into small
pieces. a length of pipe which. it was
discovered afterward. had been filed
with explosives and bullets. The bod
les of both men were riddled.
John McCostan. night foreman of the
plant. was among those seriously in
jured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
MINE CONGRESS SECRETARY.
W. n. Conrad Selected for Southern
Department.

william NJ. Conrad, assistant secre-
tary of the American Mining Congress
has been appointed secretary Of the
southern department of the organiza-
ton, with headquarters at Louisville,
Ky
The southern department of the con-
gYess includes the states of Virginia
West Virginia, Kentucky. Tennessee,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi. Florida. Louis
lana and Arkansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
GEN. MARCH BEGINS
DUTY AS WAR CHIEF
Reception to Officers Marks
Change in Army Personnel.
Predicts Victory.

Mai Gen. Peyton c. March this morn
ing formally relieved Mai. Gen. John
Biddle of the duties of acting chief of
STAFF Of the Army at the War Depart
ment He attended a meeting of the
War Department Council of War in the
forenoon, and at u o'clock received in
his office all the officers of the Army
stationed in this vicinity, including the
chiefs of all the stan bureaus of the
department
All the officers were in field uniform
and their number was SO great that the
corridors of the building were filled with
them for nearly an hour. Gen. March
was assisted at the reception by Gen.
Eiddle and by his aid. Capt. Swain, who
acconnanied him from France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Warren Dupre Dies in Spartan burp

"fAhIANbuRG. S. c.. March A.
warren pupre, one of South Cardinals
most prominent business men, died
here last night at midnight, following
short illness. Mr.. Dupre was presi-
oeht OF the spartanburg Rotary Club.
president of the South Atlantic STATE.
Music Festival and president of the
Dupre book store. He had been identi-
fled with every progressive undertake
ing launched in Spartanburg within
the last twenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Now in Many States.

The employees IN Washington organized
and defeated the eight-hoUr legislation
in that year. and within few months.
branches % the Washington union were
organized in many states. AS the or
sanitation grew its name was changed
To the National Federation Of Federal
Employees, which TOW has eighty branch
unions.
H ". McI4arin. Tho was first president
of the Washington local. is now president
Of the national organization. Miss Flor
ence Etheridse. also of the local. is fourth
vice president Of the national E J. New
myer. another member Of the local, is
StCret ar-y ! rtsaSuerr Of the national
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
NINETY-NINE ESCAPE TRIAL.
Supreme Court in Ohio Election
Cases Sustains Demurrers

Federal courts have 10 Jurisdiction
over bribery at general elections for
the selection of federal officers. the
United States Supreme Court decided
today in unfolding DEGREES sustaining
demurrers to Indictments in the Gin
cinnati election fraud case
Ninety-nine persons charged with
fraud at the 1916 general election in the
first Ohio congressional district, as a
result of the decision will not be com
PEELED to stand trail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
COL LEES FLIGHTS DELAYED.
Injury to Planes Wings Postpones
Ascensious.

Lieut. Col g +. Lee OF the British
aviation mission will not resume his
flights before tomorrow or wednesday
IL was announced at Col. Lees Office
today that the wings OF his aIrpla.,c
were damaged more than at first
thought
A number Of persons. including con
greSsmen, are on the WAITING lis, 70
accompany the British airrnan on his
flights. No definite dates for any one
have yet been fixed. it is announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Confident of Victory.

Before he saw his officers. Gen. March
in brief conference with the newspaper
correspondents took occasion to ex-
press again his absolute confidence in
the ultimate victory over the German
forces.
Il do not say this" he added, because
underestimate the strength of the
Germans. That is the most dangerous
thing you could do"
Gen. March recalled that Gen. Sir
William Robertson. formerly chief OF
the British imperial general staff. had
once told him that whenever he felt
discouraged he found it helpful to visit
the trenches
There is no pessimism at the front"
Cen March said The boys who are
doing the fighting have no lack Of con-
fidence OF course. there are many
things to worry the men A. home. but
the boys in the trenches are not wor-
rVirg"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
American Ambassador
Will Not Quit Russia
at the Present Time

y
NOLDGDA. March 4. - Ambassador
Francis has received word that the
British and French ambassadors have
left Pctrograd.
The American ambassador does not
expect to quit Russian soil. at least not
at this time. He plans to remain in
NoIogda for a considcra BILE period
Fctrograd is quiet and the boIsheyiLt
authorities are doing their utmost to
create an effective red army, according
to adviCcs received here this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
Porto Rico Goes Dry.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. March 4
Porto Rico went dry at midnight Sat
urday. This followed an act of Con-
eress, which the election of last July
failed to repeal. This act prohibits the
Importation. manufacture. sale or gift
of intoxicating liquors or drugs. A To-
cal law permits the manufacture and
sale of beer containing not exceeding
az per cent of alcohol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
ALL-RUSS|AN CONGRESS
WILL PASS ON PACT
Ratification of Peace Agreement
Has Been Fixed for
Thursday.

LONDON, March A Russian Off
cial announcement signed by Premier
Lenine and Foreign Minister Trotzky
says that the boIshevik delegation af-
ter signing peace with Germany is
proceeding toward Petrograd, where
the text of the agreement will be i'm
mediately published.
Ratification of the treaty has beer
fixed for Thursday next and il depends
on the decision of the all Russian con-
gress of councils of workmen's peas
ants and Cossacks' deputies, which will
assemble at Moscow March L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-04
British Ship Aids Disabled Tanker

AN ATLANTIC PORT. March 4.-CaIls
for assistance from an American tank
steamer which reported that she was
disabled by machinery trouble. were re-
ceived here today. Later, however, a
British freighter reported that she had
proceeded TO the tanker's aid and that
IT would not be necessary to dispatch a
government vessel.