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The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
Not Martyrdom, but Folly.

The militant members of the Wom-
ems Social and Political Union of
Great Britain are disposed to canonize
one Of their number, Emily Dawson,
who made an attack on the Kings
horse at the Derby race and died, as
a result of the injuries received. Sym
pathy is felt for the victim OF her own
folly. The same sympathy is extended
to any one whose life is forfeited, and
to suicides who throw off the burden
of existence Miss Dawson deliberate
ly endangered the lives of several
jockeys. 1t was by the merest chance
that the injuries of the rider of the
Kings horse were not mortal.
The crown of martyrdom is not be-
slowed upon one, who, angered BY the
delayed concession of privilege. pro-
ceeds to vent his or her fury upon So
ciety. Some fanatical "militants" seem
almost inclined to exult over it as
sublime act of martyrdom which will
glorIty the cause and hasten its sue
cess. But Emily Davison's mad act
conveyed no argument whatever for
votes for women" any more than
docs the mutilation of works of art. 1t
was an act of devotion; of self-im-
notation, but it was illogical and de-
tached from the cause which its au-
thor desired to serve.
The ''militants" will be wise if they
refrain from exploiting this sad oc-
currcnce. The more probable result
of so doing would be to excite other
minds to a sort of mania
for martyrdom, and thus to cause
much distress and bereavement, with
out advancing the claims of women
for the electoral franchise.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
STA SMEN-REAL AND NEAR
By FRED c. KELLY

I to the front Of the church. He was the
sole repentant sinner that day. and the
| margin between his expulsion and his
contrite return was so brief that il raised
a new point Of procedure. The heads y.
the church conferred and CROPPED for a
precedent. They found none, but de-
| termined that there was only one thinS
TO do and that was to receive the penitent
back into the fold. They babe him come
back and sir no more.
And Champ Clark has continued a men,
Der of the church in good standing from
that day to this.
Jerry Mathews. of the Washington
staff of the New York Sun, used to
own a country paper out in Illinois.
One day an old and constant reader
came in and wished to learn IL he
could extend his subscription a year
by the payment OF a crock of apple
butter. Jerry gladly agreed, and
spread the apple butter around among
the ONCE employees. Then he sold the
paper. and the new proprietor changed
its politics. Jerry packed up his effects
and was on his way to the train to
leave town when the apple butter man
nailed him.
Nav, you dontr' exclaimed the old
subscriber. You needn't try to sneak
out of town just yet! 1 gave you that
crock of apple butter in good faith for
years subscription, and now the
papers changed politics., and I don't
want II any longer. I want the money
for that apple butter.
How much is it?" asked Jerry.
The man took from his pocket a
piece of paper on which he had II all
figured out. and he declared there was
50 cents coming to him.
So Jerry decided to pay 1t and keep
out of trouble.
Representative Dan Anthony of Kan
sas enjoys automobiling. Last summer
he struck a little Kansas town shortly
after shutdown in his fine, big car
equipped with all modern devices.
Hey, there. fellow, you'll have to light
up your lamps" ordered the town po-
lice force who happened along just then.
Very WELL" said Anthony, and he
touched a button that threw on the cleo
trio lights front and rear. The cop was
greatly taken back, for II was his first
meeting with electric lights on an auto
mobile. He could scarcely believe what
he saw.
See here, mister; Just don't get gay
with me- he ordered. rather savagely.
when he had caught his breath: when
tell you to light up your lamps mean
for you to step out and light 'em"
Representative Young OF North Da-
kota has daughter who Is a musical
prodigy. She is only three years old.
and has been able to play a considerable
repertoire on the piano since she was
two. And she could sing at the age of
sixteen months.
Copyright. l9i3. by Fred G; Kelly. All rights 10
sercd.b
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

To look at the Madonna like face Of
Champ Clark. Speaker of the far-fameo
House Of Representatives.. one would
never guess that he was once fired from
the church-and for dancing. Champ
Clark sizes up like man who could
dance or let II alone. with the odds
heavily in favor of him letting it alone
Yet. by romping back a few years into
the heretofore, we come TO the time
when Champ Clark's innocent fun
grieved, shocked, and consterned the
good church people OF Louisiana. Mo.
When Champ Clark finished his course
at the Cincinnati Law School, and set
out for Louisiana, Mo-, to practice his
profession, he took with him his letter
from the Christian Church. known also
as the Disciples OF Christ, and at once
became a member of that congregation in
the little Missouri town. Just few
days after his arrival there was a steam
boat excursion down the river. and. as
the papers doubtless stated at the time.
dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. -
II was Champ Clark's first steamboat
excursion, and one OF the few opportu-
mites in his busy young life for frivolity.
He liked to dance, and there were a
number of beautiful and talented young
women aboard who were willing to dance
sional man, a newcomer. IL for no other
reason than to make him welcome in
their little community. 1t. had never oc-
CURED to Champ Clark that there was
harm or moral turpitude involved In so
simple a pleasure as dancing. So he
danced and danced. Little did he suspect
how wicked he was being.
The next day was Sunday, and promptly.
his late hours the nignl
before. Champ was In his pew. lifting his
voice in song.
Well, to make a little paragraph out of
a long one. and passing rapidly over rnu
details of the formalities, they read
Champ out of the party, so to speak. He
was declared a man of sin, and he went
forth from the service an outcast.
moral leper.
The future Speaker Of the House strobe
up and down the fiagstone paving in
front OF the little church for some
trying to collect his thoughts
His future looked drab and gummy, for
he assumed that nobody would come seek
ing legal counsel from a young lawyer
70 STEPPED in iniquity as he. After ponder
ing over the situation for a time, he
slipped back into the church and, I'M
noticed, sat down in rear pew.
Now, at a certain point In the regular
Sunday morning service. it was an old.
,ld custom In the Christian Church to
all on all sinners who felt so inclined
o step to the front of the church and
make public repentance.
Champ Clark sat quietly and unobserved
n the rear pew until they reached that
,art of the service. And then with that
anne firm, swinging stride thar he has
oday, but with head bowed like a peni-
ent Magdalen. he marched down the aisle |
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
Literary Societies to Meet.

The Fairfax and Blackford Literary
Societies of the Episcopal High School
Will hold their final joint celebration at
$50 o'clock tomorrow night at Liggett
Hall at the Episcopal High School. The
programme, which will be given, follows:
Prayer; address of welcome by the pres
ident Of the Blackford Society; presenta-
ton OF the F. l. S. declaimer's medal to
John S. Disoway, of Georgia; presenta-
ton OF the B. L. S. debater's medal to J.
Turner Binford, of Maryland; presenta-
ton of the F. L. S. readers medal to
Francis o. Roller, of West Virginia .
presentation of the B. L. S. debster's
medal to Frank r. Reade, of Abingdon,
Va: acknowledgements scene between
Brutus and Cassius: presentation Of the
F. L. S. deoater's medal to Lee d. Will
Jams, of Norfolk: presentation of the
b. l.. S. readers medal to John W. Har-
ris, jr., of Texas; presentation of the
trophy for superiority in the dual con-
test May 10 in reading, defamation, and
debate of the Blackford over the Fairfax
Society for 1912-l3: joint valedictory a6-
dress by Lorrain G. Smith. of Florida;
final dismissal of the audience by the
president of the Fairfax Society. During
the evening there will be a musical pro-
CRANE given.
Joseph Armour Gardner. jr., of Ken
lucky. is president of the Fairfax Society.
and Talbot Taylor Speer. of MARYLAND,
is president of the Blackford Society.
R. NJ Brooks, twenty-eight years old,
of Richmond, who was struck by north
bound passenger train, No. 50. over the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. shortly before midnight last
night. died at o'clock this morning at
the Alexandria Hospital. DR.. w. NJ.
Smith. the attending physician, stated
that shock was the cause of death. 1t
Is thought that Brooks was also inter-
nally injured. The body was removed to
Demaine's undertaking establishment
and prepared for burial It will be
shipped to Lestor Manor. Va, for burial.
Brooks was unmarried.
Funeral services for Rev. Straightfel-
low. who died Sunday at his home at
near Gordonsville. Va. were
held this afternoon from the residence
af n NJ Cream. IL washington Street.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
OKLAHOMA CITY
ny GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good Old Sfwnsh."

beardless boys, who once fought tame
Indians where the government building
now stands. Oklahoma City gets what
II goes after. 1t went after the State
capital and brought II home in an auto
mobile between two days; and II went
after a packing house and raised enough
money to get it before Dallas had finished
rubbing its eyes.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

We note, in the movements of naval
vessels. that the Saturn has arrived at
Teburon." We are willing to assume that
you know what the Saturn is and where
Teburon is.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

The New Jersey State Asylum is to
establish newspaper for lunatics. 1t
strikes US that this is a needless expense
when there are so many newspapers al
ready in existence that are admirably
suited for the purpose
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
Counting Days.

would you mind resting your head
on my left shoulder. dearest?"
ITO be nearer your hearth" murmured
the beautiful girl.
Yes: and to be further away from the
cigars 1 have in my right pocket"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

James Hamilton Lewis may be the
whip Of the Senate. but a gentleman
at the other end Of the Avenue seems
to be directing the punishment
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

A Saranac Lake On. W farmer claims
to have a flock Of hens that go SWIM
ming regularly and catch trout. Sounds
fishy doesn't it?
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

This is the time of year when small
colleges advertise themselves by con-
ferring degrees on big men,
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Senator Vardaman, who says there is
no statue OF a woman in Washington,
is respectfully invited to lift his eyes
to the dome of the Capitol
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

thts WCAC IOiiddStca ~ 49,. 's@--~-~ss -
Morton. rector of Christ Episcopal
Church, and burial was made in Ivy
Hill Cemetery. Those serving as pail
bearers were J. ]. Green, r. M. Green.
James r. Muir. B. L. Jacobs. James Kerr
Barr, and Kenneth w. Ogden. A number
of members OF r. z. Lee Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans, attended the services.
Other News Notes.
Sherif w. c. Bond. of Orange County,
Va, and r. @. Watkins, chief of police
of Gordonsville, Va. this afternoon con-
veyed James Avis. colored, to Orange to
answer the charge of shooting Chief
Watkins February 16 last. He also is
rested in Washington a short time ago
on suspicion of stealing a COW. the prop
erty of Mrs. Susan A. Calvert, OF Four
mile Run, Alexandria County.
Representative c. C. Carlin has accept
ed an invitation to address the members
Of Tammany Hall at its celebration July
next. Last year Representative Oscar
Underwood addressed the Tammany
braves at their Fourth of July celebra-
ton.
The Bar Association OF the Sixteenth
judicial Circuit will hold a meeting at
Nicol Hall, Manassas, at noon tomorrow.
Following the business meeting, the
members will be entertained at the home
of Judge C. Z. Nicol at Manassas.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector of Grace
Episcopal Church. will, at 7:45 o'clock to-
morrow night. deliver an address before
the members of the American Indian
Guards. His subject will be Improving
the Time"
James T. Preston, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. has been elected
national councillor and delegate to the Ma
tional Chamber Of Commerce, which Will
meet In Chicago next year.
Dr. Lucian c. Smith, former resident
OF this city. who has recently been In
the employ of the government in Panama,
visited friends In this city today.
The committee on schools OF City Coun-
ell was organized tonight with the cleo
ton of Capt. Albert Bryan as chairman.
Ella NJ Reynolds has purchased from
Alice Jackson a house and lot on the
north side of Gibbon Street between st.
Asaph and Pitt Streets.
Mrs. Elizabeth Woolls has purchased
from David n. Rust. jr., a residence In
section No. 2, Del Ray, Alexandra
County.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

bones. Touch him on the funny bone
and hear a rag-time.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
How 10 Impre.. Them.

81 can't get that woman to take any
fresh air." complained the young physi-
clan.
You don't word your advice properly"
said the old doctor. Tell her to peram-
bulate daily in the park. taking copious
inhalations Of ozone"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
A sisninc.nt Fact.

rs wombat henpecked?"
II don't know anything about his fam
ly affairs. But 1 have noticed that he
begins to walk on tiptoe as soon as he
gets within a block of his house"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
It's An Right.

OF course some gloomy days ar due
And storms discomforts bring.
But still l don't feel called on to
Apologize for spring.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
A Sad Blow.

.'wallaby says he was somewhat dis
appointed in Boston"
He heard a man split an infinitive. 1t
was while crossing Beacon Street, too"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
More Useful.

"what do you want with this immense
knife?"
That's a hunting knife. I'm going
camping. Want something suitable for
skinning wild animals
Better follow my advise and take
something suitable for skinnins pota-
toes
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Georgia is marketing her peach crop
and is not worrying about the tariff or
the currency.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

man generally gets credit for be-
ing a good citizen when his wife makes
him go to church.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Standard Oil doesn't care who makes
the automobiles, just so 1t sells the gaso-
line.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

II some people would think before they
speak they would have mighty little to
say.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11
Her Holiday.

Mother takes a day of occasionally.
and finds twice as much work accumulat-
ed when she returns.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Funeral services for Rev. Straightfel-
low. who died Sunday at his home at
Lindsey, near Gordonsville, Va. were
held this afternoon from the residence
Af n NJ GraAn. 123 Washington Street.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

The committee on schools OF City Coun-
ell was organized tonight with the cleo
ton of Capt. Albert Bryan as chairman.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Dr. Lucian c. Smith. former resident
OF this city. who has recently been In
the employ Of the government In Panama,
visited friends in this city today.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Ella NJ Reynolds has purchased from
Alice jackson a house and lot on the
north side of Gibbon Street between St
Asaph and Pitt Streets.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

James T. Preston, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. has been elected
national councillor and delegate to the Ma
tional Chamber of Commerce, which will
meet In Chicago next year.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

Mrs. Elizabeth Woolls has purchased
from David n. Rust. jr.. a residence In
section No. 2, Del Ray, Alexandra
County.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-11

The preface of the German Crown
Prince to Germany in Arms the joint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-14
NEGRO BADLY CUT
ON FIRST AVENUE
Bodeker Displeased That Bleeding
Man Was Not Given Medical
Attention More Quickly

Jest fer being dispectful,' Charles
Lee. a negro admitted to the police
that he had cut the throat of another
negro John Crawford, last night. The
cutting occurred at First avenue and
Twenty first street, about 7:i5 o'clock,
and was almost Immediately reported
to the police
Call Officer Crump with Ollie Null
Inns, the patrol driver, who were or
dered to the scene, found large
crowd, but were told that the wounded
negro had walked away. The wounded
man was finally located at the corner
of Second avenue and Twenty-fourth
street, where Police Sergeant Shirley
had him in charge as we'll as Charlie
Lee, the self lf-confessed assailant.
For some reason or other Sergeant
Shirley did not at once call an ambu-
lance, for the negro Crawford, who
was bleeding profusely. However, OIL
lie Mullins placed both negroes in the
patrol and awaited further orders.
These were not forthcoming as Police
Officer Crump and Police Sergeant Shir-
ley were busy in the large crowd seek
ing witnesses who had seen the cut
ting affray.
About $50 o'clock, however, the ne
groes were taken to the police sta
tion where Charlie Lee was locked up
on the charge of assault with intent to
murder and John Crawford was brought
in the Jail office where he slowly sank
to the floor unconscious, while the po-
lice telephoned to City Physician
Whelan.
At about Sac O'Clock DR. Whelan ar
rived at the Jail office and hastily set
to work trying to stop the flow of
blood In the meanwhile Chief Bod
eker had been apprised of the situa- =
ton and taking charge he had an am
bulance sent for. At o'clock Daven-
port & Harris ambulance came and the
negro was sent to the Hillman hos
pital where it was stated at late
hour last night that he was in very
grave condition.
Chief Bodeker said last night II will
issue an order at once to the effect
that at any time a police officer finds
a wounded man he must see to it that
he receives medical attendance as
quickly as possible. L cannot under
stand the apparent neglect on this oc-
casion which nearly caused this negro
to bleed to death. / will investigate
further"
The cutting was caused, according to
Charlie Lee, who admitted that he
slashed John Crawford in the throat, by
the fact that Crawford had come to
had been disrespectful to his wife
Later Lee followed Crawford and met
him at First avenue and Twenty-fiftl
street, where after a few words the
cutting followed lin the presence oI
many witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-14
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June 13.-G p. m.)-Ihere
has been a further decrease in the inten-
sty of the area of high pressure that
has continued over the great central basin
for the past three days. causing continued
fair weather east Of the Rocky noun
tains generally and steady rise IN tenn
perature. Over the northern Rockies and
adjacent Canadian provinces, a well
well marked area of low barometer has
developed. 1t has caused high tempera-
lures in Manitoba and the Dakotas, and
heavy rains over the eastern slope OF the
Rockies as far south as Oklahoma. Over.
the southern half of the plateau and
plains sections, fair weather has prevailed.
Temperatures have risen over the east
ern half of the country and nearly nor
NAL values for this season of the year
are quite general. In the southern states.
there still remains slight deficiency In
most sections. Seven p. m. readings
rangfied from rs to 80 degrees. The in
fIuence of the "high'' has been to pro.
mote rapid radiation at night and so give
relatively low temperatures in the early
morning hours, but 1t seems probable thai
normal temperatures will prevail in this
section Saturday. Fair weather should
continue in Birmingham for the next 36
hours.
Summary of observations made at Uni
ted States weather bureau stations,
June Is:
Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-14
QUICK WORK BY
OFFICER J. E. JONES
Robbery Committed at 2 A. nj. and by
$3.50 O'Clock Two Men Are in Jail
and Confessions Secured

Quick work on the part of Call Of
fcer J. E. Jones early yesterday morn
ing resulted in the arrest of VIII Clark
and Walter Beverly, negroes, on the
charge of highway robbery. The ne
groes Clark and Beverly were brought
before Judge II. b. Abernethy later in
the day and were ordered held without
bond for action by the grand jury.
Lonnie Jones, negro arrived in Br-
mingham from Gary, Ind, about 1880
O'Clock yesterday morning and was
hailed by two negro hackmen at the
Terminal station. Jones was taken on
Red mountain above Green Springs, he
claimed where one negro held him
and the other went through his pockets.
Jones ran away from the scene leav-
ing behind $65 in cash, watch, safe
ty razor and suitcase full of clothes.
Jones telephoned to police headquar-
tcrs, stating that he had been held up
and robbed lie was brought to head
quarters where he told the story of his
adventures to Call Officer j. r.. Jones
and Desk Sergeant Donelson.
From the description of the hackmen
and the vehicle Policeman Jones rec
ognized Clark and Beverly, who were
arrested at Clarll's house. They We're
brought to headquarters and after be-
ing questioned confessed They were
identified by the negro Jones. The
stolen goods was located, and the suit
case, razor and part of the money was
recovered.
Chief Bodeker commended Policeman
n = rnhherN
not take place until about = o'clock
yesterday morning and by $3.50 the
highwaymen were in Jail and con-
fession of their guilt secured as well
as part of the stolen property recov-
cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-14
WORDSWORTH HOPES
TOTAKE BOTH
Should BarOns Down Vols
Twice They Will Reach
the 500 Mark

Opening the double header with
Foxen on the mound, Manager Moles-
worth viii expend every effort to cap
ture both games of the double pro-
gramme this afternoon. Bill Prough
viii operate in the second battle and
should win if he continues HE merry
stride, The first game will begin at
2:15. Manager Schwartz has not an
nounced his battery, but it is probable
that ne will use his young pitcher,
Williams in one of the battles and
Forest More in the other.
The closeness of the Southern race,
excepting of the Gulls and the Pelicans,
is such that four straight wins will
put the Barops in second place from
sixth should the leading teams exper-
ience a slumn. During the last few
battles the Barons have injected more
lively spirit into their playing and are
hitting the ball with great timeliness.
Both games will be seven innings by
agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-14
PUT UNDER BOND
w. L. Deal Charged With Using the
Mails : to Defraud

On the charge of using the mails
to defraud, w. l.. Deal of Inglenook was
arrested yesterday morning by United
States Deputy Marshal Robert Smith.
Mr.. Deal was later arraigned before
Commissioner Watts and waived pre-
liminary hearing. He was bound over
to the grand jury under $500 bond,
which was made.
The charges against Mr.. Deal were
preferred, it is said at the Unibed
States district attorneys office. by three
citizens of Inglenook. They allege that
Mr. Deal represented that he could
negotiate the sale of several hundred
acres of Florida land provided his eX-
penses We're paid and in consideration
for the expenses the commission from
the sale of the land would be equally
divided between Deal and three others.
1t is further alleged that the land deal
was consummated but that the COM
plainants have not been compensated.