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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
DINGIES ARE NOT
FRIENDLY TO
JACK
LANGFoRD AND JEANETTE WILL
PULL FOR McvEY IN JOHN
SON FIGHT

1t won't be meeting OF strangers
when John Arthur johnson and Sam
uel McVey both Of dusky hue, clash
in a 20-round argument in Cuba in
March, says Claude Johnston in the
Kansas City Star. No indeed, ILL
Artha" and Sam are old Acquaintance
es. True, they haven't been on fight
ing terms for some years but then
that isn't Sans fault. He has been
Eager enough to swamp punches with
the champion, but ever since he
achieved fame by walloping little
Tommy Burns over in Australia years
ago, Johnson steadfastly refused to
have anything to do. in a fighting way
with men of his own color.
Back in the old days, before he was
champion. Johnson was a member
of "Big -Four" that probably never
will be duplicated in the fight game.
Johnson, McVey, Sam Langford and
Joe jeanette made up this quartet. Be.
ing all negroes, they had a hard time
finding opponents. This wasn't alto
gether on account Of their color, how
ever. They were-are yet-masters
of the mitt game. Jeanette. Mcvey
and Johnson are about of the same
size. Langford was the baby mem
Der Of the four-that is, in size What
he lacked in stature and weight the
Boston Tar Baby made up in punch
ing ability After one meeting with
the little fellow" the other members
of the quartet were willing to meet
anyone in preference to him again.
He hit too hard.
These four made meal tickets out
of each other. There wasn't much to
choose between any OF them. They
fought draws and sometimes they
gained decisions over one another and
on rare occasions a knockout was reg
istered so it will be like old times
when Johnson and Mcvey Chamber in
to the ring in Cuba. The friendly
feeling that used to be present in their
bouts in the old days, however, will
be missing, For Johnson, by throwing
over his foe-friends of other days
when he annexed a doubtful title, in
Cured their everlasting enOity. Any
one OF the trio-Jeanette. Langford or
McVey--would give most anything
they possess to get a craclkat the title
holder. Each is firmly Of the opinion
that he can beat him. When Mcvey
and Johnson hook up, Langford and
Jeanette will be pulling strong for
John Arthur to "get his"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
COMPETE EoR BIG CITY JOB

Cleveland, o. Dec. - Competitors
from many parts of the country are
today undergoing a civil service ex-
animation for $4,000 a year position
for the city Of Cleveland, as commits
sioner Of recreation. Instead Of ap-
pointing some political heller or
theorist, Mayor Baker has decided to
get the best man available for the
place. SO he advertised in magazines
the fact that the job was open to com
petition. He followed the precedent
established by Mayor Mitchell Of New
York, who recently held similar com
petition and gave the position to the
best man.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
sick .Heaaache


Sick headache Is nearly always
caused by disorders Of the stomach.
Correct them and the periodic attacks
OF sick headache win disappear Mrs.
John Bishop Of Roseville. Ohio. writes:
about year ago I was troubled with
indigestion and had sick headache
that lasted for two or three days at a
time. doctored and tried a number
Of remedies but nothing helped me
until during one Of those sick spells
a friend advised me to take Chamber
lain's Tablets, This medicine reIiey.
ed me in a short time" For sale by
all dealers ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
1s57 YEARS EoR WALT sLAvERs

Chicago, Dec. mime hundred and
one persons have been convicted un-
der the Mann white slave act since
its passage, up to July /, and prison
sentences up to that date total 1857
years, months and "a days. The
fines imposed amount to $1ss,0S6.5O
During the year ending June 80 last,
according to A. Bruce BielsIki, chief Of
the bureau of investigation Of the de-
|partment Of justice there were 4S5 in
dictments, s57 convictions, SO acquit-
tails and 46 cases mol pressed This
is a big increase over the figures Of
the previous year.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

Gas in the stomach comes from food
which has fermented. Get rid OF this
badly digested food as quickly as pos
sible if you would avoid bilious at
tack; HERBINE is the remedy you
need. 1t cleanses and strengthens the
stomach, liver and bowels. and re-
stores energy and cheerfuIness. Price
SOC. Sold by Central Drug Co.--Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
Checks Group instantly

You know Group is dangeronus. And
you ought to know too, the sense OF
security that comes from having 30.
ley's Honey and Tar Compound In the
house. It cuts the thick mucus and
clears away the phlegm, stops the
strangling cough and gives easy
breathing and quiet sleep. Every US
er is a friend. o. G. schaefer and
Red Cross Drug Store.-Ad
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
ThIs-and Five centsl

DON'T MISS THIS. cur out this
slip, enclose five cents to Foley and
Co., Chicago. ILL.,, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a free trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group. Foley
Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. For sale in your town by
o. G. schaefar and Red Corss Drug
Co.--Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

The literacy test law for immigrants
viii be strongly urged in congress
as a check on the hordes Of Euro
peans who are expected to seek homes
in America.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

Wheezingi n the lungs indicates that
phlegm is obstructing the air pas
sages. BALLARD'S HOREHOUND
SYRUP loosens the phlegm SO that it
can be coughed up and elected. Price
25c, soc and $1OO per bottle Sold by
Central Drug Co.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
CARNIVAL AT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. a two
weeks street carnival will open here
tonight under the auspices Of the In
proved Order Of Red Men. The city
is decorated for the occasion, ana
many features have been carefully
worked out. The Red Men are work
ing to raise a benevolent fund.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
AT MONEY SAVING prices

We will place on sale every
thing in the store from
IA to 1.2 off from
Dec. 10th till the 25th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
WAR TO MAKE NEAT A RARITY
View Of Henry J. Williamson Of
Agricultural DEPARTMENT,

CHICAGO. December 1s.-'Meat in
America win be rarity before the war
ends. with this drain on our supply"
says Henry ]. Williamson. government
statistician in the Department Of Ag-
riculture. 'The number Of cattle has
diminished and the population increas-
ed progressively for ten years, until
now they arc too widely divergent to
hope to get a full supply for at least
ten years more"
Mr.. Williamson has been In Chicago
and the west for more than a month
visiting stock centers.
Increased prices for meat and leathe.
goods were forecast by government
and stockyards experts, who have COM
piled figures estimating the visible
supply Of cattle at $4,000. 900, including
calves. yearlings and full-grown stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
MUSICAL CLUBS ENTERTAIN.
Program Rendered by the .. of P.
Organizations.

Songs, both sentimental and comic,
were given by the combined musical clubs
of the University of Pennsylvania last
evening under the auspices Of Foundry
NJ. E. Church in the parish hall, 10th and
streets. The entertainment ended with
a skit, "A Scene at tho Movies" Walter
Antrim, '15. was leader Of the Glee Club
and C. Thomas Evans, rs, was director
of the Mandolin Club.
Tho patronesses were Mrs. Thomas
Riley Marshall. Mrs. Charles Evan
Hughes, Mrs. William e. Gorgas, Mrs.
Earl Cranston. Mrs. John Betley Tuttle,
Mrs Thomas W. Sidwell, Mrs Norris
Hacker. Mrs. D. Roberts Harper, Sd. Mrs.
Karl C. Corikey. Mrs. L. Morris Lessen
ring. Mrs. John R Mohler. Mrs. Murray
Gait Motter. Mrs. Harold G. Chase. Mrs.
Joseph w. Harris, Mrs E. Frank Phillips,
Mrs B. T. Woodward. Mrs Lindley NJ
Garrison. Mrs. j. Harry Covington, Mrs.
Charles W. Richardson. Mrs. William R.
Wedderspoon, Mrs. James G. Mckay. Mrs.
William Gerry Morgan, Mrs. Marcus S.
Hottenstein. Mrs. John Danskin Mattson,
Mrs John P. Turner. Mrs. Arthur Barton
Crane, Mrs George F. Snyder. Mrs. Will
liam Blum, Mrs. Howard Crawley, Mrs.
Robert NJ. Kennedy. Mrs Edgar T.
Wherry and Mrs. John Crayke Simpson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

Proceeds from tho sale Of Red Cross
seals to help in tho great fight against
tuberculosis continue to be received at
the headquarters Of the distribution In
the OFFICES of the Chamber of Com
merce, and it Is hoped by those in
charge that the final result may equal
that attained in 1913.
That no expense is too great to be
incurred to get seal when one Is
wanted badly enough. is evidenced by
the following letter received recently
at headquarters from a small Virginia
town:
Enclosed you will find one cent in
stamps. for which send me Red Cross
Christmas seals. Send in haste"
Two cents was the cost Of sending
the letter and also Of forwarding to
the writer the one seal for which she
had RENTED. Uncle Sam got 4 cents
eut Of the transaSsion' p but the BED
dollars and dollars can make weak
lungs strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
HOLDS ALLEGED BOGUS CHECK.
Druggist Keeps Souvenir of Trans.
action With Stranger at Store.

Philip G. Afieck holds an alleged
bogus certified check as souvenir of
a transaction with an unidentified man
in his drug store at 18th and F streets
| northwest Thursday afternoon. The
man who presented the check appeared
in the store and purchased a vibrator.
and so quickly was the sale made that
the clerk became Suspicious, and when
a certified check on a bank In small
town in Ohio was presented the Gus
toner was asked to have some person
identify him.
| at have a friend in the Navy Depart
ment," he said, land I'll go and get
him.
Returning few minutes lates. the
well dressed man said that his friend
had been transferred to Annapolis, and
he was unable to find an acquaintance
to identify him. The check was turned
over to the clerk. and while inquiries
were being made at a nearby bank the
| customer departed. He did not return.
, and the matter was reported to the
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
SAYS FRANCE HAS CASH
TO FIGHT WAR TO END

PARIS. December 1s.-Minister Of
Finance Ribot. explaining tho 1915
budget yesterday to the appropriations
committee Of the chamber Of depu-
ties. said:
France will not lack resources to
continue the war. which she did not
seek bu. is resolved to pursue to the
finish without faltering. From a
financial viewpoint Frances reserves
DIE such that she can regard without
hostilities- The end of the war will
not depend at any time on the status
of our SHANGHAI power"
NJ. Ribot informed the appropriations
committee that the government had
advanced to allied or friendly coun-
tries these sums: Belgium. 50,00o, 900
francs ($50.000. 0eo): to Servia, co.
100000 francs: to Greece. 2o.1oo.eo0
francs: to the Bank Of Montenegro,
100000 francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
HON. haAUDE PAUNCEF0TE
WANTS AMERICA THANKED

LONDON. December IA letter
signed by the Hon. Maude Pauncefote,
daughter Of the late Lord Pauncefote,
At one time British ambassador at
Waahingssn. which appears in the
Times to-day. discusses the aid that has
been extended by the United States to
the distressed people in the countries
which are at war.
The letter suggests that some means
should be taken to make known In
America before Christmas the deep ap-
nFeciation felt in the United Kingdom
for the magnificent aid In the shape OF
Bed Cross work. provisions for Bel
EtuIn. presents for orphaned children
md help for the distressed in England
end other countries due to tho private
generosity Of the American people. The
e1itor adds this footnote to the letter:
I'VE understand that Q cabled mes
age Of thanks Is being prepared by an
influential committee 70 be sent al
christmas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
TRIBUTE PAID TO 7. W. S. LAKE.
Officers of Army and Navy Unior
Draw Up Resolutions.

National officers of the Army and Ma
Wy Union. residents of Washington. met
with the department and garrison Off
GERS at the office of Col. John McElroy.
National Tribune building. yesterday
afternoon to take action on the death
of Thomas w. S. Lake. father OF Gen.
II. o. Lake. national commander OIL the
organization.
Resolutions OF sympathy and condo
lence were adopted by both the nation :
al officers and by the department and
garrison officers. A floral tribute rep
resenting crossed sabers. the insignia
of the cavalry. was sent. this design
being chosen because Mr.. Lake had
been member Of Mosby's cavalry. The
officers paid a personal visit to the
home of Fred o. Lake. another son of
the civil war veteran. to view the
body of the veteran. Col. McElroy pre-
sided at the meeting and J. Walter
Mitchell acted as secretary r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
The Star Carrier

Passes your door prompt
ly every evening and SUM-
day morning, carrying the
news of Washington and
all the world. This de-
livery service frequently
takes in every house in a
square.
Yesterday The Star was
delivered promptly and
efficiently to 2o.lz2 people
in Washington directly
from The Star Office.
If you were not one OF
them telephone Main
244O and the service will
start tomorrow.
Independent carriers,
newsboys and uewsdeal-
ers brought the total eie-
culation past 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
BIG ARMY CONTRACT GIVEN.
French Order $4,000 Pairs Of
Trousers.

CHICAGO. December 1s.-Forty-eight
thousand pairs of trousers. costing
$4,000. have been ordered here by
buyers for the French government. The
contract is a rush order. The trousers
are Of the ordinary workingman's type
for the use of the sappers and miners
of the French army.
The British government is preparing
estimates for $500 motor trucks. ac-
cording to information received by
was estimated, would amount to $1o.-
100000, as the trucks probably would
average about $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
ACTION EXPECTED TODAY.
Senate Subcommittee Meets to Con
slider Siddons Nomination.

The subcommittee OF the Senate jul
dietary committee in charge of the
nomination Of Commissioner F. L. Sid
dons to be associate justice Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court met at o'clock
this afternoon. It is expected that the
committee will take action on the
nomination today. and that the nomi-
nation will be before the full commit
tee when 1t meets Monday.
1t is understood that the subcommit-
tee has been looking into some matters
in connection with Mr.. Siddons' past
record and that the members Of the
Mr.. Siddons was before the committed
yesterday afternoon for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
AVIATORS DROP BOMBS
ON TOWN OF LORRAINE

BERLIN. via London. December ia
Two Of the allies aeroplanes few over
Saarburg. Lorraine. at midnight Thurs
DAY and dropped ten bombs which
killed a Uhian corporal and a cav
alryman and severely wounded a SER
want girl The material damage done
in the town was considerable. The
aviators also threw two bombs at the
railroad station at Rieding and two
bombs At the village of Heming.
LONDON. December 1s-A Copen-
hagen dispatch to tho Exchange Tele-
graph Company reports that q German
aeroplane has been stranded on the
Daaish Isle Of Fano. In the North sea,
on tho west coast Of Jutland. The
aviators. an odlcer and q soldier. were
arrested ana win be informed In Dem
mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
roRPEDoEs IN 1913.
Robert Fulton Claims Invention in
Letter to Gen. Duane.

NEW YORK, December ia letter
from Robert Fulton to Gen. William
Duane, March 1. 1918, telling of torpe-
does invented by him capable Of de-
stroying any foreign invaders Of New
York harbor, was sold for $3.50 re-
Gently at the auction sale Of the library
of the late Adrian H. Joline.
st am happy to ind you continue the
firm friend to torpedoes." Fulton wrote
IAN infant art which requires only
support and practice to produce a
change in maritime affairs of immense
importance to this country. Expecting
the enemy here, have not been idle:
have prepared nine torpedoes. with
locks that strike fire by conclusion,
and four with clockwork locks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
REPORTED DESTRUCTION
OF AN ARMORED TRAIN

AMSTERDAM. via London. Decem-
Der -, 1919 a-m.-According to the
Budapest newspaper Pesti Maple, an ar
mored train en- route from Lemberg to
the carpathians with Ammunition and
food has been blown up.
The route 'Lemberg to the Carpa-
tbians'' makes 1t appear that the sup
ply train blown up was sent by the
Russians. who have held Lemberg for
some time. The report. II true, would
indicate that line Of Russian commu-
nication with their forces operating
In the Carpathians has been success
fully attacked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
HERMAN KAbANSKy
Penalty Imposed by the Court Is the
Maximum Under the
Law.

Life imprisonment was the sentence
imposed today by Chief Justice Coving-
ton on Herman Kabansky, twenty eight
years old. convicted Of murder In the Sec
ond degree. for the killing Of his mother
in-law, Lena Raboy, at her home. 1916
7th street northwest, March 20 last.
Kabansky was indicted for frst degree
murder and claimed insanity as a de-
Tense. Alienists testified on both sides
and the jury rendered a verdict Of guilty
in the second degree. The sentence i'm
posed by the court today Is the maximum
under the law.
Attorneys John G. Capers and Hay
den johnson for the prisoner explained
that they made no motion for q new
trial because the case had been fairly
Attorneys Archer and Wampler and
no exception could be taken to the
rulings Of the chief justice. Counsel
called attention to the positive state
ments of Drs- Logic and White that
the mans mind was diseased. They
asked that the sentence be not made
for a longer term than thirty years.
Court Severely Arraigns Prisoner.
Chief Justice Covington severely ar
raigned the prisoner. telling him that.
assuming him to be sane. his crime
had been most heinous'' and without
extenuating circumstances.
His act showed. the court said, an
| utter lack of regard for organized law
and deserved the extreme penalty.
The chief justice announced that it
had been brought to his attention that
| while the arguments to the jury were
In progress the prisoner in the cell-
room below the court gave to a deputy
marshal a very comprehensive idea Of
| the legal attainments Of the various
counsel in the case. and commented
intelligently on the conduct Of his case
| by his counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Missouri Observes "charity Day.

is Charity day in Missouri by proclama-
ton Of the governor. and all the pro-
ceeds are to be devoted to the relief
Of the European war sufferers. Contribu-
lions Of money or foodstuffs are being
solicited by organized workers in every
town in the state. The cash and food
stuffs will be given to the American
relief committee, which will fill a Mis-
souri, ship with food and sen. 1t dur
ing the first of January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Liner to Be HOSPITAL Shin.

SEATTLE, Wash. December 1s.-The
liner Empress Of India Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company, which has
been plying between north Pacific
ports and the far east for TWENTY
three years. has been sold to the Gaek-
war of Baroda, said to be the richest
prince of the Indian empire. The EN-.
press of India Is to serve as hospital
ship for Indian troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Lille Asks Aid of Swiss.

BERLIN. December 1s.-Basei re-
ports that the municipality Of Lille. at
the suggestion of the German ofYlcer
in command. has asked help from the
President of the Swiss Confederation
to get victuals. as Lille is cut on from
all foreign communication and the nom
ulation IL in distress.
The commander guaranteed that the
victuals were destined exclusively for
the consumption Of civilians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Sensation at Trial.
Considering New Highway Plan.

Gen. Kingman, chief of engineers. as
a member of the highway commission
created by the act of Congress of
1898, is considering tracings submitted
by the District Commissioners Of a
new highway plan covering that por-
ton of Benning road from Anacostia
avenue to 40th street east and Mime
sofa avenue from Benning road to
Foote street northeast. These plans
were made in conformity with the
provisions Of the District of Columbia
appropriation act of March. 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Plans Jeanne dare Day"

PARIS. December 19.-Maurice
Barres, member Of the chamber OF dep
utes, will Introduce a bill for the crea-
ton Of a national holiday to be called
Jeanne d'Arc day. Jeanne dare. ne
says, represents for France an in
comparable image OF force and radiant
loyalty, q figure Of victory, the saint OF
France
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Lord Aberdare's Son Killed.

LONDON. December 1s.-The nams Of
Capt. the Hon. Henry Lyndhurst Bruce
CT the Royal Scots Guards appears In
che latest list of officers killed In action,
Capt. Bruce. who was the eldest son of
..ord Aberdare. married, in 1895. Camille
clifford. an American actress. whom he
met while she was playing In an Amer
lean musical production in London,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
To Meet All Chess Players.

L. B. Napoleon is scheduled to play
all local chess experts simultaneously
at the rooms of the Capital City Chess
Club, 18th and Fl streets northwest,
tonight The club rooms will be open
to the public and all the chess players
in the District are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
|MPROvEMENTSND
ARE ALL TO Be PUSHED
Commissioners Desire EARLY Compile
ton and Aid for City's
Unemployed.

With the two-fold object of COM
pleting as soon as possible improve
ments that have been authorized and
providing employment for ablebodied
residents Of the District who are now
out of work, the Commissioners are
endeavoring to get under way all
projects for which funds are available.
Additional bricklayers have been en-
ployed on the Central High School
building, which is now up to the
ground floor. Bids for the construc-
ton Of the Park View School. which is
to cost $4,000, will be called for early
in January and a contract awarded
probably by the latter part Of that
month. It is expected that this build
ing will be completed by next Octo-
Der. Plans are completed for the cell
corridors to be built at No. police
station. and orders for beginning this
| work. which is to cost $3.50, will be
issued shortly.
Playground Pool Plans.
Plans also have been turned by the
municipal architects ONCE for the
Rosedale and Howard playground
swimming pools, which are to cost
$500. but on account Of the likelihood
Of unfavorable weather it Is improbable
that work will be started on these i'm.
provements before spring. There is lit
tie to be gained. 1t is stated, by rush.
ing street improvements and other en-
cheering work that is annually pro-
vided for. as this work is scheduled in
such way as to provide regular en-
ployment for the engineer department
operatives throughout the year.
Suggestion has been made that work
municipal wharves at the foot OF 10th
street southwest, to cost $780, 900, but, as
this work Is to be done largely by pile
drivers. the Commissioners do not be-
lieve that 1t viii be the means of af-
fording employment to suficient
number Of persons to justify the project
being rapidly pushed.