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Evening star., 1914-02-27
OPPOSES MANUAL TRAINING.
Mayor Of Bay State Town Shuts Off
Its Instruction in the Schools.

NEWBCRyPORT. Mass. February -.
Mayor Hiram Landlords belief that
manual training should not be taught in
the public schools VAS put into practical
effect today, when the mayor sent dray
to the quarters occupied by this depart
ment and had al, its working parapher-
MALTA removed and placed in storage in
city hall. lie announced that he would
refuse to sanction bills for maintenance
Of the manual training course after
March I.
Attorneys for the school committee will
file d petition in the supreme court ask
ing Tor a writ of mandamus to compel
the mayor to furnish quarters for the
school.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
FOLK TOBE Chief
COUNSEL OF Lei.
Former Governor of Missouri
Accepts $4,000 Berth DR..
c. W. Eeedham, Assistant.

Joseph W. Folk. former governor of
Missouri. today rendered his resignation
as solicitor Of the State Department, to
take effect at once. and announced that
he had decided to accept the post of
chief counsel for the interstate COM
merce commission. The new position,
which was created in the general reor-
ganization of the interstate commerce
commission. with Mr.. Folk in view. pays
a elary of $4,000 a year. which is ex-
actly double the salary attached to the
position of solicitor of the State De-
partment.
MIR. Folks determination 10 resign from
the position in the State Department and
to accept the new appointment was ar
rived at after lengthy consultations with
the President and with Secretary Bryan.
1t was stated today he will in all proba-
bility take up his new duties next week.
Meanwhile no announcement has as yet
been made as to his successor in the
State Department.
Berth for DR.. C. w. Needham.
In announcing the appointment Of Mr..
Folk, the interstate commerce commits
sion today announced also the appoint
ment OF Dr. Charles w. Ncedham, for
mer president OF George Washington Uni
versity, as assistant counsel. 1t also was
announced that Patrick J. Farrell, solici-
tor OF the interstate commerce commits
sion has been transferred to the division
OF valuation as soIicitor.
Mr.. FOX. it is announced, VIII have
jurisdiction and supervisor over all the
Jaw work of the commission, including
also the division OF valuation. The ap-
pointment is effective March l. The order
making the changes abonshes the title Of
solicitor and assistant solicitor OF the
interstate commerce commission.
The appointment will not require preSi-
dential sanction nor connrmatIon by the
Senate Legal work Of the commission,
always a large factor in its operations,
has assumed tremendous proportions
since the valuation OF the countryS In
terstate carriers was undertaken.
Influenced by Hadley's Selection.
The action Of the commission in tender
ing the position to Mr.. Folk was infiu-
enced by the fact that Herbert Spencer
Hadley had been selected by the great
railroad interests of the country to rep
resent them in the proceedings before the
interstate commerce commission, con-
nected with the great task of making
physical valuation of the railroads of the
country.
Mr.. Hadley had been attorney general
of the state Of Missouri when Joseph w.
Folk was governor. Hence it was argued
that the governments interests could
equal in standing to the chief counsel for
tho railroad.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Sans Agent Recruits in Boston.

of Boley, Okla, who calls himself a
recruiting officer for Alfred Charles Sam,
organizer of proposed negro colony in
Africa. declares that he has enrolled
more than 100 Boston negroes as pros
pectit colonists. Garrett and G. w
Lane of Wewoke. Okla, have established
headquarters in restaurant in the
negro quarter in the south end. Sam $
operations are under investigation in New
York.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Leaves 800, 900 for Education.

NEW YORK. February 27.-For the
promotion of education among Armenians
Sarkis G.. Telfeyan, who died January
II, left $4,000 in a will filed for probate
here today. -
Evening star., 1914-02-27
ASKS SQUARE DEAL
FOR THE MECHANICS
N. P. Alias Makes Charges
Against Wage Board Of
Navy Department.

The charge that the wage board of tie
Navy Department does not deal squarelE
with the mechanics of the Washington
navy yard and other yards was made
before the labor committee of the House
today by \. P. Aiifas, president of the
Government Empoy international AS
sociation Of Machnists. No. "A. Of this
city Mr.. Aiifas appeared in behalf of the
bill introduced by Representative Maher
Of Brooklyn, n. y. which raises the
government mechanics wage scale to
40 day for first class, s4.os for the
second class. s3.16 for third class. and
s3..ja for fourth class The Washington
navy yard mehcanics. as distributed be-
tween classes now, would receive an av-
erage benefit of about 8 cents day. but
it was claimed by MIR. Alias that other
yards and government shops would re-
ceive greater average increases.
Substance Of Complaint.
Mr.. Alias complaint against the wage
board was that the naval officers COM
posing it do not have the same attitude
toward laboring men that they might
have if they were in closer touch with
labor conditions.
I'VE have tried to have a laborinC man
placed on the wage board without sue
cess" he said This board collects data
from shops and manufacturers employ
ing mechanics and takes an average
However, the shops furnishing the in
formation said they would refuse to give
this information If it were to be perused
by an employe.
I'VE think the government pays wages
too low in comparison with the high
class of work expected from mechanics.
The employees OF the yards have formed
committees at various times and have
collected the right sort of data based on
conditions approaching those in govern
ment establishments, and the committees
have given it to the wage board at the
Navy Department. The members of this
board, having made up their minds in ad-
vance, have disregarded the information
thus given them
objects to Source of Information.
Mr. Alifas said that the wage board
collects it's data in some instances from
shops which have not the slightest simi-
larity to government yards and arsenals
One Of the shops furnishing information
was a mattress factory. another was a
brick yard. another made doors, he said
Mr. Alifas with q slight tinge of satire
asked the committee whether the me-
chanical skill necessary in making brick
or a door or a mattress is comparable
with that required in making a steel pro-
jectile or rapid-fire naval gun.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Gets Facts to Draft Bill.

Recent statements by Chairman Goodwin
would Indicate that some legislation on
the pension and old age subject will be
reported to the House at the present sea-
sion, and the committee is making lively
efforts to obtain all the information nee
essary to draft an equitable bill. The
study of oid-age pensions in other coun-
tries is admittedly OF great importance to
the committee and to Congress. and men
ton OF them occurs frequently IN the
hearings.
Representative Reilly. in speaking OF
his resolution. said today:
Il have long favored the pensionlns
of civil service employees, and the more
/ study the question the more am con
WINGED that all worthy citizens should,
afteI they have reached certain age
say siStv-five or seventy. be penSioned
ut a moderate rate-enough to take
care OF them and prevent their going
10 the poorhouse Or depending OIL
charity. This is great and glorious
nation, the richest and most resource
fui in the world. and the enactment
OF Legislation such as I suggest would
be great step forward.
Doctrine Humanitarian.
Some might say this is socialistic
doctrine but it is MOTT is humani-
tartan
"In matters of this kind the United
States should lead. not follow. II
general pension system is adopted in
this country, and I am sure one will
be eventually. nothing would be lost, as
the aged, who are unable to take care
of themselves. have to be taken care
of one way or another. by either public
or private charitable institutions.
1T would solve the problem of
pauperism to a great extent, and | have
often wondered if such plan were
adopted if it would not be a good idea
to permit our philanthropists to con-
tribute toward the maintenance of
fund for this purpose.
Government employees appearing be-
fore the committee on reform in tn
civil service favor a general old-age
pension but until Congress sees At to
put such plan into effect. they are
anxious that the superannuated en-
ployes now in the government service
should be taken care of after giving
the best years of their lives to Uncle
Sam.
THE adoption Of my resolution would
be the first and most important step in
a matter that is Of vital Importance and
interest in the rank and file of the
people of this great nation
Evening star., 1914-02-27
IN PORTUGAL
Spanish Report Declares Condition Of
Anarchy Exists in
Country.

MADRID. Spain. February 21-The
Spanish government has received infor-
nation that an important revolutionary
movement is in progress in Portugal.
According TO an announcement made
today by the Spanish under secretary of
state for the interior condition of
anarchy exists throughout Portugal.
Effort is being made by the authorities
here TO obtain full particulars of the oc-
currences in Portugal. but hitherto it has
been impossible to learn definitely what
is taking place. as all communication.
including even wireless te!egraphy, is in
terrupted.
Railway Traffic Impeded.
PARIS. February 27.-Railroad com
munication between Lisbon and the
Spanish frontier has been completely
cut off by the striking railway men,
who belong TO the revolutionary sec
ton of the socialist party.
According to passengers who have ar
rived here from Lisbon after a journey
of 102 hours instead of the usual
thiity-two. the tracks have been de-
stroyed in many places. bridges have
been blown up and telegraph and tele-
phone communication has been inter-
rupted throughout Portugal
Many Breaks in Line.
The Paris passengers were Obliged
to transfer six times between Lisbon
and the frontier, owing to breaks in
the line.
The rails in the tunnel near kabregas
have been torn out and freight train
was .derailed at the mouth Of the tun-
mel.
At Santarem the railroad bridge has
been blown up by the strikers and no
train has run in either direction be-
| tweer Lisbon and Madrid since Sunday
morning.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Alley Bills Referred.

The District committee has referred the
so-calied alley bills, the purpose Of which
is to do away with slum conditions exist
ing in some inhabited alleys in the Dis
trict, to a subcommittee consisting of
Senators Smith of Maryland. chairman;
Pomerene, Hollis, Dillingham; and Jones
II is understood that Senator Smith will
take up these bills soon after the Dis
trict appropriation bill has been dis
posed of.
The committee today referred TO sub
committees bills providing for the es-
tablishment of Belmont Park. relating to
the expenditure of moneys received from
liquor licenses and the Washington mar
ket and regulating rates charged for
taxicab hire and other public vehicles
in the District.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
U. S. IMMIGRATION BILL
is SUBJECT Of PROTEST
Clauses May Prevent Italy's Partici-
patton in the Panama-Pacific
Exposition.

ROME February 21.-The intention of
Italy to participate officially in the Pana-
ma-Pacifc exposition at San Francisco
was communicated today to Thomas Mel
son Page, United States ambassador to
Italy.
The notification to the ambassador,
however. differs considerably from that
made to Ira Nelson Morris, the commits
sioner from the exposition. which was alb
solutely unconditional.
The note to Ambassador Page contains
the reserve clause that Italy could not
exercise the friendly act of participating
in the exposition if in the meanwhile the
American immigration bill should be
passed with clauses such as that calling
cials on board Italian steamers.
Regarded as Unfriendly.
Such a clause would be considered by
Italy as indicating an unfriendly atti-
tude according to the note. and it is
pointed out that when Argentina took a
similar measure Italy broke off diplomatic
relations with that country.
Ernesto Nathan. former mayor OF
Rome, who has been appointed Italian
commissioner to the Panama Pacific ex-
position. gave a luncheon today TO cele-
brate the arrangement of Italian official
participation in the exposition. The guests
included Thomas Nelson Page. United
States ambassador to Italy; Ira Nelson
Morris of Chicago. and Francesca Nitt
italian minister of agriculture.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Cabinet Discusses Bepton Case.

Circumstances surrounding the death OF
Benton were again subject for cabinet
council today.
That the United States will insist on
the delivery of the body to the widoE
has been clearly emphasized by both az
President and Secretary Bryan, thoe
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Congress Has Authority.

Senator Dillingham;. who will report
the bill, pointed out that the District
court of Appeals has held that Con-
syess has the authority to enact such
a law, and that a law which shall he
"a. to all parties will certainly be held
constitutional.
The need of requiring the private clti-
zens to perform their share of the re-
rnoval of the snow from the sidewalks.
said Senator Dillingham;, is manifest
He said:
According to the estimate OF the
superintendent of the street cleaning de-
partment of this District there are within
the fire limits of the District of Columbia
$50 miles of paved sidewalks. to clear
s-ay from which a three-inch fall OF
snow would require 12.ooo men working
four hours The work must be done
promptly throughout the entire city in
order to he effectusl and it cannot be
seriously maintained that the icpal-
ity could secure this army of men upon
short notice for instant service. II is
within reason 70 suppose that a force OF
laborers equal in number to per cent
of the entire population of this District
could be pressed into service on any
morning when the occasion required 1t.
Evening star., 1914-02-27
WEATHER.

Fair tonight; Saturday increas-
ing cloudiness and warmer; mod
crate southwest winds.
FULL REPORT ON PAGE SEVENTEEN
Evening star., 1914-02-27
Senate Committee Reports
Bill Providing for Cleaning
of Sidewalks.
DILLINGHAM; BELIEVES
IT FAIR TO ALL PARTIES
Court Has Ruled That Congress Has
Authority to Pass Such
Legislation.

A favorable report OH the Dillingham;
bill for the removal Of snow and ice
from the sidewalks in the District Of
Columbia was ordered by the Senate DIS
trict committee today.
The bill is practically the same as that
passed by the Senate last year put
which was allowed to die in the House
District committee
Senator Dillingham;. who is a member
of the District committee, said todaS
that he believed the bill would be falr
10 all parties and that il would meet
successfully all legal objections which
have been raised to former laws for the
removal of snow from sidewalks mere
The bill puts the burden of cleaning the
sidewalks of snow and ice upon the own,
ers occupants those in control OF an
private residences and lots prlValeiS
owned within the fire limits of the DIS
trict, abutting on paved sidewalks,
Territory of District.
The District Commissioners must clean
the sidewalks in front of all buildings
owned or occupied by the District gov
ernnent and in front of all puolc
squares. reservations and open spaces
owned or leased by the District.
The chief of engineers of the United
States Army is directed to have the side
walks cleaned in front of all buildings
owned or leased by the United states
government and in front of all puolic
squares or reservations owned leased
by the United States. The District COM
:nissioners and the chief Of engineers
also are required to have cleared all
cross walks of improved streets and
places of intersection OF alleys Win
paved sidewalks, and all walks used as
thoroughfares through public squares.
reservations or open spaces NithTh the
lire limits Of the District.
The removal of the snow must be mace
within the first four hours OF cayl gnt
after the fall of snow Or sleet has ceased
IL il is found impossible to remove the
snow or Ice. ii is provided ths.s the walks
must be made safe for pedestrians Dy
sprinkling sand or ashes on them. and as
soon as conditions permit the sidewalks
must be thoroughly cleaned.
Provision for Removal.
The bill directs that in the event of the
failureeof any person or concern TO re-
move the snow and ice as directed within
the first four hours of daylight after the
fall Of snow has ceased. the District Com
,ntssioners shall have the snow removed
and shall certify to the corporation coun-
sci of the District the cost OF such re-
Inovai in each instance.
4 fine of So for failure on the part o.
any private person or concern toTehoNe
the snow on the sidewalks before his or
its property is provided.
In order that the District Commits
sioners and the chief of engineers may
carry out their duties in this connec-
tion a sum of $4,000 is appropriated,
one-half of which is to come from the
revenues of the District and one-hai
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Don't Be MiSIed If
You Have Lung Trouble

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
VIRGINIA FIGHTS
MORGAN F Or
NOTED WILL
Ready to Begin Civil Proceeding
for Return of Martha Washing
toms Last Testament.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE FIRST
gun Of Virginia's battle TO recover
the viii Of Martha Washington from
the curio collection OF J. T.. Morgan
Of New York. was fred by state Sen
ator r. Eweu Thornton. OF Fairfax
County. who is drafting a bill for its
recovery.
Civil proceedings against Mr. Nor
gan for the recovery Of the testament
are expected to follow soon.
Many hot-temrered residents Of the
old Dominion are demanding criminal
proceedings on the ground that Mr.
Morgan has alleged stolen property
IN the win. It is probable, however,
that civil proceedings viii prevail
The authorities OF Fairfax County
received letter from Edward G. Egg
gleston, Of New London. Conn, who
offers 10 return the viii Of Hannah
Washington. who was the wife OF
John Washington, younger brother
Of George Washington.
From the facts submitted. they
think the same person Who stole the
Martha Washington viii stole the
one Of Hannah Washington
Miss Anita Borgois. q lawyer OF ST.
Louis and a descendant Of Martha
Washington. has been retained by the
descendants of Mrs Washington TO
prosecute claims for the estate she
left under the rebound will
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
MISSING
ON ISLAND HIT
BY VOLCANO

TOXIC, Jan. 16-Ten thousand
persons are missing in the district in
southern Japan devastated by the
eruption Of the volcano Sakura- Jima,
by earthquake, tidal wave and fire,
and 1t Is feared all have persisted
Messages received to-day by the
Government from the authorities OF
Satsuma Province in the southern
part of the island of Kiushiu stated
that with the exception of 80 per-
sons who took refuge in a cave. near
~ 10000 persons must surely have
been killed on the island of Sakura.
upon which the volcano is located
The lava beds were too hot and
clouds of poisonous fumes too dense
TO allow complete exploration of
the island by the sailors from the
warships IN KaEoshlma Bay. but it
was concluded that no human being
could have escaped the deadly fusil-
lade from the craters
Sakura Island had population of
10000 before the eruption and only
few more than 5000 escaped, 1t was
estimated In official circles.
The eruptions of the volcano had
aoated o-day, although the lava was
still flowing from the mountain The
physical aspects of the island have
been completely changed by the ma
tural disturbance.
Examination of the city Of Ka-
goshima, which was overwhelmed by
earthquake. fire and tidal waves,
show that many corpses are still be
meath the ruins and that vigorous
sanitary precautions must be taken
Immediately to prevent an epidemic
of disease.
Troops and sailors have been put to
work clearing away the debris in and
around kagoshima. Tent cities have
been established for the refugees.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
CAREFULLY TREAT
CHILDREN'S COLDS

Neglect Of children's colds often
laws the foundation of serious lung
trouble in later life. On the other
hand, it is harmful to continually
dose delicate little stomachs with in
ternal medicines or to keep the chill
dren always indoors The ideal way
to avoid colds is to keep plenty Of
fresh air in the bedroom and at the
first sign of trouble apply Nick's
"Vap- Grub Group and Pneumonia
Salve over the throat and chest, COW
ering with e warm flannel cloth
The body heat releases antiseptic
vapors that are inhaled all night
long opening the air passages and
healing the infiamed membrane. In
addition Vicks is absorbed through
the skin, taking out the soreness
and tightness. Vick's contains no
harmful drugs whatever. At drug
gists' BE, SOC and S100.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Girl Kills Giant Hawk
Flying Off With Trap

FORSYTH, Jan. ia monster
hawk has been captured by Miss
Frances Evans a few miles from For
svth. The hawk had been playing
havoc among the little chickens OF the
neighborhood when Miss Evans set
steel trap, which she baited aud
pegged to the ground. The hawk
walked into the trap and then cad
ried II away bait. peg and all.
The bird was tracked into tho
swamps by Miss Evans and killel
Il measured more than four feet from
tip to tip Of wings
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Stevenson Seeks
Seat in Congress

COLUMBIA. S. c., Jan. 16.-"While
! have not definitely decided that !
shall run for Congress To succeed d.
f. Finley, it is practically certain |
shall do So" declared Representative
W. i. Stevenson, Of Cheraw, to-day.
Stevenson has been in the House
seventeen years and Is member Of
the judiciary Committee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
10 Atlantans Named
For Fire Prevention

MACON, Jan. 1.-THE following
officers were elected this afternoon by
the annual convention Of the Georgia
Fire Prevention Society: George
Harrington, president; George r. Will
Hsms, vice president; +. W Blalock,
secretary and treasurer; r. VI. Clark,
H. NJ. Tanner. s. r. Maddox, r. c.
Reid, W. NJ King. w. +. Slaughter,
3. l. Simpson, executive committee.
all of Atlanta