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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
RUSSO-GERMAN
FRONTIER CENTER
OF WAR INTEREST
Outcome of Impending Bat
tie on the Vistula Will
Have Marked Effect
on the War

London, November 1p.-tg,50 y. m.)
Public Interest now Is centered in the
bnttIe OF the Russians and Germans
between the vistuIa and wnrthe river.
In Poland. for 1t In believed the out
come there will have n marked effect
on the operations elsewhere and on
the duration of the wnr.
Both German and Russian headquarters
are very sparing with information. All
that is definitely known is that the Rus
sian advance guard, consisting largely OF
cavalry. which advanced right on to the
German frontier after the battle at War
saw met superior forces and has faller
back more than half the distance GOV.
cred in th3 advance.
The Germans are sending strong forces
into the country between the two river:
where the battle must be fought. hoping
that in this confined area the Russians
will not be able to deploy their enormous
armies to advantage The Russians, how
ever, now can choose their own ground
for the battle. and it Is probable they will
select 1t as far as possible from the Ger
man lines of communication
Pushing Advantage
In Galicia, before Cracow, and in East
Prussia, the Russians are pushing their
advantage, apparently disregarding the
fact that their center has been compelled
to fall back. They also are showing much
activity In the Carpathians to prevent
the Austrians from retiring into Hungary.
1t is stated they really have cut off $780,
900 Austrians, who viii now be compelled.
II defeated, to retreat westward.
In Flanders and France the battle
(Ccntinued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
TURKEY FAILS TO
SHED LIGHT UPON
SMYRNA INCIDENT
No Explanation Comes From Porte Re-
garding Firing On Tennessee's Launch
Franco-Belgian Battle Arena Is Com
paratively Calm.

Paris November 19-G0:49 p m.)-The official communi
cation issued by the French office tonight says
The day has been particularly calm There is nothing
report
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
BUILDING ASSOCIATION
men end CONVENTION
Charles Eugene Clark. Of Kentucky
Elected President for the
Coming Year.
WILSON GREErs DELEGATES

Tn. convention OF the United States
League OF Building and Loan Associations
csn1s N a close yesterday afternoon at
the Raieirh Hotel. Charles Eugene Clark.
Of Kentucky, the new president, and
other oficers and delegates were received
Al the White House afterward by Presi-
dent wilson. San Francisco was chosen
as the place for the next convention
Other new officers elected yesterday are
Herbert w. Pinkham. OF Quincy. MASS,
FIRST vice president; George +. Gilmore
Of Omaha Nebr.. second vice president:
F. L. Rankin, Of Columbus Ohio, third
vice president: Joseph X. Gamble. OF
Philadelphia, treasurer Ge-elected for the
twenty-frst consecutive time)i X. T. Gel
larius, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, secretary IRE
elected.
Many of the delegates will remain here
over tomorrow. while several VIII hurry
to New York to catch a steamer for
London 70 attend the meeting OF the In
tsrnatiohal Congress Of Building Societies
and Association on August II and II.
The only address Of Importance on the
closing day was that Of Henry S. Rosen-
thai, Of Cincinnati. Ohio, on the gov
ernfnental attitude toward building and
loan associations in the United States.
According TO the speaker. the building
association movement in the United
States has successfully passed through
such trials as financial panic, industrial
depression, fire, storm. and Hood, and
the individual disasters due to inexperi-
ence and mismanagement- II 10 now
everywhere conducted on sound principleC
and with government supervision behind
II to keep II sound and same, he said.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
LEANDER G. WILSON TO
BE INFERRED TODAY
Pioneer Government Clerk and Civil
War Veteran to Rest at
Arlington.

Funeral services for Leander G. vii.
son, seventy-two years old, for thirty
years a clerk in the General Land once
and a lifelong resident OF WASHINGTON
who died at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Kate Wilson Greene, 264T Connec-
ticut avenue. on Tuesday, will be held
there this morning at 1870 o'clock. WILL
lam S. Campbell. reader Of the First
Church of Christ. Scientist, oficiating.
Burial will be at Arlington.
Less than two weeks ago Mr.. Wilson
suffered an internal hemorrhase and
was removed to Emergency Hospital
Mr.. Wilson leaves a wife. Mrs Amanda
r. Wilson. and FIVE children-Mrs c.
T Hodgkin. Mrs. Greene William J..
Wilson, ]. Murray Wilson, and Edwin
L. Wilson. He was born in Washing
ton and spent practically his entire life
in the District.
He was a veteran of the civil war and
the funeral will be held under G. A. r.
auspices Mr.. Wilson made his home
with his wife and a son at Bethesda,
Nd.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
"poIr.-sThe Man from NexIco.-

The Man From Mexico" has been Sc
lected for presentation next week by the
Poll Players. This three-act farce from
THE pen OF H. A. Du Souchet launched
William Collier as a successful star.
Three years ago II again became a star
ring vehicle when II was utilized by
Eddie Foy as q musical comedy under
the title OF over the River" The play
tells the story OF a restless husband,
Benjamin Fitzgerald, who spends much
Of his time away from his home and
explains to his wife that important busi-
ness trips to Mexico are tearing him
away from his own fireside. The trips
to Mexico. however. are merely joyous
journeys into the gay life. One of these
lands him in jail where his wife. who is
a member Of a committee of women that
visits the jails. finds him in the office Of
the warden engaged as a janitor and
"trusty." The complications are rapid
In next weeks revival Miss Jewell will
be seen as Clemantina FitZhugh. the
character created originally by Helen
Collier Garrick. and Carl Brickert. the
new leading man Of the Poll Players,
will have the role Of Benjamin Fitzhugh.
the part played in the original produc-
ton by William Collier.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
XaBder'SAr. Ar. tn. best
obtaiuahle.
F0IuUuS $l.00 bottle.
Csc full pint.
Cocktails 900 9TH.
CARRANZA GUARANTEES
SAFETY OF FOREIGNERS
First Chief" Refuses to Grant Am
nesty to Those Who Rebelled
Against Madero.
tn n. Washinrtnn Hernld-

Special to The Washington Herald.
ciudad Victoria, State Of Tamaulpais,
Mexico, July 2.-Gen. Carranza today is
sued a proclamation pledging the consti-
tutionalists to protect the lives and prop
erty of foreigners in Mexico City when
the government surTendeTs to the revo-
lutionists. Referring to those Mexicans
who rebeIled against President Madero.
the proclamation says they will be pun
ished in conformity with the law
The proclamation follows:
'T have learned that in the capital of
the republic rumors are being circulated
that the constitutionalist army, upon its
arrival in Mexico City, would not give
guarantees Of life and property in the
interest of the Inhabitants and that the
constitutionalist authorities would permit
the troops TO commit eXcesses.
'1 wish to dissipate this idea, which is
absolutely without foundation. When
the forces under my command reach the
capital of the republic the Inhabitants
will enjoy all guarantees. both as to their
persons and property interests.
Respecting those who may have par
ticipated in the rebellious movement
against the legitimate government of
Francisco Madero, they will be judged
in conformity with the law
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
COanLos=NandeNIIIe.

Five new acts will enter into the new
bill for the last half OF the week. com
mencing al today's maintees. at the Cos
mos Theater. The Metropolitan Min
strels of 1914, with its ponies" and its
comedians, will continue as the headline
attraction. Prof. Herman and his com
pany will entertain with a disclosure of
the possibilities of magic and illusion
Ring and Bell will furnish a quarter OF
an hour with character songs and &C
companying costume changes; Letford
and Simon will bring a musical act: Bes-
sic La Count will provide a speciality.
and King Rex will furnish new feats and
maneuvers on the roller skates. Friday
evening the Cosmos country store, with
new gifts and surprises, will be an added
attraction, as will the reproduction Of
the Nationals games away from home on
game days after the second matinee The
Pathe Animated Weekly will take the
place of the Hearst-Selig pictures the
last half Of the week. and the Sunday
concerts, from to 1870 p. m. will fea-
ture an orchestral program.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
FLAG RAISED AT PETWoRTH.
"o1d Glory" Presented by d. A. r..
to Wave Over Fairgrounds.

With the singing Of national anthems
and patriotic oratory, six-year-
Gerald Homiller raised the American
flag over the Petworth playground last
evening.
Charles c. Jones, acting president of
the Petworth Citizens Association. pre-
sided at the exercises. After the sing
ing of America" by the audience, Miss
Wolfe, of the Wendell Wolfe Chapter
of the D. A. R.. opened the exercises
with a brief history of the American
flag.
After the raising of the flag by
young Homiller the audience saluted
It, and B. W. Murch, supervisor OF
Fairgrounds, accepted II. The Star
spangled Banner was then sung by
the audience, following which W. F.
GUIDE, a pioneer booster" of Petworth,
spoke.
The exercises closed at o'clock with
the singing Of Columbia, Gem OF the
Ocean" by the audience. Music for
the exercises was furnished by an or
chestra composed Of residents of Pet
worth.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
MARINES, 21; LIBRARY, 10.

hnns-Nolnan %. Pery C9 Snyder a.. Hutton
Sl. THOMPSON %, stahl. Goode Carson. Baylis ~.
Draney. Neville a. Hauseher 81. ETans o., Wa
ter Downs Giles First hase by errors-Msrines.
8; Library. l. LEFT no basss-1Iarines 4: Library 5
ms base on balboa Baylis 8; OF Goldberg. Q:
Oh Evans }. Innings pitehed-By Enns. ): By
GOldberv. J. Hits mads-on Evans. 9: OF Goldberg,
J. Tines At bat-Agsinst Evans. Il: against Gold-
eert. u. strnek out-By Evans. 2; By Goldberg. l;
b. Bayiis, s. TWohaSe hits-Snyder. stahI. Evans.
ThompsDn, BsyliA Sacrifice hit-Gccde. Sacrifice
hy-StahL Stolen baS~s-waters C2. Downs Vol
mar lzl, Perry ~, SNYDER. Hutton. hcmrson g.
Goode %. Carson Cg. Baylis. HIu=cheT ~. Double
riay-Bayiis to Hutton TO Snyder Thompson 70 Hut
ton TO SNYDER. Hit BY pitched bsn-By BayIis
Godbsrg. wDd pitches-Erans ~. By Goldberg
81. b. Bay,is ~. Umrire-Mr. Shmtleh. Tine Of
Eane-l hour aud IS minutes.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Glen Echo Park.

Glen Echo Park will offer on Sunday a
decided Innovation that will be included
In its list Of free attractions. For the
benefit Of the fans and fanettes of the
Capital and surrounding territory, the
management has made arrangements to
install Rodier electric scoreboard in
the big dance pavilion, and Sunday ats
ternoon the washington-CIeveland game
VIII be reproduced in detail. play by play.
There will be no charge for admission.
Seats have been put in. and there will
besa capacity Of nearly 2.00o. with all
four sides of the building open to the
cool breeze one can watch the game with
as much comfort as out Of doors.
Next Tuesday evening the preliminaries
Of the dance contest will be held, and
entries arec oniing in fast. On Thursday
night the finals viii be danced. and the
diamond ring, offered for the best wom-
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
CrandaIl's.

Sundays program Of picture plays
will be featured with Francis Y. Bush
man in The Seventh Prelude" an Es-
sanay photo drama, in four parts
The STUFF that Dreams Are Made OF"
a three-part feature film will be the
other attraction. Monday and Tuesday
performances will be headed with a
Biograph reissue, LENA and the
Geese" featuring Mary Pickford.
On Monday the following will be
shown: The Vampires Trail" Kalem
production, featuring Alice Joyce, and
Detective and Matchmaker" a vita
graph picture. Wednesday and Thurs
day the main attraction will be When
Rome Ruled" an historical drama in
fve parts. Fridays performance will
be featured with THE Throw of the
Dice" On Saturday will be seen Mary
Pickford in Love Among the Roses"
Biograph feature. Short concerts
will be given at every performance by
Prof. Green's orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
TO TAKE PHTHIsIs CENSUS.
Churches All Over Country Will
A,.fst in Movement.

tuberculosis census Of thousands Of
churches in various parts of the country
will be taken in September, under the
direction Of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention Of Tuberculo-
sis. The census will be part OF the prep
aration for the fifth annual tuberculosis
day to be observed during the week OF
November 2e.
The ministers Of several thousand
churches will be asked to repbrt
on the number of deaths from tuber-
culosis in the last year. the number of
living cases in their parishes on Septem-
Der /, the number of deaths from all
causes, and the number Of members or
communicates. These figures will be made
the basis Of an educational campaign,
which will eliminate in the tuberculosis
day movement. for which occasion ser
mon and lecture outlines and other forms
Of tuberculosis literature will be dis
tributed free to ministers
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
At the Theaters Next Week.
CoIulnbia-'"The Senator"


The Senator" is in preparation by the
Columbia PLAYERS for presentation next
week, 1t is recalled as the most success
full OF all the plavs in which William H.
Crane has appeared. the role of Senator
Hamilton Rivers affordinR him oppor-
tunitv for Characterization that have
not been eoualed in his career. A. H.
Van Buren will be cast for the part with
the Columbia COMPANY. The Senator"
is q comedy bv David D. Lloyd and
Sydney Rosenfeld. Its scenes are laid
in this city. and the character and situa-
tons are all familiar to those who have
watched the grinding of the legislative
mill. First produced IN New York,
January 13. 1880. IL proved so great a
success that for many years thereafter
Mr.. Crane was unable tn divorce himself
from it until finally he shelved the piece
rather than associate himself in the
public mind as a one part actor He
has since revived The Senator on
various occasions and ALWAYS with profit.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
SUFFRAGISTS TO SELL
KISSES FOR THE CAUSE
But They Will Be Of the Candy Va
riety and on Sale August
IS Next.

Kisses candy. babies socks. and mttti
are among the articles suffragists will
sell here to raise money for the big cam
paign fund on Sacrifice Day." Au.
gust IS
A trust company has offered the use
OF Its vaults to take care OF the old gold
and silver that are to go into the melt.
ing pot. This will be melting head.
quarters for the whole eastern part Of
the United States. Mrs. Antoinette
Funk. Of the Congressional Committee,
OF the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. has been appointed
chairman OF the committee in charge OF
collecting the metal.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
.GRECO-SERVIAN
PACT UNCERTAIN
Athens Minister Has Heard
No Assurances Of Sup
posed Alliance.
DENIES ARMY IS FORMING
Until Hellenic Government Ellueidates
Terms of Treaty. Status Will Not Be
Knows, Says M. Sehliemann.
DENIES ARMY IS FORMING

Greece may not be q Ser-vian ally In
the conflict between the latter country
and Austria, according to q statement
made by Agamemnon schlfemann. new
| Greek minister to the United States, who
4 arrived in Washington from Norfolk,
yesterday.
The minister, in an interview at the
Greek legation, pointed out that there
was assurances OF a Greek-Servian alli-
ance in the present struggle in Europs.
chiefly because the terms Of the Ser
vian-Greek agreement have never been
made public.
Denies Army Is Forming.
II have heard that Greece is preparing
to send 10000 men into the field TO assist
Servia in the present struggle" said Min
lister SchliemaRn but / greatly doubt
the authenticity OF such a report. In the
first place, the terms of the Greek-Ser-
Wan alliance, formulated prior to the
second Balkan war, were absolutely
secret Greece was a Servian ally against
Bulgaria during the war between the
Balkan allies, but 1 have heard no assur-
ance that Greece must assist Servia IN
any other struggle.
Personally, the treaty terms are ss
much OF a secret to me as to anyone else.
the Greek minister at Constantinople,
but 1 am inclined to discredit such ad-
vices, particularly in the light of devel-
opments within the past twenty-four
hours. / have received no word Of such
mobilization myself and I do not think
the minister has made such a statement.
Until the Greek government eluci-
dates the terms OF the treaty, II will be
impossible to determine Greece's status
between Greece and Servia, however.
have always been friendly. and We feel
still more friendly as a result OF our
alliance during the war with Turkey
and later with Bulgaria. Whether we
are more than friends will be shown be-
fore long. in the event that Great Brit
ain fails to bring about mediation.
Greece is not seeking war. either di-
rect!y or as an ally, and until it is de-
termined what steps will be taken by
Athens, 1t is impossible to say whether
Greeks in America"
No Haste About warshIps.
The Minister was asked if the Greek
government had urged haste in dispatch
ing the two American battleships which
were bought by Greece across the A.
lantic.
II have not received any such orders"
said the Minister. On Thursday we
will go to Norfolk. where one of the
battleships will become Greek property.
with due naval and religious fornality
Minister Vouros, the former minister.
said good-by to President Wilson last
week. He will take up a position in the
foreign ONCE. Minister Schliemann has
been in Norfolk several days inspecting
one Of the battleships which Greece re-
Gently purchased from this country.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
LAST RITES FOR L. G. WILSON.

Lesnder @. Wilson, prominent musician
will be buried in Arlington this morning
following funeral services at the home Of
7. E. Greene, 2sf7 Connecticut avenue, a
1870 o'clock. Mr.. Wilson served the gov
eminent as a soldier in the civil war and
as a clerk in the General Land Once
He leaves a wife. Amanda Wilson: two
daughters, Mrs. Katy Wilson Greene and
Mrs. C. E. Hodykin, and two sons, J.
Murray and Edwin L. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
MINOR LEAGUE BULLETINS.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Auburn, n. Y, July 9.-Secretary John
Farrell. of the National Association Of
Minor League Baseball Clubs. today an-
nounced the following releases by pur-
chase:
BY Baltimore-Ezra Midkiff to Louis
vile.
BY wsshington-Paul Smith and Seth
CashIon to Montreal, Canada; Joe Gedesn
TO Los Angeles.
By BaItimore-Ruth. Shore, and Eagan
TO Boston. American League.
BY Roanoke, Va.-Graham to Cincin-
natl. Ohio.
BY Philadelphia-Milton to Cleveland.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
BRITTENS TO FLY.
Illinois Representative and wife TO
Ascend In Aeroplane.

Mrs. Fred A. Britten. the popular wife
Of Representative Britten, Of Illinois, viii
soon have the distinction of being tht
first woman TO hy In the new Burgess
Dunn, aeroplane. which is being tested
ia the aviation field at Newport News
Va
Mr. and Mrs. Britten will leave foI
that place Friday. and both will make
flights on Saturday and Sunday, piloted
either by Lieut.. Commander Henry c.
Muslin. who Is command Of the aviation
field. or Lieut.. Herbster. OF the Aviation
Corps.
Mrs. Britten does not think OF the pos
sible danger. but only OF the thrills and
Joy Of flying
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
KELLER, Z; REFORMATION. Q.

Runs-R. Finn ~. Rchrnan. Mortimer o. Z.
F1ynn- Earned rIns-Kellsr. Z First base hy
snurs-Kelsr J. Reformation, = Left on bases-
Keller. 8; Reformation. 4 First base On balls
OF DOdGe, /; Of Newman. T. Struck out-By
Dodge. 4; By Newman, ; Home run-MoEtimer.
Stolen bases-R- F1ynn. Rohrnsn. Mortimer t2'-
Douhle plsys-Mortiner 10 BittenbspdeT. Smith
to Hdebrand. Hit By pitchsT-By Newntn.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Yankees Beat Columbia Heights

The Yankee A. c. defeated the Co
Iumbia Heights yesterday on the Mon
ument grounds In a heavy-hitting
game. s to =. The feature Of the game
was the pitching OF Robin and bat
ting of the Yankees. Score:
RI z.
Columbia Heights. go Q o. ]
Battsries-Roblin and Haislip; Adams and Mur-
ply. Umpire-Mr BrotskJ.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
BASEBALL AT THE GAYETY.

See the Wizard at the Gayety repro
duce in every detail the game Sunday be-
tween Washington and Cleveland No
plays made on the field that this wonder
ful board can not reproduce. 1t Is just
like watching the real boys in action All
seats reserved 3 cents, smoke II you
like. Game called D. m. Washington
tirI1A
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
BACKS AUTO INTO BUGGY,

Senator ]. e. Ransdell. of Louisiana
yesterday accidentally backed his auto
mobile into the buggy Of DR.. Thomas N
Vincent. Of ll.o n street northwest The
n street Northwest Neither the auto.
mobile or buggy was badly damaged.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
HOLY NAME. 6; COLUMBIA, 4.

RunJ-Roehs. Mulroe a. Naples, Urban. Harmon.
Blake o. weidman. Weber. First base On balls
OF Harmon. }; Oh LSnshan. ); Of Cullen. /: on
Hurd l. Innings pitched-By Lsnahan. !; by Cul-
len. ): By Hurd, 2 Hits made-oh Lsnahan, l; OF
Cullen. 2: Of Hurd. 6. Struck oat-By Lsnahan. !;
b. Cullen, l; by Harmon 6. Threebase hit-Wsber.
Sacrifice hits-Roche. oLone. WeidmAn- Stolen
hasss-Sops. FoIisrd. Passed baH-Naples BSlk-
Harmon. Unpire-MH Mysrs- Tine Of Esns-l hour
and 10 minutes
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
EPISCOPAL, 8; HYATrsvnLE, o

Runs-suseney. sullivan q. FIra base % ba1s-
oh A. Crui-ks, 5; OF Hickey z Struck out-By A
Cmiehs. 8; b. Mickey. 70. TEobase hit--A cf11ickA
Stolen basv-stfeby. Z. Holhnd, McLArney, suee-
ney o.. sulliEsn ca. DoagheTty. VIA ptch-A.
CuiekL Passed ball-Roby. Umpin-Mr. Oord.
Tine Of game-I hour and % minutes.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
CAPT. wELKER HAS NEW JOB.

Capt. P. A. welker. lately back from
coast survey work in the Philippines. has
taken up duties as assistant inspector Of
photography and topography in the
Coast and Geodetic Survey Service at
headquarters in this city.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.
TRI-sTkrE LEAGUE.

Harrisburg. 1; Allentown, 6. Second gams-Hsr-
ris5urE 3: Allentown. l.
Reading Trenton Rain arst morning seeosd game
Reading 4: Trenton. tcziled ninth rainl.
Lancaster, 0; wilnington, l.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Educational facilities in the Philippines
are becoming so highly recognized in the
Orient that the bishop Of North Borneo
} has obtained permission to send children
to Filipino, schools
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

an dancer. and the gold watch, for the
man, will be awarded.
The usual Sunday afternoon concert
will not be given, but In the evening the
Soldiers Home Band will be heard in a
series Of concerts.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
COLUMBIA THEATER BOYS LOSE.

After winning eight straight games the
Columbia Theater baseball team was de-
feated. TO 5. yesterday by a picked team
called the Federals. Score:
RHE
Columbia Thester.... 1900 oooII o5 J )
Fsderals- 0aS2is /
Bstteries-Pines and Hsniein; waIlaeh and Free.