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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
RETREAT OF THE TURKS
BEFORE RUSSIANS DENIED

BERLIN. by wireless. December l.
The Turkish general staff. it is report
ed from Constantinople. denies that the
Turkish army operating against the
Russians is retreating on Erzerun.
The official press bureau says that the
Sultan of Turkey has received a pledge
OF allegiance subscribed to by Egyp-
tfan notables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Cotton Moving, Shops Are Reopened

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. December l.
considerable increase in the move
ment Of cotton was responsible, Of
icials said. for the resumption of op-
erations today of the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern railway shops
at Argenta, Ark. which shut down re-
Gently. Six hundred men resumed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Effect of 8-Hour Law

First come, first
served is an old axiom
that applies with special
force to the question of
Christmas shopping. 1t
is all to your advantage
to do your buying early
and have first choice of
the Christmas stocks
which are now at their
best and completest. Re-
member that this year
the large mercantile es-
tablishments of Wash
ington will not be open
evenings on account of
the new eight-hour law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
ENGLISHMEN IN BRUSSELS
IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS

AMSTERDAM. via London. December I
oi' p.m--Ah male British subjects
up 70 the age of fifty-fve. who are still
In Brussels. the Amsterdam Handelshlad
says nave been interned in a military
concentration camp.
Inc hnaoitants of Antwerp. accord
ing to this same paper. are alJowed
only ten ounces of bread per capita
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Danish Steamer Sunk BY Mine.

LONDON. December 1.-The Danish
steamer Mary. of Ebsjerg, was sunk by
a mine in the North sea Sunday Her
crew of fourteen took to two boats,
one of which was picked up by the
steamer Juno and landed at Grimsby
last night. The other boat. containing
the Mary.s chief officer and six men. ID
still missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Another Expedient Adopted.

Meeting another situation. Commits
sioner Osborn has directed collectors
to date all special tax returns as of
November 80 until able to handle appli-
cations promptly; unless they have in
formation that no effort has been made
to file such returns prior to that date.
If unable to supply demands for docu-
mentary stamps for bills of lading.
they are instructed to allow shipments
to go forward, have record kept there
of and to afix or cancel stamps when
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
TO Exchange Wounded Prisoners.

BERNE. via Paris. December l.
Gustave Alder. the chief of the Geneva
agency for prisoners OF war. is ar
ranging with the belligerent govern
ments for an exchange of prisoners
who are seriously wound.si or SO Grip
Piled as to render them unfit for fur lher
01lttary service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01

hrzeziHy. and lie western road is closed
20 u py the same Russian army which
recently beat the German two corps al
The third group, to the west is in q
ts sritlcal but not desperate position. for
pE right flank at Tdunska VIOLA. or,
me-, tne warta. it still holds the road to
nans1, which could serve either for
Won Hindenburg THINKS it still .possible TO
Try TO save his eighth army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Queen of Belgium Not Ill.

LONDON. December 1.-The rumors
that, Queen Elizabeth of Belgium is
i'll are unfounded. She is in London
with her children. and visited Queen
Mother Alexandra and extended BIRTH
day congratulations Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
VIOLENT BATTLE IN PROGRESS
TODAY ALONG THE USER CANAL
Report That German Army Before
Dixmude Has Begun Retirement
Is Doubted in London.

LONDON, December 446 pmVjolent fighting is in prog
today along the User canal according telegram from
correspondent sus The roaring Of heavy guns has
been heard all day and houses far Sluis shaken
Inhabitants all villages within hours march of the User
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Moratorium Is Extended,

BUDAPEST, via London, December 1,
i5:55 a.m.-The official Gazette publishes
la decree prolonging the moratorium
with some alterations, until January 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
GERMANS TERM AMERICAN STAND
CORRECT IN THEORY, BUT UNFAIR
Undoubtedly U. s. View.

which makes it difficult for her to
benefit from shipments from the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Zapata to Protect Aliens
in City of Mexico, Wires
American Consul SiIIimar

Cen Emiliano Zapata, whose forces
occupy Mexico City, has assured the
United States government through Amer
lean Consul Silliman that foreigners will
be given every protection. and that his
troops Will continue to preserve order.
Dispatches from Mr.. Silliman telling
of his interview with Zapata and SIM
ilar reassuring messages from the Bra
lillian minister in Mexico City were laid
before President Wilson and the cabi-
net by Secretary Bryan.
Both Mr.. Silliman and the Brazilian
minister reported Zapata has been
very courteous to the diplomatic corps
The only serious disturbance was the
soldiers at fire engine. which went
charging down one of the principal
streets. Zapata explained to Mr.. Silli-
man that his men mistook 1t for an
assault of the enemy and he regretted
that some of the fremen were killed
by the error.
Wilson Warns Public.
President Wilson spoke word of
warning to the public today regarding
reports on the situation in Mexico At
his weekly conference with the Wash
ington correspondents the President
declared there were many persons in
Mexico as well as the United States
who found it to their advantage to
have trouble in the southern republic
and were interested in giving out false
reports of the situation.
Dispatches from American Consul
Silliman in Mexico City reported the
arrival in person of Gen. Zapata Sun
day. The general at once restored the
tramcar properties, conffscated by the
constitutionalists. to the owning cor
poration. and restored property of an
American named Hill, which also had
been taken.
Gen. Angeles arrived that same day
with the advance guard of Villas army
and, later. Zapata left for Puebla. The
City was quiet and orderly Mr. Still
man reported and the diplomat tic corps
was being consulted on measures OF
safety.
Prepare to Attack Gonzales.
Communication between the capital
end Vera Cruz was restored late yes
terday. American Consular Agent Ca
rothers, reporting under date of Sun
day from Tula, short distance north
OF Mexico City. where he was with Vii
la, reported preparations were making
for an attack on Gen. Gonzales, Car
Yanza chief who was reported to bt
at Pachuca
Sir Cecil Spring,Rice, the British am
bassador. informed the State Depart
tnent yesterday of the receipt of a re
port from Charge Hohler of the British
embassy in Mexico City, saying tina
good order prevailed in the Mexican
capital
Consul Canada last evening asked th,
State Department to warn American:
and other foreigners against going Il
Vera Cruz at this time Transporta
tion facilities between Mexico City an'
the seaport are uncertain. il was point
ed out. and those who ventured Il
Vera Cruz would in all probability b.
stranded there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
WEATHER.

cloudy toniEh, and "Wednesday. with
moderate temperature hFh, variable
winds
Temperature for tho past twenty
four hours. High g.. At pm. ycster-
day. low 50. AZ ann. today.
For full report see page IL
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Administrations
It's First Birthday,
Surveys Progress

WASHINGTON March 4.-one
year old to-day, the Wilson Ad-
ministration took stock Of its
achievements and discovered that
it had had busy tir1e. Since
Woodrow Wilson ,ood up in front
of the Capitol aAd swore to upheld
the Constitution of the United
States. he and his party have ac-
complished the following:
Revised the tariff downward,
putting most of the necessaries of
life on the free list.
Created an income tax system
which it is estimated will raise
$1oo,0oo,ooo a year.
Enacted a banking and currency
law, establishing a system of Fed
eral reserve banks under Govern
mental domination.
Passed through both houses Of
CO. qress the bill appropriating
$35,000,00o for a Government rail-
road in Alaska,
Extended the parceI post system,
increasing the weight limit and
lower rates.
Broadened the self government
privilege in the Philippines.
Restored competition in bidding
on naval contracts, and proposed a
Government armorpIate factory.
Announced a determination to
repeal the free Panama Canal tolls
law.
Rat1 ed general arbitration trea-
ties with many nations and con-
cluded peace treaties with four-
teen countries.
Passed through 365 days of trou-
bIed relations with Mexico without
armed Intervention.
Conducted lengthy hearings and
mapped out a program on trust
and conservation legislation.
Refused to consider legal exelu
sion of Asiaties.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Gen, WRIGHT
HOME AF|RE;
GIRL HELD
Negro Servant Held for Blaze in
Residence of the State
Comptroller.

The home of State Comptroller
Genera! William 4. Wright, No. SO
East Fifteenth street, but short
distance from the handsome home OF
James S. Floyd, which was burned
Tuesday, was damaged Wednesday to
the amount of about $1,000 by fire
which started in the second story,
and is believed to have been of in
cendiary origin.
Following an investigation imme-
diately after the fire had been eXtin-
gushed, Police Call Officer Haslett
took into custody Annie May Hayes, a
negro servant girl, suspected of hav-
irg fired the house. The girl was
taken to the juvenile detention home,
where she is being held pending fur
Their investigation.
The fire originated in a second
story closet while the family was
away from home. 1t. spread to the
roof, and was discovered by neigh
bors who turned in an alarm.
The servant girl was in the house
at the time but denies she started the
fire or knew anything of il.
The top of the house was consid-
erably burned, but General Wright
said he thought the damage would
not exceed $1,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
)ps Boy Charges Fran1e-Up' by Police
WITH BRYAN GUSTS MOORE
Horses in Runaway
Scatter Chickens
And. Man in Wake

The runaway of two horses hitched
to a wagon of the F. 0. Stone Baking
Co., mile down South Pryor street
from Mitchell TO Richardson We'd
nesday. resulted in the complete
demolition of three wagons, the Sc
rious Injury of two horses, and tenn
porarily freed 100 chickens, Two men
narrowly escaped injury
Between Fulton and Richardson the
horses ran into a wagon of the Caro-
lima Portland Cement Co. The driver
barely escaped death by jumping. In
the next block the horses ran into
the produce wagon of Is. Wade, a
countryman. In the crash one of the
Stone horses was cut by a broken
shaft and the Wade horse also was
hurt. Mr.. Wade was soon busy catch
ing his chickens.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
DISSATISFIED
COUNSELOR
RESIGNS
FuI6IIs Promise to Remain With
Administration for Year,
Then Retires.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-John
B4ssett Moore resigned to-day as
counselor for the State Department.
l,is resignation had been. expected
for several weeks, but it was sup
POSED that it would be delayed until
after the Mexican situation had
cleared
Rumors have been current for some
time tina. friction mad developed be-
tween Mr.. Moore and MIR. Bryan.
Mr.. Moore to Tered his resignation
after a brief conference with Presi-
dent Wilson.
Greatly Dissatisfied.
His reasons for taking this action
were not made public when the resig-
nation was announced. 1t is believ-
ca, however, th~t he has been greatly
dissatisfied with the management Of
the State Department under Secretary
Of State Bryan and that he has fire.
lgenty expressed his dissatisfaction
to President Wilson.
When he assumed office, Mr.. Moore
promised that he would remain until
The first year of the administration
had been concluded, and now that
that time has passed, Mr.. Moore, it is
said feels that it is no longer incum-
ben, on him to stay in office. 1t is
expected that President Wilson will
make Il statement regarding the resig-
nation in a short time.
Leaves Announcement to Wilson.
Mr. Moore would make no comment
upon his resignation nor would he give
any reason for his action.
u prefer to let any statement in this
matter come directly from the Presl-
dent said Mr.. Moore. 81 will remain
u Washington for the time being, but
probably will return to New York before
long. ! have not accepted any specific
positions, but I intend to continue my
te work, the codifcation of all inter
national laws"
Mr. Moore had enjoyed many positions
o., honor and trust in governmental
service prior to his appointment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Lamar's Charges Of
Big Rebate Collapse

WASHINGTON, March 4-The
charges of David Lamar. "the wolf OF
Wall street that the United States
Steel Corporation received $75,O0O,0O0
in Illegal rebates from railroads he
last six years collapsed to-day
Hearings were ended abruptly by
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Harlan, when Lamar admitted that he
had no documentary evidence to sub
stantiate his charges other than what
already has been made public by the
Stanley steel committee and the BIZ
reau Of Corporations.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
J. K. Hackett Heir
To Million, Despite
Old Feud in Family

NEW YORK, March flames *.
Hackett need not delight audiences
with Shakespearean roles any more
if he does not want to. To-day the
actor is heir to at least s1,000,OO0 of
the estate of his niece, Mrs. Minnie
Hackett Trowbrid5e.
The fact that the actor will inherit
this sum IS all the more remarkable
because Mrs. Trowbridge had always
refused to see him or have anything
to do with the man who will come
into a big part of the fortune of
81, 500, 900 she left. The antagonism to
the actor dates back to family feud
of co years standing.
The only will left by the woman
made her husband the heir He died
about three years ago, and mental
weakness on the part of the woman
prevented her from making a new
documen.. Hackett is the next Of kin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Mrs. Wilson Has Bad
Fall in White House

WASHINGTON. March Mrs
Wilson. the Presidents wife. suffered
o bad fall in the White House or
Friday last The injuries were not
at all serious. but the resulting shocb
had troublesome effect. Or. Graysor
has been in attendance, 1t was nee
essary for Mrs, Wilson to forego sew
eral important social engagements
pains being taken not to alarm the
country unnecessarily by stating The
real reason
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Says Grain Men Tried
To Buy Laws Repeal

WASHINGTON. March Charges
that a $4,000 Jackpot was collected
among members OF the Chicago Board
Of Trade last year to be used a Spring
field TO obtain the repeal Of law
against puts" and calls IN wheat
trading, were made before the House
Rules Committee to-day in the wheat
market inquiry by Samuel Il Greeley
former broker in The Chicago pit.
Greeley now represents the organized
grain farmers Of the Northwest lie
said he had the testimony Of two OF The
men vino raised this money
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
U. S. Senate Asked to
Pay GOethals Honor

WASHINGTON, March "A joint
resolution extending TO Colonel George
w. Goethals the thanks OF Congress for
his work on the Panama Canal and pro-
yiding for his appointment as major
general IN the United States Army, was
introduced to-day IN the Senate by
Senator Lodge
The resolution provides also for an in
crease of one IN the list Of active mai or
Ecuorals In tho Army Tho resolution
was referred 10 The Senate Couimittee
on Military Affairs from which an i'm
mediate favorable report Is expected.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Doctor Is Accused
Of Insulting Woman

Or. J. II. Winnings has been cited to
appear before Recorder Broyles Thurs
day afternoon accused OF having Of
fered an indgnity late Tuesday after
noon to Mrs. Leonora Clouter Of SO.
65S East Fair street
The incident took place at Decatur
street and Boulevard when pr Winnings
is said to have caught hold Of the young
woman. II. f. Dillingham;, Of No. 90
Powell street. who was nearby went
to her assistance Or Winnings Is said
to have been intoxicated. Mrs. Cloutier
said DR.. Winnings had been called 70 at
tend her husband once. but that She is
not acquainted with him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Eggs Never To Be
So Expensive Again

KANSAS CITY. March 4.-The
price of eggs never again will be as
high as it was this winter according
to speakers az the sixth annual meet
ing of the Missouri Carlot Egg Ship
pers Association. which is in session
here to-day.
Competition made possible by the
importing OF foreign eggs under the
new tariff law. it was said, has dealt
the high cost Of living a telling blow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Army Of Idle Leaves
Pacific for Capital

OAKLAND, CAL. March Am
army of 1900 unemployed men left
here on their hike to Washington to-
day
One division of the army con-
sisting of nearly 1000 marchers I'M
der General Charles r. Kelly. took
one road out of Emeryville, and the
others who refused to march under
Kelly's standard hike in the wake Of
William A. Thorne. the Industrial
Workers of the World leader.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Jack London Ready
To Run for President

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4.-Jact
London announces he will accept the
Prohibition nomination for President
if it is rendered him.
Charles Terry White. prominent
Prohibitionist of Chicago. declares The
party IS seriously considering Lon
con.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
DETECTIVE
? PROMISES.
DECISIVE
PROBE

81 am on the Frank case to
the finish, " was the emphatic
declaration of William j. Burns
Wednesday on his return to At
lanta from New Orleans and
Jackson, Miss.
This was the first positive
statement as to his intentions
that had been made by the great
detective since he began his pre-
liminary investigation of the
murder mystery.
Burns arrived in Atlanta at 1850
O'Clock Wednesday forenoon and went
at once into conference with Milton
Klein and DIR, b Wildauer. who have
been active in engaging his services.
half dozen kilograms were await
| ing him in Atlanta, most of them
bearing on the Phagan case in some
manner. Several of them we're from
far distant points and were signed
by persons who expressed their eager
wish that he probe the mystery to
the bottom and ascertain so that there
could be no shadow OF doubt the
identity of the little factory girls
slayer
Will Be Here Most of Time.
81 shall be in Atlanta most OF the
time during my investigation" said
Burns to a Georgian reporter. Il
want to be right on the spot where
| can get all of my information first
hand and where | can converse with
the persons most closely connected
with the case. | expect to go to New
York for a day or so, but I shall re-
turn here almost at once.
"The case Is an unusual one and |
am undertaking II almost as much
from my personal interest in its COM
plexities and its contradictory phases
as am from a purely business stand
point My investigation will be i'm
partial and without regard to whom
it may help or hurt"
Leo Frank already had expressed
his hearty desire that the famous de-
tective enter the case.
Il hope that his investigation viii
extend to the furthest limit" Frank
said. II was most favorably impress
ed by him in his conversation vita
me here in the Tower. His reputd
ton insures that there will be a fair
and square investigation.
Will Bring His Experts.
Both Mr. Klein and Or. Wildauer
were greatly gratiied at Burns de
cision.
ut has been virtually certain that
he would enter the case for the last
ten days" said DR.. Wildaeur. but
he wished to make a complete survey
OF the situation before he announced
his intention"
When Burns returns to Atlanta he
probably will he accompanied by sew
eral of his most dependable opera
tives. Their identity will not be dis
closed until the conclusion OF his
work Dan S. Lehon, of New Or
leans general manager Of the South
ern division of Burns Agencies. IS
greatly interested in the cast and
will have a share in it. c. f. Sears, |
manager OF the local branch, met
Burns at the train Wednesday and
took part in the conference between
his chief and Mr. Klein and Dr. VIII
daeur
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Sufragists Sell
Georgian's Edition

COLUMBUS, March 4.-The Mus
.oeee County Equal Suffrage League
lad a busy day yesterday selling the
suffrage edition of The Atlanta Geor-
s.an in the interest of their cause in
mis- county. The women established
sales stations at various points in the
.l from which the papers could be
scared
j. was estimated that the sale OF
Ceorsians was the heaviest by sew
'raI hundred ever seen in Columbus
before in one day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
PrOber for Sulzer
Is Sued for $4,000

NEW YORK, March 4.--John A. Hen
Messy. former Governor Suffers prober'
was sued for $4,000 on a charge Of libel
Henry a. Rubino, counsel to the
"mner-Quinlan Company, to-day. The
''mp.aint alleges that Hennessy ac-
,ascd Rubino Of paying $4,000 to John
7. clancy to have specification for
."aa-making changed in the interest OF
tE company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
The Efficient Way 10
Get Proficient DOmcstics

The intelligent and
well-trained domestic
is the only variety
worth your bother.
That kind are readers.
Put your particular
need in a Want Ad"
in The American and
Georgian and you will
have the right kind
knocking at your door
ready and willing to en-
ter your service. Phone
or write.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Ask Impeachment Of
Jap Home Minister

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
TOXIC, March Representatives OF
japanese newspapers to-day presented
petition to the Mikado asking for the
impeachment of Home Minister Keihara
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Career of Burns
Studded With
Successes.

Forty years ago William Allen was
running for Governor OF Ohio. A
convict wandering about the prison
yard in Columbus where ne was al
lowed to have little workshop. pick
cd ~ an old circular saw and eu-
Continued on Psss 4, Column 1.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Smokers in Zion City
Are Put Under Arrest

liJN CITY March 4,-Six men were
arrested here for smoking in spite of
recent ruling by the State Supreme
''Hri that city ordinances forbidding the
.'' of tobacco were unconstitutional
'Ho police explained they had re
r'rd no official notification of the
rt decision Enoch Pearson re-
e9 arrest and was severely beaten
.e alleged.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
MARY GARDEN Ill.

NEW YORK, March MARY Garden.
prima donna of the Philadelphia Chi
cago opera Company, is suffering from
grip and laryngitis at her rooms in the
Ritz-Carlton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Atlanta and
Georgia - Fair Wednesday;
probably rain and colder
Thursday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-04
Roosevelt s Books
Bring Nickel Each

NEW YORK, March SIX volumes
m Theodore Boosevelt's works were sold
Al auction for 20 cents AZ the defunct
Union League club, Brooklyn.