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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
SUPERINTENDENT IS
 GIVEN FLOGGING

Decatur. April 9.-(Special.)-J. M. Col Her, superintendent of the Decatur public schools, was given fiogging this after noon by John w. Jones. son of T. M. Jones, one of the best known cotton men in the south. It is said Professor Collier attempted to have a little sister of MT. Jones whipped by one of the teachers be- cause she said she Knew nothing to say in debate Hearing this, the child s brother jumped into his auto, which was standing in front of his office, and was soon at the schoolhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
SHIPPERS OBJECT
 TO RATE INCREASE

Chicago April 9.-Shippers who ob- ject to the proposed increase in freight rates asked by Al western railroads today presented witnesses at the in terstate commerce commissions hear ing. Testimony concerned rates on broom corn and largely was in sup port of the contention that present rates should not be disturbed on the argument that the railroads request for an increase Is based on too high valuation of the product and too low a tonnage per carload hauled.
 Ralph Rosenbaum of Atlanta. a broom manufacturer. estimated that the proposed increase in rates would amount to about cent a dozen brooms and would be borne by the manu- facturer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
MAJOR MOSES
 GUEST OF MURFEE

Marion, April 9.-(Special) )-Major An drew Moses of the general staff corps of the United States army from the war de- partment in Washington was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Murfee at Pros pect place today. The United States Naval academy class of the Marion in- stitute are this week completing their course of study for the entrance exarina- tions to the academy at Annapolis. The Naval academy weekly brings the news that a Marion graduate has again won a place on the navy baseball nine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 9-Forecast for Ala bama: Probably fair Saturday and Sun day.
 For Georgia Generally fair Saturday and Sunday.
 For Mississippi: Local showers and somewhat cooler Saturday; Sunday prob bly fair.
 For Tennessee Local showers and somewhat lower temperature Saturday; Sunday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
FAIL TO CONFIRM
 WAR REPORTS

The Hague. April 9.-(Via London, 10:22 D. m.)--Closest inquiries today in diplomatic, ministerial and military circles failed to discover the reason for alarming rumors printed yester- day in London relative to the possl- bility of hostilities between Holland and Germany or for the charging of high insurance premiums. Nothing ap. pears to have arisen recently along the frontier which would cause Hol- land to cease to maintain strictest neu- trality.
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 policy to let mother take care of it, for she knows better than anyone else what is best for the boy.
 Roberts favorite author Is Swift and he likes stories based on historical facts, something with touch of ad- venture running through, in fact a story such as any red blooded American boy would like
 Just a minute. and we're through Robert earns money outside of his con- nection with The Age-Herald He re- pairs bicycles and knows all there is to know about what constitutes a good bicycle. l think he will be vastly in- terested in something I'll tell all of you about a little later
 TomOrrow; Roy Dawson, who lives nt 1920 Thirteenth avenue, north, and hasn't been heOdooed yet. He raises rabbits and euItiynfcs chickens--thc barnsnrd variety. He's fiDsncfcr and may some day succeed W. r. c. Hard- ing on the federal reserve board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
PUTS BAN ON
 BOXING BOUTS

Portland, Ore, April s--Chief of Po- lice Clark put a ban today on all box ing bouts, amateur and professional in Portland. The regulations will be in force unti la new city ordinance gov erning amateur bouts has been acted on by the city commissioners
 It is alleged that athletic clubs are viola ting a law permitting four-round am- ateur bouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
ANNISTON

Anniston, April, 9-(Special. .)--Man- ager A. l.. Kenyon of the Admission operations of the Alabama Power com pahy has several large snake skins in the windows of the eompany's offices Which are attracting much attention One of the skins is that of a boa con strictor, which was killed by MT. Ken yon in South America. It measures 1s feet in length and is several inches in diameter. Both land and water snecias or snakes are represented and Mr. Ken Son says neither of them are venom ous The snakes were killed and can tured while MT. Kenyon was insra1l- ing an electric plant in South Amcrics several years ago for the United states government.
 fhe next state teachers examina- tons for this county will be held ar the courthouse at Anniston on Mon ady' Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19. 70 and 21, beginning Monday at a m. Superintendent of Education Tf " Persons stated yesterday that annli- cants filing third grade certifica tes and applying for second or first gradn must be present at D. m. on Monday. Applicants filing second grade cer tificates and applying for first grade must be present at 2 D. m on Tues cay. All applicants must be known to the examiner personally or must fur nish undoubted proof of their identity and good moral character. Fees for third grade will be $1, second grade $150, first grade s2. and life s3. Fees must be paid before the examination begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Panama Earnings Grow

Panama, April 9.--March earnings of the Panama canal, $560,7st, were the larg- est of any month since it was opened. They exceeded by about $140.00 the pre- viouo record made in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the "A hours ending at s p. m seventy-hfth meridian time, April g, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
DELEGATES
 TO CONVENTION

Greensboro, April 9.-(Spe cial. )-The Hale County Medical society met here yesterday. when the following delegates were elected to the State Medical asso- citation, which meets in Birmingham April 20 Dr. s. c. Carson of Greensboro and pr. J. N. Jones of Newborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10

Circuit court Is in session this week with Judge B. NJ. Miller presiding and Solicitor J. F. Thompson at his post of duty. A number of citizens from all over Hale county are attending court and the town bears cheerful aspect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at [ p. m. April
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Stations and Weather at s p. m.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-01-07
WARES SACRIFICE
BY GERTRUDE MARY SHERIDAN.

The young girl dressed in black
Sexton, manager of Randall & Co..
mortgage bankers, told her brother
Ernest that his references were all
right and he could start at work forth
with.
Her hand stole lovingly into that of
him amid new and strange environ
ment, and she whispered:
BE brave, Ernest. dear! You will
soon become used to it And think
what help 1t will be to poor mother!"
Then her quick intelligent eye took
fee. Her face fell In an intuitive
way her mind recognized in the assur
ance of the old clerks, the vanity of
the typists, the cold calculating man
ager, the Indifference that would chill
the retiring nature of her brother, go
and tenderness, the idol of loving
family circle. Her footsteps Jagged.
Was she leaving a lamb among
wolves? Then near to the door she no.
ticed a man seated at desk. His
glance followed her brother, then it
rested on her own face. Something in
It's token Of interest in herself and her
affairs, impelIed her towards him. She
knew not why, but in an intense whis-
per she said:
won't you please look after him a
little?"
Her selection OF him as confdant,
as a friend, brought to the eyes of
Ransom Ware sudden brightness, in
which his true soul of chivalry Of de-
votion to weak and helpless humanity
came to the surface in flash. Re-
specially but fervently he answered:
81 will do more than that. / will re-
member my own long-ago first days OF
apprenticeship and help him over the
rough places"
ooh, thank you! Thank you'll" spoke
the young lady, the quick tears of
emotion springing to her eyes and
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clear to the door the glance of Ware
followed her, queer longing thrill at
heart
1t was at the noon hour that Ware
sided over to where the new employee
was stamping the mornings outgoing
mail.
"rll show you the post Office" vol
unteered Ware unostentatiously cas-
l go to lunch-and, by the way, where
do you eat?'
II don't know. hadn't thought" re-
piled Ernest Norton, flushing like a
school girl.
well, I'll introduce you to joint
where you can practise economy when
you have to-" and Ware not only
showed the lad the post Office routine,
but gave him free dinner.
Looks as If he needed and wanted
it, too" soliloquized Ware. Poor lad
remember my own first break into
business life
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-01-07
IF you can afford to play the philan-
thropist, all right"

IF you can afford to play the philan-
thropist, all right"
And right royalty did Ware keep to
his purpose. Once week he visited
the mother and sister of Ernest in
their humble home. On every occasion
there was cheering letter from the
lad, telling of how he was growing
stronger every day.
Miss Norton had started and looked
troubled, Ware fancied when he first
told her Of sending Ernest to Isle.
She seemd on the point of saying
something, but changed her mind and
was silent, although she exchanged a
strange meaning glance with her
mother.
Ware took no vacation that year. He
did not buy his usual summer suit.
When he called at the Norton home
one evening he found Lucia and her
mother gone.
They received a telegram from
Lisle," explained the landlady, tell
ing that Ernest was hurt, and hurried
away at once"
That night Ware fell i'll. For week
he tossed in fever and delirium. When
he again opened his eyes to the ra-
tional issues Of life he found two
nurses at his side-Lucia and her
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-01-07
The lonely years came up before MIN

The lonely years came up before MIN
in a dreamy and saddened way. He
was a good man in his place, but not
given to counting the attention of those
in power nor to jostling with rivals.
He was valued man, but his keen
mercenary employers took advantage
of his quiescent ways and imposed on
him.
He and Ernest became great friends.
Ware quite squelched the second Of
fee boy who felt 1t duty to squabble
with all juvenile new corners. Ware
took Ernest under his wing in a way
that warned the self contained assist
ant manager that he had better leave
him alone. Gradually Ernest got on
to the Office routine. He was punctual,
obliging, Industrious, but the watchful
Ware noticed that about the middle of
the afternoon his steps would lag and
great dark circles came about his eyes.
When he left the Office at quitting
time, he resmebled some being with
all the vitality of the day thoroughly
exhausted.
ut won't do" sighed Ware one eve
ming, as he saw the boy crying softly
to himself in a retired corner of the
office, utterly downcast and too weak
to start homewards without a rest.
See here, Ernest" he spoke aloud,
approaching the lad and clapping him
cheerily on the shoulder, Il want you
70 70 ;ohf
lonesome and we'll have a famous
meal and. go over to the amusement
park"
ooh, I couldn't do that" dissented
Ernest at once.
why not?"
my sister Lucia would miss me and
worry. Mother, too"
We'll, we will just telephone Miss
Norton and it will be al right"
Which it was, and the lad had the
evening of his life. He never suspect
ed that serious-faced friend whom
his host introduced was medical ac-
quaintance of Ware, asked by the lat
ter to look him over and find out what
/ was the matter with him.
THE boy needs a change to outside
air and exercise or he won't last two
months" was the report of the young
physician, and the next morning Ware
did thing that he had never ventured
to do for himself-to ask a favor.
In wonderment and then with a
sheer on his face his employer listened
to his appeal.
1T will cost you nothing, sir" ex-
planned Ware 81 want to save the lad.
You can help me by sending him to
the plant at Lisle."
But we have no use for him there. .
mo. sir-only pretend you have.
will really pay the salary. Let him be
timekeeper for the outside workers"
"We need no timekeper."
81 know that, but the boy must
think you do"
Have your way" was finally agreed
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mOLuUI.
They had strange story to tell. For
years they had been estranged from
a wealthy uncle who resided at Lisle.
Ernest had risked his life to stop a
runaway which endangered the life of
the uncle in question. A reconciliation
had come about The Wares were now
richly provided for.
"All through you-dear, brave, sacri-
ficing friend!" sobbed Lucia, her tears
falling on the wasted hand of Ware.
"And l have learned all about your
bearing the burden of the salary paid
Ernest. Oh, my friend-my best and
dearest friend"
She broke down there, moved to
silence in a realization of the deep
love this noble man had inspired
within her heart of hearts He read the
truth, and glorified smile passed
over his wasted face as he knew that
he had won the surest crown of life
the love Of true woman.
Copyright, 1914, by W. G. Chapman.)
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A new air rifle of high power is
equipped with a safety device to pre-
vent the trigger being pulled until its
user wishes to do SO.
An attachment has been invented
for telephone receivers to enable ste
nographers to take both sides of con-
versations over wires.
A kitchen table the height Of which
is adjustable has been invented to ia
cilitate various kinds of work for
which it may be needed.
A recently patented parachute
launching device for aeroplanes shoots
a parachute clear of entanglements
by gas or compressed air.
A recently patented sea anchor to
hold a boat head-on to waves is
equipped with tank from which oil
flows to smooth the water.
One of the newer motor-driven lawn
mowers uses the power only to re-
volve the knives, being propelled by
the hands in the usual manner.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-01-07

Siamese capital employing Danish
engineers and machinery, is construct
ing large cement plant near Bang
kok.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
STAND AGAIN ON AVENUE
AFTER so YEARS. ABSENCE
Commodore Van Tassel and Fred s.
oatley, Comrades of Civil War
Days, Meet on Historic Ground.

Just for old times sake, Commodore
is. C. Van Tassel. commanding the
flagship Hartford of the naval vet
Grams. went with an old comrade of
civil war days to 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue yesterday and stood
there and looked down the historic
thoroughfare and with each other COM
pared the Avenue of SIS with that of
the present day. 1t was at this point
that Comrade Van Tassel with Fred 8.
Oatley stood on the two days in '65
when the troops were passing in the
grand review. And yesterday was the
first time that Commodore Van Tassel
had met this comrade in fifty years.
IF you will look on the pictures
taken Of the parade at 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue" said the COM
modore this morning, you will see two
sailors standing there watching the pa
rade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

Stevens cemetery. A third comrade
named Fairbanks was injured and died
the next day. He is buried in Arling-
ton. Mr.. Buchanan remarked that he
had lost his left arm in the battle and
that Maj Cosby, who was close to him,
had lost his right arm about the same
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
War Veteran Injured in Fall.

S. F. Chase, sixty-five years old. a civil
war veteran, whose home is at Newtons-
vile, Mass, fell from a northbound Capt.
tai Traction car at 18th and Monroe
streets last night about IL :15 o'clock and
was seriously injured. He sustained a
severe cut over his eye. abrasions OF the
face and conclusion of the brain. The
injured man was taken to Emergency
Hospital in an automobile belonging TO
r. w Baker. 34s1 Holmead place. His
condition is serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
Were Sailors in '65.

"Those two sailors were none other
than Oatley and myself. And if we get
IA chance tomorrow both of US are
going to celebrate the jubilee by stand
ing there and watching a portion Of
the parade pass by.
"Oatley. then a landsman on the Ma
hopac, anchored at the Washington
navy yard. and L succeeded in gettirg
a pass from our captain to go witness
the parade. We were passed both days,
and both days we stood at the same
point at the head of the Avenue at 18th
street. Soon after that when the crews
were discharged Oatley was lost to me,
until / met him at this encampment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
GAFFNEY ASKED TO RESIGN.
U. S. Consul General at Munich Said
tn Have Criticised President.

Thomas st. John Gaffney. United States
consul general at Munich. Germany, has
been asked to resign his post because Of
partisan utterances on the European
war. Officials today would make no
comment concerning the case pending
receipt of word from Mr.. Gaffney
The consul general is understood to
have made statements rejecting on the
Presidents policy In the European war.
He was once before the subject of con-
troversy over expressions concerning the
war and as consequence was trans
ferred from one post to another. Should
Gaffney decline to resign, II was init
mated by officials that he would be dis
missed from the service.
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May Hasten Appointment.
Gen. Tracy's Estate Over 500, 900

OWEGO, N. Y, September 2s.-The
will of Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy, for
merly Secretary of the Navy, on file
here, disposes of property valued at
more than 100000. Securities ap-
praised at 100000 were bequeathed to
Frank B. Tracy of Owego, the generaIs
only son. Mrs. Emma Wilmerding of
New York city, the generals only
daughter, receives $4,000. The resid-
uary estate, which includes a 400-acre
farm, Marshland, near Owego, valued
at $4,000, is divided equally between
the son and daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
ITALIAN SHIP BLOWN UP;
Loss OF LIFE IS HEAVY
Rear Admiral Rubin de Cervin
Among Dead in Benedetto
Brin Disaster.

PARIS, September ga dispatch to
the Havas Agency from Brindisi says:
"A fire which was followed by an ex-
plosion. has occurred on board the Ital-
ian battleship Benedetto Brin. Eight
officers and 379 marines have been
saved thus far.
Rear Admiral Rubin de Cervin is
among the dead.
The fire was purely accidental"
Premier Wires Condolences.
ROME. September %. via Paris, Sep
tember 29.-Premier Salandra tele-
graphed the Duke of the Abruzzi. COM
mander-in- chief of the feet, that al
though he was aware Admiral Presbit-
ero had appointed a committee to in
vestigate the explosion aboard the
Benedetto Brin he wished "in his own
name and as the interpreter of the
feelings of the country to express deep
regret at the loss of a powerful ship
with SO many brave officers and sail
orS"
May Hasten Appointment.
It is expected here that the disaster
will hasten the appointment Of new
minister of marine to succeed Vice
Admiral viale. who resigned because of
poor health.
Representatives of the embassies of
Italy's allies and of neutral nations
conveyed expressions of sympathy to
the ministry of marine.
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Arrival of the Regulars.

Arrival of the Regulars.
Mr.. White first saw Fort Stevens on
the afternoon. of July II, 1864. The
1O2d and 139th Pennsylvania Regiments
had been rushed to the capital the
previous day from City Point, Va. They
arrived at the 7th street wharf about
noon and marched out 7th street to the
fort
I'VE arrived there about $40 o'clock
in the afternoon" said Mr.. White. THE
enemy's sharpshooters were within a
few hundred yards of the fort, being
hidden behind the tollgate house, which
stood on ground now included in my
front yard. We deployed in front of
the fort, driving back the enemy's out
posts and obtaining possession of the
tollgate.
Things remained at standstilI until
the following afternoon when we were
reinforced by eleven other regiments of
the 9th Corps. The main engagement
followed. New York troops occupied
the country to the west of the pike.
while the Pennsylvania regiments were
strung out to the east. the line extend
ing as far as what is now known as
Takoma- Between and 5 o'clock in
the afternoon the advance was begun.
The heaviest fighting did not take
place until we were about a line
with what is now the cemetery.
Capital Saved From Invaders.
1.-The enemys main force was hidden
| in the ravine just north of what is now
Takoma Park junction. The ground
now is occupied by florists tablish-
ment and a portion of it is covered
| with greenhouses. The engagement did
not last long. With little difficulty the
enemy was driven back and the capital
was saved from the invaders
Mr.. White said that when he arrived
at Fort Stevens the afternoon of July
II 1t was held by a force composed of
regulars. men of the Quarterma ster' s
Corps, militia and armed civilians.
provided shelter for the enemy or in
terfere with artillery fire had been
| RACED. An apple orchard to the north
east of the fort had been cut down. A
house standing within the confines of
the fort was burned down. The only
structure left standing was the little
| tollgate house.
To the west of the pike near Takoma
Park junction there stood large
house occupied by the Lay family. Rea-
| LIKING that il was afording a point of
vantage for the enemy's sharpshooters
the forts guns were directed against
! it and it soon was in flames. The order
directing that the house be raZed is
| said to have been given by President
Lincoln himself. 1t was the only time
that he exercised his authority as COM
| mander-in- chief in action.
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Boulder ON one CT the parapets at Fort
Stevens, near BrightwoOd. ID. C.,
which was identified by Gen. Horatfo
G. Wright as the spot where Presi-
dent Lincoln stood exposed to the fire
of the enemy during the hattie of
Fort Stevens, July IL, 1854. The res
fdence - the background to the right
of the boulder Indicates the high
water mark of Gen. Early's invasion.
his nharpshOOters having been re-
pulsed at that point. In grove of
trees In extreme background il To-
Gated the national cemetery, in which
forty of the ffty-fOur men who died
from injuries received in the battle
are buried.