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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
TWO TURKISH WARSHIPS LOST
AT MOUTH OF THE BOSPORUS
Torpedo Boat Destroyers Reported Blown
Up by Mines Which Russian Vessels
Had Planted.

PARIS, April 2O.-Two Turkish tor
pedo boat destroyers were blown up.
says Saloniki dispatch, while passing
through a mine belt which Russian
ships had succeeded in laying across
the entrance to the Bosporus while
the Turkish fleet was cruising in the
Black sea.
The explosions caused by the destruc-
ton of the two Turkish boats gave
warning to the remainder of the feet.
which, the dispatch says, was obliged
to remain in the Black sea, because
no mine sweepers were available.
New Attack Is Expected.
BERLIN, via London. April pa
ca abIegram received here from Athens
says that unusual activity prevails at
the port of Mudros. on Lemnos Island,
in the Aegean sea. off the entrance to
the Dardanelles straits. All the French
troops on the island. with the excep-
tion of some few battalions, have been
sent away on transports. A total OF
35, 900 British and French soldiers were
landed at Mudros during Wednesday
and Thursday of last week
1t is reported, the Athens dispatch
says in conclusion, that the operations
against the Dardanelles are about to be
resumed.
Turks Blow Up Own Ship.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 20. via
London.-The attack of a Turkish tor
pedo boat on the British transport
Manitou,- off the coast of Chios last
Saturday. and the subsequent destruc-
tion of the torpedo boat were reported
in an official statement issued today at
the war Office here. The statement fol-
lows:
"A Turkish torpedo boat on April II
successfully attacked the British trans
port Manitou in the Aegean sea- The
, torpedo boat was pursued by British
cruisers and destroyers to Chios, where
the crew blew up the vessel in order
| that 1t might not fall into the enemy $
| hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Yale Gets SIS, 900 to Give as Prize

NEW HAVEN, Conn. April 20.--an-
nouncement was made at Yale Cniver-
sity today that Charles ?. Rowland Of
New York. DIR. John Howland of Bal
timore and Miss Frances Howland Of
New York have given $4,000 to the
university for. prize ito be awarded
to some citizen of the country in recoS-
milton OF some achievement of marked
distinction in literature or fine arts or
the science of government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Tammany to Move Home.

NEW YORK. April 20.--The members
of the Society of Tammany or Columbian
order nave decided to move the old wig
wan, better known as Tannany. from
14th street to larger and more centrally
located quarters uptown. The present
site, which has housed the society since
1868. will be sold Charles F. Murphy was
elected. i SacheM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
NEXT MOVE IN FRANK CASE.
Attorneys Will Ask for Executive
Clemencv-No Court Plea.

ATLANTA. Ga. April 20.-Attorneys VS.
representing Leo NJ. Frank. whose
habeas corpus case was decided ad
versely by the United States Supreme
Court, announced today that no effort
would be made to obtain rehearing
of the case before that tribunal. -.
They added that an application for
executive clemency would be presented
to the Georgia prison commission At an
early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Russians Hold Carpathians.

The Russians continue to hold their
firm grip on the main chain of the Car
pathians. but news of decisive action
from this arena of the fighting is lack
ing.
The British press today is speculating
IS to the whereabouts of Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, the German COM
mander on the eastern front. Some
newspapers publish the suggestion that
he may attempt a diversion in Poland
as well as from Cracow, although the
idea is advanced that the soggy nature
of the land would seem to prevent any
large movement except at great cost
of men and material,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Goes to Associated Press Luncheon

President Wilson left here at am.
today for New York to attend the an
nual luncheon of the Associated Press.
Others in the party were Secretary
Daniels, DIR. c. T. Grayson, the Presi-
dents naval aid and Secretary
Tumulty. The PRECEDENT will return
tonight. -....- - -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

Claude Goodwin. both manned by vol
unteer crews-attacked the submarine
Subjected to Heavy Fire.
THE boats were subjected to very
heavy fire, estimated at over 200
rounds, from fort No. s. which was
only few hundred yards distant, and
number Of small guns at short range
Notwithstanding this the submarine
was torpedoed and rendered useless
The Majestic's picket boat was holed
and sunk, but the crew were saved by
the other boat and the only casualty
was one man. who died Of wounds.
Vice Admiral de Robeck speaks in
the highest terms of all concerned in
this gallant enterprise. Lieut.. Com
mander Eric Robinson has been pro-
NOTED to commander by the admiral
ty and report has been called for on
the individual services of other officers
and men with a view to their recogni-
ton"
Unmanagable in Current.
AMSTERDAM, via London. April 20
A Berlin dispatch gives the following
account issued by Turkish headquarters
of the loss of the British subma rine
Els. which, while carrying out re-
connoissance in the Dardanelles mine
field. ran aground on Kephez point:
THE submarine started from Tenedos
at midnight. entered the Dardanelles
at 2:20 in the morning and dived at 2:3O
In order to avoid the searchlights
Carried forward by the strong current,
it grounded four hours later with con-
ming tower showing out OF the water
Hit by Turkish Shells.
The Turkish batteries opened fire
The first shell struck the bridge and
killed the captain: the second shell
hit the chamber containing the electric
machines and the crew were obliged
to leave the boat. The Turkish bat
teries, however. continued to fire.
Three of the crew We're killed and
seven wounded.
Three hostile air machines learning
of the fate of the submarine flew over
the straits and threw bombs at the
periscope and coming towers i'll an
attempt to keep the submarine from
FALLING into Turkish hands. About the
same time Turkish troops set out in
boats to save the craft and crew.
The wounded English sailors were
taken to a hospital, where they were
given attention."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Saws Transport Escaped.

London reports of April II and IS
said that the Turkish warship which
attacked the Manitou was driven
ashore and destroyed by British ves-
sells.
Tire British admiralty announced that
the Mantou was not damaged by the
torpedo boat. but that twenty-four men
had been drowned and twenty-seven
were missing. owing to the capsizing of
two small boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Austrian Attack Fails.

1T is reported here" says the Times
Bucharest correspondent. that the Aus
trians attempted on the night of April
1S a vigorous attack on the frontier of
Bessarabia, southwest Russia, but that
they were repulsed with heavy losses
after a violent struggle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
OPEN CHINA DOOR
:ENGLAND'S POLICY
Sir Edward Grey Says Great
Britain Is for Equal
Opportunity.
is KEEPING IN TOUCH
WITH THE NEGOTIATIONS
Announcement Made in House of
Commons Arouses Deep In
terest Here.

LONDON, April 20. 1855 pm
The preservation OF the com
mon interests OF all the powers in
China by the insurance of the in
dependence and the integrity OF
the Chinese republic and the
principal of equal opportunities
for the commerce and industry of
all nations in China, was declared
by Sir Edward Grey, foreign sec
retary, to be the policy OF the
British government in China.
Cannot Disclose Details.
Sir Edward spoke in the house of
commons. He was asked a number of
questions concerning the negotiations
now going on between China and ia
pan, but replied that under present con-
ditions, while the negotiations were
still proceeding. he was not able to
make a detailed statement.
Speaking generally. however, he de-
clared that the policy of the British
government in China continued to be
governed by the terms of the Anglo
Japanese agreement as defined above.
The foreign secretary added that the
government was III close touch with
diplomatic circles in China and Japan
and with commercial bodies interested
In the far east, and the house might
rest assured that the government
would endeavor to secure, to the best
of its ability. an open door to British
commerce in all parts of China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Explains Law of Libel.

William NJ WINS, chief of Mr.. Barnes
legal staff, began his address by ex-
planning to the jury the subject of libel
and the law pertaining thereto. He con-
tinued:
I'VE must consider the occasion out
of which the alleged 1ibelous matter
arose. The occasion was antecedent to
the primary elections in this state last
fall. Who were the principals? The
defendant while a member of the as
semb1y in the early sos established a
reputation as an author. He at that
time had begun to make himself fac
tor in public affairs. He had more in
f1uence than any single nswspaper.'
Mr.. WINS then outl3hed Col. Roose-
velt's political career and added:
During all this time he continued
to be fluent with his pen, and grad
ually became the greatest factor in
American politics."
After pointing out that Mr.. Barnes
and Col. Roosevelt were both educat-
ed at Harvard. Mr.. WINS discussed at
length the manner in which they had
entered public life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Counsel for William Barnes.
Plaintiff, Rest Case After
Offering Evidence.
COL. ROOSEVELT SOUGHT
HONESTY IN GOVERNMENT
Defendants Attorney Declares
Money Verdict Inconsequential
Compared With Vital Question.

SYRACUSE, y. Y. April 20.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt went on the witness
stand this afternoon to defend himself
in the suit for alleged libel brought
against him by William Barnes.
Mr.. Barnes changed his seat SO he
could watch his opponent while the
latter was telling OF the work of the
Rough Riders in Cuba.
Mr.. Twins, Mr.. Barnes attorney. OBJ
jected to this line of testimony.
The court did not rule, and Cot
Roosevelt continued: I'VE then moved
forward toward Santiago.
II object to that said Mr.. lrv1ns.
What difference does it make where
he moved to? ] want to shorten TINS
trial as much as possible
Justice Andrews said the witness had
better confine himself to the issue.
SYRACUSE. N. Y, April 2o.-Counsel
for William Barnes in his suit for al
legged libel against Theodore Roosevelt
rested their case today after they had
offered evidence calculated to prove
publication of the alleged libelous
statements uttered against the former
chairman of the republican state COM
mittee by the former President OF the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
WEATHER

Fair and cooler tonight aGd weducs-
day: mode"ate northcrly winds. Tenn
perature past twenty-four hours: High.
ss. at 4 pm. yesterday. low, 81 at am.
today For full report see page 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Committee on Recommendations.

'"he membership of the committee on
Communications of national officers,
- aaaounced this morning, is: Mrs
gorge w. Gedney. state regent Of New
.i"IseN. chairman. Mrs J. Morgan
5 ri Il. -habama: Mrs. Brookmyer. Mis-
souri,: Mrs. Waite. Michigan; Mrs.
SHOEMAKER. Minnesota: Mrs. Hicks,
'i.uucssee: Mrs. Austin q. Brant, Ohio
The election of national officers is
scheduled for tomorrow and voting is
10 besin at o'clock, one hour earlier
than the regular opening of the morn
ing session. As is usual in advance of
an election. campaign managers for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

Continued on Second PaGe.)
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CONTINUED on Second PaGe.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-20
THE PUBLIC FORUM
NO RELIGIOUS oUEsTIoN.-The

IuIOI0SI uOW UO11S 'oAOWA Ny SACAHNAS
concerning the Chicago Teachers
Federation warrants the statement OF
certain facts concerning it and its
works. Years ago the federation
was pushed into politics and was, IN
self defense, compelled to remain
there by the attacks of politicians
and their hackers upon their salaries,
tenure of Office, breaking Of contracts
and attempted legislation against the
teachers pension system.
Having no vote for influence at
Springfield, and their needs being tg-
nored by the upper crust, labor as
sisted the teachers in the protection
of their various interests, which were
also the interests which duped tax
payers and defrauded children. The
civic work of this organization has
won and earned public moneys for
salaries, thereby saving the taxpay-
ers and enriching the "kiddies.'
So busy have they been in meeting
vital questions that an explanation OF
the machinery of their organization
seemed small in comparison. But so
much misinformation has been circu-
lated, largely through a lack of
knowledge of the facts, that it seems
the psychological moment to say
something of it's administration,
membership and work.
1t is exceedingly unfortunate that
the religious issue of the present
hour should involve this body of
women. The Chicago Teachers Fed
Grafton is not a religious organiza-
ton and therefore cannot be Cath
Ole one any more than a Protestant
or Jewish one. 1t is purely business
organization, admitting to member
ship any teacher in charge of class
room. Neither race, nationality or
religion is mentioned as a require
ment for membership and those
items are not of the slightest inter
oSt tO itS members
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-20

the expression or the hlgneSC relaUons
ship possible and is a matter of con-
science. The glory of this country
is that right of conscience.
One splendid feature of this mix
ture of teachers is that the thrusting
of religious questions upon its men,
bers would be instantly resented.
They are teacher-citize blessed
with the great Hope, each in her way.
Its president, Mrs. Ida L. Fursman,
is the daughter of Protestant min
lister and is Christian Scientist. Be-
sides the usual officers found in any
large organization, this body has
fourteen vice presidents, elected an
nually by the teachers of their re-
spective districts. Thesetwentyteach-
ers comprise it's board of managers.
All business is transacted by them
and referred when necessary to the
body at their regular meetings. In
the keeping and auditing of their
books the payment and filing of bills,
even to the expenditure of a few
cents, the systematic work will COM
pare with any business house in
Chicago.
And what of the personnel of these
women? AS a member of the feder-
alton for many years, Protestant
and of Masonic family, the writer
knows Protestants, Catholics, Jews,
Christian Scientists and Masonic
women are faithfully serving the
teachers of Chicago on this board.
And in this service there is no reli-
gion but the religion of service
Each for all and all for each" The
leach" and "alT'' includes teachers
and pupils, workers, citizens. Upon
them and their homes have fallen the
results of the civic work of the
teachers of the Chicago Teachers
Observation-Disclosures M. Prendergast,
Chairman of Press Committee Chi
cago Teachers Federation.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-20
"GIVE US FACTS"

"GIVE US FACTS. = In The Day
Book of Sept. 1 F. ]. Lee, under the
heading of "Give Us Facts" makes
the statement that if all Catholics
voted for only their own members
the officials of Chicago would be
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
FOOTBALL GAMES TODAY.

Georgetown VS.. North Carolina
Aggies, at Georgetown Field.
MARYLAND Agriculture College VS..
Western Maryland. at College
Park. Md.
Catholic UniyeSsity VS.. Mullen
berg College. at Allentown. Pa.
GaIlaudet College VS.. Wake-For-
est College, at wake-Forest, \. c.
Yale VS.. Princeton. at New
Haven.
Hopkins VS.. Haverford. at Haver-
ford.
washington College VS.. st. Johns
at Chestertown.
Navy vs.. Colby. at Annapolis.
Army VS.. University Of Maine.
at West Point.
Albright VS.. Susquehanna' at
Auburn VS.. Vanderbilt. at Bir-
mingham.
Rowdoin VS.. Tufts. at Portland.
BuckneIl VS.. Gettysburg. at Har-
Carnegie Institute VS.. University
of Pittsburgh. at Pittsburgh.
Cornell VS.. Washington and Lee.
at Ithaca.
over.
Dickinson VS.. Carlisle Indians. at
Biddle Field.
Fordham VS.. Rhode Island State,
at New York.
Franklin and Marshall VS.. Ur-
sinus, at Lancaster.
Georgia Tech VS.. Georgia Univer-
sity. at Atlanta
Harvard VS.. Brown, at Cam
bridge. ,.
at Geneva. N Y.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
YALE BOAT BEATEN
BY COLUMBIA CREW

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 1.-THE col
lapse of r. q. Coombe. n Yale oars
man. shortly after the One-mile mark
had been passed. enabled Columbia TO
score 4 twelve-lenEth victory over the
Eli crew in the special race rowed in
the harbor here this afternoon The
distance was a mile and seven-eighths
and the official time was 10 minutes
and - l-2 seconds.
|: was beautiful race up to the
moment of CoOmbe's Crumpling. one
that kept the thousands who watched
il in a frenzy of madness. and one that
promised a hair-raising finish. But
the cheers turned to groans when
Coombe dropped his oar and writhed
in agony. and the race developed into
a waIkaway for Columbia. The water
duel was fought out while a fog. thick
as provcrbial pea soup. hung over the
harbOr.
Here are the statistics covering the
rival oarsmeu. which show that Yale
outw eighed Columbia practically ten
IN 10
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
PENN TO RACE CORNELL.
Cross-Country Team Meets Ithacans
in Hill and Dale Event.

PENIS cross-country- squad left for
Ithaca last night to race the CosleIl
hill and dale runners tomorrow moriLng
The runners entrained at the West
Philadelphia station at SIS p. IA.
The following men were on the SnrI:.,':
Capt Humphreys, Cotton, McMichaeL
L.ieberman.- Eisele. Brooks. s,>,..s 90.
and Mitchell.
Last year the Quskers were hopeIessly
beaten, Cornell getting tn,
men to finish. This year. although there
is no hope for victory, a better showI..g
than that of last season Is expected
Penn has no one to compare with VIM
maggie. Hoffmine. or Potter. but Ralph
Cotton. the best Red ana Blu, -.
should come in for fourth honors.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
MOHAWKS TO MEET
FORT MYER ELEVEN

The Mohawks will line up against
the strong Fort Myer team Sunday at
2:30, Seventeenth and d streets south
east. The patronage can expect a good
game this Sunday. as the Nationals
had a hard time beating this team a
to score. With a few new men
in their line. and a score of new plays.
the Mohawk followers expect their
boys to put up a good game. The line
up: Hayden, left end; Deakins. left
tackle; Ruse. left guard; r. Towers.
center: Vermillion. right guard: Durity.
right tackle; Schofield, right end; Wea-
yer. quarter back; Lecarions. full back I:
E. Towers. left back; Dyer. right
back.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
PRINCIPALS TO SETTLE
AWARDING OF TROPHY

Granting that the Technical High
School eleven will defeat the Eastern
High School team in Tuesdays contest.
at the Hilltop and win the local high
school title. the Princeton Trophy may
not be awarded with the championship
Because both Business and Technical
will have the same percentage at the
finish of the championship race. a
technicality has arisen whether the
trophy can be awarded to the Manual
Trainers. A meeting of the principals
will be held before Tuesday game at
which this issue will be decided.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
Yale and Princeton
In Big Grid Clash

The eyes of the football world VIII De
turned toward New Haven today
where Princeton and Yale are sched-
uled to meet in the second big game OF
the 1915 season. Although the contest
this year may lack some OF the i'm
portance 1t had when the two met be-
fore, the interest in II Is none the less
rreat and the result will be eagerly
waited for. VIII the Bulldog pull the
unexpected and do as Harvard did a
week ago? That is the question that Is
being asked now, and while there does
not seem to be much Of chance for
a Blue victory there are many who
fgure that old Eli may come through
on the long end Of the score.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13

All dope was shattered yesterday in the
Hilltop stadium when that plucky Reo
and White from Western High School
knocked Business out of chance OF tie
ing UP the interhiGh school championship
by playing a to s game with the Orange
and Blue eleven.
Western sprung a real surprise and bat
tied Business on more than even terms.
This heretofore speedy back field Of the
Business eleven found the light Red and
White line impenetrable. and resort'd
to the forward pass for the gains which
they registered. After battling Business
in midfield during the entire first period.
Western finally worked the ball within
the aD-yard line. where the Business team
held. Buck Wise fumbled the ball on an
attempted punt. and Western obtained
the pigskin on the lS-yard line.
This break in the game paved the way
for Western to register its only tally or
the day. as after making two attempts at
the Business line. forward pass was
made from Peck To J. O'Bien. which net
ted the touchdown.
Business tried hard to grab the game
out OF the fire in the third period. and
looked more to form in this session than
at any time during the contest triple
pass behind the line. which ended In an
aerial heave. landed the points scored
by Business In this session.
Perry BowriCk and Keech paved the
way for this touchdown With consistent
ground gaining. the fifst-named circling
Westerns left flank for - yards. After
series OF line plunges. which brought
results. this sensational lateral forward
pass was pulled. From Il. Wise TO Gull
iigan to Dowrick to T. Wise was the
triple play of this football game which
saved Business from defeat.
Business made another attempt to score.
but Western held in the shadow Of the
goal line and during the closing minutes
OF the final quarter had the Orange and
Blue team on the run. After threatening
to score touchdown. Western was
penalized for holding and two attempts
at drop kicking failed. PeytOn's try be-
ing blocked. and Fishers falling short
with but ten seconds to play.
Dowrick was the real star of the game.
although he was ably assisted by Guilt
gan and EeeCh. while the work Of Capt.
Johnny MackeI at right end for the Red
and White eleven was the best witnessed
10 date
The Washington herald., 1915-11-13
GALLAUDET TEAM TO
PLAY WAKE-FOREST

The Gallaudet team left last night for
the wake-Forest campus, where they
are scheduled to play the North Caro-
linans today. Year before last the Gal
laudet team won. but this year through
the, poor showing of the team il Is doubt
full IL they will be as successful Coach
Wayne Hart and his team are confident
that they can hand a setback to the
Wake-Forest eleven and has left moth
ing undOne in order to accomplish this
deed.
Owing to the fact that Temple Colleges
Cancelled their game with the local
school Manager Stegmerter communi-
Gated with the wske-Forrest team and
the game was finally arranged. The
Southern college is anxious of getting
sweet revenge on the Kendall Green team
for their defeat two years ago.