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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-17

IN 4 simply but tastefuf1y furnished
dressins room at the imp studios, !
met 5eautifu1. talented Jane Gail She
to4d me of her happiness in returning
to the Universal fold once more and
how good dear old America was after
ner. long se5ocrn IN London.
Vow thar am with the 5elg4e
COMPANY again am very .enthusias-
&c about the big things ] snan DO
in pictares here. We Just 1nlseed
GOOD. clean, bright comedy. handled
BY such clever comedians as Theo
Murphy. late comedian with me
FoIifes Of 1915, Mickey MarkwaTo,
the past mastero of tramp comedlans,
EDDIE Harris. the California nugget
Eddie SrnalIey and Frank Tenney,
late stars Of the Potash and Perl
nutter company; Corihee DeForeSt.
Pearl Reid and Marie Delmar, a trio
of versatile musical comedy comedl-
ennes. and a chorus Of beautiful gtn
se1Acted from the ranks Of the best
attractions on the road The COMEDY
is clean and bright and the mus1cai
numbers new and catchy Spec1at
escensry and electrical effects. 1t Is a
show all Will surely like
Fred Godding and his Winter
Garden Girls" VINO opened an en-
eaEenent this afternoon at the Pal
ace IN musical con1edr The King
of HefdeIbers are pronounced by
those who sSv them to be e.ceedfnE-
" clever and capable This is a real
show by real actors. twelve in NUM-
Der. ana the bits. which include con-
densed re-FsEcEs OF popular operas,
VIII be changed every day Funny
comedians and chorus of pretty
girls who car szaE and dance. make
up a show t'.at yl' be hard to beat
AS an ADDED attraction Charles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
THE POSTOFF|CE
 DEPARTMENT CUTS
 THE STAMP SUPPLY
Numerous Burglaries Make Keeping of Many Stamps Unsafe in Smaller
 Cities

Washington, October a-Postoffice
 burglaries have been so numerous oi late that an order went forth today to all postmasters except of the first class throughout the country to keep on hand smaller number of stamps and other papers of a commercial value and to guard them more carefully than in the past.
 Reports to the postoffice department accounting for last years business show that 400 claims, aggregating a loss of Slso,00Oo resulted from burglary of post every section of the country
 Inspectors were unable in most cases to find any trace of the stolen goods because of the lack of Identification marks Their investigations, however. nave led department officials to believe that stamp brokers in a number of the larger cities make it their business to dispose of stolen goods The depart ment is pursuing it's investigations along these lines and also is endeavoring to develop some means for identifying stamps and other papers,
 Today's order, issued by Third Assist ant Postmaster General Decker, said in part:
 Poseoffice burglares have increased to such an extent that the department finds It advisable to lessen the number of pos tage stamps issued to postmasters, par tlcularly the 1-cent and 2-cent denomina- tlons, which are the main object of burg iary. Postmasters of the second, third ana fourth classes, who cannot properly protect their stamps will accordingly draw acquisitions for approximately two months supply of 1 and 2-cent stamps at time.'
 stamps of these denominations hereto Iore nave been drawn in quantities suf- ficient for a three to 12 months' supnlv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
DUNDEE OUTPO|NTS CHAMPION R|TCH|E Victory Does Not Give New York Fighter American
 Grown

New York, October 26-Johnny Dundee of New York outpointed Willie Ritchie of California, American lightweight champion, in their 10-round bout at Madison Square Garden here tonight
 Dundee earned the honors in five rounds and the champion had the better in three. Stwo being even. Ritchie had a.. advantage of almost nine pounds, weighing 141h to Dundee's 1321a.
 The contest was hard fought after the first two rounds. Ritchie often was un- able to find his man and was forced to c]inch frequently. Oundee's peculiar jumping style puzzled the westerner
 Ritchie took the aggressive in the third round and carried it by shade. although Dundee showed well at the in- fighting. The fourth was even. Dundee took the next three rounds scoring with a left jab. His clever foot work kept Ritchie guessing Ritchie sent in several hard rights to the head and body in the eighth, weakening Dundee, and in the ninth kept Dundee on the defensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Negro Stabs Planter to Death

Cullman. October 26.-(Special. )-Dandy Dean. a prominent and respected citizen and planter living just beyond the line of Blount and Cullman counties, and on the Blount county side of Mulberry river. was ia tally stabbed yesterday evening by negro whose name is known as Alonzo Clay. The negro had bought wagon from Dean and when Dean wanted some security the negro became offended and immediately took the advantage of Dean He agreed to let his cotton picking go on the debt of the wagon, then when Dean thought the negro was satisfied, Clay stabbed him twice in the breast death resulting instantly The negro made his escape but is being pursued by posse of neighbors and people of that commun- ity who are seeking revenge on the mur- derer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Red Hot Testimony Introduced
 At Court-Mdrtial Hearing
Letter From Captain Cowan of Aviation School Near Diego To Subordinate Says "All You Have to Do is to Sit
 Tight and Draw Your Pay'

San Francisco, October 26s-Letters pur. porting to show that there was an un- derstanding between Capt Arthur s Cowan, commanding the North Island aviation school, near San Diego. Cal, and Col Samuel Reber, head of the aviation section at Washington regarding the pro- motion of certain officers of the aviation corps, were introduced at todays hearing of the courtmartial of Lieut. Col Lewis E. Goodier judge advocate of the west ern department of the United States army.
 Colonel Goodier is accused of exceed ing his authority by inspiring charges against Captain Cowan. who has been drawing flying pay two years to which, it has been charged. he was not entitled. Lieut.. T. F. Dodd one of the San Diego army aviators. who preferred charges against Captain Cowan, previously testi- fled that the school commander was in competent
 Captain Cowan spent the entire day on the stand as a witness for the prose- cution. Several of the letters introduced, he said. were purely personal and he had not given permission for their intro duction.
 How to Get Flying Pay"
 In letter written July 21, 1914, by Colonel Reber to Captain Cowan the com mander was urged to have certain avia- tors qualify as soon as possible to fly. so they would be eligible to flying pay."|
 "All you have to do.'' the letter read as introduced today, ''is to sit tight and draw your pay
 It was brought out in the testimony that Lieut.. William L. Patterson had been rec commended junior military aviator early in 1914 and received his appoint ment soon afterward although up to that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27

| time, it was said. he never had made a flight alone. Also it was said he had been drawing nearly $401 a month since September of last year as extra pay.
 A letter written last January by Colonel Reber to Captain Cowan was introduced in which Colonel Reber said that Lieu tenant Patterson's name never appeared on the weekly flight reports q am afraid the letter said, some day some one is going to question as to how it Is he qualified as an aviator
 According to the correspondence Colonel Reber wrote to Captain Cowan in Decem- Der last, saying: Tt is rather embarrass- ing to me because Patterson has not spent an hour in the air. Nobody has noticed it yet, and no questions have been asked. 1"
 May IA. this year, in letter to Captain Cowan. Colonel Reber wrote with refer ence to the charges against Captain Cow an, according to the testimony that s.all you have to do is to keep quiet. l think I'll get one or two scalps before I get through with this, Let me handle this matter alone'
 It also was brought out that before going to Europe in the summer of 1914 Colonel Reber left word with Capt O S. Wallace, disbursing officer of the signal corps that as soon as Captain Cowan made any recommendations regarding pro- motions they be acted upon without de- lay.
 Captain Cowan testified Lieutenant Pat terson had spent but 54 minutes in the air at the time he qualified as a junior military aviator.
 Captain Cowan said his first actual flight alone was in July, 1915 This was straightaway flight, taking him, he said, only about 80 feet in the air About the middle of August. he said. he made an- other flight this in a hydro-aeroplane. Since then Captain Cowan said he had made five or six flights or more alone.
 The hearing will be continued tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Plan to Render Wars Impossible
 Advocated By Congreeationdlists

Be 1t Resolved, That recognizing the weighty responsibility resting upon the President of the United States and com mending the wisdom and strength he has shown, we appeal to him and to the members of Congress highly to cherisf- in all their delibera tions the time honored positions of this nation as an advocate of peace and to take no steps toward increased armament not neces- sitated by grave consideration of na- tional defense. We urge them to bend the energy of our government at this crisis in human history to working out, in cooperation with other governments. a plan of international organization that shall render the recurrence of the present world tragedy impossible. We trust that nothing may be done which shall hereafter hinder the republic in an office of leadership or mediation to which in the providence of God she may be called
 Be It Further Resolved, That we direct the executive committee of this council to cooperate with the federal council of Churches of Christ in America, the Church Peace union, and with other Christian bodies of our owr and for eign ountries in seeking to spread this sentiment in preparation for the new era of fellowship and to secure such action by our government and by the governments of the world as shall bring about enduring peace, international good will and the resort to reason and justice in a court of final appeal'
 The council tomorrow VIII conclude it's business and adjourn The American. board of commissioners of foreign mis- sions reported the years receipts were more than s1,0000O0, but credit balance debt of $sOO0 remained The treasurer's debt of $S,00O remained. The treasurer's report showed that Armenians in this country had contributed $250,00O to the board. to be forwarded to relatives in Turkey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
United Drug Company Expands

Boston, October 26.-Directors of the United Drug company formally voted to purchase a controlling interest in the Ri- ker- Hegeman Drug company, it was an- nounced here today, The stockholders are to be called soon in special session to vote on the matter. Both the United Drug company and the Riker- Hegeman concern operate stores throughout the country The purchase plan, if consum- mated, will give the United company a combined retail and manufacturing busi- ness estimated at upward of s30,0O0, 900 annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN
 GORGEOUS WITH TULIPS
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT By MRS. SIDNEY NJ. ULLMAN

Much thanks is due Mrs. Frank Holt, 3509 Bessemer road, Central Park, Bir- mingham, for the delightful article on the culture of tulips given below. Mrs. Holt shows a thorough knowledge of the plant and it's necessities, and it will be an easy matter to have great Success with this delightful flower if one carefully carries out the instrue- lions she gives.
 Mrs Holt's article in full follows:
 The numerous requests for informa- stion that have been made lately by people who habitually pass my home have led me to think there must be many other people in Birmingham who would like to have the same questions answered; Where do you get your tulips? What kind are they? How much do they cost? How many do you plant to make a show like that? When do you plant? How deep? How far apart :? Do you take them up in the spring :? Do you have to plant them every sea- son? Do they grow from seed? When do you plant poppies? What are those white lilies? Are the red ones lilies too How can you raise so many plants, on one lot? Is 1t too late to plant flowers now? What can I plant now?' And so on and so on. These questions do not come from ignorant people. One lady who has conducted parties through Flu rope successfully asked if poppies were ra1sed from bulbs and if they were ex- pcnsive. Many city bred folk who know whole heaps of things on other sub 1ects have had little opportunity to learn about Horticulture and the erron- eous Idea is prevalent that next to nothing can be done on one lot.
 It Is not too late to plant tulips in this climate; in fact, it is exactly the right time. The tulips that have called forth these questions are named ges- fe9 rod and they are not eXpen-
 Tlf price of theatre ticket
 nes ovel will buy hundred of
 ta in " yard there are about 800
 sed q order to various beds They Hkt bright red ribbon stretched fl adg fc le garden walks. They may ie piNltr0 sol!dly in beds or in clumps aHnaH r things if preferred. They are ps do not be disappoint- ei see other peoples tulips plnQIl hen your gesnerianas have not t up a flower stalk This ll fel"a one of gesnerianas strong 44.Hts. ne people plant tulips and without knowing anything un0EI arieties. Their bulbs send up eialis ,nuary or February and are Billed UT late frosts. Such bulbs Nro ioor planting or outdoor u'N 10 the north. The planter is r2Uar sl and says he has not luck Nfln T IS.
 fnt is the latest of tulips and uefer fl.t It has long stems, some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Mrs. Babette Schuster

Selma, october 26. (Special) < Mrs Babette Schuster, 80 years of age, na- tive of Germany and mother of Ben J. Schuster of the Schuster Hardware com pany, died at the family home here this morning after an illness of only "A hours. Mrs. Schuster has been a resident of Selma. for many years and had been leader ill church and philanthropic work She leaves only one child, Ben J. Schus- ter. Rabbi Isadore Isaacson of the Tenn pie Mishkan Israel will conduct the funeral services at Il o'clock Wednes day morning. Interment in Live Oak. cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
MRS. PEGRAM INJURED IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

Selma. October 26.-(SpeciaI. .)-Mrs. George Pegram of Faunsdale suffered painful injuries last night when the auto operated by MT. Pegram, prominent lawyer of Marengo county. was ditched in order to prevent a collision.
 There were several people in the auto at the time of the accident but no one was injured except Mrs. Pegram, who sustained cuts around the head and limbs. The injuries are not expected to prove very serious and there Is no doubt to recoXerY ----
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Deaths and Funerals
J. H. Harris

New Decatur, October 26-(Special) J. H. Harris, father of R. N. Harris of the Harris-Cortner Cotton company of the Decaturs, died at his home at Courtland last night. The deceased was one of the wealthiest and most influen- tial citizens of north Alabama. His death came without warning, accord ing to information received here, as he had not complained of feeling i'll until few minutes before the end came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
G. s. & F. Needs Equipment

Atlanta, Ga, October 26-The Georgia, Southern X Florida railway today asked authority of the state railroad commis- sion here to issue s450,00O worth of equipment trust bonds with which to buy two passenger locomotives two passenger coaches 130 steel gondolas and $50 steel box cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Capt. P. J. Edwards

Decatur. october 26-(Special. )-Capt. P. J. Edwards died tonight at $40 o'clock at his home on Railroad street after an illness of several weeks.
 He was ono of the oldest citizens of Decatur. For many years he was city alderman, mayor pro-tem and member of the school board.
 He leaves considerable property His wife two sons and a daughter survive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
GOVERNMENT MADE
 BAD INVESTMENT

Seattle. Wash, October 26. Eight feet of salt water sloshed over the site bought some years ago for Seattle's new post office when Secretary William G. McAdoo tried to look at it today. It was explained to him that the tide was in.
 The site for which the gov ernment paid S170,000 has been rejected as unavailable and will he sold for what it will bring. X drier one will be sought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Cyprus Offer Lapses

London, October 26.--Great Britain s offer of the island of Cypress to Greece has lapsed because the condition under which the offer was made has not been fulfilled, Sir Edward Grey the secre- tary of state for foreign affairs, in- formed the House of Commons this aft ernOOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Forbes Robertson

In the public eye actors, like blessings. brighten as they take their flight Already Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson, who ap- pears at the Jefferson Thursday in Kip l1ng's 'The Light That Failed" and Fri day in Hamlet" has said farewell to the London, and now he is taking leave of the American theatres. For 30 years he has been one of the most eminent ac- tors in England; for 10 years he has by common agreement been the foremost actor Of the English-speaking stage.
 The Birmingham public seems to real ize all that Forbes Robertson farewell means As he goes playgoers have seemed with one accord to feel the loss his leaye-taking will create. The abili- ties Forbes-R Robertson brought to the the atre, the achievements with which he filled 1t, the devotion which he gave to it, the histrionic standard that he set for 1t; these are the things that come to mind with the farewell appearance of the foremost living actor.
 The sale of seats was large yesterday morning, but there are good seats yet to be had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
GREEK TROOPS ENGAGED

London, October 27.-Greek troops have been drawn into the fighting near the junction of the Greek, Servian and Bulgarian boundaries, according to brief message re- ceived from the Daily Mails Ath- ems correspondent. The message says:
 Greek frontier guards have been attacked near Docian but repulsed their attackers with losses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Mrs. Mohr Appointed Guardian

Providence, R. l., October 26.-Mrs Elizabeth F. Mohr. under indictment charged with having been an accessory before the fact in connection with the murder of her husband, Dr. c. F. Mohr, on August 3l. last, was appointed guard ian of her two children by the municipal court today Her petition for appoint ment was unopposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Resolution Adopted
PULLMAN

Cullman, October 26-(Special. )- Cullman county is making rapid strides to remove the quarantine which pre- vents the shipment of it's cattle to the markets of other states. The govern ment has been great helping agent to this county by the services of pr. Bynacker, who has constructed and designed the dipping vats in the coun- ty. In his last report pr. Bynacke CT states that Cullman county has 22 dip ping vats already built and 25 in con struction that will be ready for use in a short while. There has not been one accident in the county, this fact prov ing that the dipping vat IS not poison ous to the mi1ch COW as was thought to be by some farmers. The exact number of cattle dipped in the county cannot be ascertained but Is estimat ed at 1000.
 Farm Demonstrator J. K. Turner has finished his tour of the western part Of the county in his annual crop in- spection and reports the best crops that the county has ever known, corn being especially good and increased acreage, while cotton Is the shortest crop that this county has ever pro- duced and less acreage. This is the result of diversification as taught by the agricultural experts, county dem onstrator and the rural schools. In the northern part of the county in the Fairview neighborhOod the first rice that Cullman county has ever grown is an outstanding factor in the line of crop diversificaton, not only that 1t Is different from other crops but proves that rice will grow in Alabama as well as in Louisiana and South Carolina. The wheat acreage in Cullman county has increased 35 per cent over last year and 76 per cent over the preceding year. These and other like crops can be grown in Cullman county with profit and utility of labor
 The Woodmen of America unveiled monument yesterday at the Protestant cemetery in Cullman. Rev. Martin lief line being one of those officiating at the service. The occasion was attend ed by a large number of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
Robin Hood"

The de koven Opera company will pre- sent the celebrated light opera. Robin Hood" at the Jefferson three nights, com mencing Monday, November l. with special matinee for music teachers on Wednesday. This organization is the same which presented the famous classic at the New Amsterdam theatre New York, last season, in splendid produce tion, which was one of the successful features of the musical season in that city. Ivy Scott. of the Metropolitan Grand Opera, New York, will again sing the role of Maid Marian. Cora Tracy will sing Alan-a-Dale and William Schuster will be seen in the role of Friar Tuck. The supporting company is the same which gave. such efficient support during the New York engagement. The fine sing ing chorus and original production re- main intact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27

New Haven, Conn, October 26.-The national council of Congregational chruches today placed on record its be- lief that armaments in the United States she uld not be made greater than ade- quate national defense requires. Presi- dent Wilson and Congress were asked to recognize this principle and urged to bend their energies toward working out in cooperation with other governments a plan for an international organization that will render wars impossible.
 The resolution, together with one adopted earlier in the day, appealing to lbe President to do something to stop Armenian atrocities will be carried to Washington tomorrow
 The resolution-a compromise on one offered yesterday which the council did not adopt-was presented by a special committee. Its adoption was without debate.
 It was said to be satisfactory to dele gates from the middle west who argued against any increase in armaments, and delegates from the east and west who declared for an adequate navy and ample coast Qualifications.
 Resolution Adopted
 The resolution reads in part
 whereas. The Wac now desolating Europe deeply concerns Christian peo- pie everywhere and has laid bare the fallacies in the policy of armed peace and has demonstrated the futilty of armaments as guarantee of interna- tional security and justice; and
 Whereas. We believe that God through this conflict is revealing the es- sential need of worldwide brotherhood and that no just and effective program for permanent peace can be made, ex. cept in the spirit of the teachings of Jesus Christ. therefore,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27

The Austrian steamer Carmen of 4424 tons, was tied up at Constantinople at the beginning of the war. It is probable 1t was this steamer, converted into a transport, that the submarine sent to the bottom. She was built at Sunderland in 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-27
TURKISH TRANSPORT
 SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Athens, October 27.-(Via Paris.)-A British submarine Sunday sank the Turk ish transport Carmen, laden with muni- tions, in the Sea of Marmora