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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13

Philadelphia.=Th scout cruiser Chester arrived here today from Hamp- ton Roads and after minor repairs will leave for smyrna to protect American interests in the Mediterranean. It was said the cruiser probably would get away within two weeks.
 New York.-Persons desiring to send money direct to relatives or friends in Belgium a privilege denied them since the outbreak of war. can now for small rate of exchange forward sums through the New York offices of the commission for relief in Bel Cium. Alexander J. Hemphill treasurer of the commission, announced tonight
 Sah Franciscc.-The Belgian relief steamer Camino from California was reported today as having arrived at Rotterdam. The Camino left San Fran cisco December 5. Her mishaps have heightened her voyage from an eX- Iected 20 days to nearly five times that number.
 Honolulu-Expert divers who ar rived here today on the cruiser Nary land will begin their attempt to raise the sunken submarine F4 tomorrow. Workmen are transferring the appar- atus brought by the Maryland to scows, which will be lowed to the point out side the harhor where the F-4 is be- lieved to be submerged.
 Nome, A1aslxa.-Nativc seal hunters are reported in mail advices from Icy cape. on the Arctic cast to have sight ed a white man last winter marooned on ice foe, drifting in a southwestern ly direction toward Wrangell Island
 Naco, .Aiiz.--An embargo on all traf- fic out of Sonora points to Arlzona was established by the Villa faction to- day, according to reports reaching here. It is believed this was done to cover troop movements, probably prepara- tory to an attack on Agua Prieta.
 St Paul.-The Minnesota legisla ature today finally passed a bill placing tel F ophone companies in Minnesota under the jurisdiction of the state railroad and warehouse commisSIon, which is empowered to fix rates and compel physical connection of competing lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
TEXAS LEAGUE

At San Antonio: San Antonio 3, Hous- ton 0.
 At Beaumont: Beaumont 4 Calves ton o.
 At Waco: Waco 8. Dallas 5.
 At Shreveport: Shreveport 5, Fort Worth 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
Pass Workmen's Bills

Harrisburg, Pa, April 12.-rhe Pennsylvania house today passed se- ries of bills designed to establish 9, workmen's compensation system The bills were urged by the state admin istration. They provide a schedule for compensation of 30 per cent of wages for injuries and benefits for dependents in case of death Farm la horers and omestic servants would not le included under the terms of the Legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13

Washington.-surgeon General Cor gas of the army probably will accept the Rockefeller Foundations offer that he become it's general adviser as to public sanitation and control Of epi- denies. The foundation desires General Gorgas to take charge of the light gainst typhus in Servia and it was learned tonight that officials here be- lieve he will do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
SPARKS

chicago.-restimony today before W. NJ. Daniels. interstate commerce commissioners, concerned an increase iii freight rates proposed by Al western railroads on cotton piece goods one of the commodities on which they seek higher transportation charges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
F. M. Fisk Dead

F. M. Fisk Dead London, April 13.--(4:0S a. m.)-F N. Fisk of Detroit, president of the American society in London, died ves- terday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
Birmingham Man Back From Havana Where He
 Saw Recent Contest
JOHNSON NOT IN
 PROPER CONDITION
Was Too Fat and Evidently Ex- pected Fight to Be Over Within First Few
 Rounds

John Strange, after a trip to Cuba, where he saw Jess Willard win the world s title from Jack Johnson, negro pugilist, returned yesterday morning with a decla- ration that the fight was entirely on the square, and that when he acquires science. Willard will be the greatest fighter Amer ica has ever produced
 Nillard's victory, Mr Strange says. IS due to the fact that Johnson, over confi- dent, neglected 10 prepare himself for what proved to be a gruelling contest. He makes the point that had Johnson trained as hard for Willard as he trained for Jef- fries. he would now be in possession of the championship
 Johnson" he added entered the ring with determination to put Willard out in the first few rounds. He was evil dently aware that he would be unable to stand battle of more than 20 rounds. So vigorous was his assault in the first, second third and fourth rounds, that in the fifth, Willard was groggy. At that time, l would have wagered my ticket back home that the negro would win ih or before the eighth round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-13
Johnson Marvel of Ability

"7ohnson was a marvel. He was a ma chine. His every movement was timed, and he never attempted to deliver and scored failure. Willard won, unques- tiohably. through his ability to withstand punishment. He is a giant, as strong as a horse. and possessed, apparently, of splendid courage. He evidently knew that to win he had to tire Johnson, and that he couldn't tire him unless he, himself, could take the punishment in the early rounds.
 Johnson unpreparedness was ap- parent to the most casual observer. He was fat. His flesh hung over his belt, and therein was the indication of his physical condition which gave the friends of the white man hope
 Tn the fifteenth round, Johnson was
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-21

That is the natural line of CONVEX
sation, of course, but the challenger
is certainly big man and will not be
overshadowed physically. He knows
less about the fight game than the
champion, however, which isn't
much. When the two get together
it should be a slam-bang smuggling
match, unless a stalling affair de-
velops.
Certainly there will be no dazzling
cleverness.
Charley White is much disguised,
he says, because Freddie Welsh has
stalled through negotiations for a
lightweight championship battle.
There was grave suspicion, however,
when Denver promoter was here
that Charley's manager was also do
ing some maneuvering. and the Den
yer representative didn't hesitate to
say he was disguised with both sides.
Charley is getting his share of the
coin and Welsh is getting his, and so
long as the public continues to kick
in, neither will wall very loudly-sin-
cerely - if a championship match
doesn't come off.
Fight promoters in Baltimore are
trying to have fights of 20 rounds
legalized there. Johnny Kilbane,
feather champ, has accepted the
challenge of George CLANCY for a
fight of that distance, but Baltimore
at present recognizes only the ten
round game.
CLANCY is rougher and is capa-
BILE of giving Kilbane a better fight
than any other feather. He will carry
large backing if the fight is pulled off.
For violating the New York boxing
law Ad Wolgast has been suspended
for six months by the Empire State
boxing commission.
University of Iowa has signed
Howard Jones, former Yale player
and coach, to direct the HaWkeye
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-21

six rounds at Philadelphia. Richie
carried 145 pounds easily and was
fast on his feet. McAndrews was
foored once.
Jack Dillon continues to bat 'em
down. He stopped Al Norton, the
California heavy, in the fourth round
at Memphis. Norton was floored
three times in the first round.
Benny Palmer will substitute for
Joe Mandot at Milwaukee tonight,
meeting Richie Mitchell Palmer
recently outpointed Freddy Welsh at
Memphis, his home town. The
southerner has had little time to
train for the bout and did not reach
Milwaukee until this morning.
Basketball Scores
Englewood M. E. Is, Christians II.
WeIlecos Sc, Norios 2.
Bethlehem II, Fort Wayne 13.
Evanston Acad. %, st. Marks 10.
Comets "a, Sacramento IS.
The call to arms in Europe has
been answered by athletes in every
branch of sport. Some famous ath-
letes have been killed in battle and
others have won recognition for
bravery.
The most prominent to lose their
lives we're Anthony Wilding, who was
a member of the Australian tennis
team which won the Davis cham
pionship cup, and John Prentiss Poe,
of the Poe family of Princeton foot
ball stars. Poe was a member of an
English regiment and just before his
death had been offered commission.
He refused it, saying he preferred to
fight as private.
Georges Carpenter, champion
heavyweight fighter of France, has
been awarded military cross for
daring work in the aviation corps.
Carpenter had several aeroplanes
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Changes Approved.

Changes Approved.
The following changes were approx.
ed
Appointments-Miss Mildred Phoe-
bus, substitute teacher of German
French, Spanish, English and history
in the white high schools.
Miss r. L. Ayler, substitute teacher
of French. English, history and Ger
man in the white high schools.
Miss F. C. Wallace, teacher of the
first grade, Madison School.
Miss A. l. Crew. teacher of the sec
ond grade, Fillmore School,
Miss H. D. Wise. now on leave of alb
sence, teacher at Wilson Normal
School, temporarily.
designations accepted-F. D. Morton
teacher Armstrong Night School,
Miss S. C. Golfer, teacher Armstrong
Night School.
Miss L. P. Beck, teacher of third
grade. Buchanan School.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

ance over the top Of the mountain in
front Of the palace. In this cloud the
emperor saw d beautiful angel dancing
to the strains Of his music. The angel,
by turning the sleeves Of her robe five
times. caused the name "tgosechi' to ap-
pear. And SO the dance came into his
tory.
In ancient times the dancing party was
made up of two daughters OF governors
and three daughters of court mobiles.
From the very first it has been insisted
that they must be young. beautiful and
unmarried. Tonight's dancers were at
tired in kimonos Of gay colors, wore par
ticularly ornate hairpins and carried
court fans
When the musical was concluded a
chamberlain proceeded to the imperial
dais and presented a silver. flower to the
emperor, according to the ancient ira
ditional formalities of the court. The
design was the cherry blossom. Similar
flowers were then presented to the crown
prince, the princes and princesses OF the
blood, foreign envoys and representatives,
dignitaries and ali participants as SOU
venirs of the happy event.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Charge Customers-Note
Payment Any Purchase Made and After Today win Not Be
Due Until January L. 1916 :.

Notions
At Special Prices.
.. 400 Count Dressmakers' Pins. I.
, 4 papers for. w
, Silk Frilled Elastic, all col 10.
ors: a length. ................. ~
German Silver Thimbles; all K
; sizes; for. ~
sink Grossr.in Betting; all fle
Shoe Trees with steel rods, X
, Bone Rings. ALI sizes.
From SC to 12c d Dozen
Satin Emeriea; all <.
Steel Scissors with gilt ham TO-
dies. pair. .................. nv
Notion Dept-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Five Beautiful Maidens, Peer
esses of Realm, Portray
Ancient Figures.
SEVERAL THOUSAND ARE
GATHERED ABOUT BOARD
Gorgeous Raiment and Decorations
Shown at Function in Celebration
of Grand Harvest Festival.

KIOTO, November 16.-Five beautiful
japanese maidens. peeresses or the
realm, wearing rich and brilliant XII
monos, danced tonight an ancient dance
of old Japan at great state feast helo
to celebrate the coronation OF Emperor
Yoshihito. The emperor himself was
there and several thousand people were
gathered about the banquet board as
his personal guests. Prominent among
the foreign guests, who included the
members of the diplomatic corps was
George W. Guthrie, the American am
bassador, and Mrs. Guthrie.
The pretty peeresses and their dance
formed but one of several features cal
culated to impress this historic feast
upon the memories of the guests, espe-
cially the foreign guests. Their dance
is known as the "gosechi other
dances were the ''kume" and "fuzoku,
ancient musical themes played in the
court from the earliest ages on fe-
licitous occasions.
Tonight's feast, which was also in
celebration of the grand harvest festi-
val held two days ago, was given IN
the Burakuden hall, situated on the
ground of the MILO Palace. The par
Elephants included high officers, civil
and military; peers, members OF tne
diet other dignitaries, as well as the
members of the diplomatic corps and
their wives, in full evening dress, the
officers of the army and navy appear
ing in uniform. The guests were ush-
cred to the hall through the five gates
leading thereto
the court banquets, occupies special
iuclosure of the MILO, or detached PAL
ace.
Ancient Japan Suggested.
Everything suggested ancient Japan.
Behind the throne hung a curtain OF
ancient tapestry with a landscape
painting: a gold-leafed paper screen
inscribed with the characters of folk
lore song from the Yuki district stood
in the northeastern corner of the hall;
another with song of the Suki dis
trict decorated the northwestern cor
ner and curtains of rich figured cloth
were suspended on the walls at inter-
walls.
When the guests were placed the em-
peror, previously announced by the mas
ter of ceremonies, entered the hail ac-
cofnpanied by his retinue. His appear
ance was the signal for an outburst
of applause and great chorus OF
"banzais." The sacred sword and Jewel,
emblems of sovereignty, were placed
ON a table beside the imperial dais,
while the members of the imperial
family ranged themselves in rows TO
the right and left OF the throne
Hundreds of walters, wearing an es-
pecially designed uniform Of long fu1i
dress coats, knee breeches of scarlet
velvet, white silk stockings and WOOL
en- slippers fitted back and forth. giy-
ing the last Touch TO the porcelain,
which had been especially imported
from the, United States and France
Gorgeous kimonos, representing the
most exquisite embroidery art worn
by Japanese women throughout the
halls, were splashes of color which
blended with the rich background of
tapestry. while the brilliant center
scene where the imperial family was
seated under the blaze of light formed
a picture OF fantastic beauty.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Miss A. C, Rathvon, teacher OF sec
ond grade, Fillmore School.
Promotions-Miss r. NJ. Linkins,
from second grade to third grade,
Wheatley School.
grade to second grade, and transfer
from Madison School to Wheatley
School.
Transfers-Miss Amelia Rakeman,
teacher Of second grade. from Pet
worth School to Dennison School.
Miss M. G. Mason, teacher of third
grade, from Wheatley School to Buch-
anan School.
Close second grade Petworth School.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Boundary Commission Sought.

A joint request by the states of
Arkansas and Mississippi has been
made to the Supreme Court of the
United States for an order for the ap-
pointment of three commissioners to
take testimony in the suit of Arkansas
against Mississippi over the correct
boundary line at Horseshoe Island in
the Mississippi river.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
SUFFRAGE REQUEST
ST|RS UP DEBATE
School Principals Will Not Be
Allowed to Distribute Con-
vention Programs.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DECIDES THE QUESTION
Awards of Gait Prizes at Business
High School Are Announced
at Meeting.

For few minutes yesterday after
noon the board of education, at its
meeting in the Franklin School, held
a spirited discussion. The cause -
whether or not Mrs. Edith c. Paul,
school teacher identified with the Con-
gressional Union for Woman Suffrage,
should be allowed to have programs Of
a convention of that body here in De-
cember distributed to teachers of the
white schools.
When the request was read from Mrs.
Paul, asking for permission to dtstrib-
ute the programs and for a list OF
principals of the white schools, Mrs
Susie Root Rhodes made motion that
the request be granted, saying she
made the motion in order that the re-
quest might be brought before the
board. Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern
seconded the motion.
Henry P. Blair. president of the
board, and Ernest H. Daniel. vice presi-
dent, opposed granting permission. say
ing that if the program for one con-
vention were allowed to be distributed
all would have an equal right to have
theirs distributed.
Raises Color Question.
At this point DIR. Creed w Childs,
one of the colored members. also en-
tered an objection, saying that, as
made. the request drew a color line.
The colored teachers are just as in
terested in suffrage as the white ones,"
he said. Il am for suffrage, but
think If one class of women get the
vote all classes should get it. / am
opposed to drawing a color line in vot
ing, and If list is furnished I hope 1t
will be of all principals and that no
distinctions will be made in it to show
which are white and which are colored
schools
William T. Galliher voiced his opin-
Evening star., 1915-11-16

ion. saying: 'I don't think the board
ought to bring up the color line
The boards final decision was that
the suffragists be informed that a
printed list of principals was in exist
ence, available for any one. but that
school principals not be allowed to dis
tribute programs to their teachers.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
CALLS AMERICAN MINISTER.
London City Temple Invites Rev
Black to Its Pastorate.

LONDON, November 16.-By unani-
nous vote at a meeting in the City
Temple last night it was decided to in
vite the Rev. Hugh Black. professor OF
practical theology in the Union Theo-
logical Seminary, New York. to accept
the pastorate.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

The vacancy in the City Temple was
caused by the resignation of the pastor,
the Rev. Reginald ]. Campbell, last Sep
tember. The Rev. Mr.. Campbelrs step
was taken in order that he might re-
turn to the Church Of England after
an interval Of twenty years spent in
the nonconformist ministry.
DR.. Black was born in Rothesay, Scot
land, in 1858, and ordained in 1891. He
came to the United States in 1905, and
since then has held the chair Of practi-
cal theology in Union Theological Semi
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Safety First BIotters.

A request presented by S. B. Stearns
on behalf of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company and the Capital
Traction Railway Company. that blot
ters bearing safety first" rules be dis
tributed to school children by the COM
panies. was granted. 1t was made
plain that the blotters were of a nom
advertising character, the only idea
being to give the children each month
a new set of safety rules appropriately
illustrated on blotter.
A request by Mrs. Cora w. Wilkinson
to be allowed to open a social center
known as the Paradise of Childhood"
at the Birney School, was referred to
the committee on sites, buildings and
grounds.
Awards of Gait prizes at the Business
High School were announced as follows:
Commercial geography-First prize,
$40, Miss Leola Beckwith, on Flax"
second prize of $40, Miss Louise Epply,
on The Potato Industry"
Commercial history and sociology
First prize of $40, Arthur Knabe Fox
on Fairgrounds" second prize of $50,
Miss Rose Wolf on "Assyrian History"
Flags on colored schools were ordered
half-mast in respect to the memory of
Booker 7. Washington, deceased COL
ored educator.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

To Address New York Chamber.
Secretary Redfield is going to New
York ThursdaYto speak at the annual
meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
there in the Hotel Astor.
The Washington times., 1915-08-26

The White Goods include: French
Wolfe. Rice Cloth. Seed Cloth. Rep.
Ratine. Pique. Poplin. India Linon.
Ratiste. Cannon Cloth. Plisse Crepe.
Embroidered Dot Crepe, Gahardine,
Longcloth. and Nainsook; in widths
from q to 70 inches.
The Washington times., 1915-08-26
ROW OVER RAILWAY
TO INTERIOR BUILDING
President Wilson May Have to
Decide Controversy With N.
Y. Contractor.

President Wilson himself may have
TO decide the controversy over the re-
quest of John Fl. Parker, of New York.
who has the contract for the new In
terior Department building. to lay
railroad tracks to the region Of the
building which is to be erected In the
block bounded by Seventeenth and
Eichteenth and Il and F. streets north
west.
Some days ago. General Kingman,
chief of engineers, turned down the
request, holding that the law borbade
hi INTO grant use Of any part Of Poto-
mac Park. across which the line would
run, except for strictly park pur-
poses.
Now. the contractor has appealed to
Acting Secretary OF War Breckenridge.
Secretary McAdoo has interfered in
behalf Of the contractor. The Treasury
Department has charge of construction
OF the building and is trying to make
a record. Hence. although other bid
ders did not bid on the expectation Of
railroad. the Treasury wants the rail-
road line, regardless Of the rights OF
the public in the park
The matter may be carried to the
President for a decision.
The Washington times., 1915-08-26
RETAIL MERCHANTS
READY FOR OUTING
itinerary Of Boosters Trip Sent
to Members of Association
by President. ..

r. ?. Andrews. president Of the Retail
Merchants Association. as chairman of
the boosters committee" TODAY sent
members Of the association a large pos
ter, setting forth the itinerary and
other facts concerning the automobile
trade boosting trip to be made threussS,
Maryland. Virginia. and West Virginia
on September 13 and IA.
The trip will not be confined to men,
bers. but is open to all business men Of
Washington woh are willing to sub
scribe SO to cover expenses. Secretary
Charles J. Columbus has already re-
ceived promises of fifteen automobiles.
and Is confident that there will be
ample transportation facilities for all.
Thirty4 or more towns will be visited.
MIDDAY dinner Will be taken 1t Fred
erick on the first day. and a street pa
rade will be held. Arrangements for
spending the night at Hagerstown have
already been made. and several striking
stunts" are planned.
The Washington times., 1915-08-26
VICTORIOUS METAL =.
TRADES MEN LEAVE
Union Official Highly Pleased by
Promises From Government
and Corporations.

In high glee at obtaining from both
the Government and a number OF the
country's biggest corporate employers
concessions they have been working for
years. officers Of organizations affili-
ated with the metal trades, including
hundreds Of thousands OF union men.
left Washington this morning follow
Ing a two-day conference here.
The two biggest steps reported ns q
result of the conference we're these:
Promises obtained from Franklin -.
Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy. In charge Of navy yards. that q
number of conditions long protested
against would be remedied.
Tentative ARRANGEMENTS with the
turing concerns. now engaged In
handling gigantic war orders. for con-
ferencee at which the labor men hope
to obtain the eight-hour day. better
pay. and better working conditions.
Conference Satisfactory.
The conference with the assistant
secretary OF the navy took place yes
terday afternoon. and announcement
was made today that the results were
entirely satisfactory. The immediate
purpose OF the talk with Mr.. Rcose-
welt was the situation at the Porss-
mouth navy yard.
There. 1t Is claimed by the union men.
an industrial manager has been I'm
stalled who introduced system Of pay
which operated prac-
tically as a bonus system, which or
ganiZed labor had succeeded in having
eradicated from tho navy yards.
The Washington times., 1915-08-26
Collegians Are No Good
As Workers on Farms

BLACKWELL. Okla. Aug, 2s.-Col-
lese boys make the poorest farm hands,
say the farmers Of this section, who
have had ALL kinds during the recent
harvest. Every season hundreds OF the
students from eastern states hear OF
the call for hands in Oklahoma and
other Western wheat fields. and come
west with the idea Of earning enough
to pay their way through school the
following season.
A small percentage Of the students
who come West. however, last through
the entire harvest, and II they do last
through one. they seek other employ
ment the following year.
The reason for this. the farmers say.
Is that the Eastern college man as a
rule knows nothing about the farm and
farm work. Neither do the mechanics.
miners and other trades. who also en-
list in the army OF harvesters every
year.