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The Washington times., 1915-02-08
NINE. ALA NAZIMOVA,

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Military deco
rations and medals of honor for so.
called bravery in committing wholesale
Nazimova. the emotional Russian act
them.
Brides,'' now playing in a Broadway
theater, has attracted widespread COM
ment. asserted that women should
show their opposition and disgust for
warfare by snubbing military geniuses.
who. she said. do their work Of slaush-
ter so we'll that life-destroying gov
ernments hang upon them the "bloody
decorations" Of military genius.
Il refuse to shake hands. l refuse
to show hypocritical courtesy to a man
wearing the Iron Cross, gold braid
stripes Of promotion and other badges
of military genius said Nine. Nazi-
nova with Slavis intensity. in dis
cussing the horrors Of war. as she said
women today regarded them.
Regarding her shapely hands thought
fully, Nine. Nazimova asserted with
considerable warmth Of feeling: 1--WE
shrink from q man who has committed
InurOeT-lnc IlidH "Ho "edi S-"hdC w
you call them?-ah. yes. prison stripes
Then how can conscientious woman
one who frowns on murder, shake
hands with and smile upon man who
has directed the murder Of thousands
and been lauded and placed on the
honor roll of governments whom he has
so served
''Ah, these men are wretches." ex-
claimed the little woman. her voice
trembling with indignation. Heroes,
indeed" she said. They are not heroes
Of brave deed. They are towards OF
the worst type. They do not believe In
war themselves. but they march off to
their convictions. They fear they may
be criticised If they do not go forth to
spill blood.
Women" commented Nazimova. "are
more courageous than men. They are
not afraid to weep. They are not paid
to show their feelings and their opposi.
ton to the h.,,,t things that conflict with
Remarking that she had a brother in
the Russian army and cousin serving
with the Austrian troops. Nazimova
other off,"
"Instead Of US women making army
and heroes" said Nazimova. I'VE should
make them feel the weight Of our con
tempt for this terrible crime Of blood.
shed and most horrible suffering. And
we women SHOULD also say to these men
marching off to kill. Go and fight II
you will. but do not come back to US
your hands stained with blood
Nazimova went on. ''If they did they
would rise up-a most powerful army
and put stop to this wholesale muir
der"
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
RESERVE ARMY MEN
INVITED TO DINNER
Congressman Gardner Plans
First Unofficial Mobilization
of Force at Function.

At least half Of the sixteen men COM
posing the reserve army Of the United
States today received letters from Con-
gressman A. P. Gardner OF Massachu-
setts requesting them to indicate when
they can be his guests at a dinner
which will mark the first unofficial mo-
bilization Of the force.
The others, who live at greater dis
tances from Washington than those who
reside in New York and neighboring
cities. will receive their invitations as
quickly as the mails can deliver them.
Congressman Gardner has asked the
members Of the Army whether date
late In March or early In April will suit
their convenience. but as the sixteen
are scattered at present from San
Francisco to Porto Rico, the Massac chu-
setts member expects to encounter some
difficulty In getting them together.
Mr.. Gardner's letter to each Of the
sixteen men reads, in part:
"If your engagements are such as to
make It impossible for you to be in
Washington. / would appreciate 1t II
you would send me a short sketch Of
yourself and your service in the army.
together with a photograph.
II hope. however. that you will be
able to be present. and that the dinner
may he made an informal little reunion
of the reserve army
The letters were sent to William j.
Williams and Joseph sturm. OF San
Francisco; Hugo L. Anderson, West
Philadelphia: Leonard Neal. Indian
apolis: Morris Klaif. Antonio Schettino.
Morris Borkin. Issa Sohn. and William
Schweigert. BROOKLYN: Claud c. Card,
Paupac. Pa: John Caramal John o.
Kylen. William Borisken. Charles Neu-
kert. and Thomas Kelly. New York
city: Victor Vegas Porto Rico.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Uncle Sam Wants
Filet Lace Maker
Successful Applicants Will Be
Called Upon to Instruct
Indian MaidenS.

Uncle Sam is looking for a filct lace
maker for employment at the Soboba
Indian school. in California, at q salary
Of $500 a year.
Applicants for the position will be
rated bv the Civil Service Commission
March 9, when they must appear and
submit samples Of filet and other laces
The successful applicant will be called
upon to teach the Indian maidens lace
making.
TWO instrument makers are needed at
the Naval Observatory on Georgetown
Heights. and a competitive civil service
examinat ton will be held to fill these
two positions at salaries OF $3.4 a day
The successful applicants will have to
make repairs to seXtants, surveying in
struments and other delicate mechan-
isms. The examination is scheduled
for March 16.
March II and ls examinations will BE-
held for expert mechanism in the Bu-
reau of Mines at salary of from 81, 400
to $500 a year, for assistant in city
marketing Investigations in the office
of markets and rural organization Of
the Department OF Agriculture. at
from 1,4oo to 81 800 a year. and for
good drug inspector in the Bureau Of
Chemistry, at from 81 400 to 5000 a
year.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Fifteen Hundred Persons
Hear Sunday "Hit Trail"

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. s. Three
times yesterday Billy Sunday caned on
the unregenerate to hit the trail and
three times the convert responded-274
at the morning service. soa at the after
noon service. and 633 at the night serv-
ice, a total of l,5lO for the day.
you're not men enough to be Chris
tians. | hurl it in your teeth" shouted
the evangelist at night. mo man can
be a man unless be is a Christian. II
you want to be a man. be a Christian:
* you want to be less than a man. go
to hell then. II you want to be man
go to heaven. No man can be saved
unless he Is a man. No man can be a
Christian until he is man, and no
man is a man unless he Is a Christian"
Although Mr.. sundays voice Is In had
condition he has abandoned the plan for
a minor throat operation.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Large Audience Follows
Newman in TraVeltalk

Through many Of the most hallowed
sections OF the world, the largest audi
ence Of the series followed the Newman
traveltalk at the Columbia Theater last
evening.
From the birthplace OF Christ to Mt.
Calvary and through places equally as
sacred to the Mahommedans to Mecca.
Mr.. Newman carried his hearers. In
the allotted time 1t was not possible to
show all the spots famed in history, so
principal attention was centered on
Jerusalem, Bethlehem. Mecca, and IT,
berius.
hTe high-colored pictures were ee-
pec!ally attractive. while each Of the
moving pictures were well received, es-
pecially the ones showing street scenes.
The lecture will be repeated this after
noon.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Uncle Sans Revenues
Behind Disbursements

Government revenues for the first
seven months OF the present fiscal year.
ended aJnuary 81. are running s7o.s5S .27o
behind the disbursements for the same
period. For the same period last year
the excess Of disbursements over re-
ceipts was 81 .Ss7 600.
January revenue receipts fell SS.ll6. .427
below the disbursements for the month
Though receipts are generally low at
this time Of year, neither customs nor
internal revenue brought In the ex-
pected returns.
Internal revenue receipts. with the
war tax included. were more than
81, ,O00. 900 greater than tho receipts Of a
year ago. Customs receipts showed a
big drop.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Praeger May Bar
!: Avenue office
Postmaster to Announce His De-
cision on Merchants Petition
Early This Week.

Postmaster Praeger will announce
carly this week his decision on the petit
ton Of merchants along Pennsylvania
avenue and In the vicinity of the old
city postoffice for the establishment of
a branch postoffice In the quarters in
the Postoffice Department building for
inerly occupied by the main postoffice.
Press of other business. the Postmas-
ter explained. has prevented an earlier
reply. as he wished to give full consid-
tho petitioners.
Unless these should bring a sudden
change of mind. the chances for an
Avenue station are apparently slim, 80
the Postmaster declared at the hearing
given the merchants that he did not
believe that he could establish such 4
station at this time.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
S. F. Prouty to Address
Mid City Citizens Tonight

Congressman s. r. Prouty OF Iowa. a
member of the House District Commit
tee. and whose bill taxing intangible
property in Washington has been freely
discussed by citizens associations. will
address the Mid-City Citizens Associa-
tion tonight at 1909 Seventh street
northwest. Important matters affecting
the mid-city district will come up for
disposition. A. J. Driscoll will preside.
Swift & Co.'S sales Of beef in Washing
ton, D. c.. for the week ending Saturday.
Feb. s. averaged as follows Domestic
beef. 11.O3 cents per pOund.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
knights of Momus
Plan Novel Affair
Knockers to Hold Annual Ban
quet at the Raleigh on
February Is.

Novel entertainment is planned for
the annual banquet Of the knights OF
Momus (Knockers) at the Raleigh.
February Is.
The committees in charge completed
arrangements yesterday at Elks' Hall.
Officers Of the Knockers are Ell
ward Burkholder. president: Daniel
v. Chisholm, vice president: Thomas
G. Parsons. secretary; Marsh A. Bo-
denhamer. treasurer; John S. Huston,
financial secretary. and r.. A. Julian.
sergeant alarms.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
"FOOls' Carnival" to Be
Staged Here Tonight

Washington Germans and German
Americans will revel tonight in their
annual entertainment. known as the
Fools Carnival" at the Washington
Saengerbund Hall. The carnival will
start at 8:1l o'clock and end at l1:11.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Miss Richards Discusses
German "Paper Blockade

The situation resulting from the Ger
man paper blockade of Great Britain
was discussed by Miss Janet Richards
today at Woodward & Lothrop's The
Commission on Industrial Relations
also was discussed
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
To Hold Sewing Bee"
Friday for Belgians

Mrs John A. Logan. president OF the
District Belgian Relief Committee. has
announced that there will be a Sewing
bee Friday afternoon at her home
1888 Thirteenth street. similar to tho
one of last Friday, when a large num-
Der OF garments for the Belgian suf-
fercrs were contributed
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
Schiff Aids PariSians.

PARIS. Feb. S.-The prefect OF police
has received from Mortimer l.. Schirf.
O fNew York. 5000 for the benefit of
women and children who are in need
because Of the departure OF their hus-
bands and fathers to the front.
The Washington times., 1915-02-08
LOCAL MENTION.

Fresh Killed Poultry. The Markets
Best. Schamel. 1894 Arcade Market
Day Mount Collapsible Parcel Post
Box demonstration. Temple Drug Store.
9Th and F N. w.
McCord's Cafeteria, 9l9 F.
Popular prices. Lunch with us today.
keystone Daily-Virgnia, 60S 9th st.
Phone Main $3.50
And put your Want Ad in The Evening
Times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
CONFIRM FOUR FOR TRADE COMMISSION Name of Rublee Held Up by Vigorous Republican
 Opposition

Washington, March 2.--1n executive session late tonight. the Senate con- firmed the nominations of four of the five members of the federal trade com omission. withholding confirmation iron George Rublee. progressive. of New Hampshire.
 Republicans vigorously opposed Mir Rublee, and debate on his name con- tinued after the others had been ap- proved. Indications were that the ex- ecutive session might last until morn ing.
 The four whose nominations were confirmed are: Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin, Edward N Hurley of Hi. nois, w. J. Harris of Georgia. demo- crats, and w. H. Parry of Seattle. pro- gressive republican,
 The republicans began their fight by insisting that only the three demo- crats should be confirmed. centending that the President in not naming a regular republican had failed to con- form to the law requiring minority representation on the commission. Lat ter opposition to MT. Parry practically was withdrawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03

crowd. The walters begin to collect all the little glasses and for a short time the conversation lags while coffee and milk and lemonade make their appear ance, but in few moments the chatter of voices is an animated aa ever.
 One of the many difficult tasks facing England when the war is over is what to do for the soldier whose health has been broken in the war. and who is un- able to return to his former employ ment. Some idea of the magnitude of this problem may be obtained from the fact that experts at the present moment es- innate that even if the war lasts only an other year the number of disabled sol diers will be over 250,000.
 Among the many suggestions made none seems more feasible than that the gov ernment should assist these in taking up poultry farming, which has every pros pect of success in a country that every year imports between 10 and GO eggs for every man, woman and child In the coun- country. A statistician has figured out that 1t will take sufficient eggs to weigh down six armored cruisers of 2000O tons each to make up the less of eggs previous ly imported from the war area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
SOUTHERN BILLIARD
 CHAMPION WINS

Philadelphia, March 2.-E. l.. AIilburn of Memphis today defeated Charles Heddon sDowagiac. Mich, 400 to 345, in the second match of the national amateur class A 1S.2 balk line billiard championship tourn- ament Milburn made high runs of 56 and 53 and his average was 36-53 Heddon' g high runs were 47 and A, and his average 39-51
 The game was closely contested, the lead changing nine times. Frequent resorts to safety play prevented either player from making high average.
 Milburn starred at single rail bank shots while Heddon gave remarkable exhbi- ton of masse shooting. The southern champion opened with a miss. while He'd don scored only single tally.
 Milburn took the lead with a run oi six iii the third inning, only to lose il when Heddon made a run of 27 in the fifth It was nip and tuck up to the thirty ninth, when Milburn went ahead with a run of 32 Safety play caused the west erner to lose his stroke and he only sue ceedef in accommodating IS points in the next 12 innings. Milburn ended the game in the ffty-secoEd with an unfinished IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
RUSSIAN COUNTER
 ATTACKS REFUSED
Austrians Maintain Positions in Fierce Battle, Say Official Austrian
 Reports

Vienna, March 2-(Via London Il :25 D. m.)-The following official statement was issued by the war office tonight:
 'In the western sector of the Carpath- ians several Russian counter attacks have beee2 repulsed. We have maintained the positions which we had previously gained--
 South of Dniester the fighting contin- ued yesterday, the attacks of the enemy being repulsed. We still hold our ground against attacks which are often made by forces numerically superior to ours.
 Tn Poland and western Galica there have been only artillery engagements Calm prevails in Bukowina, where the sit uation is unchanged."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
ANNUAL ELECTION
 IS HELD BY ELKS
John s. Leedy Re- Elected Exalted Ruler Without Opposition-Attend-
 ance Largest in Several Years

A spirited election was held last night by Birmingham lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks at which officers were elected for the ensuing year. Interest in the cleo tion was attested by the fact that the attendance was the largest in number of years.
 John S. Leedy was reelected exalted ruler without opposition; Joe Saks had no opposition for the office of esteemed leading knight. H. E. Shropshire, Jr., was reelected secretary, Frank Arrico, treasurer; A. H. Moore, esteemed loyal knight; John P. Abbott, esteemed lec- turing knight; Jack Greener. tiler: trustee for three years. John w. Per- kins; representative to grand lodge, John s. Leedy; alternate, c. D. Megle- mary. At the close of the meeting a Dutch lunch was served by Custodian Ed OHagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Sohonhores were eliminated from a chance at the pennant when they were humbled by the Freshmen in an excit- ing and close game by the score of B to Is in the regular Junior league class i'll the Central High School gymnasium. The other game, although of little importance, was an easy victory for the advancing Paul Hayne boys over the cellar cham pions" Seniors. The final score was 2l to 1.
 The Sophomores and the Freshmen were battling to determine which would be the one to play the invincible Juniors for the first honors The Sophs opened with a great rush and kept it up for the entire first half, which ended in their favor, s to 6. The Freshies came back strong in the latter half. in fact so strong ahat they easily romped away to victory. The sophs presented their strongest lineup of the season and were looked upon to be the victors over the Freshmen. Tables were turned on them. aAd now they win have to be contented with the third position.
 The playing of Barks, Levy and Mont gon1ery Is the undisputed cause for the es- sential victory of the Freshmen. They Vut up a cl04H una 8te6uyc 8aul6 IHIou6t- put. The 6ophs' forwards were held down to one field :eoal> due to efficient guard Ing. For the losing team Lassiter and Agee put up q brilliant game some times. If they had kept up this pace they would moist likely have been the winner. The summafy follows:
 6ophs-Eox ana Cooley. forwarde; Las slter. center; Agee and Odom, guards. Freshmen-B Bark6 and Levy. forwards; Bellars. center; Chamblee and MontBcn,r ury, forWards. Field goals: Cooley 1, Lassiter 2. Agee 3. earks 3. Levy g. SeIIaFs 2. Chamblee 1. Foul goals. Barks 2. Levy 1, Lassiter |. Agee 1. Odom {. Paul Hayne--Davis and Hayes. for Wards; sherod. center; Barrett and Bur ney. guards.
 seniors-E -Elhbert and Badham, forwards; Howle. center; Caldwell and Randmal Euards
 Field goals: Davis 2 Hayes 5. oherod Badham l. Randnan l.
 Foul goals: sherod 1. Referee. Cour- aux and McPhaiL Scorer. Jone6.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
DIR. EGGLESTON TO SPEAK TONIGHT ON
 GODS CALL TO MANI

pr. R. B. Hggleston spoke to another large and appreciative audience last night at the Second Presbyterian church at the corner of Tenth avenue and Twelfth street. south. where he is conducting a series of meetings. His text last night was from Colossians 8-19, and those who heard him were deeply stirred by his words on tho ways of life.
 pr. Esgleston will speak again at noon today and at 7:45 this evening, at which time his subject will be, Gods Call to Man" It Is pointed out that his sermone appeal to all members ot the family and the general public is cor- dially invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03

The will of Ralph Hill Thomas. banker, who died December q last. was filed in Mineola, l.. l., and, unofficially, the estate is valued at s2.O00.000. Mrs. Helen Kelly Thomas, who was the first wife of Frank J. Gould and the widow of MT. Thomas, will receive the bulk of the estate. The property at Sands Point, l.. l., goes to her A large farm at Simsbury, Conn.,, was left to Joseph T. Thomas. brother A few personal effects were bequeathed to the mother. Mrs. Annie Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
Woman Begs For Burglar
the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Lancaster, Pa.--A1aurice J. Brinton, . prominent Christiana merchant diseev- cred three robbers in his house recently Switching on an electric light, he con- fronted one of them and covered his head with revolver. His wife. who was i'll, pleaded with him not to kill. and the intruders, feeling safe from harm, fled, taking along a lot of silverware.
 Brinton followed them to his yard and fired several ullets after them.
 The same night the residence of Mrs Mary J. Rakestraw was robbed of silver ware and the homes of Miss Hattie Phil lips and James Bernard were visited. but little booty was gotten. At Miss Phillips the burglars partoolS of luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. John Williamson

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. John Williamson, aged So years, who died Monday afternoon at the family resi- dence in Ivanhoe. will be conducted this morning at 10:a0 o'clock. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. J. w. Johnson will officiate. The de- ceased is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. s. M. Bornell, Miss Stella Williamson and Miss Adah Williamson, and one son, Vincent S. williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
CONTENTS OF U. s. NOTE AND GERMAN
 REPLY GIVEN OUT
tcontlnued from Page One,

ther agrees with the suggestion 10 at- tach government mark to any mines which may be laid. On the other hand it appears to Germany not to be prac- ticable for the belligerent powers fully to renounce the employment of anchored mines tor offensive purposes.
 2. German submarines would em- ploy force against mercantile vessels of whatsoever flag only insofar as 1t Is required for the purpose of carrying out the right to hold up and search. If the hostile nationality of ship or the pres enco of contraband were proved, the sub marines would proceed according to the general international rules.
 3. As the American note provides for the above mentioned restriction in the employment of submarines, it follows that enemy mercantile vessels should abstain from the use of neutral flags and other neutral signs In this connection it is obvious that hostile mercantile vessels should not be armed and should refrain from offering violent resistance, since such conduct, which is opposed to inter- national law. renders it impossible for submarines to proceed in accordance with international law.
 Regulate Imports
 A. The regulation of the legitimate im- portation of food supplies to Germany, as suggested by the American government, appears in general to be acceptable. This regulation, of course, would be restricted to importation by sea, but on the other hand. it would also include indirect inn portation via neutral ports.
 Germany would, therefore. would be pi epared to make declarations such as are provided for in the American note. so that the employment or imported food supplies would be guaranteed to be ex- clusively for the peaceful civil population.
 Tn this connection, Germany must en- rfasize that the importation of other raw materials for peaceful economic purposes and including fodder, should be made governments would have to allow free passage to Germany of raw materials mentioned in the free list of the London declaration and to treat in the same man. nef as foodstuifs those materials con- talned in the list of conditional contra band"
 The note concludes:
 The German government hopes that the understanding suggested by the Ameri- can government will, regard being paid to the foregoing remarks, be realized and that thereby peaceful neutral shipping and peaceful neutral commerce will not haze more to suffer than is absolutely necessary from the effects of the naval warfare. cuci eilects, moreover, Wouiu De SUD stantially diminished if. as already point ed out in our note of February IS, means and ways could be found to exclude tne importation of war material from neu- tral to belligerent states on ships of whatsoever flag.
 "The adoption of a definitive attitude of course, must be postponed until the German government, on the basis of fur tner communication from the American government, Is in position to see what obligations the British government, on it's side, is prepared to assume
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
CHARLO LOTTSVILLE
 LANDS PLAYER

Cincinnati. March 2-The national base ball commis4ion today ruled that the Charlotte club of the North Carolina league is entitled to the services of James McGrcry for tho coming season and that his contract with the Cincinnati National league is voio. Mcorory admitted that he eiened . contract with Charlotte nine days prior to nlGning one with Cincin- uq1(s 4n4 Gplaino4 thnt he was unaware tNAt CH4<le1fo vae . ueenber oe . na-