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Evening star., 1915-02-15
NEGRO NOW REPUDiATES
PHILADELPHIA AFFIDAVIT
Marshall's Latest Statement Is That
His Testimony at Becker
Trial Was True.

NEW YORK, February 16.-James
Marshall, the negro whose testimony
about the Harlem conference" Is said
to have been an important factor In
convicting Charles Becker, former po-
lice lieutenant. of murder at his Sec
ond trial last May. arrived in this city
yesterday from Philadelphia. Within a
few hours he had talked with Martin
T. Manton, Becker's counsel. and later
in the afternoon he made an affidavit
repudiating the one he was alleged to
have signed Saturday In Philadelphia
and this time asserting that his testi-
mony on the stand was the truth.
The story of the affidavit made here
was told by District Attorney Perkins
late last night after he had talked
with Marshall and Assistant District
Attorney Groehl The prosecutor told
OF the conference and of what was con-
tained in the sworn statement. It's
text however. he would not dtvulge, as
he said it might have to be produced
at a hearing later.
IN his alleged affidavit in Philadel-
phia Marshall said he swore falsely
when he testified he saw Becker with
Rose, Schepps and Weber at the IA
nous Harlem conference. when 1t Is al
legged the final instructions were given
that Herman Rosenthal the gambler
had to be murdered.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
HARD TO ALTER PASSPORTS.
The British Safeguard Credentials
Against Tampering by Spies.

correspondence OI the Associated PreSS.
LONDON. February ALI British
passports are now issued in such a
manner that 1t will be impossible for
spies and other alien enemies to alter
them 80 they can be used by other than
the persons to whom issued.
Over all the surface of the passport
where descriptions and signatures are
to be placed fine lines are printed in
red Ink. The application of acid to
this surface makes the red ink run and
instantly shows the passport has been
tampered with. Instead of stamping
the photographs on the new passports
with a seal which does not cut through
a new seal has been devised which per-
forates the pictures and the passports
making 1t extremely difficult to substi-
tute other pictures.
On the new passports wives accom-
panying their husbands also will be
fully described. Heretofore little at
tention has been paid to women travel
ing as the wives of passport holders
but the appearance of woman spies in
various parts of England has aroused
the authorities and they will hereafter
watch the movements of women more
carefully.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
IN PERIL FROM ICE.
Ocean Liner Hemmed in Near Where
Titanic Went Down.

BOSTON. February 15.-Hemmed In
by neld of drift Ice. close to the spo,
whore the Titanic went down, omcer.
of the Bucknell liner Kasenga prepared
last Tuesday to abandon the vessel. and
lowered provisioned lifeboats over the
side, according to stories they told upor
arrival here last night.
Until Wednesday morning the Ka
senga. with a million dollar cargo OF
merchandise from the orient, slowly
made her way through the heavy Ice
which threatened constantly to pene.
trate her steel sides. Toward noon she
succeeded in gaining open water.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
TO ASCERTAIN THE CAUSE
OF RISE IN BREAD PRICE
Inquiry Under Way In New York
Conducted by State Attorney
Generals Aids.

NEW YORK. February 15.-To deter
mine the causes for the increase III
the price of bread is the object OF an
inquiry by the attorney generafs OF
flce beginning here today, at winch
commission men. dealers in flour ano
wheat and wholesale and retail bakers
will be subpoenaed as witnesses.
Alfred L. Becker. deputy attorney
general, who has been conducting an
investigation preliminary to the ref-
eree's inquiry, said that he will sub
poena James Ward Warner. president
Of the New York Produce Exchange
Edward c. Bresniman, its vice presi-
dent and buyer for the Belgian relief
commission, and others interested in
the bread and wheat market.
Western Men Invited to Attend.
Invitations to attend the hearings
Mr.. Becker said. will be sent to Arthur
Cotton and c. W. Partridge of Chica-
go, Charles NJ. Lorind. president Of the
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, and
W. J. McCabe, president of the Duluth
Board of Trade.
"The inquiry Mr.. Becker stated
would first Investigate conditions in
the wholesale and retail baking trade
to determine whether a rise in the price
of bread has been justified by bona
fide increase in the price of -four and
the depletion of the stocks of flour
purchased by the bakers at a lower
price"
Evening star., 1915-02-15
NEW BARGE IN COMMISSION,
P. Dougherty Company's Craft Now
on Maiden Voya1e.

The P. Dougherty Company of Balti-
more has placed in commission its big
new barge Georgia, which recently
was completed at Woodall's shipyard,
at Baltimore. and on her maiden voy-
age, laden with coal for Boston. is on
her way up the coast in tow OF the tug
Albatross.
The Georgia Is the largest wooden
vessel ever built at Baltimore ship
yard. She is $50 feet long. 40 feet
beam and 16 feet nodded depth. and
will carry a cargo of about 1000 TONS
Like most of the barges Of the Dough-
erty fleets. she probably will be visitor
here with cement and other cargoes
from northern ports.
The Dougherty company will shortly
ward for a duplicate of the Georgia.
and also will build three steel barges
at a Delaware shipyard.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
INCREASED PRICE OF RYE
CURTAILS WHISKY MAKING
O1stil1ertes Await Next Crop.
Liquor Prices Affected Four
Years Hence.

CONNELLSvILLE. Pa. February Is
Increase in the price Of rye is held re-
sponsible for curtailment in the manu-
facture Of whisky at many Of the large
distilleries in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Operations at two Of the plants which
are among the largest and best known in
the United States will probably be sus-
pended temporarily next month, two
months ahead Of scheduled time. Another
large plant is now running at reduced
capacity. while a fourth has already been
closed.
A number Of smaller distilleries in Fay
cite county, which did not start the usual
winter run when the price of rye began
to rise. will wait for the harvest Of next
falls crop before resuming.
Distillers claim that should the price
Of whisky be increased as a result Of the
advance in the price of grain the effect
would not be felt for four years hence
when the whisky is taken out of bond
Evening star., 1915-02-15
NINE. BERNHARDT AWAITS
= OPERATION FOR INJURY
Date Postponed Q Wssk-Hsr Son
Dispels Alarming Reports a.
to Her Condition.

PARIS. February Is. 4:l6 am
Arthur Mayer. editor of the Gaulois.
has received a telegram from Maurice
Bernhardt, the son of Sarah Bernhardt,
the famous actress, announcing that
the operation which his mother was to
undergo Saturday had been postponed
at the last moment for a week His
mothers condition. he wires, IL excel
lent
Previous to the receipt Of this tele-
gram there were some alarming re-
ports regarding the operation, one of
which. published in the Petit Journal,
was to the effect that Mime. Bernhardt's
leg had been amputated.
Dates Back Many Months.
The injury to the actress dates back
many months. 1t appears that It was
Incurred in the course of her stage
work while she was kneeling in a
scene in one Of her plays. She then
struck her knee violently on an iron
bolt. and ever since the limb has trou.
bled her In May last the pain wae SO
intense that she was unable to walk,
and she was obliged to cancel her Bel
g1an tour. which she had only about
half completed. Since then ehe has re-
ceived the best care that medical
science could provide, but without af.
fording permanent relief, and latter rly
1t had been decided that she must un.
dergo an operation.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Capt, Kintz to Have New Launch

Capt. Frank Kintz. master Of the
Taylor tug Capt. Toby. is building a
twenty-foot power launch at his home
at No. 1910 c street southwest. and by
the early spring it is expected he will
have the boat ready for service. The
vessel is being so constructed that II
can be taken apart. carried to the
river and connected up again ready fol-
launching and duty.
The little craft is designed for mod
crate speed and will be fitted with g
Gasoline engine that will drive hel
about eight miles an hour. Capt. kint7
will use his new craft on the river ir
the boating season.
The handsome yawl Seabelle. belong
ing to Henry A. Seymour of this city
is in the dock at Benefits boatyard, ir
winter quarters
Evening star., 1915-02-15
change. In Belgium this mechanism
has been completely annihilated.
Industry at standstiH.

Commerce and industry arc thus at
q standsti1l. The only trades people
who do any business are those who sell
foods or clothing All government en-
ployes (railways. post offices. etc) are.
therefore, either necessarily out OF
work or are striking against the Cor
man occupation"
The report notes that some coal
mines. factories and shops are working
on short time.
In connection with the alleviating In
fluences. the report concludes:
''The disaster being national in scale
Is shared by all. The emergency has
summoned every courageous virtue In
to expression. Furthermore. the uni
versatility of the calamity automatically
distributes the burden. There is gen.
eral moratorium for the very poor.
Tenants pay no rent and though the
landlords are thereby impoverished,
the tenants are not evicted. The sale
of distilled liquors has been stopped
and alcoholism has been reduced; d.
amusement and concourse are closed
and every one has to be at home early"
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Would Disarm Panaman Police,

PANAMA. February 15.-As the re-
suit Of the fight which took place here
late Saturday night, in which several
policemen, Panaman and Americans.
were killed. and many persons were
wounded. Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Ed
wards, commander Of tho Canal Zone
forces. has sent long report to Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood. which has the in
dorsement Of Col. George W. Goethals.
in which he recommends the disarming
Of the Panaman police and the policing
Of Panama and Colon with zone police
Evening star., 1915-02-15
GHENT TREATY CENTENARY
OBSERVED BY CHURCHES
Buffalo Celebrates and Prays That
World Peace Soon
VIII Come.

BUFFALO. N. Y. February 15.-Serv-
ices commemorative of 100 years Of
peace, following the ratification Of the
treaty of Ghent, were held in all the
churches of this city yesterday Mingled
with prayers and hymns Of Thanksgiving
was a deep note of supplication for peace
in the old world. and the hope was ex-
pressed in many of the sermons that the
United States ultimately would become
the peacemaker among the warning ma
tions.
This sentiment found a response from
the other side of the international border
in the sermon of the Rev. r. F. Renison.
D. D., of Hamilton. Ont, who occupied
the pulpit at special services In St Pauls
Episcopal Church.
Never" he said, has there been such
an opportunity for America to win the
moral leadership of the world II lust
of power. if selfish blindness should make
you take the lesser part. the opportunity
never will return. But II 1t be known
among the nations that this country
stands for freedom. for justice and for
brotherhood of mankind, happy shalt thou
be-"
The pulpits in many OF the churches
were decorated with entwined British and
American flags
Evening star., 1915-02-15

Taken seriously Ill at the close Of
service in Baltimore January 26. Rev.
Henry Kelley Savage. seventy-four
years old, pastor of the Elkrtdge cir
cult of the NJ E. Church. died yester-
day. He was born near Severn, Anne
Arundel county.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
observances In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, February 15.-Gov.
Martin G. Brumbaugh Of Pennsylvania
was a speaker at one of the many serv-
ices held in churches here yesterday COM
memorative OF one hundred years Of
peace between this country and England.
Gov. Brumbaugh declared that the Sc
cret of our peace has been our capacity
for educating all the people to believe in
our national purpose, and said that a
great spiritual awakening is the thing
most needed to prevent any possibility Of
war with any nation in the future.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Thanks for Assistance.

The thanks Of the American people
are due and have been rendered to the
diplomatic representatives of the Euro
pean nations for the way in which they
facilitated the Christmas ship move
ment. Thanks also are due and have
been paid to President Wilson and Sec
retary Daniels for the assignment of
the Jason to this duty. and to Secre-
tary Garrison as well as Secretary
Daniels for their action in authorizing
soldiers and sailors to aid in sorting
the gifts before the Jason departed. To
Miss Boardman of the Red Cross also
thanks have been extended for the aid
given by the American Red Cross"
Evening star., 1915-02-15
SAYS THE BRITISH ARMY
is OPERATING IN SWAMP
Correspondent Surveys Conditions on
Western Battle Front-Advance
Not Expected Soon.

Correspondence of the Associated Press
LONDON, January 30.-The military
correspondent of the London Times in
a recent survey of conditions said that
there is little likelihood of any impor-
tant advance movement by either side
on the western front for long time
to come. Under the present conditions
of weather and ground, with artillery
which knows the range Of every land
mark exactly. he argues that a sue
cessful offensive is next to impossible.
The district in which the British
army is operating is practically a
swamp" declares this observer. Wa
ter stands on the stiff, slippery and
holding clay. rendering the movement
Of infantry across country impossible.
For weeks on end 1t has rained, and
when 1t has not rained thick mists
have enveloped the country. The deep
trenches are filled with water, and the
necessity of standing in this has cost
us many casualties.
Evening star., 1915-02-15

Harry Wright, aged twenty three
was killed at Lynchburg, Va, when he
lost control of an automobile he was
driving. Five others received minor
injuries. The car ignited from escap-
ing gasoline and Wright was burned.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
WAR ORPHANS SEND
THANKS FOR GIFTS
Christmas Ship Commission
Tells of Gratitude for
American Presents.
O'LAUGHlIN DESCRIBES
RECEPTIONS ABROAD
Star Readers Donations Distributed
Among All Belligerent Nations.
Children Delighted.

The gratitude with which The Star
Christmas ship. carrying thousands OF
presents to the children of Europe IN
time of war, was received was de-
scribed today by John Callan OLaugh-
lin. who accompanied the ship in charge
of the distribution of the presents and
who has just returned to Washington
Mr.. OLaughlin, who was assistant sec
retary of state under President Roose-
Welt, said in an interview with re-
porter for The Star:
1T is a great pleasure to me to tell
the children and the grown-ups OF
Washington who contributed to The
Stars Christmas ship that their gifts
reached those for whom they were IN
tended-the orphans of the war In
Europe. In addition there were many
other children whose gloom Christmas
day was lifted as result of the gen.
eresity of the American children. In
England it was estimated that there
were enough gifts not only for the or
phans. but for the little ones Of the
wounded and of those of every sixth
man at the front. There were plenty
of gifts for Belgium, France, Germany.
Austria. Hungary. Russia. Serbia and
MONTENEGRO
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Majority to Call Convention.

The resolution would require ma
jority to call convention and two
thirds vote to ratify amendments pro-
posed by conventions.
The committee, in explaining this
plan, contended that it would enable
people ultimately to get what they oe-
mand in constitutional reform, ana at
the same time make suff1clent conces-
sion to conservatism by the slow pro-
cedure prescribed.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE
IN THE CONSTITUTION
Resolution introduced in House by
Representative Bryan Provides
Rule for Amendments.

A resolution to amend the federal
Constitution by providing that ma
jority. instead of two-thirds, of both
houses of Congress may propose con-
stitutional amendments, and to make
their ratification by two-thirds. instead
of three-fourths. of the states suffi-
cient, was introduced today by Repre-
sentative Bryan of Washington. The
resolution was drawn by the commit
tee on the federal Constitution, with
headquarters in Brooklyn, N. Y. COM
posed of many prominent members. The
resolution also proposes a new pro-
cedure of amendment independent OF
Congress and state legislatures.
Periodical Referendum.
This new plan calls for the submis-
sion to the voters every twenty years
of the question whether there shall be
a convention to propose constitutional
amendments, which, If affirmatively de-
cided, would be followed by choosing
of delegates and assembling of the con-
Vention March 4, two years afterWard,
and for submission OF the convention .
recommendation to popular vote at the
ensuing presidential election. A ma
jority of Congress or majority OF the
state legislatures might call for the
submission of the question Of holding
a convention at other presidential cleo
tions than those falling on the twenty
year intervals.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Labyrinth Of Trenches.

ut is only on slightly rising ground
that life is at all supportable. The
fronts of the rival armies are covered
with a labyrinth of trenches. On both
sides the front lines are often only
posts of observation. Acres of barbed
wire cover most of the positions. In
rear stretch many lines, zigzags and
communication trenches.
"Breastworks have been constructed
by both armies on the top Of the
ground to meet the difficulties Of hold
ing flooded trenches, while strong
posts, defended villages and farmsteads
and other arrangements complete the
positions. In the rear masses Of guns
Of all calibers. so well concealed that
they are practically invulnerable, and
joined by telephones to all advanced
trenches, make strong framework for
the defense.
During all the months that the Brit
ish have occupied this district only
three direct hits have been made by
German shells upon the British guns.
An attack. therefore. has to deal with
an intact artillery which knows every
range to an inch.
Not Regarded as Important.
"a forward trench may often be as
Saulted or mined by either side, or II
may be knocked to bits by heavy shells
or cleared by trench mortars and hand
grenades, but local success of this
character has no consequences. The
battling in front is largely between
snipers and men in the sapheads.
"As for the Flying Corps, despite the
weather 1t has missed only six days
in the air since August. Not easily can
any hostile ,strategical surprise escape
the notice of these airmen.
''The British army is not accustomed
to winter campaigning and is not in
ured to it. It's campaigns have usually
taken place in warm climates. It had
It's lessons to learn and 1t has cost
something to learn them. In spite of
this the army has stood the test re-
ter health than any other. friendly or
hostile, operating in tho region"
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Some Gifts for Each Country.

The part of the cargo of the Jason
sent by the people of Washington as
a result of the initiative of The Star,
was in keeping with the generosity of
the residents of the American capital.
1t was a goodly proportion. comprising
blankets. underclothing. stockings. caps.
dolls. toys and many other things. The
Stars gifts were divided SO that some
reached every country. 1t is from
United Europe therefore that thanks
have come to the children of the Ma
tional Capital.
THE Christmas ship movement will
so down in history as one of the most
remarkable which American charity
has developed. Many ships have sailed
the sea, but never a Christmas ship
such as the Jason. From the movement
has developed better feeling for the
american people in all lands.
When the children recipients of the
gifts that came from America grow up
they will remember what was done for
them in the time Of the great world
war and they will insist upon friendly
relations with the men and women who
were the children that thought of them
in the time Of their terror
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Nations Express Gratitude.

when 1 took the Christmas gifts to
Europe I visited all of the countries
mentioned with the exception of Rus
sla, Serbia and Montenegro. If those
who contributed to this great movement
could have seen the gratitude displayed
they would have been we'll repaid.
Every country I visited made my ar
rival the occasion for an official recep-
ton, endeavoring in my person as the
representative of the American children
to manifest their appreciation for the
kindness extended to the children in
distress in Europe.
The Jason carried to Europe some
thing like six million gifts, practically
all of which were new and of useful
character. The clothing sent by the
children of Washington is today being
worn by a large number of children and
is keeping their little bodies warm. The
dolls and other toys which were sent
are giving delight to hundreds upon
hundreds of little hearts. From across
the ocean there have come blessings for
all those who took part in this great
charitable movement. They have asked
me to extend their sincere thanks and
to tell how their suffering has been al
leviated by the Christlike kindness of
the American people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
D|NNER-DANCES
 ID BE CONTINUED
Newspaper Club Entertain ments Popular-Large At
 tendance Last Night

The series of dinner-dances given this week at the Newspaper club in honor of the Misses Fashion have proven so at tractive and enjoyable that they will be continued indefinitely This announce ment was made officially last night. With each week new vaudeville and cabaret features will be introduced, number of artists of merit having been engaged for these affairs.
 The dance last night was attended by the largest crowd since the entertain ment features were introduced at the club ard was thoroughly enjoyable There were quite number of out-of-town guests present. The cabaret numbers added greatly to the pleasure of the af- fair and included Miss Daisy LeDale. Miss Vera Gould, Miss Katherine Hutch- inson and G. Ellsworth Weymer
 Arrangements have been completed for the dinner complimentary to Miss Billie Burke, to be given tomorrow night which will be attended by about 20 guests. The dinner will be served in the angle of the main dining room and it is said the table decorations will be particularly at tractive. Miss Burke is one of the most charming and talented women on the American stage and is extremely popular with the members of the theatrical pro- fession. She has many admirers in Bir- mingham and much interest is being IT anifested in her visit to the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
BURNS TO SPEAK TO
 LOCAL WOODMEN

* An event of interest to the local members of the Modern Woodmen of America will be the visit to the city today of Edward Burns, a prominent member of the order, who will address the Birmingham Woodmen and theif visitors tonight at a public meeting to be held at the Fraternal hall. The meeting will be under the auspices of Birmingham camp No. 15.935, Modern Woodmen of America, and large att tendance Is expected.
 Mr. and Mrs. Burns arrived in the city yesterday en route to Mobile, where he will make an address and will return today at noon. The pub lie is cordially invited to attend the speaking.