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Evening star., 1915-12-15
FRANK BAKER FOR SALE.
Connie Mack Announces He Will Go
to HIGHEST Bidder,

CHICAGO. ILL.,. December 15.-Connie
Mack, manager of the Philadelphia
Athletics. arrived today and announced
that ]. Frank Baker. third baseman
of his team, would be sold to the high
est bidder at the American League
meeting.
There has been SO much talk about
Frank Baker" said the Philadelphia
manager that 1 am tired of 1T. I
have decided to sell him to the highest
bidder at this meeting"
Among those who have expressed a
desire to add Baker to their clubs are
Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox
and the management of the New York
American League base ball club.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
JAPANS POLICY IN CHINA.
EXPLAINED BY EMBASSY
Statement Issued Giving the Reasons
for Advising Against Change
to Monarchy.

Japan's policy toward China is the
subject of a formal statement issued
by the Japanese embassy here, declar-
ing that China was advised to postpone
a change in her form of government
only with the view of avoiding ANY
untoward development in the far east
which might add one more disturbing
element to the already complicated
world situation" and denying reports
that Japan is being used as a base of
Sun Vat Sens activities against the
proposed monarchy in China.
Answers Press Comments.
Certain reports and comments, CAL
eulated to damage in the eyes of the
American public the integrity and sin
cerity of Japan in her Chinese policy"
saws the statement, have appeared in
some of the New York papers of the
10th and 11th instant. The imputations
they convey may possibly have their
origin in simple fact of Japan's par
ticipation in an advice recently ad-
dressed to China by the entente pow
ers to postpone a change in the form
of government.
The advise was dictated by the sim
plest and purest of motives-that is.
to avoid particularly at this time any
untoward development in the far east
which might add one more disturbing
element to the already complicated
world situation. Nothing more nor
less.
"The Japanese embassy has received
from Tokyo a cable dispatch which
authorizes it to state that from no
quarter in japan have arms been sup, sup,
piled or assistance in any form been
given to the revolutionary elements
in China. nor has any instigation been
attempted.
"The allegations that japan is being
used as a base of activities by Sun
Yat-sen, and that the Japanese are
actively cooperating with him, are
equally unfounded and untrue, to the
best knowledge of the Japanese gov
ernment, which is taking every meas
ure of precaution against such at
tempts.
The reports such as that the Japa-
nese consul general at Shanghai cabled
to Tokyo December l. saying that the
monarchical movement would succeed
If something were not done quickly, or
that the Japanese warships are being
rushed to Shanghai. can only be char
acterized as wild, and hardly merit
refutation."
Evening star., 1915-12-15
CLOSE CALL WITH ACIDS.
Jar Containing Chemicals Breaks
and Two Firemen Are Burned.

Assistant Engineer A. L. Hancock
and Private P. A. Davis of No. 7 en-
gine company yesterday met with an
accident which came near binding
them. Private Davis was preparing to
fill an extinguisher with a chemical
preparation, when the jar containing
the fluid fell. broke and spattered it's
contents over his face.
He was fortunate enough to close
his eyes and prevent the destruction
of his sight. The acid burned the en-
tire surface of his face, however, and
his face probably will be disfgured
for life. Hancock was standing near
by when the accident happened. He
sustained painful burns, and his
trousers were ruined. Davis was
taken to Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1915-12-15
URGES i. S. MAKE /
WAR MATERIALS
Representative Tavenner De-
INers First Preparedness
Speech in the House. y

representative Tavenner of Illinois,
IN the 'nrst preparedness speech OF the
session IN the House. today urged gov
ernment manufacture of all war
materials and attacked the Navy Lea que,
winch is working for preparedness. as
oeing composed in part of men who
pront by the sale OF war munitions.
Since 1887. Mr.. Tavenner declared
four firms in the United States have
virtually had a monopoly on war
orders. dividing approximately sl7s. .ooo.-
600 for wares that might have been
produced at from 20 to so per cent
cheaper in government arsenals or
navy yards.
Would Make War Improbable.
War" he said. is Improbable to
all save the war-trading monsers
Why not make war Improbable even
to them by taking all profit out of
war and preparation for war;? Con-
gress can do It easily by manufactur-
Ing its own munitions and ships"
Col Robert NJ. Thompson, preside "A
OF the Navy League. Mr. Tavenner
said. is chairman Of the board of di-
rectors of the International Nickel
Company, the directorate OF which in
terlocks with that of the United States
Steel Company and the Midvale Steel
and Ordnance Company. Both of the
latter have dealt largely in war
orders.
Mentions Morgan's Name.
Representative Tavenner also dc.
clared that J. P. Morgan and many of
his associates are. or have been sup
porters of the league. Among present
or former business associates of Mr..
Morgan named by Representative Tav-
enner are Mr.. Morgan's brother-in-
law. Herbert L. Satterlee: Edward T.
Stotesbury, Robert Bacon, Henry c,
Frick, Jacob H. Schin. ]. Ogden Ar
mour. Cleveland H. Dodge and Joseph
p. Grace. The late J. p Morgan was
one of the founders of the league, he
declared.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
RECOMMENDS DISMISSAL
OF DR.. H. ]. HAISELDEN
Council Of Chicago Medical Society
Finds Physician Who Allowed Baby
to Die Guilty Of Unethical Conduct.

CHICAGO, December 15.-The council
of the Chicago Medical Society, in
finding made public, recommends to the
society that DR.. H. ]. Haiselden, who
advised against operating on the Boil
linger baby, be expelled from the So
ciety.
The Bollinger baby was born, in the
opinion of DR.. Haiselden, with every
prospect, If the faint life in 1t per-
sisted, of developing into a hopeless
invalid and imbecile.
An operation might have saved its
life, but the parents agreed with the
surgeon that it should not be per-
formed, and the infant was allowed to
die.
Guilty Of Unethical Conduct.
This, however, was not the charge
brought against the doctor. A series
Of articles under his name dealing with
this case and the subject Of eugenics
generally appeared after the demise
of the baby a few weeks ago, and for
these he was charged with unethical
conduct and found guilty.
secret, but DIR. Haiselden is said to
have set up the defense that for 1000
years physicians have subscribed TO
policy of secrecy on subjects which
ought to be published for the en-
lightenment of the public.
The decision Of the council was unani-
NOUS. DR.. A. Augustus O'Neill. presi-
dent-e1ect of the society, said that the
report would come before the society
January, thus giving DR.. Haiselden
month to prepare his case for protest
or appeal.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
State Department Expects
Austria's Reply to Note
Within Few Days.
DELAY IN settlement
REGARDED AS POSSIBLE
Vienna Government Believed to Con-
template Diplomatic Effort to
Avoid National Humiliation.

According to State Department Off
cials today there have been no devel-
opments with respect to the Ancona
case, but the reply of the Vienna gov
eminent to the demands of the United
States for prompt disavowal and repa-
ration for the destruction of the 1tal-
ian steamer apparently Is expected
within the next few days.
It is understood the Austrian charge
has asked Secretary Lansing, informal
ly, for copies of the evidence regarding
the disaster on which the, American
demands are based as a necessary pre-
liminary to action by the Austrian gov
ernment, on the theory that it does not
agree with evidence accessible to the
Austrian government in the absence OF
the submarine commander.
Would Delay Settlement.
Whether that course will be followed
is not known, but the raising of such
an issue undoubtedly would lead to
further correspondence and delay the
settlement of the issue to that extent.
The State Department probably will
accept the explanation made by Baron
Erich Zwiedinek. charge of the Austro-
Hungarian embassy here. regarding
letter he wrote to the Austro- Hunga
rian consul general in New York sug-
gesting that neutral passports be
bought to assist reservists in this
country to reach Austria Hungary. The
letter was written while DR.. Constan-
tin Dumba, the recalled ambassador,
was in charge of the embassy.
Baron Zwiedinek's Explanation.
49, 0u,;.s;.,, ,,nod ,,ooo Sacra
tary Lansing the day after it was pub
lished and explained that he was
subordinate official at the time and
was acting under the instructions of
DIR. Dumba. Secretary Lansing did not
indicate what his view would be. but
it is learned that there is no Cispo-
sition at the department to question
the charges statement that he was not
responsible for the letter.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
SCANDAL IS STIRRED UP
IN FRENCH CONTRACTS
Relations Between War Ministry
and individuals Aired by Cham
ber Of Deputies.

PARIS, December 15.-During the de-
bate in the chamber of deputies yes
terday severe criticism was made of
relations between the war ministry and
certain individuals who are selling
supplies to the government. 1t was
asserted the ministry had dealt with
persons whose sole occupation hitherto
had consisted in frequentfng pleasure
resorts at night and there picking up
customers. These persons, it was said.
were regarded as worthy to furnish
shoes, clothing and cannon.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
GUARDIANS TO ORGANIZE.
Meeting Scheduled for This After.
noon, Following Reappointments.

Following the reappointment of Mai
Raymond W. Pullman, Mrs. Walter 8. Uf-
ford and Rev. DR.. Louis Stern as mem
bers of the board of children's guar
dians, that body will meet this after
noon at the District building to elect
officers and formulate plans for another
years work.
The other members of the board are
Percival Hall, Mrs. Thomas II. Carter
William Knowles Cooper, Mrs. Ernest
P. Bicknell, George E. Fleming and
DR.. w. A. Warfield. The members OF
the board are appointed by the judges
of the Police Court and the judge of
the District Supreme Court sitting in
Criminal Court
Evening star., 1915-12-15
All Clerks May Get Half Holidays

1t is probable that practically all the
departments of the government will
grant half holidays Friday December
"a, and Friday. December 81. although
decisions have not been reached as
vet except at the Treasury Department
and the department of Agricul-
ture The privilege is customary. how
ever, and no doubt the rule will be
followed this year.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Hayden Johnson Appointed.

hayden johnson has been selected nv
the supreme Court Of the District of CO.
iumbla in general term as a member of
the examining committee of applicants for
membership to the bar. Mr.. Johnson sue
ceeds Edward H. Thomas on the COM
mittee- Ihe subjects over which Mr..
Johnson will have control are contracts
bailments. agency and negotiable instru,
ments. Mr.. Johnson will have his first
duties to perform next Thursday when
the examination for membership of the
bar begins at Georgetown University Law
School
Evening star., 1915-12-15
TWO WARSH|PS SUNK
BY BRITISH, IS CLAIM
German Submarine and Turkish Tor
pedo Boat Reported
Victims.

PARIS. December 15.-The corre-
spondent at Athens of the Milan Secolo
says German submarine has been
sunk in the Black sea off the Bulgarian
port of varna, and that Turkish tor
pedo boat has been sunk in the Sea OF
Marmora, by the British.
The Turkish cruiser Sultan Seiim,
formerly the German warship Goeben,
came out into the Black sea, the corre-
spondent adds, and was torpedoed,
though the vessel was not seriously
damaged.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Mentions Morgan's Name.
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Bertha May, in the Eastern
branch. from a Maryland point with
cord wood for dealers: schooner s. C.
Colbourn. oysters from Potomac beds,
at 11th street wharf for the market:
tug Castle, from an Inspection trip
along the lower Potomac and the
western shore of Chesapeake bay:
steamer Northland. from Norfolk and
Old Point; steamer Three Rivers, from
Baltimore and Potomac landings:
steamer Wakefield, from Lower Macho-
doc and Nomini creeks and river
wharves; United States Army steamer
Capt. A. NJ. Wetherill, from Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt.
Departures.
Schooner Oscar. light, for Mattox
creek to lay UP for the winter;
schooner J. R. Dixon, light, for the
lower Potomac to load oysters for the
market here; steamer Southland, for
Old Point and Norfolk by the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company;
steamer Wetherill, for Fort Hunt and
Fort Washington with army stores
Alexandria for lower river point to
load.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug John Miller left for Swan creek
with lighters to load brickmakine
clay; tug Bohemia is reported on her
way to this city with coal-laden
barges; tug James o. Carter has taken
up work under charter on the James
river; tug Walter F. Meade arrived at
Georgetown with lighters laden with
sand and gravel from Motley Hall,
Md; tug JEFF delivered oyster-shell-
laden lighter at Alexandra crushing
plant from the oyster wharf: tug
Eugenia left with lighters foy sand
and gravel digging beds dow J river.
Memoranda.
Schooner Florence A. is chartered to
load on the Great Wicomico river. Va.
for Baltimore: schooner Edith verrall
is lying at 18th street wharf waiting
orders; schooner Grape Shot has been
taken to the Eastern branch to unload
cargo of pine wood; schooner Mary
Lee of this city has sailed from a bay
point for the Rappahannock to load
lumber; schooner Halle K. is due here
from the lower Potomac with oysters
for the market; schooner Josephine
Keas is lying out of service here
the opening of OccoQuan
creek to navigation; schooner L. J.
Marvel is reported at Norfolk en- route
here with lumber from North Carolina.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Curtiss Aero Co. Closes Big Contract.

NEW YORK. December 15.-It was
said in the financial district today that
the Curtiss Aeroplane Company has
closed a contract with the British gov
ernment for s15.0oo,o00 worth of aero
planes. In the fiscal year ended Oc-
tober 81 last the company produced
more than $6,000.000 worth of aero
planes and motors. most of which went
to the British government.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
1916 DEFICIT
TO TOTAL $81,525,5OO
Treasury Estimates Submitted in
Support of Extending War
Tax Measure.

: Treasury estimates are that receipts
from all sources in the calendar year
1916 will fail to meet all disbursements,
including a en-million-dollar postal
deficit, by ss1, ,525,500.
These estimates are cited bv the
House ways and means committee ma
jority report. filed today, on the emer-
gency revenue law extension, as evil
dencing the necessity of additional
taxation to take care of the loss in
customs, internal revenue and postal
revenues
Evening star., 1915-12-15
John w. Billups Injured.

JohD w. Billups. eighty zone years
OLD. 2123 1st street northwest, was
knocked down by motor truck while
crossing at the intersection of New
York avenue and North Capitol street
this afternoon, and seriously hurt. His
shoulder was fractured, one or more
ribs probably broken and his lung. II
10 stated, may be injured. He was taken
to Homeopathic Hospital. The injured
man is fathep-in-law of Capt. C. q. f.
Flather Of the eighth police precinct
Physicisns at the hospital say his con-
dition is serious.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Elks Give an Oyster Roast.

Washington Lodge of Elks, at its
third annual oyster roast at it's club
house, 9l9 H street northwest, last
evening, entertained about 500 guests,
and was entertained in turn by the
Kallipolis Grotto Military Band and
piano selections by F. G. Crossman
Evening star., 1915-12-15
WILLARD AND FULTON SIGN.
Will Meet for Heavyweight Cham.
pionship Title at New Orleans.

CHICAGO, December 15.-Articles of
agreement binding Jess Willard, the
worlds heavyweight champion pugiIist,
to match March at New Orleans
with Fred Fulton of Rochester, Mimi,
for the worlds championship, were
signed here today.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Another Term for Mr.. McChord.

c. C. McChord, whose term as mem
Der of the interstate commerce COM
mission expires this week, will be re-
appointed by President Wilson. Mr.
McChord at present is chairman of the
commission.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Legal Ethics Theme of Address.

Legal Ethics" were discussed by
former Chief Justice Robinson of the su-
preme court of West Virginia before
White Senate of Delta Theta Phi Law
Fraternity. at the fraternity house last
evening He urged his auditors to put
their profession above a commercial basis.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
HONEYWELL Fire Not Incendiary.

Preliminary reports from Department
Of Justice agents who Investigated the
recent confiagration at Hopewell, Va,
indicate that it was not the work of
an incendiary. and practically dispose
of the matter. SO far az the department
is concerned.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
TURKISH STATEMENT.

CONsTANTINOPLE, via London. De-
cember IS:
There is no news from the Irak front
On the Caucasian front surprise at
tacks at several points were re-
pulsed.
On the Dardanelles front an enemy ar
mored cruiser, assisted by an observa-
tion balloon. bombarded our positions
near Anafarta. Our artillery replied,
successfully bombardfng the enemy
trenches and batteries. Near Ari
Burnu there have been severe bomb
ings and artillery combats. Near
Seddul Bahr Saturday night the en-
emy fired q large numper OF snens
firing for hours bombs and aerial tor
pedoes against the same wing, the
enemy attempted an attack, which
completely collapsed under the hre
forced to retreat to his own trenches.
Another Turkish official statement
dated December IA and passing through
London today says:
Irak front Gin Mesopotamia): The
activity of the enemy's artillery near
Kut-El-Amara daily is decreasing
owing to our violent counter-fire.
AS consequence of successful at
tacks our troops have approached
closely the enemy's main positions
Caucasian front: There have been only
outpost skirmishes.
Dardanelles front: Our artillery sue
cessfully bombarded the enemy's po-
sitions near Anafarta, and hostile
ships near Kemikle Liman. compell-
ing the vessels to withdraw. Near
Ari Burnu there has been mine
throwing activity and rather violent
though Intermittent artillery duels.
Near Seddul-Bahr there has been
bomb and air torpedo fighting. Our
artillery shelled a hostile howitzer
battery and blew up its munition
depot.
Monday there was violent bomb fight
ing against our trenches in the CEN
ter. Our artillery successfully shelled
the enemy artillery positions and de-
stroyed block house and two
bridges across the Kerevizdere.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Sc, 800, 600 a Month.

The report on the years extension Of
the emergency. revenue law until De-
cember 81. 1916, unless otherwise
changed by coming general revenue
Legislation, says the law was passed to
cover revenue losses mainly due to the
European war at a time when it was
thought the war would be over by
January !. 1916. but that the end of
the war is still beyond sight and the
enue contemplated" 1t is estimated
that the extension of the law would
provide $6,S00.000 per month.
Slump in Internal Revenues.
s The report says the revenue from dis
titled spirits. fermented liquors and to-
bacco decreased s25,ooo.0oo in the fiscal
year 1915 as compared with the previous
fiscal year and adds that the Treasury es-
Inmates of ordinary internal revenue re-
ceipts for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1916, are $272. 900 as compared with
ss.3sS. .7s0. collected the last fiscal year.
thus indicating a further anticipated
revenue reduction from this source of
more than s11, ,000. .0O0.''
Both party leaders have warned all men,
bers to be in their seats in the House
tomorrow in anticipation Of a lively party
fight over the extension measure, the en-
actment of which. however. by the end
OF this week Majority Leader hltCIin Oh
the House says is certain.
Republicans to Enter Protest.
The republicans of the House will not
allow the emergency war tax to be ex-.
tended by action in that body without
a protest on their part which will al
low their best speakers to voice them
selves in regard to the Underwood
tariff. Following the adoption of the
Kitchin resolution to extend the emer-
gency tax to December 13, 1916, Repre-
sentative Moore Of Pennsylvania and
Representative Fordney of Michigan,
ranking republicans on the ways and
means committee, held a conference. at
which it was decided that minority
report should be submitted to the
House.
Representative Fordney, in discussing
the proposed report, said:
1--WE will show that it Is not the
European war which has depleted the
Treasury, but the democratic tariff. In
the first eight months of 1914 our inn
ports were $50. 100000 greater than the Pc
riod corresponding in 1913, but our rev.
enues were $770. .000, 900 less. This plainly
shows that with a proper tariff our
revenues would not need patching"
Evening star., 1915-12-15
New York Lawyer Alleged Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA Pa. December 15.-
The body Of man who committed sui
eide by shooting in hotel here yes
terday was identified today as that of
Clarence Winter. a lawyer of New
YORK. Ill health is believed to have
prompted him to end his life.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
No Pictures of Presidents Wedding.

It ia announced officially today at the
white House that no photographers
will be allowed to take pictures at the
coming wedding Of Mrs. Gait and Presi-
dent Wilson.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
House:

Met at noon.
Miscellaneous business considered
- Ways and means committee SUBJ
mits ajority report urging a years
extension of emergency revenue
law.
At 2:13 pm. the House ad-
journed until tomorrow noon.
Senate:
Not in session.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Shoe Factory Destroyed by Fire.

NEWARK. IN. j., December 15.-The
Boyden shoe factory here was destroyed
by fire today. with loss estimated at
5000, 900. Firemen fought the blaze for
three hours.
Evening star., 1915-12-15
Navajo Blanket for Wedding Gift

Vice President and Mrs Marshall
nave presented Navajo Indian bIan-
ket to President Wilson and Mrs. Gait
as wedding gift