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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-08
How AtArt Mexiros

How has he shown his fierce jeai-
ousy' AS regards the stxty or seventy
soldiers wearing the American uniform,
not to speak of the woine and children
and civilians. killed or wounded on Amer
ican soil by Mexican bullets? One symp-
tom Of his fierce jealousy to prevent
aggression from without was the issu-
!ng OF an order that IA men should
not fire back when fired upon.
Mr.. Wilson's clocution and Mr.. Will
sons action are in Hat contradiction. His
elccu,ion Is that OF a Byzantine logo
,hete-and Byzantine l~ogothetes were
not men of action.
THE standard dictionary gives "Io1.
othete' as dN auditor or treasurer OF
uccountS; in the Byzantine Empire. the
oboncsiior Of an empire. IN the Greek
church. the Chancellor Of the Patriarch
Of Coas,dntinopie. The Bysontins Emu
pre- is described by GibbOn as a tedious
end Uniform tale Of weakness and
mSsrU" Tdine calls II a "gi1astS,
monid'asss LASTING a thOus0nd years."l
President Wilson says that We have
been put to the test in the case OF Mex
go n have stood the test and that
We have applied a heroic principle to
N" case OF Mexico OF all possible
adjectives that could he found In the
Englisn language by the most minute
search on the Part of the most subtle
dlalecticlan 1t would not be possible to
and one more inappropriate To the Ad-
illustrations course in Mexico than the
adjective heroic
Nearly three years ago Mr.. Wilson
refused TO recognize Huerta on the
ground that We were never to recognize
n Government founded on violence. He
then tentatively supported Villa, who
represented tse embodiment of violence
Il being meanwhile asserted on behalf
OF the Administration that under no cir
cumstanc.s would we deal with Car
rama, w1os" Government likewise was
founded on violence,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-08
Defence Of OutrRgrs.

The President has now eaten his
words II recognized Carranza: and
throlgG his private secretary he has is
sued a defence OF aud apology for the
ou'rages committed by the Carranzistas
adt by the other bandits OF the other
factions in Mexico. outrages as infa-
nous as ever were committed by savages
an where under the sun.
MI Wilson refused TO employ the
power OF the United States to protect
the lives Ut American men and the honor
pf American women o. TO save those
wearing the United States uniform from
Death or from insult. He took no steps
70 save Mexican and foreign women-in-
eludlng nuns, married women and un-
married wome., -when they were sub
le'ted TO outrages and infamies which
max" tho white slave traffic seem trivial
by comparison.
In HE present message President
Wilson advocates AS. necessary certain
propositions for putting this country in
q state of preparedness to defend Itself
against foreign aggression. In his mes
sage one year ago he said such propo-
sltIons were hysterical and improper. !
am glad that he has changed his mind.
but | am sorry that he has not taken the
trouble to study the Subject so as to
make his proposals reasonably adequate
10 the country's need.
His proposed enlargement of the reg
u'ar army IL utterly INADEQUATE. With
certain Of his statements, II is almost
impossible to deal, simply because II
seems Incredible that their apparent and
obvious meaning can be their real mean
INK. For example. he says, We will not
maintain a standing army except for
uses which are al necessary In time OF
peace Is IN time of war; and we shall
always See To II that our military peace
establishment IL no larger than Is &C
tually and continually needed for the
uses OF days in which no. enemies move
against US
what this means / have no idea. and
] am certain that no one else has any
idea, Including he President himself
Nhai necessary use have our forts and
our coast guns in time of peace? How
IL our field artillery continuously
needed for the uses OF days in which
no enemies move against us? I ash
these questions seriously. ! defy any
man 10 give me a serious answe which
shali not show that the statements are
absIrdities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
JOHNSON WORKS
 ON NOMINATIONS
Ratification of Civic Cham Der Committee Appoint
 ments Probable Monday

Ratification of the committees for the new year and, it is believed, election of a general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday afternoon at the headquarters of that organization in the Chamber of Commerce building.
 President Crawford Johnson stated yes- terday that a conference between the two vice presidents. Eugene L. Brown, J.. Frank Rushton, and himself will be held this morning and the final work on the committee nominations accomplished. He stated that the old board of directors would then be called together Monday ments ratified.
 As to whether or not a general secre- tary will be elected at this meeting, Mr. Johnston stated that he was uniformed As stated in yesterday mornings Age Herald, there is a report that there will be no formal election of a secretary but the board of directors will employ a sec retary from month to month, but when asked about the report MT. Johnson stated he knew nothing whatever about it.
 The story in yesterday mornings Age I1eIdiu llldue It dppedf tildl JoHn IT.. Shelby had withdrawn from the race for the general secretaryship, the name of "Sibley'' being printed where Shelby should have been. As far as known MT. Shelby is still in a receptive mood for the position He was out of the city yesterday. The three men whose friends are working for their interests in the race for the office are MT. Shelby W. c. Radcliffe. incumbent, and N. F. Thomp- son. John w. Sibley was a candidate but withdrew a short time ago in the interest of harmony, he stated, and the report that there will be no formal elec- tion this year. as is the custom, is accom- panied with the explanation that such a step if made, also would be taken in the interest of maintaining the spirit of harmony of the organization by not per- hitting it to split into factions over rival candidates for the general secretaryship.
 None of the officers or members of the board of directors would state that they knew anything about the report that there would be held no formal cleo tion of a secretary, however some of them on the contrary stating that they believed there would be a show down election between the candidates.
 N. F. Thompson, one of the applicants for the secretaryship, yesterday issued a formal statement saying that he was op- posed to the plan of selecting the secre- tary of the chamber on the monthly ten ure basis because whoever was given the position under this plan could not pos sibly be able to render his best services for the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
BOND ELECTION ID
 BE HELD APRIL F;
 NO OTHER ISSUES
Letter From New York Bond Attorneys Received Yesterday Approving
 Ordinances

A letter from Thompson and Dillon, bond experts of New York city, was received yesterday morning by City Att torney Boyd in which the official ap- proval of the firm was placed on the ordinance calling the $l,25o,ooo bond issue election for the city of Birmingham on April 12. 1915
 :, The ordinances thus indorsed by the bond experts will be adoptel by unani- nous consent at the weekly meeting of the city commission Tuesday, after which it will be advertised according to law and the election held April 11.
 It is probable no other issues win be confused with the bond election, although the commissioners are still undecided upon this question. It has been sug- gested that the questions of Sunday mo- ton picture shows, five commissioners and similar issues be placed on thessame ballot with the bond issue question and a general clearing up of all these issues which have been before the public for sometime thereby had.
 This, however, it is feared, would con fuse the bond issue election with other matters and thereby result in harm. The commissioners state the bond issue cleo tion is one of the most serious problems placed before the voters of the city in years and it is probable that they will order the election April 12 for the bond issue only
 It is stated that a couple of months later, however, a general referendum in all probability will be held and all the other questions placed before the voters so that they may register their will for the guidance of public offlcials and mem bers of the legislature.
 An active campaign in behalf of the bond issue will be conducted. 1t is prob able the committee of 100, which orig inally worked out the plan. will be re- assembled and with the different civic organizations of the city will take an active part in the campaign. Literature showing and explaining what the bond issue is for and why will be sent to the voters It Is said that the great major- ity of people do not understand that the bond issue proposed is for payment of honest debts of the city already incurred and not for expenditures of the futures, and the burden of the campaign, 1t Is probable will be to emphasize this fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
HolO to Look Years
 Less Than Your Age

The most aged face will look years younger after the use of ordinary mer- colized wax for from ten days to two weeks. This remarkable substance. be- cause of it's peculiar absorptive power, actually removes the thin veil of faded or withered outer cuticle, a little at a time Gradually the fresher, more youthful skin underneath is revealed This absorption process being purely hygienic one, an entirely natural com plexion is acquired-quite different from the artificial complexion, which appears anything but girlish. though often bearing painful evidence of child lshness. An ounce of mercolized wax, bbtainable at any drug store. is suffi- cient to rejuvenate any complexion. It is put on like cold cream at bedtime, and removed mornings with warm water.
 To eradicate such age marks as wrin- kles and furrows. make wash lotion by dissolving oz. powdered saxolite in n1s pt. witch hazel. This has wonderful 'stringent and tonic properties. It z4uickly effaces all kinds of wrinkles, no matter how caused, making the skin firm, smooth and young looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
INSTITUTIONS AT
 EAST LAKE WITHOUT
 GOOD FIRE ESCAPES
Industrial Home and Or phans' Home Not Adequate ly Protected, Says Middle
 ton in Letter to Ward

According to reports to the city com mission by Fire Chief S A Middleton and Building Inspector Matthews, the East Lake Indstrial Home and the EaSe Lake Orphans Home are both without proper fire escapes and therefore are dangerous to the occupants.
 In the East Lake Orphans Home 1t is said their are a hundred or more children who have no means of es- cape in case of fire cutting off the regular doorways, and in the Industrial sleeping in the attic with no means of escape whatever except small. narrow stairway.
 Following is the report made to Com missioner Ward regarding the Indus trial Home:
 Tn conjunction with Building In- spector Matthews I have inspected the building occupied by the East Lake Industrial Home and find that there is no fire escape on the building. This is two-story frame building, and badly overcrowded. There are 14 girls who sleep in the attic, where there are no means of escape in case of fire except a small, narrow stairway
 There should be some means of es- cape provided for the occupants of this building in case of fire as a fire in a frame building like this would gain headway so rapidly that the probabili- ties are not very much in favor of them getting out. Respectfully
 IS. A. MIDDLETON,
 Chief Fire Dept" The following letter was sent to both the Industrial Home and the Orphans Home by Commissioner Ward.
 Enclosed find copy of report from chief of fire department and building inspector.
 We recognize your difficulty in rais- ing funds, but feel that the responsibili- ty resting on you in matter of this kind will bring about a remedy for such dangerous conditions
 Awaiting your reply I am yours very truly, GEORGE B. WARD,
 "President."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06

nm of course interested with Mir.
 HobIitzcIIe as the landlord. I am
 told he will operate a high class
 propositiOn. I cannot say how the
 things will terminatc.'
 NJ. l.. SemOn, the Wells agent here: ssI have nothing to say about
 the new policy. It would be discOur-
 tcous. | think, for me to say one
 word favorable or otherwise. have
 no instructions from Mir. Wells as
 to our future operations here."
 R. $. Douglas, manager of the
 Jefferson, sTt would be unbecOminS
 in me to criticise the policy of any
 theatrical manager. and you must
 excuse me-"
 Hoblitzelle Knows It All
 Edward Raymond. manager for MT Hoblitzelle: "The policy of two shows per night is what the people demand We know the show business and if the newspapers think they can tell us what to do they are mistaken, that's all In our opinion the situation will not be resented by the people of Birmingham We will reserve seats for the evening performances and upon dismissing the first show we will handle the second crowd without any inconvenience to any of our patrons.
  will give five acts and they will be high class and no mistake. We have made study of the situation and we believe the people will be satisfied with what we offer. l do not think 1t is a reflection upon Birmingham to turn the Lyric into two-shows-per- night house It is the demand. We can ac- comodate all classes of patrons and we will please them. In our othAr theatres we find this method gratifying to all patrons.
 'It is more profitable and Is certainly cheaper for the people. This depression has caused all of us to watch expenses mighty closely and we are sure a 10. 20 and 30-cent show will appeal to peo- pie more than the 25. 50. 75-cent and $1 per seat shows. The time has passed for high priced shows. We appreciate the of Birmingham and we will try and deserve everything we secure in that line"
 C.. w. Richardsons 'I think the change of policy at the Lyric un-
 bearabIe,' said MF. Richardson. "Birminghsm 10 toe big . place to
 have it's newest fheatre turned Into such . cheap affair. I believe the
 people wlll resent the chasge very much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Hotel Hllln1an
 Birmingham Reduces Rates

"Hsart of the 5usInsss plstrIct' Room without bath, $1 q $1.60 Room with a bath, $1.50, $2.00
 and $2.60.
 Large sample room without
 bath, $1.50 and $2.00. Sample room with bath. $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Hot and cold running wator in every room. Every other modern convenience.
 Recently redecorated and furnished. Splendid cafe With remarkably low prioon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $75O0-Augusta R. Reid and husband J. B. Reid, to Beatrice Robbins. the west half of lot S. in the Phelan Thompson subdivision of Birmingham.
 $4000-W. B. Williams and wife, M. E. Williams, to Sam F. C1abaugh, lots Il and 12 in block 30. Ensley Land and Improvement company's property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
AFTER 1916 CONVENTION
Railroad Signal Association Invited to
 Meet Here by Civic Chamber

Assistant Secretary Blanks Everett is in correspondence with officials of the Railroad Signal association regarding the 1915 convention is to be held in Salt Lake City and the 1916 convention is to be held in the south, an invitation from Birming- ham having been placed before the com mittee in charge by the Chamber of Com merce of this city. It is stated that the convention brings to it 200 delegates from all parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Incorporation

The following certificate of incorpora- tion was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $2000-Nifty Cola Botting company, w. I. Waffle, president; P. B. Hargrove vice president; R. II. Nichols, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Seed at Chamber of Commerce

Senator Frank $. White has sent pack ages of seed to the Chamber of Com merce of Birmingham, with a letter sug- gestin gthat the organization distribute them to persons desiring to use them. The seeds will be sent out by the cham Der to those who first request them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
JUDGE JOHN H. MILLER DECLINES TO
 SALE OF PAPERS WITH LIQUOR ADS
THIS IS TAG DAY

 the the interest of the Boys WI for Day probable funds the Boys The ladies will be this business industrial of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Out for a Ride

Members of the city commission and city employees took an automobile ride yesterday afternoon in the big yellow car operated by the street department In the party were Commissioners Ward and Weatherly, Miss Cecile Collins, ste- nographer; City Engineer Julian Ken driclS and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06

made the following statement yester- day afternoon:
 My attention has been callc dto Q decision of Judge John H. Miller of the city court in proceeding instituted by w. H. Faulkner against H. R. De- lave seeking to enjoin him from the sale of newspapers containing liquor advertising matter. As 1 undersland it Judge Miller held that such newspa- pers could be exposed for sale until the first of July.
 "Without the slightest criticism of Judge Miller, entertain a different opinion. The state was not a party to the above proceedings and was not represented by any official charged with the duty of enforcing the crim- inal law. In my opinion the anti advertising law is not in conflict with any provision of the constitution and should be enforced until the supreme court has passed upon Its validity. consider it but a measure further regu- lating the sale of whisky, just as the law now in force provides against the sale of certain kinds of intoxicating liquors and the territory in which they may be sold.
 "All the courts have uniformly sus- tained statutes prescribing the regula- ttons under which intoxicating liquors may be sold. For the reason tha. the law has been passed which is intend ed to regulate the sale of liquors and the supreme court has not held 1t in- valid I shall endeavor to see IT en- forced. Any person or persons who violate it will be prosecuted and they neeS not violate 1t unless they assume the risk of prosecution. In other words. I want it understood that arrests will not be made as test cases but I shall seek to have fined every person who disregards it. This applies to any per son, firm or corporation publishing firm or corporation circulating or ex- firm or corporation circulating O. ex- posing for sale periodicals or news papers containing such advertise ments."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
BURR AND SILVER ID MEET CHALLENGERS Will Toss HOrseshOes With Ryall and Knox This
 Morning

The challenge of II. S. Ryall and George R. Knox, hurled at Borden Burr yester- day morning in regard to the alleged prowess of MT. Burr as a pitcher of horseshoes, was answered promptly yes- terday by Mir Burr. The challenge was accepted and this morning at II o'clock in the rear of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's the rivals will meet and try their skill
 The agreement is that MT Burr shall have as his partner Ralph R. Silver, while MT. Ryall and MT. Knox will oppose them. The forfeit will be $15 in Boys club tags, to be paid for by the losers. The battle Is expected to be very spirited and there is no doubt but what a large gallery will watch the players.
 The acceptance by MT. Burr was occa- stoned ,by the stirring 'call'' that MT. Ryall and MT. Knox gave the report that they had been defeated at a recent out ing at Lake Purdy. MT. Ryall and MT. Knox aver that they came home unde- feated while the reports were to the con- trary.
 The final settlement of this contest will be watched with considerable interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-06
Statement From Black

Solicitor Hugo L. Black differed in his opinion of the law in the case from Judge Miller He states that the ad- vertising of liquors is a matter of reg Ulation in that while the statutes of the state authorize the sale of liquor until the first of July, 1915, yet the sale is subject to regulation just as the law now in force provides against certain kinds of intoxicating liquors and the territory in which they may be sold He further states he will endeavor to enforce the law to the letter. He
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-13
EMPIRE

t T <
 Mary Pickford, the dainty idol of the screen, will be seen in her latest characterization in the five part Fla nous Player Paramount masterpiece, < sEsmera1da." which will head the aII- feature program offered at Keeney's Empire theatre again tomorrow ''Ess- n1eralda'' is the screen version of Francis Hodgson Burnett's famous the bill is one of the most popular and appealing of all that gHted au- tn press works.
 The story has been chosen to star Miss Pickford is due to the current derAand for hear interest, absorb ing stories, that have a universal de- nand. And this masterpiece lives up to being truly masterfuI master piece and the popular star is supports ed by an all star cast of well known photo players, including. Fuller Nell ish, Ida Waterman, Charles WaIdron, Arthur Hoops and many others. The regular select program of entertaining features will also be shown An all star program of features de luxe will be offered on Wednesday and this extraordinary phatop1ay bill will be headed by the twelfth instaIment of the peer of all film serials, ''Th e Broken =Coin'' in which are featured two of the most popular stars. of Hilmd om-F,rancis Ford and Grace Cunard.s member that this feature serial is positively the finest, most in teresting as well as most thrilling of any. yet produced for the Silent Dra- ma.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-13
NOTICE
Assessments on the Discontinuance ot Hicks Street, from KnovIton Street
 \ to Joseph Street

Assessments on the Discontinuance ot \ Hicks Street, from KnoWIton Sfreet to Joseph Street.
 In compliance with the votes taken by the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, at it's meeting, held Sep tember ', 1915, the following report or the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages relative to the discon- tlnuance of Hicks street, from Knowl- ton street to Joseph street was adont- ca and the assessments confirmed. to wit: ~
 We estimate and appraise to the IoiloW1ng persons the several sums set opposite their respective names. as the amount of damages by tben, received and sustained respectiyelv. by said persons over and, above the special benefits by them respectively received thereform. to wit:
 None.
 An estimate and appraise to inc following persons, the several sums set opposite their respective names. as the amount of benefits received re- spectively and by said Persons over and above any damages by them re- spectiXely sustained therefrom. to wit:
 None.
 And we also estimate, ascertain and determine that the following persons will receive an equal amount of dam ages and. benefits in the premises, namely: $
 None.
 Adopted. September 7, 1915.
 Approved, September II, 1915.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON.
 aF City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-13
AInuScrnenfS
POLTS

Lovers of opera wi1f~hnd a treat at Polls the first half of this week, in tsThe New Inpressario,' an operatic novelty that is sure to win favor. There. are IA talented artists in the company presenting this classy pro duction.
 Francis x. Bushman, the matinee idol Of the screen" is featured in the f7ve4part photoplays "The Silent Voice MT. Bushman, in this pho todrama, has unusual opportunities for his many talents. The support ing company, headed by dainty Mar guerite Snow, is one of exceptional merits~
 An extra feature of the vaudeville program is Herbert Clifton. the boy with the s10,000 prize voice. MT. Clifton has been a sensation in America, Europe and Australia and recently was the hit of ziegfeldis "FoTlies.''
 Other attractions in the big pro- gram are: Potter J. White. the emil 11eTt Star, and his own company in a pIaylet. "124ae Vfsitory;; Bowen and Bowen, elite vaudevillians; Melville and Thatcher, the nut baseball fans, and the two Georges. sensa- ltionaI acr obats.