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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

modern history, long train Oh ABUSES
and usurpations" that impelled tho
separation.
I.et n. trace the story Of Absalom's
revolutionary war.
parental delinquency. that Is the
cause of most of the offenses tnat arc
brousht before our childrens courts
"a. the seed and source of the years OF
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, disturbance and dis
..ter that followed the moral failure Oh
David. His repentance was genuine.
his reformation complete, but ne feapeo
the harvest of his own weakness anu
folly. His polygamous life made his
barem the hotbed of intrigue. His
numerous children appear to have re-
cetyed but little parental training. HIS
.ons whom we know about were tur-
bulent, self-willed and vicious IN ono
way or another, because DAVID was q
partial. fond and indulgent fatner.
The bitter fruits of his double SIN
we're pressed to his lips and he was
compelled to drink the bitter cup tnat
nirrored forth and recalled 10 tne
broken-hearted, loving, fond ana 1ooi-
fish father the image OF his own IN
jouity in the horrible sin OF Amnon
with his half sister lamar and the
murder of Amnon by Abssalom because
of the dishonor the former had brought
uonn the latter's own sister. He allow
ed sentiment instead OF Justlce 10 DC
termine his attitude toward ooth AM
non and Absalom. Gods grace hao re-
stored him and he naturally hesltateo
10 nunish his sons for crimes that he
himself had committed. This parental
neglect led up to the conspiracy ana
rebellion of Absalom, who appears IN
the Scripture as typical demagosue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

the day that we are
called upon to study
in the most bril-
liant piece of his
torical writing OF
the Bi b l e" the
greatest lesson In
the Old Testament
upon the evils OF
political ambition.
The representatives
of the young nation
on July 4, 1776, en-
bodied in that Inn
mortal document.
the beacon light OF
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Revolution.

Politicians hesitate today to inject
any religious question in a political
discussion. Underneath every pressing
problem presented to America for So
luton there has been and is a moral
question.
President Wilson. like every great
leader. recognizes the helpfulness of
religion in solving the perilous prob
lens that he has been compelled to
face. The stabilizing force and Sc
curity of our nation depend upon our
religious life
David had recognized that 1t was
righteousness alone that exalteth q
nation In his plans to promote the re-
ligious life of the people. Absalom's
hypocrisy reached its most degrading
manifestation when he pretended, so
as to secure his fathers consent, that
he must go to Hebron. the ancient
capital. to pay . vow to Jehovah. His
unblushing act Of hypocrisy. like many
of the blacklist crimes of history, was
done In the name of religion. Our
Lord Jesus was murdered by those
who pretended they were honoring
God.
Undsr the cover Of religion Absa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

No one in tracing the story Of our
revolutionary war would commence
with the Declaration of Independence.
the anniversary of which falls upon
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Denagogue.

Popular government hnds its greatest
foe in the unprincipled politician who
panders to popular prejudice and pas
sion for the sake of his personal profit
or self-promotion. Absalom. returning
from exile at the court of his grand
father. Talmai. King of Geshur. brought
with him conceptions that were con-
trary to the law Of God and the best
interest of the nation. He succeeded.
through the intercession of Joab. to be
restored to his fathers favor. Immedi-
ately Absalom commenced, with the
craftiness of an interruptions dema-
gogue. deliberately to push forward
his claims for succession to the king
in promoting his ambitious plans and
disparaging the administration of his
father, who probably was suffering
with a severe form of mental depres-
sion as a result of the iniquity of his
family. and continued undermining his
fathers influence until by subtle sug-
gestions and hypocritical fattery "Ab-
SALON stole the hearts of all Israel"
Due to Davtd's illness and the public
knowledge of his sin. the crafty dema-
gogue found that the conditions both
in the court and the country were
favorable for carrying on his conspir-
scy campaign to obtain the kingdom.
program. During that time he scat
tered the seeds of discomfort. like
many modern politicians, throughout
the nation by means of his crafty
demagogism and his secret spy system.
When the time arrived to throw or the
cloak of treachery Absalom had his
personal emissaries stationed through
out the country to assist in the revo-
luton when he set up his standard at
Hebron.
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Golden Text-Chdren, obey your parents in the Lord;
for this is right-Ephesans OIL
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Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon Of Texas
will preach at Mount Vernon Place
Methodist Church tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock. DR.. Mouzon, one of the
younger bishops Of his church, is en-
route to South America. where he is
to preside over the missionary con-
ferences of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. He is regarded as ono
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G. M,~L,e 9Th AND s.w.
W. 4vAd1 n - Rev. VIM. A. Wade, Pastor
Fifth Sunday after Trinity-S. S., $40; serv.
Ice of holy communion. IL; no evening serv.
ice. Luther League Wed. evening.
Keller Memorial Nd )! "a ave x i so IS
pastor-Preaching Il: Sunday school, $50;
evening service. $50. by the Y. p S. c. E
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Zio., 9Th and SITS. NV.
A1ON4 $50 am. Sunday school.
Sermons by Pastor Schmidt, 10 am. German
II am. and pm. english. l.. League
Thursday, 7:45 pm.
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
Allies warships re-enter Dardar
 el1es.

Allies warships re-enter Dardan-
 elles.
 Socialists speech creates wild
 scene in Reichstag.
 Ask Washington to stop Mexican
 disorder.
 Mrs. Foster protests against treatment. 2-can probe committee legally draw
 pay for work? 3--Whiteheads given four years each 4-Dissention among social demo-
 crats. 5---Letter on credits of vital interest.
 Committee impressed with boys
 school.
 To revolutionize care of convicts.
 Tell of buying policies from Greer. 6-Dutch Queen has but one purpose. 7-Illiteracy in Alabama. 8-The theatres. 9-How a working girl cut her own
 salary. io--Moving pictures of Fashion Week
 will be shown this week 11-Captain Hobson at the Orpheum. l3-Orphans of war well cared fer. 14-Sports. 16--Automoble gossip. 17--Genius hidden in every man. 21-Federal treasury deficit will not
 be over $76.000.000. 22--Grand jury report for January
 term. S3-Markets. 24-Strange illness of Duke of Rox-
 burghe 2s--Jitneys and transportatioa. 26 and 29- Society. 227--The book shelf. 2s---Ned Brace and editorial comment. BOA wise mother. 31-Dolly's Dialogues. 32-A corner in ancestors section. 41- -l4-Comic supplement,
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ONE MILLION PIGS ARE BILLETED ON
 BELGIAN PEOPLE
Reduced Rates by the Week" Is Way Belgians Characterize Pay for
 Upkeep of Animals

Brussels. Belgium, March 20.-(vsa Lon don, 3:03 D. m.)--One million German pigs have been billeted on Inc civilian popula- tion of Belgium who must be fed from their output and must care for them without distinction es to class in billeting the swine. One of the wealthiest inhabi- tants of Brussels has been compelled to luke 12 buck hound hogs on what ho styles reduced rates by the weeH."
 His poorest neighbors have at least ono pig to family. Fer sometime there have been reports of a shortness of fod- der in Germany whereas the amount in Belgium is nearly normal. Belgians, how ever. are concerned lest the importation of pigs may result in a further depletion of the scanty supply of food necessary for the people.
 With their customary thoroughness, the German authorities have devised an elab- crate system of billeting the pigs and obtaining reports as to their condition. The distribution system has broken down occasionally, however, with the result that occupants of apartment houses and flats have found themselves saddled with the care of several brood animals
 The billeting regulations include pro- visions for compulsory health reports, aud vital statistics.
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FISNER DECLARES HE
 VOTED TWENTY-TWO
 TIMES IN ONE DAY
Tells of Fraudulent Use of Ballot in Trial of Terre Haute Election Case-Was Paid Dollar
 for Vote

Indianapolis. March 2o.-A record for voting of 22 times in one day was claimed by Fred Fisher, who testified today in the trial of the Terre Haute election case. Fisher told of his work on November 3, 1914, with smile and caused a laugh, which was joined in by Judge Anderson, after he had had the witness repeat the number. Fisher said he confined his operations to three precincts and with one exception re ceived s1 for each time he voted. He said he was cheated out of the other dollar "as the paymaster said had enough money already" Fisher was cnly challenged once during the day, he said
 Fisher and others. who today de- scribed alleged fraudulent voting in which they participated last Novem- Der in Terre Haute, have pleaded guilty.
 Evidence bearing on the alleged training school for witnesses which United States District Attorney Frank c. Daley described in his opening statement. also was introduced today.
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MRS. FOSTER CLAIMS GERMAN OFFICERS
 ROBBED HER OF GOLD
Sister of Secretary of the Treasury Complains to AmbassadOr-Berlin
 Explains Case

Berlin. March 2i.--tvia London. 4:2S q. m)-Mrs Mona McAdoo Foster sister of the American Secretary of the Treas tered formal complaint with the Amer ican ambassador that the police had come to her house on March and forced her. under threat of searching the apartment, to surrender 29o0 marks ($725) in gold which she had stored away for emer- gency. The ambassador immediately had the complaint put into affidavit form pre- paratory to making demand on the Ger man foreign office for the return of the money. Mrs. Foster claimed that she had surrendered the money only when convinced that it was useless to resist, but did so under protest and received a receipt which she cashed for paper money
 Without waiting for the complaint the German authorities immediately began an investigation. This disclosed that the gold had been illegally purchased at d premium by Angelo Scarpa, an adopted brother of Mrs Foster, with whom she had been residing here for several months. The brother, in a sworn statement to the police, declared that he had bought the gold from milkman for 1 per cent premium, not knowing that it was in violation of the law. He said he had n- tended to go to the United Statss and had heard that tickets could be pur- cha sed only with gold. Later. he changed his mind and concluded to remain in Berlin.
 Mr. Scarpa signed an affidavit that the money had been surrendered voluntarily to the authorities and that he was con- vinced Mrs. Fosters limited knowledge of the German language had led her to mistake the possibly brusque over-zeal- ousness Of the police for threats.
 The iReichbank on Saturday sent. Mrs. Foster message saying that gold was at her disposal at any time of need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
JAP ADMIRAL BIDS
 DANIELS COOLEY

Washington, March 20.--Secretary Daniels received today farewell mes sage from Admiral Dewa of the Jap anese navy, who is at San Francisco representing his government at the Panama Pacific exposition, saying:
 T am about to depart from your country. but before I do so permit me to express my deep gratitude to you for your kindness and cordiality. will return with message of your good assurance that 1t will cement our friendly relations and I hope to see you soon in Japan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
ORDER
 BUSINESS OFF

Washington. March 20.-The intcrna- tional money order business of the postal service fell off 33 Ia per cert during the first quarter of the fiscal year 1915, according to a statement issued today by Charles A. Krau, aud itor for the department During the three months 554,23S international or iders were issued amounting to Si5,164,- 753. the statement adds. a decrease Of 349,225 in number, and $10,250,T5 T53 in, amount from. the figures for the same period in 1914. Money order business with several European countries was discontinued at the outbreak of the war
 Total postoffice expenditures for the same period were S72,576.654 and rev cnues 465,877.035, an increase Of s5,- 421.T95 in expenditures and Sl,45s.271 in revenues over 1914 figures for the game period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
CUBAN CRUISER
 BRINGS REFUGEES

Havana, March 20.-The Cuban cruiser Cuba arrived here today with refugees from Progreso, Yucatan, whence she had been sent to extend aid to Cuban citizens The Cuba had 437 passengers on board, including S3 persons transferred from the cruiser Des Moines, which was lying off Progreso. Almost all the refugees are Mexicans. including some of the richest men in Yucatan, and more than half of the total are women and children.
 The refugees travelled from Merida to Frogreso on special train. They re- ported that immediately after their de- parture from Merida, followers of Gen. eral Carranza entered the city and began sacSing it. They also declared Carranza adherents were burning, saclking and shooting indiscriminately throughout Yucatan.
 The French consul at Progreso and his family were among the refugees.
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THE WAR SITUATION

tonight "Aong points wasr
  parof "The Przemys yesterday easy
  retired" Iowin statem was dtoniqht
  the frontier 
  Inhabi bitantst he
  slssued by
  attempted night attack which abie during the Friday attack to
  ntraton of erma
 
  Epsrass"
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GENERAL SCOTT WITH. TSE-NE-GAT IN TOW IS ON WAY TODENVER
Recalcitrant Piute Indian Yields to Army COmman- der and Revolt Is
 Brought to End

Denver, March 20.--tceneraI Scott. chief of staff or the army, sccompnn niel by Tse-Nc-Gat. u Flute Indian want ed by the federal authorities for murr- der, "oId PoIi.v his father. Chief Posey ana the lafter's son. arrived in Bluff, Utah. late today, According to tains News from Bluff.
 General Scott entered the Indian country two weeks ago to seek to pac- fly recalcitrant Flutes who Were aid ing Tse-Ne-Gat in resisting arrest.
 A posse of federal deputies under gently made an unsuccessful attempt to arrest the Indian and in d battle between the posse and the Flutes d member of the posse and two Indians were killed and several were wounded Six Indians were captured and one of the member was later shot dead whilo attempting to escape.
 General Scott. accompanied only ly his aide. an orderly and Navajo guides left Bluff 10 days ago in an effort to induce the Indians to surrender Details of how he got the leaders of the band to return with him have not 6een received here.
 After the battle with the posse the Flutes were said to have retreated into the rough country southwest of Bluff and near the Utah-Arizona bor- der. General Scott and his party were unarmed and left Bluff with tho iu- tention of seeking a conference at which General Scott hoped to induce the leaders to surrender without fur ther resistance.
 Marshal Nebekers posse, composed of frontiersmen of eastern Utah and southwestern Colorado. was ordered home two days ago. Marshal Nebeker was said to have left for Salt Lake City today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
TO TAKE CHARGE
 OF RED CROSS

Washington. March 2o--To take command of the American Red Cross work behind the Russian battle lines. pr. Harry w. Snively of Columbus. O.. sails from New York tomorrow with II American nurses on the steamer BergensfJord for Kieve.
 The nurses. who take the places of other American nurses. include Mss Hattie Reinhardt of Stanley, N. c.
 In the last few days the American Red Cross has made a number of heavy shipments of medical and sur gical relief supplies to the foreign Rcd Cross organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
IS INVESTIGATING
 BREAD SITUATION

New York, March 20.-Mrs. Julian Heath. president of the Housewives league. who has been visiting In Phil adelphia in pursuance of the leagues investigation of the bread situation. wired headquarters here today she had made an "amazing discovery" She found. she says. that a 22h ounce loaf of bread Is sold in the Quaker City for 5 cents a Ssh ounce loaf of extra quality for 10 cents. and 19 buns for z cents.
 Consumers here" Mrs. Heath says in her telegram. "are to be congrat- u1ated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
VICE PRESIDENT IS
 IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, March 20.--vice Pres ident Thomas R. Marshall arrived here today with his party to take part fin the formal dedication of the Panama Pacific exposition as the representa- tive of President Wilson, and later to participate in similar ceremonies at the Pnama-Pacific exposition at San Diego, Cal.
 Others of the party are Mrs Mar shall, Secretary of the Interior Frank lin K. Lane and Mrs. Lane, Adolph $. Miller, member of the federal reserve board. and Mrs. Miller, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D.. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 They will remain until next Satur- Gay
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Unfavorable Weather, How ever, Prevents Bombard- ment-Other Ships to Re place Those Sunk
TURKS CONFIDENT
 FORTS AND MINES
 ARE IMPROBABLE
Fighting Continues on All Frontiers, But No Impor- tant Operations Are Re- ported Taking Place

London, March 20.-C0:15 p. m.) Undaunted by the loss of the battle ships Bouvet, Ocean and Irresistible. the allies are proceeding with their at tempt to force the Dardanelles, confi- dent of success.
 The Turks, however, express confi- dence that the forts and the mines in the straits will be able to keep out the allies ships.
 The French battles1ip Henri " and the British battleships Queen and Implacable arc on their way east to replace the ships sunk by the mines. and those ships which were damaged are undergoing repairs on the spot. Thus. within, a few days at the latest the fleet will be as formidable as ever, while the Russian Black sea squadron AN believed to be ready to CO., operate.
 Except in the case of the Bouvet, of whose crew only 64 were saved, casual ties suffered in the bombardment of Thursday are said to be light. The Brit ish admiralty tonight published the losses among the officers of the Irresistible, and although the ship was sunk and the crew had to be transferred under hot fire, the list contains the names of only four officers killed and one severely wounded
 Re-Enter Straits
 Part of the fleet re-entered the straits yesterday. but owing to unfavorable weather the bombardment of the day be- .3 1,,I,l 10 only object of tho warships was to pre- vent the Turks from repairing the dam age already done.
 The edmiraIty states tf;tt steps are being taken to deal with the mines, but experts warn the public that so long as the Turks have mines to set free in the stroHg current which rushes through the straits the ships will be exposed to the danger. The direction of the currents, of course, is known, but with big fleet operating, some of the ships must enter the area thus mined, and, lying across the straits to fire broadsides, offer a large target to floating explosives
 The intentions as to the landing of a force are closely guarded, but it is known that an ermy of considerable size is ready to attack the Turkish forces along the Dardanelles when the admirals advise that the moment has arrived.
 Although fighting of more or less in- tensity Is always in progress along the eastern and western fronts, there have been no very important operations in the last few days
 Claim Successes
 The Germans claim small successes against the British near St. Eloi and against the French at Notre Dame de IorcIte. north of Arras, and to have
 
 bagne. the Argonne forest and the Vosges Bur the French communications issued to- day. says nothing of sufficient importance to report has happened
 In North Poland there have been sev- eral affairs of the outposts but neither army apparently is attempting any large operations while the ground remains soft unless the Russian movement turns out to be more important than it at present ap' pears to be, namely, cavalry raid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
SUFFERING FROM
 THE LACK OF FOOD

Easel Switzerland, March 20.-(via Paris, 5:3o D. m.)-People of the prn- cipality of Liecesten, which declared It's neutrality at wars outbreak, are suffer- ing from lack of food. The government of the principality appealed to Switzerland and seven carloads of grain were sent which, it is estimated will sup ply bread for the whole population-s5me 10 000-for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
FRENCHMEN FIGHT
 DUEL WITH SWORDS
Dispute Over Official Business Leads to Encounter on Field of
 Honor

Paris. March 2o.-ts:35 a. m)--A duel with swords. resulting from dis pute about official business, was fought in the park of country house yes- terday by NJ Chapron, prefect Of the department of the Marne, and Maurice Fol Roger, mayor of Epernay. Chap eron was wounded in the left arm and Roger in the right wrist abter a long and furious encounter. The adYersaries refused to be reconciled after the com bat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
TORPEDOES SUNK
 SHIPS, SAYS TURKEY
Hard Seven Hour Fight Ends With Success for Our Forts, Says
 Official Report

Constantinople, March 20.-(Via Berlin by wireless to London, a. m..)--An off, ficial statement issued from Turkish headquarters says the sinking of British and French warships in the Dardanelles twas due to torpedoes'' and adds:
 "A hard seven-hour fight ended with success for our forts. Beyond slight damage to the earthworlss no damage was dine the Qualifications"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
TIRED OF SUPPORTING CHILDREN MAN THREW
 THEM OUT OF WINDOW
Samuel Liebman Admits Killing Two Small Children, According to Philadelphia Detectives--Is
 Placed Under Arrest

Philadelphia, March 20.-Samuel Lieb- that city with throwing his two small children out of q fifth story window, re- sulting in the death of one and the seri- ous injury Of the other was arrested here tonight.
 Liebman admitted his identity and, ac- ccrding to detectives, said he threw the children out of the window because he was tired of supporting them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Foreign Trade Decreases

Paris, March 20.-4:40 D. m.)-Foreign trade of France during January and Feb ruary decreased 632, ,0oo,O00 francs t$126, 400, !. GOO 8 month, equally divided between exports and imports compared with last year. The decrease in the first five months of the war was at the rate of S20, eco. 900 francs ($164, ,000, ,O0O) a month. These figures are taken to indicate a revival in trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Ranches Looted

Eagle Pass. Tex. March ao.-It was stated hero today by Mexicans arriving from the interior that the La Maroma, Ermeraldo and Pensimient ranches. the former owned by D. ]. woodward of San Antonio and tho others by EngliBh in- tcrests. were footed March is by yillA uoops-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Miss Hannah Moore Dead

Gettysburg. March 2o--Aiiss Hannah Moore. 91 years old, an original Daugh- ter If the American Revolution. died at Ter home here today as a result of fall down stairway. Her father. George Moore, was . teamster in the continental army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Georgia Defeated

Athens, Ga., March 20.-The Buffalo FederalS defeated the University of Geor- gia. 9 to 1, here today. Krapp and Fhmke pitched for Buffalo