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The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
BOARD :.
TO TRY OUSTED
C. n. THOMPSON
Jefferson Principal, Sus-
pended on Intoxication
Charge, to Be Given
Hearing.

The Board OF Education yesterday
afternoon In the Franklin School re,
ferred the case Of Principal Charles
n. Thompson. Of the Jefferson School,
suspended for driving an automobile
while under the influence of liquor to
the Corporation Counsel for the for
mutation of charges. The trial prob
ably will be held next week, with the
board members sitting as Jurors.
veteran Teacher suspended,
Miss J. NJ. Cropper, colored. teacher
Of class four. Deanwood school and a
teacher Of thirty years experience was
suspended on the ground Of pedagogi-
cal inefflciency. Roscoe c. Bruce, as
sistant superintendent, said that Miss
Choppers inability to teach recently
had become acute and the vital in
teFests OF the children demanded her
suspension,
w. Calvin Chase. editor of the Bee,
q negro publication. appeared before
the board In her behalf. Mrs. Susie
Root Rhodes and Miss COralie +.
Cook voted against the suspension.
Superintendent Ernest l.. Thurston
was authorized to use the school ma
chinery In cooperating with govern
ment agencies.
Superintendent Thurston's recon-
mendations that a bank be opened in
Mckinley Manual Training School and
q community center organized at the
E. V. Brown school were approved.
Shifts In school Stan.
Changes in the school personnel fol-
low:
Appointments Margaret Elkins.
clerk Glass ! in financial office: Mrs
c. II. Johnston, temporarily, as teach
er, First grade. Buchanan; r. ]. Me-
gown. temporarily. as teacher of do
mestic science; Joseph Snowden, la
borer. at Dunbar; Richard Burrell, la
borer, at Gales.
Resignation accepted of B. f. EgIi,
teacher First grade at Buchanan
school; Frank Weaver. laborer at
Dunbar High.
Promotions-From three nights 10
hve nights: w. 7. Jackson, principal
at Dunbar High; F. j. Douglass.
teacher: w. w. Hall. teacher; Mrs,
c. a. AlstOn. teacher: G. f. c. Hayes,
teacher; Robert Beverley, engineer
James Smiler, janitor; Toussant
Thomas, fireman.
Leave of absence, one year-MiIdred
Gordon (War Service). teacher of do
mestic science.
Change of name-Miss A. l. Worm.
&. ley. teacher Glass . at Garnet, tc
Mrs. "A. w. Davis.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
Gave HISLIFE
TO SAVE CREW
OF U.S.SHIP
Gunner Throws Explosives
Overheard Just Before
Vessel Is Torpedoed.

osneAd X. Ingram ca rly walked
into the arms Of death. wing his
life that the ship on whiI, he vss
. gunner might be saved.
The story Of this bit Of -oisru
which saved the United State 60
stroyer CassiR. toTpsdosd by z
man submarine but later towed 10
port. was made public yesterday by
the Navy DepsTtment
Ingram, who RANKED a. . gunneFa
mate, first class. was on duty at bis
gun when. on October Is, q torpedo
was sighted headed for the stern Of
the Cassin
He had the opportunity Of saving
himself" says the department, ''as
he saw the torpedo coming toward
the stern Of the ship where his gun
was located
Could Have saved seif.
Ingram however, with exceptional
presence Of mind. realized the sddi-
tional danger II the torpedo struck
the stern OF the ship where certain
high explosives were placed. and in
stead of going forward and SAVING
himself, be deliberately went aft 20
throw these charges overheard before
the torpedo struck.
The department considers that In
gram sacrificed his life IN peFfOrm-
ing a duty which he believed would
save his ship and the lives Of the
officers and men on board"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27

The Dominicsn Republic Is an al
most unexplored field for the sale Of
windmills. which are needed badly.
The country is devoted 70 agrioultu-
raj pursuits, and at present anti
qCated methods are used for irriEa-
ti'n. Personal representation and an
advertising campaign in the newspa-
pers Of the republic would be needed
to develop the business.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
US. PROTECTS
WATER FRONT
IN new YORK
Troops to Shoot Unless Or
ders to Halt Are
Obeyed.

Orders were sent from the War
Department yesterday afternoon to
the commanding officer at Governors
Island to furnish a military guard for
the Chelsea and Southern Pacific
piers in New York.
The troops, two companies strong,
will establish a deadline 100 yards
from the piers on the land side. Their
orders will be to permit no one to
pass without q written order. Then
instructions call for them to order
any one attempting to do so to halt.
II the order is not obeyed they are
to repeat II. II 1t Is still ignored they
are to fire.
The orders were issued after a con-
ference between Brig. Gen. Carter
and officials of the Department of
Justice. 1t had been announced on
Saturday evening by the committee
on Public Information that a mill
tary guard was to be established
along the entire Manhattan water
front at midnight Saturday. The
first the War Department knew of
this plan, II was stated yesterday,
" as NhEh IL was pIlhNcu NllC gun
day newspapers. That was the rea-
son no guard appeared at midnight
Saturday.
When the question was brought be-
fore the department yesterday why
the troops failed to put in an appear
ance at the scheduled time, Gen. Car
ter said to reporters:
You evidently have been misin-
formed Of the governments inten-
tiOns."
Two Important Piers.
The only information, or misinfor-
nation We had was contained in a
seven-page statement issued by the
Creel Committee Saturday night"
''Oh, did they make a statement?
We didn't know anything about it,"
After the conference yesterday Gen.
Carter declared that it was not the
present intention to establish a pa
troll on the entire waterfront. The
Chelsea ard Southern Facifc piers. he
stated, were the ones mos, in use for
government shipments at the present
time and would be placed under
guard. Later the guard would be
extended. but" he declared. we are
not going to proceed with such speed
that tralic will be interrupted" Gen.
Carter pointed out that guards pre-
viOusly had been established at vari-
Gus piers on New York harbor.
The area under military patrol will
comprise about fifteen city blocks. The
space between the piers will not be
patrOlled by soldiers, but civilian and
other guards.
The military guard will be main
tanned. il was stated, until such time
aS the proposed Home Defense League
Is organized and can take over the
work of the soldiers. This is to be
an organization of 10000 volunteers,
for service on American soil only, or
gHn.zation plans for which are at
present before Secretary Of War
7 fEktr.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
Three Persons Killed
AS Train Leaves Track

Tulsa. Okla, Nov. sG-Three persons
were killed when a Frisco passenger
train was wrecked today between Sa-
pulpa and Henrietta near here.
Two rails were chained across the
track and the engine OF the train
crashed into the obstruction. turning
1t completely over. according to the
report received here.
The dead
]. X. Robertson. engineer. Bert Ford,
fireman, and w. ii. Hire, student fire
man.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
FEAR PROPERTY LOSS
BELOW RIO GRANDE

Cincinnati. Nov. 26-American busi-
ness interests are giving serious con-
sideration TO the provisions Of the new
Mexican constitution affecting the
ownership Of property in Mexico by
foreigners. The provisions are very
drastic and. in the opinion of some,
will AFFECT the complete contiScation of
property owned by foreigners.
To prevent this and protect this
property. the American Bankers AS
sUciatiOn. of which Charles 4. Hinsch,
OF the Fifth-third National Bank. of
this city, is the president, has taken
the matter up.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
Dismembered Regiment
Again to Be Split Up

Camp Hancock, Ga. Nov. S.-The
lOlst Cavalry. First Pennsylvania,
which within three weeks has been
dismembered and integrated, will be
dismembered again and scattered
through various units in the Twenty
eighth division, according 10 an order
received today from the War DEPART
ment. The announcement has filled
the regiment with gloom. 1t is be-
lieVed here that the troops will be
assigned to the artillery brigade ana
the engineer regiment
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
MARK TWAIN
Last |ISsa|.
kgaz2s2s:ZE

We have been glad and for to
offer Mark Twan works. well bound well printed and altogether well
low price And with deep regret discontinue that
offer.
The of paper of CLOTH of everything that the making
books has climbed unhedof heights We should have raised
these books but for Mark Tw sake the low
possible The last that could reasonable price about
be used up
there made they will have be made higher
price Don't wait Get your sen
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
"Hey 70m-
T0mSaWyer!''

HOWN the centuries will ring that small boys cry.
- To the laughter and Of and womeno small boys
and grls-h has rung around the world.
You have laughed often Huckebery Finn and Tom Saw
yhave you stopped think how much Of thought
Mark Twain has put these books? How much Of himse-of
his boyhood he has put into ragged mxedp Iovable Huk
Fnn-nto irresistible Tom Sawyer?
For Mark Twain was just such boy himself poor boy on the
Mississippi full of mischief, hope and fear
And Mark Twain walked with the kings Of the earh-kngs
crowned and uncowned-kngs of empres-of Ietes-of art
That poor small Mississippi River boy walked such broad and
brilliant highway with flags flying and crowds following after And
still the crowds ows he loved-no worshpped the far ends
Of the EARTH and ilest village and farmsophiscaed
Fifth Avenue and simple country school boy ground
In
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
'Doc" Cooks Home Scorched.

New York, Nov. 26.-Fire today
badly damaged the house In Will
iamsburg formerly occupied by DR..
Frederick Cook. who claimed to have
discovered the North Pole.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
$4,000 ENGINEERS STRIKE.

London, Nov. 26.-Because their en-
ployers refused to recognize the
union shop stewards, about 5000
Coventry engineers struck today.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
A New Service

1.-The Washington Herald want
ad department serves those who
use it-because it reaches more
homes than any other morning
newspaper.
THAT The Herald may more
fully serve its readers. the
strangers who have come
amongst Us, and its advertisers,
it will begin a Free Listing serv-
ice whereby those in search of
homes may be placed in i'm
mediate touch with those who
have homes to lease or sell.
This service is intended to
benefit those who are "at their
wits end" on the Room. Apart
ment and House hunt. now in
vogue in Washington. See ihe
coupon on the classified ad page.
Use i'll 1T IS FREE.
4Let US help you to help your
self.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
MOBILE CONQUERED BY LOCAL '. M. [. A.
MitchelPs Boys Play Good Game and Win by
 g to g Count

Central r. M C. A. won an exciting game last night from the Mobile Y. NJ. C. A.. the final count being 92 to 23. The passing of both teams was good and some sensational field goals were rung to add to the beauty of the game
 The locals played good game their Coach Mitchell used several of his substitutes and the first squad showed that it had received good workouts in preparation for the game.
 The first half ended 22 to in fla vor of the locals. who played great and consequently appeared lost In the second half however, things changed considerably, Mobile playing great game and the tY'' losing practically all of their form.
 The game ended, however, with the locals still 9 points to the good.
 The work of Steber of Mobile fea tured He was a wonder on long shots and played a good floor game. His passing was responsible for a number of Mobiles goals. Harsh played the best game for the locals, while Bow ron and Brooks also performed well.
 The lineup and Summary; Birming- ham-L. Smith (4), Henley CD, Brooks 10). and Norton CD. forwards; Bow ron C0), center; F. Smith (4), Harsh and Greenwood, guards. Mobile-Crer- shaw (9) and Steber (S), forwards: Phillips (4) center; Cochrane (2) anJ Lacey, guards. Referee, Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
R|DGEWAY CASE IS
 IN HANDS OF JURY
Jury Failed to Reach an Agreeme,s Last Night
 and Went to Hotel

After delberating until a late hour last night, the jury in whose hands rests the fate of Bertha Kidgeway. negro, charged with the murder of Mrs. B. M. Wilkes, failed to reach an agreement and were sent to a hotel for the night by Judge W. E. Fort. The woman was in- dicted for the murder of Mrs Wilkes. who was killed several months ago near the old reservoir at Twenty-third street and Fourteenth avenue, north, while in the company of w. K. wheelock.
 The case was tried before Judge w. E. Fort and consumed nearly two days hearing the testimony Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate represented the state and c. P. Beddow and Roderick Beddow the defendant.
 The defendant did not deny firing the shots that killed Mrs. Wilkes but claimed the shooting was accidental, stating that she had been assaulted by a negro man and that when she fired she thought she was again about to be attacked. She also stated that she shot to frighten the man off and did not know that Mrs. Wilkes was near.
 w. K. Wheelock testified that he was with Mrs. Wilkes when she was shot stating that she had asked him to see her on business matter and that they walked toward the old reservoir to talk the matter over. He stated they were sitting down at the time of the shooting and that Mrs. Wilkes was shot from the rear He gave the details of the shooting, stating that after Mrs. Wilkes had been shot he rushed toward the ne- gro woman and took the pistol from her when she ran and succeeded in escaping
 Other witnesses for the state testified as to the statement of the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01

stronger Wednesday. Although a saline solution has been administered for 4S hours, his attendants denied that this was a positive indication that no fur ther hope is held out for his recovery. The solution merely gave strength which could not be obtained as nourishment and could not be administered because of the complications.
 Judge Pelham has been conscious throughout the crisis and has talked with friends who called at the nfirmary His power of resistance has not been great and this has operated against him. Other Montgomery physicians were called into consultation Tuesday night the wound resulting from the operation was re- opened and treated and Judge Pelham rallied at once. If nourishment is not prevented by the complications it is be- lfeved he can recover
 When Judge Pelham went to the hos pital for the operation he was not suf- fering, but had been advised by surgeons that an operation should be performed sooner or later and that the sooner the better. He decided upon this time be- cause the first call of divisions by his court for the 1916-17 term had been com pleted.
 Mrs. Pelham has been ill in an in firmary in North Carolina for a year and has not been advised of the condition of her husband. It is feared that the shock would further endanger her health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
WONDERFUL SALE TO
 CLOSE ON SATURDAY
Worlds Greatest Piano Manufactur- CTS Have Contributed to
 Unprecedented Sale

Announcement is made that the Seals Piano company's unprecedented sale will positively close on Saturday. Special concessions are to be made in prices which at the present time are at the sensational point when the quality of the instruments shown are to be considered. as the worlds great est manufacturers of pianos have con tributed to this wonderful sale. For prices see ad on another page
 This sale presents the lowest pos sible prices, the easiest terms imag- inable and it is indeed the occasion or rather the opportunity to place long wished for instrument into the home where the young folks may gain the benefit of a musical education as well as the other pleasures it brings. It is well worth while to call at the rooms on First avenue above Twentieth street. and look over the wonderful display
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
CAPT. ]. ). DICKSON
 ELECTED PRESIDENT
JeffersOnian Democrats Perfect Organization and
 Elect Officers

Permanent organizat tion was effect ed and officers chosen at the meeting of the Jeffersonian Democratic league Judge John c. Pugh. The meeting was well attended and much enthusiasm prevailed. Constitution and bylaws were adopted and with the election of officers the organization was com pleted. Capt. J. D. Dickson, one of the founders of the league, was chosen as it's first president.
 Judge Thomas M. Rogers presided and introduced W. s. Pritchard, a well known Birmingham attorney, swho made the principal address of the evening, having for his theme the democracy of Jefferson. Tine young at torney made a rousing address, which was received with enthusiasm. Other speeches were made by the newly elected officers and others. Officers were elected as follows:
 Capt. J. D. Dickson, president; Dr. H. A. Elk kourie. first vice president; Dr. E. L. Edmondson, second vice president; Joseph Stack. secretary; T J. ONeill. treasurer; J. Morgan Flow CTS, assistant secretary. The board of directors is composed of Judge c. c. Nesmith. Fred Perigoni. S. J. Beggs, Capt. R. V Davis, Johns; J. M. Nor ris, J. C. Mcbride. R. M Mathews, Sol Caheen, George Triantes, Judge R. A. Statham R. E. Gill T. M. Rogers, M. c. Woods Leeds s. E. Lewis, Capt F. W. Beall, McCalla; H. K. Ware, pr. c. H. Kiddey. Fairfield; Fred Baker, Brighton: pr. F. H. Wallace, Ingle- nook; Adam Pow Ensley; w. H. Barn. hard, Pratt City; Dave Kelso, Vivian J. H. Chandler, Pinson; George Van diver, Palos, and Dr. S. S. Blair, Flat Ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
NEWS OF ENS[EY

Funeral services over the remains of T. J. Barrett. aged 62, who died Tues day, were held yesterday afternoon from the residence of his son, J. c, Barrett Remains will be shipped to Douglasville, Ga. this morning for in- ternent
 The deceased was one of the po- neer citizens of this district He was a familiar figure in Ensley and leaves a number of friends and relatives to mourn his death. He is survived by two sons. J. C. and T. L. Barrett, both of this city.
 News was received here yesterday of the death of Eddie Tomlinson at Fl Paso on Monday. Tomlinson was a member of Troop D. First Tennessee cavalry. He was a resident of Birming- ham and was we'll known in this dis trict.
 The fourth anniversary of the Ems ley Community House was celebrated by most enjoyable reception yester- day afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. A demonstration of the work accom- pllSneu Dy the children Tn the hO1Ge during the past year made favor able impression on those who at- tended
 Refreshments were served to about 800 admirers of the institute in this district A number of presents were given to the home, including a piano from the Ensley Methodist church The home was formerly known as the Wesley House, and is located at Four teenth street and Avenue H, Ensiey. A large number of children are cared for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
JOHN HORNADY TO RENEW NEGOTIATIONS

John Hornady may be some negotiator but he hasn't had that ditch" dug at East Lake.
 However, he admitted that he was ''mobilizing his forces and was hopeful that either Commissioner Barber or Truss would agree to have the work done and the swamp drained.
 Commissioner Truss feels that he ought to have right to break diplomatic re- lations.
 T have one team at East Lake and Commissioner Barber has four'' said Mir. Truss. Now, I can't exactly understand why I should surrender my only team for this work, when he has four at least.''
 Despite the disparity, Mr. Hornady does not view the task as herculanean and will renew negotiations ac an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
ILLINOIS FIVE IS
 VICTOR OVER CLUB
Chicago Team Shows Great Individual Form and
 Wins Easily

The Illinois Athletic club completed their southern tour last night at the Birmingham Athletic club by scoring Q 40 to IS victory over the local quin- tet in one of the cleanest games wit messed on the local court this year. The visitors played great ball, but , their teamwork was sadly off form.
 As individuals each member of the team stands out as a star, especially Captain Al Pressler and Elliott, whose work was the best seen here in re- cent years. The Illinois five's team work was broken up, due to the stren- day night. which, according to mem bers of the team, was the toughest they had ever participated in.
 The Illinois five came to Birming ham last night booked as a champion aggregation. They played true to form. The locals had their strongest lineup of the season in the field, but it gave the Chicagoans but little oppo- sition
 The work of the locals showed inn provement. Their passing was good at times, but lacked the consistency which mak es a winning team. The
 
 was good
 Tommy McGowan played the star game for the locals. He was in the fight throughout. Charlie Jones, at guard. was the bulwark in the de- fense. He protected one side of the field eXcellently. link Gillian was com pletely off, while capable center could not be found. The showing of the locals. however, was pleasing to tbn a inrify of
 The first half ended with the score 16 to '. The locals threatened several times in the final half to jump into the lead but always ceased activities when within one or two points of the Illinois score. It was good game, however. and shows the local fans just how southern basketball teams stack up against a team of worlds cham pionship calibre. Illinois played the three best teams in the south and won over all, and without being seriously pressed.
 The work of Referee T. C. Young was exceedingly good last night and won the praise of the Chicago boys The lineup and summary: 1llinois-Griesel and Elliott, for wards; Cochrane, center; Frieling and w. Pressler, guards.
 Birmingham-McGow and Brazel- ton, forwards; Baker, center; Gillian and Jones. guards.
 Substitutions Montgomery for Brazelton. Hahn for Baker. Strange for Hahn, A. Pressler for Griesel
 Field Goals-McGowan 2, Montgom- cry 2, Gillian l. Griesel 4, Elliott 4, A. Pressler f. Frieling A.
 Foul Goals-McGowan 8, Elliott 6. Griesel 9 Referee, Young. Time of halves, 20 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-01
CATARRH MUST
 BE CURED !!

The most common mistake made in the treatment of Ca tarrh is in directing all effort toward the symptoms, rather than the source of the disease. The inflammation of the mem- branes in the nose and air pas sages, causing the head to be- come stopped up, and making 1t difficult to breathe, is but an indication of the disease. In other words, this is not the dis ease itself, but nature $ method of informing the victim that he has been attacked. You may treat Catarrh all your life with sprays, atomizers, touches and similar local applications and you will never be really rid of the disease.
 The burning question, then, is: "How Can I Get Rid of Catarrh?" You have doubt less used numbers of local rem edies, and like every other suf- ferer, you have foundEout that they are nothing but make shifts and do you no permanent good. s. s. s. has proven high ly successful in the treatment of Catarrh, because the real seat of the disease is in the blood, and there is no disorder oe the blood which does not promptly yield to this great vegetable remedy.
 $. s. s. goes direct to the seat of the disease and routs out from the blood every vestige of impurity. No disorder of the blood can remain in competition with s. s. s. It simply eradicates and eliminates every germ of Catarrh from the blood, after which the irritated mucous membranes promptly heal and the sufferer once more enjoys perfect freedom from this annoying disease.
 Our medical department will gladly give you all necessary information about the treatment of your own indi- vidual case, for which no charge will be made. Write today to the Swift Specific Co.,, 2S Swift Laboratory, At lanta. Georgia.