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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

made preparations for the enlargement of
 the navy by a great appropriation. But | the inherent slowness of construction will ! forestall these efforts. As to what part the army should play in the war, this | is a question most hard to answer. We
 must freak away from the traditional policy of raising armies by the volunteer 1 system We have assumed that re-
 public of freemen could raise an army, and that the patriotism of the freemen would make up for the lack of training Fighting is a science and the experience of the nations at war has taught us that
 universal military service is the most ef- | ficient system.
 The inherent defects of the volunteer ! system are that the flower of the land l is sacrificed because of lack of military preparedness"
 Declaring that the generals of the Uni ted States should know more about the profession of war than any other set of men, Mr., Taft urged that their recom-
 menda tion of universal military service for a continuous period of one year for l all young men between the ages of IS
 and 24 be adopted. This policy, he de- clared. would not commit the United States to a regime of miltarism. where ] the nation would be in 'strutting gold lace" and of 'fmperialistic views 1 The defect of the volunteer system. he said. was that the flower of the nation would be sacrificed. This would be over come by the system of universal military 1 service, which would give to the youth l of the country year of great educationa
 value; it would advise them that they owe an obligation to their country. But 1 one point that he emphasized was that | the American boy needed to be taught discipline and should be subordinated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

blame can be put on the chauffeur said J. T. Staples, 1431 Hayes street, father of the boys, who was a few yards in the rear of his sons when the accident occurred.
 "The automobile that struck my boys was going east and an unidentified auto mobile with strong headlights going west blinded both the boys and the taxicab driver and it was not the fault of Gins man" .......
 At an early hour this morning no ar rest had been made in connection with the accident but should either of the boys die Ginsman will be put under bond on charge of manslaughter, it is an- nourlced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
WE MIST PREPARE
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Martha J. Duncan

Mrs. Martha J. Duncan, aged 81 years, died at the residence of her son, W. J. Duncan, 1120 North Twenty eighth street, at 7:15 o'clock yesterday morning, follow ing g. 10 days illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The de- ceased Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Theo Poull and Mrs. W. II. Eaton; two sons, Dr. J. J. Duncan and w. J. Duncan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 25 1917

to those who defend the country from the attacks of-the enemy it should go also to those who aid the soldier who is wounded, disabled and incapacitated. We must see that these casualties do not result in permanent disability of wounded soldiers who have recovered and gone back to the firing line. The percentage is startling in showing how efficiency has prevented from dis ability the men of war. It should be our purpose to see that this instru- ment of relief is given widespread ef feet.
 ''rhe medical departments of the va- rous nations at war are inadequate to perform these duties. The German army the most efficient in the world has Red Cross department of 100000 Of this number, 3O0.000 are men and 700. GOO are women. The same thing Is true with France. England. and even Japan had a g1 eat first aid corps
 "A Red Cross department can be easily supplied with members. A campaign is now being conducted to increase the membership. Two years ago there were %, ,000 members. It is now upwards of 3O0,000. It is entitled to the support of the people of the United States. as it is the only lawful avenue by which medical aid can be rendered the forces of the nation"
 NATIONAL AIRS SACRED / In this crisis, the former President thinks that the 'Star-Spangled Banner America" and Dixie should be re- | garded as sacred. It should never be in potpourri of airs, he said As to the plans by which the League to Enforce Peace had formulated, he said that they were simple and feasible Fur thermore, he said that they had the SUD- port of President Wilson. the French premier, the German chancellor and the heads of many nations now engaged in the titanic war.
 When the war Is over, he said that the nations faced two alternatives: l. Some intimate arrangement by which the world might act together to prevent war; or,
 2. The formation or continuance of two armed leagues-armed to the teeth-and a menace to the world.
 Hopeful that the world would never see repetition of the present catastrophe. he stated that slis efforts in the south were to stimulate the propaganda and to give publicity to it's plans that the na- tion might be ready to act when the op- portunity came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

something worse than war. We are confronted with the problem of protecting our rights and uphold ing the honor and dignity of a na- ton. If we are to justify our right to he nation. we must do so by knowing what our rights are and intending to protect them at all hazards. We must defend our rights even if it pIunges into war. And 1t is inevitable. PresI- dent Wilson Is advancing the call for an imme ediate session of Con- gross to consider grave interna- tionaI auestions' forecast that the United States would enter the world conflict.
 ssWhat ought we to do. If we are in war. isn't 1t fndisputabIe that we must make our enemy fearful of us. We cannot conduct n finicky war. Ton can't be con- tent with counting the subma- rines sunk by our gunners. de- cIaring that we have sent more of their submarines to the bot tom of the ocean than they have sunk ships. We can't mark them on the board and keep tally, We must crush our enemies. And when we find other nations resisting the
 
 them in order that we may enforce the rules of decency, of humanity md of civilization.
 During the great war that had it's ad vent in August 1914. one nation with al imperial ruler has toppled over. If tn imperial government of another countr is toppled over. then we shall have long and enduring peace. Is there an, doubt but that we should ally ourselve with the entente powers, which hay shown that they have the moral fibre, eff and daring while bearing tn heaviest burden of unpreparedness? w must help them. It is our duty
 WE MUST PREPARE We cannot run private war of ou own. We ought to help them financial, and otherwise when the opportunit, should present itself. But, by preparinj ourselves, we must help principally. How shall we do that? Congress ha
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George E. Ward. president of the city commission. has called mass meeting next Saturday.
 Tn answer to a telegram by the presi. dent of the league seeking to have tho mayors of the larger cities to call mass meetings to aid the movement for uni- versal military service, Mir. Ward re. sponded that he would issue the call
 Next Saturday those favoring the in- stitution of the system which has the unqualified indorsement of former Presi- dent Taft the general staff and other leaders in the United States, will seek the aid of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
IS DEMOCRATIC METHOD

Tt is the most democratic method, for the rich and poor, high and low would have to serve their country at least one year" he professed.
 After discussing the great problems with which America is grappling, he an nounced his intention of telling what the plans of the league seeking the enforce ment of peace were.
 'The league is to be the outgrowth oi a contract signed by all the nations of the world that they will use their forces to preserve peace, by forcing all nations to present their troubles for adjustment, ' he explained. Tt proposes that all dis putes between nations shall be submitted to public hearing.
 'The first proposal is that there be a judicial court, to hear all disputes that may be adjudicated in accordance with the rules of law and equity.
 '"The questions that do not involve ques- tions of law shall be settled by council of conciliation and adjusted by it, by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Jefferson D. Davis

The remains of Jefferson D. Davis, III, aged years, who died several days ago at the residence of his uncle, w. R. Davis, Ills North Thirty-frst street, will be sent to Suylenville, N. Y, at g o'clock this morning by the Jonns Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by his parents.
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Mrs. Emma c. Eddins

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma c. Eddns, aged 43 years,
 who died Thursday morning at the family residence. 1215 Steiner avenue. West End, will be conducted from the residence at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Steve Eddins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

recommendation of a compromise. We do not intend to enforce the award or the compromise, but We do want every dis pute brought before a trib unal We do in- tend to enforce the procedure by which a judgment is brought about
 "The manner fin which future wars shall he prevented Is by the formation of league of nations after the cIosr of the war to maintain peace by their united economic and military power. Each nation must contribute it's quota of men to an international police power. It means merely that if any power declares war upon an- other without first submitting all disputes to n public hearing that the other nations of the world will by armed force rally to the aid of the nation threatened with Wnr.
 "The potential force of the power would he such that it would he necessary rarely to exercise It." One by one Mir. Taft weighed the ob- jections that had been raised against the plan
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I. s. Easterly

The remains of J. s. Easterly, aged
 l B years, who died Friday afternoon at
 his late residence, 4401 Avenue B, were sent to Knoxville Tenn, at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Johns Un- dertaking company.
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PLANS OF LEAGUE
 TO ENFORCE PEACE
Continued from Page One,

tCOntinued from Page One) ted States under the constitution has discharged his duty. It is his obligation to protect the rights of citizens at home and abroad. On the high seas the status of . sea. man on ship flying the flag of this country is the same as stand- ing unOv hfa hou,n rhorou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
John Fraser

Funeral services of John Fraser, aged
 81 years, who died at Il 80 o'clock Thurs day night, at the residence of his daugh-
 ter, Mrs. Arthur s. Hust, 1910 Cotton ave- nue, West End. were held from the Vine
 Street Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock
 yesterday morning Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is sur
 vived by two sons and one daughter.
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Toney Malino

The remains of Toney Malino, who made his escape from the county Jail last Tuesday morning. with six other prison CTS, and was killed a few hours later in the rear of the Birmingham college, were sent to Brooklyn. N. Y., at 1928 o'clock this morning by the Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Sister Laurentia Wagner

Sister Laurenta Wagner of St. Vim cents hospital died suddenly at 245 O clock yesterday morning of heart dis ease, at St. vincent's hospital. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Vim cents hospital at o'clock this afternoon, with intermert in the Southside Catholic cemetery. The Rev James E. Coyle, pas- tor of St. Paul's Catholic church. will officiate. The officers of the Catholic societies will serve pallbearers The Ladies of Charity will attend the funeral in a body. Sister Laurentia was GA years old and has been a member of the order for the last 46 years For the last F years she has been stationed at St. Vim cents. Before coming to Birmingham she was stationed at hospitals in Philadel- phia, Indianapolis, Boston, Baltimore and Mount Hope retreat.
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Ward Calls Mass Meeting

humor and brought forth rounds of ap- plause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
!. l.. Latham

The body of J. l.. Latham who was fatally wounded last Tuesday afternoon when David D. Overton was shot and instantly killed and died few hours later in local infirmary. will be sent to his former honle,> Newman, Ga, at [ o'clock yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Harry w. Brake

Funeral services over the remains of Harry w. Brake aged 40 years. who died Thursday night at his late residence, 1911 Fifth avenue, north, were held from the First Methodist church, at 2 o'clock yes terday afternoon. Interment folAwed in Elmwood cemetery.
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WORK OF RED CROSS

T am the central Chairman of this organization, appointed by the Presi- dent of the United States. It is the only one recognized by law, through which assistance to the army and navy of this country may be rendered You can do your part by subscribing to it's membership and taking a part in it's activities.
 "The idea of preparedness does not mean only the equipping of an army and navy, training it and sustaining it.. Making preparations for what war in evitably brings is involved. While our sympathy and gratitude does go out
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ADDRESSES CROWD
 AT THE LUNCHEON
Continued from Page One)

paign and in another I was an inter- something of the burden that a can didate has to carry. The local com mittees are always considerate when they look out for you. When the can- didate speaks 15 or 20 times day he learns how much the efforts of the committee are directed toward the comfort of the speaker. That is last They desire that as many people IS possible get to see him, even if he must destroy his vocal chords to sat isfy this desire.
 WAR IS UPON US
 "But seriously. my friends. war
 Is upon us. I do not think that
 anyone unless he be 'an optimist
 without any foundation at all can
 see an escape from war with Ger
 many. At is a very sad future to
 look to war when fits suffering,
 it's brutality and sacrifices are
 known to us all. It was known to
 all of your intimate family. at
 your very homes and firesides in
 the sixties.
 But war has more horrible features than devasation. This struggle has witnessed the ruthless sacrifice of men, women and children. In the civil war it was men we lost. But in the present war the women and children, who should have been protected from it's horrors. have yielded up their lives. Countries have been decimated. In Poland it is said there are no children under 6 years of age.
 "A man would be a fool or an ape to state that there are not worse things than war. The dishonorable yielding of national right, involving the lives or life of one of these per sons entitled to our protection be- cause we fear the ruthless military power of another nation would be far worse than the calamities of this cataclysm. War seems to be con- dition we cannot escape. Therefore. we should see how we can best meet it. One is by a union of sentiment t and feeling. This welding of senti- ment should bring together all sec tions and should let the President know that we stand squarely behind him. We should prepare to make our national force felt One of the ave- nues along which the feeling of patriot ism can find expression is in the American Red Cross
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
SOCCER MEDALS AWARDED
Adams Gets Srortsmanship Bndge
While ryder Coprs Medal for GREAT
est Improvement During ScnsOn.

I'm enthusiastic meeting Of soccer
nGy"tcss IN this city was held last
Richmond High School building at S04
East Marshall street. Speeches were
MADE, medals presented. and "a general
ect-togethcr affair was held.
y NJ Adams. Il player on the Old
Dominion team, Was awarded the medal
given for the most Gentlcmaniy and
sportsmanlite conduct displayed on the
soccer field during the past season.
RYDER. II player Of the same team. was
awarded the medal for the man show
ing the greatest Improvement in the
The champion Confederate team was
presented the silver trophy for landing
Ivan Mal,hy made the presentation
speech and COMMUNICATED the team on
the showing made in the league games
He also congratulated the other teams
j. J.. Findlav. Il former professional
soccer player In England. who selected
re nl.sthr' organization, addressed
nihul!Ec conduct shown by the teams
during process OF games
J.. r. Jones, director Of physical edu-
cation In tho Richmond public schools
ana his assistant director, DI.eary.
both made short addresses. Mr.. Jones
smoke Of the progress made in soccer
~ The public schools Of this city.
There were teams I'm the junior high
schools AS well as team at the John
MorShnll High school
, . W. 49, SOL VI tlIc soccer
league. and w II Day. one Of the main
r"eS In the organization. compim ent Il
tho boys on the work done during the
league season.
Although the soccer plans for next
season arc un in The air. owing to the
fact thai several OF the most prom inent
n'"'erS VIII leave next Monday TO fight
~ The Canadian army. IL is the purpose
80 those behind the movement TO have
eight clubs in the league next season
or 10 nay" Two four-club organizations
" - lshnGu TO start the mel,
earlier Than was The case last wear
w. ~. DaN. q. w. Draper. r Thorn
ton and +. Payne are the soccer players
that VIII leave on Monday to join the
Canadian army,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
HAVRE DE GRACE RESULTS

,ns 1HoIiS.?"i $40, j. 90 VIA f H1ss;
a Edth H. 100 NM McG ia, $50 $50 see
Time. - 20 seconds. Pasemenn. Miss san
fara. Miss Peep. Juanita Ill Laudator
Dublin Mary. IDerigo. Beautiful Kathryn
:, Second raee,1iys and hall, fuIlong.-
first: Meelicka. III Ambrose: IS: ;iip,
s s.S , srIArns m. no 10. rarF safsss,
,;oyais. ,.Psksy L.. Can ,Moberss, Enerse,ic.
Third receive furiongs---Estimsb able II.
zsrat.. ids f%ah:ij. $3.50 ss:Io second;
Fine T%n.nF sc Seys 0 yiX nus sl.e Ina thiE
Fourth receive and one half furiongs-
sDru.nga Pin ~ tohsTn; $50, g; 1920.
IS,rd, time, % IS. &onssSsh. Ji ifS;
Buff Eif Grand Opera E"x Tros also ran
..Transit. los tMetcaiir. 1850. $3.50 second:
iiiss kru.sr; TO- !chern: $50; third: Time
wood Tom Edward. Maznik also rsn
Sixth race-six fur,ongs-Bac. 1l5 tBut-
f. 4, IsTrssaf; 'sS,:e. :;i@a sessn%
Time, i:lt 10. Gamer. Masim's Choice
cennonhridEe also ran.
n5s,: High Horse. ioi iWskemi. ,fi.sso
..s' , ,ni2a M!ndr 10; K9pps'mran,
Mary Warren, Virginia W. Gano. Aron
Tom Hancock. Regular. silver King, Billy
Culbertson. TamerIAne. Colonel Matt. Dart
yield.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
AS OUT Of DATE
AS HORSE CARS
Says corn rings, plasters, razor
and eating salves are
taboo now.

Good things should be passed along.
II is now said that a few drops OF a
drug calleds freezone applied directly
upon tender, aching corn relieves the
soreness and soon the entire corn,
root and all. can be lifted out without
pain
For little cost quarter of an ounce
OF freeZone can be obtained from any
drug store, which is claimed to be
sufficient TO remove every hard or soft
corn or callus from ones feet
This Is drug recently announced
from Cincinnati II Is gummy. but
dries the moment it is applied and
simply shriveis up the corn without
inHhminG or even irritating the
healthy tissue or skin
Cut this out and lay il on your
wifes dresser.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
SPIDERS HAVE EASY TIME
BEATING WILLIAM AND MARY
'"''ans Taken Into Camp Ia First
N"""Pionship Contest without
Much Trouble.

ASainst William and Mary's team,
um"' was apparently tired before II be-
S" "m, II,chmond College played an al
HuSI- airtisht game yesterday after
Eo ana took the first OF the State
~ ~ piohship contests by the score OF
VI. y. ciSht errors OH the part OF
,,ra ,,nuiahs were responsible for the
thn,,uSI part OF the locals scores. al
In rs 'here WAS Il decided Superiority
1" m ru way OF hitting and base running
vi niins uh the tally to more over
"neimlng proportions.
LOT kiclmOnd College. nIIowin. hui
,,Itm hits striking out six men and
SShm'"s no bases on balls Garnett. on
,t"u mound for William and Mary,
taruck out thirteen OF the opposing
n mausnen, but alloweB in return an
SSIuII number OF safeties. Only one
n,r ~ me entire nine innings counted
Nv, more than IL single. the one being
=, stacker hy Crossley. In addition
~ ms iohe drive. CrOsslcy got u trio
Tho score:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19

.y''N'''"S' ''p'' Ull .'aG'.l
frame.
Adams hurled another good game OF
7hll yesterday. and. with the proper
hihd OF support and with any Kind OF
nhlins behind him. would have won.
i;ohnlan hurled 81 corkng game of ball
throughout. holding the local hatsinen
wei IN hand and seldom being in
irpuh!t Clemcns's catch nf EiHher's
"rire was about the only feature. Ho-
chester players manifested considerably
more lie on the field than did the
Richmond men. while the decisions OF
lahnehiil behind tn. bat came In for
about as much discussion as did those
81 Hart on Tuesday.
; SBiiiy Smith probably will use Iiof-
man on the mound to-day. while boo
ihu expects To send Ifunkle TO the
hiliock. NJ Schacht. formerly with
Providence and the New York Giants
reported 10 poc!.u here yesterday. aud
perhaps may I've used as may ii,rtsell,
VINO has Joined The Richmond team.
Pitcher Srh-nberg reported 10 billy
smith YESTERDAY, aud appears to he. in
handy form 1t is probable that he
VIII he used on Friday in tn" hnal
game with Rochester. Friday has been
selected az Ladies Day. while SATURDAY
VIII be celebrated win "a double header
ana Is 10 bc known as Larry i.nioi.
pay. the famous infioIder bringing his
toronto club hcrc fOr tho first time
then The saturday game wil! start al
a,ll o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
MEDICAL COLLEGE LOSES
TO ItASDOLPH-MACOS MIN
Especial to Tho Times pispatch.l

ASHLAND. April 1S--Randoiph- Ma
con defeated the Medical College OF
Virginia team here this afternoon. Z
to T. in slow and embarrassing game.
Davis started In the box for the Jack
cts. and was touched up In lively
manner. but fast fielding behind him
prevented the Ashlanders from being
placed in serious difficulties. woodhn
and Robinson each worked Il couple Of
Innings Bruni, of the Medical College
nine. pitched IL good game and held tho
Jackets to six hits, but loose fielding
by his teammates led to his downfall.
liome-run drives by Moss, Mayberg and
Hoyle featured the contest.
Score by innngs: r.
R.-M. .............O 31a 1900 .-7
Nj. &. N............0 9 q O o O q o.
batteries: Randolph Macon, Davis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-19
LOW SCORE TO MRS. JONES
Country Club Golfer I:aunis Mrs. wallis
Club Record In Qualifying Hound
played fekterdnt.

MIS- Jean Jones yesterday turned In
'he low score OF 9S for the second
round OF the Womens Southern golf
championship qualifying matches now
being staged at the Country Club OF
virginia. Her score. cquaiing the club
record made by Mrs. q. Il. Wall two
good Mrs, Jones bcsted her perform
ancc In the initial round, played last
Monday. by three strokes and now
easily IL leading all other competitors
In tho tourney.
other scores made during thc play
Yesterday wer" not SO good. most Of the
plhyers getting into difficulties and
themselves. II Is probable. AZ only
three scores Of the five rounds are 10
count. thai few OF the cards reported
yesterday Will be counted as Il part OF
the tourney record. Other rounds are
10 be played OH Friday. Monday and
Wednesday.