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Evening star., 1919-03-27
CONDUIT BLAST BURNS BOYS.
Lighted Match in Manhole Ignites
Gas in Telephone Bore.

An explosion in the conduit of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company at 11th and streets north
east about o'clock last evening in
jured three boys. 1t made loud re-
port and created considerable excite
ment
Howard B. Thornette and Lawson
Mckenzie, each six years old and re-
siding at 22S 18th street northeast. re-
ceived severe burns. while William
King. eleven years old, 14O 11th street
northeast, was thrown from his feet.
1t was learned by police of the
ninth precinct that the explosion of
gas in the conduit was caused by
Thornette dropping. a lighted match
through an opening in the manhole
cover. The gas quickly lighted and
the cover was blown from the man
hole. the blaze reaching the two boys.
Young Mckenzie was burned about
the face and right hand. while Thor
nette received burns on his face. They
were given medical treatment at
home. The explosion did not damage
the conduit or telephone cables.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty -four
hours:
John v. wurdemann 80 s21 Randolph street.
Adath Haloway, g. Cbildrens Hospital.
Camilla II. Schrick, "a, Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital.
Rose NJ Miller 66, Ill street.
Lucinda NJ. Hayes. 81, s14 7th street north.
east.
Josephine Maley, Il. 1921 9th street.
Olef Heeson, 10. Providence Hospital.
George Fort, SO, 2S17 Q street.
Dorothy Rothen Buecher, 8 months, Chill.
dren's Hospital.
Florence Fuller. months, Chiidren's hos
ptaI.
Martha Washington, 65 1911 10th street.
George A. Cole. 8, 124 Q street.
/ Julian Howell p days. 1925 Church street
Infant of Lucy and Isaac Lang, 21h days
914 Berry place.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
TWO UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS.
O. K. Griffin and G. W. Kuster Are
Taken to Hospital.

Two men. unconscious from illumi-
mating gas, were taken to Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday. One of
them, o. X. Griffin. seventy years old,
was found in his harness shop. at 901
9Th street. while G. w. Kuster, the
other victim, is thirty-four years old.
an employe of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company, and rooms
at 1910 Warder street
A customer visited Griffin's harness
shop shortly before 2 o'clock in the
afternoon and fund the elderly man
at his bench, suffering from gas
poisoning. There was a pan of water
on the stove and every indication that
Griffin Lid prepared and partaken of
his noon meal. 1t is believed the
wind blew out the light and permitted
the escape of gas.
-Kuster was found in his room with
one gas jet only slightly open: 1t is
thought he left the gas turned on as
a result of an accident. Physicians
at Emergency Hospital this morning
said both patients were seriously at
fected.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
COMMUNITY CENTER TO VOTE.
Mrs. Kebler Renominated for VIII
son Normal Secretary.

Mrs. Ida E. kebler was renominated
for community secretary at meeting
Of the Wilson Normal Community
Center last night at the school, 11th
and Harvard streets. Nominations
will remain open for the position and
for the board of directors Of the cen
ter until the night of the election,
April %.
A meeting of the committee on COM
munity buying was addressed by DR..
H. Knapp and o. B. Jessness of the
Department of Agriculture. and r. B.
Tuley of the Post Office Department.
DR.. Knapp urged elimination of the
middleman and enlargement of the
community buying plan. as the way to
stop exorbitant food prices in the city.
Addresses were also made by Dr..
Henry E. Jackson. organizer of the
community center, and E. J. Ward of
the Park View center. e. c.. Snyder
presided
Evening star., 1919-03-27
q. S. SELLS WAR MATERIAL
Army Has Received 200 Millions
for Surplus Sunnlies.

Sales to foreign governments of
more than two hundred million dol
lars worth Of surplus war supplies
are announced by the War Depart
ment. Most of the material went to
France. whose purchases included
smokeless powder, acids, copper, can
non and steel plates, for which 1885,
600. 600 was paid.
Italy bought s41, 200, 900 worth of
machine guns and ammunition, acids
and other supplies. The Netherlands
bought $6s5,000 worth of nitrate of
soda. About a million dollars worth
of airplanes and supplies. $4,000
worth of soldiers personal equipment.
$294,000 worth of machine guns and
$171, 900 worth Of hand grenades went
to Czechoslovakia.
Supplies were sold to other coun-
tries in the following amounts: Great
Britain. s2,300,000; Cuba, $1os,Ooo; Lii
IBERIA. S14.500; Switzerland, $500.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
Vo;1e, Bat;ste and
Orqand;e B1ouses at $500

Many very attractive styles
plain ones for office wear and
dressy ones trimmed with lace.
They are exceptionally good
values. Sizes 50 to 46.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
Three Specials IN
BlOuSeS
At 500

/ Attractive styles i'll Wolfe,
Wolfe and Organdie combina-
tions and the new novelty
stripes. Many are trimmed
with lace or embroidery and
pin tucking. All the new
collar ideas. Sizes SO to 46.
T,0o Styles in Striped
D'm'ty at $3.50
One style is made with v
neck and finished with tailored
bow of black MORE ribbon.
The other style has a con-
vertible collar that may be
: worn either high or low. Sizes
Sc to 46.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
FAREWELL DINNER GIVEN.
Senor Serrano of Chilean EMBASSY
to Leave Soon for London.

Senor Ignacio Serrano, attache of
the Chilean embassy, who is ordered
to go to London about the first of May,
was rendered a farewell dinner. last
night by the Spanish-American Athe-
naeum at the Washington Club, 1910
18th street.
Senior Serrano made a short talk on
the work and purpose of the athe-
naeum. which he said was to bring the
Spanish residents in this city to a
closer relation.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
WOmen's Pumps & OxfordS 81

are splendid shoes, all Brooklyn made, and that
1ality.
Oxfords come in kid and cafs<in, also Field mouse
y and mat kid, fawn suede, tan calf and patent
colt
The Pumps in patent, also dull and
white kid. Louis XIV heels.
very special Low Shoe is of tan calf at 81,
military heel, Goodyear feather-weight welt
sole; made on the long taperjng vamp with
- tip.
Main orthA Amen.
Evening star., 1919-03-27

spent the week end here, steamed to-
day to join the Atlantic fleet in ma
neuvers. The destroyers are COM
manded by Rear Admiral Plunkett.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
Petrograd Deaths 113, 900 in Month

more than $4,000 persons or about ii
per cent Of the entire population. died
in Petrograd, according to Russian
police statistics just received in
Paris.
Evening star., 1919-03-27

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove
the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine >
II. W. GROVES signature on the box. 3Oc.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
Boys $l.25 Bell Brand
B1ouses, Csc

A splendid lot of blouses-
good clean merchandise-made
OF percale, chambray and
striped madras; attached COL
lars and open cuffs. Sizes 6 to
Is years.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1919-03-27
MARRIED..

JoHNS-wAGGAMAN. At Ocean Park, Cal.
March 16. 1919, GERTRUDE THORPE
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Waggaman
formerly of Washington, to ROBERT MEL
son JOHNS of Los Angeles, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06

ar advance sale been so brisk so far ahead of the day for the match. lndi- cations point to a crowded house tomor- row night and the chances are that the club will be forced to display the $. R. Q. sign before the boys crawl through the ropes for their battle of wit ana strength.
 Strangler Ed Lewis was known as head of the neckbreakers union until he met zibby the past two matches. zbyszko now laughs at the mighty head lock and states that he fears it no more than one of the ordinary holds of the game.
 It Is impossible for Lewis to get fall out of zbyszko with the headlock This was demonstrated in their recent bout when Lewis applied the deadlock five times. holding it two minutes and forty seconds on his last attempt SquiTming from the hold, and undaunted by the punishment, Zibby jumped to his feet, caught Ed with his guard down and his strength expended over applying the headlock for such a great length of time and in a jiffy he had Lewis at his mercy.
 When Zbyszko steps into the ring to- morrow night, local fans will see one of the most powerful men in the world but it must be kept in mind that throwing John Freberg twice within % minutes is the toughest of assignments and the local admirers of the Swede do not believe that Zibby will be able to accomplish the feat.
 Col Carl Landgrebe will referre the big bout, with a number of interesting and up- -to-the-minute prelims to precedo the feature attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
[IDDI IU HDDK[00
 WOMEN WORKERS.
Reports From North Ala bama Prove Women Doing
 Their Share in Drive

Major Arthur Libby. who has recently returned from the front, will address the women workers of the Liberty Loan committee this morning at Il o'clock, in the auditorium of the Chamber of Com merce on patriotism and the importance of the sale of Victory bonds.
 Mrs Leonard T. Beecher Birming- hams talented dramatic reader, will also appear on the programme, and will bring a message of interest and enthusiasm to her hearers. In addition Mrs. $. l.. Ledbetter, city chairman, announced other features.
 During the past few days Mrs. John D. McNeeI has been receiving some very encouraging reports, Mrs. E. C. Dillon of Huntsville reporting that 2l0'0o0 worth of bonds had been sold by the woman $ committee in Madison county Dallas county reports $l85,000, while Etowah county reports ss5,000.
 Mrs. w. D. Smith of the Rainbow d1- vision reports splendid success from the past weeks canvass of her division. bonds in the amount of $16l,0o0 having been sold. The workers are still in the field and reports from Perry county state the women expect to reach their quota at an early date, while Greene county IS doing splendid work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
CHURCH TO OBJECT
av Assoeistoa Press

Toledo, May 5.--The Toledo Minis terial union, composed of 15o pastors of churches in this district, held mass meeting this afternoon and pro tested against holding the Willard Dempsey fight here on July 1. The union adopted a resolution condemn ing the fight as being in violation or state laws and those of humanity
 It was resolved that every efIort WIZ be made to influence the governor to prohibit the fight and if necessary delegation will be at the ringside to de- mand action by the county sheriff.
 The meeting of ministers was calico after word came that Tex Rickard had decided upon Toledo as the site for the bout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
[WTM[0 IUDIUIULL
 RACES ID BE LARGE
Everyone Is Invited to Come Out and Join in Parade
 Before Races

That bicycle race to be held Thurs day is sure to be one big affair" said T, M. Edwards of the Edwards Bicycle company. "Everybody is welcome to join in. and everybody vii have chance. We are going to handicap the more eS- perienced riders and thus give the younger ones a chance to win!P
 There will be two races, one for the white riders. and for the darker set Both are open races, each distance of 10 miles. The races will start one block east of the First avenue viaduct and continue to East Lake park and back again.
 There are to be some mighty fine prizes awarded to the winners said otls Foster. one of the entrants, and an old timer" at the business The first prize is to be a racing bicycle valued at $50 Anyone who goes around to Loveman' S window and sees this beauty is sure to enter the races
 Every one is invited to be at Capitol mark at o'clock Thursday afternoon to join in the parade and have their pie lures taken
 Entries will be accepted al any of the following dealers any time before "Wednesday night: Birmingham Arms and cycle company, Edwards Bicycle store. Edwards-Crist company. Hickman Cycle company, Morton & Riddle Cycle con1pany, D. R. Moody, shannon Cycle comnanv. Peerless Cycle company, Will Hams Motorcycle company, Bryan Bros., Fnsley: Bryant Bros, Bessemer; Charles l. Seigler, Ensley; Perkins Bicycle shop, Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
Ensley Infirmary Files
 Incorporation Papers

Papers of incorporation were filed i'll the probate court yesterday by the Ems ley infirmary which has capital sto9k of $25, GOO Of this amount $9l0o is pafd in II. A. Harris is president and treas urer, A. l.. Gaston, vice president, ana E. c. Ray, secretary. In addition to the officers, c. D. Gaines and w. M. Car michael are directors.
 The Birmingham Steel Products com pany was incorporated with capital stock of s15,0Oo, with $10,0o0 paid in. c. P Noland is president and B. c. Wat kins is secretary and treasurer. Pzol Savage is also a director of the firn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06

Everybody today should vote Tor n member of the legislature and buy Victory Bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
WILLIAM. P. LOTHER
 DIES SUDDENLY

William ?. Lother, stage manager of the Lyric theatre, died suddenly at his home. 73l Twenty-first street, north, yes terdav morning at 3:s0 o'clock. MT. I other was prominent iii having been ac- tive in Liberty Loan work, and was well known in theatrical circles. His death is attributed to heart failure. He is sur vfved by his widow, sister and other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
DI0ZKU IU IHK0W
 FREbERG TWICE IN
 NINETY MINUTES
Wrestling Match Staged for Tomorrow Night at Ath- letic Club-Landgrebe
 to Referee Bout

Everything is ready for the bout be- tween John Freberg and Waldek zhyszko at the Birmingham Athletic club tomor- row night, when the mighty Pole will seek to pin the shoulders of the husky Swede to the mat twice within % min utes.
 Seats for the stellar wrestling attrae- ton of the season were placed on sale a the Birmingham Athletic club box oi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
NOLAN TIMEX EEPE.R
By Asssciasea rress

Cincinnati, May 5-Joseph Nolan. snorting editor of the Cincinnati En- ouirer, was notified by Tex Rickafd tonight that he had been apolnted oi- ficial timekeeper for the Willard DempseN bout to be held at Toledo on July 1. MT. Nolan said he would ac- cept the appointm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
PREACHERS GET BUSY

 Cincinnati, May 5.+-Reports that the WilfArd-Dempsey boxing bout might be hold in Toledo caused the Cincinnati Metbooist Ministers association thls afternoon to pass resolutions of protest against holding the affair in Ohio or in any other state.
 The resolution will be sent to min isters' association of every county in Ohio, it was announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
GOVERNOR NOT TO INTERFERE

Columbus, O., May 5.-Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio. commenting on the scnea- uled Willard-Dempsey fight to be neid July at Toledo. said the law against prize fighting leaves it's interpretation and enforcement up to local officiais. This was taken to mean he will not ln- terfere.
 The law permits boxing exhibitions TOT which the mayor, if in municipalities or the sheriff, if outside, grants permits IL the matches are given under the auspices of a chartered athletic association, ana if no purse is offered to the winner.
 It is said that in the Willard-pefnpsey contest no purse is to be offered, put that each contestant is to receive a, definite amount of Liberty Bonds. The athletic association requirements also IS said to have been compiled with
 Governor Cox today received tele- gram from l. DreSell Riddle of the board of boxing commissioners of the army and navy urging that the Willard-Dempsey bout be permitted in the interests of clean sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
HabituaI Constipation Cured fvn 1A tn 11 Dnya

.r,Ax-Fos WITH PEPSIN'' is g spe- cialIy-prepared Syrup Tonic Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular ac- ton. It Stimulates and Regulates Very Pleasant to Take. COG per bottle
 Everybody today should vote for a member of the legislature and buy R Victory Bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-06
WHLHKD-ULIWI OLI FIGHT ID BE STAGED
 AT TOLEDO, OHIO
Will Fight a 12-Round Con- test on July 4-Admis- sion From Five to
 Fifty Dollars

New York. May 5.-The Jess Willard Jack Dempsey heavyweight championship fight will be staged at Toledo, O., on the afternoon of Friday, July 1.
 The pugilists will enter the ring at D. m. and will box F rounds unless knockout terminates the contest earlier in the clash. If the bout goes the limit, a referee, to be selected later, will award a decision on points. The details were announced by Promoter Tex Rickard here tonight.
 Willard and Dempsey will be paid TOT their services, Rickard explained ana will not fight for purse, which IS against the laws of Ohio.
 Having consulted my attorneys, he said, q find that ] am entirely within the laws of Ohio and according to decision of law on such cases. Thefelofe have accepted Toledo's offer 10 hoio the boxing exhibition there.
 Hinder the Ohio law the mayor o1 TO- ledo is permitted to grant consent. Oh- der decision of the court one is privileged to employ boxers to give eXnloltiohS when a purse is not fought for
 An octagon shaped arena to accommo- date between 50,0o0 and 60,oo0 specta tors will be erected at a point convenient to the city. Admission charges wilk range from s to $50, according to the location of the seats Both puglists will tram Tor at least five weeks at the scene or the contest in accordance with the terms of the contract made with Rlckard.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
NATIONS PROGRESS
ON PEACE Plan
WILSON'S SCHEME is SLOWLY
TAKING FORM ACCORDING TO
PARIS REPORTS.
I . Wtstern Newspaper Union
,5sA,IysS : n \ ,gIigl

Paris. - AS far as It has developed
the general scheme for league Of
nations agrees with previous fore
casts. 1t is learned that the United
States, Great Britain, France, Italy
and Japan will form the nucleus and
Will declayy that the league Will pre-
serve the peace Of the world and JUS
tice to all, An arbitral court Will be
created and 1t will be backed by the
combined force Of all
The central powers and neutral nG.
tions, it Is said, will be taken in as
probationers as fast as they demon
strate that they are a self-goyerning
people and give evidence Of good
faith to abide by the decisions of the
league.
What it calls "the American plan
for q league of nations" is outlined
by the Paris edition Of the London
Daily Mail. The paper says that tho
British government has accepted tho
plan and IL prepared to 90 much
farther.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
SOCIALISTS FOUND
GUILTY BY COURT
FIVE MEN CONVICTED UNDER ES-
PiONAGE GAWS--MEN EDl-
TORS OF NEWSPAPERS.

Chicago. - All Of the five Socialist
leaders tried for conspiracy to violate
the espionage law were found guilty
by a jury in federal court. They are:
Congressman-elect Victor l.. Berger,
prE'gher of the Milwaukee Leader;
Adofph Germer, Secretary OK The MI
tional Socialist party; William +.
Kruse, editor Of the Young Socialist;
irwin St. John Tucker, writer and
speaker, and j. Louis Engdahl, editor
Of the American Socialist.
The charges upon which the men
we're found guilty were: Delivering
public speeches and circulating pub
lie articles with willful intent Of cau5-
ing insubordination, dsloyalty and
refusal OF duty among the military
and naval forces Of the United
States, and interfering with recruiting
service and enforcement Of the selec'
tive draft law. The men face pris-
on terms OF from one to 20 years, n
tine OF from 81 to $4,000, or both,
at the discretion Of the trial judge.
Attorneys for the defendants imme-
diately presented motion for new
trial. Judge lands nIed January
2s as the date when he will hear ar
guments. The Ave defendants were
released on their old bonds OF $4,000
each.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
WITH ORGANIZATION CONFLICT
ED IN CAUCUS LEeIsLATuRc
GETS BUSY AT ONCE.
NEWTON AND PONDER PRESIDE
Other Elective Officers Chosen BY
/ Observation-Disclosures Session
Expected in Spite OF Much
Important Legislation.
Little Rock

Illllc klOCh.--
When the two houses OF the Forty
Second General Assembly convened
at the state capital it was onfy nee
essary after the preliminaries wero
disposed of in the Senate to place in
nomination candidates for the various
Offices agreed upon in caucus and call
the roll on their election Both houses
practically completed organization
before adjournment for the day.
Members Of the Senate in caucus
agreed upon the candidates for tho
various officers they will elect at tho
initial session The only contests
were for sergeant-at-alms and assist-
ant journal clerk, and in each case
several ballots were taken before re-
suits were reached. J. Polk Fancner
of Carroll county received the en-
dorsement for sergeant-atarms and
Rodger Ashley Of lizard county re-
ceived the nomination for assistant
journal clerk.
Other officers agreed upon were;
Harry l.. Ponder of Lawrence coun-
ty, president; Ira c. Langley Of Clay
county, secretary; j. o. Jones Of Yell
county, assistant secretary; Thomas
Ward Of Logan county, journal clerk;
Miss Era Lewis Of Nevada county, en-
rolling clerk; Mrs. Il. G. Johnson of
Pulaski county, assistant enrolling
clerk. Miss Mamie Brewer of Miller
county, engrosslng clerk; Miss Ben
ME Griffin OF Pulaski county assist
ant engrossng clerk; the Rev. J. w.
Sims Of Phillips county, chaplain.
Mr.. Sims, who is the father Of Van
Sims, assistant state comptroller, is
pastor Of the Baptist Church at Mar
veil and treasurer of the Baptist Or
phans' Home Tcxarkana To Mr..
Sims goes the honor Of having been
elected chaplain without being can
didate. lie was unaware Of the Of
fee having sought him until notified
by wire by his son.
The temporary organization Of tho
House was agreed to at caucus.
The candidates endorsed were: G. p.
Newton Of Pulaski for permanent
speaker, and for temporary officers.
Joe Jointer, for speaker: Harvey q.
Combs chief clerk; Jim Higgins, as-
sistant chief clerk; Claude Jarrett.
journal clerk; Hal p. Smith, assistant
journal clerk,
While the session Of the Forty.Sec.
ond General Assembly will be con
fronted with many new problems, duo
to war conditions, and to questions
relating to the adjustment OF the f.
nances of the state 80 ~ to meet tho
various denr>rlds Of the departments
that all may be maintained on a cash
basis, II Is believed that the work OF
legislation will bo accomplished with
less friction than experienced at tho
sessions Of many former legislatures.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DEVCTiNC
THOUGHT AND TIME TO. THE
SMALL NATION PROBLEM.
TO ATTEND SENATE BANQUET
President Poincare, the Foreign Am.
bassadors to Paris, Senators and
Members of the Government
to Be in Attendance.

Paris.-President Wilson, Eefore re-
turning to the United States, will
reach an agreement with entente rep
resentatives as to certain fundamen-
tai questions, according to the Gau-
lois These questions concern the
new boundary between France and
Germany, indemnities and reparations
and Balkan and Near Eastern mat
ters.
He has accepted an invitation to
attend luncheon given by the
French Senate between January Is
and January 90 President Poincare,
the foreign ambassadors here, sena.
tors and members of the government
will be guests.
President Wilson is giving consid'
cradle attention to the problem OF
safeguarding the rights Of minority
nationalities in the peace treaty. The
territories in question are occupied by
mixed races. The race having an evi
dent majority will, in principle, de-
termine the future of the region in
question, but when that is done, TIE
peace settlement, it Is held, must also
include complete guarantees for the
protection Of minority races Thus
if Greece should receive additional
territory in Thrace, the rights OF thu
Turks, according to this principle,
would be protected by internation%:
covenant. Should Italy or create,
Serbia have tho ultimate possession
Dalmatia, the rights Of both races
as well as one Of the Mohamme-
dams, would be equally safeguarded.