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The Washington times., 1914-08-02

Fort Spring, near White Sulphur. They
have their car with them and together the
two families are making some interesting
trips. This weekend they are motoring to
Hot Springs. In the late fall Mrs. Mann
and Bessie Hickey are going abroad for
a flying trip, with Paris for their ped-a-
terre and clothes for their object.
Nearly all the smart folk at White Sui
phur-and they are legion-have reserved
tables for the supper, dansant in the Grill,
which will follow the dance this evening.
These supper dances are now established
institutions and bona fide cabaret divides
attention with the numerous dancers, who
take advantage of the cleared space in the
center. Be it said. too, that the amateurs
suffer none by comparison with the "regu-
lars" Among the cleverest of the dancers,
who do the nlaxixe and the new Lulu Fado
in particularly charming manner are Mrs.
J. Kellog Bradley, the pretty daughters of
Senator OGorman, Doris Haywood, all of
Washington, and Alice Preston from Balti-
more. Mrs. Bradley and Doris Haywood were
in the annual Riley dance that is revived
there. every. summer. Doris is going to
Gracelands shortly to stay with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Lee, who have been entertaining a
series of house parties at their place at
Elkins, w. Va.
Medical Director and Mrs. J. D. Gate
wood announce engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Harriet Whiting, to Dr.. ESaY E. lem
kins U. S. N. The weadt1x vAfch will be
quiet, will take place early in October.
Isn't that an interesting announcement,
Susan, my dear? Little rumors that some
thing of the kind might take place used to
come my way some little time ago, but of
late I've heard nothing and the news came
as distinct and very pleasant surprise. Hal
lie Gatewood, as she is generally called, is
dear, as sweet and pretty as possible and
possessing in large measure that most at
tractive characteristic of always saying the
right thing in the right place. In fact. that
seems to be an attribute of the entire Gate
wood family. never knew girls who could
after few moments, conversation make YOU
feel as pleasantly satisfied with Yourself and
the world in general-and without any sus-
picon Of "gush'
Dr.. Jenkins, don't know but hear all
sazts -af aiess thing, sRous hin. He .biaa
The Washington times., 1914-08-02

Yes, Elena Calderon is in town now, but
for how long do not know and neither does
she. The Minister and Nine. Calderon and
Elena spent few days in New York early in
the week They went up to see Elena's Sis
ter, Mrs. J. E. Wales sail for home. Her
husband joins here at Panama and they re-
turn to South America together. Don't you
remember what an admirer you were of Mrs.
Wales last winter when you met her at an
afternoon dance? The Wales spent the win
ter in Baltimore, but they we're really in
Washington the greater part of the time
Mrs. Lillian Chenoweth, the contralto
singer in the quartet of the Church of Our
Father leaves Monday for a short visit to
Mrs. Norman Carpenter in Detroit. Mrs.
Carpenter, like Miss Chenoweth, is musi-
clan of some note.
Oh Susan, what do you think? re-
to me up in Maryland last week, from Gym
thia St. Charles of New Orleans. She had
heard in some way that | had been writing
you letter each week. telling of the doings
of our friends and neighbors in Washington
and she wanted to tell me that she did the
same away down South.
Every week she writes the most interest
ing letter to Miss Peggy somebody and
Peggy thinks so we'll of the letter that she
allows the New Orleans Item to publish it in
their Sunday paper. Then everyone enjoys
it. Isn't that fine idea? From the tone of
the letter she wrote me, know she is young,
and pretty, and all those things, and some
day hope TO ring her door bell and say I'm
lean Eliot and have come to talk over the
letter writing business with Miss ST. Charles.
The rather remarkable thing about it all
is that almost every week | have looked
through the papers in the library and dug out
an Item so | could read Miss ST. Charles
letter and sometimes I've even gone so far
as to tell you things that read in that letter.
And then another thing that makes me swell
up with pride is the fact that Miss cynthia
told Peggy about how my letters had traiIed
all over Europe with news for you. Think of
having my name in the paper like that!
The Washington times., 1914-08-02

The l. T. Manns are at White Sulphur
for visit and in the thick of the gay dolnes.
Mrs. Mann's sister, with her husband and
children. i Wsitink -ME. Msuu-4 family, ss
The Washington times., 1914-08-02

And in speaking of Meta Morris Evans
makes me, think of Ruth Hitchcock. Some
how | associate those girls and they make me
think of Margaret Howard. They all ride
horseback together so much and are all so
expert as equestriennes. Well, Ruth is at
Southampton, l.. L. with her mother and has
been for some time, but before long they
are sailing for Spain. Won't that be won
derful? Margaret Howard is with her folks
atNorheast.H Harbol, Me.
The Washington times., 1914-08-02

Mrs. Franklin T. Schneider and Florence
have just returned to Washington from
series of visits in Ohio and Michigan. They
went first to Cleveland and Toledo and then
to the University of Michigan, from which
Thomas 6. Forney, Florence's 6ance, was
srsduatsd. Ihaa be. joined them md thax
The Washington times., 1914-08-02

Be careful and do not let the Serbs ge.
you while you are over there, and write and
tell me just how the war situation really is
affecting the tourists.
Best love, always,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
STILL WAITING ON
DECKER'S REPORT
Whether Tennessee Is to Re-
main in Turkish Water Is
Not Yet Decided.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Although the
navy department continued every ef-
fort to get a further report on the
firing upon the cruiser Tennessee's
launch by the Turkish forts at Smyrna
nothing was heard early today from
Captain Decker or Ambassador Nor
genthau. Secretary Daniels will not
decide whether the Tennessee is to re-
main in Turkish water until all the
"a cts are known concerning the firing
at Smyrna. Some naval officers have
urged that the cruiser be withdrawn.
Although without definite details as
to just what occurred, high officials of
the government at Washington had no
doubt that the incident, no matter
where the responsibility lay, would be
promptly adjusted through diplomatic
channels.
President Wilson is determined that
under no circumstances shall the Unit
ed States be involved in war with Tur-
key. II the Turkish officers acted
without authority of the Ottoman gov
ernment and the firing was not justi-
fed by naval procedure in a closed
port. it is confidently believed here
that the Ottoman government will
render apology.
No message concerning the incident
has been received from Ambassador
Morgenthau, his last dispatches dated
Nov. IA, only arriving today.
With the navy's message as the only
basis for judgment, President Wilson
and administration officials were puz-
zIed over the affair. The president tele-
phoned Secretary Daniels several
times during the day. and discussed
the situation with Acting Secretary
Lansing.
Two suggestions were vouchsafed by
high officials, although they admitted
that their views were purely specula-
tive. The firing, they thought, prob
ably was a friendly act giving the Gus
tomary warning signifying to the Ten
nessee's launch that the port of Smyrna
was mined and closed or else the boat
was turned back because it attempted
to enter without previous arrange
ments having been made.
Officials of the government declined
to believe that the firing was an un-
friendly or hostile act. Assurances
given by the porte have repeatedly
pledged protection and the closest
friendship for American citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
Aurora Has Another Mys-
terry Similar to the HoI-
lander Case.
In A DYING CONDITION
GroanS of Victim Are Heard by
Man Passing Premises
at 9 at Night.

Aurora, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-The woman
found unconscious in the yard of the
Free Methodist church here last night
with her skull crushed from a blow
with heavy pipe wrench was identi-
fed today as Miss Jennie Miller, aged
So, daughter of a former mayor of
Aurora who died 20 years ago. Physi-
clans say she cannot live. Her hand
bag containing money and valuable
jewelry has not been found. Authori-
ties investigating hold to the theory
of robbery.
Although a member of the family
that long was prominent in social af-
fairs, Miss Miller lived the life of a
recluse. taking no part in social activi-
ties. She had no photograph taken in
80 years. The pipe wrench is the
only clue. The scene of the attack is
a quiet side street.
Elmer Woodward, a young man who
lives at the Y. NJ. C. A, was passing
the Free Methodist church in Lincoln
avenue near Clark street at 8 o'clock
d
sound on the other side of the shrub
berry which surrounds the church yard.
He parted the shrubbery and peered
through. a woman lay on the ground
few feet inside the yard.
Woodward, thinking the woman
was intoxicated, notified a policeman.
The policeman found the woman un-
conscious and groaning. Her forehead
and the top of her skull had been
crushed A few feet away lay large
steel pipe wrench.
The woman wore a gray silk dress,
gray coat, and dark brown furs. A
small, dark. velvet turban still clung
to her hair, though it had been torn
and crushed by the force of the blows.
There were two gold rings on the left
hand
The ambulance was called and the
woman. was rushed to the st. Charles
hospital, where physicians said her
death would be a matter of hours. She
did not recover consciousness
Man Seen Lettering.
A dragnet was thrown over the city,
and detectives were set to work on
the case. From Mrs. Harry Hull. who
passed the church half an hour before
Woodward discovered the woman,
they learned a small man, apparently
about 40 years old, with thin face,
was seen lettering near the shrubbery.
Several other women said they saw
the same man hanging about the
church yard on Monday and Tuesday
nights Last night. they said, he was
half reclining aaginst the shrubbery.
Detectives were then assigned to
search for a man answering his de-
scription. All outgoing trains and
electric cars were watched, and the
Chicago police were notified to be on
the lookout for the fugitive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
CARRANzA LOSES
TROOPS To VILLA

Washington, Nov. 19. - Two thou
sand Carranza troops voluntarily sur
rendered to General Villa when he
took Leon, and other garrisons along
the line are changing allegiance to
Villa as he marches toward Mexico
City.
Ell Paso. Tex, Nov. 19.-Four Ro-
man Catholic priests charged with
heading an uprising, have been exc
cuted by the governor of the state OF
MIchocan, according to a military bull
letin from Guadalajara.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
OPENS TWO COAL MINES
Francis Peabody Reeumes Operation
to Benfit Men.

Springfield, Ill. Nov. 19.-Francis
Peabody of Chicago, the closing OF
whose coal mines at Witt. Montgom-
cry county, has resulted in acute suf-
fering among 500 men and their fami-
lies. has notified Governor Dunno that
he will take immediate steps toward
relieving the situation. Mines II and
IA will operate tomorrow. and if possi-
BILE two days next week. Mr.. Peabody
has stated that the hosting of coal un-
der present conditions will mean a
congestion of the industry, as fuel is
not being bought in quantities suffi-
cient to justify full operation of the
mines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
ROBERTS is NEAR
FAMOUS BRlT0NS
First Time King Attends Flu
neral of a National Hero
Since wellington.

London, Nov 19.-Hundreds of
barred heads in a cold rain today as
the body of Field Marshal Lord Rob-
erts, on gun carriage, moved through
troop-lined streets to ST. Paul's cathe-
dral, where it will be inferred along
side Wellington, Nelson and Wolseley,
famous Britons. The cortege reached
st. Paul's at noon, where funeral ser
vices were held before throng, in
Guiding King George.
1t is recalled that 62 years ago the
body of the duke of Wellington was
inferred in st. PauIs cathedral. Lord
Kitchener, secretary of war; Lord
Charles Beresford, and other promin-
ent naval and army officers followed
the caisson through the streets. King
George was not in the procession. He
drove from the palace direct to the
cathedral. 1t was the first time Eng
lands king attended the funeral of a
national hero since the burial of We'll
lington. Preceding the caisson was
a battery of Indian artillery, which
was given the place of honor because
of Roberts lifelong devotion to In
dian troops. Tall sikhs in khaki coats
over picturesque costumes led the
white mules of their battery burdened
with unlimbered guns, and the Indian
officers required more than an hour
for the artillery escort to pass. In
the cathedral, King George, dressed in
khaki, occupied a seat near the coffin.
The service was brief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
Retreating German Forces
in Poland Surprise With
Sudden Halt.
KAISER'S BIG VICTORY
Cavalry Cut to Pieces Like Birds
Flying Against Rocks,
Says Officer.

The Hague Nov. IS. = Explaining
the present German success in Poland,
a Russian staff officer, passing through
here, said: "The Russian army in Po-
land maintains three times as many
cavalrymen as the Germans. This
cavalry swarmed after the retreating
Germans and when the Germans sud
denly stopped, the Russian cavalry
was dashed to pieces like birds flying
against rocks. Meanwhile the main
body of Russians, 100000 men, whose
absolute purpose is to beat the Aus
trians decisively, is proceeding unmo-
Tested to attack Cracow, leaving
smaller detachment to besiege
PrzemysL Thereafter the Russians in
tend to follow the Oder river and
make their main attack on Germany
by way of Breslau and Glogon."
Eighty mines of French, German
and English make have come ashore
on the Holland coast recently and ex-
ploding caused the death of nine per-
sons and the wounding of five. More
than a hundred bodies, presumably
British sailors from sunken ships,
have been washed ashore and have
been buried with military honors.
Turks Damage Russian Ships.
Berlin, Nov. (Wireless). The
Turkish fleet engaged Russian squad
ron of two battleships and five cruis-
ers off Sebastopol, says an official re-
port from Constantinople. One of the
Russian batueships-~-was seriously
damaged and the others, with Turkish
ships in pursuit, fed to Sebastopol
Petrograd, Nov. 19-There has been
a naval encounter in the Black sea
between Turkish-Russian warships.
There is no definite news beyond ..he
fact that the Turkish cruiser Goeben
was seriously damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19

square OF the village. Here our Algerian
contingents drove the enemy back, in
fiicting heavy losses
Air Foes Clash.
Berlin, Nov. 19.-OficiaI: The sit
uation in West Flanders and the north
OF France is unchanged. a German
aviation squadron encountered some of
the enemy's aviators while reconnoit-
ering and caused them to descend, one
Of them falling. One of our flying
machines is missing. 4 fierce French
attack in the region of the Servon
western slopes in the forest of Ar
gonne was repulsed with heavy loss
to the enemy. Our loss was small.
In the eastern theatre newly commenc-
ed battles are proceeding"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
DEMOCRATS MAY SECURE
A MAJORITY IN SENATE

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-Democrats
may have majority in the state SEN
ate if claims made last night by Thorn
as F. Byrne, democratic nominee in
the eleventh senatorial district, are
shown by the Official canvass to be
based on fact.
Byrne, after checking over the unof-
fetal returns, declared he had won
by two votes over P. G. Baldwin, re-
publican, who was supposed to have
been elected by a margin of 10.
Baldwin admitted that he also had
discovered errors which would cut
down his plurality, but expressed con-
fidence that he had been elected by at
least AZ votes.
The eleventh district will be can
vassed today by the election board.
Watchers will be on hand for both
candidates. The district is composed
of parts of the Twenty-ninth, Thirty
first and Thirty-second wards.
The result seems to hinge on one
precinct in the Thirty-second ward,
where Byrne was credited in the po-
lice returns with only eight votes.
Democrats who were in Jne polling
place during the counting of the bal
lots say that the proper total is AS.
If Byrne has been elected the SEN
ate will be composed of &c democrats,
"a republicans and ons progressive.
Twenty-six is a majority. In case
Baldwin is elected the democrats and
republicans each will have 25 mem
bers, with the one progressive holding
the balance of power.
The democrats might have landed
another senator if the county can
vassing board had ruled yesterday ia
vorably to a contention raised by
Joseph Strauss, defeated democratic
candidate in the twenty-third senate
rial district.
Strauss wanted the entire vote OIL
an Oak Park precinct thrown out be
cause the judges and clerks counted
the ballots in teams instead of work
ing together. Henry w. Austin, re-
publican, won by a plurality of 160
votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till p. M tomorrow 'or
Rock Island, Davenport, moline
and Vicinity.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
rising temperature with the lowest to-
night about 10 degrees above zero.
Temperature at a m o. Hlshest
,,asterday 43. lowest last night, o.
velocity Of wind at Z a. m. 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 49 at Z
a. IN. 20. &.
stage of water 2.s. no change In
last "a hours.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
WOMAN CRITIC OF
WILSON HISTORY
resident Taken to Task for
siVing All the Credit for
Progress TO Mere Man.

Daumore. Nd, Nov. 19.-At the an
- eonference Of the National Mu-
rpeI League. Mrs. Charles Beard OF
FORK. in an address on WON
-. work for City" declared If a
s-'eof from Mars were TO read Presi-
- wilson's history Of the American
p'e' he would imagine there had
-. - 10 women in this part OF the uni
- nom the landing OF the pill
ss 70 the present day. for there is
q mention Of women in all
- hundreds OF pages" She contin-
~. Apparently George done it all q"
a., Seard believed the knell OF that
= VI history had been rung, as WON
s,ve now studying history them
"a nsm Dudley Foulke Of Indiana
reelected president OF the league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
LORIMER IN COURT AGAIN
Asks Through Lawyer That Bank
Case be ASSIGNED for Trial.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-William Lor-
inner. former United States senator,
under indictment on charge of en-
bezzlement in connection with the La
Sale Street Trust and Savings bank,
appeared with his counsel before
Judge Kersten in the criminal court
Yesterday. Attorney Albert Fink
moved to have the case assigned for
trial. so that a motion could be made
to quash the indictment. Judge Ker-
stem explained that Frank ]. Walsh.
clerk of the criminal court, had start
ed the preparation of the trial calen-
dar. which would require four or five
DAYS, and all cases had to be heard
in regular order. Several days ago
Mr.. Lorimer appeared and made for
NAL plea of not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Violent fighting has been resumed at
TzeyIeval, within two hour motor
5ss Of the gates of Paris.
Cs-uauy's new attack on the Rus
4 a, army in the center of the eastern
\ arls line stood out conspicuously to-
4 :sy as the chief feature in the Euro
/ IN war. Sudden assault of the Ger
us in Russian Poland, from which
---itory they were described as re-
= ,s-tly being driven in disorder, has
n a new aspect to the campaign
Tsich for Germany is no less import
II than the conflict in France and
szEihm- Russian military officials
/ AMT z reverse in this territory, and
5arlin is celebrating the great victory,
u the meageTness of authentic in
h-nstiOn from the front makes it i'm
p1ssibie 10 determine the extent or
Eportance Of the German success.
Esanwhile Russia is proceeding with
~ other two adventures in the three
I'D campaign. Her troops in the
io-th. Petrograd announces. are pene-
rziing into East Prussia, while in the
uath they are closing on Cracow, Ga,
Ida. in an attempt to crush the Aus
Eians
he German wedge in Posen would
Ippsar to have driven the Russian
tater more than 80 miles back from
rs frontier, so the line is now about
zidvay between the Germans terri
Ery and Warsaw. a dispatch from
STA says several thousand Russian
l-eers and soldiers have appeared in
ssrTia
Refugees from Belgium say West
Fzndsrs, which is virtually cut off
ton the rest Of the world, continues
ns scene Of incessant military opera
s'-s- They speak of the inferno of
Et and shell, devastation and end
IS processions Of wounded.
Csrnonading is reported on the coast
q Sweden, in the Baltic. 1t is posi-
's the Russian feet might have en-
nged the Germans. Petrograd an
io-nces the advance of Turks has
sssa checked and their troops, which
HEs been successfully pursuing Rus
n advance guards, are now IN re-
rszt
4 Dispatch from Urmia. Persia. says
es Kurds everywhere are giving way
's.ore the Russians.
Is reported a new levy from the
z,esturm Of years 1870 TO 1890 was
'egun in Vienna Monday and will be
oannued until the list is exhausted
Iairty-two hundred men are being
'2ssed daily for entrance in the army.
The German cruiser Karlsruhe cap
i'ed total OF II vessels in equatorial
1z1tic waters. according to stories
k0ught to New York
Paris Reports Progress.
Paris. Nov. 19-OmciaI: 1.-The en-
s1ys artillery yesterday renewed ac-
a'ty on the north, particularly be
"ee1 the seacoast and the Lys. Be
~een the Oise and the Aisne opera
Ms In the vicinity OF Tracy le Val
animated favOrably. We took this
mage several days ago. Day before
ialerday the Germans endeavored to
'97pture II After having captured
~ INST trenches they succeeded IN
-<Aing their way as far as the central
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
REV. PATMONT is
GIVEN A DIVORCE

Stevens Point, Wis, Nov 1s.-Rey.
Iouis Patmont, much missing dry
lecturer. has been granted divorce
from his wife. Elsie, and the CUSTODY
of his two children by the circuit court
of Portage county. according to an an
nouncement today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
D. N. MORGAN Is ABSOLVED

New York, Nov. 19.-The indictment
charging Daniel n. Morgan, former
treasurer of the United States, and six
Others with using the mails to defraud
stock investors was quashed yester-
day on motion of the district attorney.
who said the testimony at Jared
Flagg's trial showed they were not
guilty of willfully aiding his schemes.
The six indicted with Mr.. Morgan
were Elbridge c. Sewall. Alvin NJ. Hig-
gins, Henry A Jackson. Rufus p. Han
KEY Edward c. DeWolfe and James.
Allen.
TWO Below In Iowa.
Sioux City. Iowa. Nov. 19.-lt was
two below zero here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
RECEIVERS $45 WARRANT
FOR HIS JURY SERVICES

Walter Buster, Moline, recovered
late yesterday afternoon the warrant
for $45.40 for jury services and mile
age which he lost in the court house
when the Magill-Johnson jury was dis
missed and paid Tuesday afternoon.
A friend of Mr. Busters found the
valuable paper and left it at a cigar
store in Moline for him. Thus the
matter is righted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
LABOR FEDERATION HELPS
ACCUSED MINE WORKERS

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 10.-The con-
vention of the American Federation
of labor today agreed to give support
to the defense of men who were ar
rested in Michigan in connection with
the copper strike and also to give aid
to the textile strikers at Atlanta, Ga,
and striking glove workers at Glovers-
vile, New York, who have been out
IA weeks.