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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-07-23
MAN DENIES DEED;
GUN CAN'T BE FOUND
Shooting Occurs in Sentle's Tent
Near Depot, Early Sunday Morn
ing-W0man Dies Instantly


the underworld, is dead and Jacob
Sentle, with a bullet wound in
his abdomen. lies lowering be-
tween life and death, as a result
of the worst tragedy this city
has ever known. Details of the
affair are meager and mystify-
ing and particulars of the tragedy
will probably never becom e
known unless they come from the
lips of Sentle upon whom circum-
stances and the findings of q
coroner's jury fasten suspicion.
Sentle, who has expressed a de-
sire to recover, insists that he
does not know who fired the
shots and refuses to discuss the
crime.
Residents Of the Eagle Annex,
a hotel opposite the Northern
Pacific station, were awakened
by gunshots at $3.50 Sunday morn
ing. Only two shots were heard.
the second followed by cries from
the direction of a tent occupied
by Sentle, a lunch room employe.
Those hearing the cries hastened
toward the tent and upon reach
ing it discovered Semitic writhing
in agony on the ground just in
front of the tent. Inside the tent
lying on the bed. dressed in night
clothing, was the dead body of
Ada Wilson. A lighted lamp
was on the table and there was
no evidence of a struggle. the
posture of the woman's body in
dicating that she had been shot
while asleep.
A phone call quickly brought
DR.. O'Brien, who at once pro-
nounced the woman dead. Three
bullets had penetrated her breast
and one passed through her leg.
The gun had been fired at close
range, as her clothing was
scorched.
Four Bullet Wounds
The physician Immediately
turned his attention to Sentle,
who had lapsed into unconscious
ness shortly after he had sum-
moned help. He was taken to
the Eagle hotel, where an exam
alton showed that a bullet, fired
from gun held close to his body
IN front, had entered his abdo-
men about two inches below the
breast bone and passed entirely
through his body.
At the same time the doctor
was summoned a call was put in
for the police. In a very short
time Chief Stevens and Coroner
McDuff reached the scene. They
found quite a number of men
about the place and some of them
admitted having been inside the
tent. On examining the prem
ises the officers found a note
written with pen and ink, lying
on the table in the tent. 1t read;
Pasco, WASH,
Dear father and sisters:
II will bid you all goodby and
hope God will forgive me fol-
this deed and please send my
body to Walla Walla as l want to
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Useful Giving.

The Spugs, or members Of the society
formed for the purpose Of checking
useless and senseless giving during the
holidays, have adopted happier name
without changing the laudable aim and
purpose leading to its organization. At
its annuah meeting the Society for the
prevention of Useless Giving became
the Society Tor the Promotion of Useful
Giving. The society in changing its
name TO one having a gentler sound did
not get away from the initials S. P. u.
g. and which initials in the minds of
many had close-fisted or tight-purse
sound. OF course, this impression was
never justified by the objects of the So
ciety.
There is no reproach in the word Spug
1t has come to stand for a reform longed
foT and demanded by millions of people
helpless in the grip Of bad custom
until the initiative of certain bold and
daring spirits helped them. Useless Civ
ing. much Of which has been demanded
IN the holiday season. has been a bur-
densomc tax on givers and an injustice
TO worthy objects of charity and holiday
giving. Some correction of the abuse
has been realized because of the exist
ence of the s. p. L. G. and the publicity
which has been given to that organiza-
tion. The Society for the Promotion of
Useful Giving should have a member
ship as broad and wide as the country
OF it's birth.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

comfort to many persons in great need
of both. and quite covered themselves
with glory.
And not only the diplomats. but the
American consuls general and consuls
within the wide zone of disturbances
have earned and received the graft
tude of thousands for their zeal and
effective endeavor in a time of great
embarrassment and some peril.
There is the more pleasure in mention
ing all this for the reason that some
of he foreign appointments Of this ad-
ministration were criticised when made
as not showing the best judgment
Pull" and reward for party services
explained, it was charged, too many o.
them.
But we see now that the truly repre-
sentative and successful American Is
an all-around man who takes hold un-
derstandingly and discharges salts
factorily duties new to him. He pos
sesses what in the vernacular is called
"gumption." and applies it to every
thing he touches. Business men. lit
erary men, politicians. lawyers, are al
found on this roll of honor in Europ
of which the whole American peopi.
are sincerely proud.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
A German Check in Poland.

Tie German official statement that
'in Poland the appearance or Russian
reinforc ements is postponing 4 decision
OF tSle battle" is subject to iuterpreta
ton as an acknowledgment OF a serious
check suffered By Won Hindenburg in
his advance against Warsaw. Petro-
grad has for two days been claiming
victory over the German army in the
second battle of the Eistula, but these
claims have been received with reserve
in view of the continuously positive
declarations from Berlin that the ad-
vance Of Won Hindenburg was progress
sing victoriously. The use of the word
oostpouement in the Berlin official
statement may be regarded as a dis
Greet eupheplism, rendered neces-
sary by the assurances of success pre-
viously given to the public.
Should the German advance upon
Warsaw be again repulsed the retreat
Of Won Hindenburg's army toward the
Posen border may not be as easily ac-
complished as was the retirement after
the first assault upon Warsaw. The
advance In the former instance was al
most perpendicular to the Vistula,
along an extended front. SO that there
we're numerous lines Of communication
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Public School Vocational Training.
From the Pittsburgh Press.

From the Pittsburgh Press.
The strong trend of modern educa-
ton toward what is broadly known as
the practical" is not confined to the
managers of the public schools. For
example, President Lowell of Harvard
recently stated that he thought he
could approve a two-year college
course. Reducing by one-haf ;he
time traditionally allowed for college
study would not be the only conces
sion to the practical" spirit such a
change would involve. There would
simultaneously be such an arrange
ment of courses that the student could
eliminate almost entirely the old clas
sical and academic studies, and though
he would know less about Greek
tragedy on his graduation he would
know more about the things that men
are called to deal with today in the
direction of great mercantile and In
dustrial enterprises. Technical edu-
cation, in short, has the old-fashioned
slavery to the classics on the run. and
Harvard feels the pressure as well as
the peoples colleges" The movement
for practical training Is, however.
naturally more vigorous in the public
school system. 1t has radically altered
the character of instruction in public
schools in every part of the country.
Many cities have testified their satis-
faction with the new courses IN manual
training.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

and transport, and the retreat was
comparatively easy, though its success
full accomplishment was praised az ono
of the tactical triumphs Of the war.
comparable with that Of Won Kluck
from the Marne. But Won Hindenburg's .
position Is reported to be essentially
different in that he has advanced along
a comparatively narrow stretch OF land
between the Warthe and vistula rivers.
depending upon them to protect his
TANKS. While serving this purpose.
these streams also restrict his own
movements in retreat, and they may
prove as much Of a menace as safe
guard. Should the Russians be able to
throw an intercepting column across
the Vfstula south Of Thorne they may
inf1ict disastrous blow upon the Ger
mans in the event OF general retire.
ment. In this, however. they are han
dicapped by their slower movements,
and the superior speed OF the German
forces. which has been the most notable
feature Of this war. is likely to save
them.
1t is not surprising that almost stimuli
taneously with the apparent conf1rma-
tfon of a German check in Poland
comes word of a renewal Of activity
on the western front Tho present
theory of European war observers is
that 1t is the policy of the kaiser, now
that the attack upon Warsaw has ap-
parently failed, to throw his maximum
strength. by another swift transfer of
troops from east to west. against the
allied lines in Flanders and northern
France, in the hope of breaking
through to the sea before winter comes.
Indications are that 1t is becoming In
creasingly necessary for him to
achieve definite objective point, such
as Calais in the west or Warsaw in the
east, before the weather compeIs a
virtual suspension of hostilities, for the
sake Of the moral effect upon the Ger
man people.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Our Diplomats and the War.

Mr. Herrick is coming home from
Paris with high reputation for eff
cheney in office. He had made good
before the war broke out. His work
had been well done, and his personal
popularity was firmly established.
American visitors to the French capi-
tai no less than French officials and
citizens had testified to his alertness.
hospitality and ability.
Since the war began Mr.. Herrick has
added greatly to his fame. He has had
an opportunity to serve in q capacity
not comprehended In the strict letter
of his ambassadorial commission. With
everything in Europe thrown into the
utmost confusion. and Paris full of
Americans, caught there, or hurried
there by their troubles, not to mention
the interests of other peoples trans
ferred to him, he has been obliged to
become more of an administrator OF
general affairs than a diplomat.
Fortunately for him and those in
need of him, the demand was on his
long suit" He had been a business
man before becoming either a politi-
clan or a diplomat: and here was busi-
ness for a man capable Of attending to
It, He systematized everything. and
has satisfied everybody.
At other capitals. too, the American
| representatives have risen admira bly,
to the emergency Neither Mr.. Page
at London. nor Mr.. Gerard at Berlin
nor Mr. Page at Rome. nor Mr. Pen
field at Vienna, nor. to mention one
who in lesser rank has been thrust
| into a position of great difficulty, Mr..
| Whitlock at Brussels. had had any
training Of a strictly business charao-
| ter. but all when the war came found
the new duties within their capacities.
They gave valuable assistance and
Evening star., 1914-11-24
A Post Card Plant.

A postmaster sat all surrounded with
mail;
His eye was morose and his visage was
pale.
AS he moistened his thumb, all regard
less of germs,
Himself he expressed in these sorrow
full terms:
"Oh. the post cards today, they're or
nate and refined.
But sincerely I yearn for the old-fash-
ioned kind.
These show you mountain, a lake OF
dell
A castle, a farm or lofty hotel;
With comical drawings they seek to
surprise,
And their ready made sayings are witty
or wise.
But so much of their space in this way
they will use
There is no room remaining for gossip
or news.
I'm tired of the pictures, I'm tired OF
the jokes;
I'd much rather read of my friends and
their folks.
And know who is coming to visit their
kin
And learn how the quarrels start up or
begin.
This government job you can take ii
away
The pleasure is gone and there isn't
much pay.
These frivolous cards. with their pic
lures and rhyme,
They just keep a postmaster wastin
his time
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Secrecy and Citizens Meetings

1t is difficult to understand the reason
for the application of censorship meth
DDS to the meetings Of citizens asso-
Citations in Washington. Such methods,
it is now announced, are to prevail
henceforth in the West End Citizens
Association. to the extent Of prohibit
ing the publication Of resolutions and
propositions advanced until action has
been taken upon them by the organisa-
tion. In other words. no suggested ac-
tion is to be proclaimed through the
press.
A citizens association is public
forum. serving a specially useful pur-
pose in q community of this character,
which has no vote and no official repre-
sentation of the citizenship. The dis
cussions in the meetings Of those or
ganizations are edifying and instruc-
tive. The propositions put forward by
public opinion in the sections covered
by the associations. Whether they are
afterward adopted or rejected, their
advancement may be a matter Of pub
lie interest, and 1t is the function OF
the newspapers to print such items as
are of concern to the Inhabitants Of
Iko uci8hoVIuOVuS COVCEcQ US IuS6o
voluntary assemblages.
Naturally. the only way to conduct
an effective censorship Of the character
proposed by the West End Citizens
Association is to close the meetings to
representatives Of the press- Even
though the prescribed text may be held
from scrutiny. it's reading cannot fail
to make an impression upon the re-
portorial ears, and surely no organiza-
tion of Washington citizens will go 30
far as to close the doors save to those
who take oath not to divulge the pro-
ceedings. Secret sessions will be a
certain means of causing the organiza-
tions adopting them to languish for
lack of public interest and support.
This is not a matter Of material con-
Germ to the press, but 1t is Of vital i'm
portance to the associations, which
have served a most useful purpose
heretofore and have a wide opportu-
nifty for future value in the expression
and formulation of public opinion. 1t
Is to be hoped that the ill-advised ac-
tion of last nights meeting of the
West End Association will be recon-
sidered at the next meeting and that
no other association Of citizens will at
tempt thus to shroud its proceedings
in mystery.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
The President and the Senate.

AS to the proposed presence of the
President at the executive sessions OF
the Senate, Mr.. Borah. who sees no
constitutional objection. says: But. as
a matter of practice, I prophesy 1t
would not be long continued" The
Idaho senator speaks from familiarity
with such sessions. and from knowl-
edge of public men gathered from in
innate acquaintance.
President Washington, it is recorded.
attended an executive session of the
Senate in his day, and once was
enough. His experience at the meet
ing-where he was probably heckled-
infuriated him. And one may easily
understand his feelings. He was a born
soldier-liked command, and had the
habit of his nature. The young civil
engineer disappeared in the lieutenant
OF Gen. Braddock, and the young lieu
tenant iowered into the commander-in-
chief of the continental army. More
over, the Father Of his Country lacked
the gift of expression. Fancy such
man today under the steady. II polite.
roweling of a trained dtalectician and
cross-eXaminer.
Mr.. Wilson. while gifted with the
power of expression, has had a training
as little calculated as that of Washing
ton to make him enjoy sort of Joint
debate. The teacher, like the soldier,
is accustomed to laying down the law.
II. is apt to be impatient with opposi-
tior and plain speech. Fancy, let US
say, verbal set-to between Mr.. Will
son and Mr.. Borah over an appointment
To office or the terms of a treaty, the
senator attacking and the President
defending. The Senate would be great
ly entertained, but probably the enter
tainment would overshadow the object
of the controversy.
Should Mr.. Wilson decide to "sit in
the game" he will of course be obliged
to play the game according to the
rules. When he leaves the White
House on such a mission he will leave
behind some of the conventions that
hedge a President. AT the Capitol. in
attendance on an executive session of
the Senate for the purpose of infiuenc-
ing action favorable to his side of
contest. he must enter the lists pam
oplied as others present are and pre-
pared for the ordinary cut and thrust
If the business becomes warm-as such
business sometimes does-Mr. Wilson
will, in the very nature of things, get
as good as he sends; and that will not
be pleasant for him.
Upon the whole. the suggestion is in
teresting. 1t comes at a time, too,
when the public turns readily to new
things, or to revivals of old things, for
excitement at least. An old order is
passing. What form should the new
order take. and how rapidly be inaugu-
rated and recognized?
Evening star., 1914-11-24

A French scientist declares that the
bitter cold now prevailing over the war
zone is due to the discharge Of cannon
and rifles during the past four months,
thus adding a scientific interest to the
other issues Of the great conflict
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Wonderful Activities.

Julius Caesar was a great man. said
the reflective citizen.
What did he do?" asked the man
with the high hat and the sack coat.
why, he conducted campaigns and
contributed to the enduring literature
Of the world at one and the same time"
'Is that so? I didn't know there was
a bull moose party in them days"
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Secretary Garrison frankly tells Rep
resentative Gardner that the War De-
partment has no secrets to withhold
from a congressional investigating
committee, which may be taken as as
surance that the United States has not
developed any surprise howitzers OF
other startling devices during the years
of inaction.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

The announcement that Clifford Pin
chot is permanently leaving this Cit,
to devote himself to the propagation ot
progressivism in Pennsylvania will
cause more regret in Washington over
the loss of a valuable citizen than
CONSERVATION in Keystone state repuh-
lican circles
Evening star., 1914-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Instant Alarm.

What made you turn around and walk
out Of that hotel?" asked the man who
was carrying the big valise.
TOO expensive" replied his com
panion.
How do you know You never one.
asked for the rates.
Didn't have to. Didn't you see the
potato they had on the desk to stici
pens In"
"'Course I seen it..
well. that's enough fur me. Ans
landlord that kin afford to throw pota
toes around that way has too extrava
CANT ideas fur u.s.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
ADoubtful Frame of Mind.

DO you believe in unpreparedness for
war as a powerful influence for peace?"
I'm not sure about that" replied
Senator Sorghum. Il can't see any evil
dence to the effect that no monarchy
would have the heart to shoot up an
unarmed nation"
Evening star., 1914-11-24

German official reports that the lie
cision in Poland has been postponed or
account of the arrival of Russian rein
forcements indicate that the kaiser :
diplomats are occupying their SPAR
time in the writing of bulletins.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Chicago. always somewhat envious of
New York's metropolitan prestige, prob
ably regards her reopening Of the stock
exchange as further proof of superior
municipal enterprise.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Harry Thaw's case has been SO long
subordinated in public interest by big
happenings abroad that 1t will be neces-
sary to identify it in detail when the
Supreme Court takes it under considera-
ton
Evening star., 1914-11-24

The German crown prince Is accred
tied with the latest reverse of the
haiser's forces in Russia. That young
man is having a bard time establish
ing a reputation as a junior war lord.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

1t is reported that all Of the still
neutral nations Of Europe are under
heavy pressure to force them into the
war, which accentuates the fortunate po-
sition Of the United States in the present
critical situation.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Ae&i"an troops poured into Vera Cruz
hard on the heels of Gen. FUnst tons
All my of occupation" yet nobody re-
sayds the -\rn"rican movement as
lrtreat.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Possibly the establishment of dent,
clinics in the public schools will worl:
SO we'll as to improve the spelling %
the pupils.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

General Prosperity is vigorously en-
deavoring to extend his lines from coast
to coast before winter comes
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Predictions as to the end Of the war
in Europe are as unsafe as forecasts of
base ball peace.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

triple automobile collision in the
streets of Washington suggests that
the traffic regulations are not yet suf-
fciently understood or observed.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Til. Evening star Newspaper Company.

EGsjnp>s Ofhce 18TH St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New Work ONCE: Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Odice: Regent St, London, England
Evening star., 1914-11-24

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
clifton Is delivered by carriers within TIE city
81 81 cents per month: daily only. Is cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may he sent by mail. telephone Main 244o.
collection Is made BY carrie, at the end Of each
month
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Practical Sorrow.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
You are sorry for the Belgians, of
course: but how many dollars worth
are you sorry?
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Inelegant, But Useful.

oh, some Of US are fine and neat,
And for life's hardships were not
meant;
And others have large hands and feet
And hustle round to pay the rent.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Daily Sunday included month. go cents.
paly, Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents.
saturday Star, q year: Sunday Star, ". 20 year.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

UIn order TO avoid delays on account Of
cot be addressed to any Individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
he Editorial or Business Department according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

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