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The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
ASSISTANT FOR BRYAN?
moi" ROARS SPEAKER
With Aid of Champ Clark. House
Votes Down Proposal for
New Position.
REFER TO CHAUTAUoUA DATES

With the aid of Champ Clark the
House yesterday voted down the pro-
posaI to give William Bryan another
State at $500 a year. The discussion
on this proposition hinged around Mr..
Bryan's past and prospective appear
ances on the Chautauqua circuit The
thought that the Secretary OF State has
encouraged the President to keep Con-
gress in session to pass the trust bills
while Mr. Bryan himself plans to spend
a part of the heated period gathering in
the shekels before Chautauqua audi
ences seemed to have a disquieting in
fiuence on the House. Republican Leader
Mann declared that this office, IL created,
would be filled by R-stenographer who
would doubtless be entrusted with the
duty Of keeping track of Mr.. Bryans
lecture engagements"
There has been good deal Of lobby
ing done in support of the proposition"
replied Mr.. Mann.
The House roared as Representative
Payne, the veteran Republican from
New York. observed: This lobbying was
done in very 'insidious' way"
Mr.. Mann then read a plank from
the Baltimore platform. said to have
been written by Mr.. Bryan, committing
1nt DcElOCTdllC party 10 aDOllSl useless
of1ces" in the government service
Now this gentleman comes forward"
said Mr.. Mann. "and wants a useless
Office created for his own benefit"
By a vote of 134 to 132 the House re-
fused to concur in the Senate amend
ment giving Mr.. Bryan another assistant
Speaker Clark voted with the majority.
1t is unusual for the Speaker to vote.
When the Speaker desires TO vote he has
his name called at the end Of the roll.
There was applause and laughter as the
Speaker shouted no that penetrated
into the corridors.
A hullabaloo was raised over the Sem
ate amendment creating an additional
assistant for the Secretary of the Treas
ury. Representative Mondell told the
House that some months ago he wrote
a letter to the Auditor for the Treasury
Department asking to be advised as to
the amount of money expended by the
Federal organization committee in its
tour around the country. The Secretary
of the Treasury Is a member of this
committee. The auditor wrote Mr.. Mon
dell saying that his letter OF inquiry
had been referred to Secretary McAdoo.
That was last May" said Mr. Mondell
my position is one of watchful waiting" :"
said Mr.. MondelL II feel sure that IL
this assistant is granted Mr.. McAdoo
that he will reply to my courteous letter
Of inquiry" There was no quorum pres
ent, and the matter went over until to-
day.
ate amendment authorizing the purchase
OF automobiles for the Speaker and Vice
President. 1t was lost by the narrow
margin of one vote. The provision au-
thoriZing the payment OF mileage to
members was sent back TO conference.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
JERSEYTTES' PICNIC TODAY.

The New Jersey State Society will
hold a picnic at Great Falls today. The
only big event will be the eating Of
the food that will be carried in baskets
by the picnickers. and speechmaking will
be dispensed with, as all expect to have
good time. II is expected that 800
members Of the society will attend. The
party will leave early this morning and
will stay at the Falls until nightfall.
Oficers for the coming year are John
J. keenan,, president; Miss Margaret F.
Lutz. secretary; NJ. F. Heating, treas
urer; d. Bender. financial secretary,
and Miss Anna b. Coons. historian. G.
D. Gamble, Miss Mary Kennedy. and Z.
J. Ayres are vice presidents.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
WILSON WIRES SYMPATHY.

President Wilson yesterday teleSraphed
Gov. Walsh, of Massachusetts. rendering
his sympathy for the disastrous firo at
Salem and inquiring II Federal aid was
needed He said:
"I am sure I speak for the American
people in rendering heartfelt sympathy
to the people of the stricken city OF
Salem. Can the Federal government be
Of service in the emergency"
Late yesterday afternoon the governor
replied, expressing thanks for the Presi-
dents telegram but stating that for the
present at least the State authorities did
not need assistance
Five thousand dollars yesterday was
wired TO the Massachusetts, Red Cross
authorities from the national headquar-
tiers here, as an initial relief fund for
the sufferers from the fire horror. Err
nest p. Bicknell, national director Of the
American Red Cross, left here early yes
terday morning in response to telegraphie
requests from Miss Mabel T. Boardman,
chairman of the national relief board of
the organization. who wired from her
summer home at Manchester. Miss
20 to Salem Immediately to assist in the
relief work.
At the request of Representative
Gardiner, OF Massachusetts,; Secretary Of
War Garrison yesterday wired Col. H. l.
Hawthorn, commzndant Of Fort Warren,
to. investigate the conditions thoroughly
and report to the v ar Department. The
department stands ready to offer all as
sistance in its power, Secretary Garrison
assured Mr.. Gardner.
Capt. Coffman. commandant of the Bos-
ton Navy Yard. yesterday morning ten
dered the use of the navy supplies at the
yard for the immediate relief of the
sufferers Secretary Daniels first official
act yesterday was to approve the course
taken by Capt. Coffman, and to wire
him instructions to go the limit" in
rendering any assistance in his power.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
PROF. LOUIS D. BLISS
HEADS VAUGHN CLASS
President of Bliss Electrical School
Chosen by Calvary Baptist Sum
daY School Men.

Prof. Louis d. Bliss. president Of the
Bliss Electrical School, has been selected
unanimously as the teacher of the
Vaughn Glass Of the Calvary Baptist
Sunday School. to succeed the late Gen
W. $. ShalIenberger. whose death oc-
CURED in April.
ProE Bliss was born in Newburgh, y.
Y. July 81. ISL. his father. Rev. Emer-
son W. Bliss, being q Baptist minister
who preached for over sixty years, and
died in 1911 at the age of ninety-one- At
the early age of sixteen the son left home
and started to work, and he has made
his own way in the world ~
Being intensely interested in the sub
ject of electricity and electrical engi-
neering. he conceived the idea of found
ing a school Of applied electrical science.
and mis- extensive and successful school
in Takoma Park. has just completed its
twenty-first year.
On November 20. 1895, Prof. Bliss was
married TO Miss Mabel Stickney, of this
city. whose father. the late F. II. Stick
ney, was for over thirty years disbursing
officer Of the Navy Department, and for
many years a deacon of Calvary Bap-
tist Church.
Prof Bliss who is now one of the
deacons of that church, and who has
for more than twenty years been active
ly Identified with its affairs and its Sun
day school work, is eminently fitted for
the responsible position TO which he has
Just been appointed.
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The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
BRIT0N HELD AS SPY.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Berlin. June "A painful impression
has been caused by the arrest today Of
a second British subject within twenty
four hours on the charge Of spying on
German military works.
man said to be an officer in the
English army was seized at Metz today.
charged with espionage. The military
authorities began an investigation i'm
mediately.
This incident. followed upon the heels
Of the arrest OF Lord Brassey. Of the
British peerage. at Kiel yesterday. The
nobleman has been visiting Kiel upon
his famous steam yacht Sunbeam In con-
nection with the naval festival at that
port. He was arrested by the harbor
police because. in going ashore, his boat
passed too near the imperial dockyard.
After being detained more than an hour,
he was released with apologies.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
ARMY and navy union
To Build CLUBHOUSE
National Commander H. Oden Lake
and Staff Plan Home for All
Patriotic Organizations.
BROAD INVITATION EXTENDED

Preliminary plans were made last night
at a meeting of the stan officers of Ma
tionaI Commander H. Oden Lake. Of the
Army and Navy Union, held on the roof
garden Of the EIks Club, for the build
ing Of a clubhouse in Washington. where
the members of all patriotic organizations
connected with the army. navy, and
marine corps. specially intended for the
social entertainment of the enlisted men
or retired soldiers, sailors. and marines
While the club or home will be in
tended for the advancement of the Army
and Navy Union membership the Spanish
War Veterans, G. A. R., and foreign
service men of all branches Of the army,
navy, and marine service, will be in
vited to participate in the movement
National Commander II. Oden Lake,
who presided, appointed this committee
to confer with the L. S. W, ", G. A r..
and foreign service patriotic societies;
Gen. Lake, ex officio, chairman OF the
committee; Col. John McElroy. depart
ment commander. District of Columbia; /;
nelly, Col. NJ. A. Winter, Gen. Andrew
s. Burtt, and Capt. r. F. Finucane. The
committee will meet next week to start
their work.
Col J. E. Albrecht entertained Gen.
Lake and the members of the stan dur
ing the evening. refreshments being
served.
Those attending were: National Com
mander H. Oden Lake, Gen. w. H.
Roach, National Council: Gen. Lemuel
Fugett, judge advocate general: Col John
McElroy, department commander, d. c.;
Gen. Andrews S. Burtt. U. s. A, retired
Col NJ A Winter aid. Col John DALEY
aid: Col. C. F. Rougeon, aid; Col. Win
field Jones, aid; Mai. Abraham Spring
steen, aid; Col r. c. Galbraith, aid; Col.
N W. Tryon, aid; Col. w. H. Wunder,
aid: Col Julius E. Albrecht, aid; Col.
B. p. DonneIly, aid, and Capt r. F.
Finucane, adjutant for the department Of
the District of Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
BANK CLERKS ON OUTING.
Two Steamers Garry Crowds Down
Potomac on Annual EIcursion.

Bank clerks of this city held an ex-
cursion to Marshall Hall yesterday un-
der the auspices of the Washington
Chapter of the American Institute OF
Banking The steamers St Johns and
Charles Manchester carried 5000 persons
to the river resort, where the day was
spent in dancing and patronizing the
amusements there On its evening trip.
the st. Johns stopped at MarshalN Hall
and then continued down the river for
forty miles The saloon on the boat
was turned into a ballroom. so that
those who did not wish to stop OF could
fishwalk on the boat
There was no program of athletic
events, but John A Petty, chairman of
the entertainment committee, arranged
an excellent program of songs, music
and dancing. The excursion was for the
purpose of letting the men of the bank
ing world get in close personal touch
with each other.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
STUNG! were THE Wise
IN VIRGINIA'S gem CITY
Alexandria's Council Is Routed by
Swarm of Bees While Sitting
on School Steps.
MEET oUTDooRS7 NEVER AGAIN.

Alexandria, Va. June a.-Never again
will the members Of the town council
of Potomac, Alexandria County, hold an
outdoor meeting. This is because they
were routed by a swarm Of bees when
they attempted to hold one last night
Mayor W. Z. Kidwell, presiding officer
of the council, was badly stung by the
bees, which got into his clothing and
it was with great difficulty that he got
rid of them.
The town council meets every two
weeks in the Mount Vernon School, Del
Ray Through some misunderstanding
they were unable to get lights on in the
building. Along came w. Z. Emerson
with a lantern. The suggestion made
to hold the meeting on the steps Of the
school building met with the approval
Of all present BY the light of the Ian
tern the clerk read the minutes of the
last meeting Somebody said: Il move
they be approved" but before any one
could second the motion, out came the
swarm of bees. descending on the council
men in all of their fury. The councilmen
were put to flight.
Eighteen years in the penitentiary was
the septence imposed on Joseph Willis,
colored, in the Circuit Court for Alexan-
dria County today for the murder OF
Israel Jones, colored. The murder oc-
CURED May 81 last at the Potomac rail-
road yards. Willis entered a plea of
guilty and asked the mercy of the court.
Willis went to the camp car occupied
by Jones and others, and after being
told he must leave, whipped out ,his
pistol and fired at Jones. Jones died a
short time afterward, and several hours
later the accused was arrested near
the scene of the crime.
]. T. Preston, secretary of the chamber
of commerce. returned today from Rich
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
HEAT PRosTRATES TWO.

Two heat prostrations occurred yesteF<
day william Hartley. colored, of 1856
Anacostia road. was removed to Cas-
ualty hospital from Fourth and N
streets southeast. Emma West, colored.
of T street hill southeast, was taken to
Casualty Hospital from Sheridan road
southeast.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
FIGHT ON FLY A SUCCESS.
District Health Authorities Pleased
at Public Co-opeFntIon.

Great results are being obtained in
Washington in the campaign for the
determination of the fly.
The health department is pleased at
the cooperation of the general public.
II Is urged. however. that the fight be
waged harder now than in the last few
weeks, All home owners who, as yet.
have not screened their windows and
doors are urged to do 50 not only for
their own protection, but for the benefit
OF the public at large.
Every fly that is killed. Health Office
Woodward declares, betters health con-
ditions In Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
POLO CUP BACK IN ENGLAND.

Plymouth. England, June S.-Lord
wimborne and the English polo team
that defeated the American defenders
OF the international trophy arrived here
today with the cup. All the party spoke
enthusiastically Of the kindness received
in the United States and the sportsman
ship shown by their American opponents.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
MR., KENYON AT WORK!

The red light district Of Vera Cruz
has been ordered closed by Gen. Funston,
Secretary of War Garrison said yester-
day. The women, many Of whom came
from the United States, are gradually be-
ing sent back to the places from which
they came, and the military government
there has caused It to be known thai
others will not be permitted to settle
there.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
PRAY FOR PEOPLE OF SALEM.

Chicago, June 26-The prayers Of the
delegates to the International Sunday
School Convention went up today for the
people OF Salem, Mass, in their sore
afiiction by yesterdays conhagration."
Rev. III. n. HamiIl, of Nashville, Tenn.
was chosen president Of the convention.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
CHANGES AT CUBAN LEGATION.
DE. Cespedes New Minister, de Ia
Vega-CaIderon Secretary.

Carlos Manued de Cespedes. the new
Cuban Minister to the United States, will
take up his residence in this city fol-
lowing the announcement OF the appoint
ment by President Menocal.
Don Manuel de la Vega-Calderon. first
secretary Of the Cuban legation, will be
promoted to the post OF Minister to
Brazil. according to reports from Hav-
ana.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
FEARS FOR SHIP WITH 200.

speciaI to The Washington Herald.
Batavia. Dutch East Indies, June "A
steamer was sent out today to search
for the immigrant ship Kintuch. which
Is twelve hours overdue. The Kintuch'
carried 800 passengers, and It Is feared an
earthquake may have damaged the ship.
as the waters OF the Java sea were dis
turbed by IT,
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
KING NICHOLAS MAY ABDICATE.

Vienna. June 26-It was reported from
both Cittinje and Belgrade today that
King Nicholas. of Montenegro, is pre-
pairing to abdicate. This news comes as
a sequel to the ''abdication' Of King
Peter pf Seryia
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27
salem Relief
FUND, $4,000
coNr1NuEp PROM PACE oNE.

yards as temporary homes for persons
deprived OF their own by the fire. The
only condition attached was that fires
should not be built in the cars. which
would be In such position on siding
that cooking could be done beside them
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

To clean lamp glasses hold them over
a jug of boiling water until well steamed,
then polish with a dry duster. II is far
less trouble than washing, and the
glasses very rarely break.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

Minneapolis is planning an electrical
and household show.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

There are sI.5Oo bank employees in Paris,
France.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

]. T. Preston, secretary of the chamber
of commerce. returned today from Rich
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

Lightning yesterday afternoon damaged
the cupola Of the barn of Egbert Thomp'
son. Fairfax County, several miles be-
low Alexandria
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

T. F Ellis, of Mount Vernon. will de
part Monday for a months trip to Den
yer, Colo, and Salt Lake City, Utah
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

Through Graham and Ogden, real es-
tate dealer, Richard NJ. Green, admins
traitor of the Wheat estate. has sold to
William L. Norford a lot on West street,
between Princess and Oronoco streets.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-27

A lawn fete was given at Cameron and
Alfred streets tonight for the benefit Of
the ChiIdren's Home. It was largely at
tended
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-09-17
\ De|IOna and Lyndon

A social for the benefit of the Sun :
day school was held at Mrs. T. Co.
mans Friday night. About $3.50 was
realized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Charnley spent
Sunday with the lady's parents, MIR.
and Mrs. VIM. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Willis took an
auto ride with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Staples.
Willard Blood entertained Clayton
Belts of Elroy over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Halves and son,
Harley, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Hirst of Winfield Sunday,
Will Skinner and children of Win
field and Ernest Vickers spent Sunday
at Jessie Vicker's. They also called at
VIM. Scott's.
Mrs. E. Koepke spent last week in
Milwaukee.
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Chenille

B. A. Wood will visit Chicago the lat
ter part of the week and will also take
in the State Fair at Milwaukee.
The Dorcas Society will meet with
Mrs. H. C. Langdon Thursday Sept. II.
Mrs. VIM. Schultz and children OF
Sparta are visiting her father, Herman
Lucht and other relatives and friends
in this vicinity.
w. M. Glover left Sunday for Chicago
to take up mail service work on the
run between Chicago and Elroy.
Eunice Pearson started for Berea,
KY, last Wednesday where she will at
tend school.
Louis Schrieber went to Sun Prairie,
where he will teach the coming year.
Mrs. Arthur gohn of Chicao visited
at the home of Mrs. Lille Lee recent
ly.
OH. Glover and Frank Glover will
attend the State Fair this week.
Misses Ruby and Marjorie Pearson, of
Baraboo visited at the home of c. L.
Pearson recently.
Miss Alta Pearson will leave Thurs
day, for Hazelton N. dakota, where she
will teach during the coming year.
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IA VALE:

Ernie Sloniker has been visiting his
mother and brothers here.
Mrs. J. jefferson and son of Chicago
spent Saturday with Mrs. Otto Bor-
cheers.
H. Kreutzmann and son of Hillsboro
spent Sunday with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs /. Mason Of Reedsburg
came up in their auto one day last
week.
Evelyn Kinney and Stella Anderson
spent Sunday at Reedsburg.
Mrs. George Cooper of BaraboC
visited at Mrs. H. Thornton's a few
days recently.
/ Mrs. Earl House of Beloit has beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gust Borchers.
Hugh Darrow went to Mansion last
Thursday to the fair.
Burr Potter of Minneapolis was in
town last Friday.
Tom McCroft is visiting relatives in
| Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Apple spent last
week at St. Paul.
Mrs. George Adams of Delton was a
guest at w. Heads part Of last week,
MIR. and Mrs. w. Hyslop attended
the Lodi fair last Wednesday.
Mrs. j, Schafer spent a day last
week with Reedsburg friends.
Howard Barnett has returned to
Chicago to resume his studies st a vet
erinery college.
Mrs. Ida Douglas Long and daughter
of Chicago are visiting her aunt, Mrs.
J. DudlestOn.
Earl Swartz and Alice Hochmuth
were married at Reedsburg last Satur-
dav and went to Milwaukee to visit
relatives.
Mrs. j. Kinnamcn of Reedsburg is
visiting here this week.
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PRAIRIE DU SAC

E. d. Ochsner went to Milwaukee
Sunday to exhibit honey at the state
fair. The trip was made in his Fore
car.
Mrs. G. E. Lampman and Mrs.
Mayme Steuber attended the funeral OF
Mrs. E. S. Eberhart in Garnevillo, Ia,
Friday.
Miss Jennie Baker spent Saturday in
Madison.
Addison Dryer of Clarence, Iowa, is
a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Peter Book.
Henry Felix transacted business in
Chicago last week.
Miss Lena Worth has been visiting
brother and family at Rice Lake.
Misses Ruth and Christie Macpherson
are visiting relatives in Minneapolis,
MINI.
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SPRING GREEN

| A. E. Snyder spent last week in Ra-
cine attending a blacksmith's conven-
ton.
| Elias Beaumont of Waterford, this
state. spent several days of last week
here visiting his father and brother.
! Miss Carrie Jones and Genevieve
Jenkins of Chicago spent a few days
in town last week with relatives.
| j. II. Bear and son shipped a thor
oughbred Poland China pig to Arena
last Monday. It was an April pig and
won first premium at the Inter County
fair.
! Henry Lins of Big Hollow has shipped
half car load of apples to Chicago and
will make another shipment soon. Mr..
Lins has two large orchards and the
good crop of apples he is harvesting is
the result of proper spraying of tie
trees.
Rev. Apologize left last Saturday
morning for Ironton to take charge of
his new appointment. Rev. H. A. Det-
mers will be pastor of the M. E. church
here the coming year.
Last Monday the rural mail carriers
of Sank county held their semi-annual
picnic at Spring Green. A number of
carriers and their families from differ
ent portions of the county were pres
ent.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pope are enter
tanning new arrival since the 7th
inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Jones of
Madison came to attend the fair and
visit relatives.
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Black Hawk

The Black Hawk school commenced
Monday. Miss Mand Accola is teacher
for this term.
William Schmalz went to Chicago
last Friday to order goods for the
store.
George.Lusby built an auto shed on
his property last week.
MMrs. George Lusby was surprised
last Thursday evening by crowd of
neighbors and other young people who,
came to help her celebrate her birth
day. Thomas Lusby of Baraboo and
his daughter were among the guests.
All report jolly time.
The German Reformed church in
Harrisburg will celebrate its annual
Missions Festival next Sunday fore
noon and afternoon. Rev. Kustz of
Timothy, Wis, will preach. Everybody
is cordially invited to come.
Roy Pc wers of Prairie du
Sac is working in the Black Hawk gar
ge for the Prairie,du Sac auto company
since Monday.
Miss Emma Kindschi of Prairie du
Sac is visiting Martin Sprecher and
family since last week.
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WOODLAND

School commenced last Monday with
Miss Agnes Jardot as teacher.
Miss Beatrice Owens helped her Sis
ter, Mrs. Henry Behnke, cook for
threshers Saturday.
Threshing is nearly finished in this
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Rabuck and
family spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. E. Gehrie.
Frank Farr and family are making
the northern fairs with their show.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Mitchell are en-
joying a visit from their daughter,
Lydia, VINO lives in Idaho.
Mrs. S. w. Sherman is spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Schwartz, before they move from the
farm to their new home in Wonewoc.
Joe Phiel and family attended church
at Walton Sunday.
John Woolever has been cutting corn
for Albert Shore with his corn binder.
Mrs. B. J. Vlasak is on the sick list
at present.
Mesdames Theodore Moll and John
Benak called on Mrs. Vlasak Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Roehrs spent Sunday at
the home of her brothers, Ed. and
Harve Schroeder.