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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
CHORUS CLASS WILL MEET.
Night school Pupils VIII Later TAX
Up Orchestra Work.

A class in harmony and chorus work
will be organized at the Armstrong Night
Manual Training High School next Wed
nesday evening at s o'clock. The class
will meet on Wednesday nights through
out the night school session and will
be in charge OF Prof. John T. Layton
assistant director of music i'm the schools
of this city.
Later in the season. orchestra work
will be conducted. Similar chorus work
in several other night schools is con-
templated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
CITIZENS BAR
SUFFRAGE TALK
Federation Kept from Taking
Up Question by Techni-
cality in Rules.
RULED OUT OF ORDER
E. F. Colladay. Delegate from Chevy
Chase Association. Unanimously Re-
elected Head of Federation.

A parliamentary technicality prevent
ed the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tons from taking up the question OF
suffrage for the District at its annual
meeting in the rooms Of the Chamber OF
Commerce last night President z. f.
Colladay was compelled to rule the mo-
ton OF C. J. James, delegate from the
Petworth association. out of order. The
motion Of Mr.. James consisted OF the
following proposition:
THE federation Endorses the half-and-
half plan. but II Congress sees Mt to
abolish this plan, the federation favors
the plan outlined by Commissioners New
man and Brownlow at the fiscal inquiry.
with the amendments that the people OF
the District be represented in Congress
by a delegate; that they elect two Of the
District Commissioners, and that they
have vote in the Presidential electoral
college"
James Comedies Defeat.
Being informed that the delegates
could not vote on the question under the
constitution unless the resolution came
from one Of the associations represented.
Mr.. James amended the motion, but later
conceded its defeat by seconding a mo-
ton TO adjourn.
The committee on finance and legisla-
ton was instructed to renew its eff
forts to have President Wilson declare
Saturday hslf-holidays for the govern
ment, clerks in the District
Z. F. Collsday, delegate from the
Chevy Chase Association. was unani-
mously reelected president OF the fedora
ton. These were elected to serve with
him: George II. Russell. Park View. vice
president; W. (. Fowler, Chillum Castle
Heights, secretary. and William H.
Benning. treasurer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
Tanner-Ogden Wedding Held.

Albany. N Y, Nov Cone of the most
brilliant society weddings Albany has had
in years took place this afternoon at the
State Street Presbyterian Church when
Miss Jane Ogden. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles C. Ogden. became the wife
Of Frederick c. Tanner. chairman of the
Republican State committee
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
Navy Saves Those on Wrecked Ship

Rear Admiral WInslow, commander-in-
chief of the Pacific Fleet. reported to
the NAVY Department yesterday after
noon that he was taking on board hIs
flagship. the San Diego. all the passengers
and crew of the Steamer Fort Bragg,
which went ashore near Point Palmilla
Cal, Friday. Admiral winslow IT.
ported all saved.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
New York Hotel Arrivals.
Special to The Warrington nsr.ln.

Special to The Washington herald
New York Nov. 6-The- following
Washinstonians are registered at New
York hotels.
Martha WashingtonHerald Square
Miss F. NJ. Bailey. VIII Fowle.
Miss d. E. Thomp- Great Northern
son. W. Brooks.
Grand Mrs. w. Brooks.
]. H Olden.
Business representatives-Bert Cohn,
of Sisman, Cohn Company, ready-to-
wear: Imperial
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
OUTINGS HEAD THANKS HERALD.
Edison Says Committee Appreciates
Help of This Newspaper.

The Washington Herald has received
the following letter OF appreciation
from John Joy Edison, chairman of the
summer outings committee of the As
ISOLATED Charities:
Editor of The Washington Herald {:
Resolutions Of thanks were unani-
mously adopted at the closing meeting
of the summer outings committee.
These resolutions express to your pa
per the hearty thanks and apprecia-
tion OF this committee for the effective
help you have rendered to II during
the most successful season just closed.
Our experience has shown that the
interest of the public in the camp has
been in proportion to the approval and
sympathetic assistance extended to the
committee by the newspapers"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07

Chief Three Bears is ss years old, but
hale and hearty. According to Indian
custom, the presentation will be made
a week or SO before the marriage. so
that the distinguished squaw will have
time to include the present in her trous-
seau.
While II is not at all likely that Mrs.
Gait will be able to follow out the idea
OF the Indians in using these furs TO
make into one gorgeous cloak. there will
be enough fur in the collection to trim
all the winter dresses she will care to
wear during the next few winters-pro-
viding the presenet vogue OF trimming
winter dresses with furs continues.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
Try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets FREE.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
Dane Warship to Scene of Revolt

Copenhagen, Nov. 6.-Because of the
revolution in tho Danish West Indies
the government la" ordcTc. 81 c=uiser
Valkyrie TO proccs-i there .; pa r.aed
A strong landing party L. ~ board
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07

The cork oak Of Spain is said to
grow best in the poorest soil. thus
proving itself frst sousja to the
-rc"NL-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
WIDENER. MAGNATE, DEAD.
Traction Financier Passe. Away at
Age of 81 Years.

Philadelphia. Nov. 6-Peter A B.
Widener. 81. veteran financier and for
years a dominant factor in the street
railways of this city. New York and
Chicago. died today at Lynnewood Hall.
his home in Elkins Park. Mr.. widener
had been i'll for some time and his death
was not unexpected
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
TWELVE LOSE LIVES;
30 MISSING In FIRE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-07
KUTZ DECLARES FOR
HALF-AND-HALF PLAN

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
QUOTES NORDTCA AS
LEAVING HUSBAND
"Borrows Everything" w. II.
Baldwin Says Singer AS
serted Of Banker Young.
WILL CONTEST EVIDENCE

FREEHOLD. y. J., Feb THE contest
over tho nrst will Of Nine Lillian Nor
dica. the opera singer was begun here
to-day and counsel for the heirs under
the second will took up much OF the
first session in attempting TO get before
the court a certified copy Of that docu.
ment
William Hamilton Osborne who repre-
sents the heirs under this will. said his
purpose was to establish that Mime. Nor
dics claimed residence in New York. and
tha: AZ a result the probate OF her viii
in New Jersey was not legal. George
". Young. her husband. claims that Deal
was THEIR legal home.
Efforts to get the copy OF the will
before Surrogate Slocum failed. because
he held that aa the original was In. eX-
.s,"vcc u COPY could not he used ~
evidence. Robert :. Baldwin. who saw
the original will when IL was being
brought to this country, and Westlake
romllnson both testified that the copy
vas "a true COPY. and Emil Dreyfus. OF
counsel FOR the heirs undcr M. second
will. testified that Surrogate Oohalsn q
New York would not narn't the original
tc Ice taken from the state
william +. Baldwin OF Boston. a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
RUSSIAN WOMEN HERE
TAKE UP RELIEF WORK
To Start Fund and Hold Bazaar
Under Patronage Of Nine.
Bakhmcteff.

movement for the relief OF the thou
sands OF destitute in Russian Poland,
which lately has suffered hardly less
than Belgium from the ravages OF the
European war. Is being organized by
women of Russian birth or descent In
this country. The plan is TO collect
money and clothing. as other relief or
CARNATIONS have been doing and early
in April to organic. a bazaar.
Under the patronage Of Nine. Bakh-
metefr. wife of the Russian Ambussa-
dor. committees have been formed and
contributions In money, clothing or Db-
iecis Suitabl, for the bazaar VIII he well
coined. Latest reports Of conditions IN
Russian Poland. the Russiau-Americln
War Relief Society says, show there is
widespread misery IN Gallc'a especially.
The various relief funds In this city
continue 10 show Increases. Yesterday
reports from the treasurers contain the
following contributions: Belgian Re
lief Fuad. S5,3Jl.06. total to date. 5000
252.46. American Red Cross. t,977.47,
total TO date. S452. S37.42: American
Women's war Relief Fund Sg2i51
American Ambulance Hospital in Paris.
t415. total 20 date. sac. 552.Sj Ameri-
can Jewish Relief Committee, Sl7123.
total to date. $i22. 331.9l. Secours Ma
tional Fund for Women and Children Of
France. 500 tota! To date S57,602.34.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
TO PROTECT AMERICANS.
Ma,torcna Assures state Depart
lie viii Punish Raiders.

WAsuINGToE. Feb. t.-HeneNed So
turanccs of projections OF Americans
and their property In the territory ne
controls has been given oy Gen Mayo
reua the villa leader In command IN
the state of Sonora, Gen. MaytOrcna
las also promised TO apprchend ana
uGnsh raiders who recently looted an
American property AZ III Tisre.
Passenger traffic between Mexico city
and Vera Cruz In both directions has
been resumed, the state department
was Informed to-day.
fAe Carranza agency mere ,o-nlght
Sa:r notice that Gen. Obereon, IN com
mand at Mexico city. has ordered the
arrest OF Angelo del Case, said TO be
= villa agent II il anticipated that the
arrest will cause complications with tne
spanish Minister at Mexico city, because
Del Caro- has heretofore claimed to be
Il Spanish subject.
The state Department has not been
advised of Villas reported assur ption
Of contro! over all civil admi' stra-
ton amounting TO an assumption OF
tire Presidency. Such action has been
looked for, however, tur some tii.IG, 49, Il
VAS regarded as inevitable that his
Efforts TO rule Mexico through arother
EcIrOu would wholly fail,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
THINK GOVERNMENT
OF U. 5. PRO-GERMA
French Blame McAdOO for
Supposed Attitude of
Administration.
TRAVELLERS FEAR RESULT

Charles Mcknight OF the Carbon steel
Company OF Pittsburg. who arrived last
night from England By the White star
liner Adriatic, said his observation
abroad had inspired him to believe that
II is time for the United States, ~ a
Government. TO come out and tell where
it stands. The impression is growing
on the other side. he said. that officially
Uncle Sam IL inclined to be pro-GermPn
although everybody knew that the Amer
lean people as whole are with the
Allies. The United states. Mr.. Nc
Knight added. could not AFFORD at the
end Of the war to be the enemy Of
England. Russia and France
W. Barton French. who has been
abroad, ana whose wife is still there
with the French Red Cross. which MIR
French Joined while away, said the
French believe that while the American
people are with France and the other
allies. there is n distinct feeling that
the American Government II pro-Ger-
man. The French seem to believe that
Secretary McAdoo OF the Treasury IL
chiefly responsible for the pro-German
attitude OF the Wilson Administration.
Mr. French said that the English do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05

not look at tho American daily papers
10 find what America thinks OF the war.
but read the comic weeklies and APP
prove them.
II r. MacMechen, president OF the
Aeronautical Society. said he was SUI
perlntendlng for British firm outside
OF London the construction OF fivc dirig-
ibles OF the Zeppelin type, but superior
to Zeppelins. for tho British Government
and that he expected TO have them com
pleted In May. Several would be In
commission before the cn1 OF March.
They would be used for coast defence
md repoiling attacks by German air
craft.
Chairman Harold a. Sanderson OF the
International Mercantile Marine said ,he
raid OF German submarines would not
interfere with the schedule of his com
pany that he believed the British navy
could take care of the under water
raiders.
Miss Fern Rogers. who had the lead
ing part in the Sleeping Beauty Bcauti-
fed" at Drury Lane and who says she
was discharged because Of her pro-Ger
man utterances. has an engagement with
o Berlin house. She could not get to
Berlin by way OF England, so had 20
take ship for this port in order to trans
fer to a Holland America liner and &c
TO Germany through Holland
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
RUSH TO SELL WAR
GOODS TO MORGAN
Dealers Besiegc Offices on Re-
port Of Appointment Of
British Agent.
OFFER EVEN ARMY MULES

Reports printed in Thursday morn
ing's newspapers to the effect that Il. r.
Stettinius. president OF the Diamond
Match Company. had been designated az
a special agent by j. p. Morgan q co.
10 purchase supplies Ter the British Gov
eminent were responsible for the literal
"swampinc" Of the offices of the bank
ing firm yesterday when they were
opened for business. An excited crowd
of men who had. or thought they had,
options or contracts to sell commodities
ranging from needles TO army mules
were waiting at the door
Ever since the bankers announced that
they were the commercial agents for
Grea; Britain IN this country, agents for
various manufactur OF goods thai
England might want IN war times and
men who mad purchased options on al,
sorts of commodities have been appear
ing daily at the Morgan Offices and IN
sisting on seeing some member OF the
firm who would purchase their offerings
or tell them where to go. Some OF these
men have come from IA far as Texas
and no: few of them have been re-
putable business men backed with bonds
FOR several thousands OF dollars from
their home banks.
Yesterday morning. however, was the
worst ever" The crowd that stormed
the offices OF the banking firm was not
only the largest yet on record. but the
most inslstent Their belief that their
chance to do business had arrived was
stimulated by the printed statistics of
the great quantities Of supplies which
England is buying every week in this
market
IL took considerable time TO convince
them that J. i. Morgan a. Co. were not
authorized to buy supplies right and LEFT
for Great Britain, and that the bankers
were only buying such supplies and II
such quantities as designated by tn
British Government. Finally. however
they drifted away and the door mel
were disturbed only now and then by
stray dealer who arrived after the morn
ing rush.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05

brother-in-law u Mime. Nordica, was the
first witness In the attempt 10 show tnet
the last will reflected Nine. Nordica
desires and Identified letters written 10
him and his wife by Nine. Nordica. They
were admitted in evidence. but were not
read Mr.. Baldwin said Nine Nordica
talked with him on business very .o,ten
and told him on a visit to his home IN
Boston that one of her objects In taking
the trip around the world was to get
away from her husband. IL
George says he wants to go along
Mr.. Baldwin said she told him. but
cont want him, although ] tell him 10
come on He never does as he says 10
will. / will get away with as little scis
and row as possible and make hons
for myself George borrows everything
can get hold Of and / cannot get an
accounting from him"
Mr.. Young went on the stand at the
afternoon session and admitted tat the
letters from Nine. Nordica TO the Bald
wins seemed to be in his wife's hand
writing. He added, however. that he
doubted the signatures because OF the
sentiments expressed above them.
After the hearing counsel agreed to
exchange briefs by February 20 and a
decision is expected few days later.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
FIRST WOMAN SENATOR
IN OREGON TAKES SEAT
"Talks Shop" With Colleague
in Assembly, Then Storms
Upper House.

SALEM. Ore. Feb. Miss Kathryn
ClarK, the first woman Senator In Ore
gon, has taken her seat in the state
Senate.
Stunnnsly gowned and flushed with
victory, she called at the Sthto House
before proceeding to the Senate. She
sought Miss Marion Towne. oregon's
first and only state Representative in
the House.
Yes. We talked shop" admitted sena-
tor Clark afterward ~ wanted to get
some pointers"
Representative Towne escorted Senl.
20 Clark to the Senate chamber, where
her APPEARANCE momentarily stopped the
wheels OF legislation. Dorlteepers,
pages and officials crowded around 10
extend greetings
Hair dozen Senators jumped to their
feet to move that the courtesies OF the
Senate be extended Immediately to Sena
tor Clark
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
TRAFFIC INCREASING
ON GERMAN RAILWAYS
Freight Business Almost Nor
NAL, Minister Tells Euro
pean Transportation Men.

MCNtcH. via London. Feb t--Repre-
sentatives OF European railways are at
tending the annual railway schedule con-
ference here The roads represented
include all the German and Austro-
Hungarian State railways. the larger
private owned railroads in these coun-
tries, and the roads OF Denmark. Nor
way. sweden. Italy, Luxembourg.
Switzerland and Holland. Tho North
German Lloyd Steamship Company also
was represented. Altogether there are
100 delegates in attendance.
Tho Bavarian Minister OF Railways
opened the conference lie said that
Germany's freight traffic !s now only
slightly below normal and that passen-
ger traffic Is - per cent. - heavy ~
In the corresponding period last year.
Traffic Is steadily Increasing. he said,
and promises further Improvement in
the summer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
SEVERE ATTACK ON BRYAN.
Cologne Gazette" Cali. Him the
Mouthpiece OF Britain.

Special CABLE DeSpdfch 10 THE SCI
BERLIN. via Amsterdam. Feb 1.-THE
Cologne GG:etts to-day publishes an
other attack on the United states. 1t
declares that Secretary Bryan has made
himself the nouthpioce OF the bruta
British standpoint. which is based IN
force
I'VE are certain that German Amer
leans and those who share in their views
Will shortly furnish a right reply 70
Secretary Bryan's eplstle in regard TO
Americas neutrality" continues the
paper. I'VE know now what we have
70 expect from Bryan
American neutrality is only a ;hin
veil behind which Is concealed an eager
ness to do Great Britain a good turn.
We win ne guided by our knowledge.
II America respects only brute force
then we shall give free play to brute
force"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
VILLA IN "TRUE COLORS."
Carrnnza Consul Here says lie Al
ways Aspired 10 Dominate.

The following statement was issued
BY Francisco elias. Carranza's Consul
General of New York, regarding the self
appointment OF Gen. Villa as the Prcs-
dcat 81 Mexico:
The news does not come 10 US at
all as a surprise. For more than year
II has been known to every loyal Con-
s;itutionallst that villa did not have
the Interests of the Mexican poems aud
Indians At heart, as lie said he did.
From the time he surrounded the
Aguascalientes convention with his
10000 troops II was well established
that he had become a tool in the hands
o. the enemies OF the Mexican people.
His ambition 10 rule and dominate in
Mexico is well known to everybody.
AS was disclosed by his former pro-
yIsional President. Eulalio Gutierrez
villa was the tyrant who at the point
OF the gun forced his Presidents 10 fol-
low his orders"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
KAISER PROTESTS TO POPE.
Resent. NiIusion 40 Belgium In
Recent Letter.
spectq, cable DcspatcA 10 TuE scN,

SpsciG' cable DcspdtoA 10 THE SCN.
RoMI. Feb. 1T is learned here that
the Kaiser resented the allusion to Bel
GUM in the Popes recent allocution and
Instructed Dr.. Won Muhlberg, the Prus-
sian envoy to the Vatican, to protest
against II to the Holy See.
Acting on instructions from the Pope,
Cardinal Gasparri. the Papal Secretary
Of state. merely replied that tho pro-
test was groundleSs since the occupa-
ton Of Belgium by the Germans was an
undeniuble fact.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
Pope Offers Palace
for Quake Orphans
Queen Elena to Be PatrOnesS
of Refuge at CaStel
GOndOlfO.
,p.c.al ccb,. Despatch 70 rnr srN.

ROME, Feb 4.--Thc Pop" has made an
indirect offer To the Italian Government
OF The papal palace at Cdstcl Gondolr1
Tor the shelter Of 1000 earthquake or
phans and lost children. These children
are now Professionally distributed In
siXty-c.ght asylums, schools and con.
vents Queen Elena, who has charge 90
this work, will probably act as patroness
II the offer Is accepted.
Some time ago the Pope appealed foI
funds TO aid him In taking care OF the
earthquake orphans. The finances -
the Vatican have been seriously affected
by the war an dthe pontin could not cx.
tend all the aid he wished. Ireland has
already responded with contribution
OF $500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
GERMAN CRITICISM.
N.wspa Cali wilson's Attitude
Breakdown.

BsRLGN, via London, Feb 4.--Reports
.tcciyed here from Washington that
President Wilson has consented to an
amen dment of the ship purchase bill de-
ciaring that no vessel is to be bought
by the United States II the purchase
would lead 20 complications with any Of
tho beligerents gives rise to sharp
criticism OF the Presidents position by
.carly all the Gerlmn press
The newspapers agree In calling such
action a backdown by the President
before Great Britain, to which the
hrruc-Ic'tpuG adds
This tender confederation for Great
Britain is the moro remarkable since
II injuries America herself"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
GERMANY ToTTERMa, NE SAYS.
Brazilian Attnche in Psri. Predict.
Victory for Allies.
Special cobIe Despatch 70 rmr ST

special 'Gbie DesDdfcI 10 THE SpN.
PARIS, Feb. "a Paris news agtncy
sought interviews to-day with the MILF
tary attches Of all neutral states now
IN Paris The attaches OF the United
States, Italy and Spain declined to COM
init themselves.
Major Fleury do Barros OF Brazil
compared Germany to a furious bull and
said: she is already lettering Tho
Allies have only TO wait until the bull
reaches the end OF his strength and then
seize II BY the horns"
Prince Dimltri Soutzo. the Rumanian
attache, says that he il certain that the
Allies will win and that Germany has
now displayed tho maximum Of her e.
fort Otherwise, she would not keep
her forces in trenches. besleged on two
fronts.
she is like besieged city" he says,
which must fall when at the end OF its
resources and munitions"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
TRAFFIC. IN BELGIUM.
Limited Railway service Is to Re
Provided.

AMSTERDAM, via London. Feb. -
A limited railway service IS 10 he
opened on thirteen lines In the district
OF Brussels. fourteen about Liege. Ave
In Luxembourg aud Ave abou; Char,croi.
according 20 an announcement made by
the German military authorities in BEL
GUM
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-05
More Beers Surrender.

PRETORIA, via London, Feb, 4.--Another
rebel commando surrendered to-day
II was headed by Beauidenhout and the
so-called Prophet Vankensburg, TO whose
influence the rebellion Ii largely ascribed
The commando, comprising IS Office .
and 500 men, surrendered AT Upinston
Bechuanalaud,