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The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-08-13
GERMANS TAKE
LOMzA FORTRESS
Russians Believe Enemy Will
Capture KOVnO and wilma
ALLIES LOSE AT GALLIPOLI

Turks Claim Signal Success In Dis
persin0 Force Landed Under Guns
of Ships-Pope Pessimistic on War.
Submarines Get Two British Ships.
Zeppelins Raid EneIand-U. S. Re
jects Austrian Conte ntion.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29

Here's Miss 18SO.in all her summer.
glory. -,
You may think her skirt is crino-,
line, but it isn't. It's the popular
circular cut, which pillows about as
If it were draped over hoops, but it's
much more graceful than the 'hooped
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29

horrors of 60 years ago.
The little spike-tailed coat of black
taffeta silk with fitted waist line is
to be an accessory of the summer
gowns of silk and cotton, according
to predictions made by the Fashion
Art League Of America.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Junior League on Excursion
Today.

The Junior League Of Washington held
a special meeting Sunday. June 6. at the
home of Miss Rose Wolf. Vice President
Charles SieGel presided. This meeting
was held for the purpose of arranging
program for the excursion to Colonial
Beach. to be held Sunday. June Is. by
the club. The resignation of Miss Vena
Cooper. due to her leaving the city. WAS
accepted by the club. The assistant sec
rotary. Miss Annie Shear. reported about
so tickets distributed Messrs. c. Cold
stein, D. Resented, NJ. Abrams. B. Sic
gel. S. Arkin and A. Rosenblum have
been appointed as the ticket committee.
Miss r. Wolf, Miss s. Becker and Mr..
Lear were appointed to receive all money
to be turned in on that day. The pro-
gram arranged for the Beach is as fol-
lows: A ball game is to be held in the
water. in which the whole club is eX
pected to compete: a ball game is to be
held on land. the boys competing against
the girls of the club; rowing contest is
to be held, in which sets OF two couples
each may compete; a swimming contest
is to be held. in which those who do not
know how to swim may compete they
will be provided with guards: a relay
race between two boys and two girls.
1t was decided to give the winners a
prize. Dancing followed the close OF the
meeting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
NEUTRALS NUMBERED
In TOLL OF U-BOATS
Swedish and Dutch Ships Sent to
Bottom by German Sub
marines.

London. June n.-British. Swedish. and
Dutch ships were numbered among the
victims of subma rines in British waters
today. in addition to several fishing YES
sells Eight survivors were picked up by
Dutch sailing vessel crossing the North
Sea and landed in Holland.
4 wireless dispatch from Berlin reports
the sinking of a Dutch steamer, Bata-
vier II. and that five of her crew and
eleven passengers were saved by another
Netherlands liner. There are two vessels
named Batavicr ii. and both hail from
Dutch ports The larger of the two YES
selS is n big steel screw liner of Rottcr-
dam He owners report her as safe in
port The other Batavier ii is an iron
screw steamer of 15I tons, hailing from
Ymuiden.
Members of the crew of the trawler
Intrepid reached land today at Lowestoff
after having been sdrift twenty-one
hours in an open boat without food. fol-
lowing the destruction of their craft.
Other losses reported include the fol-
lowing: bark Thomassina, of Russia,
sunk by shell fire of Kinsale. crew res
cued: steamship Dania, of PetroSrad,
summarized Off Stornoway. crew rescued:
steamship Otsgo. of Karlsruh. Sweden.
torpedoed off Hull. crew rescued. steam-
ship Strathcarron. of Glasgow. torpe-
doed without warning while outward
bound from Barry. crew rescued; schoon-
er Express, OF Russia. sunk by subma-
rine us, crew rescued: fisherman Coro-
neIla, of Bridgewater. sunk on loves
toft, crew rescued and landed at Rotter-
dam.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
WITH 1.-THE WONEN,S CLUBS

defended it: eommander-in-chief OF ar
mics far more numerous than those which
fought the battles OF the Revolution; he
wrote that nations epitaph; he died the
idol Of its people,
At the conclusion of Mr.. Benefits re-
marks he was given a rising vote OF
thanks. Crosses of honor were then con-
ferred upon the Rev, Beverly Carradine.
Company X. Woods Mississippi Cavalry.
Forest Corps; James HuffDlan. Company
I. Tenth Virginia Infantry: ]. ]. Wing
field. Company F. Third Virginia Infan-
try. veterans, and Mrs. Caroline f. Luhn
Du Bose. daughter Of Gustave /. Luhn.
Company /, North Carolina Cavalry. and
Mai. W. o. Owen, son Of Robert Latham
Owen. who as president Of the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad. conveyed sup
plies to Gen. Lees army. This presenta-
ton ceremony was participated in by
Mrs. Gustavus Werber. Miss Virginia
Hereford. member of Mildred Lee Chap
ter. Chrildren of the Confederacy. of the
District of Columbia. and a niece of Mrs
Maudc Howell Smith. the District of Co.
lumbia president of the L. ID. c. They
were assisted by W. S. Thompson.
The meeting was then turned over to
Washington Camp, No. sos. Sons of Con-
federate Veterans. and Maj. +. W. r.
Ewing delivered an interesting address
on the bred Scott decision. He said the
Sons of Confederate Veterans had started
a movement to see that the history of the
civil war is correctly written. and to cor
rect many of the errors made by North
ern historians.
Miss Mcknight. Of the Confederate
Choir, sang Dixie in a spirited man
ner and the benediction was pronounced
by the Rev. \. r. Byrd. Chaplain L.
q
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Chaplin Union Of W. c. 7. u.
Closes Season.

Mrs. Emma Shelton, District president
of the W. e. T. L., spoke at the last
meeting of Chaplin Union for the season.
comparing character building with q
lace weaver.
Mrs. A. n. Tyson. the Evangelistic SUI
perintendent, opened the meeting by
reading the scripture lesson and offering
prayer. Mrs. A. A. Maxim filed the
chair as recording secretary in the alb
sence of Mrs. Francis ST. Clair. Miss c.
Nichols gave the report of the treasury.
Five dollars was voted for the medal
contest. The awarding for the best es-
say on Scientific Temperance was an
nounced as going to the Johnson School.
In grading these papers Mrs. DOGGY. the
president gave the opinion of the judges
that it was obvious there was need of
special scientific instructor in the pub
lie schools. The splendid contest under
the superintendent. Mrs Hattie S. Petric.
held recently at the Mckinley High
School, was Endorsed by the president.
who appealed for cooperation in this
work. as 1t was an incentive to cultivate
the art of public speaking and self-re-
lance in the young.
Before adjourninS for the summer Mrs
DOGGY with much feeling took this oc-
casion to thank the officers for their
hearty cooperation and loyalty TO her
Administration Personally Mrs. DOGGY
commended the following officers for the
splendid record they had achieved in
their various departments: Mrs. Shell
ton Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Tyson, Mrs
Maxim. Mrs Tibbits. Mrs. F. J. Crow
ley. Mrs. THOMPSON. Mrs. Steele. Miss
Nichols. Mrs. Rachel Tongate Beck. Mrs.
Keys. Mrs. Francis ST Clair, Mrs. King
and Miss Weightman
Two new members were admitted to
the union. Mrs. John n. STeeI and Mrs.
S. VI. Gates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Home Economics Association
Meets.

The last regular meeting of the Home
Economics Association was very inter-
esting. Its members and friends met at
the Bureau of Standards and were most
courteously shown about various sections
of the buildings by Mr.. Hubbard. acting
chief clerk. Much information was gain
ed from him and others who are special
lists in the different sections.
The process of testing sugar. ice. Oil.
verifying thermometers and meters were
explained, wireless telegraph equipment.
electric lighting with all its glare and
shadings, the thousand and one tubes.
wires, and coils of electricity generally
were exhibited. and the grand finale.
made with liquified air
made an interesting series. showing the
wonders of science.
The courtesy and attention given by
members of the bureau is much apprcci-
ated by the association. Not small
pleasure of the occasion was the nice
luncheon which was furnished in the
attractive room used for that purpose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
NEW MISSION LEADERS
WILL BE ENTERTAINED
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Bennett Take
Charge of Central Union
Mission Work,

John S Bennett. of New York. the
newly appointed superintendent of the
Central Union Mission, and Mrs. Ben
nett are to be entertained at a recep-
ton by the Ministerial Council and
the board OF directors Of the mission
on tomorrow night in the mission au-
ditorium at 622 Louisiana avenue. The
reception will follow the regular
evening service in the chapel
For six years and a half MIR. BEN
nett has been connected with the IA
nous Jerry McAuley Water Street
Mission in New York. having served
there in the capacity of leader of the
Sunday night services.
He was born on February 5. 1881.
in Hartford, Conn. After he was mr.
teen years old he refused to attend
school longer and entered service in
clothing store in his home town.
Drink and the devil' got hold of him
and he finally landed on the Bowery
helpless drunkard. Given up to die
by the physicians of Bellevue Hospital.
he drifted into the McAuley Mission in
December. 1907, where he was con-
verted and where his subsequent serv-
ices have been highly valued. He has
been in business in Brooklyn since
that time. He was married five years
ago. Speaking of his wife. he said:
She is a great help to me in this
work Without a moments hesitation
she gave up our pleasant little home
to come and live in the mission build
ing and we are working together for
the salvation OF souls"
In speaking of MIR. Bennett. Treas
urer Ramsey said: His experiences
in the McAuley Mission and in M,
free-lance career previous thereto.
have equipped him admirably for the
service he has been called to render.
The work calls for a practical knowl-
edge of human nature and 4 deep and
abiding interest in the welfare of
men. especially the unfortunate. These
qualities we think Mr. Bennett pos
sesses in a very satisfactory measure"
Mr. Ramsey stated tnaI another re-
duction of $1,000 has just been made
in the mortgage on the mission build
ing. making $1,000 in all paid on this
debt since July 1. 1911
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Robert E. Lee Chapter,
u. D. c. Meets.

Robert f. Lee Chapter. L. D. c.. held
its last regular meeting of the season
on May . last with an unusually large
membership present. The most important
feature of the evening was the election
Of delegates and alternates to the ma
tional convention to be held at San
Francisco in November next. Those
elected were: Delegates-Mrs Eugenia
Rollins. Mrs. John T Callaghan. Mrs.
James Mulcare, Mrs. John Hickey and
Mrs. Warren. Alternates-NIrs Harry
Wheatley. Mrs. Belle c. Riley. Mrs
stephen Harrison Ford, Miss Belle Sim
clair and Mrs. Roberta Van H. VolIand.
Those of the chapter who attended the
reunion OF Confederate Veterans and
Sons were Mrs. Eugenia Rollins, Mrs.
stephen Harrison Ford. Mrs. Ellen G.
Marshall. Mrs. Ashton Todd. Mrs. George
Covington. Mrs. James Mulcare. Mrs
Belle Z. Riley. Mrs. Rufus Clark. Mrs.
aliace Streater. Mrs. John Callashan,
Mrs. John Hickey. Mrs. Harriet Graves,
Miss Fannie E. Adams and Mrs. Gabriel
Edmonston.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
IN THE REALM OF RELIGION

vival of mystical religion. Even in
the United States, which il, least af-
fected by the war; BILLY" Sunday has
been upsetting all the predictions as
to the evolution of an Unconditional
religion and the impossibility Of an
old fashioned revival.
Exhausted not only economically.
but in hope. in faith. in courage" DR..
John r. Mott expects to see the ma =
tons of Europe left by the war.
, Then he says, will come the SOL
emn hour for America to assume her
larger responsibilities in world serv-
ice than ever before. when we with
our unspent energy, with our fresh
courage, will place at the disposal of
these nations the choicest products
men to take the training in Chris
tian institutions which WIFI prepare
them for such leadership.
Evangelists Chapman and Alexander
have been at work among the British
soldiers camped on Salisbury Plains
Three thousand have made profession
of religion and 10000 have Joined the
Pocket Testament League. These sign
pledge TO carry the Testament in
their pockets and to read a chapter
every day.
Some one asked Robert j. Bur-
dette for his favorite text. The reply
was When Z think of favorite text
half dozen dear ones leap to my
lips. Stormy days I want cloak:
cold days I want the sunny side of
the wall: hot days I want a shady
path; now. want a shower of man.
ma; now, l wan: a drink of cool div
ing water: now, / want an arbor to
rest IN; now. I want pilgrims staff;
now, l want 4 sword-a right Jeru-
salem blade. Ny favorite text: / might
as wei! try TO tell which Is my favor
lite eye. The one l might lose is the
one ! might want"
Upon Invita- ton of the Shiloh Bap-
tbs, Church of this city. the pastors
and other Representatives of forty
Baptist Churches in and about the
District Nof Columbia. met in Council
at The Shiloh Church last week and
examined James Edward Kent as to
his fitness and qualifications for the
work of preaching the Gospel The
council organized BY electinS Rev. Z.
E. Kicks. pastor Of the First Baptist
Church OF West Washington, moder-
ator: Rev. j. |. Loving, ID. D.. pastor
of the Enon Baptist Church. clerk. and
Rev w d. Jarvis, D. D.. pastor of
the New Bethel Baptist Church. cate
chizer. Mr. Kent passed a satisfactory
examination. and it was voted unan-
imously to ordain him to the work of
an evangelist.
The ordination sermon was preached
by Rev. DIR. A. J. Tyler: ordination
prayer with the laying on of hands.
Rev. J. f. Willis: presentation of the
Bible, Rev. S. Miller: giving of the
Milton Waldron: the hand of fellow
ship, Rev. DIR. W. j. Howard. Rev.
Mr. Kent will leave shortly on an
evangelistic tour through the north.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Ladies Of the Union Veteran
Legion.

Preparations are being made by En-
campments, Nos. III and 50. and Ladies'
Auxiliary. No. 80. Union Veteran Lee
gion. for their joint memorial services
to be held at the hall of Encampment.
nue. southeast. on Friday evening, June
Is, at S o'clock to honor those who
have died during the year. The Rev.
+. NJ. Mccoy. pastor of Waugh NJ. E.
Church, will deliver an address suit
able to the occasion, and Col. Joseph
Fl. Hartley. the past coloners address.
A program of music and singing is be-
ing arranged by the committee. Vet
Grams and members of all patriotic or
CARNATIONS are cordially invited to
also.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Members of W. e. T. u. Visit
Fire Stations.

Through the courtesy of Miller
Brothers. agents OF the Ford Automo-
bile Company, and Herbert Kline.
superintendent Gospel Missions. in do
mating the use of automobiles, il was
made possible for the Red Letter Day"
department of the District W. C. T. L.
to visit every branch Of the fire de-
partment. in the observance of a Red
Letter Day known by W. c. T U.
workers as The Jennie Cassiday Day."
always observed on June ..
In the different trips from the W. C.
T. U. Building. 522 Sixth street north
west. to the stations. truck houses. and
offices of chiefs, special committees ac-
companied Mrs. E. S. Shelton, District
president. and Mrs. ]. \. Edgar. Dis
trict X. L. D. superintendent. carrying
flowers and temperance literature, and
with words of greeting and good will
in behalf of every white ribboner in
the District. gave them to over 400 fire.
men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Cultus Club Suspends Until
October.

The Washington Cultus Club held its
regular meeting last Tuesday at the res
idence of Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson. Six
teenth street northwest
After luncheon the meeting was called
to order by the president. Mrs. Paris
Brengle. Fifteen members responded to
roll call with current events
Mrs. Taylor read the first paper on
The Reigns of the PtolemieS" Miss
Karr followed with a paper on Cleo
patra and the Egyptian Queens The
guests were Mrs. Chester Smith. Mrs.
Stuart Carpenter, Mrs. Franz Kalas and
Miss Marguerite Clark. The club adj
journed to meet in October.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Law Class of 1913 Organized.

The 1915 class of the Georgetown Uni
versity Law School was permanently or
gained Friday night at a meeting at the
Law Building. Fifth and E streets north
west. William A. Sheehan was elected
president. Other officers elected were:
Harry d. Jacob. first vice president: Le-
roy E. Reed. second vice president:
secretary. Bolitha J. Laws. and Albert
Z. Stinem. treasurer. The executive
committee consists OF J. z. Taylor. j. J.
Cotter. Fred s. Swindell. william A.
Barbour, and Charles 4. LaFoe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Carmsn L Fayorite.

New York. June E-C1Afence Carman. being the
international champion behind pace. II the logi-
cal favorite for the twenty -avenfs notor-psced
race tonight at the Shsepshead Bay yelodrume.
which will be the feature II the fifteen events card
ed Carmans work on the Brighton course last
year Sensational the Janaica star breskiug all
records from ten TO thirty niles. Oppped to Car
man will Be Itaiy's Champion. Georges Colmbatto;
Mems Bedell. Of Brooklyn and vhvenzo Madonna,
. urotese d the lsas Floyd MseFsrlsnd
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Activities Of the Knights Of
Columbus.
keane Council Celebrates
Anniversary.

"Keane Council Day" at Marshall
Hall. celebrated last Monday. comment
Grating the seventeenth anniversary
of the council. was a distinct success.
Over 1000 members of the council and
of the order and their friends enjoyed
the splendid program of entertain
ment provided by the committee of
arrangements. Addresses were made
by Grand Knight c. Eugene Edwards
and Past Grand Knight Charles w
Darr. The success of the outing was
due to the intelligent and energetic ef-
forts of the members of he committee
headed by the following: William A
Shreve. chairman of the entertainment
and floor committee; c. Eugene Ed
wards, G. X. chairman reception COM
mittee: Andrew l. Hickey. athletic
committee; John J. keenan,. refresh
ment committee: Mrs. S. NJ Tucker,
Ladies Auxiliary: Joseph ]. Kennedy,
transporta ton; Thomas A. Cantwell
printing: Drs. James A. Flynn. Charles
l. Griffith and ID. d. Mulcahy, public
comfort; Charles W. Darr. chairman,
booster committee. Custodian of prizes:
d. f. Barry; judges. c. W. Darr. w.
E. Pairo, Richard l.. Lamb. Samuel NJ.
Tucker, A. j. Sullivan. w Sloan. A.
Small. E. ]. MaIoy. ST.. NJ F. Nam
gan. f. ]. McQuade, and d. s. Mas
terson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Resolutions Drafted by Order.

Resolutions expressing the loss sus-
tanned to the order and the community in
the death of Thomas Valentine Smith,
late secretary OF w. r. Moses & Sons,
have been drafted and will be forwarded
to the family of the deceased by Carroll
Council. Mr.. Smith was a highly es-
teemed member of the order. and was
widely known and beloved for his ster-
ling and manly qualities and exemplary
Christian life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

All the members Of the Burton on
Trent Rugby Club. England. have vol
unteered for service In the European
war. 80 BEING in the new army nd
I In the Legion Of Frontiersmen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

At the meeting of the committee of
arrangements held last Sunday Frank
L. Hewitt was named chairman of the
executive committee: William G. Fee
ly, secretary, and Benjamin F. Myers.
treasurer. Aquatic sports, baseball
games. field and track events are be-
ing arranged by the following COM
mittee: DIR. Halpin, chairman. p. l..
O'Brien, " B. Costello. J. p Dawson,
John E. Hogan. William J. Gould, jr..
F. A. Dougherty, William A. Smith,
Edward Murphy. and DR.. s. Wrenn
Howard. The invitation and ticket
committee is headed by Walter l.
Plant, who has named the following
as his aids: John r. Dawson. c. W.
Aughinbaugh. Joseph B. Glover. Will
lam J. Jouvenal, A. A. Carmody, Owen
J. Cleary, and Joseph A. McOsker
Edward L. Tucker. C. n, is chairman
of the reception committee, which con-
sists OF W. ]. Plant. William G. Feely.
z. A. Dillon. Frank L. Hewitt. T. p.
Rooney. ]. Sullivan. B. F. Myers. p.
L. O'Brien. George A. Trap. p. A. To-
bin, Rev. c. y. Rosensteel, and Mr..
Conrad Chairman Mertz. of the public
comfort committee, will be assisted by
]. ]. O'Hara. F. J. McDermott. r. c.
Lohmeyer, william F. Columbus, T. A.
McLarney, Martin j. mcnamara,
Michael D Schaefer. DR.. s. W. Howard.
DR.. Halpin. and Mr.. Cogan. The COM
mittee will hold a meeting today in
the X of c. hall at 2:30 o'clock, to
hear reports for recommendations to
the council at the regular meeting to-
morrow evening.
Country Club Growing Rapidly.
. The outdoor recreation movement is
being given an impetus these days by
the large attendance of the members
and guests at the Columbus Country
Club, near Arlington, Va. The club
house is a handsome and commodious
structure, suggesting comfort and
roominess, and from the spacious We
randa a superb view Is obtained Of
Washington and its environs, and the
Potomac River. The thirty-eight-acre
tract IL gradually being cleared up.
and already the baseball diamond and
field are inviting to the fans" and
players alike; ample provisions have
been made for the devotees of tennis
on the new courts: cinder path at
tracts for the track meets, and Quoits
and croquet find a following. The
equipped shower baths are
one of the attractions. The member
ship is growing rapidly. and the fur.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
washinEt0a Council to Give


Washington Council met last Tuesday
evening. Following a brief business
session. Lecturer Moran provided an
athletic Night" program which won
the favor OF the large audience Past
Grand knight James H. johnson will
not preside at the meeting June 90,
as announced. on account Of a BUSH
ness engagement which takes him out
Of the city. Grand knight Leo A. Ro-
yer announces that the feature of the
evening will be a reception to Rear
Admiral Benson. U. S. n, and an ad-
dress on The Glories Of Louvain Uni
versity." by DR.. Gilday. OF the Cath
Ollie University.
spalding Council to Enjoy Program
The meeting Of Spalding Council
next Thursday evening will be attend
ed by the large class of new members
received at the last meeting as spe-
cial guests. and following a get &c.
ouainted'' session with Grand knight
Biggs and the veteran members al
hosts. Lecturer Merkling will provide
notable program OF entertainment.
Potomac Cosneil Plans Field Day.
Potomac Councils excursion and
field day at Chesapeake Beach ON
July I bids fair to be big event
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Their development OF the country club
is sure to add many more to its roster
Assembly of Fourth Degree Attends
Jubilee.
The Washington Assembly. fourth de-
gree. attended the golden jubilee exer-
cises at Immaculate Conception Church
on last Sunday night. acting as n guard
of honor during the vesper services.
Headed BY Charles W. Darr. master of
the fourth degree of the District of CO.
lumbia and Maryland. and Mai. Ed
wards, drill master, the members paid
their respects to Bishop Charles Warren
Currier. and Father Riordan. felicitating
the latter on the success which had at
tended the jubilee of the parish.
Carroll Council to Have Smoker.
Carroll Council will meet next Tuesday
evening. Grand Knight MCGEE an
nounces that highly interesting enter
and smoker will follow a
short business session. and anticipates a
large attendance.