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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
MessinQ, Like War Ruin,
HarbOrS Strange Craft
Never Recovered from the Earthquake City Reverts
to Anticipated Methods of Past in Handling
Necessities Of War.

he found it, or thought he did, in the
shape Of a number of automobiles, sup
posed TO be consigned to Turkey. Re
suit. strict orders TO the Washington
not 10 stir from her moorings TIL the
affair had been referred TO Rome Tor
decision. The embargo was even ex-
tended TO the passengers, who were
forbidden 10 20 on shore 70 enjoy the
wild dissipation of the only cinemato-
graph theatre which the much-tried
Messina owns.
When darkness fell there was a
fresh return TO simplicity. When the
engines Of the venerable vessel stand
still there is no electricity. The even
ing meal was lugubriously illuminated
by dismal candles, but, fortunately,
people who have the courage 10 travel
in these times Of stress have devel-
oped dose Of philosophy which rises
superior 70 troubles Of all kinds. "A
ia guerre CONNIE a la guerre" sums II
up in a single phrase.
Complications Nearly International
But here the complications started
afresh. and these might become inter
national ones. There were two Cabi-
net couriers on board, one British and
the other Italian, with dispatches for
Athens and Bucharest. They certainly
did not appreciate the delay, but there
was nothing 10 be done The harbor
Of Messina was plunged in the black
darkness imposed on all ports in the
zone OF war. The only lights visible
we're those Of valiant French de
stroyer, which has already accounted
for three Austrian submarines. She
was mounting vigilant guard over the
harbor OF Messina and the hybrid lot
of steam and sailing vessels it con
tanned She looked like a diminutive
hen trying to look after miscellane-
Gus collection of chickens and duck
lings. But she certainly would have
prevented any of her charges quitting
The harbor after shutdown. so there
was nothing for il but 10 retire for
the night.
The heat was tremendous. and
I brought ms fresh problem. fresh air
I or mosquitoes. II one closed the port
/ hole one suirocated; IL il was opened
one fell a victim 20 the most enter
nrising bloodsuckers II has been my
/ fortune 20 meet. voted for mos
ouitoes, and soon had my cabin so full
/ Of them that if they had been unani-
NOUS they could have dragged me from
NV bunk. II is AT such moments that
one appreciates fully the phrase con
traband Of war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
berlains, her guardian and chapsron.
desires 70 hAyA An esfahli menf of her


desires 70 have an establishment Of her
own. having no relatives with whom she
wishes 20 live. Part o. the "necessar-
los" detailed in the list submitted by
Miss Chamberlain are rent and other
household expenses Mrs. Burns was
asked what would be the sum neces-
snry 20 maintain sixteen year-old girl
In humber walks Of life. LEFT an or
phan.
Fight dollars week. or s4l6 a
year." said Mrs Burns promptly. "Girls
do exist on less. but they car't live.
Eight dollars "a week. however. will SUI :.
fee for the necessaries. Aspoor girl
left 8n orphan generally goes TO live
with some uncle or aunt. Miss Loney
doesn't want 20 1--we with her aunts and
unclcs. and qhc doesn't have 20. girl
In loss ai1uen' circumstances has no
choice
poor girls OF sixteen are generally
working II they are s'ill IN school u
- the public school. so the item OF
81. 800 for school. music. languages,
e-c..' in Miss Loney's expenses wouldn't
trouble them. Poor girls get what va
cation outings they have through set
Elements. friendly clubs. and the like,
40 50, SOC for summer vacation and
travelling expenses listed by Miss Lo-
ney's guardian as necessary. could be
omitted nom our uncovered orphan $
requirements "a could Miss Loney's
recreation and amusements, 81 300,
and automobile and chauffeur. $1,000. W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
HANDBOOK MAN SENT TO CELL
Magistrate House Sentences Prisoner
Without Alternative Of Fine.

Magistrate House, in Night Court
last night, for the first time sentenced
man charged with making hand
book TO the workhouse without the
alternative of a fine. The prisoner
was Joseph Sadny. who said he lived
at 617 Fordham Road. The Bronx. and
VIII was accused by Detective Brady, Of
the Third Inspection District, OF stand
ing on Sixth Avenue, at Thirty-third
Street. and receiving from number Of
men slips Of paper on which were
marked odds for races.
Sadny declared he was only waiting
for a friend. but Magistrate House re-
piled: 81 feel satisfied that you were
there for the purpose Of making a
handbook, and consider men Of your
class menace to the public. | am
pleased that the police are seeking 20
stamp out such a practice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
EX-SWEDISH PREMIER DEAD
Karl STAFF Formed His Own Cabinet in
1905 and 1911.

Stockholm. Sweden, Oct 4. The
death was announced here to-day Of
Karl Albert STAFF. ex-Premier of
Sweden.
Karl Albert STAFF, Liberal party
leader. was minister without port
folio i'm the coalition cabinet Of 1905.
but shortly afterward ne resigned and
formed n cabinet in which he was
Premier and Minister of Justice. He
resigned in 1906, being succeeded as
Premier By w. Lindeman.
In 1911 he again formed a cabinet.
remaining in Office until February
1919. when the cabinet resigned be-
cause Of differences between King
Gustaf and its members as 20 the
Kings right to make political speeches
without first ascertaining If the cab
met approved of the substance OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05

Of Tuxedo. will take place on Novem-
Der 3 in the Church Of the Heavenly
Resi-. The details for the wedding
have not been decided upon, but Miss
Bigelow probably viii have no attend
ants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Livingston Kauf-
man. who spent the summer al Mar
ouette. Mich. as guests of Mrs. E. n.
Ereitung. have returned to their home
In Cleveland Mrs. Kaufman's mother,
Mrs. William A. Hamilton. will spend
November with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Allen Townsend,
Miss Adoline VI. and Miss Marion
Townsend have gone 70 Hot Springs,
Va. 10 remain until next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Appleton Rob
bins have returned TO tocwn from Bar
Harbor. Ne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newbold lie Rov Edgar
will return from California this week
and 20 to Tuxedo for the rest Of the
autumn.
NTss salAts D. l4hEG4H a. Ai'SO ~ Wv
citv Yesterday 70 remain few days be-
fore going 10 her place near LeNng"
ten. Ky.
Miss Madeleine Dahlgren, daughter
of Mrs Drexel Dab gren. is in town for
p few days from LenoX. Mrs. Dah!gren
will close her place in the Berkshires
on November l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Hubbard
have arrived in the city from their
country place. the Hommocks, Larch-
mont. y. y. and are at the Hotel
Gotham.
Mrs. Richard T. Wilson has returned
from Newport and has Joined Mr.. VIII
son at the Plaza.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert c. Winmill have
taken possession Of their new nome at
Great Neck. Long Island.
The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmetef gave a small luncheon yes
terday at the Plaza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
SKULL BROKEN. WANDERS A D
Victim OF Blackjack Found by Police in
The Bronx

After he had wandered aimlessly
about The Bronx since before midnight
Sunday, unable 70 tell where or by
whom he had been struck. but suffer
ing from a fractured skull. George
Kenneth. salesman. Of 446 East ls5th
Street. was found late last night by
Patrolman McAndrews.
Kenneth told the policeman he had
been hit on the head with blackjack.
Kenneth was taken 70 Fordhem Hos
pital. He is in serious condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
By CORDON-GORDON SMITH.

Messina, Sept. g. The war has done
much to complicate and also TO simplify
existence. What II has done at present,
as far as travelling in the Mediterra-
mean is concerned. may be described in
either fashion. according to the feel
ings of the victims. Perhaps it might
he best described as n simplihcation
which leads 20 complication.
l left Naples yesterday evening on
the steamship Washington, bound for
Athens via Messina. The first simplih-
cation was that we went back to the
speed of our grandfathers and travelled
AZ the reckless velocity Of ten knots.
To neonle not in hurry il was very
agreeable. as the sea was smooth and
the sunshine brilliant. The reason was
The necessity Of saving coal, rare
commodity in Italy at the present time'
Where the complications might nave
.-ieer would have been 10 make the
acquaintance of an Austrian submarine
Az our leisurely rate OF progress we
,,,orld have offered torpedo mag
n;6cent target. However, the Austrian
navy has hitherto reserved ITS torpedoeS
for warships and has let Merchant
vessels severely alone.
Messina Like a War Ruin.
We therefore arrived at MeSslh.
without mishap. The town itself sun
q mass of ruins since the great earth-
Quake. was curiously reminiscent oil the
war. as il looked like replica oil
Rheims. Arras and score OF o,her
towns which have received the atteh-
lions of German ..eavy artillery
We had a return 20 simplicity wheh
we moored. end-on, 10 quay my
Yards distant, and proceeded to load
and discharge lighters in the GOOD ora
fashioned way Of our great-grandiaiih.,,
ers. while fifty yards away. Csrdii'
collier was being discharged by three
score half-naked lockers carrying us
tw, thousand tons OF cargo ashore "a
baskets. containing at the outside MY
mounds of coal. These primitive mem
DDS covered everything IN sight lnciuo
ing the Washington, with stratum "
coal dust quarter of an men oeeP'
Life again became complicated "he.
the steam launch Of man-o'-war sho,
alongside the Washington, and a sih",
Young lieutenant came on poH'u
search for contraband. Unfortunately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
WALDORF PHILLIPS DEAD
Well known Writer and Poet was
Friend Of King Edward.

TNTNETFFT|
Baltimore, Oct. waldorf Henry
Phillips. poet and author, is dead AZ
his home. in Arlington, suburb OF
Baltimore. at the age OF sixty-two. He
was born in New York City. was gradu-
ated at Columbia. prsctised law IN New
York for some years and then took up
literary work. lie was contributor
70 leading magazin's under the pen
name OF Henry Waldorf Francis. He
made three tours Of the world. and
enjoyed the friendship OF the late King
Edward and other monsrchs.
His wife, who was Miss Bessie
Rowens Parker. o. New York. a broth
er. Edwin Phillips. and two sisters. the
Misses Louisa and Esther Phillips, all
Of New York. survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05
PEOPLE TO DECIDE
ON CHINESE RULE
Will Vote on Question Of Mon
narchical Government.

Peking. oct. 4. Regulations govern
ing the election OF members 20 a peo-
Mes conference 20 decide whether
China shall adopt the monarenical
form Of government have been passed
By the State Council. acting in me
capacity Of a legislature.
The primaries will be completed on
November and the final vote cast IN
TIE provincial capitals ten days later.
II the vote favors a monarchy the res
toration Of that form Of government
will be promulgated.
Dispatches from Peking on ssptem-
Der % said that the Council OF state
had advised President Yuan Shin-ksl
20 call citizens convention 20 act on
a new constitution. which would decide
tho monarchical question. To-day
dispatch indicates the giving o. such
authorization. and shows that denn',s
stems for the election Of members OK
the body which will make the decision
have been taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-05

Mrs. f. NJ. Padelford and her dsugh-
Ter. Miss Matilda Bigelow. have re
turned 90 town from Bar hAroor;
where they spent the summer aho
.re nj the ST. Regis. The marriage OF
Miss Bigelow 20 Herbert {. Pell, IT.
40 Of Ur. and Mrs. Herbert {. FeiA
Evening star., 1915-05-23

Esther Lodge. No. 5. will hold short
business session tomorrow evening fol-
lowed by a social. The evenings en-
tertainment will be in charge of the
past grands who are members of the
lodge. An interesting program will
be rendered and refreshments will be
served in the supper room of the hall.
The special committee of the Re
bekah Assembly, Vice President Anna
Billings, chairman, having in charge
the theater party Saturday evening,
May 90. at Columbia Theater, has
announced all arrangements completed
bly, are invited, and it is expected that
every member of the assembly. to-
gether with all it's officers. will be
present with their families and friends.
Every invitation so far extended has
been accepted and a list of all who
will attend is being prepared and Will
be preserved for the assembly rec
ords.
The last meeting of Ruth Lodge. No:
2, was attended by large number of
members. The degree was conferred
upon several candidates, after which
the degree team served refreshments
and presented program of enter
tainment. Past Noble Grand Lulu
Philips gave report of the work OF
the Assembly Home Circle and also of
the success of the sewing circle. Past
Noble Grand Mamie E. Pearson, as
committee on memorial services to be
held Sunday evening, June 13. report
for the proper observance of Memorial
Evening star., 1915-05-23

PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Wednesday, Friendship Temple. No. Q, de-
grees.
Friday--Rathbone Temple, No. 6, social.

F F~iendship Temple. No. 9. will con-
fer the degrees at its meeting Wednes-
day night. A large attendance of MEM
bers attended the monthly social of the
temple last Wednesday night, among
Lodge knights of Pythias after the
grand visitation to Mount Vernon
Lodge. The entertainment was pro-
vided by the temples committee, COM
posed of Mrs. Ida Crown, Mrs. Carrie
Davis, Mrs. Nettie Crowthers, Mrs. Ella
Garner and Mrs. Ida Freeman.
Rathbone Temple, No. 8, has an
nounced it's monthly social for Friday
night following its regular meeting. A
surprise" program of entertainment
will be given and refreshments served
The temple Is reported to be receiving
large number of applications at each
meeting and much enthusiasm is being
shown by the membership. Rehearsals
are held each week by the degree and
drill teams under the direction Of H.
Elkton Smith. degree director.
The Past Chiefs' Association was en-
tertained at its monthly meeting Mon
dav night by Mrs. Lizzie Bassett at her
residence. II S street northwest Mrs
Mary e. Mitchell. the president, pre-
sided At the conclusion of the busi-
ness meeting refreshments were served
and a social hour enjoyed. The house
was beautifully decorated in spring
flowers and ferns. Those present were
Mrs Mary B. Mitchell, Mrs. Elsie Van
Crown. Mrs. Roberta Prescott, Mrs.
Etoile Melick. Mrs. Martha Jarboe, Mrs.
Carrie Davis, Mrs. Bertha Williams.
Mrs Margaret Cofan. Mrs. Minnie Wolf
Evening star., 1915-05-23

The members of the order in this 1u-
risdiction this evening will accompany
the membership of Eastern Lodge, No.
Z, and Esther Rebekah Lodge, No 5. to
special religious services to be held
at Congregational Church. 10th and G
streets northwest. at pm.
The grand master, William J. Rich,
and his corps of officers. the grand pa
triarch and his officers. the president
of the Rebekah Assembly. Mrs. Annie e.
Grigsby and her corps Of oh1cers, repre-
senting the grand bodies of the Dis
trict, in conjunction with the member
ship of both lodges escorted by Canton
Washington, No. l. P. NJ. will march
in a body from Odd Fellows Hall. 7th
the First Congregational Church. A
special sermon by the pastor Rev. Jay
T. Stocking, is promised for the benefit
of the Odd Fellows and the music to be
rendered will be something out of the
ordinary.
All members of the order have been
urged to join in attendance at these
services. Accommodations will be am
pie for a large assembly.
All members of lodges have been re-
uuested to be in the main auditorium of
the hall on 7th street at 7:15 pm.
sharp and join in the PROCESSION to the
church Members of Eastern and
Esther Rebekah Lodges have been ask
ed to come a little earlier to assist in
completing arrangements for the
march.
Canton Alexandra of Alexandria. with
members of the two lodges in that city.
will also attend and meet In the main
hall.
The joint committee has requested
that members families also come at
7:15 pm. to Odd Fellows Hall. The
lower part of the church will be re-
served for the members who come from
the hall.
All will meet first at the hall
Eastern Lodge, No. I, will confer the
third degree on a large number of can
didates at it's meeting Wednesday. The
degree will be in charge of B. C. Wheel
er. third degree director. Col. Samuel
E. Boyce. secretary for more than thir-
ty years. was absent from the last
meeting. for the first time in four years.
on account of sickness. 1t is reported
Col. Boyce is improving, and will be
present Wednesday evening. Alexan-
dra Canton and Serpta and Jackson
lodges will accompany Eastern Lodge
to church service this evening.
The second degree will be conferred
by the degree team Of Beacon Lodge.
No. Is. tomorrow evening. The degree
director. Past Grand Bennett has been
Evening star., 1915-05-23
MUGH1EEERS$
N'AMERf@

American Flag Council. No. 5. met
Monday night. with many members
present. This council. It ia said, has
everything in readiness for the canaa
initiation a week from Monday. Mrs.
Correall made an address.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HYBERNIANS.
An enthusiastic meeting of Division
No. convened in Eagles Hall Sunday
afternoon and was presided over By
Past National Editor Patrick J. Haiti
gan.
A committee composed of c. J. Car
mody. James J. Sullivan and Thomas J.
Hughes was appointed to confer with
Division No. and other local divisions
relative to an excursion August rs.
Upon application. Daniel j. Garvey
will be transferred from Division No. Z
to Division No. g.
James J. Dugan proposed two appli-
| cants. John F. Cullinane and Patrick
Quirk, for membership.
|. Frank j. Sloan is the representative
OF Division No. upon the state ju-
venile committee OF the District
Last Sunday the members of Division
| No. received communion at q mass
celebrated in Holy Comforter Church
| by Rev. John w. Daily. chaplain Of Dr.
vision No. 3. The mass was attended
by all the division officers and over
| two-thirds of the membership. Since
Father Daily has been chaplain Of No.
8 he has attended all Of it's meetings.
committee composed of ten men,
bers of Division No. Z met at the resi-
dence of Michael E. Buckley Monday
evening to formulate a program of the
| the proposed joint moonlight excursion
| to be given under the auspices OF Di-
visions Nos. 3, 4, and their Ladies'
Auxiliaries June "a.
The excursion committee represent
ing Division No. is as follows: Mat
, thias P. Griffin (chairman), Leo A.
! Craven (secretary). Daniel NJ Stanton
ltreasurerl. Thomas Il: J. Cavanaugh.
Francis Raftery, Edward Garyey.
william Roche and T. D. Mccarthy.
| James P Greeley. financial secretary
of Division No. l, has been sent to 81.
Paul, Mimi, by the Department Of
Commerce.
! Progressive Council. No. 9. after q
short business session Thursday even
| ing. opened its doors for the first open
meeting of the council. The guests Of
the evening were the members of Ed
ward J. Ross Council. Junior Order
| United American Mechanics, c. s. Jones,
state councillor of the Juniors. deliv-
ally applauded.
! The vocal and instrumental selections
were all encored. Bouquets were dis
| tributed to the ladies of the talent.
Refreshments were served by the ladies
of the council. and as Progressive's Or
| chestra of four pieces struck up live
ly one-step the floor was cleared and
members and guests. terpsichoreanly-
inclined. were soon dancing the "hes-
| itation," fox trot and Paul Jones"
Among the guests were members OF
Triumph, Mount Vernon, American
Flag, Golden Rule and Martha Dam
| bridge councils. The Tom Thumb we'd
ding was fine.
| lawn fete is to be given June
at No. 4S5 H street southwest. Ella
Lacy in charge.
| Invitation night will be June 10. The
! new outfits will be worn on this oc.
casion.
Evening star., 1915-05-23
WlVy2$z::Wi WORLD iLD

A large attendance was present last
Sunday at the unveiling Of the monu-
ment erected in Mount Olivet Cemetery
to the memory of F. T. Murphy. a de-
ceased member of Elm Camp. Consul
Commander William Wolf1ey. assisted
by the officers and uniformed rank Of
Elm Camp. conducted the ceremony. J.
C. Bradford delivered the GRAFTON.
The committee of Elm Camp having
charge OF the arrangements for the
memorial services to be held at Ma
sonic Temple. 9th and F streets north
west. Thursday. June ). will meet to-
morrow evening at 1909 Rhode Island
avenue northwest.
Georgetown Camp, No. 10. ut its last
meeting initiated one candidate AMI
acted on several applications. CLERK
Walter w. Ellis was appointed deputy
for the camp by State Manager Mctcn-
nell. The new deputy is well known N
Georgetown.
The deputies and physicians Of the
District will meet at 4la 10th street
northwest Wednesday evening to pre-
pare for class initiation to be held
some time in the fall
W C. Owens, well known in fraternal
circles in this city. with several 9th
ers, was initiated into Mount vernon
Camp Tuesday evening. The meeting
was well attended by visitors from
other camps. especially Potomac camp
No 9, which had a large delegation.
During the social entertainment re-
marks for the good of the order were
made by most of the visitors The
suggestion of w. r. Martsch that all
the camps join in visitations in a BODY
was well received.
meeting of the 1O3d Regiment. Uni
formed Rank of the Woodmen OF tho
world, was called at 3l4 Pennsylvania
ayenue southeast, last Saturday even
ing by Col. j. c. Mcconnell to make
ARRANGEMENTS for the encampment %
be held at Buckroe Beach, Va. Accord
ing to present indications Washington
will be well represented. The omcere At
regimental headquarters. four com
panies and the hospital corps have de-
clared their intentions of going. A new
company, composed of policemen trom
this city, is being formed to attend the
encampment
Willow Grove, No. 3, Ladies' Circ1A.
received two applications for member
shin and initiated one candidate ae its
meeting Wednesday evening. J, = NC
Conneli, the delegate to the Head Grove.
made report of the convention- AZ
nreyious conventions the District had
been unable to elect any of the Head
Grove officers but at the one held q
Terra Alta. w. Va, last month, w. 9.
Stott was elected grand outer sentinel
and ]. c. Mcconnell grand manager.
The last meeting of the Boys OK
Woodcraft was interesting and m.
structive to the young "choppefe
George c. wilsher gave long talk o
the boys on the use OF tooacco sn1
cigarettes.
Evening star., 1915-05-23
MASONIC

LODGES
TODAY-Acacia Lodge. No. is. 3 pm. re
1igiouS services at the Masonic and
Eastern star Home.
Monday Dawson. No 16. special. 6 pm
r. e; regular. 7:3o pm. business:
Stanshury, No. "a. social
Tuesday Federal. No. /. NJ. NJ: Acacia.
No. Is. +. G.. Takoma. No. ~. F. g
Wedne>isyiiarmony No. II. special.
5:i5 pm. f. A.. regular. 80 Pun,
NJ. NJ. School Of Instruction.
Thursday-The New Jerusalem. No. 9.
lecture: George c. Whiting. No. %.
social. Temple Noyes. No 80. business.
Friday-St. Johns, No IL, NJ. NJ.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Monday-Mount Vernon, No. 3. Il. A. by
past high priests: Hiram. No. 10,
+ VI. and NJ. +. VI.
Tuesday Mount Horeb. No. I. Mark
Wednesday Mount Pleasant, No. IL. Mark
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
Tuesday-Robcrt Dc Bruce Council, Knights
Kadosh. business: Albert fike Consist
ory 32nd degree. full ceremonial.
MISCELI.ANEOUS.
Wednesday - Kallipolis Grotto Felled
Prophets. business meeting. Chamber
of Commerce Hall.
Evening star., 1915-05-23
DfELl@H

LODGES.
Monday-Union. No. IL. and Beacon. No.
Is. degree: Langdon. No 26, business.
Tuesday-W Washington. No. 6. and Amity,
No 27. degree; Golden Rule, No. Fl,
business.
Wednesday Eastern. No. Z. and Federal
City, No. 20. degree; Harmony, No.
o. business.
Thursday y-Exceisior, No. II. and Salem:
No. % degree; Columbia. No. 10. and
Covenant. No. ID, business.
Friday-Metropolis No. is degree: Cen
tral. No. /, and Phoenix. No. %.
business.
ENCAMPMENTS.
Tuesday D. Stuart, No. I. degree
Wednesday-Co Columbian. No. ], degree.
'LNvLT1IK SHoHvIaLvd
Saturday Washington, No. l. drill
and social.