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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20

either passengers or crew. Men
who had passed through other sea
disasters said today that nothing
impressed them SO much as the
calm. orderly manner in which the
passengers got over the sides with
In IL minutes after the vessel was
struck.
The drowned were In two boats
which capsixed almost Immediately
after they struck the water. One
of them was caught by the liner as
she rolled over In her death plunge.
Some Of the occupants struggled to
RATS and chung fast until they were
picked up by other boats. Those
that could not swim went down be-
meath the waves rolled up by the
sinking Arabic. Several Of the crew.
It 10 believed certain. were blown
to pieces when the torpedo plunged
into the vessels side.
Many of the survivors landed
here last night were suffering from
severe bruises. They had been
thrown about violently when the ex-
plosion shook the Arabic. Probably
q score of women who escaped In
their night clothes were still under
care Of physicians today suffering
from exposure. None Of the In
jurad, II was believed. will die.
Most of the passengers were on
deck or at breakfast when we were
struck" said Joseph @. De Lorfmer.
Montreal lawyer. and son-in-law Of
q former Canadian minister Of ma
rine. Possibly 80 OF the passengers
were still In their bertha.
1T was about . o'clock, or q little
after. when several Of us sighted
what we thought was . submarine
quite q distance to starboard, ap-
proaching q steamer We later found
out was the Dunsley. Of London.
While we were watching We caught
the faint sound Of an explosion and
took II for granted that the Duns-
ley had been torpsdoed.
Our course was taking us over
In the direction Of the Dunslsy. We
prepared for an attack ct once. The
crew ran about distributing life pre-
servers and swinging out the bosts.
II adjusted my life preserver and
ran below to get . suitcase full Of
important documents. had juss
returned when ! saw . white streak
rushing toward the Arabic, churnins
up foam at . great rate. Thsn
there was q tremendous explosion.
The ship stopped almost instantly.
She rocked from side to side ana
began TO keel over. Most Of the
passengers were In the boats In IN
instant and there was not the slight
est panic.
II barely had time 70 make the
last lifeboat. We were launched
successfully but hadn't gotten clear
when the Arabic rolled over and
went down. Che was half turned on
her side and her starboard quarter
struck our boat. cavins In the side
ana throwing nc into the water.
II thought Il wss aIl 0vsr. but I
Anally Gam up. ana SWAN to . ram.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20
ECORSE

Mrs. Daniel Hoag, Jefferson ave.
west. 10 recovering from her recent
illness.
The township board will meet Fri
day evening In the office OF Alexan-
der Polk. River Rouge.
The committee TO arrange for the
coming lawn social to be given by
~ Frances xovier church on the
gsopsray Jssr E9,s:y and
tog IN 81. Frances Xavier school hall.
The roresters Of America, No. 81.
W1It meet IN the village han Friday
eye4t1D q take action on the death
- XSese! Halner. There VIII also be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20
PRESIDENT
KEEPS MIND
UNBIASED

(CeaanseA from Page Ose.b
cislly here. II was. nevertheless, re-
marked that the administration
surely would prefer the testimony
Of the American survivors. AZ likely
To be more completely distinterested
witnesses. All that had been heard.
however, indicated that the Ameri-
cans agreed with the English that
the attack was without warning.
From some quarters the sugges-
lions was made that, after seeing
the sinking OF the steamship Dun
sley. which was sunk just before the
Arabic. the latter's commander per-
hsps attempted to escape. justifying
the German submarines captain in
attacking II without further notice.
On this Point the government had
no Information. II was admitted
that the administration would be
glad to accept any explanation
which did not involve deliberate"
German "unfriendlincss" 10 the Unit
ell States. Nevertheless. II was said
this suggestion was mere theory
60 far as was known. there was
nothing to bear II out.
Germany, Of course. II was stated,
would be given every chance to tell
her side OF the story before the ad-
ministration made up its mind.
The ptssimistt view naturally
vas that the Berlin admiralty meant
the attack, incidentally. as an an
swer to the latest American note
concerning Americans rights at sea-
AS against this view. optimists
call attention to stories OF an extern
s!ve German propaganda In this
country to win. among other things.
Americans good will In the pending
European struggle. Was 1t likely, II
was asked. that. after all their ef-
forts In this direction, continuing
even after the American note was
dispatched, the Germans would dis
count all their efforts by q "deliber-
ately unfriendly' act?
There was an Official disposition
to deprecate the suggestion, that. at
the worst. the Arabic affair meant
war between Germany and the Unit
ed States.
II certainly looked. II was conced-
ed. a. II Q diplomatic break msst
follow, II ohicial accounts bore out
the unofncial ones already received.
but IL was emphasized that Presi-
dent wilson's message did not even
threaten o diplomatic break and
that q break, II one came would
only mean war In case Germany 50
Interpreted Q severance Of relations
by the Warrington government.
One thing. II was said on high
authority In certain
The administration will do every.
thing In its power to avoid trouble
with Germany. Of any kind. Not
only was II stated, are the admin
istration heads themselves opposed
to war, but they believe the country
II opposed to II, and they viii resist
every tendency In that direction TO
the utmost.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20
RIVER ROUGE

The examination of Harry Jones
charged with selling liquor without y
license. has been put over until next
wednesday. at the request OF the
Prosecutors office. The examination
vii be before Justice Burke.
Miss Loretta Bammmed. Of Marine
City. In the guest of the Misses Turn
er. No. Is Cicotte-ave.
Mrs James Riopeiie isNspending a
week in Pontiac
Petitions for free delivery OF mail
In River Rouge are In the village
clerks office. Relanger's drug store
and the Central pharmacy.
Joseph Chef. DeLisle-st, was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis Thursday
In Harper hospital He Is improving.
Ben Laginess is spending a week
motoring In Canada.
Ofneer Green caught a speeder on
Thur sday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20
B'IRadINCHAM

s. ~ 61ssts Of 81. ana Mr. Ru.
~ VQf1r11m on Frank st
~ I6oG Ca91Q Gun club, Of Birm-
oteeno2d the shoot given by
$1,000 Gun club 1t lockwood
-; ifeaei lrcCabe and SON rer-
end Mrs.. ,. W. Brown on
- fred FfamiIn. OF Pontiac, 10 q
II e her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
24f Xordx Townseud-st.
r Hfs. ~ Smith. Hamilton
md Mrs.. James Loscha ana
~ pssish have gone to orees
III Like has returned TO Boston.
Megv xarusy, Of Blanchard. IL
~ nsr slater. MIRA Ransom
y 1Sworth Lsagus Of the Big
~ t4eecA VIII Qiys an apple PIE
e1oem social Friday svening
ntone 81 nr. and Mrs.. A. M.
r. ghlse. q Jaekson. spent We'd
- ID
sSes a. A!tea AI,ison, q
ana Nss George spencer
= Ezs ~ nd s 4 s's Z. E s.R Es;a. !:
1sS 80 |. s .::E.: c. Va, :; w ssS:
1oar WATERFORD.
III oloter. Mrs. Frank Ger.
=. lSs1sii 10 very III .,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20

- IeSRr1stor Of the Ru.
az ycIterday 4ftegnoon BY
- -. Nunneiey.
& 49, VIII leave for
~ la8ter part of next
eos>1e0y VIII Again
|l(l NJ - tn NE
" y ,s,,,.. y, v,,.....,n
RI ehls city. |. here
II ene ANIMAL outing Of
\ H. r. 4! - s.. :.
H3aW occurred In
114S evening". Ellen
IT. ~ NJ: and Hrs.
- Harrison town
s2 aowaro Pia9ei.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20

quarters, Friday morning, to try to
obtain releases for the prisoners.
but their requests were tuned
down fer the present.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20

@. M. Day. All three were saved.
according to Queeustown sdvices.
QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 2o.--No
survivor Of the Arabic disaster who
was interviewed here today saw the
German submarine that sent the
big liner TO the bottom, though sew
eral said they saw the U-boat that
q few minutes before torpedoed the
British steamer Dunsley and be-
lieved Il was the same submarine.
They agreed that the Arabic was
sent to the bottom without warn
Ing.
From the moment the heavy blow
struck by the torpedo rocked the
steamer with . violent explosion un-
al she sank beneath me waves.
there was little confusion among
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-20
% OTHERS
ARE SAVED BY
QUICK WORK

n. c.; John r. A. Day. and Miss L.
@. M. Day. All three were saved.
according to Queeustown advices.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
SUPERIOR GETS AGENT FARE
Supreme Court UphoIds Railroad
Commission in Order-Water-
works Purchase Sustained.

Madlson.-By a decision of the SUI
preme court, Superior won it's fight
against the Duluth Railway company
to obtain a Accent fare by the sale of
six street car tickets for 25 cents.
The Superior Commercial club was
behind the campaign which resulted
in a ruling of the state railroad COM
mission ordering the fare concession.
An appeal to the circuit court of
Dane county resulted in the order be-
ing upheld and the appeal to the su-
preme court followed
By another ruling, the city of Osh-
kosh was sustained in its efforts to
purchase part of the Oshkosh Wa
ter Works company for 1925, 900. In
November, 1912, the voters of Osh-
kosh Endorsed a resolution to take
over the privately owned water plant
and after appropriate proceedings
the railroad commission fixed the
purchase price at 1925, 1000, plus
Sill, 821.53 for materials and sup
plies on hand. Later the company
brought action to set aside the award
claiming it was entitled to $501, 500.
An appeal to the circuit court of
Dane county resulted against the
company and the appeal was carried
to the supreme court.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
MIKE AT THE TELEPHONE
Could Hardly BE Called a Success at
the Work to Which He Had
Been Assigned.

Mike had just come over from the
old country to work with his brother,
who was butler in a millionaire's
home. 1t was morning custom for
Mrs. Rich to have several chats with
her friends over the telephone. Some
times these talks stretched well into
the forenoon. James, the brother,
was tired of this, and indicted Mike,
the greenhorn, into the work.
The first morning Mike tried his
hand disaster resulted. Mrs. Bucks
called up.
Answer that" ordered Jimmy to
Mike. eff it is Mrs. Bucks tell her to
hold the line
Mike took down the receiver and
listened.
rs Mrs. Rich there" voice asked.
No answer from Mike.
who is at the phone?" in a mad
der tone.
IT'S me, Mike"
81 want Mrs Rich-this Is Mrs.
Bucks" said the lady in anger.
"All right" said Mike "Just hold
the rope"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
AUTO DRIVER SHOT IN ARM
to Stop Machine, Wounds Rider,
Makes No Arrest.

Waukesha.-Three autoists who
ignored the orders of Patrolmen
Thomas Owens and George Knippel
on st. Paul avenue were brought to
a halt, but not until one had been
shot in the arm.
The machine was speeding east
ward and, according to the police
men, when it started zig-zagging
from one side of the street to the
other, Patrolman Owens stepped in
front of it, flashing his light and
commanding a halt Had he not
stepped from the street, he claims,
he would have been run over. He
fired shot at the tire of the machine
as 1t disappeared in the darkness and
the bullet apparently struck steel
plate and glanced off, hitting one of
the riders in the arm, causing an
ugly flesh wound
The machine stopped and it was
learned the occupants were TWO sons
of George J. Harter, who were riding
in a car owned and driven by another
young man named Beitz.
They were taken to Doctors Of
flee, but no arrests were made.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
STUDENTS DROWN IN LAKE
TWO Juniors at University of Wiscon-
sin Lose Lives in Mendoza in
Canoe Accident.

Madison.-Two students of the
University of Wisconsin were drown
ed and third narrowly escaped q
similar fate in canoeing ACCIDENT on
Lake Mendoza.
The dead: H. Stockton Ewell, Bal
timore, Md; F. Harrison Mccarthy.
Baltimore, Md
A third student, Darlington Hoo
pes of Belair, Md, had a narrow es-
cape and was rescued by launch in
an almost exhausted condition.
The accident occurred off Picnic
Point, when there were but few boats
on the lake. According to reports,
the three men were driving their ca
noes over the rough water when an
exceptionally large wave struck the
side of the bark and in the effort to
right the canoe it was overturned
Ewell was a junior in the college
of engineering and Mccarthy was a
junior in the college of agriculture.
They were room mates and were
known as fast friends.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
May Ship Game Fish.

Madison.-The attorney general
advised District Attorney G. H. VIE
gand of Eagle River that a licensed
nonresident fisherman may ship not
to exceed twenty pounds of game
fish within or without the state and
that a licensed resident fisherman
may ship similar quantity between
points within the state. The state
fish and game warden called atten-
ton of the fishermen to observe the
law requiring them to throw back
into the water all bass under ten
inches long and all pike under
twelve inches long.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
HENRY TOWN NAMED
WARDEN At WAUPUN
FORMER INSTITUTION HEAD TO
SUCCEED REV. DANIEL
WOODWARD.
DR.. DRAKE GETS PROMOTION
Appointed Superintendent of State In
sane Asylum at MENDOZA to
Succeed DR.. Gorst
of Baraboo.

Madlson.-Henry Towne of Madison,
who was appointed by the state board
OF control as warden of the state pris-
on at Waupun, held that office for
eight years prior to the appointment of
the Rev. Daniel Woodward four years
ago. Mr.. Towne succeeded Charles c.
McCIaughrey, who resigned the ward
enship after some minor disagreement
with the board of control McCIaugh-
rey is now warden of the Iowa state
reformatory at Anamosa, Ia The salary
of Warden Towne was not fixed, but
it is understood that it will be $4,000
With an allowance of $1,000 a year for
family expenses. This is the same
compensation that Warden Woodward
has received. Mr.. Towne will assume
the wardenship on July 1.
The board appointed DR.. Frank l..
Drake, who has been physician at the
state prison for two years, superin-
tendent of the state insane asylum at
Mendoza. He will succeed DR.. Charles
Gorst of Baraboo, who has been super
1ntendent there for twelve years. His
salary will be $500 a year
The board reappointed the superin-
tendents of the other state charitable
and penal institutions, including Dr.
Norman Hoffman of the tuberculosis
sanitarium at Wales. Miss Catherine
Plnkerton of Madison, sister of DR..
Pinkerton of Prairie du Shien, was
named to succeed Mrs. i. A. McGoni-
gal of Dodgeville as matron of the
sanltarium at Wales. Matrons at the
other institutions were reappointed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
MASONS DEDICATE TEMPLE
Menomonie Body Host to Five Hun
dred Fellows From Wis
consin Cities.

Menomonie.-Five hundred Ma
sons from a dozen cities of this sec
ton joined in the dedicating of the
new Masonic temple here.
Following the grand lodge dedicat-
DRY ceremony, banquet was served,
after which session of speech
making was held. Grand Master B.
F. Keller of La Crosse, G. e. Whelan
of Milwaukee and George B. Wheeler
of Eau Claire we're among the speak
ers, J. T. Flint of this city being
POSTMASTER.
The temple cost $4,000. It will!
house the Menomonie Commercial
club in addition to the Masonic
bodies.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
w. G. ArIe Heads Mail Carriers.

Madison.-At the state convention
of the Wisconsin Rural Mail Carri-
ers' association here the following
officers were elected: President, w.
G.. Arle, Sturgeon Bay; vice-presi-
dent, A. D. Larson, Sheridan; secre-
tary, E. L. Demarest, Waupaca;
treasurer, G. c. Granger, Sheboygan
Falls; organizer, Henry Gallenbach,
Beaver Dam; executive committee,
F. E. Dewsnap, Endeavor; w. r.
Roberts, Randolph.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Racine to Get 1916 Meeting.

anitowoc.-Racine was chosen as
the 1916 convention city of the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, that
place having won over Eau Claire by
an early decisive vote. The oldest
Odd Fellow, and the oldest attend
ing the convention, is David S.
Wright of Madison. He is SO years
old, and stands feet 6 inches. He
joined the order in 1847, and in 1857
he was grand master of the order.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
PLANTS FOR SHADY WINDOWS
BY EBEN RExFORD.

1t often happens that the woman
who loves plants has no sunny win
dows in which to grow them, and, I'M
der the impression that they cannot be
successfully grown without sunshine,
she does not attempt their cultivation
thus depriving herself of a great deal
OF pleasure, especially in the winter.
There is no good reason why the
lover of plants should be without their
company in the winter, provided, of
course, that the temperature Of the
rooms can be regulated to keep out
the frost, and some of the plants that
can be grown in the windows that are
without sunshine are among our most
desirable ones for house culture.
First on the list | would place the
Boston fern. Nearly everyone is ia
miliar with this plant. 1t requires only
the ordinary attention.
Give it a soil of garden loan, with
enough coarse sharp sand worked
into it to make it friable, liberal, but
not an excessive amount Of water and
temperature varying several de-
grees above the frost point, and any
one may be reasonably sure of sue
cess with it.
1t does not do very well, however,
in steam-heated, gas-lighted rooms. No
plants will flourish under such condi-
tions. though many will live on indefi-
nitely under them.
The Aspidistra is about the only
plant l would dare to recommend to
those living in rooms heated and light
ed as mentioned above.
This plant has an almost iron con-
stitution, which enables it to withstand
influences that would soon kill most
plants.
1t seems to care nothing for the sun
shine, and therefore is excellently
adapted to cultivation in sunless
rooms
If not subject to the debilitating eff
feet of steam heat it will make a
most luxuriant growth, and its rich,
dark leaves will afford a vast amount
of pleasure.
While it is able to withstand un-
favorable conditions better than other
plants, it is always grateful for good
care, and the plants that are cared for
well are always the ones that give the
best satisfaction, keep in mind.
English ivy is an old favorite.
Twined up about window, it is a
beautiful sight to see. l know of no
vine having more attractive foliage.
It's dark, rich leaves have just the
thick Ioatharv taxtura q pIaut cbouId
have to resist the effect of dry air and
dust Dust need never be allowed to
accumulate on it, however.
Dust the vine every day. You need
not be afraid of injuring the foliage.
Some of the finest specimens of it 1
have ever seen have never had a
glimpse of sunshine. Give it soil of
garden loan.
Have its pot well drained; water
moderately. Be on the lookout for
scale. If any are found-generaIly
along the stalks, but sometimes on the
leaves-wash the entire plant with
soapy water. taking care to rub the
infested stalks we'll
In order to make it easy to take the
plant down for cleaning, l would adj
wise putting small screw-hooks in the
window frame to furnish support for
1t, rather than fastening them secure
ly to the woodwork. Simply slip the
vine over the hook and it will need no
other support. When it is necessary
to take the plant down for any pur-
pose. all one has to do is lift it out of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
J. r. Bradbury Dies Suddenly.

Fond du Lac. H. Bradbury, 40
years old, republican nominee for
congress in 1908, and candidate for
state dairy and food commissioner to
succeed J. O.. Emery last January,
died suddenly He was found dead
in his bed at the Hotel Butterf1eld,
Amigo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Son Breaks Fathers Jaw.

Beloit.-Eating will be problem
for several days to L. c. LAWYER
While suffering from his intermittent
sickness, his son hurled stone at his
father, breaking an artery and injur-
ing his jaw
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Wisconsin Boys Elected.

Beloit.-Assistant managers of next
years interscholastic athletic activ-
tiles at Beloit college were elected as
follows: Assistant basketball manager
John Hanscom, Mineral Point; oratory
and debate, Joseph Gibson, New Lis
bon
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Marry by Contract.

Menasha.-Wayne Hodge, a farm
er, and Mrs. Helen Grape of Menasha
were the principals in the first COM
mon law marriage ever enacted here.
The contract was signed before D. X.
Allen, a Menasha attorney.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Medal Is Recovered

Racine.-Albert Miller and Charles
Carroll ransacked several rooms of
the Hotel Budar. Among things taken
was a craftsmanship medal worth $50,
belonging to E. L. Keyes, former sol
der. They were arrested and the loot
recovered.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Seven Receive Diplomas.

Athens-At the graduating exercises
held by the Athens High school seven
diplomas were awarded. Those who
were graduated are Will Erbach, Phil
LID Kreutzer, Arvin Ellingson, Leo
Bruss, Andrew Kreutzer, Esther
Braun, Ada Hollenbeck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Agricultural Editors to Meet.

Madison-The third annual con-
ference Of the American Association
of Agricultural College Editors, will
be held at the college of agriculture
June 24-25. Agricultural publicists
from a number of well known COZ
leges in the west will take part.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Racine Seeks Vets i'm 1916.

Racine.-Bancroft camp, Spanish
American war veterans, have decided
to have big homecoming in 1916. In
1904 they gave a similar reception
They will attempt to bring the state
encampment here at that time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Later Development,

zone sees a great many freakish
and fiashy automobiles these days"
Quite So"
How do you account for such q
fad?"
81 dare say it's the outcropping in
motordom of the desire for the sensa-
tional that in ether days made some
people want to drive team Of
zebras"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Musical Sop" Resigns.

Beloit-After serving as choir mas
ter of st. Thomas Catholic church for
fourteen year, Police officer j. McNeal
has resigned. Chief Qua1man consider
ed the musical engagements interfered
with duties as an officer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08

When a married couple gets along
well, the neighboring women always
say ooh, his wife knows how to man.
age him."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-06-08
Wisconsin Pensions Granted.

Washington, D. WISCONSIN pen
sions have been granted as below: An.
mis- N. B. Newton, Durand, s12; Nancy
Jane Bailey, Barron, $12; Elizabeth A
Markham, Mukwonago, $12.