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The Washington times., 1915-09-21
LATE PUPILS JAM
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Real Congestion Is Feared Dur.
ing Latter Part Of Week.
Shifts Planned.

Though the school enrolment on the
first day this year exceeded by nearly
5000 that reported on the opening day
last year, no halliday sessions as yet
are necessary. Several divisions are
crowded, including those in the hill
section" of the northwest and in the
southeast, but all pupils are being cared
for in regular classes.
Total enrolment yesterday for all
white and colorcd schools was 1881. as
compared with ~. as last year. In the
third division the heaviest increase In
the grade schools was shown. There
the enrolment Jumped from 4.049 last
year to 4.403 At Central High School
there was a large increase. due to the
pupils who hope to get into the new
Central building before the completion
Of their course. At last years opening.
ISL pupils reported there. and this year,
1.l23.
The real congestion. Superintendent
Thurston fears. will come toward the
latter part OF the week. Then the late
comers will begin to arrive, and many
classes that now are Just at the limit
will be increased. thus making neces-
sary a shifting Of many pupils.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
BULL?
NOT IN WASHINGTON
Police Surgeons Turn Down
Such Applicants Whose Feet
Are Not Normal.
Exit expression "flat-footed bull"

Exit expression "flat-footed bull"
Physical examination Of prospec-
tive policemen during the past week
marked the passing OF "coppers" with
flat pedal extremities. and several
candidates have Just been apprised of
the fact that their feet do not con-
form to requirements. 1t Is a fact
that several husky young men were
turned down by the police surgeons
on the ground that their feet were
FLAT"
1t has not developed whether Major
Pullman wishes to have cops" with
sprightly step during his regime
or whether the policemen have long
been maligned as a flat-footed aggre-
cation when as a matter OF fact there
has always been a regulation prohib-
iting flat feet.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
B. F. KEITH'S

It is a difficult matter to pick out
the one big. bright spot In the bill
at B. F. Keith's this week. With So
phye Barnard and Lou Anger In .
revue called safety First" billed as
the headliners, there are at least two
other acts which might appropriately
share equal honors. Miss Bonnie
Glass assisted by NJ. Rudolph. made
IL very clear that the reputation that
has preceded her MS one Of the top
notchers in the popular dances was
well deserved, while Ota Gyci, a Span
ish court violinist. making his second
American tour. was called back time
and again by the audience.
Miss Glass. who carries her own or
chestra, Is scheduled for dances that
are different" While dances that are
different" would seem we'll nigh i'm
possible after all the varieties that
have been shown during the last two
or three years. Mics Glass has individ-
uality and personality. coupled with
grace and good looks. which Is Just
Safety First" Is a rather novel and
tuneful skit. in which there are n
number Of girls and several come
dians. The first scene IL laid in a mo-
battlefield.
The bill is we'll balanced, the other
numbers being Harry ne Coe who
docs stunts with tables and chairs;
1reno and Bobby Smith. in "songs
Worth While" Hernine Shone & Co.
In an amusing, one-act skit. entitled
THE Last Of the Quakers:" Al Her
man, THE Black Laugh" who is
everything the title indicates. and in
addition. has some real sure-enough
new stunts in black-facc comedy. and
Kate Elinor nrd Sam Williams IN n
comedy act called THE Hunter and the
Hunter-css.' Tho Pathe Weekly in
cludes Ambassador Won nernator's re-
cent visit TO the state Department to
call on Secretary Lansing.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
LYCEUM.

The Rector Girls were the initial
attractions at the Lyceum yesterday
and to Judge from the applause which
greeted the performance the opening
was a success.
The company Is headed by Abe Lea
witt. a comedian Of ability, whose
clever humor kept the audience In
continual laughter. He Is assisted in
his efforts by All Hitler. Ray LeavItt.
and George Campbell.
The female contingent is headed by
Marion Campbell and Emma Cook.
The work Of the chorus Is sprightly
and vivacious; costumes and scenic
effects lend additional charm to the
company
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Robert G. Cumberland.

Funeral services for Robert c. Cum
berland. we'll known in shipping
circles as tug boat captain and en-
gineer. who died at his residence, COZ
Twenty-sccond street northwest, yes
terday. will be held at the residence
Thursday at 2 o'clock under auspices
OF Washington Lodge. No. Is. B. r.
o. Elks. He was fifty-one years old
and is survived by his wife, two
daughters, Elizabeth and Gertrude,
and one son, Robert Cumberland.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Funerals
Col. Frank A. Edwards.

Funeral services for Col. Frank A.
Edwards. U. S. A.. rctired. whose
death occurred at Chadds Ford. Pa.
will be held at Arlington Cemetery.
He was appointed to the army In
1873. ard had a long and varied
career in many posts on the western
frontier. ard later In the Philippine
service. He had been military at
tache in Italy and Switzerland. retir-
ing In 1911,
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Mrs. Z. Francis Riggs.

Funeral services for Mrs. E. Francis
Riggs. who died at New London. Conn.
Thursday, were held yesterday at St
Johns Episcopal Church. Since tho
death five years ago of her HUSBAND
Mrs Riggs had lived at 1871 Massa
chusetts avenue northwest. She is sur
viyed by two sons. Lieut.. T. Francis
riggs, |. 3 A, stationed In the PAilip-
pines. and T. Laurason Riggs Pending
the arrival Of Lieut.. Riggs from the
Philippines, the body was placed in a
vault In Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Mrs. p. Edmonia Hancock.

Funeral services for Mrs. p. Edmonia
Hancock. who died yesterday Mt the
residence of her son. D. w. Hancock
!65 Kentucky avenue southeast will be
held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Interment
VIII be made in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Charles MCGOWAN.

Funeral services for Charles Nc
Gowan. who died at his residence, 10
seventh street southeast Sunday, will
be held at St. Peters Church tomor-
row at o'clock. Interment will be
made IN Mount OlIVet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
George Compton,

Funeral services for George Comp
ton. who died Monday at Gatheld Hos
pital, will be held tomorrow at the
residence of his daughter. Mrs. c. III.
Squire. l3i9 Parkwood place northwest
ct o'clock. Private interment in Glen
wood Cemetery will be made.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Mrs. Mary E. Cook.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L.
Cook. who died Sunday. will, be held at
her late residence. cal /. street south
east. tomorrow at 2:S3 o'clock. Inter-
ment will be made in Congressional
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Mrs. Abbie X. LOngley,

Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie X.
Longley. who died Saturday at Howard,
Kan. will be held Thursday at Scott's
undertaking parl<:s, 400 Eighth street
southeast. at 2:3O o'clock. Interment
will be private.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Want Beer in Waterpipes.

Caldwell. N. j.. Sept. 2I.-The
town council having voted to prohibit
the sale OF beer. tank company
asked permission to erect a reservoir
outside the town limits and run pipes
into the homes OF consumers.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Mrs. George Laucr.

Funeral services for Mrs. George
J.aucr. who died Monday, will te held
at her late residence. 1898 Fifth stree.
northwest. tomorrow at $50 O'Clock.
thence to St. Mary's Church at
o'clock. Interment will be made in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
For Relief:
Pyramid Pile Treatment II Used At
Home and Has Saved . Vast
Number from the Horror
of Operation.

Don't permit q dangerous operation
for piles until you have seen wnat
Pyramid Pile Treatment can DO for
you In the privacy OF your own home.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21

Remember Pyramid-Forget Piles.
No case can be called hopeless un-
less Pyramid Pile Treatment has been
tried and has Tailed. Letters by the
score from people who believed their
cases hopeless are in our files. They
fairly breathe the Joy of the writer's.
Test Pyramid Pile Treatment your.
self. Either get a box-price 50c-
from your druggist or mali the cpu-
pom below right away for q perfe, tly
free tria1-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
CLERGYMAN'S WIFE
NAMES DEACONESS
Asbury Park Divorce Suit Filed
Pasto1 Has Resigned
Post.

ASBURY PARK. N. j.. Aug. 2o.-The
Rev. Joseph Milo Robinson. until q week
ago pastor Of the First CONGREGATIONAL
Church. was sued for divorce by Mrs.
Leota A. Robinson. who names Mrs.
Inez l. Patterson. a church deaconess.
as correspondent.
Mr.. Robinson's resignation as pastor
was recently demanded by his church
board on the ground that he had been
indiscreet
Mrs. Pattersons husband died last
January Of cancer of the tongue. and
Mr.. Robinson preached the funeral serv-
ices. Afterward. when Mrs. Patterson
went to her Southern home for a stay.
DR.. and Mrs. Robinson accepted her in
vitation to occupy her Eighth avenue
residence.
Mrs. Robinson asks that her husband
be compelled to support her and their
three children. She alleges that i'm
proper relations have existed between
her husband and Mrs. Patterson since
July Of this year. The ofrenses are
alleged to have occurred in the bunga-
low home OF Mrs. Patterson at Iowna
Park, Wanamassa. The RobinsonS
were married In Minneapolis In 1905.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
PEACE RE|GNS AGAIN
AMONG MACH|N|STS
kepIer Disavows Statements
Attributed to Him-WiIl. Be
No General Strike.

Peace reigns In the ranks OF the In
ternational Association of Machinists
following the conferences here between
members Of the general board, nov in
session in Washington and j. j. KEEP
ler. vice president Of the organization.
who has been quoted rs advocating a
general strike Mt this time.
Mr.. Kcpler appeared before the board
to disavow the interviews attributed to
him In New York papers stating he
would lead a movement for a general
strike in defiance OF the ection OF the
board. He also denied he was the
''Kepler" referred to in letters recently
published in New York papers disclos.
Ing efforts on the part Of German
agents to foment troubles among work.
ers In munitions factories.
Following conferences with the board
at which an understa ndlng was reached
President Johnston gave out a statemen,
that no immediate general strike was
planned. and Wee President Kepler re-
turned to New York.
The board continued its sessions this
morning to take up matters relating to
organizing In unorganized territory, and
to consider further strikes contemplat ted
In New England plants.
The board also announced It's full sup.
port of n. p. Alias. Of Washington
who heads the machin SITS working in
Government factories, In his efforts tc
have the Taylor efficiency system abol.
'shde In the Watertown Arsenal.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Comptroller Stops Bill
For Medals to Militia

Comptroller OF the Treasury George
II. Downey In a decision today. disap-
proved a voucher drawn by Capt. Louis
c. Wilson. disbursing officer OF the Dis
trict Militia. In favor of the Hayes
Bros. Company OF Newark. N. j., in
payment for service medals for District
Milit:amen.
Orders for medals have been placed
with the Newark firm because this firm
has the dies and designs for the med
ais wanted. but the Comptroller held
that no purchase could be made without
advertising for proposals. in the open
market. The bill disapproved amounted
to s1elso. for two gold medals denot-
ing twenty-five years service. and
costing s53 each; sixteen silver medals.
denoting ten years srvic, and costing
1925 ach. and twelve brass medals. de-
noting fifteen years service and costing
80 cents each.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
YEAR AGO TODAY IN
THE WAR

August co. 1914 year ago today German cavalry occupied
Brussels, and Pope Plus X died in Rome
News of the invasion of Brussels by the Pussan hosts reached
America midnight August TO- great section of the German
advance the Meuse already bvouacked the Bel
gan ct's streets
Hot the tracks Of their mounted vanguard strong columns
of German nfanymen followed the into Brussels
The Belgian army retired without having been engaged by the
Germans and fell back Antwerp which designated
officially as the inrenched camp of Antwerp"
The fall of Brussels hailed in Berlin military triumph but
the capitals of the allies it regarded Aevable
event. whose accomplishment however, had tho Germans
much in materials and chiefly time that its benefits
tached to their
For weeks the Belgian field army had held back the main
Of the German army during which time the allies had been
busy gathering their sudden shift of German
cavalry which covered the banks of the River Meuse
compelled the Belgans lacking mounted forces sufficient
strength cope with the enemy transfer their capital
Antwerp.
Pope Plus died 20 from bronchial troubles after
illness Of several days. Grief the intensified his illness
and death approached he prayed constantly for In
of lucdy the dying Pope said, "Now begin to
think the end is approaching that the Almighty in His mex
haube goodness wishes spare the horrors Europe is
undergoing"
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
HYATTSVILLE.

At the massmeeting held last night by
the Hyattsville Citizens Association to
explain to those who are not members
the work Of the association, John Wilson.
president. stated the primary reason for
the organization was the financial con-
dition Of the town as shown by state
ment published by the financial commit
tee Of the mayor and council. Mr.. Will
son told Of the committee appointed by
the association comforting with a COM
mittee from the mayor and council with
the result that the governing body Of
the town promised to segregate the var
ious funds and not increase the tax
rate. as had been threatened.
Mr. Wilson also spoke Of the interest
the association had taken on the water
question during the recent famine. and
stated the association was willing to
back any practical project that would
give the town permanent sufficient
water supply.
Mr.. Wilson explained the position the
association was taking in connection
with the purchase Of fire-alarm bell
should not be misconstrued to mean tho
ASSOCIATION was opposed to the fire de-
partment having a bell. He said the
question raised by the association was
as to the legality of the contract.
one Of the interesting political de-
Nclopmcnts in the Republican ranks.
ard which is construed by some as the
'oi VI VI SlllilltT action among
ether candidates waG the withdra wal
OF Frederick Wilson, of Upper MARI
boro. from the race for the Republican n
nomination for the county trea surership
This leaves clear field on the Re
publican ticket for Herman f. Burgess,
C .ivatt3ville.
Blair Lee will formally open his cam
aCn for the Democratic nomination
for Governor in this county on Angus;
Il. On that date he will conduct mass
meetings at Upper Marlboro at IL o'clock
and in the Masonic Hall. Hyattsville, at
5 o'c.ock. Besides senator Lee the meet
i'9f' ~ b" addressed by Mayor Pres
tor. of Baltimore. and william l.. Mar
h,' ., Ba atimore. Candidates for local
oF rc On the Lee ticket also will be
.: cent.
sonville on August 26 for the benefit
OF Al iIallcw parish. The fitting will
commence at 10 o'clock and will take
pace at ldlewil"e farm. the residence
Of w. w: 'rownshend. The feature or
the occasion will be "A special class for
lady contestants. There will be three
clas -es Of knights. professional. anna
teur and novice. and cash prizes ag-
grcGat'ne sl2 will be distributed among
nc successful ones; c; B: Townshend
MISS f. l.; Hodges in charge of the
ladies entries. The chief marshal Will
ho Or. j. NJ. Hayes. The orator Of the
morning Will be Albert Ritchie. candi-
date for the Democratic nominate for
attorney General OF Maryland. In the
afternoon the speaker will be Carville
d. Benson. The Judges will be divided
into two groups. morning and afternoon.
In the morning thev will be F. NJ. Du-
vail. John Gets. and NJ. Carter. In the
afternoon. b. r. Anderson, Lemon Beall
and James Cusack. There will be base
ball game at noon, between two teams
yet to be selected and the winning nine
VIII receive $40. Dinner will be served
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Germans Suffer Heavy
Losses in Attack on
French in the Argonne

PARIS. Aug. 2o.-=The Germans suf-
fered heavy losses in unsuccessful at
tacks on the French positions near st.
Hubert and Maria Therese. In the Ar
gonne. last night. this afternoons Of
ficial communique stated.
The Germans also suffered heavily In
the recent fighting on the crests Of
Linge and Schratzmacnle," said the
statement. I'VE found many cadavers
In the captured trenches.'
Both German and French artillery
were active last night along the Oise
and the Aisne. and In the Champagne
region. Mine and grenade fighting oc-
Cured at several points in the Ar
gonne.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Tension With Turkey
Grows; Italian Fleet
Ready for Service

TARANTO. Italy. Aug CA strong
squadron of fast cruisers 10 being held
in readiness to steam from here at a
moments notice.
1t is expected thSt the warships will
he sent against Turkey II that country
declines to satisfy Italy's demands for
the release Of Italian subjects held in
the Ottoman empire
Five army coNNs concentrated at
Apulia have been ordered to be prepared
to leave for an unknown destination
The Italian government is reported to
have issued an ultimatum demanding
that Italians De allowed to leave the
country now. when. and where they de-
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
GalveStOn'S Dead
In Recent Storm
May Exceed 200

GALVESTON. Tex. Aug. D.-Actual
recovery Of scores Of bodies along the
bay shore today and unverined reports
Of the finding Of many others. to-
gethcr with the known missing. indi-
Gated that the storm dead In and
around Galveston will exceed 200.
Property loss probably will be well
over $50, ,000, ono for the entire hurricane
area: Relief work is proceeding
EIfftly.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Mexican GENERALS
DEFY UNITED STATES
Four Tell State Department
They viii Stand or Fall With
Carranza.
Continued from First Page.


De Cana. of Brazil. called early. and at
1:3O senor Cardoso, Ambassador de
Game, members Of the suite Of the
minister. and Captain Clayton. OF tho
War Department, who has been de-
tailed to act as aide to the minister,
called on Secretary Lansing.
The meeting was a most cordial one.
Secretary Lansing. as well as the Pres
ident. feels grateful to Minister Car
dose for his services
Tomorrow the President will receive
Minister Cardoso. He will be enter
tained while here in ftting fashion.
and will be consulted at length by the
president and Secretary Lansing about
Mexican conditions.
Communication Significant.
In view OF the fact that the Pam
american conferees have been depend
ing on their peace appeal to Mexicans
to draw strength from Carranza, to-
days communications from men who
had been personally supplied with
copies Of the appeal. may be regarded as
significant. In view Of Carranza's at
titude Of defiance and his determine
ton. as forecasted In all Dispatches
from Mexico. to refuse to consent to
any mediation from the joint powers.
The letter of General Aguilar, which
ID said to be typical Of all the rest. was
as follows:
Il am at the present time the gov-
ernor and military commander of the
state Of Vera Cruz. and have under
my command. as general-in-chief, the
First division of the constitutionalist
army. which Is fighting in my country
against the reaction for the purpose Of
restoring liberty of the people and es-
tablishing. once the country 10 at
peace. the constitutional regime de-
stroyed by the usurpation. and which
army has for Its supreme chief the citi-
zen. Venustlano Carran1a. whose au-
thortty was recognized by all the con-
stitutionalist military leaders.
,"rhereforc. being accustomed faith
fully to do my duty. l could not reply
to your excelencies courteous note
without a breach Of that discipline,
which has caused us firmly to rally
around our chief. who is the only one
authorized. on account OF his high in
vestitute, to reply to the circular note
to which have referred. Moreover. be-
cause al constitutionalist leaders feel
confident that he will know. now as
always. how to find ins piration In most
serene and firm patriotism in the face
Of the new serious obstacle with which
the reaction pretends. as last resort.
TO arrest our work OF liberty. justice,
and pace. In a matter which 80 directly
affects the sovereignty Of my country,
not one Of the constitutionalist leaders
can individually take any action, a. to
act otherwise. the cohesion which
should exist between all the military
and civil elements would be broken,
and. therefore. all ! can do is to trans-
NIT your excellencies' note to Mr.. Ven
ustiano Carranze. with assurances OF
my most DISTINGUISHED consideration, /
remain yours very truly. (signed) Cam
dido Agullar."
Carranza's Reply Due.
nQin HaGAiNed nj ha
The Washington times., 1915-08-20

sire, a privilege heretofore denied them.
The tension is increasing every hour.
and the rupture may come at any mo-
ment
1t is expected that after the cabinet
council today The Turkish ambassador
VIII be given his passports and war will
be declared.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Numbers Are Unknown.

The first dispatches to the war Of
flce. however. contained no mention of
the number Of prisoners. In addition. a
large number Of cannon is believed to
have been taken
The Kaiser, upon learning that the
fortress had fallen, hastened to Novo
Georgiewsk to congratulate General Won
Beseler. who commanded the victorious
troops, 1t was announced today. Extra
editions Of the Afternoon papers esti-
mate that from 10000 to 1000 prisoners
were taken.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
ROCKVILLE.

Nearly 1000 persons attended yester-
days picnic at Choppers for the benefit
Of st. Roses Catholic Church. Politicians
were out in force and "electioneering
was the feature of the occasion. The
Rev. George B. Harrington was chair
man Of the committee in charge.
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
William F. IOmas-

Funeral serv>ces for William Frank
Lomas, who died at the residence. 1919
street northwest. yesterday. will be
held tomorrow at jenkins funeral
parlors. at 3 o'clock. Interment will be
made in Glenwood Cemetery
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
Henry P. Gilbert,

Private funeral services for Henry
Pierce Gilbert, who died on Wednesday.
were held today from the residence,
800 = street northwest
The Washington times., 1915-08-20
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