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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
JOHN D. SHUTS ESTATE GATES.
Forest Hill Intruders Cause New
Protective Measures.

Cleveland, July 29.-John d. Rockefeller
II taking no chances Of strangers sneak
ing into his Forest Hill estate. For the
first time In his life he has ordered the
big front gates at the Euclid avenue
entrance to the grounds closed day and
night.
An automobile party of men rode past
Gatekeeper Pat Lynch yesterday and en-
tered the grounds despite his repeated
demands for them 10 stop. Lynch drew
his revolver and fired four shots. pune
turing the rear tires. The automobile
party stopped and was shooed out of
the grounds.
Mr.. Rockefeller then issued the order
to keep the gates closed. Extra precau-
tons have been taken at the estate to
protect the owner from attack.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Don't Try to Tell Hens What to Eat,
Government Expert Warns Poultry Men

ly hot room at the Public Library about
twice the size OF n modern chicken coop.
forty members OF the National Capital
Poultry and Pigeon Association last
night famed themselves, mopped the
perspiration from their foreheads and
attentively listened to A. r. Lee, Junior
animal husbandman of the Department
of Agriculture, tell the following re-
markable facts about fowls
"A dozen eggs can be produced for
ten cents during the hens first season.
disreSarding depreciation of hens and
cost of labor. 1t costs fourteen cents to
produce dozen during the hens sec
ond season. the fowls depreciating 30 per
cent in productivity a year.
Chickens that are given free range
and are not closely confined lay eggs
weighing from two to three ounces a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

Some writer has said that marriage
nowadays consists mostly of the man s
whistlinG from downstairs and the girl
falling out OF the front window. There
must be some mistake about this.
One evening recently l cornered Myra
on the divan in the living room, and
Eazed steadfastly into her eyes while /
put the quotation TO her. And then l
gazed at wall opposite for quite a spell.
Robert" she said angrily. are you
cndeavoring to make me believe that you
Whistled for me and that then tumbed
out front window"
Nothing personal in the quotation at
all. MIRA" l replied, as | realized that
i had committed blunder It's a very
humorous little thing. though, isn't i'll
mean the idea?"
Il see nothing furry about It," Myra
answered. and l don't consider 1t fair
of you to be constantly making such al
lusions. either"
We'll. but. Myra. I've already said
did not refer to you
oh. I know you said that Robert
And l also know you say lots of things
which are entirely uncalled for"
You mustn't be angry 1 conciliated.
Who wouldn't be-" she flashed. when
ones husband seems to take special de-
light in making her uncomfortable
Possibly there Is bit of truth in the
quotation. with reference to you?" l
said this. intending it for a Jest. which
proves that a husband should never in
tend 8 jest.
For Myra studied my face for . few
moments. while she warmed up the fire
o: her indignation. Presently she got 1t
TO a white heat and the inevitable hap
pened.
Il don't thank you for continually polk
ing fun at me-" she blszed. Il shall
leave You this moment"
Well. that's exactly what she did. An
hour or SO later / found her and there
was evidence a-plenty that she had been
crying. or course. 1t was up to me to
soothe her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Midcity Citizens to Meet.

The Midcity Citizens Association
will hold a special session this even
ing at 8 o'clock at 1909 Seventh street
northwest, to discuss communication
from the District Commissioners ask
ing them to submit a list Of improve
ments they desired to be made along
Seventh street. II the Commissioners
act favorably upon the list the extra
appropriations will be asked for in the
1915 budget The citizens' association
also will discuss plans for q celebra-
ton in connection with the progress
they have made in improving the
street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
AMERICAN NOTE CAUSES
GERMAN CABINET CRISIS

Paris, July 29-A dispatch
from CopenhaEe1 says 1t In ru-
mOred that the dispute between
the United States and Germany
has produced . German cabinet
crisis.
1t IL said that Won Bethmann-
HollweE will probably be forced
to resiEn because Of his mod
crate and conciliatory counsels.
A violent quarrel between him
and Admiral Ven Tirpits II al
legged to have occurred in the
presence Of the Kaiser.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

guest of the Misses Cashier. Mai.
Cashier will join her after n couple
of weeks spent at Colonial Beach with
the militia.
Col and Mrs Charles A williams
will leave Washington tomorrow for
Plattsburg. y. v, where they will be
Joined by their sons, Lieut.. Charles l..
Williams, of the Coast Artillery Corps,
with his wife and their baby. and Mr..
Edgar Williams, who was graduated
from Cornell in June. Lieut.. Williams
who has been stationed for the past
two years at Fort Strong. in Boston
harbor, has been ordered to the Philip
pines and will sail on the September
transport. Mrs. Williams and their
baby will make their home at Platts-
burg during his stay in the Philip
pines. Col. and Mrs. Williams and Mr.
Edgar Williams will return to Wash
ington in September.
Mr.. George s. Davidson and G. W.
Kretzenger. of Pittsburgh. are spend
ing a few days at the Shoreham.
Hon. Samuel MCGOWAN. paymaster
general of the navy, entertained AT
dinner the members of his personal
staff at the Shoreham Hotel Tuesday
master General MCGOWAN, Mrs. O'Mara,
Pay Inspector ]. II. Merriman, u. s. N.
Paymaster ]. NJ. Hancock, u. s. N:
Mrs. D. V. Chadwick. Paymaster G.
p, Aud. L. S. N. Paymaster ]. c.
Hilton, u. s. N; Mrs. v. S. jackson,
Paymaster c. ]. Peoples. u. S. N; Pay
master d. v. Chadwick, u. s. N: Mrs.
J. e. Hilton, Paymaster ]. F. O'Mara,
Pay Inspector Y. W. Reynolds, u. S. N:
Mrs. J. NJ. Hancock, Paymaster V. s.
jackson. and Mrs. c. ]. Peoples.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin from
Washington during the past week have
been E. ]. Clarkson. Horace Ward. J.
c. Flouronoy, Ernest p. Bicknell, G.
Pattie, Miss Nora Huffman. Miss Ger
trude Huffman, Dean Caldwell. l. A.
Cernuda. Miss Maria Barrett, Miss A.
p. Langley, Miss Margaret Barrett.
J. w Mcneil. T. A. witherspoon. Miss
Flora g. Harper. F. c. Mccormack, Miss
Blanch A Mills. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T.
Dean. Parker Dodge. Mr.. and Mrs Har-
old H. Griffin. Edgar Buckingham. Rich
ard D. Mocou, John s. Powers, Ames
L. Norris. T. II. Gatlin, and Mrs w.
A. MacNicholl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
ROBBED CHURCH AIMS BOXES
Police Say Assistant sexton Took
About $40.

New York. July 29.-Demosthenes Ra-
phaldes. a 19-year-old Turk, who has
been assistant to the sexton at the
French Roman Catholic Church of Notre
Dame, was arrested this morning on q
charge Of robbing poor boxes.
In the last few months, according to
the police. the young Turk has taken
500 from the aims boxes.
Demosthenes told a hard-luck story
to the Rev. Father sepler some time ago
and the priest gave him a Job at the
church. Then the money began to 60
The priest told the police and today De-
tective Fiaschetti grilied the Turk. who
confessed, the detective says
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

dozen heavier than those produced by
Sissy hens.
those of young ones.
Hens should be permitted to balance
their diet themselves. II given equal
quantities of various feeds, they wisely
will select their rations according to
the following formula: Corn meal. S.
per cent; beef scrap. 20 per cent; bran
and middlings, II per cent
"A general purpose fowl will last only
a year. Leghorns are Of economic value
only two years.
The average price paid per dozen for
eggs in Washington is 80 cents"
Prof. Lee has been experimenting with
chickens at the governments poultry
farm at Betsville, Md. and his conclu-
sions are based on observations made
there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

Funeral services for Albert Good
man. retired merchant. who shot and
killed himself Wednesday in his home.
1850 Girard street northwest, will be
held this morning at 10 o'clock in the
chapel of the Geier undertaking estab-
lishment. The services will be con-
Quoted by Lodge No. 4, of the Masonic
order Rev. DR.. Louis Stern will OFF,
ciate. Burial will be in the Washington
Hebrew Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
OBITUARY.
DIR. Charles A. Champion.

Funeral services for DIR. Charles A.
Champion. who died Monday. were held
yesterday in the chapel of the Wright
undertaking parlors. Rev. DR.. Kirk
patrick. pastor of the Falls Church.
Va, Episcopal Church, officiated. The
pallbearers were John w. Yerkes and
John G.. Capers. former commissioners
of internal revenue: DIR. Harvey w.
Wiley. Wales Hubbard. jr.. of the In
ternal Revenue Service; H. c. Fuller.
II. A. Gardner. w. II. Beck. of the In
stitute of Industrial Research, and p.
Hubbard, of the Department of Agri-
culture. The body was placed in a
vault pending the decision of the fam
lily as to disposition. 1t is probable
burial will be at DIR. Champions for
mer home in Iowa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Friday Clearance of
Women's Silk Dresses.

$50 Green Foulard Dress. S4.fa
$500 SIND Taheta Dress. Sl4.'5.
$500 Silk Poplin Dresses. in tan and gray.
Sllf5 each.
2 $3.50 Pussy Willow Taheta Dresses. in tan.
Sl4I each
$50 TsfYeta Dresses. in navy and white.
and green and white. 5000 each.
Sc % Black and White Checked Tafeta
Dr-x 500
, SlsIS Black and White Checked Dresses.
with black jackets. 5000 each.
sl6S Dresses OF silk poplin. In navy and
and: extra sizes sl0n each.
2 SS6 Back and White Checked SILK Dresses.
5000 each.
Third HON, g street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Stillings Forfeits Collateral.

= Charles A. Stillings, president of the
National Capital Life Insurance Com
pany and Public Printer under the
Roosevelt administration. yesterday
forfeited the $50 collateral he had
furnished for his appearance in Police
Court to answer to a charge Of carry
ing concealed weapons. Mr.. Stillings
was arrested in the Bond Building last
week by Central once Detectives
O'Dea and Boyle. The detectives
charged they found a revolver on Mr..
Stillings. His trial in Police Court
was to have been yesterday. He failed
to appear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Battery Back from Camp.

The First Battery. Field Artillery. Dis
trict National Guard. returned yesterday
from an encampment OF ten days at
Tobyhanna. Pa Capt. L. C. vogt was In
charge. About 133 militiamen attended
the encampment. They returned on
special train The maneuvers at Toby
hanna were In conjunction with regular
army detachments and consisted Of tar
get practice. under the direction Of ex-
part artillsrymen. and several miles Of
marching saeh Aay.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Women's Waists and
Bathing Suits Reduced
for Friday Clearance.

lVi Ailuoy SICoI ouSCs
Plain Tailored Waists. with stiff
collars and cuffs. and Black Lawn
Waists. with long sleeves and high
necks; sizes 50 and "a.
Soc and 7Sc each.
Were $1.00 and S1.50.
A small lot of Cotton Wolfe
long or short sleeves.
Sl.95 each. Were $2.95.
A very good assortment of Cot
ton Wolfe and Organdy Blouses,
trimmed in lace and tucks. and in
good styles, with long or short
sleeves.
S2.95 each. Were $3.95.
Is Tslouses. lace trimmed, which
nave been reduced because the as
sortment is broken as to size.
CSC each. Were S1.00
Mohafr Bathing Suits. in blue and
black. trimmed in black and white.
in checked or dotted effects.
S3.95 each. Were $3.50.
old rose. green. black and tan:
few fancy styles. trimmed with
Roman stripes.
Soc each. Were $1.00.
Csc each. Were 75c
l5c each. Were Csc.
Third floor. street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
R0BS FATHER; BUYS DRUGS.
Youth Arrcsted After Evadins Pc
lice for Two weeks,

Youth Arrested After Evadinc Pc.
lice for Two Weeks.
Philadelphia, July o9--A boy who stole
from his father to buy drugs. according
to the police. has been arrested after
GLIDING the police for two weeks He Is
l7-yearold Elias Joshnei. ST.. of $40 East
Willard street He left the city July ls
with watch and 50 belonging to his
father. and returned yesterday thinking
that the affair had been forgotten.
The parent. however. had sworn out
q. warrant and as the youth was boarding.
q car In Kensington and Allegheny ave-
nues he was arrested by Acting Detec-
tives Walker and Test, OF the Front and
Westmoreland streets station. He was
held In $50 bail by MAGISTRATE Borie, OF
the Frankford poiiss station Tor further
AAAxiAg ounAAy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
MILWAUKEE, BACK ROOMS GO.
Saloons in Beer Metropolis Must
Close Cabarcts, Too.

Milwaukee. Wis, July 29.-John T.
Jansson, police chief announces that
all cabaret and back room palm gar
dens and family entrance signs are to
be abolished when new licenses are
granted within the next week. With
the power given him under the amend
ed Stemper bill. signed by Gov. Phil
lips on Tuesday, the chief will be able
to carry out his program.
Each license applicant will have to
agree to do away with all cabaret en-
PERTAINING except with instrumental
music. Hotel cafes will be allowed to
continue. but back room drinking par
lors in a thousand or more Milwaukee
saloons must close. The Schlitz Palm
Garden has announced that it will
close at once until September. The chief
is considering putting a ban on the cleo
trio piano and other noisy instruments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
WANT GOODS FROM BELGIUM.
State Department Trying TO Have
England Lift blockade.

England Lift blockade.
Informal negotiations are under wayl
between officials OF the British govern-|
:nent and officials of the State Depart
ment In behalf OF American importers
who desire TO get permission for the ship
.nent OF certain goods from Belgium
consigned to then.
The British government has held that
its ban on trade from Germany applies
10 goods from Belgium, because that
country IL under the control of Germany.
1t ID held that to permit the expectation
Of Belgian goods at this time would be
aiding Germany quite as much as II
German goods were allowed 20 be sent
out. The Americans. on the other hand.
contend that these particular goods were
made In Belgian factories by Beig.ans,
and that therefore to permit their ex-
ed Of ossmaaS,
Il y staAsA tAas AseuAaAlasa . ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
SAW He Killed Boy.

Robert Lewis. coiored. so years old.
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
police of the First precinct. following
his statement he had killed one OF
BY shooting pigeons He was charged
with insanity and taken to the WASH
ington Asylum Hospital for observa-
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Policeman Saves Bow in Surf.

New York. July 3-Mounted Policeman
Howard McDohough drove his horse into
the surf at Coney Island and rescued
unconscious John Quinn. Is. Of 81 Pal
metto street. Brooklyn. The policeman
bore Quinn to the beach. where DR..
O'Reilly, Of Coney Island Hospital. ap-
Piled . pulmotor forty minutes before
restoring the boy to consciousness. He
had bean bathing and was swept out by
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Third floor. q street.
China Department.

/ Richly Decorated Nippon China Cake flate.
&c. Was $40.
l Handsomely Decorated Japanese China Sugar
and Cream Set, T5c. Was $50.
l Limoges China Meat Platter. neat deGn.
Oc. Was SIS.
. Imported Decorated Sauce Boats With
stands &c each. Were 75c
dozen Odd Decorated Limoges China Dinner
Plates $50. Was $50.
Imported Decorated Strip jug and Plate.
slightly imperfect sc. Was &c.
| Handsomely Decorated French China Cover
ed Dish s. 100. Was $50.
Handp.inted Plate for plate rail- sc. Was
500.
Imported Stein. cover missing Soc. Was
SIS
Large Decorated japanese China Vase
slightly chiprcd $40. Was $50
! Dec'IIted Nippon China Chocolate Set,
cup and sa'.ccr missing. $50. Was 500.
! Imported Hsndpainted Celery Tray Tc.
Was SIS.
Third roor street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
WRITER SENT TO ASYLUM.
Kate Masterson Committed
BlOOmingdaleb by Court.

New York, July 29-Kate Masterson,
the newspaper and magazine writer, who
has been in Bellevue Hospital suffering
from decisions, was taken before Justice
Giegerich today upon application of her
brother.
The writer was accompanied by DR..
NJ. l.. Gregory. in charge of the psyco-
pathic ward, and two nurses. After
talking with the young woman Justice
Giegerich committed her to the Bloom
ingdale Asylum.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

The London county council has decided
to commemorate the residence of L.rd
Lister m London BY placing memorial
tablet on the house. u Park Crescent,
Nafjobene reaA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

VALUE Of sl5o.oco.coo is lying on the docks
In Dutch ports. held up on account of
the British blockade.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Friday Special in
Women's Wash Skirts

The quality of these White
Wash Skirts we offer on FRIDAY
at $1.0G needs no emphasis. and
neither does the value. They are
made in plain and gored styles,
with pockets and belt, and the
fitting and workmanship denotes
the care with which they are
made. Sizes up to 80 waist
r,eacure
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

In Germany one man IA every IA goes
to college: In the United States one IN
4ooo, and N Ehgiana eno n Syeo9
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Coat Department.

/ Putty Colored Gabardine Coat.
in three-quarter length, with fancy
braided collar: lined with putty
messaline; size SO; $1,000. Was
$3.50.
Brown, Green and White
Checked coat. trimmed with white
serge collar and cuffs: lined with
white messaline; size IS; $500. Was
$500.
. Navy Gabardine Coats, in fancy
styles. with collar and cuffs of
bengaline; lined with mcssaline:
sizes 81. 81 and AZ; $1,000 each.
Were $3.50.
Black and White Checked Rub
berized Raincoats. with semi
belt effect and velvet collars; sizes
"a and 80; s295 each. Were $500.
Third foor G street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Friday Clearance of
House Dresses.

We offer a lot of Women's
Good Quality House Dresses,
light. medium and dark colored
materials. in striped and checked
effects. Sizes up to As in the
lot. Csc each.
Formerly $1.00.
SIR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

There are more than loo.ooo.ooo psopis In
~ Dfitish smpirs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Special price, S1.00 each.

And the following:
Fine Linen Skirts IN rose, blue and natural;
sIspcnder ttyle and finished with ivory buttons;
sizes IS ard 2 waist measure; 500 each. Were
$50
clca-aucr o. Wool Skirts-serrs and ga
bardines s. - and 5T5 each. Were SIS and
5000
Third aror. & street
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30
Parasol Department.

Light Blue and Pink Silk ParasoIs with
ebonine handles; brass frames; &c each. Were
500.
Colorrd Silk Parasols in red navy, sand
and brown: Sl.s5 each. Were 500
2 Dresden silk Parasols, $50 each. Were
500.
Dresden Silk Parasol. 500. Was $500
Green silk Umbrellas. finished with ebonne
handles; Sl5 each. Were $50.
Main aCor, G street entrance.
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SOCIETY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

E. B. Brown has purchased from Stella
A. Hoblitzell four small two-story frame
dwelling-houses in the square bounded
by Wolfe, Alfred, Wilkes and Patrick
streets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

E. f. Downham, imperial representa-
tive of ACca Temple. Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. has returned from Seat
tie, Wash. where he attended the an
nual meeting of the imperial council.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-30

The eighth annual excursion of the
Alexandria police department will be
given tomorrow to Marshall Hall. The
steamer Charles Manchester will stop on
each trip at the Cameron street wharf.
The first boat will leave at 1880 o'clock
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-02-07

I'VE put too much Of our money
into the great gilt and marble build
ings, to keep and preserve the works
of our American poets. but when 1t
comess to helping the poets them
selves. We say there should be
sound cash basis" asserted Robert
Haven Schauffler. musician, essay
LIT and poet.
s'American poety is a failure
that Is comparatively" said Mr..
: SchaufAer. When compared to
English poets wa have Browning,
Tannyson. Byron. Shelley. Keats
and Thompson. but how many OF
the words OF American poets will
we find that have been carried
across the Sea-? Only Whitman and
Poe. Why is this7 What Is the mat
ter with our poets? The trouble is
1t Is not possible for the poet to
make q living from poetry alone.
Music, nrt and literature are able
~ struggle along with the help of
schoiprships. but without our dra-
matte works 1t would not take
I'VE foot shelf to hold all works Of
American poets. s
Good poetry has got TO be SUBJ
ssidtzed, and / would suggest that
we start a fresh air fund for poets
poets work Is the hardest work
there ii onr poets ares either tired
sof dead. when the work demands
e3ltheranee. In a close scrutiny OF
CDR poems. we find that most. Of
thatVAf.faS like aI,nnav . 4,1ef scrfavunh
What have we ever done for our
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semblance OF charity connected with
it, and the income could be made
small, just large enough to clothe
and keep them in the country for
a time.
"Phiianthropists can do more
good by giving $1,000 for fund
such as this than by subscribing
more substantially along the same
old lines. In closing will say that
IL We wish to redeem our poetry in
the future. let US put our hands
deep down in our pockets" &
< Z. 3'.'I am not so sure that American
poetry has failed said Miss Lowell,
coming to the defence of the Amer
lean verse writers. Lowell, Long
fellow. Whittier. Holmes. Emerson
and. bryant were not American
poets. Properly they were English
provincial poets. Poe and Wait
Whitman are the real American
poets. and tine wonder IS that we
have, not had more like them.
I'VE must remember the great
Civil War. q conflict which was as
bitter at that time as the greatest
European situation is today. The
industrial expansion which followed
left no leisure for ripening Of the
arts. q 81
'Now, however. the little Wind
has begun to blow and q little wind
often does q great deal of good. for
e Il certain that poetry q receiving
more notice now than ten years ago.
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