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The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
u. S. IS URGED TO ACT
AFTER ARABIC'S LOSS
British Papers See Nothing for Pre.i-
dent Wilson but Strong Steps
Against Kaiser.

London. Aug. 20.-English newspapers
today called upon the United States to
act as a result of the sinking Of the Ara
bic.
1.-THE fitting answer now Is not words
but DEEDS says the Westminster Ga.
zette.
The same sentiment, indicating the be-
lief that President Wilson win take strong
steps, Is reflected by practically all the
newspapers.
The Westminster Gazette further says:
President Wilson said in his note to
Germany that the world observed with
satisfaction that German submarines had
been showing greater humanity. We shall
be surprised IL Americans discover any
change in the German record after view
ing yesterdays crime. There are no
words wherein We can characterize these
crimes"
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
CAPITAL WOMAN WINS.
Miss Catherine Watkins Heads Kin
dergarten Union.

San Francisco. Aug. 20.-Miss Catherine
Watkins, supervisor Of public kindergarten.
OF Washington, d. c., was elected presi-
dent of the International kindergarten
Union here today. Miss Watkins has
been supervisor at Washington for six
teen years. having charge of seventy-five
kindergartens. She has been an active
worker in the union.
The other officers elected were as fol-
lows:
i. First vice president. Miss Alma l.
Binsel, Missoula, Mont; second vice
president; Miss Lillian H. Stone, Cincin-
natl: recording secretary. Miss Miriam
Winchester, Washington. D. c.: corre-
spending secretary-treasurer. Miss May
Murray. Springfield. Mass; auditor. Miss
Anne Harvey, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
District Courts

Because her husband would frequent
ly stay out until a late hour at night.
Miriam G. Rowzee yesterday filed suit
for absolute divorce against John Por-
ter Rowzee. She alleges misconduct and
names a correspondent.
The plaintiff declares that her 7-year-
old child is now in the custody Of the
correspondent.
The couple were married March Is,
1905, and lived together uuntil Septem-
Der IL, 1914. The wife is represented by
Attorney Edward l. Giles. She requests
alimony and the custody Of the child.
Through Attorney Rice Hooe. Caroline
NJ. Main yesterday filed suit for absolute
divorce from Russell Burton Main.
Samuel Morris Pool. who died August
16, by the terms of his will, dated July
5. 1913. and filed yesterday for probate.
leaves his entire estate to be divided
equally between his daughter, Sarah
Pool: his son. Morris w. Pool. and his
sons wife. Edith D. Pool The son IS
named executor.
John P. Fogarty and Edgar H. Nelson,
jr., son and son-in-law, respectively of
Johanna Fogarty. who died July Is, yes
terday filed a petition renouncing their
executorship of the estate and requesting
that the court appoint John P. Fogarty
and his brother, Walter NJ. Fogarty, ad-
ministrators.
Articles of Incorporation have been is
sued to the firm of "Schwab" to conduct
ladies tailoring business. Capital
stock is 5000. The incorporators are
Aaron X. Schwab. Kittie G. Schwab and
Eugene R. Bause.
With capital stock Of IS, 600, the Wash
ington Paper Company has been incor-
porated. The incorporates are Eugene
Schwab. Joseph NJ. Lang, Charles S.
Frank and Isaac Greenbaum.
Squares 1894 1895. HOS, and 1lOs, bounded
by Sixteenth, Eighteenth, East Capitol,
and B streets northeast, the site of the
new Eastern High School, have been val
ued at s132,lS0 by the condemnation COM
mission. which reported yesterday to JUS
tice Gould. The owners wanted $4,000
so the work of the condemnation commits
sion will save the District nearly $4,000
David E. White. who was arrested on
Thursday near Rosslyn, Va. charged
with having robbed the United States
mails here last winter, was arraigned in
Police Court yesterday for grand larceny
He pleaded guilty and was ordered held
for the action of the grand jury.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
BOUGHT BEADS FOR ANTIQUE.
Chicagoan Pays Duty on Stun
Worth Only 81

A bunch of pink beads worth 81 and a
shattered dream is all F. B. D. Stout, of
Chicago. has to show for $3.50 of real
money he handed to a supposedly antique
dealer in Europe. And on top of that the
customs division of the Treasury De-
partment here yesterday ruled that Stout
would have to pay duty on the beads at
the value Of $3.50, which he originally de-
clared.
Stout thought he was buying an antique
Chinese pink tourmaline necklace. A
customs inspector told him the beads
were worth about a dollar after he had
declared them at $50 when he entered
the port of New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
Russia Not Looking for Peace.

Petrograd, Aug. 20.-Strong rumors
were circulated in the lobby of the Duma
today that new overtures for a separate
peace had been made to Russia by Ger
many. The foreign minister was ques-
toned as to the reports. and announced
that there could not be a discussion OF
peace at the present time.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
ASYLUM INMATES ESCAPE.
Two Slip Away from Government
Hospital Near Anacostia.

Two women inmates of the Government
Hospital for the Insane. near Anacostia,
yesterday escaped from the institution.
They were Mrs. A. Ridgley and Victoria
Libby. As. Neither Of the patients are re-
garded as dangerous.
The two women were among those given
extensive liberties about the grounds.
While strolling about in the Enclosure
they eluded the guards and made their
escape.
Mrs. RidcIey was located soon after her
arrest by police of the Eleventh precinct.
The other woman was still at large late
last night
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
Form Improvement Association,

Laurel. Nd, Aug. 20-The citizens Of
Burtonsville and community held a meet
ing last night. resulting in the organiza-
tion of the Laurel. Burtonsville and
Sandy Spring Road Improvement Asso-
citation. Robert Aitcheson was elected
president; S. ]. Athey. vice president, and
c. Brashears. secretary and treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
GIRLS RUN AWAY FROM HOME
Come to Capital from Baltimore
and Are Arrested.

Two young Baltimore girls with a de-
sire for the bright lights and the pleas
ures of Independent life slipped away
from their parents yesterday morning
and came to Washington to see the
sights. Policeman ]. T. Wittstad. of the
First precinct, late yesterday afternoon
noticed the girls wandering rather aim
lessly along Pennsylvania avenue. and
he accosted them. A talk of few min
utes convinced him that they were fugi-
tives and he placed them under arrest.
The girls are Ida Windberg. 16, of SO
North Gay street. and Ray Cohen. IA, of
1872 Orleans street. Their mothers have
been notified and will come to Washing
ton today for them.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
Mahogany Chairs Stolen.

Six mahogany chairs have been stolen
from the residence of w. H. Reynolds.
223o G street northwest. according to re-
port made to the police last night. How
anyone succeeded In entering the house
and removing the six chairs without be-
ing discovered 10 q deep mystery to Mr..
Reynolds
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
BAND CONCERT PROGRAMS

At the White Honse. this afternoon at
O'Clock, by the United States Marine Band.
". H. Santclrrann, leader.
March-'New Century" ................koenis
Overture" Festival ............ .Lassen
Intem:zzo-''Souvenir Of the ball" Bocslari
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet" .Gounod
Pa.rol--'Fm On Ny Way to Dublin
Plehde-''A Bssso Porto. .Spineili
Fackelfen1, No. -Meyerbeer
The Star Srangled Banner.
At brigade Headquarters. Camp Ordway.
Colonial Beach. Va. this evening at / -
O'Clock, By this District National Guard
Band Jacob q. Moody, director.
March-.Onward Christian Soldiers
Overtne-"S e1niramide" .:..-......... Rossini
Clarinet solo. Sosnnambula 49,. Clements
principal musician. Karl Schaefer. so.oist.D
Selection-.Chin Chin .Cafyii
Fox Bot-.Dlcty boo .Mofgnn
SON Rag-''A slippery Place 49, .LAmps
Grand Fantasia-"My Old Kentucky
Home ...-...:.-..-...-... .Dniby
Variations for all instrumental
Parisiand vake--En Psu dAmolr". .SiiIsu /,
Patrol. Humorous Dublin Bay'... .Lampe
Finaie. Charscteristic-"rhe Old Gray
-Ths Star sranssd banner.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
NAVAL ORDERS.

Annapolis arrived at Acapulco August 3: Lamson
sailed for Tangier Sound Angus: 49, Reid. sailed
The Washington herald., 1915-08-21
nited States Attorney.
Phoenix. Arizona

Telegram received. Department
very doubtful as to propriety indict-
ing Winchester Arms Company or
any of its officers; this company has
for some TING voluntarily furnished
this department with Information AZ
to shipments arms and ammunitiDa
The Huttig news., 1915-06-05
Most People
 Who Eat

ARE PARTICULAR WHAT THEY EAT. We cater to such people---we buy to please them and we do please them
 We have large department full of the most eatabe of eats, and every purchase you make impells you to make another.
The Huttig news., 1915-06-05
Shoes That
 People Want

There's lot of talk around here over those "Fit the Feet Shoes are selling---the Shoes that carry you all day without fatigue and take you home at night feeling fresh and joyful and full of spirit.
 Last as long, look as good, and fell better than other Shoes of the same price.
The Huttig news., 1915-06-05
Economy in
 Dry Goods

Economy is the source of wealth Practice ityourself and increase your ba nk account
 We ask you to come in, To ok over our goods test their quality and price them. Then you will understand why goods are economical
 They are the best at reasonable prices.
The Huttig news., 1915-06-05
A Good Suit
 Helps Along

Clothing does not make the man, but it docs lot of pushng---shoves you right up to front---provided, of course, it is the Right Kind of Clothing
 We have stock of suits that will pull any man out of the rut---gve him boost and keen him going.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16

Mrs. J. B. Taylor informs the In
dependent that Mr.. Taylor, who is be-
ing treated by DR.. Gillette, a special
list, in Minneapolis, is suffering from
a broken bone and not an abscess of
the brain as reported by this paper
last week. Mr.. Taylor has suffered
untold agony for several weeks but it
is believed that he is recovering,
which will be good news to his many
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16

George Welk, at the Moore home Sun
day. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Addie Miller at high noon, in the
presence of the immediate relatives of
the families. A wedding dinner was
served later. The couple will reside
on the old Swanson farm. They are
a worthy young couple and have the
best wishes of host of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16

J. A. Frogner, died at the home of the
parents in this city Monday, from
whooping cough. The remains of the
child were shipped to st. Paul. Funer-
al services were held at the house,
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen preaching the SER
mon. Mr.. Frogner is assistant super
intendent Of the Great Northern at
this point. The heart broken parents
have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16
Street Superintendent Wins Long Race

SIfetC SUPERINTENDENT V1H1 0OItB 1sdee
John Strommen, our efficient street
superintendent, proved himself Mar
athon runner of the first water Wed
nesday afternoon. John was working
nine vags on the street when four Of
them broke away and ran. John fol-
lowed the leader, young fellow nam
ed Young, who ran towards the North
hill. John could not run quite as fast
but he kept at it and after going a
mile and half, Young fell to the
ground exhausted. Mr.. Strommen
fired five shots after the fleeing fell
low, but he kept right on going until
he could run no further. Young was
returned to the city Jail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16

Mervin Welk WEEDS Miss Moore.
Miss Ethel Moore, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Moore, from six miles
northeast of the city, was united in
marriage to Mervin Welk, son of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16
More Instructors for Normal.

President A. G. Crane of the Minot
Normal, returned from Bismarck,
where he attended a meeting of the
Board of Regents. Mr.. Crane was in
strumental in getting the board to al
low the institution four additional in
structors, which were needed. The in
stitution is growing rapidly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-09-16

Audrey Elizabeth Frogner.
Audrey Elizabeth, the seventeen
months-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
BRITAIN ADMITS u. S.
CORRECT IN SHIPPING
Envoy Spring Rice's Statement
Satisfactory to America.

Washington, May 25.-The British
government through Ambassador
Spring-Rice gave the assurances de-
sired by the United States as to it's
understanding of the unofficial char
acter of conferences which have been
taking place between officials of the
state department and of the British
embassy in regard to shipping ques-
tions. The British statement assert
ed that the United States was not
considered in any way party to the
agreements made with shipping inter
Iests and that the conferences which
have been taking place could not, and
did not, commit either government to
any departures from views expressed
in their official correspondence
This statement was entirely salts
factory to the state department. It
Is not yet cerain whether the confer
ences abruptly broken off by the state
department last Saturday will5be re-
sumed. Since Friday the state de-
partment has been referring shippers
to the British embassy and it has not
yet developed whether there will be
any further requests made for the
state department to lend its good Of
fees.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
LONG PROMINENT IN kENOsHA
Had Been One of the First Students of
Kemper Hall and For Years Was Ac-
tive in Church and Charitable Work
in the City Three Sons Survive.

Mrs. Alma Elizabeth Petit, widow of
the late Ossian NJ. Petit, former mayor
Of Kenosha, and for many years one of
the best known women of the city,
died at her home on Wisconsin street
in Racine just after clock Thursday
morning. Mrs. Petit had been in
feeble health for many weeks. Early in
January she suffered a stroke of par
alysis said to have been due to the
bursting of an artery and she never
recovered from the effects of it.
The announcement of her death will
come as a great shock to many of her
friends in Kenosha, but the members
of the family who had been summoned
to her bedside on Wednesday felt that
the end was near.
A kindly woman, woman of great
forethought in looking after the inter
ests of others, devoted mother and a
loyal friend, the death of Mrs. Petit
will come as personal sorrow in many
homes in Kenosha. Only year ago
Mrs. Petit gave up her residence in Ke-
nosha and removed to Racine.
Mrs. Petit was the eldest daughter
of the late Frederick Robinson, one of
the most prominent of the pioneers of
Kenosha. She was born at the old Rob
inson homestead in Kenosha, August
goth, 1854. She was educated in the
schools of Kenosha and was member
of the first class at Kemper Hall,
where she completed her education.
Mrs. Petit was for many years one
of the most active of the members of
st. Matthew s church. A devoted Chris
tian woman, she was much given to
charitable work and she had an active
part in all of the movements Of the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27

Kenosha is going to entertain great
number of musicians and teachers of
music during the last week of June
and the first two weeks of July as an
nouncement has been made that the
twentieth annual session of the New
School of Methods in Public School
Music, one of the creatures of the
American Book Company, is to be held
at Kemper Hall here. The school is
one of the largest professional summer
schools held in the country and it is
certain to draw to Kenosha teachers of
music from all over the United States.
The entire Kemper Hall plant will be
turned over to the company for the
three weeks school session and it is ex-
pected that the students attending the
school will come in such large numbers
that there will be demand for many
rooms to care for them in the neighbor-
hood of the lake shore school.
Many teachers of music who have
gained nation wide reputation are in
Guided in the list of teachers for the
Kenosha school. At the head of the
faculty is Eleanor Smith of Chicago,
director of the Eleanor Smith Insti-
tute, author of the music books used
in the Kenosha schools and head of the
Hull House Music School. Other
members of the faculty will be Harper
G. Maybee, dean of music in the West
ern State Normal Schol at Kalamazoo,
Mich; Barbara Ann Russell Whelpley
of Lacrosse, teacher of voice culture
and song expression; Ada Bicking,
supervisor of music in the schools at
Evansville, Ind; Will H. Lebo, super
visor of music at Hamilton, Ohio; Bes-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27

church along these lines. She was mar
ried to the late @. NJ. Petit in Kenosha
on October 25, 1877, and for many years
their home was one of the centers of
social activities in Kenosha. Few WON
en- showed a greater interest in home
than Mrs. Petit and the close relation
ship between her and her three sons
was one of the most beautiful chapters
of her life.
She was a member of the Kenosha
Chapter of the. Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution and had taken deep
interest in all activities of this organ
ization.
Surviving her are three sons: Milton
Fl. Petit, Frederick r. Petit and
Berthoff M Petit, all Of Racine. She
is also survived by three brothers,
Richard and Frederick Robinson of Ra-
cine and Henry B. Robinson of Ke-
nosha, and three sisters, the Misses Ida,
Louise and Emma Robinson of Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27


sic Miller, supervisor of music in the
schools of Kansas City, Kas.; Mar
garet F. Pouk, supervisor of music and
teacher of folk dancing in the schools
of Aurora, H., and James Riley Small
of Chicago, accompanied. All of these
people have been prominent in the
their work during the past few years.
= is expected that a large number
of the teachers of the Kenosha schools
will avail themselves of this chance to
study modern methods in the teaching
of music 1t is declared that already
registrations have been made for
very large number of students coming
from other cities and it is expected
that teachers of music in public schools
all over the country will come to Keno
sha. While the school is under the di-
rection of the American Book Company
and works of that company will be
featured in the teaching, it is claimed
that school will be most helpful to
teachers using other texts.
In past years this school has been
held in the larger cities and it is some
thing of an experiment to bring it to
Kenosha.
Tuition in the school for the three
week s session will be fifteen dollars
and board in the domitories at KEN
per Hall is offered at rate of nine
dollars week. The Sisters in charge
of Kemper Hall viii not be directly
connected with the management of the
school.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
CHILD rs CHASED BY DRUNK.
Girl is Hysterical After Being Fright.
ened by Kenosha Man on Spree.

Martin Began of Kenosha came to
Racine on Friday looking for work,
but instead of finding job became in
toxicated and while in this condition
caused considerable excitement on the
west side by chasing a seven-year-old
girl. The occurrence took place at $40.
A crazy desire to scare the little seven
year-old daughter of G. Koss at 1926
West street, caused the drunken man to
run after her. The girl ran into a
yard at 1923 West street. Her screams
brought people running from their
homes, and the police were called.
When the girl got to the rear of yard
she found a large fence blocking her
way. A workman employed nearby
witnessed her predicament, and reach
ing over the fence grabbed her and
helped her into the next yard Began
was starting to climb over the fence
to chase the girl farther but was warn
ed by the workman of what would hap
pen if he did so. The girl was car
ried home by her mother and was so
hysterical from fright that she cried
all night. Began was arraigned in the
municipal court this morning, and beg
ged that he be released as he has a
wife and three small children in Keno
sha. The judge took compassion on
him and suspended sentence. The par
ents of the little girl did not appear in
court to prosecute the man.-Racine
Times.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
TripIets Born in Portage County

Stevens Point, Wis, May 25-Trip.
lets were born to Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Newly of Buena Vista. Two of the
babies weigh five pounds each and the
other four pounds. All are well de-
veloped and give every prospect Of
growing to maturity. This is the third
instance in the history of Portage
county, as far as known, where trip
lets have been born. Percy is a son
of George Newly and his wife's faith.
er is Frank Boushley.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
TWO MEN KILLED BY TRAINS
Indian Failed to Hear Freight; Lum-
berjack Courted Death, Belief.

Winter. Wis, May 25.-Charlie John,
once a powerful chief of the Lac du
Flambeau Indians, was run down by
freight train one mile east of this
place. He was old and deaf and it is
believed did not hear the train until
it was upon him. He was buried on
the reservation.
Grand View, Wis, May 25.-Struck
by an Omaha train while walking the
tracks near Forest City, man later
identified as Edward Rafferty,, lum-
berjack; was almost instantly killed.
It is thought by the trainmen that he
deliberately courted death, he appear
ing to hear the whistle warning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS MARRIED.

Saturday was the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conrad Hansis and on Saturday
evening thirty of their close relatives
and friends surprised them at their
home on Park avenue. The party was
a reunion of the members of the two
families and it proved a most enjoyable
one. The evening was spent with cards
and music and at eleven O'Clock a
luncheon was served.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
SEEKS TO FIND MOTHER.
Boy Committed to State School More
Than Is Years Ago Seeks His Mother.

County Judge George w. Taylor has
received a pathetic appeal from Fred
L. Williams, one time Pleasant Prai-
RE boy, but more than fifteen ago sent
to the state school for dependent
children at Sparta. Young Williams,
who is now living at Tomah, is seek
ing to- find some trace of his mother,
Mrs. Rose Williams The mother left
Kenosha county many years ago and
she has not kept in touch with the boy
for whom the state assumed the care.
So far as can be learned the present
whereabouts of the mother are I'M
known, but as she was the widow of
soldier it is thought that it will be
possible to locate her through the pen
sion records. Young Williams is now
grown to manhood.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-05-27
Grand Rapids Student browns in River

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 25.-
George Mullenbach, seventeen years
old, senior in the Grand Rapids
High school, was drowned in the riv-
er here while canoeing with a com
panion, Theodore Bradford. AT the
point where the boys were canoeing
the current Is very swift. The canoe
was capsized and the strong under
tow dragged Mullenbach down. Brad
ford swan ashore.