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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
FORCED TO WED, SHE SAYS
Divorce Seeker Says Husband Wooed
Her With Revolver

PATTERSON, April 13.-Charging that
she married last July under duress Mrs.
Anna May Storch.Rivera has started suit
here for an absolute divorce from Pastor
Rivera. Porto Rico tobacco commission
merchant She alleges that Rivera. when
she refused his marriage proposal. grasped
her arm drew revolver and threatened
to kill her unless she accompanied him to
the registrars office to get marriage
license, and also to the home of the Rev
a. j. Pariin, where they We're married.
THE petitioner further depOses," says
her petition, that the marriage was
never consummated,' also charges that the
respondent did exercise and exert a hyp-
motto spell over her when in her presence
during which he could compel her to do
as he commanded"
1t is further alleged that when the
brides mother threatened to have Rivera
arrested he disappeared and has not been
seen since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13

Jose's dark eyes glistened under his
heavy Castilian lashes as he deliberately
made this reply to a question:
mo Your American girls are very
beautiful; they dress eXquisitely, but they
are not nearly as graceful as our
senoritas. They are not-what do you
call it?--Ah not so lissome as our girls. -
He uttered these words with conviction
today from the depths of a plush-covered
chair in the Bellevue-Stratford Jose
really is all of the following: Senior Jose
de Orueta Rivero. member Sociedad
Espanola de Construcciones Metalicas.
Beasain Gupu2cio), of Alarcon, Madrid.
Espagna.
Jose has no ambitions to get into Paris
class and SO far has escaped the clutches
of a Helen, but one might look far with
out finding one better qualified to pass on
feminine charms. For, he 1t known. Jose
is very young, even if he is a member OF
the Sociedad Espanoa de Construccones
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
Little Girl Burns to Death

While her mother was attending a sick
child in the first floor of their home, Anna
Statono. years old, of 1903 South 18th
street, was burned to death last night
when her dress was set on fire by matches
with which she was playing. The child s
screams brought her mother Wrapping
the little girl in a rug, Mrs. Staiono tried
to smother the flames Anna died shortly
after being admitted to Mt. Sinai Hos
pital,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
FALLS DEAD ON HIS PATIENT
Physician Stricken With Heart Dis
ease as He Bends Over Boy

NEW YORK, April 13.-Dr. c. i. stat.
ford. of Port Chester, while attending
James wilkins, a former Princeton stu
dent living at sos Westchester avenue
and afflicted with Infantile paralysis, was
attacked by heart disease. fell on the bed
and died lying on wilkins paralyzed body
early last night.
had enough control of his vocal organs to
call his mother.
Before Doctor Stafford entered the sick
room he remarked to Mrs, wilkins that
he was not feeling well. He was about
IS years old and had been practicing at
Port Chester 80 years, He leaves a widow
and two daughters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
CHILD KILLED BY AUTO
Chester Boy Struck by Truck While
Playing in Street

CHESTER. Pa, April 13.-Harry j.
Hook. .Ir., years old, was killed by
an automobile truck of the Atlantic Re-
fining Company at 10Th and Merlin
streets last night. The child eluded his
grandmother, who was caring for him
while his mother visited Philadelphia, and
ran into the street.
Robert Lister, of Brook Haven, driver
of the truck, was arrested, but later was
released under $1,000 bail by Deputy
Coroner White,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
CALLS H. X. THAW HUSBAND
AND SUES HIM FOR DIVORCE
st. Louis Woman Asks Custody of
Child-Harry's Lawyer Denies

ST. LOUIS, April 13-Chrstina Thaw,
of st. Louis yesterday filed suit for d-
vorce from Harry X, Thaw, of New York
in the Circuit Court at this place, asking
support and maintenance and the GUS
tody of a daughter, 12 years old. The
petition states that the plaintiff and
Thaw were married in Buffalo about Oc-
tober g. 1909, went to New York the fol-
lowing day, where they resided at the
Savoy Hotel and later in an apartment at
267 Houston street
1t is asserted further that the daughter
was born in this city and that Thaw has
taken her away to parts unknown.
Evelyn Nesbt, who is playing here in
vaudeville, says she never hear6 of the
woman.
PITTSBURGH, April 13.-Comment-
ing on the divorce suit filed in st. Louis
against Harry Kendall Thaw, slayer of
Stanford White, stephen Stone, asso-
cated with Ex-Governor William A.
Stone as Thaw's counsel, said:
That's a joke. During the trial of
Harry for Whites murder and in the Iiti-
cation. that followed to free him from
Matteawan every step in his life was
gone over thoroughly. All his move
ments for years back are matters of
record"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
GIRLS HELD NOT RELIGIOUS
Bryn Mawr Christian Association
Head Says Other Interests Distract

Dancing, suffrage. fashions, prepared
ness and athletics have made the Bryn
Mawr students Indifferent TO religion, ae-
cording TO Miss Agnes Pickett Smith, re-
firing president of the College Christian
Association. So disinterested have the
students become, she said. that several
Important changes viii have to be made
in the association. A new constitution will
be drafted.
1T is not that the girls are not as good
as they used to be" said Miss Margery
Seattergood a vice president They are
merely not as religious. | suppose they
think that attendance at one meeting a
week. the Sunday night meeting, Is
enough. The other meetings are poorly
attended.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13

The Interest in
This One Week
of
Intensified
Values
in
$25, $22.50 and $40
grades of
Spring Suits
at SIS
h a S electrified our
Salesforce ven at
Perry's! M e n have
come in here each day
by the hundreds and
added t n cir enthu-
siasm a n d astonish-
ment at the beauty of
the fabrics in these
In t ensi fl e d Value
Suits at SIS!
q But we knew where
of we spoke when we
said that all these
Suits needed was to be
seen. We knew that
any man with two
eyes in his head would
appreciate the SIS,
$3.50 and $40 quality
of them, and welcome
the chance to pocket a
five-to-ten-dollar saw
ing in this day of the
shrinking dollar!
q That was the spirit
in which iUe-rounded
up thousands ofyards
of $25, $22Sp, and $40
woolens; that was the
spirit in Mhichwe cut
them up into. thou-7
sands of Suits; and
that is why they are
here today in every
model known to good
taste, touched with
the very latest notes
of Spring!
Only until
Saturday at Six!
PERRY&CO..
an. B. T."
10Th & Chestnut Sts.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
MUSIC
Ten Types of Women Shown In
Nine. Yvette Guilbert's Dis
tinctive Song Recital.

1t has been said that the great dra-
matte artist, Nine. EVette Guilbcrt.
symholiZes France OF all ages. 1t Is
a remarkable statement to make, Dut
Nine. Guilbert gave further proof or
its verify at her second recital OF THIS
week at the BelasCo Thcatcr yesterday
afternoon. This great f'renchwoman
is called "diseuse." That word now
stands for unique art of France IN
which she is supremc-the dramatic
prcsentmcnt of songs which she herself
describes. in her inImita ole spoken IN
PRODUCTION of each song. as being the
product OF the popular poets OF the
peasants who, in a few words, In
single coupiet, tell their story.
Ten Types of Women in Ten Songs
Nine. Gullbert impersonated. one saw
in her face alone score of women.
Her eloquent hands and expressive BODY
alone conveyed her meaning. Her voic"
lends itself to any role. And then TO
further enrich her art. she quite takes
you INTO her confidence with a nalvete
one cannot describe. Through the cen
turtles came tripping these women. ali
marvelousiy att.red; with the "grande
dame" of the thirteenth century VINO
danced and coquetted in regal fashion.
with the "h!'pocrite' who tiaGrantiy
rejoces over the death of her husband.
TsdCIl pOl u at, tdtI ibuOu, W dS as
terplece.
To feel the charm OF Nine GUilberi
is genuine experience. To know her
"Lisctte.' the old gentIewonan OF sew
enty, who remembered what prettT
manners she had when she was n maid
was a privilege. While for the modsrm
women she chose two dramatic por-
traits OF the vampire type. In la
Femme" the flower Of the cabaret "du
soir," with its waltz, Nine. Guilbert
most marVelously portrayed tho an
thithesis of the portrait she gave rs
convincingiv in the story of Tho Bi:th
of Christ" the mystery play. that Ie
added to types Of the Middle AC>s. s;ne
also repeated from her first program
tho charming = etit bois d amour ana
"Le len Serre" One ls much richer
for having felt the charm and the AIT
of Yvette Guilbert.
Miss Emily Tresser, who is quite a
young vioinist, played most musicany.
giving with much charm the BaCn
"Arioso." the Mozart 'Pantomime,"
"Rigandon" of Monsigny. and the Sar-
asate "Romanza Andaluza" which de-
manded an encore. Ward Stepher< at
the piano, played most sympathetfcauv
the charming music of Nine. Guilbert's
program. ]. Mach.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
GIRLS REHEARSE FOR
MINSTREL SHOW
Young Women's Hebrew Asso-
citation Gives Out List Of
Participants.

Members Of the younc Women's He
brew Association arc r''hearsing for the
minstrel show next Tuesday y. "a
Hurdle has bccn In charge " the re-
heersals. and the dancing to follow the
show will be under the direction OF Miss
Pearl Sasrtz. Miss Selma Steiner is
to be intcrlocutnr and Miss Rose Peake
viii be at the .ian".
Others participating in the show IN
clu6e the M,sses Icnn'a Wa"er. Esther
Solomon. Theresa Sperling, Bessie
Kotz. Rosa Krucort. Sadc Herman,
Pose Brotsky. Eclln Tarches. Lead
Goldsmith Celia Sheiferman. There esa
Sheffermar. ard Ecssir tjinsburC
From the Junior AuXilinrv the follow
ing have volunteered their services:
The Misses I.cunorn Clayman. Molly
Alley, Eosc rahatsnick. Ada WeGer.
Fanny Edlowitz. Ray BECKER Lillian
Friedman. G"ldie Livingston. Yetta
Cursman. FUnnin THischoif, Emily
zach, and Rcsc Rulin.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
GIRL SCOUTS HONOR
HENRY LANSBURGH
Present Him With Badge in
Recognition Of Signal Assist
ance to Order.

In recognition OF the assistance he
has given the Girl Scouts organiza-
ton. Henry Lansburgh. was presented
last night with the only thank
badge" ever awarded by the associa-
tion in this country The prcsenta-
tion was made by Mrs. Juliette Cor
don Low, of Savannah. national presi-
dent of the organization. at a supper
dance given at Rauscher's.
Upon seeing the thank badge,
every Girl Scout is required to salute
the wearer and inquire If she can be
Of any service.
After the presentation by Mrs. Low.
Mr. Lansburgh made a brief address
and gave each OF the Girl Scouts
present a silk American flag. Mr..
Lansburgh said he first became inter
ested in the Girl Scouts when one of
them came into his establis shment
soliciting subscriptions.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Good Pay Is Best Aid
To Health, Says Gorgas

Poverty Is one OF the greatest factors
sanitarians are called upon to meet in
fighting disease. Gen. w. c. Gorgas told
the members OF the Mems Social Club
OF Epiphany Church last night. One
of the best aids to good health in a
community. he said. Is a comparatively
high averag 20 salary or wage list.
The relftion of wages to disease is
rather intimate. he 6eClar red. and re-
viewed tho work of thctarmv Hrd pub
lie health authorities on the Panama
tapnl ICNc HS evidence of what ho
meant Good sanitation L. not possible
evCop' wherc one !s able to make the
people understand the necessity of right
living and good pay II the best encour-
egcment to right living, the general
stated.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05

Philadelphia, Pa, February 3, 1916.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Manicurist Injured in
Accident Asks $4,000

Alleging that she is losing her in
cone rs n man'"uris.. Floiso y. Saun-
ders has brought suit in the District
Supreme Court TO recover $1,000 dam
agos from tho Washington Ratlway and
Electric Company. In tho pct,tion. filed
bv Attorney Lewis II. David. the rlnin-
tiff informs the court that on April 70
last. while n passenger on n New York
avenue car. she attemptcd to aiiGht at
Massachusetts avenue and Fifth street.
and the car prematurelN started. She
AYERS sh" was permanently injured in
the left arm and side.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05

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The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Surprise Party Given
Principal Patterson

W +. s;tersor. supervising prin-
cipal OF the Fourth division. publis
schools, was given = surprise party
and housewnrming a. 422 Randolph
street. Petworth Last evening hn
old ivory electric lamp. and an ad-
Unstable electric lamp were present cd
to Mr.. Patterson. The presentation
speech was made by Charles FinCkeI.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Senate Votes 100000
For Flood Sufferers

Fer rnlief ~ HC0h sufferers in the
Mississippi valley. the S"natr. at the
instance Of Senator ROhinson Of Ar
kansas. appropriated the sun of 500. .rN
The bill has gone to the House. The
Red Cross has wired fund of g. OO0
for the relief Of hood sufferers and has
Gent two OF its AGENTS to the scene.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Inmate of U. S. Hospital
For the Insane a Suicide

John J. Kelly. twcntv-rour years old.
an inmate OF the Government Hospital
for the Insane, committed suicide yes
terday afternoon by hanging himself in
a room In the relief building OF the in
stitution. lie was dead when found by
attendants. Coroner hewitt was in
formed and gave "A certificate OF suicide.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Express Earnings Grow.

Net revenues OF large express COM
panieS for October. 1915. were sl.3O0. .75S.
according to the Interstate Commerce
Commission TODAY. In October. 1914, the
revenues were 1851 .0S7.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Golden Wedding.

The golden wedding anniversary Of
Major and Mrs. J. Thomas Turner will
he celebrated at their residence on Capt.
tol IIill this evening.
The Washington times., 1916-02-05

workers upon just and pernapent made which,
with minor notifications and considerable additional concessions to
the wage workers subsequent conferences still in force The
last agreement signed May 20, 1912, expires on March 3d.
The miners are demanding substantial concessions
ing such additional burdens the operation of mines that we
em s9 which, a D % ano uobem & e will Ultimately affect
every coal demand for 2o% in
MILLION NIL Do8Rs ~
The operation of the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania repre-
entS investment of upwards of S275OOOOOO plant and
equipment addition to the value the coal lands leased by the
operators
yields an Exceedingly small return upon the actual capital invested
and while to be freely admitted that certain mines worked
equally that many anthracite Mines the product of which
f 5 BY s p are tt @ either Gps13s e Of no G c
to the whether not they continue to be operated
The average returns entirely too small to meet the in
creased cost of additional compensation to miners substantial
in the price of coal to the
We believe coal vitality interested
in the eadjusen April the relations between the
ope[ao @ and nd the NE Mne5 We % ito Gq @ i ~ M coal m
a and working conditions of the army of 10000 employees,
gagged in the operation of the mines.
Because of the extraordinary industrial conditions by
the European which have degree benefited the
hace ndustry-the price of labor has rapidly advanced deter
aed d effort effort will vii be MADE BY the the miners to secure Wage ages
demands granted would place heavy and burden
of anthracite coal.
conceived it to duty inform the users an
thacie affairs in an enlightened
public sentiment may operate fairly adjust the conditions which
will and which must be discussed and determined within the
few weeks.
IT, after such presentation, the of anthracite coal
advance the of the
others employed the the
and the that basis, but the anthracite coal
public opposed such concessions its voice should be plainly
heard.
The coal operators desire deal Justly with employees
granting fair but they deem their duty
tect the coaconumng public and its interest," they
purpose protect they able their interests.
We believe that employees entitled receive
able to living conditions comparable with paid
in other similar lines of industry where equal chances for steady
employment offered provided employees willing
operate with their and thrift securing reasonable eff
cheney; and that the entitled reasonable
their investment because this only the
capital be secured to develop the mines for the increasing
be able buy his coal possible price
dtions r met
this spirit that the operators approach this vital
problem and they ask fair by
M of such facts will be presented to he the belief that this
intelligent consideration will equitable
approaching negotiations.
rn.sTos Al co. BY n'e*sos "Dn's H a aa COMPANY
G. msnxsa e MAhE.n Es,s COMPANY 10
sSFs " ,sss, %~:T"
r DEL ,w ARE uDso> cour,,,n
nsrs spa ea.1 cnr.S% BY THE 9F aa> SHsP'sc S' % nc
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COMPANY Ds
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The Washington times., 1916-02-05
Today's Program

9 a. m.-Doors open.
10 to l2-Entries received in
baking contest.
IL to 2 p. m.-Judging Ct cakes
and bread.
2. to 2:30 p. m.-Awarding Of
household appliances.
I p. m.-Exposition closes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-25

Funeral for William \. Rodgers aged
-. lifelong resident Of Bethany, was
held In the old Christian church Of that
town Friday afternoon. The services
were conducted by Prof. Taylor OF
bethany college.
Mr. Rodgers died last Wednesday
evening after brief illness He was
one Of the most highly respected resi-
dents 90 Bethany and Tor the past sew
eral years had been the sexton of the
church IN which hls funeral was hello.
lie leaves his wife and the follow uE
children who were at his bedside when
he end came; King David Rodgers. AZ
homo. Archie carl Rodgers. Bethany
Mrs. Mary Ella Williams. Steubcnvillc.
Ohio. Albert RODGERS. WellShurE. Law
renee Rodgers. a. home. Ira Errctt Rod
gers. Morgan town. Robert Emmett.
kpdEerE. Mcllsburg Mrs. Ada D,Ora
Collie. WellEburE.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-25
NANSLAUGHTER
| TRIAL IS ON
slENcoE MAN FACES JURY FOR
KILLING FOREIGNER IN
FEBRUARY.
eath Caused by Excessive Use Of
Alcohol is the Contention Of
the Defense.

The manslaughter case OF the state
lgainst Shannon Scott, OF Glencoe.
vas started in 81. Clairsyille before
Judge Lynch this morning. The trial
xras not started until about ten
o'clock owing to the failure OF some
bf the witnesses TO appear until that
line. and little progress was made
IN the case up to noon. Little diff
eulty was experienced In getting
Jury and the following are the men
Who are hearing the case:
Joseph L. Wilcox. Flushing: Ed
yard Jenewine. Beallsville. Edward
Williamson. st. Clairsville; John n.
Nilsson. Barnesville: Thomas Walker,
Hiorristown: T r. Boyd. Maynard;
DANES Price. Unionlown: p. J. Kre-
honia: Elmer Ramsey. Powha,an
Point: Delmore Thomas. Beallsville;
w. u. Stout. Alledonia.
Scott is charged with killing n for
eigner. Tony Brancewski. at Glencoe
pm the evening of Wednesday. febru-
hry IS. The state alleses that on the
blight mentioned. Tony accompanied
by George BernOsky. alighted from the
Evening train at Glencoe. having been
% Bellaire TO a funeral. and they start
ed TO walk back down the track 10
their home. shortly after they left
the station they were met by Shannon
Scott. his brother. Cecil Scott. ana
XClarence Little. and Shannon Scott
demanded liquor from the foreigners.
Upon being refused he started TO beat
TONY and finally got him down and
kicked him over high bank when
Bernosky got to where Tony lay he
found him dead. DIR. Roberts who
performed the autopsy stated that he
found death was caused by the par
alyzing Of the nerves OF the heart,
which might have been caused by a
blow over the heart. or by the exces
aax =, r,V
is the one which l.. T.. Emerson. at
Xtorney for the defendant. is advancing
There Were several eyewitnesses "a
the affair and all tell practically the
same story. Cecil Scott and Clarence
Little were also indicted for man
slaughter. but they will be tried later
Both of these young men appeared as
witnesses for the state today. Prose
cutor Thornburg is representing the
state in the case
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-25
ATTEMPTS To BOARD
MOVING STREET CAR
and IS BADLY HURT
ALBERT oBERlE IN HOSPITAL
SUFFERING FROM coNcUS-
CUSTOM OF BRAIN.
Missed Beilaire- Shadyside Car in Al.
tempt to Catch u by Running
Slips, Falling to Pavement.

When he attempted TO board a rap
idly moving Wheeling Traction car az
the corner of Market and Eleventh
streets last night at O'Clock. Albert
Oberle, aged %. of Riveryiew. slipped
and fell. striking his head upon the
street car rails. rendering him I'M
conscious. He was taken 10 the Ohio
Valley General hospital in the city am
bulance. and, according to announce
ment issued from that institution. is
suffering from conclusion of the brain.
Oberle had been in this city visiting
TO his home, ran TO catch a Bellaire-
Shadyside car. The streets, owing to
the slight rainfall last evening. were
in slippery condition and Just as
he went to board the car. he slipped
and fell
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-25
Mrs. J. Z. Hobbs.

Mrs. Ada \. tHubachcrb Hobbs. aged
-. wife Of J. l.. Hobbs one Of the most
highly esteemed and Christian wome n
OF this community. died early yesterday
morning at IN" family home. No. $40
south York street. Island. of maternal
Illness.
Mrs. Hobbs was born and reared in
'iarington. q. where her parents. Mr..
ana MRS. charles Hubachcr. reside. She
was "A consistent member Of Thomson
VI. p. church. and since living in this
city had always taken q most prominent
part In church work
Heside~ her parents and husband she
Is survived by her infant daughter.
h'lcn virginia; one sister. Mrs Amelia
Ault. Of Eellaire. .. one brother. Elmer
Hubacher. 81 WoodSdale
FUNERAL services viii b. conducted
This evening at o'clock at tho family
home by IA" Rev. W. g HartinVer. OF
Thomson church. The BODY Will b. ia
Ken TO Darlington. Wednesday morning.
and additional services viii be- held ~
the home OF her parents that afternoon
ton cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-25

Funeral of walter II. Chapman.

large concoursc OF relatives, friends
and trsternal brothers attended the flu
neral Tor Walter N. Chapman. we'll
known Wheeling business man. yeSter-
day morning. Following brief services
AZ the family home in Edgwood at 80
o'clock. requiem high mass was cele-
hratcd in ST. MichaeIs church OF that
place. The Rev. Father II. r.. Nader Of
hciated as cslehrant while the funeral
address was delivered by the Rev. Faith
er Edward Galway. of 81. Joscph's ca
thedral \ beautiful soprano solo, en-
Titled Face to Face" was sung by
Miss Efnmcrt. Burial was in Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
\ number Of the members Of Wheel
ing Lodge No. -. n \. -. Elks. con-
Quoted ritualistic services at the grave.
IN" Elks' quartet. composed OF Judge
Man II. Robinson. Ia, "a Crawford.
william Leach and John O'Connor. sang
several selections. The pallbcarerS
were Michael Cullinan. \ J. Mayer.
William GundlIng. DR.. J. J. O'Kane.
Henry Miller. W. J. Greer. John Cor
/ Coran and Thomas Gadner