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The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

1t is beginning to look though disappont-
ment will be the lot OF those who have been
expecting a charge that German agents were at
the bottom Of the New York explosions. But
apparently the investigators have not yet reached
the bottom.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

Frank Hitchcock, who staged the Hughes
nomination at Chicago, has been sidctracked as
Western leader OF the Republican campaign, in
favor OF \. T. Hart. Is this an indication that
he IS desirable as stage manager than a
campaign manager?
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

The Socialist speaker who so severely crti-
cised the District soldiers evidently sees quite
difference between the uniformed men who are
patroling our Southern border and those who are
patroling our streets. He offered no criticism
whatever when policeman led the jeering SOL
diers out OF the crowd
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

As if still further to extend its iron-claw pol
icy in Ireland the British government has re-
turned Baron Wmborne as lord lieutenant
Despite the baron's ability as a polo player, the
Irish do not like him, and that, probably, is the
reason why they are getting him.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

According to recent official reports, deposits
il German savings banks are increasing mark
edly. Is war, then, promoter of national thrift
or is the Tcutonic financial expert a wonder
worker to be classed with some other famous
German institutons2
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

Senator Lodge complained recently that the
Southern States have not done their part on the
border-Boston Journal Done their part at
what; Making such unsavory mess OF mo-
bilization or damaging the national reputation
for military readiness?
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

Does the silence OF Col Roosevelt indicate
that he really is out OF politics or just suffering
from the heat?
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

Why should Mr.. Hughes keep up his vote
seeking that Of those horoscope sharps
has declared the astrological dope is in favor Of
Wilson,
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

No, the earth is not to be divided yet.-Max-
imilian Harden in the Zukunft Probably the
only man in Germany who has arrived at that
conclusion.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

Two thousand eligible young men have desert
cd the streets OF Washington for the border or
Camp Ordway but still every girl seems to have
4 sweetheart
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

There are three kinds OF egotists at large
the fellow who is always Dragging about himself,
the who is continually apologizing for him
self and those who remain neutral.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09

WEDNESDAY. AUGUST ., 1915.
A Line o Cheer Each Day O the Year
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-09
Child Burned to Death.

Boston. Aug. N-Esther Barron. Il years
old. was burned to death early today in
"a fire which spread pau!c through a four
story brick tenement. The names i'm
peTilled tho lives OF more than twenty
men, women and children living IN the
block
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Hantone Departs From Path of
Recktude and Pays for Folly
WithHis Life; 6 Companion Mourns

The wayward career Of Hantone
Williams, late of No. 400 Second.
ave-, Is at an end His life was
snuffed out In a moment beneath
the wheels OF an automobile at West
Grand-blvd. and Warren-ave.
The victim OF bad company Han.
tone had only recently started upon
his career OF misbehavior. From
the time OF his birth he was always
well-behaved dog, but OF late he
had departed from paths Of righte'
BUSINESS. due TO evil influences, and
had started upon a period OF mis-
chief and misbehavior that came to
a tragic climax when. with his Sc
ducer, Buffer Fletcher. neighbor,
he went on an auto-chasing expedi-
tion. His soul. as a result, has
passed. 10 "the great beyond" and
as he died In the midst OF his sins,
the worst In to be feared.
Tragic and sorrowful as was his
end. even more pathetic is the aft.
ermath OF his demise. Buffer Is un'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
SUES NAMESAKE
HE SAYS ELOPED
WITH HIS WIFE

The name of Coetandls was one
that appealed to Mrs. c. Crstia. for
II was not only the Christian name
of her husband, but also of the man
for whom she left her mate. ac-
cording to the latter's story.
Costandis Cristia filed SUIT for
$4,000 for alienation Of his wife's
affections, Wednesday. through his
attorney, Sol Blumrosen. Costandis
Orlin is named as the afffnity.
Married In Schugia, Austria Hun
gary, Cristia and his wife came to
the United States Ave years ago and
settled in Youngstown, o. 1t was
there that he lost her. he claims,
when she eloped. Aug. 1, 1914.
Since then most OF his time has
been spent searching for her. &C
cording TO his bill. He has Just
discovered the pair in Hamtramck.
where Orlin is employed in the Max
well Motor Co, Cristia claims.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

consolable. Mournfully he moves
about the alleys and byways OF the
neighborhood, a victim of terrible
remorse.
Meanwhile those who knew Han.
tone best. Mrs Robert T. williams,
wife OF Dr.. r. T. Williams, who with
loving care and solicitude cared for
him even after he had become a
renegade. and was with him to the
last, and Mrs. John McRobbie. wife
OF Traffic Patrolman Jack McRob.
bic. to whose backyard Hantone was
a daily visitor, are stricken with
grief.
All that was mortal OF the de-
ceased and unfortunate fox terrier
now lies in the dog cemetery out
on Gratiot-ave. Confined in a little
white casket and escorted by six
pallbearers selected from the Broth
erhood OF Bone-diggers, OF which
the deceased was member the
funeral procession moved silently,
late Tuesday afternoon. out Ora
tiot-ave. to the final resting place.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Sir Roger and Daniel
Bailey Must Stand
Trial for Treason
SHKEN MOOSE
IF CONVICTED
NObleman May Be Ac-
corded Ancient
privilege"

LONDON, May 25--Sir Roger
Easement and Daniel Bailey. his
soldier confederate. were today I'm
dicted for high treason by q grand
jury after a brief consideration of
the evidence In their preliminary
hearing.
In charging the grand jury, Lord
Chief Justice Baron Reading de
clared that high treason was 'the
gravest crime against English law"
He directed careful consideration OF
the testimony presented at the
Bow-st. police court hearing. con
Meeting the two conspirators with
the Irish rebellion. Death by hang.
ing is the penalty for treason. IL
convicted. Sir Roger. by virtue of
his nobility. will be hanged by a
silken rope.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Thomas r. Hartge and
Spouse Made We'd
lock DOubly Sure
DIVORCE DECREE
GRANTED TO WIFE
Wreathed In Smiles,
She Isn't Worrying
/ About AlimOny

Although twice we'd to Thomas r.
Hartge, TO make the knot doubiy
secure. Mary A. Hartge secured a
divorce. Wednesday afternoon. be
fore Judge Hart. When she was a
school girl in Washington. d. c.,
she became infatuated with Hartge,
and the pair were married without
the consent OF her parents. This
was in July. 1908. They were re-
married in Baltimore June 29, 1911.
Accompanied by a young man,
who sat with her father and mother
during the testimony. Mrs. Hartge
was wreathed In smiles when the
decree was signed
"Will this s. a week permanent
alimony stop II she is married
again." her lawyer asked Judge
Hart The Judge declared that IL
woult. but Mrs. Hartge smiled just
the same.
Although Mrs. Hartge il particu.
larly well favored with good looks.
one OF her husbands taunts was
that she was not as pretty as other
women both she and her father de-
elared. An assault with milk bot
tie and verbal abuse were the
grounds for the decree
A flirtatious gadabout. according
70 her husbands conception, and a
sober-minded. hard. working black.
smith. made an impossible combina.
tion. George o. Mitchell was the
husband and Bertha NJ. Mitchell the
wife. Mitchell got decree from
Judge Hart.
"She used to spend $3.50 to $3.50
a day on punch boards, hiking
around with other women" declar
cd Mitchell THAT was when we
were living In Worthwhile and I was
working as blacksmith to buy a
home. Yes. earned from $50 10
$50 q week"
did she have the reputation oil
being a fiirt?" he was asked
she did"
Mitchell was altogether too quiet
for Ter. she used 10 tell him. and
their break came when she insisted
on going to a local option meeting In
Worthwhile. which Mitchell wouldn,
attend.
Now an employc in the Fort
plant. Mitchell said that he haC
bee1 advised by the sociological de
partment to give her another tria'
and try to patch things up, but thai
she wouldn't come back.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
NEAR RIOT WHEN
mitchell READS
WORDS OF CLERGY

NEW YORK. May 25.-Mayor
Mitchell last night read into the rec.
ords OF the wire tapping investiga.
ton, the conversation between Cath.
olic clergymen overheard on the
wires which he maintains prove that
certain Of their number are in a
plot to discredit the administration.
Considerable disorder preceded the
reading, one man calling the mayor
a little shrimp" The mayor de.
clared he had no intention of dis.
crediting the Catholic church or the
Catholic clergy as a body.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
nAAYOR MICHEL

Mayor Mitchell, of New York. de-
nounced several priests OF the Cath.
Ollie church, and non-Catholic lay.
men before the Thompson legisla.
tive investigating committee the
day John a. Kingsbury, his commits
sioner OF charities, and the latter's
counsel were indicted by the grand
Jury OF Brooklyn for tapping the
telephone wires OF a priest and a
physician. The mayor said there
was conspiracy among managers
OF some charitable institutions
against his administration and the
city. William II. Hotehkiss. the
lawyer indicted. was a great friend
of Theodore Roosevelt. and chair.
man of the New York state Progress
sive committee several years ago,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
AUTO HITS man,
DRIVER HELD
Patrick Reedy. Port Huron, In
Hospital With Serious
Injuries

Struck by an automobile at Wood
ward and Michigan-aves.. at $40
o'clock Thursday morning. Patrick
Reedy, 80 years old. OF Port Huron,
was knocked to the pavement. The
Car passed over his body, the police
say, and he suffered internal in
iuries
ClareLce Gay, OF No. 164 Con
gress-st. east. the driver OF the ma
chine, was taken to the central sta
tion and iocked up in the bull pen
The police say he was under the in
huence of liquor
At the city receiving hospital II
is said that Reedy is In serious
condition and may not live.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
UNIDENTIFIED
MAN is FOUND
DEAD ON DOCK

The body OF a well-dressed. uni
Identified man was found on the
dock at the foot OF Second-ave.. late
Wednesday night Coroner Burgess
viewed the body and ordered II sent
TO the county morgue. The body
was that OF man about 45 years
old, dressed in blue suit, white
shirt and collar and black button
shoes. Letters found in the pockets
indicated that he either came TO De.
troit from Flint or Youngstown, o.
One letter was addressed to p. j.
O'Malley, OF No. $50 Michigan-ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
men in THOUSANDS FIGHT and Die !
IN UNDERGROUND CAVES WITHOUT
CHANGING SITUATION, SAYS BERLIN
DIR. ARTHUR WARREN WAITE,
THE CONFESSED POISONER, IS
CALLED MAN WITHOUT SOUL

who stood between himself and in
heritance of part of the Peck for
tune.
We have, in the year 1916, being
tried for his life in the most mod
ern city In the world. a medieval
monster. In the courtroom ! have
looked upon a youthful "Dr. Jekyp
and felt that "Mr. Hyde" was lurk-
ing beneath, ready to torture or kill
IL the mood was on him.
All through court sessions, In
looks and bearing, this man, on trial
for his life. is apparently not diner
tContinued on Page Two)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
BY IpAH MeeLoNE GIBSON

NEW YORK, May 25.-A man
without a soul.
That is my name for DR.. Arthur
Warren Waite. the young dentist on
trial here on a charge Of homicide.
the young man who has confessed
that he poisoned his father-in-law,
John Z. Peck, of Grand Rapids.
Mich. and his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Peck, a benign old man and sweet
old lady who loved him. and that
his young wife, who loved him;
would have been next-his object
being to do away with the persons
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Teacher Ends Life.

HILLSDALE. Mich, May 25.-Jes'
sic Mead. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. S. Mead. two miles north OF
Reading. while nursing her mother.
became despondent and committed
suicide Wednesday by drowning her
self in the cistern at the family resi-
dence Miss Mead was IL years OF
age and n graduate OF Reading high
school, also of Ypsilanti normal.
She taught the Willitts school for
several years near Reading.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
U. 8. Marines In Haiti.

WASHINGTON. May 25.--Rear
A1mital Caperton reported today
that three companies Of marines
with artillery had arrived from
Haiti and been landed at the Domin-
lean capital. He now has about l.
600 marines. an artillery unit and
nine warships with which to enforce
order.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Canadian Gold ReceIxed.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Another
consignment Of British gold amount
ing to $2.000,000 was received from
Canada Wednesday by J. p. Morgan
& Co. and deposited in the assay
office. This makes a total of s16,-
500, 900 received from the Dominion
In the course Of the present move.
ment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Eayors Irish Resolution.

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The SEN
ate committee on foreign relations
recommended last night favorable
report on Senator Kern's resolution
directing the secretary of state to
inquire regarding the safety OF
American citizens in Ireland in dis
tricts where martial law has been
proclaimed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Missing Fcx Girl Found.

LONDON. Ont. May 25.-Missing
since December from her home near
bennington. and believed to have
teen kidnapped and taken TO De-
troit, 16-year-old Efie Fox was found
in tlds city Wednesday by detectives.
She had been working In a biscuit
factory under the assumed name of
Helen Sydney.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vfcinityt Thursday
night and Friday unsettledt probably
showerpt moderate 20 fresh cast to
west winds.
Lover Michissnt Unsettled Thurs-
day night and Fridsyg probably
showers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
BIG STEAMER
IS T0RPED0ED
washington" Is Largest u.
Boat Victim In Several
Days

LONDON, May 25.-The British
steamer Washington, largest U-boat
victim in several days. has been tor
pedoed, according to dispatches re-
ceived here today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

The Washington displaced $3.50
tons, and was 378 feet long with a
52-foot beam. She was built in 1907
and was owned by the Radcliffe
Steamship Co., of London.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

Assistant Prosecutor DEWITT Merriam
Il laid up with n severe cold con-
tracted IN Atlantic City. He re-
turned 10 the prosecutors ofhce re-
Gently from honeymoon trip
through the east.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Your Wife Will Love You

More after treating her TO sunday
Turkey Dinner for one dollar. IL 30
10 $40 p. IN. New silver room. Hotel
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Clare Veteran Dies.

CLARE, Mich. May 25.--Edward
Mckinley. veteran OF the Civil war,
Is dead NJ the age OF S5 years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
FOOL THE FLIES

Grow harr on that bald head. Spe-
cial treatment. Hotel Griswold Bar
Der Shop.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

BERLIN. Nav 26.-The giant g.
man nut cracker In cloafng lntzDo4
verfun In the bloodfest 11Enktng u
all history. The right Jaw has -
vanced ON a front OF three mzlsD -
the last 72 hours Of the md stxun
gle northwest OF the furtreD. 14n
French have evacuated tho Gukt0
SCmtinasA ON Pa9e Twu0
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Evil SpOok to Cut Large
Figure In Defense
Plea
|3 WOMEN STRIKE
DENTIST BLOW
Their Testimony Like
ly to Send Him to
Electric Chair
BY United PRESH-

NEW YORK. May. 25.-Dr.
Arthur Waite will take the
stand In his own defense In his
trial for the staying OF his mil
iionaire father.in-law. John e.
Peck. OF Grand Rapids. Mich.
Walter r. OueII, counsel for
Waite, made this announcement
today In his opening address to
the jury.
DuelI also definitely outlined
. the defense on grounds Of In
sanity.
NEW YORK. May % The strug
gle 10 save Dr.. Arthur Warrel
Waite, confessed poisoner OF hi
iather.in law and mother-in.law, MI
tCentioued on Rage Two)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

ROME, Msy 2N-TWo -
trIan aeropsanss q q sQaadrcN
that attempted 20 rald vsNvaAV
vlcenxa and Verona NeoU6o1v
were shot down, Il was Isarvled \
today. One fsiI IN the T1oooo.
mento river and the othsr ~
the marshes near Porto ovunro.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Denies French Eve
Captured Fort
Ruins
WOUNDED LEFT
TO DIE ON FIELD
Intensity of Struggle
Permits of No Inter-
ruptiOn
BY UNITED PRESS.

PARIe, May 25.-Frsnels
troops advanced last nlOhe
along the west bank ~ tho
Meuse, just east u cuuttsrso
village In grenade fighting, the
war Office announced thls aftees
noon. The oernans, by . stro0u
attack, captured . FrsnsA
trench north oS HaudrumoMo
quarries on the east bank.
Though Violent artillssy 1pB1o
continued tArouuheut Us IN y
there were no lmport1nt vNe ~
try struggles either around roe9
Douaumont or on the peo1
Mans hill front wsst of toIo
river.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25
Hand \ nurself a Treat

Noonday lunch, b0o. Hotel Griswold.
Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-25

P,,,,,nsrtss s,r, PA sIsi, ns., ,,na-sn:, g..
The commonwealth., 1916-09-20

Buick car is second with total Of
a. while the Overland is close behind
with %.
Other makes with the number Of
cars licensed are as follows:
Hupmobile, five; Rambler, one; Cad
lilac, six; Norman, one; Metz, three;
New Era, one; Packard, two: Stude-
baker, six; Hudson, one; Dodge, sew
en-; Stearns-Knight, one; Paige, one;
Thomas, one; Saxon, one; Chevrolet.
II; Federal, one; Maxwell, ten; ChaI-
mers, four; Chandler, one; and six
commercial trucks.
Estimating the value Of these cars
at an average Of $500 each it will
make the handsome total of $ll5,O0o
invested in automobiles in LeAore
county during the first eight months
of 1916.
Together with the cars mentioned
above there are at present very close
to athousand cars in use in this
county.
The commonwealth., 1916-09-20
OVER TWO HUNDRED new CARS
LICENSED IN LEFLORE THIS YEAR
Applications for Licenses Filed Total Two Hum
dred and Thirty-One Hundred Twenty
Six Of Them in Greenwood.

Application for licenses for auto.
mobiles to the number of 23O have
been filed with the sheriff of LeAore
county since the first day of January
and up to the first day Of September.
All of these are supposed to be new
ears. In other words the records at
the Court House show that 230 new
cars have been brought into this
county in the past eight months. Of
the 23O in county 1876 were listed as
being owned in Greenwood, the other
1O4 were scattered in all sections Of
the county outside of Greenwood.
May was the high month of the
eight with tota! of so licenses is
sued. March followed with 43. Feb
ruary was the low month with the to-
tai of 13, January had 18, April 80,
June 20, July 26, and August 30.
In the number of cars upon which
licenses have been issued since the
first of January the Ford predomi-
mates with a total of 112 cars. The
The commonwealth., 1916-09-20
EXPERTS SADDRESS
DELTA FARMERS

Leland Miss, Sept. 18.-The first
days session Of the annual farmers
institute and rally at the Delta ex-
pertinent station today was featured
by addresses by the following we'll
hnowo experts; DR. C. f. Briscoe,
Starkyiile, on "Thc Part Bacteria
Plays in Fertile Sol;" DR.. +. M.
Rono% on Common Diseases of Live
Stock Prof. L, r, Lloyd, on Beef
Cattle for Profit"
In addition to the addresses deliv-
cred, there were farm demonstrations
and live stock and poultry exhibits,
besides the discussion Of various prac-
zeal questions which were asked the
experts by the farmers in the open
forum, Practically the whole of the
Delta was represented, but the rains
of yesterday essoned the attendance
OF those who were coming from a
greater distance
Mr. w S. Vardaman. corn expert,
and DR. w, I. Johnson, of Greenwood,
were present The farmers and ex-
perts visited the various plats at the
station, taking note Of the variety of
The crops and method and time of
planting and cultivating. The car of
prize cattle, consisting Of Jerseys,
Hosteins and Hcrefords, came in
from Starkville for exhibit, and was
The center Of much attraction and ad-
miration The famous mich COW,
which gives nine gallons of milk per
lay, was included in the exhibit. She
Is the property Of the A. & NJ, College.
At noon dinner was served on the
lawn Of the manager by the ladies' of
the Leland Methodist Church. The
continues throughout Friday.
The commonwealth., 1916-09-20
FITZGERALD
DEPOSITS SUM
Amount of Alleged Shortage as EX.
Sheriff of COah0ma County.

jackson, Miss, Sept. ll.-Attomyv
General Ross Collins now holds. a.
representing the State Of Mississippi
perfectly solvent and good paper
amounting TO over $4,000, which has
been paid over to him by attorneys
representing the state and W. H.
Fitzgerald, jr, to cover the alleged
shortage in accounts which have been
charged &@ainst the ex-shcriif Of Co
ahoma County The exact amount
paid in by the men representing Mr..
Fitzgerald was $l7,23l.42, which the
state claims Is due on state, county
and Iayee district accounts, and which
ne has volunteered to pay in, pending
il roaudIt Of the books, which is now
being made.
The payment was made after a
protractod conference, at which At
gorney-Gcneral Collins and ex-Cov
Brewer represented the state and
Frank and Lake Robertson and Gerald
Fitzgerald represented ex.Sherilf
Fitzgerald. As previously stated, the
1ormer sheriff Of Coahoma was absent
from the state when the suit against
his bDD3gvr7,t, ,,-,- ELL k,,L t
The commonwealth., 1916-09-20
P.S, IF YOU FORGET THE NAME
SPELL CALOMEL BACK WARD.
TO LIMIT DRUGGISTS.

Jackson, Miss Sept. 15,--0iIicers
Of the Mississippi Pharmaceutal as
sociation are going to make a special
effort to have strictly enforced the
1916 law making it a misdemeanor for
the proprietor Of 8 drug store to have
any person but a registered pharma-
clst prepare prescriptions. Officers Of
the association said today that they
had the names Of number Of drug
giats in various parts of the state who
had violated this provision Of the new
pharmaceutical statute, and would
take them to the grand juries when
next they meet.