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The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
"WHITE MASK"
GIVES THRILL
Who Is She? And Echo An
swers Who? But 'Phillie
Is Interested.
TELLS OF ROMANCE WITH
STRONG TINGE OF TRAGEDY
Widow Wears Mask to Prevent Her
Recognition by Friends Here,
She Declares.
Special TO Tbs washtnstoo Herald.

Special 10 Tbs Washington Herald.
Philadelphia. Feb. 1s-"The woman OF
the white mask" who Is sher
She has been in three different hotels
In the last twenty-tour hours and today,
when she ventured out on Chestnut street,
business paused and traffic stood still
But the story behind the mask has been
brought to light. 1t begins in the battle
field OF Ypres, crosses the Atlantic, ex-
tends to the big cities, here-and the end
is yet to coma
Robert Louis Stevenson or Honore
Balzac could not in their widest flights
OF fancy pen a more picturesque romance
than that which has been lived by Dor
othy Renslngton," she of the white mask
The name. she admits, is assumed.
1t is very possible from the contour Of
her face and the luxuriance of her golden
hair that the mask conceals blue or violet
eyes Her figure is what the novelists
call "svelte'' and her well modulated voice
helps to bear out the story that she be-
longs to exclusive social circles.
Accompanied by Brother.
Accompanied by her brother. 'Torees
Kensington." she came here yesterday.
She said her chief object was to remain
in seclusion. But unfortunately they 80
selected a section Of the city iIl-suited for
such a purpose.
When the masked visitor sought ad-
FTafffanrA fn DaII
and the Hotel Majestic, the white
mask made the clerk pause awkwardly
at each place. They then discovered
that there was not the slightest pos
sibility that a single room would be
vacant for some time There was a
quick consultation and finally brother
and sister were whisked of to the
Adelphia Hotel.
In somewhat distressed tones she
explained that she wore the mask to
avoid sOaial aunoyancsA,-
Il belong TO an American family Of
high social standing in this country"
she said. "A few years ago when
we were in London 1 met a young
manly. and although my father, who
is we'll established in business in this
country, objected. I married him.
we were happy until the great war
started. He went to the front with
his regiment. Several months ago I
received word that he had fallen while
fighting bravely at Ypres. was heart
broken, yet I feared to let my parents
here know OF the trouble.
II cabled my brother and he Joined
me in London. He has acted as my
protector ever since because he is of
the same Independent spirit as l. We
will not ask help of my people.
You wonder why I wear the mast?
Well, I cannot bear the sneers Of
those who knew me when I was bet
ter situated"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
KAISER PLANS
TO SIT TIGHT
German General Staff Plans
Defensive War Now,
Is Report.
NEW PEACE TERMS NAMED IN
SEMI-OFFICIAL DISPATCH
Autonomy of Poland and Division of
Serbia Between Austria and
Bulgaria Demanded.

Content with what she has already ac-
complished, Germany will attempt no
more drives on any of her fronts. In
formation to this effect reached Wash
ington yesterday through semi-official
channels direct from the headquarters
of the German general staff
From now on 1t is stated Germany
will confine her land operations to a
maintenance of the line she now holds,
and seek to hold her position until such
time as the allies are ready to talk
peace.
Her only offensive operations of any
kind. 1t is stated, will be largely limited
to submarine activities against British
commerce. The semi-official report says
the offensive operations on the west front
last week were merely to strengthen the
German lines.
When the real peace talk is likely to
start is matter Of Indifference to the
German strategists. All talk of separate
peace negotiations on the part of in
dividual powers is discounted In Berlin
Peace, says the semi-official dispatch
from Berlin, can come at any time that
Great Britain is willing to say the word
Regarding the terms of such peace. Ger
many would be willing to have the
boundaries between herself and France
and Belgium remain what they were be-
fore the war. She would insist. however,
on recognition by all the powers Of
the autonomy OF Poland, and would ex-
pect for her allies, Austria and Bulgaria.
a division of the Serbian kingdom.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
MUNITIONS SHIPS BURN
WITH S5,0O0,OO LOSS
Two British Steamers and Dock Go
Up in Flames at New
York.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
New York, Feb, =s11nn6 British
steamships, the Bolton Castle and Pa
cifc. owned by the Castle line, partly
laden with munitions and other war sup
plies for the allies, forty lighters and
their cargoes OF oil, cotton and shells,
and pier No. IS on the South Brooklyn
water front. were destroyed early today
by fire which is believed to have result
ed from a bomb plot
A third British munitions ship, the
Bellagio, was badly damaged, but the
fire on the freighter was extineuished by
the fremen.
/, The total loss will be about $500, 600
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
When President Was
His Own Baggageman
Special 10 Tbs Washington Herald.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 10
How Woodrow Wilson made
his exit from this city about
seventeen years ago standing
in the rear of a wagon hanging
onto his trunk to keep it from
falling off, is recalled by his
host on that occasion.
Samuel S. Thrope tells the
story to illustrate the democ-
racy of the President. He was
at that time a professor at
Princeton.
Train time was near, and Ii
- was decided to take the trunk
on the family wagon. Down the
main street went Prof. Wilson,
hanging onto the seat with one
hand. clinging to the trunk with
the other, and enjoying the fun
like a schoolboy.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
NINE PERISH
IN BIG BLAZE
Children Burned to Death in
Fire in Mexia, Tex,
Opera House.
WERE ATTENDING SCHOOL
ART EXHIBITION THERE
Fifteen Seriously Injured IN Panic.
Several Stores and Residences
Also Prey to Flames.

SPECIAL TO Tue wsshinstoo Herld
Mexia, Tex, Feb. B.-Nine persons
were burned to death and fifteen were
injured when a fire here tonight de-
stroyed the Opera House, where the public
schools were holding an art exhibition
Several stores and residences were de-
stroycd by the flames which originated
in a grocery store, recently closed.
The dead:
Ray Cox
Oscar Johansen.
Claude Johansen-
Paul YeldeH.
Ray Hit
Prof c. Burton,
A B. weisner superintendent Of
schools
One negro, name unknown.
Little son OF Prof. Burton.
Most Of the burned TO death were chill
dren caught in the panic
Prof. Burton and Superintendent
weisner died while trying to save the
children.
Among the injured were Mrs. John
Davis, Mrs. Ray Bass, and Mrs. Lille.
These were all seriously injured. More
than twenty persons were badly burned.
The Farris State Bank Building, Cox
and Forests drug store. Edyle clothier
and the city grocery were destroyed.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
GERMAN LINES
ARE BATTERED
British Hurl Themselves on
Trenches Southeast of
Ypres Three Times.
HEAVY LOSSES REPORTED
. SUFFERED BY BOTH SIDES
Vigorous Artillery Duel Rages for Two
Days with Germans Smelling
Ruined City.
Special Cable to Tbs Washington Herald.

Special Cable to Tbs Washington Herald.
London, Feb. 16.-In a desperate deter
mination to win back the trenches cap
tured on Monday by the Germans south
east Of Ypres, in Belgium, the British to-
day made three attacks.
All resulted in heavy losses on both
sides and in failure to the British, ac-
cording to the Berlin official report
The German war Office asserts that the
efforts Of the French to regain ground
lost northwest Of Tshure, in the Cham
payne. were equally unsuccessful The
French afternoon communIque asserts,
however. that certain trench sections
we're, recovered in the Tahure section.
but the midnight report is silent as to
any further gain.
vigorous artillery duel has been in
progress for two days over the greater
part OF the Ypres, with the German guns
steadily shelling the ruined city.
New British troops. who have Just
completed their training in France. are
being used against the seasoned Ger
man veterans on the Flanders front.
Official Report.
The headquarters report reads: "Ar-
tillery bombardments on both sides and
heavy fighting with hand grenades have
occurred in the last twenty-four hours
between the Ypres-Comines Canal and
the Ypres-Comines Railway. The fight
ing continues.
The capture OF 500 yards Of our line
trench, reported yesterday, was preceded
by heavy bombardment and the explo-
sion Of five mines, which rendered our
front trenches untensble. The attacks
extended over 1000 yards of the front
and were repulsed everywhere else with
considerable loss to the enemy
The trench captured by the enemy
has frequently changed hands during the
last year. and for this reason is called
the International TRENCH"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
100000 Bulgars
Lost, Is Report
Army So Badly Decimated 1t
Cannot Aid Attack on
Saloniki.
special Gable to The Washington Herald.

London, Feb. 16-The Daily News ha s
received the following dispatch from R.
Mackenzie, Its correspondent at Rome:
"A neutral diplomatist recently return
ed from Bulgaria says that the Bulgarian
losses amount to 10000 men. The army
is now reduced to about 10000 and is in
sufficient to aid the Germans In an
attack on Saloniki.
THE Bulgarians are on short rations,
as the Germans have requisitioned all
supplies of wheat.
They are disheartened and tired Of the
war and the fear OF Russian reprisaIs
in the near future"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Barn and Cars Burned.

Waynesboro. Pa. Feb. 1s.-The car
barn OF the Chambersburg. Greencastle
and Waynesboro street Railway Com
pany. together with fifteen of the cars
were burned early this morning in
spectacular blaze. The loss is placed
at 10000.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Thirteen Aeroplsnes in Raid.

Sslonikt Feb. IA squadron OF thir-
teen French seroplsnes bonlbsrded the
Bulgaria city Of Strunitza on Tuesday
causing numerous fires. It wa. officially
announced today. One hundred and
nfty-eight bombs were dropped upon tn.
city and the Bulgarian csntonments.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
TORONTO CLUB BURNED.
Explosion Starts Blaze that Claims
One Life.

Toronto. Ont, Feb. 14.-Starting
with an explosion on the top floor of
the building, fire completely destroyed
the premises at II and 1s West We'll
lington street, occupied by the Ameri-
can Club, early today. and resulted in
the death Of one man. an American,
and the injury of two others.
In one of the rooms downstairs
there were two shells found, but
whether they were loaded or not is
unknown.
The dead man was P. l. Hurston, of
Dallas, Tex He was surocated
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Fire Near Poison Evidence

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE suspicion
spread by the discovery In Chicago of
an anarchist plot for wholesale murder
and destruction was strengthened today
when a supposed incendiary fire was dis
covered In the laboratory of the city
health department. The blaze was within
few feet of the closet containing
samples of the poisoned soup that was
served at the Archbishop Mundelein
hanouak
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
One Hurt in Wreck.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1G.-one man was
hurt. thirteen loaded box cars were
smashed and traffic was tied up on the
New York division Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad when an eastbouid freight train,
this morning. crashed into a string of
freight cars. above the station of Corn
wells
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
England Commanders Grain.

London, Feb. ls.-The Central New.
Agency announced today that the British
government was Communicating all
grain and that the distilIeries in Great
Britain and ireland would be nationally
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
English Food Prices Soar.

London, Feb. ls-since the war began
the price of food in the United Kingdom
has increased per cent In price, ac-
cordLns to statistics issued by the Board
Of Trade today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Marburg Reaches London.

London, Feb. le-Theodore Msrburs.
OF Baltimore. former United States Min
ister 10 Belgium, arrived here today 70
look after his son, Lieut. Theodore Mar
burg, jr.. OF the royal flying corps, who
was wounded last December.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Two Killed in Fire.

Midland. Mich. Feb. 1.-TWO persons
were killed today when fire destroyed the
pest ONCE and four business houses, IN.
Guiding the Pythian Temple. The dead
are Miss Dell Taylor and an unknown
man. The loes was $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17

Whether Germany is 70 secept rhfs new
dictum is a matter OF extreme doubt. In
any event the prediction was made last
night in German Embassy quarter, that
prolonged corpespon6ence between tn.
two governments is bound 70 ensue.
May Delay Warfare.
In the meantime, however. there Ia a
possibility that Germany may pos ne
the operation Of her new submarine er--
fare. This the Ambassador himself tus-
gested IN his conference with Seer tary
Lansing yesterday afternoon.
But for this new development. Il vns
stated both al the department ant ~
the embassy. yesterdays communicl In
from Germany on the Dusitania dispats
would probably have brought sbou- -
immediate settlement
Count Won Bernstorn called at ~
State Department at noon yester ~.
He had with him a memorandum f-ar,
Berlin containing new draft OF y.
proposed Lusitanis agreement. -ts
draft, Il Is suthor1tstively stated, en-
bodied all the changes in phraseol 80
which Mr.. Lansing had asked for
Instead OF assuming liability
repsrstion in the case OF the Americans
who were killed, Germany, in this new
memorandum, expressed willingness 20
''re"oEnize" such liability with the er-
ception OF one change which Germany
herself suggested. Il Is declared that tn.
new draft was practically identicz with
what Mr.. Lansing a week aFo wanted
written And this change, II 10 stated,
Mr.. Lansing does not regard as OF ma
terial Importance.
After reading the draft IN the pre.-
ence OF the Ambassador, however, tn.
Secretary is said 20 have declared that
he and the President desired 20 consider
It in the light OF Germsny's declaration
concerning her coming submarine c.u.
paign against armed enemy liners
Might NuIIIfy p1eSre.
Although not discussing the matter in
detail with the Ambassador, the secr.-
tary is said to have indicated a fear
that the new German submsrin an
paign, II carried on in accordanc. with
the circular decree from Berlin. misht
nullify Germany's ASSURANCES given at
the time the Arabic was sunk that liner,
which did not resist or seek to escape
would not be attacked without warning
and without measures being taken for
the safety OF the non-combstants on
board.
The Ambassador is said to have .Y-
pressed his personal opinion that Ger
many, despite the circular warning, hs,
no intentss Of attacking passenger ships,
and will cenfine her operations TO enemy
freighters and trawlers. This, II is stated.
appeared not TO satisfy the SECRETARY,
who is said TO desire written state
ment from Germany to that effect
State Department orncials yesterday
afternoon explained that in its bearing
on settlement Of the Lusitanis con
troversy the new German decree 1, Of
utmost Importance
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Figure in Ross Case Married.

New York. Feb. l6.-Albert Van
Brunt. who in 1874 killed two men be-
lieved to have been the kidnappers Of
Charley Ross, was secretly married in
October. 1915. to Mrs. Henrietta Scat
term. OF Brooklyn. The marriage did
not become known until today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
SENTIMENT FOR ROOT
Attempt to Launch National
Boom for Governor Check
ed by Stimson.
GIVEN CRUMBS OF COMFORT
A, Sort Of "P. S." c. D. P. Men Go
on Record as Indorsing His
Administration.
srri,1 to rbs w,shinEton Her,la.

spcrisl to The Washington Herald.
New York, Feb. '6.-The action Of the
Republican State convention. which ended
its session in Carnegie Hall today, IS
claimed by the followers OF William
Barnes. jr. as victory for Mr.. Barnes
over Gov. Whitman. The governor, they
say. had to be satisfied with few small
crumbs that fell from the political table.
In support of this statement these facts
are cited.
Whitman was denied endorsement for
the Presidency or Vice Presidency; he
was not named chairman Of the big
four" delegation to the national conven-
tion in Chicago: his administration re-
ccived only mild eIeventh-hour com
mendation." This was not made a part
OF the platform but was tackled on as
a sort Of "P. s.
Three Arc Barnes Men.
With the exception of the governor
himself. all the members Of the Dig
four arc known as Barnes men or anti
Whitman men. Whitman himself was
named as governor of the State
This is the delegation: James W. Wads-
worth. jr.. Gov. Charles Whitman, Fred
crick Tanner, and Elon r. Brown.
The delegation goes to the convention
unpIedged and uninstructed. Wadsworth,
Tanner and Brown are for anyone ex-
CePt Whitman for President At heart
they are believed to be for Root
The deadlock in the fight for delegates
was not broken until o'clock this aft
ernoon. Then Barnes emerged as vic
tOriy-s5 in the matter Of alternates as in
the matter Of delegates and at the same
ratiO-three to one.
The AIternate-.
The aIternates selected arc. Edward
II. Butler. Erie; Cornelius y. Bliss, New
York; Charles W. Anderson CcoIoredD,
New York. and Jesse Phillips. Steuben.
Phillips is the Whitman man. He is
the governors superintendent Of insur-
ance.
County Chairman Samuel S Koenig
made desperate effort to save Whitman
suit Of the first ballot had been an
nounced, Koenig rushed over to Joseph
Levinson, who had voted for wadsworth
and Tanner and against David Jayne
Hill.
Change your vote. Joe" he demand
cd. You've beaten Whitman"
Glad Of IT," answered the leader Of
the fourth district. I'm for Jimmy
waLsworth. and don't care who knows
it." Despite all pleadings he. remained
obdurate and the Whitman forces were
finally compelled to admit defeat
Want EIihu Root"
TIE same lively scenes were being en-.
acted by the committee on resolutions,
in the effort to jam through the indorse-
ment OF Whitman's administration.
Speaker Sweet fought in vain to have the
resolution included in the platform
During the interchange OF repartee on
the Endorsement OF Whitman, former
Secretary OF War Henry l. stimson
shouted:
II We are going to express our choice
for President we might just as we'll an
nOuEce that the Republicans OF this State
want Elihu Root. I don't know who
wants Whitman anyhow"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Air Defenses Transferred.

London, Feb. 16.-Announcement was
made in Parliament today that the air
defences of England have been trans
ferred to the control Of the war office
Hitherto they have been under the juris-
dicuon Of the admiralty.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Seven Parishes Flooded.

New Orleans, La, Feb. 16.-Lsrge parts
of seven parishes Of Louisiana we're
flooded today as result of the two
breaks in the Mississippi levees. one at
Neweuton and the other at Melyilla
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Desperadoes Attack "Cop :"

Providence, r. IL, Feb. 1s.-Attacked
by three Italian desperadoes early to-
day. Patrolman Thomas Farrell shot and
fatally wounded one of his assaiiants
and then arrested his two companions.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Three U-Boats Reported Sunk

Paris, Feb. 1s.-Three Teutonic SUBJ
marines have been sunk in the Adriatic
Sea by French cruisers, according to
the Echo de Paris
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Says English Want Action,

London, February fs.-"Deeds, not
words, are what we want now" declared
Sir F. ID. Banbury, Unionist member
of commons, in an address In the lower
house of Parliament today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
One Dead in Hotel Fire

Montreal, Quebec, Feb. ia man be-
lieved to be William Cooper was killed
and another was seriously burned in a
fire in the Prince Hotel today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
WOULD INTERN ALL GERMANS.
League in London Seeks to Crush
Every Teutonfc Influence,

Every Teutonfc influence,
London, Feb. 16.-Destruction of every
German influence in Great Britain, in
ternment of all alien enemies and cap
ture of all German trade secrets are
aimed at by the Anti-German League.
This organization is increasing in
strength daily.
According to information which reached
The Herald correspondent today, the
league has the backing of influential
business concerns in England. 1t is at
tempting to gain a million members and
its aims are set forth In a manifesto
which 1t has issued.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Neutrality Proves Costly.

Copenha gen. Feb. I6.-The Swedish gov
ernment has decided TO ask psrlim ent for
s., s,2Jo.c0 to defray the cost Of maints in
Ing neutrality defenses. says . dispatch
from stockholA
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Tergestea Survivors Landed.

London. Feb. iS.-Reports of the sink
ing of the steamer Tcrsestea we're con-
firmed today when twenty-five members
Of tbs vessel's~ crew were landed.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Court Rules Against Women

Springfield. Ill., Feb. ls.-The Suprem.
Court today decided that women hsv.
no right 10 vote for national delegates or
committeeman Of political parties.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
italian Artillery Active.

Rome. Feb. ls-Itslisn artillery h
csnnonsdins the Austro- Hungarian pos
uont all along ths Isonzo front
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17

A first announced January |, 1916, The Herald
- guarantees full moneys worth to the purchasers
of articles advertised IN the display columns of this
paper by any Washington merchant.
(CSeuay Furnished Upon ReqRstt).
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-01
STANDARDIZATION
upon MUNICIPAL
B0NDSPBOBABLE
Circulation Of 38 Petitions BY
Harry Ml1ray Meeting
Large Response
MOST OF SUPERVISORS
TAKE NEUTRAL STAND
Mayor Viii Issue Proclamation
if taxpayers Clearly
Request Action

with So peti;iens out asking for a
special election for water and sewer
bend issue and the voters rapidly sign.
ing them. the chance for the election
looks brighter today. according to Su.
perintendent Of Water Harry Murray.
This morning over 1900 names had
been affixed to the petitions and ii
is expected that when they are called
in Monday more than majority OF
voters win. have signed,
1t is planned to present the peti,
tions to the board OF supervisors at its
next meeting Tuesday evening. Most
OF the supervisors are standing neu'
tral on the subject. Logan Is the only
member who Is strongly opposed 10
the issue and says that he win make q
motion to have the petition tabled
The rest, however, seem willing to
leave ii to the people to decide wheth.
er they want a special election. Mayor
Lane said today. that he would gladly
sign q proclamation calling for the
election it the petitions show that
a majority Of tie people want it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-01
'MAkURA FRACAS. MAKES
TROUBLE FOR MUIRHEAL

Because. OF the fracas at Pier
Thursday, when number of intoxi-
Gated coal passers of the Canadians
Australasian liner Makura fought a
squad of police who put them forcibly
ABOARD the steamer. Mr. and Mrs.
John 5. MuiThead came near having
to go 10 Sydney on the boat as inyoi-
untary passengers.
While the fight was in progress the
Muirneads, who had gone aboard the
aiakura TO see some friends away,
were unable to leave the steamer. as
the only gaifgway exit was the one on
which the battle was raging.
The Aakura backed away into the
stream VITA the Muirheads on board.
Mr.. Muirhead. who is superintendent
engineer Of the Inter-Islafd Steam
Navigation Company. at cnce notified
Captain Phillips Of the plight of him
self and wife. The pilots launch was
hastily called By signal from the
liners whistle. and the Muirheads
were taken to the landing in 1t while
the liner was iIi the eiianneh at the
foot Of Pier &.