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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-28
BITS OF NEWS

A. J. EarIin, pres. St. Paul road, left
for Washington to attend rail heads
conferences.
Armed man stuck up agent of the
Thorndale av. 81" station. p, Got
$3.50.
Jos. Burnstein, father of Edw.
Morrison's wards, Margaret and
Alice Burnstein, said today he didn't
believe wife's dying statement that
Morrison Was real father Of the girla
.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-28

ity associations against TIE town go.
ing to the dog"
Sassiety also read of it. But they
didn't roar. Here was the promise of
a new thrill The tango had lost ats
speed. Nothing Intoxicating about it
any more for the wise Lady of Fash
ion. So they began quietly sneaking
out to South State street to look the
new dance over. They tried it and
discovered the kick" of cham
payne cocktail in it.
Then the Stratford hotel and other
loop dance parlors hired colored
gents to- teach the dainty North
Shore ladies the queer muscle move
ments of the new dance. The ladies
begun hopping like frogs. The new
dance was made. Meanwhile South
State street cabarets were losing
their license because of the new
dance.
Nose Christensen, chairman Of the
publicity committee Of the dancing
masters, in speaking of the invitation
to the sassiety folks, said:
I'VE certainly do not intend to try
to tell the ladies and gentlemen who
attend these meetings what they
must and must not do, no indeed.
eve will simply let them know
that this organization was formed
primarily for the purpose Of better
ing humanity as much as possible,
through clean dancing and a proper
education in dancing. That every
member of this organization, which
is SO years old, is required, upon ini-
tiation, to take solemn pledge to
teach only worthy dances - dances
free from all Objectionable features"
BITS OF NEWS
A. J. EarIin, pres. ST. Paul road, left
e. CHI, orRoT, fn a. voGT
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-28

CONVENTION anu lGcLIu 10 QduC6 prop
erly. Dancing without moving the
feet is not proper dancing" say the
dancing masters. North Shore tango
hounds have not been interviewed on
whether or not they will accept the
invitation.
In the announcement of the invita-
ton sent to the smart set from the
Blackstone hotel, where the dance
masters have been meeting, they
say: Recognized social leaders will
be told just how they are directly re-
sponsible for the federation of many
of the improper dances which have
been more or less in vogue lately. 1t
will be pointed out to them that no
dance, good, bad or Indifferent, is
considered the proper thing to do,
even in the lowest cabaret dance
halls, until society talks have pubic
" accepted it by allowing it to have
a place on their dance program"
All of which is nice way of let
ting the ladies of the North Shore
know that when they squat like a
lIOS dL IuC CdS4uO CluD Tic July
O'Gradys of the Murphy Good Time
club, who get their dancing where
25 cents and not social standing is
the admission fee, will likewise
squat like frog"
And when the ladies of fashion
kick their legs around during the ac-
robatics of the "chemise dance" the
department store girls at the Satur-
day night dance will also kick their |
legs around and prove that they're |
silk all the way up"
'Walkin' the dog" is one of the |
dances particularly hit by the dane
ing masters. 1.-THE dog" was the in
vention of the colored smart set that |
cares not who watches them taking
their exercise in the district along
South State street bounded by Both |
and 35th streets.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
SISTER READY TO Send
BROTHER TO HIS Death
Will Testify for State in Teiper MUIR
der Trial.
(By the International News Service

(By the International News Seryice.)
Buffalo. n. Y. Nov. 22.-The trial Of
John Edward Teiper. accused Of muir
dering his mother and brother on lonely
Orchard road last January, was resumed
here today before a courtroom crowded
with Buffalo society. On the side of the
defense sat Charles H. Teiper. another
brother, full OF soIicitous care for the
accused man. On the side OF the prose-
cutlon sat Grace Teiper, a sister, ready
to take the stand and testify for the
State. Grace Teiper was so badly in
jured in the mysterious tragedy which
took the life of her mother that for
months she lindered between life and
death.
The Teiper murders were the most Pc
culiar in crime-filled New York annals.
Mrs. Teiper, with Frederick. John and
Grace, was returning to Buffalo in a
motor car about midnight. Her body
and those of Frederick and Grace were
found beaten and shot the next morning
John had disappeared. and when found
said highwaymen had attacked the party.
The sister. her skull fractured, finally
recovered and gave information which,
it is understood, led to her brothers in
dictment. Mrs. Teiper left an estate Of
$4,000.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
ANOTHER HOUSE ROBBED
in NORTHEAST SECTION
Jewelry Valued at $400 Stolen from
Home of James ]. Cranston.

A second robbery in the northeast sec
ton of the city in as many days was
committed yesterday afternoon when the
home Of James J. Cranston, 6l5 X street
northeast, was broken into and jewelry
valued at more than $500 taken. The
home of Mrs. Julia Buckingham, 1913 F
street northeast, was robbed Tuesday
afternoon OF more than $500 worth Of
JewelrY. I
The robbery at the cranston home yes
terday included the larceny of several
valuable diamond rings, one Of them said
to be worth $500. Two gold watches, sew
eral bracelets. and watch chains were
also taken. The list of jewelry taken had
not been completed last night.
Mrs. Cranston was out visiting at the
time the robbery occurred. The thief
made his entrance by breaking q panel
in the cellar door. just as was done in
the Buckingham case. He then made
his way to the third floor, where he ran
sacked chiffonieres and bureaus. empty
ing them of every valuable article he
found that could be carried away.
Detectives Kelly and Baur, of Central
Office. were assigned 10 both cases, but
last night no trace Of the perpetrator Of
either robbery had been located.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
TWO MEN AND WOMAN
HELD FOR AUTO THEFT

Charged with the larceny of an Over
land automobile in which they were driv-
ing, two young men and a. woman COM
panion were arrested by Central Office
Detective Baur and Kelly as they came
into town yesterday. The trio gave
Rochester, N. Y, as their home address,
and said they were Charles Martin, 49,:
James Burns, "a, and Dorothy Mallory,
q, of that city. They refused to give
their street addresses, and last night
were being held for Chief of Police John
NJ. Quigley, Of Rochester.
Detectives Baur and Kelly were in the
vicinity of Sixth street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue northwest yesterday afternoon
when they saw the new Overland car,
bearing a New York license number,
stop for gasoline. There was something
in the way the car was handled that
made the headquarters men suspicious,
and they approached the party.
When separated and questioned the
members of the party, it iss sssid, con-
fessed to stealing the car in Rochester
last Saturday. They said they were
driving it to Virginia. There was little
money found on the trio at the time of
their arrest:
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
THE MAIN ROAD"

In The Main Road" Mrs. Maude
Warren strikes at the keynote of the
feminist movement. and II is not to be
doubted that her aim is accurate. The
story is essentially modern in its pre-
sentation of woman's problems and
achievements and of the nne spirit of
restlessness which pervades the femi-
nine mind in this era of woman's
progress. Janet, the chrysallis, is
the authors mirror to reflect the in
congruous struggle between a heart
which is as old as Eve and a mind
essentially modern in its cropping
analysis. There is much talk OF sex
antagonism. sex loyalty, suffrage and
exalted social service. all. refectors
of the trend of modern thought.
Mrs. warren's characters are all low
able. They are finely drawn and rep
resent real flesh and blood. The story
is entertainingly told. and. despite the
temptation. the author never grows
pedantic.
This popular novel. identical in
every way Except for the cover.
which is of heavy plate paper instead
of cloth). with the regular s1.S5 edi-
ton, is given free to Herald classified
advertisers. as explained on page IL.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
WILSON CONDOLES
Sends Message to New En-
peror of Adstria-Hupgary.

Upon being officially informed by
Baron Zwiedinek. Austrian charge
d'atfaires. of the death of Emperor
Francis Joseph, President Wilson yes
terday sent a message of coincidence
on behalf of himself. Mrs. Wilson and
the American people to the new Aus
trian Emperor.
His message was as follows:
His majesty. Karl Franz Josef
Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia
and Apostolic King OF Hungary. VII
emma:
Il beg of your majesty and the i'm
perisl and royal family to accept the
sincerest sympathy of Mrs. Wilson
and myself in the great loss which
you have sustained in the death of
your illustrious uncle. for whom / en-
tertained sentiments of high esteem
and regard. ! also extend to your
majesty the condolences of the gov
ernment and the people of the United
States. and convey to you my best
wishes TO your personal well being
and prosperity.
CsigneO WOODROW WILSON"
Amsterdam. Nov. 22.-what will be
the effect of Emperor Francis Josephs
death upon the war?
The press and public of all Europe,
including the central empires. resign
ing quickly to the long-expected de-
mise of the aged Hapsburg monarch,
which came to pass Iasr night. occu-
pied its4f chiefly with this question
today. In Austria Hungary and Ger
many the leading newspapers hast
ened to affirm that the loss of the
venerable ruler whose powerful per-
sonality has been the main factor In
holding together the various and
manifold elements of the dual mon
archy's melting pot" will not alter
the Teuton will to win" Many col
umns of eulogy for his successor.
Archduke Karl Franz Josef. were
printed.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
JACK LONDON DIES
Novelist Victim of Uremiic Poi
soning at Ranch Home.
CBy the international New. Service, 4,

(By the International News Service. \
Santa Rosa, Cal, Nov, 22-Jack Lon
don, famous writer of adventure stories,
died tonight at his ranch home, ''Glen
Ellen near here, victim of uremic
poisoning.
London was found unconscious In his
room this morning by a japanese serv-
ant. who went to call him to breakfast.
He had been in the best of health when
he retired.
Physicians, hastily called to the ranch,
at once pronouncing his condition seri-
Gus, announced that they expected his
recovery.
Apparently his illness was due to some
thing he had eaten
In the afternoon London suffered a
relapse.
The end came at 7:45 D. m., after the
physicians had issued a bulletin saying
the novelist's condition was very seri-
GUS"
Jack London was born in San Fran
cisco in 1876. He left college to 60 to the
klondike, and never completed his
course
He went to sea in 1892, and in 1898 he
left on a trip to Japan and the Behring
Sea. During 1894 he tramped through the
United States and Canada, studying
~~~-~~oS
correspondent du.ing the Russo-Japan-
ese war. In politics he was a Socialist.
Among his best works are Son of the
Wolf $500, God of His Fathers" Q90l),
"A Daughter of the Shows Q9O2), THE
Children of the Frost 1902, THE
Cruise of the Dazzler'' Qso2), The People
of the Abyss" Q90S), "Kempton-Wace
Letters G9O0, Call of the Wild Qeo0,
THE Faith OF Men" $500. THE Sea
Wolf'' $500, The Game" QeO5), The
War OF the Glasses" Q9o5). Tales Of the
Fish Patrol 09O0, "Moon-Face" QeO6),
White Fang" $500. Before Adam
09O0. Love OF Life" $500, The Iron
Heel $500. The Road QsO7). Martin
Eden 09O9>. Lost Face" Q9os), "Reyo-
luton" $500. Burning Daylight Qg0),
Theft" 19lo. When Gods Laugh
$50. Adventure" 091D, 1.-The Cruise of
the Shark" 091D, and many contribu-
tions to magazines notably John Bar
leycorn."
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
CALIFORNIA ELECTORS
MAY Be THROWN OUT
Secretary of State Makes Threat Be-
cause of Missing Returns.

(By the international News Servtce.D
Sacramento. Cal. Nov. S2-Secretary OF
State Jordan announced today that the
official returns Of the Presidential cleo
ton from two counties. Orange and Uba
were incomplete. and that unless the Re-
publican and Democratic State commit
tees see to II that the mistakes are cor
rected, he "may deem II his duty TO with
hold certificates OF election to the Presi-
Dental electors from California in order
that an evil precedent may not be estsb-
lished."
Jordan said that he had set forth the
situation as he saw II 10 Gavin McNab.
OF San Francisco. one OF the California
members Of the Democratic National
Committee. and TO Raymond Benjamin.
also of San Francisco. chairman OF the
Republican state Central Committee.
Jordan added that "It is up TO the State
committees to get busy and complete the
returns"
Orange County's delinquency. according
to Jordan. lies in the fact that the re-
turns from one precinct. that Of OranGe-
thorpe, are entirely missing This is due
to the fact that the election clerks en-
closed the sheet containing the names OF
the candidates End the votes In the en-
velope containing the ballots. This en-
velope cannot be opened except upon
order Of a court
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
CREEPS OUT WINDOW;
BABY FALLS TO DEATH

Creeping out OF a third floor window
1S-month-old John S. Mccarthy yester-
day afternoon fell forty feet to his death
on a cement landing below.
The child was the son of Eugene Nc
Carthy. an employe at the steel plant
and Mrs. Katherine Mccarthy. Of 30 y
street southeast. The boy died twenty
minutes after its fall from a fractured
skull, neck and spine. Coroner hewitt
last night gave a certificate of death by
accident.
Mrs. Mccarthy was engaged in work
on the third floor OF her home and her
ably boy was asleep in his crib in the
back room. The child is believed to have
awakened and climbed to the window sill
where it lost its balance and fell to the
cement landing Of the basement below.
The mother. hearing the chiId's
screams, rushed into the back room
where the open window at once caught
her eye.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
Hughes Congratulates
Wilson on Election
(By international New. service,

(By International News serviee)
Lakewood. N. J.. Nov. H.
Charles Evans Hughes. who i.
here on a vacation. tonight at
$50 o'clock telesraphed his con-
sratulations to President Wilson
on his reelection. His message
read:
The President. the White House,
Washington. D. c.
Because of the closeness of
the vote. | have awaited the off,
cial count in California. and,
now that it has been virtually
completed. permit me to extend
to you my congratulations upon
your reelection. | desire also to
express my best wishes for a most
successful administration.
(Sisned)
CHARLES E. HUGHES"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
URGE MORE PAY
FOR D. C. CLERKS
Federal Employees Frame Bill
to Aid District Workers.

All employees Of the District will get
a graded increase in salary ranging from
10 to Is per cent by the terms of a bill
prepared by the legislative committee OF
the District branch of the Federal En-
ployes' Union and read to the members
last night.
The meeting in Chamber Of Commerce
Hall was featured by an address from
District Commissioner Louis BrownIow,
who made 1t plain that the executives
at the District Building are not opposed
to the men organizing.
Commissioner Brownlow declared he
was In favor of a re-classihcation of
District employees and the putting of
them in the classified Civil Service.
"A much more effective working force
would result, and 1 deem it altogether
desirable" he said.
President Hurley thanked The Wash
lngton Herald for its campaign in be-
half of increased compensation for gov
ernment employees and The Washington
Herald's representative was invited to
address the meeting and outline plans
for the work to be done in Congress at
the coming session.
The union unanimously passed the fol-
lowing resolution commencing the move
ment for better conditions:
Whereas the press of the city has
taken the initiative In bringing the in
terests of the employees of the District
Of Columbia before the public and
Whereas the purpose of this move
ment is to better the existing conditions
Resolved, that we, the officers ana
members of the District branch of the
Federal Employees Union, extend to the
papers aiding this movement our sincere
thanks"
1t was voted to invite Representative
Johnson, of Kentucky. chairman Of the
District Committee of the House to ads
dress the union.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
URGES USE OF BOYCOTT
To fight HIGH PRICES
Mrs. Julian Heath Would Have All
Women Join in Move.
CBy the international News Service

CBy the international News Service. }
New York, Nov. "a strict boycott
on ''thieving merchants" who boost the
price of foodstuffs was urged today by
Mrs. Julian Heath. president of the Ma
tional Housewives League as the most
effective weapon of the American woman
in fighting the soaring cost of living.
IF every housewife in this country"
she said. would stop using outrageously
high foods-such as eggs-for just two
weeks, the price would drop Just as fast
as 1t rose
Responsibility for the increased cost of
eating was equally divided by Mrs. Heath
between the producers and the house
wives.
The ignorance of the average Ameri-
can women on foodstuffs Is colossal" she
continued. Unless they soon learn to
feed their families intelligently the
American home is going bankrupt along
with the small stores that already have
given up the fight
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
A.F. L.HAYS BAKER
FOR HIS "MILITARISM"
Convention Votes Disapprovsi of Army
Training in Schools.
CBy the International News Service

(By the International News Service }
Baltimore. Nd, Nov. 22.-Breaking away
from control of its generally recognized
set Of leaders, the convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor became
an indignation meeting on the subject OF
military training in the public schools
Secretary OF War Baker. who recently
issued a circular to public school authori-
ties. setting forth that military tnstruc-
tors, rifles, and ammunition for school
boys were to be had for the asking, was
the particular object OF the delegates
wrath.
Not only was the position taken by
President Gompers in the last convention
reversed. but two attempts by his COM
mittee to extricate themselves from an
unpopular stand on the issue were voted
Gown and the President OF the United
States was called upon to see that the
Secretary of War takes no further steps
in the matter.
Following upon the settlement Of this
test of strength, the convention adopted
unanimously a proposal that a special
committee be named to report on all
other phases of the preparedness" and
military" situation. William Green. of
the United Mine Workers, was named as
chairman Of the committee
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
POPE TO BEND EFFORTS
TOWARD GAINING PEACE
ALLEGATION at Secret Consislory to Sur
pass All Former Pleas.
By the International New. Service.

(By the International News Seryice.)
Rome. Nov. 22.-The ALLEGATION, which
Pope Benedict will deliver at the secret
ConsiStory on December 4, will be the
most fervent appeal for peace from the
Vatican since the war began. 1t was
learned in Vatican circles today that the
Pore and Cardinal Gasparri, the papal
secretary of state, are working daily
upon the address.
There was a disposition to touch upon
the removal of Belgian and French work
men by the Germans and also upon the
grant of autonomy to Poland. but II is
understood that it later was decided to
sidestep these subjects so that the whole
appeal would be for peace.
Roman Catholic prelates throughout
the world are to be asked to pray contin-
ually for peace.
The papal address will trace the efforts
of the Vatican to secure peace and to
alleviate suffering caused by the war.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
WILSON LIKELY.
To URGE PEACE
Discusses Plans with Diplomat
for Ending War.

The report that this government soon
will take some step formally to urge
peace IN Europe was emphasized yester-
day by a long conference at the White
House between President Wilson and DR..
Paul Ritter. Minister from Switzerland.
The diplomat is understood to have as
sured the Chief Executive the Swiss gov
in an effort to end the war. 1t is known
DR.. Ritter Is anxious to have the peace
delegates meet in Switzerland and he is
believed to have extended the invitation
yesterday.
1t was admitted, for the first time. that
President Wilson has his agent in the
field and will launch a plan as soon as
there Is the slightest assurance that 1t
can be made effective. No details of the
conference with DR.. Ritter were made
public.
Publicity at this time would be most
harmful" said a member of the White
House family. MOT q day passed that
the President does not have the matter
under consideration. but It is too soon
to talk"
President as having made this state
ment:
II have my ear to the ground and will
take advantage of the first opportunity
to accomplish results in the way Of
peace. 1t is the biggest problem before
the civilized world"
The President completed his message
late yesterday afternoon and sent II to
the executive offices to be forwarded to
the public printer 1t contained no sug-
gestion that Congress should place an
embargo on food exports. The President
had in mind, 1t is said. when he con-
sidered this vital subject that the bel
ligerents might construe It as an act
of selfishness that would eliminate from
his peace suggestions the tone of genuine
sincerity which prompts him in the mat
ter.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
Telegraph Tips

Amsterdam, Nov. 2.-Dr. Gottlieb Won
Jagow. who resigned as foreign minister
Of Germany because of Ill health. has
received a letter from the Kaiser thank
ing him for his skiIlful handling of
diplomatic matters arising from the war.
according to a telegram from Berlin to-
day.
Albany, n. Y, Nov. 22.-The Appellate
Court handed down a decision TODAY that
the State comptroller need not audit the
expense account of Gov. Whitman and
party to the Panama Exposition. The
expense account was an issue in the re-
cent State election.
Paris. Nov. 22.-In order to conserve the
food supply the cabinet today ordered
two meatless days a week throughout
France.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
TIRED Of Being own
STEP.FATHER, He SUES
New Jersey Man and Father Both Wed
Same Woman.
UBy the International New. servIce.)

(By the International News Servlce.) }
Haledon, N. j., Nov. 22.-The courts of
New Jersey today began to unravel a
ludicrous state of domestic ENHANCEMENT
which has made Robert Conklin his own
stepfather.
In 1905, Conklin, sr.. married his house
keeper. Mrs. Capitola Tisk, a comely
French woman, with two children of
her own. They kept the marriage secret.
A year later, Conklin, jr.. also fell in
love with the pretty housekeeper, pro-
posed and was accepted. They were mar
ried. A few days ago Conklin, jr, and
his wife had a tiff and the story came
out.
Now he has sued for annulment of the
marriage, and his wife, who also is his
stepmother, has made no contest