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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25

work. and upon II the needle traces
an exact diagram OF the heart nc.
tlon
THAT tho instrument so fatally
reveals every untruth told By the
patient and discloses his passions.
fears and desires with unfailing ex.
plicitness IL due 20 the fact the
heart In made to flutter by every
variation OF one's emotions, and II
Ia physically impossible for the will
TO prevent this flut,ering.
"A clever actor can by his viii
control his facial expression-can
tell lie with straight face, as
we say-but he is absolutely unable
10 control the involuntary move
ments OF the heart"
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between TWO
FIRES, GERMAN
LOSS IS GREAT

ROTTERDAM. Nov 25.-Caught
between an artillery fire from Brit.
lah batteries on shore and heavy
bombardment from British warships
Off the Belgian coast. the Germans
In the vicinity Of Newport suffered
appalling losses today.
A field wireless station on shore
first gave the range To the nayni
gunners Their shells speedily be
gan 20 drop upon the German ranks
with telling effect. Al this point
the land forces opened a cross-fire.
Tho havoc wrought was terrible.
The fleet continued it's lombard.
ment as far as WeEtende. where two
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
BRITISH
WARSHIP
DAMAGED

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 25,--
During tho fighting between
tho British war fleet off the
Belgian coast and the German
shore artillery at Westende, a
British destroyer suffered se-
we're damage, according TO a
message from Sluls today.
Tho Same message said Zee
bruaue was partly destroyed by
tho British fleets bombsrdment
OF tho coast, the Inhabitants
fleeing Into the interior.
Tho Germans themselves
who were In possession OF the
town. were said 10 have set one
quarter Of II on fire because the
buildings obstrueted their view
OF the warships and handl.
capped their artlilery's aim at
them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25

The aphygmograph Ia simply a
delicate instrument for recording
every variation OF the pulse.
beat" explained DIR. Louisa
Burns. former professor In tho Pa.
clfic College Of osteopathy. whose
experiments with this and similar
instruments At the Sun Research
institute. in Chicago. are now at
tracing the attention OF many
scientists.
III Ia adjusted over the wrist"
aho continued. so that a mechan.
ieal finger. pressing upon the puIhe.
causes a delicate needle TO move
10 uniformity with the pulse.bcat
"A "trip OF smoked paper is
drawn under the needle by clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
ALMOST LOSE
THEIR TURKEY

A whole lot OF Thanksgiving tur.
keys came pretty nearly not bbeing
bought by city employees Tuesday,
when It became known the money
for the $685.. 500 bridge bonds. pur.
chased several days ago from the
city. had not yet arrived. and that
pay day, Wednesday. might have
to be postponed until after Thanks
giving.
The city hall was in an uproad
And then the city wiseacres de-
cided to take a chance. even though
pay day bites into the $1,000
treasury reserve.
50 they'll eat turkey. after all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
MODS AT
LARGE IN
CAPITAL

VERA CRUZ. Nov. rs
mobs In Mexico City last night
looted stores. pswnshops and
other place., approprlatlna
arms and ammunition, accord
Ing 20 advices received today.
Latest reports from the cap
Ital said civilians mustered out
OF service a. federal soldiers,
went 60 police headquarters
and asked 90 be sworn In -
special police.
This was done.
Tho mob ruled the city for
hours, tho reports declared. u
gathered In front OF the palace
and booted and Ieered. Many
shots were fired.
II was not known early to-
day whether there were any
fatalities.
All street car service was
Abandoned
The city was practically clear
today OF carranxlsta troops.
and II was feared Zapatlstas
would enter the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
AGENCIES WILL
FIGHT new Law

Thirteen employment agents have
Joined In q suit to test ths consti.
nationality OF the anti-empioyment
agency law. which IL to 20 into ef.
feet In this state on December 8.
The complaint was filed Tues
day In the federal court. and Judge
Neter-r has ordered a hearing for
80. when II will be de
termined whether a temporary in.
junction should Issue TO prevent the
enforcement of tho law.
The coml lint By the employment
agencies 10 directed against Atsor.
ney General Tanner and Prosecutor
Murphy. The claim Is made that
tho law takes away property with
out due process OF law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
zAPATA'S ARMY IS
Near MEXICO CITY

WASHINGTON. Nov. ?5.--united
States Consular Agent John II. SIM.
man was urgently requested today
by the state department To report
Immediately on conditions In Mexico
City.
Unofficial reports here say that
Gen. Zapata. presumably acting on
orders from Gen. villa. was on the
outskirts Of the capital with his
troops
Zapata Is said to be In complete
sympathy with tho actions of the
Aguascalientes peace convention,
and Il was not believed he would
permit his troops In engage In loot.
ing II they enter the city.
Washington officials think Zapata
was ordered TO the capital because
villa doubts Bianco's loyalty to Gen.
Gutierrez. the provisional president
named by the Aguascalientes con.
ventiou.
Blanco Ia the military command.
ant OF the capital.
RUSH REiNFoRcEMENTs
Ell PASo. Nov. 25.--Conflicting
reports regarding the battle now in
progress at Guadaiajara between
villistas and Carransistas were re
ported here today.
II was announced at Carranxa
headquarters today that thousands
of Gen. ohregon's troops we're rush.
Ing TO the relief OF the city. Car.
ranxlstas feel that the fall OF Quad.
aiajara would spell disaster to their
cause.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
JOBLESS
ADVISED
TO BOOST

Advice to quit InsUrgIna and
TO get In and help the cause
was given Tuesday afternoon
TO tho unemployed Of the city
by Or. ]. e. criehton, chair.
man Of the relief committee,
and Or. William X. meklbben,
secretary. In reply TO eritl-
elsrs printed In The Star
Tuesday from part Of the IN
employed lodged at the unem-
ployed Dormltory.
The eomplsinants asked the
city TO change ita policy Of
feeding. or they would take
charge personally.
DIR. McKibben declared the city
has nothing 10 do with the feed
Ing; that the city IN merely payinl
such expenses as rent, light, tele
phone. etc. aud the unemployed
are supposed 10 provide the fooC
The committee on unempioy
ment." said DR. Crichton. has nc
other purpose than 10 provide worl
OF some kind. means Of llyeli
hood for those who need IL and are
willing 10 help themselves In THU
way"
The county commissioners Tues
day voted TO appropriate $1,000 &c
the committee, and a second $1,000
should the first not suffice.
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OBSERVE RED TAPE

LONDON. Nov. 2b.--Gen. Gal.
lieni recently received letter from
a member Of parliament who is
private suggesting certain changes
In routine. Tho parliament member
got eight days Imprisonment for
not addressing Gallieni through his
own superior officer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
GETTING CARELESS

LONDON, Nov. 25.--A story is
told OF a Belgian sergeant who
while on duty in the trenches, re.
ceived bullet in his left eye. Rails.
Ing himself, he said 10 his officer:
"Commandant I'm off. I've had
enough OF this game. Those Ger.
mans don't care where they are
firing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
SAVE ON FUNERALS

PARIS, Nov. 25.--Many faml.
lies In France are economlzlna
by using wagons instead OF
hearses for funerals. A French
officer buried with full military
honors was carried to the GENE.
terry In grocery cart, the sides
OF which were covered with
large yellow advertisements.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
GIVES WOMAN A SHIP

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-When the
steamship kablnea was cap
tured In the Bay Of Bengal by
the Emden, Capt. Won Muller
learned that the skipper's wife
and children were aboard, and
presented the ship 10 the lady,
saying TO the skipper: "You
can inform your owners that, az
far as they are concerned, the
kablngs has been seized and
sunk"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25

LONDON. Nov. 25.-Fatai street
accidents in London have increased
at least 20 per cent since the
lights were ordered out ut night 20
proven, possible ralding by zeppe.
Inns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
TO END
LIFE; ARRESTED

Walter Tyler, ~, who, after
sending his daughter from the room.
shot himself before his wife in their
home. 1912 f. 10th st.. Nov. 16. was
arrested Tuesday, charged with at
tempted suicide, at the request OF
Mrs. Tyler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS
A SHIPLOAD OF WOUNDED

LONDON. Nov. 25e--The Ad.
n,iral oranteaume. tho French
steamship sunk near cherbouro
October 20. while crossing the
Channel with wounded soldiers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
TO GIVE ENEMY NEWS

PARIS. Nov 25.--To give the
people OF Germany the real facts"
Paris Is preparing to turn loose sey.
eral hundred thousand toy balloons
bearing statements about the war
and let the wind land them over on
German soil.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25

from the aliies' line In northern
France. bound for the IsIe OF
Wight. wss sent 10 the bottom
by . German submarine. the sd.
nnlrsisy here announced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-German mines
distributed I'm the North Sea are
said TO have an attachment re-
sembling submarine periscope TO
lure allied ships into ramming them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-25
BUY TODAY

We start to drill Two
Wells in the vicinity of
the famous Crescent
we'll in the Tenino Little
Rock District in a very
short time. Buy while
the price is low. 1t will
be advanced rapidly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08

who were in need OF friends. The
average minister does much toward
the relief OF his neighbors, but has
difficulty in proving 1t.
81 have followed the drama for
years, and have noted with much in
terest how It strong and dramatic sit
uation in play stirred the audience.
Every one in the audience seemed to
appreciate the strong situations and
am sure profited by them.
"If the stage with all It's glazing
defects can be of such service to
the people that they are elevated and
inspired to do more noble deeds, then
why should the church refuse to in
corporate the drama in it's many ac-
tivities? | decided to take the step.
Il impersonato all the characters,
and have but few stage properties.
In fact, ! have followed along the line
OF many noted play producers and
make everything in the drama ser
mon as simple as possible l have
met with success, and intend TO con-
tinue with the work. Hundreds OF
men have come to me and expressed
willingness to help me and have
assured me that they would aid me
in every effort that 1 make toward
helping mankind.
Zone Of my best and strongest
drama sermons portrays conditions
in the so-called cheap tenement dis
trict, where hunger and want wreck
so many lives. at the Top OF the
Tenement is the title have given it..
I impersonate four characters-Dan
Howard, who has been driven to des-
peration because he cannot get food
for his family; his wife, Annie. who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
Good Practice.

There he stood: in the thickest or
battle. where bullets hailed and
swords and bnyonets clashed. he
calmly held his own Mt tho head OF
his small band
Again and again the enemy charged
ferceiy. but ne met them firmly. dodg-
ing their bullets with agile ease and
wardinG off their sword and bayonet
thrusts with skill that spoke OF
great experience In close conflict.
At last the enemy fed. dismayed
The fight was won and tho bridge
saved.
Then tho soldiers whispered among
themselves, wondering who their new
leader was. Such GOODNESS, skill and
daring they had never before wit.
messed.
"Whcnco came this modern Hora-
tius?" asked they.
Then one, more bold than the rest,
"Sir, We marvel Mt your reckless
disregard for life and limb. your
coolness and bravery. Tell us what
n6Sle inspiration or memory OF heroio
anea nerved you in the fierce combat
oToInst such fearful odds"
"Sir.." he replied. simply. as proud
smile lit up his countenance and he
drew his form up imperiously. ~
once rode bicycle down Broadway"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
He Never Erred Again.

Now. look for tho Colonel. because
he's coming to inspect tho post" said
the sergeant. as he marched OFF. leav-
ing OBrlen doing his nrst outpost
duty.
Very full OF his own Importance
and responsibility. OBrien took hin
stand.
After an hour tho sergeant re-
turned.
Colonel been YETI" he asked
Receiving an answer In tho nega-
tive, the sergeant went away and
returned an hour later with tho
Same inquiry.
At last the Colonel did appear; aud
oBrien. In his relief mt seeing some
one after his long vigil, forgot all
about his instructions.
do you know who I amT' sternly
asked the superior officer. noticing
that the private had omitted to
salute.
"shure. an I don't OF ailr' an
ewered the grlnning recruit.
"I am tho COLONEL"
"Begorrn. youll catch It. thenl' re-
marked Erln's son. The serSeants
been askin' twice for We already!"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
His Last Good Deed.

Just one week had elapsed sinoe
Tom had landed in America. Return
ing to his rooms rather late one night.
he came upon a man sitting on a door
step evidently joyfully oblivlous to
the cares OF this world.
Been dinins2" asked Tom
Yes"
"D'you live here7 Want to go In.
eide?"
"Yea"
Seeing no wife or light about. Tom
helped the fellow upstairs. and pushed
him into the first doorway that he
camo to.
AS ne CROPPED his way out OF the
house. he came upon another hgure.
evidently In limper state than the
one he had just helped.
"You been dining. tooT' he queried.
ayes" came the feeble reply.
The good natured fellow thought no
could not do more than assist this
,,,oa- begone traveller upstairs also. AS
- reached tho street for the second
,,,,e he saw man evidently in a
t,,ors. state than either OF the former
"omnIe he had met. AS he approached.
souaver the man fled TO q passing
policeman. .r
,,tAction from this man. He's carried
mo upstairs twice and thrown me
sown the elevator shaft"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08

ATVHE Rev. Austin IT. Kempton,
pastor OF the Broadway Bap-
II list Church In Cambridge,
Mass, watched his congregation
dwindle In five years from 500 to 200.
About the time he began to won
der why It was, he attended per-
Torrance Of society-problem play
at one Of the Boston theatres. The
playhouse was crowded. The Rev.
Mr.. Kempton, returning, noticed
other crowds going into the moving
picture houses. A light dawned upon
him. He studied up on character
acting, cast few dramatic ideas to-
gether, and n few Sundays ago, In
stead OF preaching. appeared behind
the place where his pulpit used to
stand as a ministerial actor. Hc took
all the parts or his little drama him
self.
He has done the same thing every
Sunday, and now there is standing
room only at the services.
Like all Protestant minister's"
said DR.. Kempton, explaining why he
turned his pulpit into a vaudeville
stage and himself into a quick-change
artist, II realized that something was
wrong with our Church. / knew
scores OF workingmen and not few
business men who refused to attend
not only services in my church. but
I'm the other Protestant churches. l
think that those men were honest in
their belief that the ministers and
Church in general were out of touch
with the people and were not doing
all they might toward aiding men
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08


looked like business man. He was
kind, and said he would help us.
Really. Dan, he was like n good
friend.
(Dr. Kcmpton Mro,cs off Shdtol,
runs rapidly to door and enters,
this time as the Req. Frank
Warren. He eTtcnds his hand to
Dan, rapidly reaSSmnscs the char
dcter OF Dan and refuses to &C
cept the hand)
DAN HOWARD--Look here, Par
son Warren, don't want you coming
around here and telling me what to
do. am hungry. It's bread l want
and none of your religion.
(Turning around and assuming
the character of Wdrren.)
DIR. WARREN-Howard / am
here to help you. 1 am going to be
your friend. am going to supply,
you with food and then work, and all
you want of it, too.
I'm character of Warren no
goes out at the door. He returns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
Advising the Prophet.

He entered the meteoroiogicai oihes
md said, in his jerky way:
"This 'ere's where you give QUE
weather predictions ain ~
The clerk nodded .,
wv ell" continued the old man. :!
..ou,,ht MS how l would come up and
Give YOU some useful tips"
"Yes?" said the clerk politely.
I've watched very carefully. an
t,,ot We ain't always right
No; We sometimes make mis-
takes. W. ~ AZ sor.
times. Now. was sninkin az no"
= limo that used TO BIO on the auction
nonah,lls down in our county might
a. fust rate on your weather predie'
.,ons and save you lot OF ex'
plainin'.' u.,.
wind an weather permittin'.
He went down without waiting u
Say goodbye,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
The Rev. DR.. Kempton, of Cambridge, Expla
Why He Has Turned His Pull pit Into Sta1
Whereon He Alone Acts Every Character
of His Original "Drama-Sermons'

shares his burdens with the nobility
Of her splendid fortitude; baby How
ard, and the Rev. Frank Warren,
clergyman OF the newer school OF
humanity.
"My idea OF the drama sermon is
to drive home the argument to every
person in my district that | am alive
to present-day conditions. | have
written all my drama sermons, and.
although I make every attempt to
keep them within the realm OF the
Church and religion, do not permit
that element to injure the dramatic
effect My real purpose is TO DEM
onstrate that am in sympathy with
the friendless and needy, and to
prove through my representations
that I know how to solve their prob
lens, and that l am ever ready to
extend a helping hand. a hungry
man wants something to eat before
he Is ready to embrace the dogma
of any Church. Until you prove to
him that you, as the pastor Of q
church, stand ready to aid him your
efforts toward making him a mem
Der Of your congregation are wasted.
Every one of my drama sermons
drives home a strong moral lesson"
The little drama, The Top of the
Tenement" of which DR.. Kempton
speaks, follows. The notes show
just how he does 1t.
SCENE-Living room at Howard
home. TIME-Christmas Eve.
A couple of mean chairs, table
with empty dishes and five little
stockings hanging from a board
which represents the fireplace mantel.
(Dr. KemptOn throIos q shatot
around his shoulders. sits 1otth
head on table aud tceeps. He
has nop assumed the character
of Mrs. Anne HoDdrd.)
MRS. HOWARD-Christm Eve
and not even food for the children.
Oh, that the world should be 80
cruel!
(Dr. Kcmpton Mrotos off shaiol,
runs over to door and enters,
this time In the character of Dan
Ho,Dard. Goes Ouer to chair re-
Gently Dacdted bU him as toifc,
taps Imaginary aOife on shOulder.)
DAN HOWARD have tramped
the streets of this great city for five
long weeks. / can't find work, but
worst Of oil, Annie, 1 can't find
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
AS DR.. Ross (After the Operation) "White
is dead--but Brock is alive. Yes, the
sin is daathr'

rapidly aud takes the character
of HoiCGrd; turns to one OF the
children, ,oho presumably has
been daCGkened by the loud con
UerSdtiOn.)
HOWARD-Go to bed, baby. It's
cold. Santa Claus won't come. He
Is sick.
I'm tnfanttlc tones.)
BABY HOWARD-Is he out OF
work like you, Daddy?
(BacE to Uo,Udrd dgGin.)
HOWARD-Wen, Annie, this is
Christmas Eve, and the baby has
gone to bed with the other tots. No
food, no fire. nothing for the babies,
nothing for you. My God, this is
awful!
(Rnns out and gets basket;
runs in again, This time us Dr..
Warren. Basket Wled ,cith food.
= Assumes character Of HolUardJ
DAN HOWARD-Parson, | didn't
know you were this kind Of Il friend.
If you give my babies good Christ
mas you can say anything to me. If
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08
AS Dan Howard.
Il love you Annie. Were it not
for my love | would kill
myself"

religion makes man like you, then
give me religion and give 1t to me
now. Parson, / was ready tonight
to XIII my wife, my babies and then
myself. 1 am happy now and want
10 live, and 1 am n Christian from
his day on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08

friend. I an, about
discoura ged with
this world.
fRcsuming rap
idly shdWl aud
character Of Mrs.
Ho,Card aud sink
ing into chdir.)
MRS. HOWARD
Dan, the minis
ter was here today.
(ThroioS off
ShdUl aud stands
np.)
DAN = So the
minister was here.
was he? / don't
want any Of those
kid glove, pin k
checked. long-cont
ed fellows prowlin
about this housc
If he calls agni!
Annie, put him oil;
dropping int
chair. ASSUMING
shdtol, 1oringing
hands,
MRS. HOWARD
But, Dan, dear,
he Is not that kind
of 81 man lilo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-08

this model which appeals TO the debu.
tante.
The Spring tailor-mades VIII be built
on severe lines. Instead OF the "dressy"
tailleurs, miladi will wear gown Of one
OF the new fabrics.
The little tailored costume Of which !
am sending you picture Is built of one
OF the newest light weight striped wor-
steds. The severity OF the skirt Is unre-
lieved by anything aside from the slit at
the back.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
SECRETARY Roy q. NAYLoR OF
BOARD OF Trade AND o. c.
10 Attend Meeting % Reserve Bank
Organization Committee anc Set
Forth Advantages of This City
For Such An institution.

Armed with scores OF reasons why
regional bank should be located
IN Wheeling. Secretary Roy. b. Nay
lor. OF the Board OF Trade. and o. G.
Beans. superintendent OF the Wheel
Ing branch of Bradstreet's Agency.
left last night for Washington. ID. G..
10 appear before the reserve bank or
ganization committe In the interests
Of this city. AZ a hearing this after
noon. The Wheeling boosters left
last night at 11:f5 O'Clock, on u. *
.. train No. ?. and are due 10 arrive
IN the Capital City shortly before
noon. The committee today will near
arguments in favor OF Richmond. Va.
Raleigh. y. C.. and Wheeling.
Both Secretary Mayor and Super
intendent Beans carried considerable
literature prepared by the Board OF
Trade. reports of the Wheeling Clear
inghouse Association. and circulars
describing Wheeling.
kilograms were sent yesterday 70
the West Virginia congressman, re-
questing their attendance at the hear
Ing. Former Senators n. b. Scott and
Clarence w. Watson were also invited
to be present.
At first no effort was made by local
persons 10 have one OF the eight re-
eional banks located in this city, as
II was generally believed the commit
tee would overlook cities the size of
Wheeling. Since the announcement
OF the COMMITTEE that Wheeling
claims will be considered. Secretary
Naylor. OF the Board OF Trade, has
headed the movement. to make the
strongest possible showing for this
city.