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The Washington times., 1914-02-09

be very glad to assist them in their
". l.. Bowman. business manager Ci
the American, the new theater ut
Eleventh and Pennsylvania avenue
which will open it's doors TO the public
Major Sylvester that we Will DO every
thing possible to assist him"
The method adopted in bringing about
a test OF the Kenyon red light law Will
be 10 reopen two of the houses, which
have been closed up since President VIII
SOP signed the red light bill. One house
will be on Ohio avenue or G street
south of Pennsylvania; the other will
be on Delaware avenue southwest. In
order TO test the law against owner
and tenant OF the building, one Of the
houses will be opened at the direction
of the man who owns the property, and
the other at the direction of one of the
women prOpTietresses. Attorney Robert
/. Miller who will represent the de-
PENDANTS in these test cases, refused to
make public the names of the persons
who will figure in the test case.
places after we open them by equity
proceedings" he says. Prosecution
under the Kenyon act is a civil pro-
ceeding. The inmates of the houses
We will open tonight cannot be arrest
ed because there is no law under which
the arrest can be made.
Major Sylvester takes exception to
this statement.
IF any houses are opened Up tonight
the inmates will be arrested
United States Attorney Clarence 7.
Wilson also declares emphatically
that the Kenyon law does not repeal
An early test of this question. as
well as that OF the constitutionality
OF the Kenyon law, Is promised.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09

It's only a scene in the props" room
a the Y. w. c. A. these nights, where
more than two score of girls are pre-
pairing for the annual circus TO be given
Wednesday In the gymnasium.
The calico makings of a giant BOA
constructor lay curIed up on an ironing
board, while a busy little Betty 1T the
sewing machine sewed up the back scarl
Of the burlar rhinoceros.
over at another corner a yard or two of
yellow giraffe's neck was being modelled
into shape. He'll look a lot better when
We get the brown spots painted on him, "
his architect explained.
Down the hallway came the echoes of
THE Old Oaken Bucket" chorus
An Adapted Chorus.
1t went something like this:
How dear to my heart are the scenes
of the circus,
When all the dear gym girls present
them to view;
The peanuts, the popcorn, the clowns
and the music
And every loved trick which my in
fancy knew.
The big roaring lion, the giraffe that
stood by il,
The nice big white bear that we all
love SO well;
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Davis Alaska Painting
Exhibit to Be Continued

Public interest in tie work II Lean
ard NJ. Davis, the ''palette-Knife ar
ttst," is so strong here. th9h the exhi-
bition of his Alaska PAINTINGS. executed
solely with a palctte-knifs will be con-
tinued for another week at the Hub
bard Memorial Hail. Avenue OF the
Presidents and NJ sEeet northwest.
The exhibition of /NTr, Davis's paint
; ingsi I3sT being a held Il the Hubard Mem
or1al Han, was Originally scheduled for
two weeks. but IN order TO satisfy the
demand OF lo% art lovers. the pictures
week.
Mrs. WilSon. wife of the President,
has been huch interested in Mr.. Davis s
work Which has also enjoyed a vogue
IN the official and diplomatic circles of
the Capital. The daily attendance at
the exhibit for the past two weeks has
DeeY estimated at 1900 people.
The lecture on "sorolla," by Prof.
I<Yigh Hunt. of the City College, New
I6rk. scheduled for omOrrow night at
TIE New Masonic auditorium, has been
postponed. In its place, however, pho
foSraphs Of the paintings of Scrolla.
the Spanish painter. will be shown in
the art gallery of the Public Library.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Realty Transfers

Petworth-Luther A. SwartzeH to Dwight J.
PurtelO lots y. -, ~. square 81. 500.
eos to 2029 Virginia avenue northwest-Al-
bert Carry ct al. to Albert and Charles
Carry, trustees for National Capital Brew
ing Company. lots 43, a. IS, square S. OF
l0i. SO.
Columbia Hcfghts-Charles Schafer ct al.
trustees, TO Warren K. Lawson, lot IS,
block 50. So
Long Meadows-Robert E. Bradley ct al.
trustees, to Vernon G. Owen, lots 1s9 and
l50, S,520
I71s Fifteenth street northwest-waIlace W.
Kimmcl ct uN. to Lille NJ. Sckoheld, lot
100, square 10, $40.
Chillun Castle Heights North Additfon)-
Washington Land and Mortgage Company
10 II. ". Curran, lots l and "a, square
Sis I50e.
Chillum Castle HeiShts-Paul Webb. ct ux
TO Washington Land AMI MortEaga Com
pany. lots II and 9, square Isl SO
1907 Q street northwest-Mr Il. O'Bricn to
Mrs. L. Grimes Dought .ot So, square
80. SO.
whitney Close-CieorgC =. uX TO Vim
cent and Josephine Fo- 81, SQUARE
sGs7. SO.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
BERLIN SOCIETY IS
GOING DANCE MAD

BERLIN, Feb. p The same distln-
guIshed group of American women
whose appearance at the recent train
levee, drew such enthusiastic compli-
ments from the Kaiser, again figured
prominently at the annual court ball.
There is no doubt that so far as dress
and looks and general charm are con-
cerned, the honors of the present social
season have been carried of by
America.
Gerard, wife of the ambassador; Mrs.
Joseph Grew, wife of the first secre-
tary, and Mrs. Gherardi, and the list
OF guests included Mrs. Norman White
house, Mrs. Ernest Wiltsee, Mrs. Harry
J. Luce and her daughter, Miss Mar
garet, all of New York; Mrs. Robert X.
Cassatt, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Paul
Shorey, wife of the exchange professor
from the Chicago University.
Thu men of the Amer. can contingent
included, besides Ambassador Gerard,
Secretaries Grew, Willing, Captain
Gherardi, Major Langhorne, naval and
army attaches, respectively; Profs. Cool
idge OF Harvard, and Shorey and Lanier
Winslow, OF New York.
Berlin has gone dancing mad this
season. In addition to the diplomatic
functions there are two or three big
balls in progress every night. At what
few nights ago In the Geological Gar
den restaurant, nearly every dignitary
of the German government, from Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-Ho -Holweg down to
the diplomatic corps represented by
Ambassador Gerard and the French and
British ambassadors, respectively, NJ
Jules Cambon, and Sir Edward Goschen.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
The Cautious WoOer.

Cosmo Hamilton, the successful Eng
lish novelist, said at a dinner in Chi
cago:
"A friend Of mlne-a young nobleman
OF great wealth-came 10 me one morn
ing and said diffidently:
~ say, Hamilton, would you mind
dashing me off a little poem 70 send to
a girl On her birthdayY
What kind of q poem? ] asked.
oh, something sweet and pretty
But he added, cautiously, don't lay II
on too thick, you know: for I'm rather
er-rather q parti, and, of course,
don't want to-er-commit myself, or
lay myself open to breach of promise
oh, look here said /, you don't
want an author 10 draw up these verses
for you-yOu want a lawyer "-EX.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
j. 5. RANKS BELOW
SERV|A FOR CANNON
Startling Facts Revealed in De-
bate on Army Bill in Senate
This Afternoon.

An appropriation OF 100000 TO pu--
chase mountain, field, and siege cannon
alone would not increase the number OF
cannon Cfthe United States Army abo"e
the grade of the armies OF Bulgaria and
Servia, Senator Bryan declared In a
sharp debate over the fortIficatIons ap-
preparations bill this afternoon
Senator Sheppard attacked the in
crease of this particular appropriation
from S450,O00 to 100000.
Replying Bryan declared that the
in the United States Army-3.l6--was
less than in any other first class army
In the world.
1T takes time TO manufacture these
GunT," he said, and though we corld
quickly raise our army from 5000 ncn.
it's strength, to 100000 men, we would
not have mobile cannon enough to equip
them"
Senator Simmons called attention to
the statement that il would take two
years to make enough powder 10 supply
the army, whereupon Senator Warren
pointed out that powder and guns could
not be imported, as they would be con-
tTaband
Are we going to prevent our entire
army from being effective for a paltr!
million or two. or three?'' he asked. II
do not believe there is going to be
any war. but we have spent huge sums
for the army to be prepared for war.
and 1t Is the part of wisdom to spend
the small amount necessary to make
that army complete"
Even Mexico has more cannon OF
the type in Question-ones that can be
moved quickly from one field to an
other-than the United States" Sen
stor Smoot declared. Il believe that
If economy is absolutely necessary IL
would be wiser TO build less battle
ships. or to decrease the slze OF the
army. than to make it impossible for
our army to fight because of lack OF
ammunition"
"SiXty-tive cents out OF every dollar
spent by this Government" said Sem
ator Ashurst rs spent In preparation
for war. results of past wars, and buy
ing materials for wars which We de-
lude ourselves are going to OCCUR"
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
SHORTAGE OF BANKER
MAY Be 100000
Hunter C. Raine, Of Memphis,
Arrested as Banks Capital
Is Wiped Out.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. 9-Hunter c.
Raire, president Of the Mercantile
Bank. which failed to open its doors
this morning because his alleged short
age Of s7SS,SO4 had wiped out its sur
plus and capital stock. was today ar
rested at his residence, charged with
embezzlement.
The authorities are awaiting the re-
port OF the accountants row auditing
the books OF the institution
The bank was capitalized at $4,000
individual deposits total 1865, 555. Total
deposits were S1.S61, 600.
Directors of the bank alleged Presi-
dent Raine had suffered heavily in cot
ton market speculation.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Taken for Chauffeur,
His Indignation Rose

"I became indignant when he asked
me If / was a chauffeur" explained
George H. Chandlee a patent attorney,
to Judge Mullowny. in the Police Court
today, when lie resisted two violations
Of the traffic regulations. Mr.. Chandlee
was arrested by r. II Mansfield. a po-
liceman, for falling to have lights on
his automobile. and not having a permit
to operate the car. He was seevrcly
criticised by Judge Mullowny for per-
mittlng his indignation to arise. and
was fined 81 for falling to have a Kermit
10 operate an automobile,
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Today's Sales on
The Local Exchange

Capital Traction 5s, s5ooa107H, s1,OOO
GIIOS 2. .000dl0S.
Washington Railway and Electric As.
$5OOasl%, SI.OGtGslrs. sS00@SlE, 81, ,00SGsIls.
Potomac Consolidated SIS, 81, H,0009l0Oh,
81, ,O0OIl00E.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
SIS. Sl.00Odi06.
Washington Railway and Electric,
common, 2I90.
Washington Railwny and Electric,
rfd., 5qsSas. 254Ss, 5@SSH, $685., 1O9
SSA.
Norfolk ard Washington Steamboat,
enlSe.
After call:
Washington Railway and Electric
As, s50dS15s. S6OCdS2
Potomac Consolidated SIS, g, ,000d1O03s
Washington Railway and Electric
common, 10d9Ois, 10GSoSi, 1549l.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Chicago Grain Market.
Former Miss Gaynor Has
Attack of Appendicitis

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Feb. 9.-Physi-
merly Miss Marion Gaynor, daughter OF
the late Mayor Gaynor of New York,
today declared she is improving after
an appendicitis attack
They are hopeful of avoiding an opera
ton. She has had several attacks in
recent years, but this has been the
most severe.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Enjoins Commissioners.

A degree has been signed by Justice
STAFFORD. in Equity Court, No. . en-
joining the Commissioners from issuing
a deed on a tax sale certificate to Leo
Luchs. The decree Is based on a pc
titton filed by Philip ]. Christman. who
claimed title to the property by virtue
of purchase from trustees.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Parade OF Performers and
Clowns Numbering Fifty to
Precede Big Show.
By EDITH LOBERT.

The elephants hind legs went sesrcIi-
ing for pair of scissors. The front legs
were wandering down the hall in search
of stufing for the trunk.
No. this isn't a nightmare Euperin-
duced nv rinktum diddv.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
RAIL WAY COMPANY
ISSUES ADVANCE
Preferred Stock Is Exception to
Upward Trend of Common
Shares and Bonds.
By GEORGE H. GALL.

All of the Washington Railway Sc
curitieS, including Potomac Consolidated
SIS, but with the exception of the Rail-
way preferred stock, advanced in price
in the trading on the local stock ex-
change today.
The Railway per cents brought S1Z
for two $500 bonds; SITs for another, and
50 for a fourth. Two 5000 bonds sold
at S1ts. The first sale OF 5000 Of the
consolidated bonds were at 1904, and
after call, 1Oo7s was paid for block Of
$S,0o0
sold on call, at 80, but after call ten
share lot sold for s0Iks another at sOA,
and fifteen more shares at 81. The pre-
ferred stock sold on a sca,e down from
s915, which was paid for five shares, to
SHst & the bpTe price Of Of ten shafss In rs all
sold.
Two $1,000 Capital Traction bonds sold
at 1OS after a $500 bond had sold at an
eighth less. A $1,000 Telephone bond sold
at 105. The only other transaction was
the sale Of six shares of Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company at 1ss.
Bank clearings for the month of
January in Washington made a better
showing than was made in the rest of
the country. Washinston's clearinSs
were $34,55I,011. as compared with
sS3,S71.025 in January a year ago. an
increase of 2 per. cent. The figures
for the whole country show loss Of
0.3 per cent. Only two sections of
the country showed gains, the South
ern, 1.9 per cent, and the Central
Western, 81 per cent, according to
r. G. Dun & Co.'S tabulatiOn.
BTadstreets' draws attention to the
fact that January clearings usually total
a large aggregate and that this year
il made no exception to the rule.
Clearings at ali cities for the month.
II reports, were the largest for a
year past, and only q shade under
January, 1913.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
LOCAL AND NEW YORK FINANCIAL NEWS
New York Market.

Quotations received BY w. B. Hibbs & Co..
members New York Stock Exchange. WASH
fngton Stock Exchange and CHICAGO Boart
o; Trade. HIbbs Building
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Sweet Innocent.

Mrs. Youngbride (to butcherI-I want
two pounds OF bccfsteak, and have II
rare, pleasOs-6OstUn Transcript.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Went To Zoo.

She seemed very much pleased with
the idea, and made a special trip to
the Zoo to find out what the beast
looks like" said Miss, Wyman. But
she came back very much discouraged.
"I can't be a rhinoseros," she re-
ported. Its too fat. She had been
inspecting the hippopotamus.
A parade of all the performers who
will number about fifty, Including the
clowns, will take place at 7:S0 o'clock,
in the gymnasium and through the halls
of the building. This parade, the man
agement announces, will positively take
place rain or shine.
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
What Managers Say.

In his efforts 10 carry out the sUg-
Cestion Of District Attorney Wilson,
Major Sylvester will meet with the
fun cooperation OF the managers Of
the leading moving picture theaters
Of the city. Theatrical men promptly
declared they would put themselves
out 10 give the police any aid pos
sible.
For the past four years we have
watched carefully over our houses, -
said A. Brylawski. treasurer and gen
eeal manager Of the Cosmos and Casino
Theaters.
I'VE have given instructions TO all
Of our employees that IL they see either
men or women endeavoring to attract
undue attention TO themselves. to re-
quest them to leave the theater. With
such a system I'm effect, We do not fear
any trouble in connection with the
Kenyon law, or its enforcement. We
shall be only too glad to lend any help
possible to the police"
Guy Barrett, manage + CTandairs s
Theater. Ninth and L streets north
west, said:
I'VE keep a sharp lookout for both
men and women who are inclined to
attract through their conduct particu-
lar attention. The enforcement of our
rules IN tho past has been in line with
the proposal Of the police, and we shall
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
BONDS
New York Curb Market.

Furnished to The Washington Times OF
Hartman Co.. New York: q. Z. Chipnan
manager local uranch. Colorado building
Bid. Asked
The Washington times., 1914-02-09
Some "Gyn1 Dandy" Stunts
Pldrned by Girls for the
Y. w. G.. A. Circus.

The pink lemonande and the glass that
stood by II
Most as good as the bucket that hung in
the well"
That's only one of the musical events
of the evening \ fiv"-piece band will
supplement the program whenever mu-
sic seems necessary.
There will be tight-TOpe walkers,
kandcuff tricks, a white bear and a
black bear a gypsy camp, u lightning
artist. Sweet Marie in Normandy,
Hoge's South American troupe, and all
sorts of gymdandy stunts.
A delegation of girls has been visiting
the Zoo pretty regularly the last few
days to get pointers on the general
plans and outlines of wild beasts.
Miss Helen Wyman. physical director,
who has charge of the performance, as
signed one of the girls to be a rhi-
noccTOs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
AUTO FIRE TRUCK
ls Wanted By Residents Of Outline
Pike Dlstrict-Msss Meetings Held
20 Hear Suggestions

a movement is now on foot among
the people IN the Out-thc Pike district
Tor Tho procuring Of ON automobile
chemical truck Tor thciT use in ncht
ing hres in that vicinity Recent fires
IN and around the ci'y have awakened
Tho people in that section 10 the fact
that they arc inadeuuafciv cquipped
and that IN case of serious fire
practically no protection could boz a.
forded them from the flames This
matter has been taken NJ and thor
ouRhly discussed by the citizens in a
number ~ mass meetings held for the
purpose % arouslng the residents 20
ihe Tact that unless they take matters
in their hands and take Immediate
action on tho matter that They will DE-
without FIRE protection for some time
TO come
~ wcliatfonded meeting held at
the Strotford Springs Hotel Wednos.
day evening reports from committees
representing thc towns OF Edevood
Leathorford Woodedlls and Pleasant
Valley wero heard. and ZOO we're of
Tho opinion that the best and surcet
way ~ securing the desired protection
would hn by means OF an automobile
chemical truck However. this mat.
Tor was NOT fully decided on at the
meeting but different committees
were appointed for tho purpose. as.
ceriainins The cost and maintenance
~ such On equipment These com
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Wheeling aaltoists are beginning 10
realize the importance of having gooc
traffic ordinances and aiding IN their
enforcement Several years ago the
ordinance was weakly enforced and
the result was that autoists, teamsters
and others drove at random through
out the city. but a Different story can
be told now. The law IL being en-
forced much better and the autoists
in general are aiding materially.
While there are some who persist In
infringing on the law and driving their
cars on the wrong side of the street
as well as otherwise causing trouble.
the majority are anxious to give as
sistance. Orders have been issued
from both the city police office and
the sheriff's Office. instructing the OIL
GERS to see that the law is enforced,
and the men are enforcing II much
better than in the past.
Officer Albert Custer. OF the Wheel
ing police force has the distinction
OF causing more arrests than any
one other official He has been on
the alert since the order was issued
and has caused many autoists and
teamsters 10 move on the right side
OF the street. Several times. however.
after warning had been given and the
driver disobeyed. arrests followed.
The Ohio Valley Automobile Asso-
citation is heartily in favor OF the
strict enforcement OF the law. and
discourages speeding and other viola
lions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
PITTSBURGH SHOW
which Will Be Held Next Month
Promises TO Be One Of the Best in
the Country This Year

Members OF the show committee OF
the Pittsburgh Auto Show Associatio,
nave completed final arrangements
TOT the opening OF the final show that
VIII be held In the Exposition build.
ing from February "a 10 q. inclusive.
10 wen Is the committee pleased
with the plans for the local exhibit
That they declare that the show viii
De even better than that held i'm tho
Grand Central Palace during the wee,f
OF February g.
I'm the lavishnoss or the decorations
the extent and variety Of cars ana ac.
cessorios to be ON view and tho rnusl.
cal attractions at the exhibition hail
VIII Tar eclipse the features hold In
New YORK. Tho members OF the com.
miiiee declared that they had aimed
To give Pittsburgh by far the best show
ever offered there and after seeing
The Nrw York show and comparing if
WITH The scope OF the plans BOO prog
refs They would be unwilling 10 "tate
% back seat with any other au,omo.
bile display boz tho country and viii
Try to give pitsburg the greatest
show in America.
Practically every inch OF exhibition
space haa been enlarged. both on Tho
main floor and in tho balcony. where
me accessories. motorcycle and mo.
Tor boats win De- displayed.
a motor nrmor plate battle car.
which has been designed end mann.
IaciWcd by the Kropps Armor plate
Motor Car Company. % UambYry
Germany. VIII DO among tho urioro
exhibits Tho car ie bullet proof aud
equipped with hold gums. and has been
ADOPTED hy tho German and British
Armies
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
DANGER SIGNS
Being Erected at Dangerous Points
In County BY Ohio Valley
Automobile Club.

With the view TO decreasing the
chances OF accidents likely 10 occur.
the Ohio Valley Auto Club has placed
large danger signs at several danger
Gus points in the county. Each sign
has the word DANGER" printed in
large letters, with the name OF the
club in the lower corner. in small let
tiers. The signs have been placed at
several railroad crossings and other
places OF danger.
II was stated yesterday that IL any
persons knows OF a dangerous SPOT
that has been overlooked by the club
II will be considered a favor IL the
secretary. A. II. Hoblitzel, Is notified
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
M'MECHEN
Last Day to Enter Race.

This evening will be the last chance
TOT local persons to become candidates
on the Peoples Party ticket at the COM
ing municipal election. The executive
committee Of the above named party is
composed or J. r Siburt. Henry Unum
and W. r. Baumberger. Nearly a full
ticket has already been announced and
IN many instances two candidates arc
after the nomination. especially for CHIEF
OF police The present chief and Chas.
LogstOn are the two contestants for thI !
otfice. The latter is making a strong
hld and has shown exceptionally cool
abllitN while serving as constable.
Lcgston Will probably win out In the 81 T.
mary ana Will have an excellent chance
10 win in the general election.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The local High basket bah team. which
made such "a splendid showing Few
nights ago. when they defeated the
strong Ecuwood High five Zoo the initial
rane Of the season. win likely arrar go
game with tho MouudAviile High five
one evening next week. The local lad.
are holding practice each evening ar 1
nlI players are iu excellent share for tho
contest Games will be arranged with
nll High school teams loo this section in
tho near future
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

interest In the revival services az the
First NJ. T. church Of this city. which
mas been I'm progress during the past
three weeks. II growing and each even.
ing the large auditorium Of the church
lis vell filled. Rev. y. lI Shadduck. OF
fcrtFi g. has charge Of the services. As
stetiuE Rev. Fcllers. tell local pastor.
and the members ar tho Shadduck fam
ilN, who are musicians. are reuderinE
special music. 40 ore invited 10 attend.