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The Washington times., 1914-06-12
How Common I Things Originated

of doctors to keep their fingers soft and
warm, that they might accurately feel
the pulse Of their patients. :.
Astronomy was a highly developed
science in Assyria. B. C. GA. The
Book of Job. written about B. G. lSD'
mentions several considerations
Clocks are said by some to have oee1
Invented by Pacificus. priest Of We
roma. in the ninth century. BY others.
the Invention is credited to Boethius. In
the sixth century.
TILES were used on houses In Rome
500 B. C.
ever passed over the wires was COM
posed Of the words. What hath God
wrought"
Copy't. 1914 Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Steel pens originated in England in
1903.
Lawyers were known in Babylon 200
B. c.
Titles are older than written hist0y.
King Is the oldest.
shoes are first mentioned in Egyptian
annals 1000 years before Christ
Stamps for marking goods were In
use at Rome before the Christian era
The use of the Christian era in chro-
nology began in Italy In 5Z5. 1t was not
employed in England until S16.
Notaries are first mentioned In the
fourth century. They were appointed
by priests and bishops to keep the
church records
The first muffs were made for the use
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

The second new departure lies IN
the use of the film In teaching proper
methods OF writing by hand. Several
years ago when the Kalem Company
showed at the finish of every film
the name "Kelem'' in process OF
writing, as IL written by an invisi-
BILE hand upon the screen it was pre-
dicted that some dag that same
method would be used to teach writ
in your public schools. That day has
come. During the last twenty years
the method of writing as taught has
been changed almost as many times
We have had recently what Is known
as the Palmer Method introduced
in our public schools. 1t now ap-
pears that the author, A y. Palmer.
is now going TO use the moving pic
tCre to teach his method OF so-called
perfect writing. Even as 1&-lem"
was cuce written. now he begins
with the name of your home town
or city. In Des Moines he begins by
showing how TO write West Des
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
Behind the Screen

the party were William Ryno, Jess Os-
bourne, Ray Myers. and Mary Ainslee.
One hundred and fifty players will in
wade Redonio Beach, Cal. next week
for the purpose of taking mountain and
marine views. The SeligPolyscope
Company is conducting the trip.
Director Otis Turner is filming a big
feature multiple reel production OF ''Da-
mon and Pythies.'
Betty Shade. Of the lo1 Bison Uni
versaI Around the World Company
which played THE Nations Peril" In
Honolulu, returned To Los Angeles last
week
Charles HaCenios. formerly with ka-
lem is now with the Frontier.
Joe Schwickard. A picture actor is in
n Los Angeles hospital with broken
ankle sustained while appearing be-
fore the camera.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
By GARDNER MACK.

Moines High School upon the black
hoard. The film he uses is 900 feet In
length and shows the proper writing
posture OF both teacher and scholar
the right position for writing upon
the wall. blackboard, or the paper
on the desk: the methods OF most
gracefully and easily holding the
pen, pencil or chalk, together with
the best and easiest letter forma-
tions.
Mr.. Palmer's idea is to have these
films shown in every schoolhouse
everywhere In this way great i'm
petus will be given to the use OF
the moving picture in the school.
During the old method of teaching,
the body OF the teacher was always
between some of the class and the
writing, now OH the screen, the fact
that the invisible hand will write
will be easily seen of all, AMI the
plan argues for good success. We
are especially glad because II brings
nearer the day which there Will be
a picture machine in every school.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
Cereals in Summer Time
By MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.

might not be relished by the children
IL served hot. would probably be
eaten with thrills Of JOY r. nodded
In custard cups inverted In q mound
on the saucer and decorated with
little strawberry syrup. Similarly.
corn meal served In a hot Indian
pudding would not be advisable IN
the July menu. but the same pud-
ding served thoroughly chilled with
a custard sauce. might be an entire
summer meal and refreshing az well
, as substantial.
Rice also Is far too little used In
any other way by Americans except
the insipid, tasteless. plain boiled
style. Rice combined with meat.
with peppers. with tomatoes. Is far
more wholesome than the same dish
potatoes. which are more heating
than rice. without being any more
nutritious.
A delicious luncheon dish 10 loaf
made Of yellow pea meal. thoroughly
cooked. nodded and served cold, or
at least not very hot. with a tomato
or cheese sauce. Even spaghetti, IL
ly cooked with cheese and plenty Of
seasoning, 10 very palatable served
cold as a lunch or supper dish
II Is not the cereal. then. 30 much
as the way II Is cooked, and the de-
gree of heat with which II Is served
that determines whether or not We
shall use cereals in summer. Even
oatmeal. the most heating cereal OF
all. IL served cold as a pudding with
fruit juice. Ii an excellent protein
food for summer days, and far less
Questionable than meat. Another
point: Do not make the cereal part
of an elaborate meal. as corn muf-
fins along with a rather heavy din
ner, but use the cereal or muffins
as the substantial part Of the meal
itself, and It will not be found heat.
ing, but as an important part OF
the summer diet is used intellisentiy.
Copyright. 1914. by Mrs. Christine
Frederick.)
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
Nina of the Theater.
Featuring Alice Joyce.

a INA secures a position with a
nj theatrical company through
Paurs influence. The two
fall in love and become en-
gagged. Paul is stricken with an i'll
ness which necessitates expensive
treatment. Nina learns that 1900
is offered to the person who will
submit to an experimental operation
which may mean permanent dis
figurement. To save Paurs life his
sweetheart takes up the offer.
Brent, the surgeon who performs
the operation. falls in love with
Nina To part the lovers, he in
forms Paul. who later calls to in
Quire about Nina, that she has lost
her beauty forever. Brent also in
tercepts Paul's letters. causing the
loves her. When Nina recovers she
finds that her beauty is unmarried.
Brent asks her to be his wife. I'm
PEELED by gratitude, Nina marries
him. Later, the doctor resigns from
the hospital staff and engrosses him.
self in experimental work. He ut
terly neglects Nina Brent's con-
duct finally becomes such that his
wife leaves him and returns to the
stage. The actor who portrays the
leading role in Nina's company is
injured. Meldon, the manager, sends
for Paul to take the injured mans
place. The former sweethearts are
thunderstruck when they face each
other once more. In the explana-
tions that follow Nina lelrns of her
husbands treachery.
Brent's mind becomes unbalanced
as the result of overwork. He cum
ningly plans to send for Nina and
kill her when she returns. The girl
falls into his trap and comes in
answer to his letter. Realizing she
has a madman to zeal with, Nina
frantically runs down 1e flight of
stairs in her attempt to escape.
Brent, following. trips and hurtles
over the banisters to The floor be-
low. When Nina fearfuIly places her
hand over his heart, she finds that
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
Mace Off to Europe.

Fred Mace will GO to Europe. II moth
ing turns up to prevent his sailing as
scheduled. Mr.. Mace Is said to have
a double object in the trip. to capture
Evelyn Nesbit for the camera and film
her 10 the extent of about five reels
while on the other side, also to tour
the Continent. taking joint comedy
scenes for American and European re-
leases with foreign picture players of
note. having Max Linder. the Pathe
star. particularly in view. Mr.. Mace
is operating his own picture concern OIL
the Pacific coast, and gives the greater
share of his attention to comedy sub
jects. having been one Of the originals
In this line over here,
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
THE BEST
Photopldy Department in
WASHINGTON
dndwritine May Be
Made Legible By
Study Of
Film

Is the moving-picture film also to
accomplish the great task Of giving
lhe rising generation a plain and
legible handwriting?
Whenever il appears that the pos
sibilities of the motion picture have
Neen exhausted, something new crops
I'D to disprove the statement. Every
dav the usefulness of the picture en-
compassas newer fielas. In almost
every branch OF business they have
become an important factor Sales
men are taking reels of film instead
Of great trunks of sample; promoters
sTe showing motion pictures OF the
properties they desire to form COM
snies TO develop; scientific manage
ment experts could scarcely set
along without them. and there are
dozens of other uses that make
them invaluable as an aid to human
ity totally aside from their office In
the amusement field.
Surgeons are now able to study the
technique of operations performed by
famous experts through the medium
Of moving pictures Clinics can be
held In every section Of the country
by famous surgeons through the pic
lures shown on the screen, and every
detail of the operations shown, with
out the demonstrator or operator
moving from his home city. Only
those who realize the tremendous
amount of money that is spent by
surgeons in studying from books
the methods of the most famous OF
their craft or in going to the places
where such men operate TO watch
the operations, and thus get the key
20 success in their own practice. can
understand the immense value OF
moving pictures in this connection
These are things, however. that have
become well known during the past
few months.
Recently there has come to light
two new ideas for the use of film
that seem entirely novel The first
Of these has been tried in Germany
with great success. 1t Is readily un-
derstood by people familiar with
the work of symphony orchestras or
concert organizations of similar
character. that the manner in which
a musical composition is conducted
Sy the leader makes or mars its
beauty. Certain conductors bring
out certain things, and the value OF
the leaders work Is almost second
TO that of the composer. In Ger
many there are several very famous
conductors, and in order to have The
benefit of their services simultane-
ously in a number OF places, as well
as to preserve records Of their
methods after they are dead, films
have been made of these men con-
ducting certain compositions. These
films have been sent abroad. and the
orchestra or band takes its stand
before the picture and plays the
, music while the leader on the screen
conducts, It is said that the most
satisfactory results have been OBJ
tanned, and that practically all the
big conductors Of the German empire
are preparing to have film records
made of all their great works.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

mcan danger to Robertson. whom
she admires and warns him with a
wild song, so that he escapes in
time, but without having secured
Jeanie's promise. Jeanie visits Effie
in prison. and is again begged 10
tell one little lie TO save her sisters
life. but she cannot escape her slav-
cry TO truth ard honor, and refuses.
At the trial Effie IS condemned TO
die. Jeanie then goes barefoot to
London and begs the Queen for her
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
Actors Have "MOtOritiS." "

..Motoritis' in an advanced stage has
become epidemic at the west coast
.tudIos in Universal City. Cal. Not less
,han a dozen of the Dig stars" have
hIossomed forth with new machines
durinp the past month. and among
those who are speeding about In vari-
o',s makes are Jack Kerrigan. VIII
Sra5 Lucas. Francis Ford. Director
Rorstein. Grace Cunard. Phillips Small
iay Ford Sterling and Charles Giblyn
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

sisters life, telling her all Though
they offer the pardon in exchange
for Robertson's hiding place, she
stanchly refuses to reveal II. Her
loyalty and strength appeal to the
Queens sympathies. and she grants
the pardon. Stopping for nothing,
she hastens back TO the prison. and
reaches the place OF execution just
in time. And so Jeanie saves her
sisters life without the blight OF
having told a lie.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

h o m ! n y. oat-
meal, and the
C ere al hours
m q d e fro NJ
beans. lentiIs.
and other le-
guminous foods.
The least heat
fng of the cs-
reals are bar
ley. and the
different wheat
--AA~-n
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Net and the Harl-
Gus laces when
come under the
cad of embroid-
cred nets, play an
important part in
the summer ward
robe. They are
.ractical and dainty
md are chosen for
zoe lingerie gov.
nore often than
any other material.
unless one cor sid
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Dell Henderson, the Biograph stand
by. is putting on Richard Carries comic
opera, "A Spring Chicken" in three
reels. He has completed Liberty
Bells Both will appear under X.
and f. brand. Incidentally. Dells razor
experiment is working, he claims. 1t Is
growing out quite thickly all around
the forehead.
Herbert Brenon. director OF mp fca-
lures and producer of Neptune
Daughter" is in Alabama for two
weeks rest "cIose to the soil.
Alexander Gaden is back with Frank
Cranes Universal Company, after lime
weeks of doctors. nurses. md hospitals
as a result Of an accident while work
ing on a picture in the Catskill Noun
tains. In the scene Gaden was to fall
from the room Of a passenger coach.
.ftcr the fan he rolled back almost Cn-
der the wheels of the moving train ara
Vas uicked I'D unconscious. An CAalm-
ration disclosed a badly fractured leg.
William D. Taylor. formerly mem
ber of the Western Vitagraph forces
has ioined the Balboa company. at Long
Beach
Maxine Hodges. who has been appear
ing in vaudeville, is seen as Katrina
jungle" filmed by the All-Star COM
/ order to make the scheme of things
Margarita Fischer wants 10 know II
Teacock feathers are unlucky- Marga-
rita played the lead in a recent heau'H
production. The Peacock Feather Fan.
| n nd the fan she used was OF beautlful
spanish make. inlaid with god. A
slight accident happened TO the fan, and
10 Miss Fischer's surprise IL was found
| that In order TO have tine fan repaired
| n would be necessary 10 send II back
| 10 Madrid Spain. What the expense
will be Margarita is still guessing at.
pany.
PHYLLIS GREY Is the latest important
acnuisItion from the dramatic field 10
| The ranks Of the VitaSraph stock t:,n-
many. II will be remembered that Miss
Grey has supported such art1sts .,, az MarII
lately scored a hit in Boston at the
| plymouth Theater as the lead IN Ihe
Broad Highway"
| II Is claimed that .he largest manufac-
turer in the West has offered Oliver Mo-
Sosco. the successful play discoverer.
| Ss5OOO for exclusive finn rights or mis-
productions for the ncNt three years. IL
is hintrd that Mr. Morosco will do his
own filming. however.
| Pud Duncan. with .he Fred Mace com
| pany is reported to have been seized
| by Mexican rebels while on n fishing ex-
| redition across the border near Los
| Angeles.
Russell z. Smith is writing a series
of detective plays.
Dolly Larkin is now with the Frontier
| forces.
Members Of Director II. c. Matthews
] company. who were working at Fort
Bliss, okla. have returned. Those ir
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
TOMORROW,

TOMORRO".
"The Creation" the Belasco, La
fayette square. ....
.Nina OF the Theater,' Crandalps,
Ninth and E streets.
"SmashinE the Vice Trust the
Casino, F. between Sixth and Sew
enth streets. r'...
Feature program, the Virginia,
Ninth, between r and G streets.
"Love, Luck, and Gasolene,- the
Olympic Park, Fourteenth md v
streets.
.Madame Coquette,- the Tw Hight,
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
southeast.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12
THE ONLY
Department Representing
THE PUBLIC
WHAT THEY'RE SHOW.
ING IN WASHINGTON.
TODAY.

.A Mans Soul" the Twilight,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
southeast.
.Nina Of the Theater,- CrandaIrs,
Ninth and T. streets.
.smssbing the Vice Trust, the
Casino. =. between Sixth md Sew
snth rtreets.
Florence Turner In "The MUIR
dock TrinI," Olympic Park, Four
teenth and v streets.
.~Tbe Creation,, the Bciasco, la
fRyette square. ....
Feature program the Virginia
Ninth, between + and G streets.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Members of Director II. c. Mathews
company. who were working at Fort
Bliss, okla. have returned. Those in
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

As all cereals are not alike. one
cannot, give a general answer. The
most heating cereals are ~orn meal,
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Dolly Larkin is now with the Frontie
forces.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Russell z. Smith is writing a serie
of detective plays.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

Pud Duncan. with :he Fred Mace com
pany, is reported to have been seized
by Mexican rebels while on hshing eH-
edition across the border near Los
Angeles.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

- HALL I have cereals In
. summer or aren't they too
| heating?" Is a question Of
ten asked.
The Washington times., 1914-06-12

II is claimed that .he largest manuiac-
turer in the West has offered OllVer Mo-
Nosco. the successful play hiscoverer'
$4,000 for exclusive film rights OF ms
productions for the ncNt three wears IL
is hintrd that Mr.. Morosco will do his
swn filming, however.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
The Great Crest of the Sierra.

Mount Whitney, the highest point
in the United States, is not an
isolated mountain peak like Mount
Shasta or Mount Rainier. but it is
the loftiest point in the great Cali
f0rnia crest or enormous saWtoOth
ridge of the Sierra Nevada, includ-
ing many eminences almost as high.
Mount Whitney is 14,501 feet above
SEA level Among those of slightly
lesser height are Mount Ru sell,
less than a mile distant, 14.l90 feet;
Mount Williamson, 1884; Mount
Muir. 14,025 Zee; Mount Langley,
14,042 feet; Mount Barnard, 14.003
feet, and Mount Tyndall, 14,025
feet. The most distant Of these is
less than 6 miles away.
By a strange freak of nature the
lowest point of dry land in the
United States is less than so miles
from the highest, The lowest point
il iD Death Valley ard is 276 feet
below sea level. II is said that from
this point Mount Whitney can be
easily seen on a clear day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Died in Wyoming.

Laura Finnigan was born about
seven miles southwest of this city
and was the daughter of s. F. tin-
nllln and wife now hving near IT.
dian Creek. She married Oscar
Green aud a few years later the
young people moved to Pine Bluff
Wyo, where they have lived for the
past seven years. She had not
been we'll for some time and about
four weeks ago she was taken to
hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming and
an operation was performed Every
thing was uoue for her relief that
could be doEe but her WORK
On earth was finished and she en-
tered into rest April ID, 1914. The
remainsswere brought to this city
Saturday and funeral services were
conducted at St. Stephens Church
at Indian. Creek Sunday Rev. Faith
er Fox officiating.
The deceased leaves a husband,
threeschildren aged 8, 5 and 3 years
of age, father and mother, four
sisters, Mrs. LATE Hickman, of War
rensburg. Mrs. VIM. Miskell. of In
dian Creek, Misses Gertrude and
Josie Finnigan who reside at home
three brothers, John. of Pine Bluff,
Wyo ,sRobert, of Orleans, Neb., and
William of Indian Creek.
Mrs. Green had a host of friends
in this community who were shock
ed to learn of her death.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
A Tiny Farm for a Dime.

Land is cheap For easy figuring
let US say it is worth $3.50 an acre.
A square rod, then, is worth only
81. ano ten cents worth will be a
little more than twenty-seven
square feet, or a little farm slightly
more than five feet on a side. How
often a boy will waste dime and
think nothing of it. For a dime he
can buy land enough to hold a
flower bed, four hills Of clover or a
peach tree! The boy who can save
a dime can become rich. Make a
dime look like a tiny farm. The
boy who learns to save a dime and
to know values will some day come
into his own. Breeders Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Also a Good Jack

Coal black with white points 3
years old, extra we'll made, good
bone and ear.
The above stock will serve mares
to insure living colt for So. Colt
stands good for season. If mare is
parted with or removed from the
neiehborhood season is due. Will
not insure in second party's hands
Care taken to prevent accidents but
not responsible should any occur
Will be at the barn till 8 O'Clock
and after S o'clock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

At the request of the G. w. C. A.
of the State Normal Kirksville, Miss
Mabel Bick made an able address
before that body OF teachers and
students. Requested subject, Gel
ebration of Easter in the Early
Church"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Satisfactory Service.

Prof. Arnold Dooley as Superin-
tendent of the Hunnewell schools
has given such good service that
he is to teach there again next
term. Prof. Dooley is a progress
sive young man and a most excel
lent instructor He will attend some
good school this summer in order
TO better prepare himself for the
work. Such men as Prof DOOley
are in demand and the value of
their good work cannot be estimat-
ed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

j. W. Stream and son Harry, were
in St. Louis Monday buying new
fixtures for their barber shop. 1t
is to be remodeled throughout and
when finished will be one OF the
handsomest and most modern shops
to be found.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our many
friends for their kindly assistance
during the illness of our mother
Mrs. Abigail Owen, and for their
expressions of sympathy. May God
in his infinite mercy ever be with
and bless you, one and all.
The Children.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

The Council of Hunnewell accom-
panied by Hon. Geo. W. Humphrey
of Shelbina met with the Monroe
City Council Monday evening and
agreed on terms at which Hume
well is to receive juice for their
CITY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Change in Time of M. X. & T.
Trains Sunday, April 20

South and West
No. Fl due 1922 a, m,
No. 30 due 4:34 p. m.
No. 90 Local Freight due 7:45 a. m.
North and East
No. % due 1887 a. m.
No. 20 due 1888 p m.
No. 80 Local Freight due 2:S5 p. m,
No. % and 20 are Wabash trains
and will make stops at Stoutsville,
Paris, Holiday, Madison.
H. H. Hearst. Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Testing Out.

Mr.. Harding has been here this
week-testing out the water, sewer
age and light plant. Everything is
10 good shape and soon the people
will be tapping the water mains.
Monroe has a splendid system.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Garden Seed.

Senator James A. Reed has sent
to this office a lot of garden seed
for free distribution. You can get a
package as long as they last. Chill
dren must have an order from their
D Arents.