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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Hubert Rawlinson, leading man in
Otis Turner's special feature company
(UnlversaD, not only looks to be ideal
type of American manhood, but such
is actually the case. Mr.. Rawlinson
is one of the most wellknown anna,
teur athletes in southern California.
He has medals for swimming and row.
ing and has only recently acquired
biplane with no other motive in view
than the outdoor sport it will afford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

away for a brief vacation in Europe.
Miss Rings tour in vaudeville begins
in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

De Wolf Hopper is completing plans
to add The Woman of the Guards -
to his list of Gilbert and Sullivan op-
eras next season. This will give him
a repertory of five Gilbert and Sulli-
van operas, embracing. in addition to
the one already mentioned, The Mi
kado," 'Iolanthe." Pirates of Pen
zance," and III. NJ. s. Pinafore." His
supporting company will be about the
same as that of last year The season
is to begin late in August with a jump
to San Francisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
THE MOVIES

THE Spoilers" has established a
record for consecutive performances
in Chicago. II is now in its tenth week
at the Studebaker, with no sign of di-
minishing attendance. Les Miser-
ables'' established a record of seven
weeks at Orchestra hall last summer,
and Quo Vadis' ran eight weeks at
McVicker's. "The Spoilers" viii re-
main at the Studebaker theatre until
the coming OF the Burton Holmes SER
les July 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Miss Blanche Ring. accompanied by
her sister, Frances Ring. has sailed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
on the road with Miss Stahl. playing
important parts in Maggie Pepper"

on the road with Miss Stahl. playing
important parts in Maggie Pepper"
Contract has been closed with Darcy
& Wolford for the worlds motion pic
ture rights to the western drama,
Northern Lights" written by James
w. Harkin Jr, and Edwin Barbour.
The play is the only psychological
western drama ever written. The story
embraces the delineation of four char
acters that embrace a deep and absorb
ing psychological study. The rights
we're purchased by the Life Photo
Film corporation in bidding competi-
ton of several other concerns. The
production will be under the direction
of Lawrence McMill and the male leads
will be taken by David Wall, Harry
SpingIer and William II. Tooker.
Edgar Selwyn was among the Amer
lean theatrical personages in Paris
last week With his wife. Margaret
Mayo. he was at the. Crillon for a few
days before beginning a long motor
tour of Italy, the Tyrol and the Black
Forest.
Mr. Selwyn saw n number of literary |
men in London. He said that Joseph
Conrad was planning to take next Oc-
tober his first trip to America since
he visited it as a sailor before the !
mast
Mr.. Selwyn, who owns a fine library |
of original manuscripts. has added |
considerably to the collection on this
trip. receiving manuscripts from
George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy,
Hardy, James and Wells. He has also
the original of Benefits novel, The
Regent" which is the first the author
ever parted with on account of Mrs.
Bennett wishing them all. 1t is in
scribed: This is the exclusive proper
~ of Edgar Selwyn and no woman can
have it"
Mrs. Fiske and her cousin, Miss
Emily Stevens, are making a leisure
" journey along the New England
coast and will go as far as Cape Bre-
ION, in Nova Scotia, where they will
spend the greater part of their holi-
lay. Mrs. Fiske will return to New
York about the middle of August to
begin rehearsals of the new comedy by
|
autumn production.
Fifteen British cavalry veterans
we're signed last week for a six months
ERIN of theatrical service by Walter
a London producer. for the
'attle scene of the coming Comstock-
Test production, The Story of the
rosary" a spectacular romance soon
o be shown in this country next sea
on.
David Warfield is so thoroughly en-
Dying his summer of rest after long
ard season that he says he has ar
anged for the future not 10 play more {
han % weeks a year. The tradition
T Joseph Jefferson's luxurious scheme !
{ life is thus revived.
Miss Blanche Ring, accompanied by
or. / u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

when he received the letter. Some
classy company I'm in, monarch, a
president, and a humorist."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

The Famous Players Film company,
through Adolph Zukor. its president,
has engaged Pauline Frederick. one
OF the most prominent stars OF the
American stage. who will be presented
in a feature film production of Hall
Gaines master-work. The Eternal
City"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Frank Crane experienced rather a
difficult time in living up to his reputa-
ton while staging the two-part melo-
drama, "The Skull" Just completed at
the Imp Studio. Six fistic battles
more or less strenuous and mostly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Charles Klein has finished a new
play called Money Masters" which
deals with the colossal fortune of an
American. 1t will be produced in New
York in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Lillian Gish. the beautiful blond
leading woman of the Majestic com
pany. believes in using every spare
moment to the best possible advant-
age. She is an omnivorous reader and
a keen student of literature. Shakes
peare and Tennyson are her favorite
poets. Every morning when she leaves
her home she carries a book or two
under her arm. And while she awaits
calls in her dressing room or between
scenes behind the stage she is gener-
ally absorbed in reading. Miss Gish
cares little for popular novels. She
does not read for entertainment mere
~, but in order to study and think.
Miss Ruth Donnelly now occupies
the place OF second lead woman in Di-
rector Frank Cranes company OF Imp
players. Miss Donnelly is a recruit
from the legitimate stage. and while
her career and experience was some
what ehort-lived, compared to some.
The experience and training was
and proficient She is a
Drotege OF Rose Stahl, having Travelled |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

David Warfield is so thoroughly en-
joyins his summer of rest after n long
hard season that he says he has ar
ranged for the future not 10 play more
than % weeks a year. The tradition
OF Joseph Jefferson's luxurious scheme
Of life is thus revived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Henry McRae and his company of
Universal players sailed from Honolulu
for San Francisco on board the steam
ship Matsonia June 5. The company
arrived in the California city June 9,
returning to the West Coast Studios
at Hollywood on June 10.
When the play in two reels will have
been finished at the Imp studio King
Baggot will have established a record.
King will have enacted every role, IA
in all, from coy heroine to the schem-
ing villain. Naturally there will be
a wealth of double and even triple pho
tographic effects. The play is from
the pen of George Hall and is being
produced by Mr.. Baggot himself.
Tammany Young will presently ap-
pear as the hero in the story of his
own life. He had a somewhat check
cred career before joining the Reliance
and Majestic companies, and was the
original of "Bill' in Paul Vests fam
ous stories.
How would you like to make AZ
foot dive into ice-cold water 800 feet
deep when you were CARRIED in a
thick. full wooden skirt? Especially |
when the result was intended not to |
startle the audience with the daring
Of ii, but merely to amuse them as a 4
bit of dashing comedy Louise Fa- |
,enda was the heroine and the picture |
vas Captain Kidd's Priceless Treas |
Ire. The pirate had dragged her |
aboard his sloop. The lady decided
lot to stay. With her lover, who had
'neaked aboard. she poises for an in
tant and then makes a clean dive to
he water beneath
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
In the District Courts.

A row between stockholders and Off
GERS of the Mutual Protective Associ'
alton, an organization which furnishe:
commercial ratings and makes collec,
tons, resulted in the filing of an appli.
cation for a receiver by the company it.
self in the District Supreme Court yes
terday The defendants are Frank l.
Sunny, John H. Bullock, and Reginald
H. King.
In the petition. filed through Attorney
F. S. Swindell. it is alleged the defend.
ants made certain collections and re-
fused to apply them as the company de-
sired. 1t is also set forth that the COM
pany owes about 81, 500 and that 1t is fear.
ed that unless a receiver is appointed the
assets may be wasted.
Suit for $4,000 was begun against the
proprietor OF Polls Theater by jeanne H.
Anderson. who alleges that as she was
entering the theater last April one OF the
ushers bumped into her. fracturing her
nose. NJ. D. Rosenberg is her attorney.
The will Of Alex McKerichar was filed
for probate yesterday. 1t directs that the
estate be divided equally between I'M
named children.
The will OF William F. Warrener. also
filed yesterday, leaves all to Richard NJ.
Parker, of this city, in trust. with direc-
tons to divide II as follows: One-half to
the widow, Madeline L. Warrener, in. lieu
Of dover; one-quarter to q sister, Mary
E. warrener. and the remaining one-haIf
to another sister, Caroline E. warrener.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
TWO FORMER REPORTERS
OF HERALD NOW ABROAD
Kenneth Reed Is Working on London
Daily and Ralph Benton Is Some
where" on Continent.

Two former members OF The Washing
ton Heraid's repOrtorial stan are now in
Europe, one attached to the correspond
ing department OF a big London daily.
Kenneth " Reed, formerly of New Jer-
sey. but lately Of this city. severed his
connection with The Herald only a
month ago for a European trip. He
sailed from Baltimore on a North Ger
man Lloyd liner, Koenigin Luise, which
was sunk Wednesday while laying mines,
by the British warship Amphion. which
in turn was sunk by a German cruiser
while engaged at similar work yesterday.
Mr.. Reed landed in Bremen.
A cable to a friend here yesterday
stated he had reached London and had
become a member OF local newspapers
reporting stan. Mr.. Reed is yet a mere
youngster.
His father. Lambert Reed. followed
him TO Europe. expecting to meet him
in Germany. They will yet probably meet
in London. Mrs Reed. the mother. is
summering in New Jersey.
The other newspaper man is Ralph
Benton. He went abroad since Mr.. Reed
did, reaching there about the time the
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
ANACOSTIA SOCIALISTS
DENOUNCE WAR WAVE
Speakers at Mass Meeting Advocate
International Peace Program. Pro-
hibiting Future Fighting.

Under auspices Of the Anacostia So
cialists an anti-war demonstration was
conducted last evening on the lawn at
1853 w street, and speakers deplored the
existing European war, condemned its
instigators. and advocated an internal
tional peace program, with the absolute
prohibition OF any future wars between
countries. The speakers Included Julian
Pierce, ]. Webb Richman, Rev. Martin
ODonaghue. Elmer E. Rogers and Will
lam " Mahoney.
Several OF the streets in Anacostia are
being regularly sprinkled under the di-
rection of street cleaning depart
ment. Thirteenth street, between Good
Hope road and Nichols avenue. has been
added to the list at the request OF the
Anacostia Citizens Association. When
the Improvement Of Nichols avenue Is be-
gun this street will receive practically
all of the traffic which now uses the
avenue.
Committees Of the various civic bodies
in Anacostia are endeavorinS TO secure
a portion OF the appropriation for su-
burban roads in the District bill for the
improvement of some Of the streets in
this section. Heretofore but very little
Of this fund has been used in Anacostia.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07

u. 5. MEN o WAR
ON Police DUTY
Every Outgoing Vessel viii
Be Inspected to Enforce.the
Neutrality Proclamation.
wARSHIPS LINE COAST
Any Merchantmen Carrying Contra
LINE COAST
Any Merchantmen Carrying Contra
band Goods Will Not Be Allowed
Clearance Papers.

i New York, Aug. 6.-Elaborate arrange
ments were made today by the United
/ States government TO prevent violation
of the Presidents neutrality proclama-
ton. The DEeadnought Florida has been
4 ordered to Quarantine with instruction
to rigidly inspect any vessel leaving this
4 port.
i Along the Atlantic seaboard. where
j smaller ships and less shipping are con-
1 cehtrated. torpedo and revenue cutters
j will do duty similar TO that OF the Flori-
da. The three miles OF water along the
entire Atlantic coast will be policed as
watchfully as though this country were
at war with another.
Edict from Washington.
Collector OF the port. Dudley Field
Malone today received these instructions
| from Washington:
Notify all steamship companies and
masters Immediately that no vessels will
be permitted to clear from New York
/ until they have filed their full manifests
and also that all outgoing foreign yes
sells will be subject to inspection Of their
papers and cargoes by United States
authorities within the territorial waters
OF the United States"
Immediately Collector Malone called a
conference Of consul generals represent
ing England, France. Austria. Servia,
formed them OF the Washington edict-
Armed guards will be stationed on all
piers at which vessels are loading. Every
piece OF cargo will be examined TO make
certain IL Is not a contraband Of war.
We shall be on watch continuously"
declared the collector.
"a complete manifest must be present
ed at the custom house and the master
OF the ship must answer any questions
to mn NJ hefnFa hR
will given his clearance papers.
To Be Inspected mt Quarantine.
When a boat has been given her clear
ance papers and leaves her pier she will
have on board a customs inspector in
uniform who will remain until an officer
from the Florida comes aboard at Quar-
antine. where every outbound and in
bound vessel must stop. II will then be
the naval officers responsibility TO either
pass the ship to sea or hold her in port.
in the event OF contraband being
found on a vessel the boat will be held
in port and the matter referred TO Wash
inGton."
1t is possible that this decision on the
part OF the government will prevent the
sailing OF the Red Star liner Vaderland
Saturday. The Vaderland is scheduled
to take 1900 Belgian reservists. Wash
ington will render a decision on this
point tomorrow.
In conformity with the instructions 10
vessels in this harbor and other points
the revenue cutter Androscoggin went
up to Bar Harbor, Me-. from Boston
today to inform Capt Polak. OF the
Kronprinzessin Cecilie that he must not
attempt to leave the place until he has
received proper Clearance papers.
The Mayflower has been ordered to
Hampton Roads on n similar GRAND.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Friday Specials IN
Women's Wash Skirts.

White Pique and Rice Cloth
Skirts, in the Russian tunic
style; well-ftting garments
splendidly made. Sizes to %
waist measure.
Special price, $1.00 each.
Also Is White Linon Skirts,
plain tailored style, showing ex-
ira fuliness. Sizes % to 2S
waist measure, in short lengths
only.
SOC each. Regularly 500.
And the following:
so White Pique Skirts. long and
short tunic models; sizes up to 81
waist; SI.s5 each. Were $2.50.
Third hOOr-G Il.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07

qutre a horse or four men to get them
from place 20 place and to operate them.
Then Germany IL weak in the air. but
strong on the sea
Russia is problematical. doubt II
any one in the world outside OF Russia
has any idea as to how she stands in
the way OF armament and general equip
ment She has the latest design of
machine guns, however. and have no
doubt but what she is up to the standard
In other respects. She got her lesson in
the war with the Japs and have no
doubt that she has taken heed from
that lesson and placed herself upon a
footing with the other nations Of Europe.
England undoubtedly has the great
est navy in the world. She has never
maintained a large standing army, as
she had no need for one. II need be.
however. she could undoubtedly muster
up a goodly-sized army from her vari-
Gus possessions. She has the wealth.
and that is one Of the principal factors
when 1t comes to winning or prolong-
ing a war.
AeropIanes Cheapest and Best.
My principal interest for a number of
years has been the aeroplane, and
cannot help reverting to the position OF
the several countries as regards fight
ing IN the air. Inc Dest way 10 put IL
before the unlnltiated. in order that he
may understand the advantage OF the
aeroplane over the dirigible. is to cite
the comparative cost For instance, the
government can have an aeroplane built
for between $500 and $1,000 To build a
dirigible costs at least 10000. and some
Of those constructed by Zeppelin cost
nearer $250.OO0 The aeroplane can easily
be concealed while on the ground. while
the dirigible can only be concealed when
II is debated.
THE aeroplane can maneuver more
rapidly and has many other favorable
attributes. The dirigible. on the other
hand, can only go up in certain kinds
Of weather and then takes miles of
space to turn. around in. One can very
plainly see Frances advantage from
this explanation.
Just how far Russia has gone in the
way OF aviation II is difficult TO say.
should not be surprised. however, II she
startled the world by her state of pre-
paredness in this direction. England is
fairly well equipped with aeroplanes. and
It would not take her long to improve
her condition. as she has every facility
for manufacturing them. shall watch
the success OF the aviators throughout
the war, as their work will, I believe.
warfare"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. Commander B. T. Bulmer. de
tached Milwaukee to Pittsburgh and
Oregon as executive officer.
Lieut.. H. L. Irwin, detached Isla do
Luzon. to Dubuque.
Lieut. Junior grade) Joseph Baer. de-
tached Isla de Luzon. to Dubuque.
Ensign Van Leer Kirkman, detached
Colorado, to Milwaukee.
Ensign w. f. Doyle, detached Mary
land to Annapolis.
Ensign J.. H. Brown. r.. detached
Georgia, to temporary duty Virgika.
Surg. II. A. Dunn. detached Atlantic
Reserve Fleet to naval Hospital, Phil
PAST Assistant Surg 'Tharos Harlan.
detached Receiving Ship at Norfolk, Va.
TO Marine Brigade. Vera Cruz.
Past Assistant Surg. T. w. Reed. to
Receiving Ship. Norfolk, Va
Past Assistant Surg. w. H. Common, de-
tached Isla de Luzon. to Dubuque.
Past Assistant Paymaster r. W. Clark,
detached Isla de Luzon, to Dubuque.
Assistant Paymaster r. c. Reed, de-
tached Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts,
to Tennessee.
Rear Admiral r. B. Bradsford. u. s.
N. retired. died at Chelsea. Mass, Au-
MARINE CoRPs
Capt. L. P. Pinkston, retired from July
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Women's Dress Dept.

IL Taffeta Silk Dresses, in black,
tan, Copenhagen, mahogany and
cerise; some in styles especially
suitable for evening wear; others
for street or afternoon. Original
prices. 1855 to $500. Reduced to
$3.50 each.
Tanfeta Silk Dresses. in navy.
wistaria, taupe and black: for aft
ernoon,- street or travelling wear
Original prices, $500 and $3.50.
Reduced to $1,000 each.
IL Wide-striped Wolfe Dresses;
sheer quality materials: box-plaited
skirts. pleated under-rufle; colors.
lavender. navy, and rose. Reduced
from $500 to 312.s5 each.
FRIDAY REDUCTIONS IN
LINEN COAT DRESSES.
IS Linen Crash Dresses, in the
serviceable coat style. buttoning
down front; skirt made with pep
lum. In linen color, rose, blue, pink,
green. and lavender. Sizes l6 to Sc.
Reduced to 1926 each.
Regularly $3.50.
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Wooowaroa 1otbrop
Is New York-WASHINGToN-Pa
REMNANT DAY
Women's Suit Department.

10 Suits; gabardine, wool pop
lin, serge, Bedford cord, and
novelty crepe, in black and re-
seda green; sizes "a to Al
$3.50 each. Were up to $500.
Is Suits of serge, wool pop
lin, gabardine, Bedford cord,
and crepe, in navy blue, Copen-
hagen, black and violet; sizes "a
to A; $500 each. Were up to
$500.
10 Suits of serge, wool crepe,
and Shepherd checks, in black,
navy, gray, violet, and black
and-white checks; sizes "a, Sc
and SO $1,000 each. Have been
selling up to $3.50.
7 Linen Suits, in white, tan,
violet, and pink; sizes "a, So and
A; $1,000 each. Have been
selling up to $3.50.
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-07

whether active or retired, to refrain from
public comment of any kind upon the
military or political situation on the
other side of the water. / will be Obliged
IL you would let them know that the re-
quest and advice come from me. II
seems to me highly unwise and improper
that officers OF the army and navy of
the United States should make any public
utterances to which any color Of political
or military criticism can be given where
other nations are involved.
Cordially and gratefully yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
Charles Normandy. of westbn. Miss.
has sold for $3.50 a diamond which he
found in the gizzard Of a chicken which
he raised and killed on his farm.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
DANES ARE MOBMIzING.

Copenhagen. Aug. 6.-Though 1t is be-
lieved Denmark will be able to remain
strictly neutral, partial mobilization is
proceeding. The expectation OF foods
was prohibited today.
Dowager Empress Marie. Of Russia,
left yesterday afternoon for st. Peters
burg via Malmoe and Stockholm. As she
will proceed through Finland. she viii
row.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Friday Special in
CoIored Silk Parasols.

A small lot of Colored Silk
Parasols, sharply reduced for
quick disposal. Colors are light
blue, pink, and lavender.
Reduced to 75c each.
Regularly $500.
Main hoor-G St entrance
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Friday Specials IN
Black Silk Umbrellas.

Women's Black Twilled Silk
Umbrellas, 26 inch; finished
with ebonine and natural wood
handles.
Special price, $500 each.
Women's Black Silk Umbrel-
las, mission and ebonine handles,
silver trimmed.
Special price, $500 each.
Main hOOr-G st. entrance.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Extraordinary Friday
Offerings IN Linens and
White Goods.

so High-grade and Handsome
Sample Table Cloths. from the noted
firm Of ]. N. Richardson, Sons a
Owden. Made OF the best quality
damask; sizes 2x2 and 2x2h yards
slightly soiled.-
= $2.65 to $500 each.
Worth fully IA to 1-3 more.
1874 dozen Seconds OF Turkish
Bath Towels; very small defects.
6 for $50.
80 dozen Huck Towels, subject 70
slight imperfections; will afford ex-
cellent service.
$1.35, $1.65 and $500 half doz,
Worth fully one-third more.
case Sheer Striped and Plaid
Muslin; excellent quality.
& 121zc yard. Regularly zoe.
500 yards I5-inch Sheer French
Lawns
15c yard. Regularly 25c.
$50 yards 27-inch White Ratine
Crepe.
Csc yard. Regularly Soc.
Ea,o,d 6,1--E1s~.nfh Et
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
BRITISH PATROL IN GULF.

Key West. Fla. Aug. 6.-The steamer
Sioux, owned by the Standard OIL Com
pany, but flying the German flag, put In
here today to escape capture by a Brit
ish warship which she reported patrolling
the Gulf OF Mexico. The Sioux would
be valuable prize as she is a new
steamer
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
WILSON SEALS LIPS OF
ARMY-NAVY OFFICERS
President Tells Secretaries to Request
All in Service to Refrain from
Commenting on War.

President Wilson yesterday took steps
to shut on all comment from officers
OF the army and navy. either active or
retired, on the European conflict. He
addressed the following letter 20 secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels and Score
tary of War Garrison:
write to suggest that you request
and advise all officers Of the service
The Washington herald., 1914-08-07
Friday Special Clearance
Fine Lace Curtains.
French Handmade White

kenalSSance SurtaInS:
5 pairs $1,000 quality, $3.50 pair
5 pairs $3.50 quality, $500 pair
3 pairs $3.50 quality, $14 pair
I pairs Arabian color, regularly
$9.5O-$6.50 pair.
Imported Duchess and Venice
Lace Curtains, in ivory tones.
4 pairs $3.50 quality, $3.50 pair
Z pairs $3.50 quality, $3.50 pr.
6 pairs $1,000 quality, $500 pr.
Many other equally attractive
items not mentioned.
40 pairs Madras Curtains, in
cream grounds, with colored
cross stripes of green, pink,
brown, and light blue.
Csc pair. Were $1.00.
Fourth hoor-G II.