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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
Our Telegraph Is Clacking News of War! Forget
This Note Stuff! War! What Is 1.-THE Real Thing

Washington: Bryan al his desk at 10 this
morning When he entered his office he handed his hat
TO Eddie Savoy the doorkeeper The doorkeeper hadn't
expected To the secretary OF this morning lie
was surprised that he dropped the hat Bryan stumbled
over H. The premier "haggard and pale"
lie stayed but few minutes. As he was leaving,
Counselor Lansing his temporary successor. entered
IL was embarrassing moment for both.
They nodded. smiled waved their hands and Bryan
departed.
Washington again: President Wilson left the White
House shortly before II. lie accompanied BY a
secret service operative. lie for drive party
OF tourists him and cheered lie bowed and smiled.
Trivial stuff
"Clackcty yclack" :" shouted the wire Came then news
of graver import tho lacking official confirmation.
II the kaser's reply President Wilson's note
should be blunt refusal abandon submarine war
are on the merchant marine. what will Daniels do,
Daniels. secretary Of the navy'
Daniels - known 10 share Bryan's views arbitra-
ton Like Bryan. he is paccst II is said I'm we'll
informed circles that Daniels. too. may resign.
Berlin Carl " Ackerman. United Press man.
learns that government has warned American bust
in Berlin stop all buying and
their funds until the conclusion Of the negotiations be-
tween Berlin and Washington
This has ugly look.
Clamorous Washington Wilson stands
firm. lie emphasizes the doctrine oi protection for
Americans wherever they GO
Then London shouldcrcd Washington of the way.
London: The newspapers interpret the resignation
Of Bryan meaning that Wilson's is firm that
tssay result.
Berlin Ambassador Gerard has sent To Foreign
Minister Iagow scrapbook containing clippings
from American newspapers showing the sentiment OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
MERCY
TOLEo FRANK

ATLANTA. June s.--The Georgia
state prison commission today re-
fused to recommend that the gov.
ernor commute Leo NJ Franks
sentence from death to life impris
onment. The commission's juris-
dictiou in the case ends with this
decision. and II Is now up to the
governor The commission has
only power to recommend. the gov.
ernor has sole authority to grant
clemency.
Gov. John N. Slaton must
now say whether Frank shall
hano AZ the murderer OF Mary
phaqsn or shall spend tn. rest
OF his days on the prison farm
AZ MiIiedoeviifs.
Now Up to Governor
Frank has lost point by the
commission decision. for u ts Gus.
tomary. aitho not obligatory, for
the executive to act az the commits
sion recommends.
The adverse recommendation
was Immediately forwarded 10 the
governor. Commissioners Rainey
and Davidson voted against grant
ing the appeal Commissioner Pat.
terson voted in favor OF committing
the sentence.
Sentenced to Die June ~
Should the governor refuse to In,
terfere with the jury's verdict and
also refuse to respite the prisoner.
until the succeeding governor
takes office on June 25, Frank will
nang on June %.
Should the governor respite
Frank. he would probably allow
him 30 days. which would place the
date OF execution on the 22nd OF
July.
Some time between June 2b, the
day Gov. elect Nat G. Harris takes
the oath OF office. and July 22. an
appeal TO the new governor for
would he made.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
BRYAN'S LAST
DAY IN OFFICE

WASHINGTON. June Sec
ressry Bryan said his official
farewell a. the White House at
1880 today. There was no res.
son. he said. why ne might not
call later In . personal capacity.
The retiring secretary walked
from the state department 20
the White House, where Pres-
dent Wilson and Secretary
Tunulty awaited him.
From the White House Bryan
went TO photographers. where
he sat for q picture. and then
returned 20 his home.
Bryan Receives Reporters
Before going 10 the White House
Bryan said goodbye TO the officials
and employees Of the department.
Bryan seemed depressed and
weighted by sadness as he bade the
newspaper men goodbye. Ills
voice was subdued. his face gray
and deeply lined. and he was
dressed almost In funeral garb.
Il have no news" he said, with q
half smile. II will talk about any
thing this afternoon" he continued.
placing his arms about nearby news.
paper men in friendly fashion. and
walked with them from the corridor
into his office.
Compares Himself 20 a Hen
There he leaned against his desk
with his legs swung over one corner
The secretary paused and sighed
but broke the tension by saying
did any OF you ever see hen
NJ night trying to cover up her
Did she seem fussy and
irritableg
II have felt like that hen Mt times
I have tried to keep a number OF
secrets covered, and
sometimes have been cross and Ir
ritable. But you don't question the
hens good Intentions. and hope
YOU will not question mine"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09

the American people with relation the torpedoing Of
the Lusitania.
What is the sentiment in this country reflected
newspapers II is. Stand by the president" who
has told Germany that Americans viii be protected
wherever they 90.
This too has ugly look.
For my part" said the city hall reporter. II adj
nre Bryan for being willing sacrifice office for prin
cipe but ! think he's mistaken. You can't arbitratc
with who has amuck or with nation, either.
"If we 60 to war" said the cub reporter I'm going
enlist. ! wonder what is like who is
in the thick Of it."
We all wondered
CYNTHIA Grey had entered the big from her
hole-in the wall and was listening She has copy,
Open OF Golfers. She shows reproduction OF
photograph under the caption, "Climpscs OF Nar-Mad
Europe"
The picture shows battle Grodno, north
Of Warsaw
The Germans and Russians had been fighting hand
io-liand
a misdireced she'll burst among them, killing friensS
and ioes alike
Its fine picture. and full of detail
You know by looking a it just how those soldiers
see their twisted broken bodies You their
flesh
The corpscs all crumpled up They lie as they
fell, in grotesque positions There dark spots
the earth They blood pools.
In the lower right-hand corner You hand
and forearm You see the wrist band OF sweater.
1t isn't regulation garment It's fine sweater,
such vile a mother might knit for husband
who going
Il THINK" SAID CYNTHIA GREY, THAT
WAR MUST BE SOMETHING LIKE THAT"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
By Fred l.. Boalt

BAD MAN, made by whisky was running
A amuek. shooting up neghborhood somewhere
don't know where.
enough people he would break newspapers and
so acquire neeting near-fame.
We would have printed the story OF the bad mans
exploit If much bigger had crowded il off the
wire AS il turned out the bad had his trouble for
his pains
We don't know where il happened. how many
innocent bystanders slain or what happened to
the bad The interrupted story fell 10 the floor
tramped and forgotten.
Later the lanior swept il up with other rubbish
and chueked it in the waste basket.
The bad mans story interrupted late yesterday.
The telegraph operator showed sheet OF flimsy
thru hts little window and shouted to the managing
editor.
"Bryan's resigned"
The managing editor and the staff instantly
galvanized into furious action We got ont extra.
We beat the town
This morning | believe. the only the
staff who has any curiosity what became oi the
bad who tried 10 shoot up neighborhood
where other
The nations premier has resigned What docs !,
mean War;
Between editions discussing the prospect.
Ever since the commencement of tho war in Europe,
We have argued the theory OF How about the
actualty OF war;
The telegraph soundcr keeping up constant
cattcr. The operator. fast he with his typewriter.
can scarce keep up with It,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09

That is what | hope TO ac-
complish. II | can convince the
people that my plan will aid In
preserving peace, they can let the
fact be known and then the presi.
dent can adopt new methods.
You see. my position was mich
different from that of the other
ministers. They merely voted TO
approve the note. But had to
sign II, could not do this when
| believed its proposals were not
the methods | believed should ha
used"
Those closest to him declare,
however. that he will appeal to the.
people to line up their congressman
to defeat any movement for war
President Wilson and the retir-
ing secretary conversed In the
most friendly fashion for ten min
utes in the blue room of the White
House today.
When Bryan, extending his hand,
arose to go. both exclaimed In tho
same breath. God bless you.
Bryan's voice was husky and his
eyes were wet as ne bsde farewell
to the l5o officials and employees
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
STANDS PAT
IN Note TO GERMANY
BY John Edwin Nevin

WASHINGTON June sFacns the crisis in American his
President Wilson today standing firm the policy that there shall be
n surrender of Amrica
No what the be- he prepared mphize the
protection for Americans wherever they
sec o a 1880 today
Lansing said note be forwarded to Berlin m.
resignation Bryan accepted by the president late yesterday
in with Germany
The Robert Lansing secretary of is affixed the
of will effective
ment o way o the German foreign office
of
the presidents
which is a
will do what crystalline the sentiment of the country behind the
Wilson,, said "As
gnns the president did feel he could change his position That
to entirely
But of
be adopted the nation keep ouN
of war;.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09
HOW LANE WOULD
REPLACE SALOON

EVERETT. June a.-The estab.
lishment OF number OF buildings
where transient and homeless men
may congreeate when the saloons
close In this state next January. was
discussed by Representative w. u
Lane of Seattle. In an address Wed
nesday at the charities conference
here. He proposed the installing OF
smoking rooms. pool and billiard
tables. libraries. lunch rooms and
auditoriums In these buildings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09

When deputy sheriff brought Harry Alien from the
city the county JAIL day last week and "hm
to the matron OF the womens department the
said
Il guess you've the wrong place"
But he hadn't. Harry" dresses mems clothes he
looks and acts like But he nevertheless
His" is Nell Pickercl Nell has been in Jail lot
of times and in lot of jas for that matter but she
the matron had never happened to before
few later the matron blushng rosiIy cxcan-
ed: My goodness. Nell. know how search women
but | don't know how to search your
Nell is 81. The police say she is bad She has worn
mems clothes practically all her life She has
times without number often for stealing.
She has been cowboy, a bartender and miner in her
time She is pool sIcker" o merit. She takes her
liquor man-iashion and like When the police
pick her up there is always short brisk fight weltei
weight she has punch in either hand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09

tryihs 10 understand her daughter.
She is as puzzled as a hen that has
hatched out a duckling.
Nell is in jail for "yagrancy." The
law cannot compel her to put on
petticoats. She isn't masquerading
as a man. She doesn't wear petit.
coats part OF the time and trousers
the rest OF the time She doesn't
tell any body she is a man. She
wears trousers because she wants
to" and she calls herself Harry
Allen" for the same reason.
Visitors to the Jail are
shocked to see lone "man"
among the women prisoners.
strutting about with "hIs"
hands In "hls" pants pockets,
or hooking "his" thumbs In
"his" suspenders, or adjusting
"his" tie. HE" has a nice taste
In ties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-09

She Is cigaref smoker, out en-
Joys cigar.
Several years ago Nell was EN-.
ployed as bouncer in a combination
saloon and dance hall In Spokane.
Another time she was Indicted for
bootiegging on the Spokane Indian
reservation.
Heart-crushing 10 one Of
Nelrs accomplishments.
Two girls have committed
suicide for love Of her. GertIe
eannueIs shot herself In the
esmple when "Hsrry" failed to
chow up at the church. Hazel
Walters left a note, ~ love you,
Harry tho you are . living
Iie," and hurled herself off
cliff At Madrona park when she
made the discovery that
"Hsrryv was woman.
When Nell was arrested this
last time, the police found her
In saloon in company with
man and two girls, drinking.
Neither the man nor the girls
suspected that Nell was not a
man.
Nell started wearing trousers
when she was a little girl. The
bicycle craze was new. Nell had a
bicycle. For ease In riding she put
on apir Of boys short pants. No
body was shocked
She has worn trousers ever
since.
Probably she Is in revolt against
that law OF society which says
women must confine their legs In
cllnging. hamperng petticoats, tho
the reason she gives for wearing
mems clothes ls the typical won.
ans rcason--'B Because want e"
Somewhere In the background is
Q husband OF whom nothing IL
known Nell has a son ls years
Old. He IL IN Alaska
Nell's mother lives In Seattle
She r. woman of refinement. A
thorciy womanly woman, and Nell's
eccentricities 'and waywardness
grisvs her. She long ago gave up
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Evening star., 1915-08-15
"ODIVA.-

American Red Cross expert. and an ex-
hibit in the promenade lounge of appli-
ances for life-saving used by the
United States life-saving bureau.
Heralded as 1.-The supreme European
novelty" "Mysteria" will be given its
Washington premiere. following it's ap-
pearance at the Keith Palace of New
York city. The question is whether the
figures. which appear on the stage in
little plays, pantomimes. dances and
funmaking, are living beings or not.
1t is said to be a sensational marvel
Other attractions will be Henry Lewis
in a new brand of "A Vaudeville Cock
tail'; Eunice Burnham and Charles
Irwin In "A Song Sketch at the Piano"
Fremont Benton and company. includ-
ing Billy Gaxton. in the farcical
Handkerchief No. 15"; La France and
Bruce. blackface disputants in "The
Argument; Sue Smith, the character
singer; Ell Rey Sisters, in dances on
roller skates: the pipe organ recitals
and the Pathe news pictorial.
At 8 and Sis pm. today vaudeville
concerts will be given, the attractions
being Edwards Davis and company
Robert Emmett Keane. Lillian Herlein
and the other numbers of last weeks
bill.
Evening star., 1915-08-15
Resorts-Excursions.
Glen Echo Park.

Concerts by Sol Minister, the Wash
ington conductor, and his own military
band, will be the attraction at Glen
Echo Park this afternoon and evening.
These concerts are arranged especially
for the benefit of those who are unable
to get out to the park during the
week. The concerts will be at $50.
$50, 7:30 and $50 pm
The dancing contests attracted wide
attention last week. Not only was there
an unusually large number Of specta-
tors, but the number of entries for the
prize dancing was exceptionally large.
Glen Echo is especially attractive at
this season of the year. The picnic
groves as well as the shary hooks
along the canal. are especially fitted
for outing-luncheon or suppers. With
many attractions and amusements ar
ranged especially for small children.
the grounds are well fitted for days
family outing.
Admission is free every day and
evening, and, in addition. there are
free movies shown in the evening.
Evening star., 1915-08-15
defensive purpose
Strengthen German Cause.

q
defensive purpose
Strengthen German Cause.
"The publication Of the secret reports
of Belgian ministers found in the ar
chives of Brussels" says the Overseas
News Agency, has caused an immense
| sensation and deepens the certitude
In Germany that an impartial observer
| ought to share the views of German
diplomatists.
THE Nord Deutsche Allgemeine
Zeitung, which is publishing the docu-
ments. says the Belgian charge
| d'affaires in Dondon on April IL, 1907.
wrote:
King Edwards visit made to his
royal nephew in Caragena had as it's
| main object to try to strengthen the
bonds that unite Spain with Great
| Britain. and to diminish as much as pos
sible German influence in Madrid
The ministers of Belgium at Berlin
connrmed this idea. writing. April Is.
THE King of Enelands visit to the
| King of Spain is one maneuver In the
campaign for Germany's isolation. which
his majesty, Edward VII, conducts per-
sonally and with equal tenacity and sue
cess"
| The main weapon in the campaign of
| the English press, the newspaper
says. is thus arraigned by the Belgian
minister at London, Count Lalaing, on
May "a. 1907:
Blames the yellow Press"
ga certain kind of press known here
under the name of yellow press is
largely responsible for the hostile feel
ing between the two nations, but what
could be expected of newspaper mer
| IL ~
cliffe}1the editor of the Daily Graphic
and the Weekly Dispatch. who said in
an interview to the Matin:
| "Yes, we detest the Germans cor
daily. They make themselves odious
in the whole of Europe. l shall not
| admit that my paper prints the slight
should not like to see anything pub
lished that might be pleasant to the
Germans"
"'This same editor in 1899 attacked
who intended to boycott the Paris
fair. and wrote:
"'"The French have succeeded in
convincing John Bull that they are his
bitter enemies. England has hesitated
a long time between Germany and
France, but it always has valued the
German character, while it finally feels
| contempt for France. A cordiale en-
| tente with her next neighbor cannot
| exist. Enough of France, which has
neither courage nor political honor"
German Intentions Peaceful.
"The Belgian minister's" the Overseas
News Agency says. State in the docu-
ments found that Germany's intentions
were peaceful. The Belgian minister
at Berlin, May 30, 1907, said:
England ought to know that a
German attack. even in the very re-
mote future, is actually impossible. On
the contrary, Germany has everything
to fear, since for centuries England
has been accustomed to destroy the
naval forces Of foreign nations as soon
as they arrived at a certain important
position. After Holland, France has
known this. Then it was the turn OF
Denmark, whose ships were destroyed
Evening star., 1915-08-15

THE Secret Orchard" photoplay
based on the novel of the same name
by Agnes and Egerton Castle. The
cast includes Theodore Roberts. Cleo
Ridgley, Carlyle Blackwell and Mar
jorie Daw. a fourteen-year-old miss.
Diane, daughter of one of the Parf-
sian demimonde and the heroine Of
'The Secret Orchard is placed in a
convent by her mother that she may
escape the pitfalls of the Paris envi-
ronment. Leaving the convent, she falls
into the hands of the Duke of Cluny,
whose wife, unknown to the duke. sub
sequently takes the girl into her home.
Recognition between the duke and
Diane is further complicated by love
affair between the girl and a young
American naval officer. Stirring scenes
lead to the climax.
Elsie Janis will be pictured in
Nearly a Lady" the last three days of
the week. 1t is film comedy written
by Miss Janis herself. and is said to
be a masterpiece of humor.
Next weeks photoplay features will
include Helene of the North," in
which Marguerite Clark is pictured in
unique impersonation the first
four days of the week. and 'The Mar
riage of Kitty the familiar comedy
of the legitimate stage. in which Fan
ME Ward is pictured. Miss Ward was
seen in Madame President" at the Ma
tional Theater last season.
Evening star., 1915-08-15

OILS will not reopen week
from tomorrow, as originally
announced. The decorators Will
have completed their work,
probably. but the management
~. decided while it is improving and
beausfyins the theater to do 1t thor
ou1blv New ideas. TOO have been sug'
eested, and when the house is opened
1o the public Monday, August so. as is
now contemplated. it will be found IN
deed to have been made over.
=
The new color scheme will be rose and
old gold The draperies will be changed to
harmonic with the walls, and new cush-
ions will be found in the broad, COM
Portable chairs which always have been
a feature of the house. A new carpet
of deep rose color. a rose-colored velour
curtain that cost $500, and a handsome
ly furnished lounge and reception room
for players and playsoers. with re-
freshment parlor. in white and gold.
will be some of the new attractions.
The modern stage which is being in
stalled will be one of the most impor-
tant of the behind the scenes improve
ments.
The personnel of the new company
will be another story to be told when
Manager Cone descends from his en-
thusiasm over the New Polls" to a con-
servative level where he can talk of
plays and players for the coming sea-
son in other than the most superlative"
language.
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The Gayety. too. has been making eX-
tensiye Improvements for its new sea-
son of burlesque, which opens tomor-
row, under its new manager, Harry
o. Jarboe, who, though not born on
the stage" has been in close touch
with things theatrical long time.
For six years ne has been the chief
lieutenant of retiring Manager George
NJ. Peck During that time he has won
wide popularity with the local patrons.
He began his real career in the box
Office, and he received his latest promo
tion to a managership after he had
earned the reputation of being one of
the best treasurers in the Columbia
burlesque- circuit.
OF the theater. Mr.. Jarboe says:
For over a month workmen have
been putting the house in the best
condition possible. and from pit to
dome. inside and outside, it is 'spick
and span Besides a new roof, a new
curtain. and a dozen new scenic drops,
we shall have a new treasurer. Frank
NJ. Ford. scion of famous theatrical
family, son of John T. Ford of Balti-
more and grandson of the late John T.
Ford. one of the big figures in Ameri-
can theatrical history.
"Our attractions? The best there are
In burlesque will describe them. for
the Columbia burlesque circuit stands
for that, and that only. Yes, there is
another important matter. The Gayety
will present burlesque entertainment
that the most fastidious may enjoy
without compunction. for We are cater
ing to woman as well as to man. Every
one of the shows undergoes double
censorship, with the prime object of
eliminating every feature which does
not contribute to wholesome and en-
joyable entertainment
Evening star., 1915-08-15

without the least provocation by Ad-
miral Nelson. after having entered the
port Of Copenhagen as a friend:
at Berlin, criticisins under date Of
June 8. 1907, the English press cam
paign, wrote:
The Times leads in the campaign of
calumny and defamation. Its Berlin
correspondent, who has every oppor-
tunity for obtaining better informa-
tion, stirs up English hatred against
the Germans by pretending that the
imperial government has ambitious
plans. whose Stiffness Is manifest, and
by attributing to Germany's govern
ment dark intrigues of which 1t never
has had a thought.
France in British Net.
| The Overseas News Agency says
France in the meantime was thrown into
the English campaign. Count Lalaing. the
Belgian minister at London, June II. 1907,
writing:
~"1n order to prepare for the moment
| against dangers that probably exist only
! in her imagination or perhaps in order to
strengthen her position as one OF the lead
ers of inner politics. France accepts the
| debt of gratitude which will appear heavy
| If one day England unveils the ambitions
for which she intends to use the forces
| that she now has assembled around her
self
| 1.-The Belgian minister at Berlin. June
%. 1907. wrote:
| ""These measures of precaution taken
against imaginary dangers are Of a char
acter to cause and stimulate in nations the
idea that Germany is the aggressive power
against whose enterprises other nations
must unite. The harm would not be SO
very great If these treaties Of alliances
would be merely superf1uous, but they
compromise the cause of peace