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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
Little Storle,
10 Bedtime
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS.
Copyright, 1915. by J. G. Lloyd)
Peter Rabbit and Johnny
Chuck Help.

That this is true there's no denying
There's nothing in the world like trying.
Then sometimes you find a way of do
ing the thing you want to do without
knowing it just as Peter Rabbit did.
Peter wanted to do something for Farmer
Browns boy in return for the things
he had done for the people of the Green
Meadows and the Green Forest Jenny
Wren and Welcome Robin and Tiny the
Warbler and a lot more of the feathered
band were hard at work killing the bugs
and worms in the Old Orchard, and the
berry patch and the garden so that the
fruit and the vegetables might have a
chance to grow. Old Mr.. Toad and
Jimmy Skunk were helping, too. They
were all doing it for Farmer Browns
boy because he had done so much to
make life better and happier for the
little people of the Green Meadows and
the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool and
the Old Orchard.
But Peter doesn't like bugs and worms,
and so he couldn't help. And he couldn't
think of any other way to help 1t had
made him feel very uncomfortable and
uneasy. He had been talking about it
with little Mrs. Peter over in the dear
Old Briar patch when he noticed Red
tail the Hawk sailing high up in the sky
and right away it popped into Peters
head that the workers in the Old Or
chard might be SO busy that they would
forget to keep watch. Off he started,
lipperty -lipperty-lip, as fast as he could
go for the Old Orchard Sure enough
everybody was SO busy hunting for bugs
and worms that no one was watching
for danger.
Such a racket as those birds were MAX
ing! Peter wondered how they ever did
any work with their tongues going at
such a rate But they did and they were
so busy that no one even noticed Peter.
He glanced over his shoulder and he saw
that Redtail was headed straight for the
Old Orchard. He had heard the noise
and was coming to see what it was all
about Peter thumped the ground as hard
as ever he could by way of warning.
Nobody noticed him. He thumped and
thunled and at last Jenny Wren spled
him.
Hello, Peter. Why aren't you doing
something for Farmer Browns boy?' said
she.
Peter just turned and pointed up in the
sky, for he was so out Of breath from
running that he couldn't speak. Jenny
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Swedish Army Developed.
of the Associated Press.


LONDON July 1.-THE Swedish: army
has been considerably developed since
the beginning of the European war.
according to 4 correspondent OF the
Exchange Telegraph Company II Is
officially announced that Sweden now
has $4,000 regulars and $4,000 land
sturmers Supplies of ammunition
and war material have been brought
up to date. and the Swedish military
writer's state that the army has never
before stood at such high point or
efficiency. Five thousand new officers
and commissioned officers havs'
been appointed, and all old soldiers
have been called up for course fof
supplemental training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
German Interest in U. S. Note,

BERLIN, July 81. by wireless to Say
willie, y. Y. German papers print
without comment letters and press dis
patches concerning President Wilson's
forthcoming note to Germany on sub
marine warfare.
Occasionally a paper remarks that the
world is gradually becoming accus-
toned to the attempts of the British
press TO act as Americas mentor and
prescribe for the President the tone and
text of his notes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

mouth, and she was grave and quiet. She
was like Granny Worth, her mother said.
What kind of woman was Granny
WORTH" she asked. suddenly.
Mrs. Keever sighed. She was the best
woman that ever lived. but she hadn't a
mite of talent. My gifts all come from
pas side of the house"
Leely's eyes looked far away. I'm
going to be good woman, too she
said, solemniy. And some day maybe
l Shall have a home to be good in
year later Mrs. Keever wrote to her
daughter saying rather bitterly that they
were down and cutters at last and were
giving up the stage forever. Mr.. keever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

had borrowed a little money and was
going into the movie business. He would
take the tickets, she would sell them;
they had hired man to run the lantern
md they wanted Leely to play the piano.
There was something she could do at last.
Leely gave up school and Joined her
parents For three years she played in
various moving picture places. for they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
Can a Millionaire's Son Make
Good?

ffxV7 HAT does it all amount to- said a million
w aire to friend who had complimented him
on his business success what does it all amount to
when your is foo?'
Not all monares' sons are fools by any means;
but the problem of handing down fortune to your
children without running the children is tremendous
Maybe you'll be glad you not millionaire
when you have read this article by Burton ]. Hen
drick.
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Gave Lieutenant 500 a Month.

Lieut.. Tobin. I agreed to give him
500 month, and paid the money about
the first of each month"
The witness said he remembered when
Mrs. Hope l.. McEldowney of Lacrosse,
Wis, was swindled out of $15.Ioo by
clairvoyantS. BertSChe identified draft
for $1,000 given by Mrs. McEldowney
TO James Ryan. one of the clairVoyantS.
at the time she was defrauded. The
witness said he deposited the draft to
his credit in order to protect Ryan in
Sc of trouble. BertSche said he told
the defendant. Walter O'Brien, in adj
vance about Mrs. McEldoW case.
Bertsche said that on one occasion
Walter O'Brien complained he was not
getting enough money, that other clair
voyants had offered him 81 900 a month
for protection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

looked and saw old Redtaii very near
now. OF course she understood the dan
ger right away. In an instant her shrill
voice was giving warning. By the time
old Redtail had reached the Old Orchard
not bird was to be seen not a sound
was to be heard. 1t was as still as IL
there never had been a bird in the Old
Orchard. Redtail circled over the trees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
'F|XER' TELLS
OF BR|B|NG POLICEMEN
G. P. Bertsche Reveals on Witness
Stand How Protection Was
, Given to Swindlers.

CHICAGO. July 22.-Further details
of the alleged protection of the clair
voyant and wire-taprarS' ring by mem
bers of the police department. who are
accused of having shared in the profits
Of the swindling operations We're given
by Christian +. Bertsche. politician.
saloonkeeper and confessed hNer
when he resumed testimony yesterday in
the trial of former Detective Sergts
William Eean and Walter o'Brien,
charged with having accepted brihes
Bertsche said he frequently made tours
of inspection of the clairvoyant par
lors and wre-tappers headquarters
which were operating under police pro
lection
Bertsche said he had known former
Police Lieut.. Tobin ten wears. and that
one day the police official came to HIM
and asked to have a clairvoyant known as
Carlos de Alvandros taken care of. Tobln
is under indictment.
FL told Tohin that | did not want
anything to do with his friend. but that
/ would take care of him." said Bertsche.
''Take of whom -
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Bertsche Admits Perjury.

Wholesale perjury was admitted by
Bertsche during his cross examination.
He said he had lied at his own trial to
save the two defendants and former
Capt. john J. Halpin. former Lieut.. John
III. Tobin and others who he said were
participa ting in the proceeds of the
swndles penetrated by the ''Clairvoyant
trust
AT my trial for operating a confidence
game" Bertsche said. Il testified that
did not pay the police for protection.
/ testified here that l did pay the police
for the protection. | told the truth here
/ lied at my trial and | did it to save
the skins of the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

two or three times and then with
scream of disappointment flew away
No sooner was he gone than out came
all the birds from their hiding places and
began chattering and working just as
before. But Jenny Wren took time to
hurry over and thank Peter for his warn
ing. 1t gave Peter an idea. Johnny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
"What Shall | Do When |
Can't Sleep"

TTOW often have you asked that question? sub
/ scriber asked DR.. Edwin F. Bowers for his adj
vice and his answer is published in next Sunday
Magazine Every week DR.. Bowers answers the
most interesting health question recelved-one of
the ten little features that make Sunday Maya
zine worth while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
tween the officers on the hilltop-the

tween the officers on the hilltop-the
brains of the battery-and the guns
themselves, a hundred yards away. For
the man who fires never sees the mark;
he merely sets an instrument in ac-
cordance with directions received by
telephone. A hundred yards back of
the line a detachment of the Signal
Corps has erected a field wireless sta
ton, by which communicat ton with a
base of supplies thirty miles to the
rear may he maintained. All of these
communications are as perfect and as
up-to-date as any that could be found
upon a European battlefield
Back of the line of guns a ladder
forty feet high has been erected and
braced with guy wires. From the top
of this an officer is scanning the hori-
do with the military situation, how
ever. He is merely making sure that
no wandering automobile or farm
wagon is on the line of fire. When all
is safe a range officer in the vicinity
of the targets will send up smoke
bomb.
Meantime the officers of the staff are
eagerly scanning panoramic photo
graph of the supposed enemyS position.
This photograph was made Il few hours
before by the official photographer OF
the Signal Corps. and is one of the very
newest developments in artillery work.
being far more exact and graphic than
any map that could possibly be drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
Women in the War Countries

THEY are doing all the work the men used to do;
it is on their shoulders that the heaviest burden
of theswar is laid. In two pages of pictures in our
next Sunday Magazine you'll see for yourself what
war means to the women who are left behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
The SCHOOL OF FIRE
II.-Batteries in Action.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

ReveilIe at Tobyhanna sounds al $50
in the morning. From the long lines of
Khaki tents swarm khaki-clad men.
There is a noise of shouting and splash
ing in tin basins. and then the ranks
form in front of the mess shack. each
man armed with cup and plate, eager
for his morning chow
AT the officers mess things are Il Bit
more Ieisurely, but no less business
like. Breakfast, which is very good,
as are all meals at the School of Fire.
is served in d temporary building,
which is the dining hall for the rceu-
lar militia officers and their guests. The
talk is all of problems and ranges and
height OF burst, for good artillery
officer is. above all. a good t"chnician.
His profession is as complicated and as
exact as that Of "A civil engineer, and
he is wi holly absorbed in it
BY o'clock the batteries are under
way. led by the colonel and his staff Of
militia officers and regular instructors.
+ Battery hill is the destination At
a hard trot the long lines OF guns and
caissons rattle over the rocky noun
tain roads, giving the green recruit
perched ON the timber seat such Il
shaking up as he never dreamed of
The position chosen for defense is "A
grassy hilltop. LOOKING across ~ide,
timbered valley of the Poconos. Far
away on the opposite mountainside
diligent search with a spyglass reveals
little brown and gray specks, barely
visible among the second growth forest
These are the canvas targets and they
represent infantry. or batteries in posi-
ton, as the case may ne. They are
anywhere from two to four miles dis
tant, and invisible to the naked eye.
Within fifteen minutes f Battery hill
has been converted into formidab
forti6cation. The
Battery in Position batteries r c
to Open Fire. down on = shout
der of IL and below the crest Linn
bers and horses are 200 yards to the
rear. On the highest crest the officers
take their stand. Here are set up the
instruments not unlike surveyors
transits, by which the range and direc-
tion are found. Five minutes sufiices
to establish telephone connection be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
Bracket Target
Then Hit It.

Ahon LII H. exact range of his
mark by a series of experimental shots
he is ready to go into fire for effect.
All four guns of the battery are. now
fired in series of salvos. the shrapnel
bursting. if the shots have been well
aimed, just above and in front of the
target. so that they will hurl their
charges of balls directly upon it.
When the firing is over the command,
Officers assemble is given. The mill
tia captains gather about the regular
army officer who is acting as instruc-
tor, and are lectured by him precisely
as an instructor in mathematics lee
lures lot of schoolboys about a prob
lem on the blackboard. The good
points and the mistakes of the problem
stated and explained. Bad work is Sc
makes fundamental errors is told that
he must learn the "A-B-C's" of his
business before he can fire any more
government ammunition at $40 a shot
Really capable firing is somewhat mild
" praised.
This battery practice occupies the
greater part of all the time at the
school of fire. 1t reproduces almost
exactly the condition of troops operat-
ing in the field. 1t has made compe-
tent artillerists out of many militia
officers. who, without it, would have
known almost nothing about actual
fire.
The guns used in this practice are the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
How Artillery Fire
Is Directed.

1UW AltllleTy CIc "ui'''e ~ :" soy
that one nStru-
Is Oi1eCIeu. ment finds the APP
proximate range of the target, while an
other one fin,ls it's direction with rela-
ton to a fixed point in the rear. Upon
the gun itself is another instrument
which is lined upon this point, the dis
tance between the range-fnding IN
struments on the hilltop and the bat
terry itself being accurately allowed
for. The gunner has merely to set MS
instrument in accordance with the tele-
phone directions of the officer. and then
see the reflected image of the aiming
point in his instrument. His part in
the game is purely mechanical 10 se,
the instrument promptly and load ana
fire with rapidity is the whole duty OF
the crew that mans the gun
1t is on the hilltop that the real IN
struction is going forward. An oHlcer
of the regular army is in charge. He
selects one of the militia officers ana
tells him that on the opposite hill is
battery in position. which rs TO De ue-
stroyeC The militia officer locates the
target through his glass. He then al
reefs his non-commiSsioned oftlcefS 70
find the range, while he gets the d.
rection. the regular officers Watching
critically his every move II ne gives
"bone-head" order whistle VIII De
Otherwise he will be allowed to WORK
out the problem for himself
The range and direction are found
apuroximately in the least possible
time. Then the order to fire is gwen
rcpeated by the telephone operator on
the hilltop and roared out by the Oh
ficer in charge of the battery. Two
guns speak. A few seconds elapse ana
then far away, somewhere IN the VI
cinity of the targets, two little paiis
of white smoke suddenly appear IN
midair or perhaps the shell strikes
the earth ard a cloud of dust is hung
up.
Now is the real skill of the artillery
officer tested. He must be able to tell
whether these explosions four miles
away have been over the target or
short of it. This might seem an easy
matter but in point of fact is very dr.
ficult Everything depends upon cor
rect sensing as it is technically
called The object of the game is to
succeed in placing some shots over the
mark and some under it, when it will
be easy to hit almost any point be-
tween.
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Three-Inch Guns
Used in Practice


united States
Three-Inch Guns Army. Each bat
Used in Practice. t s o ,,nna ;t OF
timber and caisson drawn by six horses
and manned by 133 men, at peace
strength. The artillery of the United
States Army also includes horse bat
teries. which are still lighter. and six
and nine inch howitzers, which are, Of
course, much heavier. But in every
army the three-inch field piece, or a
field piece of approximately that cal
her and capable of rapid movement, is
the basis of an effective artillery. II
we had a sufficient number of militia
threc-inch light batteries, one of TIE
most important parts of am effective
fighting force would be provided for
Hence at the school of fire all efforts
are concentrated on developing such
batteries.
The artillery officers Of the regular
army say that the European war las
brought out nothing which will cause Il
substantial modification of our light
batteries. The German army has used
a great deal of portable heavy artil-
lery against fOrtificationS but there
are no heavy fortifcations to be de-
nolished on this continent, and 1T Is
regarded as certain that the United
States is not going to invade any other
continent.
There have also been reports that au-
tomobile artillery is playing an inn
portant part in the European engage
rnents; but il is pointed out by our
regular army officers that the efficiency
Of motor artillery is absolutely de-
pendent upon the fine roads in Europe,
such as do not exist over any extensive
area In this country. Hence the three
inch light battery drawn by horses re-
mains the backbone OF the artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22
Maybe You Think You'd Like
to Be a Movie Actress

D ERHAPS you'll change your mind when you
/ some of the Stunts that the motion picture
tors and actresses have to do! There's page of pic
lures showing some of the most difficult stunts.
Also "When the Siren Shrieked, a story by
Frank X Finnegan; Mr. Atwoods advice on how
to make your money more money; more of the
big new serial THE Girl of the Nutmeg ISLE" and
five short features. All in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

Bracket your target. and then walk
through it, is the way the artillery |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

To describe to layman the exact I
means of directing artillery fire would I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

The guns used in this practice are the
regular three-inch light artillery of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-22

Within fifteen minutes f Battery hill
has been converted into a formidable
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81 bI IIRSFR or SERIAL
ORPHEIJM SCREEN

3t,res 81 tor today and includes a
Vitagraph comedy, Hunting q Hus-
band.'' featuring Jane Novak and Al
bert vosbrough; Hes in Again. = 9
Nina comedy. and one Of the AMI
mated crouch chasers by Raoul Barre
entitled g Cartoons In the Parlor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05

William Elliott is to make severa
pro uctions the coming season.
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Two OF the most popular players in
f1lmdom are Ben Wilson and Dorothy
Phillips, the Rex Stars. who appear
IN THE Proof an extremely clover
comedy produced by Ben Wilson. Mr..
Wilson not only directs the pictures
in which he appears. but like few
others, also takes the leading role. He
has able support in the pretty Miss
Philips, who acts the part OF .
nurse ine"The Proof"
At present. these Well-known play
ers are engaged in producing a
Gentle Volunteer a southern story
by Olga p. Clarke. the famous see
mario writer.
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HARRY WOODRUFF M "a MAN AND HIS NATE.

sThe Sporting Duchess 2 a hve-act
~. 4. s. q. feature Is on the Bijou
screen today Miss Rose Coughltn,
Il the well known American beauty.
takes the title role. Dabney Lee
Smith. of local theatrical fame, is one
of the company This famous play
by Cecil Raleigh featuring Miss
Coughlin. Ethel Clayton and g.
ESoule Spencer, comes very highly rec
commended by the New York critics.
THE horse race scene particularly ~
thrilling. 1t is a play Of love, hate
and thrilling situations.
Friday, s'Jane Of the Soil, :" q very
high class Essanayi feature, will be
shown Richard @. Travers and Miss
ELillfan Drew are principals in this
fine picture. The second number OF
aThe Romance Of Elaine. N will be
shown and the bin VIII close with a
nice comedy. Mr. Blink Of Bohe-
! mia. 2 In which Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew are featured.
Weber and Fields are TO play q
Limited engagement In vaudeville.
Their act will be made up Of their
former successes.
Wealth to the amount of $780,
10000 Is represented in one scene
from Essanay's photop1ay, Aftint-
ties -vrftten by Mary Roberts Rincs
hart. Most Of the scenes for the pho
Itoplay were taken in and near Chat
tanooga. Society became Interested
in the taking Of the picture and more
than a score Of the wealthiest fam
lilies of Chattanooga appeared In
some Of the scenes.
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Apnr1N1srnAroR.s SALE.

The undersigned administrator Of the
estate Is Is. decsased W e, ,sstl
1915 IL the Jackson store building In
Adainston. West Virginia, all the stock Of
erty. 16eion Tinr 70 the estate Of said s.. w.
JACKSON. Sale to begin at 40 q: ~: Or as
soon thereafter a. nyentent. sag prop
possible price.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash unless other
wise provided ON day OF sale.
CLARKSBURGT TRUST COMPANY,
AdminiEtrAtor Of the Estate Of 8. w. Jack
son, Deceased.
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AZ philadelphia- R.H. n
Batteries: Dubuc and Stanage. Wyckon
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Of renowned players headed by Johr
ISainpo1is. Ethel Kaufman and
Charles Arthur
Tomorrow Mary Pickford will be
seen In film subject Of rare appeal
and charm featuring the wonderful
old fairy tale, !" Cinderella"
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+ - = =. 80 ., Ses . 9. - . 80.
Federal League
8 AsS y - .
III Yesterday,s r.esults.

AT Pittsburg- RI. b.:
Brooklyn % 90 OIL 90 y IL e =
PittsburE 4 q - sQSl.O 9 - Al II
BATTERIES f.. Smith and Simon. Hearnes
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Joe and Billy Burnetts's Honey
Girls Musical Comedy Company, !" is
presenting a farce comedy called The
Rehearsal" today at the Palace for
the last time this week. The two fun
makers are Joe Burnett as SAM and
Billy Burnett as Frog. The comedy
is sparkling with mirth andsfree from
Objectionable lines.
One, OF the features is3a surprise by
5Dollie Stevens and Ted HAN. The
tsHoney Girls 2 chorus has an active
part all through the play and does
good sing. Some singing and dane
ing by Evelyn and Bell are entertafn-
ing and receive several enchores. New
costumes are used to suit the musical
mum bers.
Man from the Desert. = a Broadway
star feature produced by the VITA
graph Company. The cast includes
George Holt. Myrtle Gonzalez, George
Kimkle, William Duncan and Otto
Lederer. The Bridge Of Signs. g Luz
IN society drama, featuring an all
star cast, is also shown.
Friday the Palace Will show the
second episode from the Sky serial.
It is called /. An Eye for an Eye.
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AZ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. game r. q. b..
Ghicage * G g g g g :, 3 g FL g
BATTERIES Cicotte, Wolfgang and Mayer.
Gallia and Ainsnith and Henry.