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The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
PEACOCKS
tail SPLENDORS MOULT
Beau Brummel of Zoo Park Lose
Their Feathers.

With the passing Of summer the proud
and naughty peacocks Of the Washing
ton Zoo have lost the prestige that ordi-
r4rily IS theirs. The peacock has one
asset with which he holds his pre-enni-
rent position.
This one asset is his tail. his multi
colored tail
And now that tail is gone scattered by
the winds and the rains.
4 sad, detected peacock was noticed
Yesterday, still in possession Of three Of
its tail feathers-three stragglers that
looked as If they had served time in a
boarding house feather duster. The other
males Of the flock were parading about
with bob-tails quite like those Of their
mates, for the female Of the peacock
species are the conserva tive dressers and
the males 90 in for style.
For some time a popular occupation
among the Zoos visitors has been the
gathering of the decora tions Of which the
peacocks are bereft. Many visitors yes
terday left the Zoo with punches Of the
long slender feathers. and in many Wash
ington homes this morning these same
feathers probably adorn mantelpieces.
There are about fifty Of these some
times gorgeous free Iances Of the Zoo
The peacocks and hens are the only Zoo
denizens that are given free range Of the
grounds. They are the TRUSTEES. -
Twenty-Five Of the fowls are males
Each cocks tail has about twenty-five
feathers, so an aggregate OF about 1915
beautiful feathers have been scattered
through the Zoo grounds. Any person
desiring such a souvenir has little trou-
bic finding one.
One Of the keepers said the peacocks
begin shedding their feathered establish
ments in the summer and that by this
time each fall they are usually quite
stripped Of beauty. But little green feath-
ers are sproUting-the advance agents Of
a new crop Of tails-and by spring they
will be in full feather, so the male pea
cock once again will be his resplendent
self
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
ADVERTISES REFUSAL
TOPAY WIFE'S BILLS

Special 10 The Warrington Herald
New Londoc, Conn. Sept. 24-The Day
publishes the following advertisement,
which was OF deep interest to New Lon
don's social set:
'NOTICE-The undersigned hereby
notifies sll persons that his wife, Clara
P. Armstrong, Of New London, Conn,
and he nave, since the month Of August
1914 openly ana VIGOROUSLY lived and
continue TO live entirely separate and
apart from each other, that he mas dur
ing said period Of separation furnished
her reasonable living expenses and con
ttnues so to do; wherefore the undersign-
ed is not liable and will not be liable to
any person for goods, services or labor
furnished to OF performed for hts said
wife from said ninth OF August, 1914, to
the date thereof or in the future.
New London, Conn, Sept. g. 1915.
u. P. TAYLOR ARMSTRONG
Mr.. Armstrong Is secretary and his
father, BENJAMIN A. Armstrong, is presi-
dent and treasurer OF the Brainsrd a
Armstrong SILK Company. Mrs. ]. P.
Taylor Armstrong, who was Miss Clara
Prentis, Of this city, Is residing with her
father, DR.. Edward Prentis, while be-
husband is making the Crocker HOUSE
his home.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
The stars incline. but do not compel" "

The stars incline, but do not compel. ="
Monday, septemer 25, 1915.
Mars rules strongly for good today, ac-
cording to the reading of the stars while
Saturn and Mercury are mildly adverse.
1t is a time to study. investigate, and
attend to all business connected with
medicine, surgery, and pharmacy. Great
benefactions for hospitals are prognosti-
Gated.
Engineers, contractors, carpenters,
structural ironworkers, and machinists
come under a rule indicating the greatest
activity. Extraordinary work in this
country as well as in Europe is fore
shadowed.
This is a government believed to be un-
usually good for agents and promoters.
Stock raisers have a kindly direction
that promises immense profits, but they
are warned that the winter will be Sc
we're and that strange diseases may at
tack horses and cattle.
The benef1c aspects of Mars tend to
make the natives-persons born between
March q and April 1s-ambitious, brave,
and enterprising.
Astrologers predict that there will be a
sudden realization that, among educated
classes and particularly among persons
endowed with artistic talents. decadent
characteristics are apparent and empha-
sis on mental as well as physical regen-
Grafton will be given In education.
An American actor will gain new fame
as a philanthropist this season and will
add much to his reputation as an artist
Exposures concerning graft or misman-
agement in hospitals abroad is predicted.
These will have discouraging effect on
American philanthropic projects.
Theaters continue under a favorable
leading of the stars. Changes in meth
DDS Of production are presaged.
Women have a sign that indicates
prominence in national affairs and prog
ress III all matters relating to citizenship.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have the
augury Of a busy, successful year. They
should be cautious in all their business
dealings with the opposite sex.
Children born on this day will be quick,
talented and generally successful. Both
boys and girls may be too much inclined
toward love affairs
ICoDyriRht 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

A heart OF gold has Ethel Clayton-gold
without alloy. I know OF one kindly deed
done by Miss Clayton which reaped its
harvest OF reward I shall try to tell II
to you just as Miss Clayton told me,
many months ago.
I had been living for some time in an
apartment on Riverside Drive, where.
from my windows, I could overlook the
Hudson and the majestic Palisades, eter-
nal sentinels on the shores Of New Jersey.
Sometimes at night I would like awake.
listening to the sounds Of the trains. and
the occasional shrtll or low-toned. throb-
bling whistles Of the passing ferry boats.
"One particular night in July. the hu-
midity made the air 80 sitting that sleep
was almost impossible. I turned on the
light and looked at the clock-it was Just
a quarter after three-hours and hours.
1t seemed to me, before daylight
Restless. unable to even breathe in
that close, low-ceilinged apartment. I
dressed and hurried out into the open
air, hoping that a brisk walk might prove
refreshing tonic to me. was hardly
conscious OF how far I had gone, until.
beginning to be slightly faigued. I chose
a quiet, secluded bench where I could
rest for a few minutes. But even as
was walking toward it, the great rain
drops splashed through the trembling
leaves and within a few moments it was
storming-a veritable cloudburst The
lightning forked across the sky and the
rain poured in torrents
'I left the bench to seek another more
protected, and there, as 1 sat down, /
noticed that huddled up in a pitiful lit
tie rain-soaked heap was the figure of a
woman. I spoke to her. There was no
answer but a slight Quivertng of her
shoulders. And then I spoke again, this
time taking her by the shoulders, raising
her So l could see her face, ashen white,
with great, staring, sunken eyes, and
bloodless lips.
'I thought as looked at her what a
pretty girl she must have been before
some tragedy had enac!ated her and
stolen the charms Of health and youth.
What are you doing here at this
hour?' I demanded, drawing closer to
her. trying to make her understand l
was there to sympathize and not to con-
denim. The only answer was an inarticu-
late humble and swift, terrified
glance at me as she dramatically point
ed to an empty bottle which she had
hurled q few feet away from the bench.
Swiftly 1 leaned down and picked II
up, holding the label so I could see it
through the binding rainfall. There
were skull and crossbones q 1t and
traced the letters-iodine!
How long ago did you take this? I
cried, seizing hold of her as she lurched
forward.
"T don't want to die! don't want to
dieg
When did you do this?' I repeated,
shaking her, trying to arouse her.
Just now
Il stretched her out upon the bench
and fled through the rain several blocks
before I could find a policeman. At first
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
German Ambassador and Wife
Return to Capital This Week

Miss Edith Louise Hayoock, sister of the
bride, wiz be maid of honor, and the
BRIDE egroom will be attended by Mr.. Ern-
est L Kastler as best man.
After the ceremony Mr.. Dyer and his
bride will leave for a wedding trip, Wis
lting q number of cities of the Middle
West and the East. after which they will
return to Washington to reside.
Pay Inspector Edmund W. Bonnaffon.
10. S. N, will be Joined at the navy yard
the first of October by Mrs. Bonnaffon and
family. who have spent the season at
Jamestown
Mrs. Goidsborough Adams, daughter
in-law Of Rear Admiral and Mrs Adams,
has returned to Washington with her son
and opened her apartment at the Marl-
borough for the winter.
MAJ. Charles Gerhardt, U. s. A, and
Mrs. Gerhardt. accompanied by their
daughter, have returned from the Canal
Zone, where they have spent the past
few years, and are in Washington for
the winter at the Marlborough.
Mr.. William A Street, Of Washington,
who, with Miss Susan Street, is VISITING
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
main until late in October.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont have re-
turned to Newport from Hamilton. Mass,
where they have been stopping with M.
and Mrs. George Won Meyer.
Rear Admiral R S. Griffin. U. S. N.
and Mrs Griffin are spending the au-
tumn at Atlantic City.
A wedding Of widespread interest took
place in New York Saturday when Miss
Dorothy Perkins. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Perkins, was married al
o'clock In the Rtverdale Presbyterian
Church to hr. Edward W. Freeman, son
Of Mrs. H. W. Freeman. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Ira g. Dodd
The bride. who was introduced to So
ctety three years ago, wore a simple
gown Of white satin with a long veil OF
white tUlle and carried a shower bou'
quet OF lilies OF the valley. The maid oil
honor was Miss Dorothy Freeman, q
sister Of the bridegroom Miss Freeman's
gown was Of rose-colored tafreta with a
picture hat TO match. There were nc
bridesmaids.
The ushers were Messrs. Peter c.
Bryce William Lippincott, z. Howard
Baker, Richard W. Robins and George
W. Perkins, Jr., Of New York, and
Charles Noyes, of Warren, Pa Follow,
ing the ceremony a small reception was
held at Glyndor, the country place OF
the brides PARENTS at Riverdale.
Mr.. Freeman, who was graduated from
Yale in the class Of 1913 is IN the banking
business.
Mr.. Preston Gibson had several friends
for dinner at the Clam Bake Club Sat
urday evening at Newport Following
the dinner several additional guests
from other Jinner parties. including that
given by Mrs. Richard Thornton Wilson
came in for dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. / Cort wetheriu, Of vir-
ginia- arrived IN Washington yesterday
and are stopping at the shoreham Hotel.
Mr.. James Laughlin, jr., and Mr.. Will
lam Edwards, Of Zellwood, Fla, have
arrived in town and are located at the
Shoreham-
Mr.. John W. H Grim, of New York.
Is spending a few days IN Washington
and Is stopping at the Shoreham.
Others at the Shoreham are Mr.. H. H.
Laughltn, OF East Liberty. Pa, and Mr..
o. H. Howard. Of Nantucket, Mass.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
DELMoNICo MOVES UPTOWN.
Famous New York Restaurant VIII
Go to Hotel BUILDING

New York, Sept A-Delmonico's Is
to Join the uptown movement The
restaurant which is now at Fifth av-
enue and Forty-fourth street, is to
occupy the hotel to be erected at the
northeast corner of Fifth avenue and
Fifty-sixth street.
The news OF the removal has been
one OF the most Glossy guarded ss-
crets of the real estate market.
The lease Of Delmonico's on the
Forty-fourth street building has
about twelve years to run at net
rental Of approximately $4,000 a year,
with the privilege of renewals The
location once was part of a stock yard,
the corner lot having been sold AT
suction. In 1855. for $4,000,
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The German Ambassador and Countess
BeCnstorf Will return to the Embassy
this week. The members Of the Embassy
stan Will also return in a day or two as
the summer quarters at Rye, N. Y, will
be closed by October l.
The Danish Minister. Mr. Brun, who
spent the summer at Bar Harbor, will
return to Washington today. accompanied
by the new attache, Count Frederick
Moltke. captain OF the Danish cavalry.
The Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. David
Franklin Houston. left Washington last
evening to spend several days in Cleve-
land
Mr.. Carl vrooman, Assistant Secretary
Of Agriculture, is expected to return to
Washington after week or ten days trip
10 Kansas.
Mrs. Albert A. Heitmuller snnounces
the engagement Of her daughter, Anita
Helena, to Mr.. Eugene Martin Foster.
autumn.
Mr and Mrs. J. c. Dalphin and daugh-
ter. Of so4 K street. have returned from
2 trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls and
Geneva, ". Y.
An interesting concert Will be given
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock at Studio
Hall. ms Connecticut avenue when Miss
Christine n. Church and Miss Edith B
Athey will be heard in a Joint recital,
This Is one Of the series OF studio con-
certs which Mr.. c. W. O'Connor has an
nounced for the season and which will
present the leading musical artists OF
Washington.
The marriage Of Miss Caroline Gibson,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William z.
Gibson, to Mr.. Du Relic Lucius Berry,
81 Sparta, Ga, will take place on Tues
day afternoon in the Central Presbyterian
Church. The ceremony will be performed
at $50 O'Clock by the pastor, the Rev. DR..
Taylor. assisted by the brides great
uncle, the Rev. Samuel H Chester. Of
Nashville, Tenn. A reception will follow
in the home Of the brides parents, in
Kenyon street. Miss Camille Berry. of
Sparta. sister Of the bridegroom, will be
the maid Of honor and little Miss Caro-
line Louise Caldwell, niece Of the bride,
will be the flower girl Mr.. Edward
Walker, Of Sparta, will act as the best
man, and the Ushers will be Mr.. Bo-
lithA ]. Laws, Mr.. L Pierce Riddle, Nj
Allen B. Harrison, and M Marion
Pounds, all Of this city. Mr.. Berry and
his bride will make their home in Sparta
Capt and Mrs volney o. Chase, U. S
n, have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Elizabeth Sanders, to
Lieut. John Mcdonald Thompson, u s.
A No date Is set for the wedding. but
it is understood that 1t will take place
this season Miss Chase made her debut
In society last season, with her sister,
Miss Susanne Chase Lieut., Thompson
has been on sick leave for some weeks in
Washington, and is with his mother Mrs
Charles Thompson, at the Grafton. The
engagement was announced at a dinner
given Saturday evening by Lieut. Thomp-
son at the Army and Navy Club. Anon 2
his guests were his mother. Mrs Charles
Thompson, Capt. and Mrs. Chase, Miss
Chase, Miss Susanne Chase, Miss Lucy
Henry, Mr.. Allen Roberts and Mr.. James
Mann, tr.
The marriage Of Miss Eleanor Virginia
Haycock, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Hunter Haycock. and Mr.. Elgtn F Dyer
VIII take place at the West Washington
Baptist Church on Wednesday evening,
at o'clock. Rev. B. D. Cav, pastor Of
the church, will perform the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

This series is continuation of
"Their Married Life,r produced by Ma
bel Herbert Urner for four years.
@The Married Lite of Helen and War
rem" appearing exclusively I'm this
paper, Is the only series now being
written by Mabel Herbert Urner.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
ROBBERS TERRoRIzE LANCASTER
More Than a Score of Houses Loot
ed in Week.

Lancaster, Pa. Sept A.-Lancaster Is
mucn worked up over the many robber-
les during the last few nights. Wednes-
day evening five residences were visited
Thursday night, eleven, and last night,
twelve.
While the plunder was small, the fact
that gang Of thieves Is operating has
caused great alarm, especially among
the women.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
Daily Talks by Mary Pickford
PERSONALITIES | HAVE MET-ETHEL CLAYTON.


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by special Mcclure
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

MABEL Their
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Warn Petulant IHumor Sueeumb of Wafe
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
Answers to CORRESPONDENTS


N. A.-Charles Clary played opposite
Blanche Sweet in The Blacklist" Irving
Cummings is now with World Film. Cleo
Madison can be addressed at Universal
City. Calf
F. E.-Frank Keenan, played the leading
role in The Phantom" You can address
my sister Lottie care the Famous Play
ers, New York. at which studio she is
now playing.
T. P.-MabeI Trunnere has not been
playing IN pictures for some time. but il
is rumored that she will return to the
Edison studio in the near future
J. P.-Doris Kenyon played the role of
Marcine, opposite George Beban, in
'Pawns of Fate" Harold lockwood was
m. leading man In Tess of the Storm
Country"
c. s.-Your letter may refer to either Of
two players. Can you give me any fur
ther and more explicit information? Then
will be. glad to give you the name and
address.
G. Ell cannot answer such personal
questions, but am always glad to answer
impersonal questions from my readers,
either upon photoPlays and players or
other lines within my knowledge.
MARY PICRFORD.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
HOROSCOPE.

Copyright. 1861
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The marriage Of Miss Eleanor Virginia
Haycock. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ".
Hunter Haycock. and Mr.. Elgin ?. Dyer
VIII take place at the West Washington
Baptist Church on Wednesday evening.
at 8 o'clock. Rev. B. D. Cav, pastor OF
the church, will perform the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont have re-
turned to Newport from Hamilton, Mass,
where they have been stopping with M.
and Mrs. George Won Meyer
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Rear Admiral R S. Griffin. U. S. N,
and Mrs Griffin are spending the au-
tumn at Atlantic City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

10 go around" writes l.. Q. Wise,
agent there, but the only seed we VIII
have to dispose OF will be some crib
corn. Some cribs which have run,
test as high as II per cent. The next
best made 81 per cent. The rest OF 1t
ran pretty low"
In OBrien county twelve cribs test
ing 81 to 100 per cent, representing
6,l50 bushels, were found: IA, 40 bush :
els testing 81 to 80 per cent; 9,S49
bushels testing II to so per cent;
1883 bushels testing 81 to 10 per
cent; and 1850 bushels testing 80 to
60 per cent There will probably be
sufficient supply Of seed if individ-
ual testing is resorted to at once.
vt also looks, from preliminary sur
veys made that counties in southeast
ern Iowa are also in urgent need OF
seed corn organization" said r. K.
Bliss. head Of the work at Ames. Mon
roe, Wayne, Appanoose, Davis.
Wapello. Mahaska and Lucas counties
all show indications of seed corn
shortage unless steps are taken tow
ard organization for locating and
testing what seed is in hand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
v CHILLY WEATHER
Brings RHEUMATISM
SAYS SKIN PORES ARE CLOSED
AND URIC ACID REMAINS
IN BLOOD.

rheumatism is no respector of age,
sex. color or rank. II not the most
dangerous of human Affections it Is
one of the most painful. Those subject
to rheumatism should eat less meat
dress as warmly az possible, avoid any
undue exposure and, above. all, drink
lots of pure water.
..7Rheuma tism Is caused by uric acid
which is generated in the bowels and
absorbed into the blood. It is the func-
ton of the kidneys &c filter this acid
from the blood and cast it out in the
urine: the" pores Of the skin are also
a means Of purifying the blood of this
impurity. In damp and chilly cold
weather the skin rore. ere olnsed +h..
forcing the kidneys to do double work,
they become weak and sluggish and fail
to eliminate this Uric acid which keeps
accommodating and circulating through
the system, eventually settling in the
Joints and muscles causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rheumatism.
At the first twinge Of rheumatism get
from any pharmacy about four ounces
OF Jad Salts; put q tablespoonful In a
glass of water and drink before break
fast each morning for week. This
il said to eliminate uric acid by stimu-
lating tine kidney: tc norma! action,
thus Kidding the bleed OF these !mpsr-
| tiles. ,.@ ..r 70
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless and
Is 51aiie ToTTi the. see..aa grapes and
lemon Juice combined with lIthia and
Is used with excellent results by thou
sands OF folks who nre subject to rleu-
matfsm Here you havesa pleasant, ef-
fervaacnnf Iithfa. water drink So which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
PIeasantvilie,

PIeasantvilie.
Aroused by a disastrous fire recently
286 of the 493 voters have signed pc
tition to the council asking that pro-
posal for municipfe water works
plant be submitted to the voters. The
proclamation before the mayor calls FOR
a bond issue of $4,000.
Muscatine.
A train load OF armored motors cars
passed thru this city over the Rock Is
land lines for the Mexican border
Thursday night. The train is running
on fast time. Fifteen regular army Of
ficcrs accompanied the shipments. The
wheels of the cars are of solid steel and
the bodies are OF protected steel.
Clinton.
Thirty thousand dollars worth OF
bridges. embracing between twenty
seven and thirty structures of varying
size, will be built by Clinton county
during the coming summer, according
to the report given out by the board OF
Supervisors today. following two day
inspection Of the county bridges last
week.
Des Moines.
some lO"d Clllcb al "iSAohS Se'AS'
dates for city office. owing to the fact
that nomination petitions were not filed
in time. The elections will be held
March q. In many Of the towns. the
fact that the period of filing nomina-
ton papers was changed from ten to
fifteen days before the election. was
overlooked.
Clinton.
Thirty nine head of Shorthorn cattle
sold for 81 500 at a public sale held on
the farm OF William Herkelman. a
prominent Clinton county cattleman.
Thursday. This is considered record
price for cattle. The top price was
1925 and the second 5000. Eight hum
, dred people attended the sale. for which
a special train was operated from Cedar
Rapids.
Des Moines.
The Prouty- Bowler Soap Company.
manufa curing the white laundry soap.
has shut down its plant for an indefin-
lite period because OF the shortage OF
tank cars. Charles X. Prouty. head Of
! the firm, said that it has been almost
| impossib BILE to get cocoanut oil from the
west and the prile charged :: The es=:
is prohibitive.
Dss Moinss. ,s,z.EE
| Red. white and blue posters have been
placed at the recruiting. urging the
; ?:cc::aas nc: &c cSs3s he!r hunt
Villa, by Sergeant Charles A. Butler.
who Is in charge. III q man eniists now
he will reach the border in forty days.
They will first go to Fort Logan. Colo,
for thirty days training and receive
their uniforms and then be sent to the
border" said Butler. ~f ..-,
Creston. sy't H. q. p. .
| A local light. heat and power com
pany has offered a reward Of $50 for
the arrest and conviction OF anyone
shooting away the insulators on the
electric line 20 Alton. The transmits
sion line has besn injured in this way
q number Of times. according to off.
Gals of the light company. Naliciou,
mischief OF this kind subjects the OF.
fender to punishment BY fine and i'm.
prisonment, it is said. 4
DSs Moinss. M
4 Mount Pleasant Girl" Of . herd o.
j ioistein cows at the state hospital a
Mount Pleasant. has broken another
istate butter production. According 4