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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-20

BOXING SPORTS OF
If Happy FeIsch regains his batting
eye, as he seems to be doing in pTac-
! tice games with the Texas League
teams, he will be~certain to secure a
regular berth on the SOX team. In
every other department of the game
he is big league stuff, and he hit
sOundly when he first broke in last
year.
Though you may not believe it at
first glance, Felsch is a fast man get
ting down to first base. He stands
at the plate like Ping Bodie, and
swings something after the style of
the famed fence buster, but there the
resemblance ends. Felsch can take
care of his feet, and he is not the
pop-up artist that Bodie developed
into. He covers much ground in cen
terield, having wide range to either
side
Hap is also a smart balIpIayer, and
only needs to hit something near his
original gait. He bats naturally, and
it is fair to believe that his lapse
during the latter part of the 1915 sea-
son was only temporary.
With FeIsch hitting the ball the
outfeId will probably consist of
FeIsch, Murphy and Jackson. Jack
Fourier is slated for another trial
at first base, and viii probably go
over. He does not field in big league
style by many parasangs, but he can
hit the ball. And his 0UtfeIding is
not as good as his first basing.
Summed up, Fournier can do less
damage on defense at first base than
in the Outfeld and his war club VIII
be ia the gave every day.
FoUFnier has caused SOX managers
much worry, which sounds peculiar
when his heavy batting is taken into
consideration. But the stumbling
block has been the effort to find a
yrav Tn aUoDIOv fIliS alta ckiOor DOwnr
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way of materials has been sent out
from England or provided at the ex-
pense of the British government.
II may add that all letters from the
men may be relied upon as accurate,
as practically everyone with whom |
came in contact said they found it so
difficult to pursuade relations at home
that they were not keeping something
back. The camp censor-a German
officer-is an absolutely fair and
straight man, in full sympathy with
the prisoners. Although he could
have done so had he wished, he never
once attended a meeting at which |
spoke, and | was allowed to bring
away every note l made and every
paper given to me.
in fact, l was never once interfer-
ed with in the slightest degree from
full and uninterrupted connection
with the men from start to finish. On
the last night of my stay | obtained
permission for the prisoners to sing
God Save the King. and this was re-
peated when | addressed the whole
camp in the open air. | shall never
forget the scene of indescribable en-
thusiasm."
Bishop Bury's conclusion was that
under these conditions and the non
interference of the German authori'
ties. life at Ruhleben was not only
tolerable. but character-building as
an experience.
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Fans Of France.

At the time that Louis Ky. was kim,
Of France fan making had reached per
haps IFS highest point Il has not gone
backward since, but surely no fans
could be made more exquisite than
were those OF the days of the glory Of
Versailles
Du Barry and Nine. de Pompadour
the two most persistent favorites Of
Louis XIV, We're both very fond of
fans, and many are the stories told Of
their extravaganza in buying them or
at least ordering them, for the king
had to pay for them. One that was
chosen by Nine. de Pompadour took
nine years in the making. 1t was made
of paper cut like fine point lace, and
the sticks bore medallions so tiny but
withal perfect that they could only be
made out by the aid of n very power
full microscope. Washington Star.
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Nicely Trapned.

The sexton Of certain church the
other afternoon had conducted a party
round the ancient ediice. and, despite
dropping more than one gentle hint
Vt appeared as If the sexton was to so
unrewarded.
In the porch the leader of the party
paused moment
~ suppose" he said, you've been
here many years."
Forty" replied the old man, IAN
It's a very strange thing as when
ever I'm a-showing party out o the
porch they allus asks me that question
or with emphasis the other
"Indeedr' smiled the visitor. "And
what may the other be-"
"What | calls question number two"
replied the sexton calmly. lis jest this
--'Samiwell, is tips allowedT And
Samiwel allus answers, Tips is al
lowedr"
The hint was taken, as was the tip.
London Globe.
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LIQUID Fuel Oils.

1t has been shown that oil with q
flash point of go degrees +. will not
Ignite If fred into with Il shell. and II
dynamite is exploded in reservoir
of this oil it only throws up Jets Of
oil which do not ignite. The only dan
gerous liquid fuel oils are those which
have not parted with their volatile
infammable gases, such as absolutely
crude oils.
In all ordinary commercial fuel oils
these portions are removed, and the
oil is safe and contains no power Of
spontaneous combustion. Oil with a
fire test Of $50 degrees to 200 degrees
+. is as safe MS coal, and it will not
ignite when stirred with n redhot poker
nor when hot Goals are thrown in it.
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LUCKY WAR PRISONERS
Are Much Better off Than When in
Trenches.

London, Dec 15.-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press.) Rt Rev
Herbert Bury bishop of the Anglican
church for Northern Europe, the first
and only Englishman that has been
admitted to Germany during the war
has just returned to England and Civ
en- out remarkable story which has
been given prominence in the British
newspapers. Bishop Bury emphasiz-
ed the courtesy of the German mill.
tary authorities, who were anxious
that he should see the improvements
at the Ruhleben camp for British pris-
oners at which the clergyman spent
a whole week. Bishop Burys visit to
Germany also formed the subject of
his sermon before his crowded congre-
CATION
MY visit was great surprise to
the men," said the bishop, las am
the only Englishman that has been
admitted TO Germany during the war
| at once explained to them that
came after an invitation from the Ger
man authorities and with the full san
ction Of my own government as bish
op of northern Europe.
81 remember at the camp except for
a visit to the war office at Berlin
where the administration connected
with prisoners gave me an official
reception. and for one day when
visited the officers camp at Blanken
berghe | was shown the whole life
of the camp, and had my meals with
I,a In, Ioft IDr hav
and in spare moments received spec.
ial messages for friends in England
Inspected the Camp.
Il inspected the camp at Ruhleben
from end to end, and addressed the
men nightly. held four services on
Sunday. | witnessed an exhibition
football match, play at the theater.
attended special concerts and in fact.
participated in all phases of camp
life.
I'm all my varied experience | have
never seen better organized bit of
community life. The prisoners ad-
ministered their own affairs entirely,
and the German guard and the official
censor seemed to be there just to full
fill requirements.
Among the $500 prisoners there is
no crime and the moral standard is
much higher than is usual in q com
munity OF such dimensions. All kinds
of civilizing- humanizing and spiritual
influences are at work AS for food,
the men practically live upon their
parcels from home. Everything that
goes to the life Of the camp in the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-29
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village TsIa
Briefly for Busy Rssdsrs

vaudeville-Harte Theatre today.
Adv.
R.E. Crotto is visiting his sister in
Rochester, N. Y.
Misses Helen Lalley and Beulah
Whitley are visiting friends in Troy.
Florence Reed in THE Woman's
Law. Harte Theatre tomorrow.
Adv.
A party for members OF the Y. w.
C. and their friends will be held Sat
urday evening.
The Bennington club will serve a
buffet lunch at its rooms Saturday
evening, Dec. 30th.
Miss Kathryn Healy left today for
Rutland where she will attend the fun
eral of d. A. Cocklin.
Miss Ann Shields of Troy, who has
been visiting Mrs. c. NJ Graves, has
returned to her home.
Moonlight dance, Foresters hall, to-
night. Hurleys piece orchestra.
Admission rs cents. ADV.
Mrs. Hubert Mcneil of Whitons-
Vile, Mass, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cote of Pratt
street.
The gowns worn by Miss Walton
were designed exclusively for her by
Lady Duff Gordon. Harte Theatre
today. Adv
Miss Sarah Shaw, who has been
spending the holidays at her home in
Old Bennington, left today for few
days visit in New York city.
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdette of Buffalo
spent Christmas with Mrs. Ferdette 8
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Talbot
of Mill street.
Miss Elizabeth Houran of Cam
bridge, Mass, spent Christmas with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hour
an of North street.
Robert Thompson of Worcester has
been spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomp'
son of Hicks Crossing.
John Houran. jr., who has position
in Ashburnham, Mass, spent Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| John Houran OF North street.
The annual New Years banquet OF
B. p. o. f. will be held at 10 o'clock
Saturday evening, December S0th, to
which members and their friends are
invited Post prandial exercises will
| follow the banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Cutting de-
| parted Sunday for Minneapolis, where
| they will visit Mrs. Cuttings father
| and mother, Mr. and Mrs r. ]. Madi'
| son. Upon Friday December END a
double anniversary will be held at the
home, the date being the golden we'd
ding of the old people and the 18th or
| silver anniversary of the marriage OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. Cutting-From the Della.
van Enterprise. Delavan. WISCONSIN
December Il. Mr. Cutting, who has
number of relatives in town. and
who left here "a years ago. Is now on
| of the leading BARRIERS Of Delavan.
The Bradford hook aHd.7adier com
pany gave a. very e8joyable social
| Thursday evening in. their rooms at
| which aboutoforty were pTesent Five
hundred was played. ladies first
prize was won by Miss Mary Finn
consolation prize by Miss Elizabeth
Convey Gentlemens first prize went
| to Fred Waite, consolation to +. How
| ard Ferguson. Music was furnished
| during the evening by victrola and
| refreshments were served, latter
| which dancing was enjoyed, >.lwith
Yates orchestra playing The com
pany plans to hold these socials IRE
| Quently during the winter.
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rees~ OPERA HOUSE--TONEGHT
LOVE NEVER DIES
Ruth Stonehouse and Franklin Farnum
A Bluebird Five. r. eel Play with

Motion Picture News says
1t is not surprising that the
character of Cecile in the Blue
bird photoplay Love Never
Dies" should suit Ruth Stone
house so well. Cecile is very
like herself. When she was a
little girl, she was passionately
devoted to dancing. What
other children expressed in
romping and playing, little Ruth
put into measured steps and
graceful eyolutions. She was
determined to be a dancer, and
she studied continually toward
that end.
One thing, may be said in
support OF these scenes, and
that is that the dancing in
them is quite the real thing. 1t
is done by Ruth Stonehouse,
who appears as dancer in the
picture. She lives with her
uncle In a small city In France,
and when her childhood lover,
a violinist, appears, she elopes
with him, forgetting all about
a marriage ceremony.
The dancing girl goes to
Paris, where her name is made
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-29
AVOIDING WORRY.

Worry is an evil that is killing
men and women every day. II is
asserted that q keen sense Of
humor will cure any ordinary
case Of worry. Look at a COM
mon housefly through a micro.
scope, and il assumes horrible
proportions. Magnify your own
troubles, and what huge dimen-
sions they assumed There is
nearly aIways something funny
in every serious situation, Try
to see il. The best way to over
come worry is to attack Il indi.
reetly.
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PATRIOTISM.

Let our Object be our country,
our whole country and nothing
but our country. And, by the
blessing Of Cod, may that eoun-
try itself become vast and
o9!endid monument, not of OPP
preston and terror, but of wis
com, Of -cace and Of liberty,
upon which tno world may gaze
with admiration forever.-Daniel
Webster.
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over night. The leader of the
orchestra continually forces his
attentions upon her, but she
shows no love for him at all.
Finally the violinist sends an
opera of his composition to
the leader for production and
the leader, being villain.
stealsit. The hero sees the OPP
ening performance with the
dancer dancing the leading
part, and then after a break
down on her part there comes
reunion between the lovers,
the uncle at last seeing that
nothing can stand between
them.
Harvey Gates. inspired by
Mendelssohn's Spring Song"
wrote the story, and William
Worthington directed with
Friend +. Baker at the camera.
Franklyn Farnum as the violin
list and Kingsley Benedict as
the leader are the other princi-
pals, while in support appear
Arthur Hoyt. Mrs. Whiting,
William Garfield, Wadsworth
Harris, and T. D. Crittenden.
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WOOD

Get your wood at Park Street
Wood Yard. Fitted for The stove
Split wood, chunks and kindling
LESTER A. STRATTON
TEL. 1866, AO2-W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

. The residence of Mr.. and Mrs George
William Deitrick in Harvard street
was the scene IAN interesting we'd
ding last evening, when their daugh-
ter. Miss Frances Marion Deitrick, be
came the bride of Mr. Harold George
Sowders, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Sowders of Cleveland Ohio.
Rev DIR. Prettyman officiated at the
ceremony. which was followed by a
small reception for the relatives and
intimate friends The alcove at the end
of the drawing room. where the mar
riage service was read, was converted
into bower of white chrysanthemums
against a background of palms and
ferns.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father. wore a beautiful
gown of white tulle draped over a
foundation of white satin made with
a court train. The bodice was of
satin, with angel sleeves of tulle. Her
long tulle veil was held by a spray
of orange blossoms fastened to q
bandeau of silver, and her flowers We're
shower of bride roses and lilies of
the valley. Mrs. Vent William Speaker
sister of the bride. who was the matron
of honor wore handsome gown of
turuuois blue tulle and satin, with the
bodice of pink silver cloth embroidered
with iridescent sequins. She carried
Killarney roses.
Little Miss Elizabeth Mallam of Nj
agara Falls who was flower girl for
her cousin. wore "a dantily hand EN-
broidered gown of white null over a
slip of pink satin with pink sash and
hair ribbons. She carried basket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19
EVENTS OF INTEREST
IN AND OUT Of TOWN
Chinese Minister and Mrs. Koo En-
terrain Fellow Countrymen at
Dinner at Legation.
Invitations Issued for Thompson
Montgomery Wedding--Miss Wi
ley a December Debutante.

The Chinese minister and Mrs. Wei
lington Koo We're hosts at dinner last
evening at the legation, when they en-
tertained in honor of Mr.. 7. T. Wong.
director of the Chinese educational mis-
sion to the United States, and Mrs.
Wong. Their guests, who included the
members of the staff and few others
of their countrymen living at Wash
ington, We're the counselor of the Chi
nese legation and Mrs. Yung Kwai, Mr..
kung, Miss kung, Mr.. and Mrs. Yen,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Radziwill, who lives abroad, and Miss
Marie Gladys Deacon. During the early
months of the war she gave her time to
hospital work al Paris. She is one of
the most active members of the sum-
mer colony at Newport. where she fire.
quently has been d guest of her grand
mother, Mrs. Charles H Baldwin, wild
ow of Rear Admiral Baldwin, L. S. y.
Five years ago Miss Deacon was en-
gagged to the late George Lee Peabody,
a member of the well known Boston
family, but while the wedding arrange
ments Were being made he died in
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, fol-
lowing an operation.
Mr.. Gray is one of several sons of the
late Justice John Clinton Gray of New
York and Mrs Grace Townsend GRAY
of New York and Newport.
Miss Anita Warfield entertained at
luncheon yesterday at Salona Farms,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Society both here and abroad will be
interested in the announcement made
yesterday that Miss Edith Deacon,
daughter of Mrs. Edward Parker Dea-
con, is to be married to Mr.. Henry O..
Gray of New York.
Miss Deacon, who has large circle of
relatives and acquaintance on both
sides of the ocean, is one of three sis
ters, the others being Princess Albert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Miss Florence Grandin and Miss Ma
bel Grandin have returned to Wash
ington after absence of several
months and are at the Grafton while
opening their residence in New Hamp-
shire avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mr. William T. Bingham, who is pass
ing the autumn at the Chevy Chase
Club. has taken an apartment in Con-
necticut avenue. of which he will take
possession shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mr. Henry White. who has been with Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph H. Choate since clos
ing his country place, has gone to the
knickerbocker Club. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19
her home near Timonium, Nd, for her
cousin. Miss Wallis Warf1eld, one of
the bride elects of the autumn.

DIR. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Kennedy have
given up their apartment at the Meth
erlands and are now settled in their
quarters at the Naval Hospital, where
DR.. Kennedy succeeds DR.. Gatewood.
Mrs. Kennedy returned to Washing
ton recently after spending the summer
and early autumn at Virginia Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mr.. Henry c. Jde. former governor of
the Philippines and one time minister
to Spain, will spend the winter at
New York. and has taken house at 81
East 73d street for the season. He is
the father of Mrs. w Bourke Cochran
and Mrs. Shane Leslie of England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mrs. James Mcmillan, who is touring
with Sir John and Lady Harrington of
England, has arrived at the Curtis
Hotel, LenoX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19
Largest Oriental Rug
Collection in Washington
Is Now Ready for You

THERE has been a great deal written
and said of late about difficulties in
importing Oriental Rugs and the scarcity
of Them While all those statements are
in a measure true, still we are glad to be
able to announce that Our Purchases for the
Fall Season are fully up to the standard of for
mer years, both in quantity and quality SO that,
as usual, we are ready to show to the Art Low
ing Public of Washington the finest and largest
collection of Oriental Rugs in all sizes and
qualities
We have never believed in marking our
Rugs at high prices and conducting sales peri
odically by so-caled reductions: hence you will
ind that our regular prices compare favorably
and at times are even lower than much-adver-
tised sale prices on dependable Rugs.
We believe it will be to your interest to see
our large selection and compare prices before
making your decision.
Rugs sent on abbr01ul to responsible parties
ny1Uhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Commander and Mrs. Robert w. Nc
Nicely have leased a house for the
coming winter at Newport, Commander
McNeely's new post. They will leave
Washington early in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19
Society
arrived at Washington, and is stopping
a the Shoreham.

Commander Robert G. Peck. l. s. n,
and Mrs. Peck and their daughter. have
returned to the city and taken posses
sion of their apartment at the oak
land, Washington Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

DR.. Robert Sheehan e. S. N, sailed
from New York on October g. for Con-
stantinople, where he will be attached
to the American embassy.
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filled with pink roses which she scat
tered in the path of the bride.
Mr. Wade Deitrick, brother of the
bride, was best man. Mrs. Deitrick,
the brides mother. who assisted in re-
ceiving, wore a becoming gown Of
black tulle with panels of jet over
black satin.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Sowders left for
their wedding trip Mrs. Sowders traV-
cling in a smart suit of dark-blue We
lour, with blue velvet hat and rose
fox furs. They will spend the winter
at Washington, Mr.. SoWderS being
secretary to his uncle, Representative
Gordon of Ohio.
Among the out-oftown guests were
Mrs Shanny Dumont of New York, Mr.
and Mrs. o. ]. Sands Of Richmond, Mrs.
James A. Duncan of Niagara Falls and
Mr.. and Mrs. Vent William Speaker of
Birmingham, Ala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Kaufman have
returned to Washington and are spend
ing a few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs
Rudolph Kaufman. at Airlie. the coun-
try home of the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Miss Betty Colamore of New York is
a guest for few days of Miss Mar
jorie Critten. Mrs. De Frees Critten
and Miss Critten will leave Washington
the last of this month for California.
where they will spend the winter, re-
turning here for the spring season the
first of May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Mrs. James r. Mckee of New York
was among the guests at the debut tea
yesterday of Miss Anne Walker Meirs,
CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
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Mr.. Gregory wilenkin of London has
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Wei, Mr.. WI Chang, Mr. Yang, Mr.. 5.
D. Lee. Mr.. Hsie, DR.. Chang, Capt.
Wang and Lieut.. Chen, both of the Chi
nese navy, and Mr.. koo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-19

Suits upward from $500
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Coats upward from $500
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-05-12
BUNGLING INTO WAR.

extremely necessary
Germany before angle been
Berlin yesterday virtually nego-
of the
Germany Wilson drags
preGcamen inevitably war
declaration hostities should
Americans will be loyal
upon
rocked a foreign shore.
But until becomes knowledge that the United
friendly relations
this government forfeited
his
during
while he preaching he also advocating policy
% What he then, repddae
TO
today. If he right then, he wrong
then, 1t argument that he be right
bungled the situation
HuetI
making comedy the expedition
recalling present
a may to complications
require punge into but the
European conflict tie world TO believe that he who his
he his country
fight And Mr. Wilson would be greater the presidency
then he will be the White House
into 6 = =. easf<