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The Washington times., 1916-10-09
SCARLET RUNNER"
TO Be SHOWN TODAY
First Of Series Of Twelve Stories
Is Put on at the Casino
Theater.

In cooperation with The Times and
the International Film Service. the Vita
graph Company OF America begins to-
day at the Casino Theater exhibition OF
a Aim version OF the story by c. N. and
A. NJ. Williamson. THE Scarlet Run
ner" along novel lines. The story Is an
automobile romance OF the kind for
which Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson are ia
nous. Its hero is a young man who
endeavors to prove he can earn his own
living. lie essays to do this by hiring
his automobile with himself as chauf-
feur Twelve OF his adventures have
been selected by Mr.. and Mrs. William
son to form separate stories and photo
plays.
In these stories. which are being pub
lished every Saturday In The Times.
the only character that appears more
than once Is the young man who owns
the automobile. Each Is as distinct as
a separate story. is complete In itself.
The Vitagraph company has empha-
sized the distinctiveness or the twelve
storles' by giving different casts for the
photoplays made from each one, with
the single exception that Earle Williams
appears as the young man owning THE
Scarlet Runner" In all OF the film YER
sions.
The first story was published In The
Times Saturday. THE Car and His
Majesty" In the film version OF this
sine Theater the frst part Of this week.
Marguerite Blake is the leading wom-
an. Others who will appear as leading
women in the stories include Adele
Kelly, Lillian Tucker. Zena Keefe. Betty
Howe. Billie Billings. Jean Stuart.
Gypsy O'Brien, Louiszita Valentine.
Edith Storey, Josephine Earle. and
Nellie Anderson.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
MOVE ON TO SEND
ALIENS TO SCHOOL
First Active Steps to Educate
100000 Immigrants Are
Taken Here.

First active steps to enlist individuals
In the campaign of the United states
Bureau OF Education to get 5000, 900 non
English speaking immigrants to attend
school were taken today with the send
ing broadcast OF blanks to be filled in
by those who intend to aid the move
ment.
Work Of enlistinE chambers Of COM
nerce and other organizations in me
campaign have been on foot for some
time.
The appeal sent forth today included
a circular headed America First Cam
paiEn." II appeals to the recipient to
induce one non-English speaking immI-
grant to attend night school and learn
the language Of America.
Included In the appeal are blanks ask
description OF what In intended to be
done by those willing to Join move
ment
These blanks are to be returned 10 n.
II. Wheaton, specialist in charge Of edu-
cation Of migrants at the Bureau OF
Education.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
ART EXHIBIT WILL
OPEN DECEMBER II
Corcoran Gallery Announces
Sixth Biennial Competition
for That Day.

Announcement has been made by
trustees Of the Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Of the sixth biennial exhibition to be
opened to the public December II and
to close January q. 1917.
ut will be the effort of the gallery
to maintain the same high standard as
heretofore" It IL announced, land to
make the exhibition as representative
The Ave exhibitions already held OF
contemporary American oil paintings
were attended by more than 10000 per-
sons One hundred and twelve pictures
were sold. aggregating tle6.slo, forty
three OF which were purchased for the
permanent collection OF the gallery.
The trustees today issued a prospec-
tus for the exhibition. giving for bene-
nj OF artists, rules covering the exhibi-
tion. Entry cards also were issued.
Three agencies for receiving pictures
TO be forwarded have been established.
The last day for receiving pictures at
the agencies will be November II, and
the last day for receiving at the gallery
will be November a.
William A. Clark again has offered
the following prizes:
Corcoran gold medal; $500. to be ac-
companled by the Corcoran silver
medal; $1,000. to be accompanied by the
Corcoran bronze medal; $500, to be ac-
companied by honorable mention.
The jury which will determine these
awards IL TO be made up OF William
NJ. Chase. chairman; George Bellows,
Charles Morris Young.
The prospectus Is signed by Charles
G. Glover, president, and &C. Powell
Minnigerode. director OF the gallery.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
RAILWAY OFFICERS
ATTEND CONVENTION
American Electric Railway Associa-
ton Opens at Atlantic City.

w. r. Ham, vice president Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. and william NJ. steuart. Of the
Census Bureau, are 10 be among the
speakers at the opening OF the thirty
nth annual convention OF the Ameri-
can Electric Railway Association today
at Atlantic City. The growth Of street
railways In the United states will be
the theme Of the speakers,
Besides Mr.. Ham. the Washington
Railway and Electric Company will be
represented at the convention by n. W.
King. assistant 10 the president; ]. H.
Stephens. superintendent OF railways;
William L. Clarke. assistant secretary;
q. E. Haar. master mechanic; ]. T.
Moffett. superintendent of Transports!
ton; w. r. Dement,. superintendent OF
traffic: r.. C. Elliott, superintendent OF
school OF instruction; c. 8. lomball. en-
gineer Of way, and L. b. schloss. pub
licity agent.
A feature of the convention will be
an exhibit Of electric railway apparatus
and supplies. which will occupy 5000
square feet OF moor space on the Mil
lion Dollar Pier. where the convention
10 TO be held.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
BUILDING PERMITS
TOTAL 493 IN MONTH
Licenses Issued in September In
volve More Than Million.

Four hundred and ninety-three build
Ing permits. involving an expenditure
OF ,l.o06,ss4. were issued during Sep
TENDER. according to Building Inspector
Morris Hacker.
The permits include SO brick dwell
ings. s25s. $50; 10i brick repairs. SIG, 0aa ;
2 apartment houses. t14l, 900; 2 hotels,
5000; l school. $4,000. and 10 frame
dwellings, t54, $50.
The following summary shows the
distribution OF Improvements and their
cost:
Buildings-Northeast 1850: south
ssa2, 400.
Repairs, etc.--Northeast. sli. s0l; south
east, $40; northwest, siS6, 0t0; south
west. s3,6o6; county, tS.se6. Total,
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Southern Spent $6,0SS, 749
Of Its Revenues in South

For every dollar that the people OF
the South paid the Southern railway
during the month OF August. 1919. the
railroad expanded N.12 in the South,
according TO figures just announced by
Comptroller A. II. Plant.
During the month the Southern dis
bursed for labor. material, supplies, and
other purposes teoss. 7ts. OF which t5.ls6.-
$50. or 6.B per cent. was paid to indi-
viduals and industries located in the
South. this sum being tss7 .663 in excess
OF the total moneys contributed by the
South for transportation purposes.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Solemn High Mass
Opens Scholastic Year

Solemn high mass, celebrated In Dahl
gren chapel by the Rev. A. ]. Donlon.
the president. marked the formal open
ing of the scholastic year Of Georgetown
University.
The Rev Donlon was assisted BY the
Rev. Herman l. Storck. 8. j., and the
Rev. James A. Dolan, q. j., deacon
and subdea con. respectively.
The faculty OF the different depart
ments and the students were present.
The Rev. Paul +. Coniff. S. j.. president
of Gonzaga College addressed the stu
dents.
Following the mass. the faculty mem
bers were the guests Of the Rev. Father
Donlon at luncheon.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
ORATORIO SOCIETY TO
OPEN SEASON OCT. %
Announcement Follows Election Of
New Musical Director.

Announcement IL made today that
the first meeting OF the Washington
oratorio Society. with Hamiin Il.
Cogswell as musical director, will be
held october - in the chapel at the
Church Of the Covenant.
The announcement follows the eIee-
tion Of Mr.. Cogswell to succeed Sidney
Lloyd Wrightson as musical director
The resignation of Mr.. Wrigthson
was accepted with great regret and
his other work will not permit his
carrying on the work OF the society
and, his urging the selection OF Mr..
Cogswell In HIS place.
or and wtn act as adviser to Mr.. Cogs-
well.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09

housewives over the scarcity of eggs.
by sending out a abatement which an.
1873 per cent in the supply OF eggs
this year and last, the egg census"
being taken both years, and reported
on October 1.
t,3bs.o73 cases OF eggs in s32 store
houses. The total holdings of 1873
store houses this year. was 4.1s4.283
cases, as compared with 5,019.022 cases
this time last year in the same stor-
age places.
what's the answer
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
New Hampshire Society
Opens Season Tonight

The New Hampshire State Associa-
ton will open its fall season tonight at
the Dewey Hotel.
In the absence OF President r. II.
Wason. George l.. Whiteford Will pre-
side.
Musical numbers will be contributed
by Mrs. Lillian Walters Peterson. plan
list: Ricardo ID. Zappone. tenor; Will
liam II. Cornish. baritone, and ]. Lewis
Moneway, monologist.
Mrs. A. C. Clough will he in charge
of the entertainment. Dancing will fol-
low.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
DOG BITES PROVE
NOT TO BE SERIOUS
David L. Wing Back at His Desk
Again Today.

David l.. Wing, forty years old, spe-
cial examiner for the Federal Trade
Commission, who was attacked At sit-
teenth and Longfeiiow streets northwest
by q bulldog yesterday afternoon, re-
ceived only slight scratches on his
hands and was at his desk this morning.
The dog, which. II In believed, was
taken with a At, died last night after
II had been taken IN charge by DR.,
William p. Collins, veterinarian. 13o ~
street northwest.
DR.. Collins said there were no signs
that the dog had hydrophobis. II was
turned over to the Health Department.
and later sent to the Bureau Of AMI
NAL Industry OF the Department Of
Agriculture for examination.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Esoteric Society Meets

The birth of Boudh Sadou at Monte
Tdeo, Uruguay. August "a. 1898, marks
the commencement OF a new era. which
through the triumph Of justice Will ac-
complish worldwide peace. This
declaration was made by Agnes b.
Msrsland In opening the season of the
oriental Esoteric Society at 1443 Q
street northwest, last night. Her SUBJ
lect was The Coming OF the New
Teacher, Boudh Sadou,"
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
NAV Admit Women.

The Piney Branch Citizens Association
at Its first meeting Of the fall season to-
night will discuss an amendment to the
constitution permitting women to be-
come active members. Under the rules
the amendment will 20 over until the
November meeting, but there will be
full discussion tonight.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
breaches Farewell Sermon.

The Rev. William r. wedderspoon last
night preached his farefell sermon as
pastor OF Foundry Methodist Episcopal
church on the theme 1.-THE Unfadins
crown" DR.. Wedderspoon leaves this
week for Chicago. where he assumes the
pastorate Of st. James Methodist Epi.-
copal Church. He ha, been connected
with Foundry Church for six years. To-
morrow night the congregation will hold
reception and present the retiring pas
tor with a token OF regard.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
DIR. Simon To Speak.

The Washington Chapter. Knights Of
Columbus will hold an open Columbus
pay ceieoration at the chapter hall. 6O6
street northwest. Thursday evening
~ O'Clock. The Rev. DIR. Abram
simon. pastor of the Washington He
brew Congregation, will be the prlnci-
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
News and Gossip Of Washing
ton and Washlngtonians
Tersely Told.
what's the matter with the hens7
Why are they laying down" on the
lob?
This Is what everybody wants

MS 10 W hht
10 know, and the
man who can find
the reason and a
remedy won't ever
he in danger OF
starving. he'll be
a rich person.
The United States
Department of Ag-
riculture's office
OF markets and
rural organiza-
tions has added
f0 the xunrrv NJ
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Lecture On Philosophy"

Man can be systematically trained
to attain insight into the immaterisl
worlds and can cultivate facilities to APP
prehend the existence OF higher planes
than the physical" said Dr. W. w.
Baker In lecture on "Theosophy" last
evening before the Theosophical Society
at l216 III street
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Church Gets $4,000.

At the close yesterday OF the week s
ceremonies marking dedication OF Pet
worth Methodist Episcopal Church about
$4,000 was turned into the treasury.
The sermon was preached by Bishop w.
Mcdowell. OF Baltimore. DIR. w. L..
Mcdowell, SUPERINTENDENT OF the WASH
ington district. conducted evening SER
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Ad iress At Y. M. G. A.

About thirty boys. members OF the
Hero Club OF the Y. NJ. C. A., were
present at the clubs meeting yesterday
afternoon. when William X. Cooper,
dressed them on THE Life of Sir George
williams. founder OF the Y. NJ. C. A."
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
To Entertain "Y" Committees.

William s. Corby, member OF the board
OF managers OF the Y. NJ. C. A., has in
rited the entire membership OF all COM
nittees OF the association to be his
guests this evening at his home, at
Chevy Chase circle.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
LOCAL MENTION.

WE WOULD like to double your ineoms-m.,
we! The Mutual Life. Thos. p. Moran.
Mgr. Southern bldg. Uood terms TO prod ucers
The Sunday Evening Times has
all the acknowledged ADVANTAGES of
evening Newspaper circulation with
none OF the Disadvantages of Sunday
morning newspapers OF many s~ctiOns
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Concerts Today
BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band, at Bandstand,'
at 1850 p. M.
John 8. NJ. ZIMMERMAN. Director.

JOHN 8. NJ. ZIMMERMAN. Director.
March, ia Ritirata" ......,. Drescher
overture. "oberon" .......Von Weber
Idyi, After Sunset" ......... Pryor
Selection. "Pinafore". ........ Sullivan
Samoan Dance, Maori ......,.Tyers
valse Lente, "Rendesvous" -. .zulueta
Intermezzo. Laughing Graces,"
Finale. World Peace" .Zamecnik
THE star-spanglsd Banner"
BY U. s. Marine Band at Marine
Barracks at 1 p. m.
WALTER r. SMITH. Second Leader.
March, National Defense :. .Lampe
Overture, .'stradella" GeauestedD.
Selection, Aida" (reauested). :, Verdi
Song For all Eternity. .Mascheroni
Euphonium solo by Peter Hazes.
Nocturno. Monastery Bells. .Woly
Chimes obligato by William Kieffer.
Spanish suite, La Verbena". .Lampe
(a) La feta.
(b) Tango.
(c) Serenade, "a Night In Spain"
Grand March from "Tannhaussr,"
Marines Hymn. The Halls OF
Montezuma.
1.-THE Star-Spangled Banner"
Notice-The audience is required to
stand, men with their hats removed,
while THE star-spangled Banner"
Is being played.
The Washington times., 1916-10-09
Bingham Aprons

Good quality Standard ging-
ham: made in long and short
styles: finished with OSO
pockets and ties. At..,... AOC
COver-aII Aprons, OF bingham;
also Princess Style Aprons COn
OF Bingham. At.......... OOC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
JAPAN FEELS ABSOLUTE
NECESSITY OF EXPANSION
Chinese Empire, With ALMOST Limit
less Areas, Constantly Whcts
Appetite OF People.
HEMArED IN BY THE PACIFIC
People OF Nippon Think Their Posi-
lion In Far East and Their Power
Entitic Them to Fill Predominant
ing Role i'm China.

TOKYO, February 5-Just what
JaWna Intentions arc with reference
10 emma IS question that everybody
is discussing in the Orient. Although
oniciai uttcfanccs adhere closely to the
declaration that Japan seeks the peace
or Asia and tho maintenance of the
integrity OF China and tho maintcn-
ancc OF tho open door for the people
OF all nations. men in various walks
OF lie appear to believe that the
future or Japan lies in China, but as
TO how that future liz to DC attained
and what direction and paths IL will
follow only the vaguest ideas exist
Japan. with its CO. 10O.O 900 population,
and with yearly increase OF about
100000, IL conceived as feeling the
absolute necessity Of expansion some
where. Her people do not fancy the
cold climate OF Hokkaido or districts
like Sakhalin Island. the half OF which
was acquired from Russia. They are
hlicd with a busincssliltc determine
tion to ciniGratc to those places where
opportunities arc many, and where they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

pie would disappear when they real
lied tho satisfactory effects OF Japan's
exploitation OF their resources OH the
general condition OF the country. In
stead Of criticlzing the government. DR..
Suychiro says. the people should study
the chances OF gain In Manchuria and
MONGOLIA, where Japan has established
Il sphere of influence. He urges the
Japanese to become active in every
held of endcavor in these regions. Now
that Japanese interests are increa sed
there should begin big emigration
there The doctor is rather peSsimls-
tic as TO labor development. as he thinks
that the Japanese laborcr is no match
Tor tho chinaman in Manchuria. The
same is true as to shopkecpers. the Chi
nose being able TO undersell the Japa-
hese. so the writer concludes that
the field for the japanese is in industry
ana agriculture. AS TO industry. with
an abundance OF cheap and superior
coal from Fushun. the prospects arc
excellent. AS regards agriculture rice
cultivation appears hopeful. DR.. Suye-
MIRO doubts. however. whether the
Japanese farmers can obtain the same
success in Manchuria as they have in
California. which he has visited. lie
urges his fcllow-countrymen to under
stand that II Is only by RnS, patient
and strenuous efforts that they can
nope TO find real benefits in Manchuria
other prominent men. especially
ihose engaged in business dwell upon
the necessity OF pushing Japans oppor-
tunitics in China. They voice their
faith III the sincerity of the government
III cnunciating the principles Of the
open door and integrity. 1T must be
quite evident" wrote Mr.. Yamada. a
member of the House of Represents
tvcs, That in pressing her demands
. concerning Manchuri;L and Monsoli.
Japan WAS completely free from The.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

stretch out it's arms to China and
by its national power to help China
and win her lasting friendship"
lie continues: What We should do
now is To make practical use OF the
privileges already secured The bust
ness men OF Japan should not indulge
In meditation. casting their heads down.
Some influential Japanese statesmen
should go to Picking to secure the good
will OF the Chinese. and build up an
entente based ON helpfulness and
friendship"
Baron IShii. the new Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. is represented as fav
orinS II policy of Cancellation with
China This kind of policy is backed
by the business interests who arc seek
ing to extend the Japanese markets,
and in general way develop tho ma
tcrial interests of the empire. Another
group. representing the political inter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

ambition OF seeking to annex these re-
Sions. Japan is convinced that in or
der to establish closer relations be-
tween the two Oriental powers. TO ex-
tricate China from impending danger
and thus 10 Insure the maintenance
OF peace In the Far East. she ought to
secur" a nrmcr foothold in China IL
the Chinese are really sincere In their
oft-eXprcsscd desire for closer economics
union with this empire. they should
see the reason underlying our de-
mands."
THE interests Of Japuu and China
are identical" wrote another business
man. Eve have no desire to crush
China. ON the contrary. We want her
10 develop"
Declaring that the treaty signed
early last year is Unsatisfactory both
TO Japan and China a writer in the
koltumin urges the Japaucsc nation to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
4 Dressy
"Fouquet
Model Suit
for Spring

"FOUQUET," as doubtless
you've already learned, stands
for "Stylc and Quality par excel
lent" and Suits bearing this label
Exclusively at Miller & Rhoads)
are far above the ordinary. S35
to S55.
The dressy BOUQUET" model
in question is Of fine gabardine,
and has a large cape collar effect.
The back Of the jacket fits in"
at the waist and hangs in grace
full ripple. The right and left
fronts are plated to form pock-
cts. Beautiful full two-gore
skirts.
Two Suits Of this very striking
model, navy blue (size 36) and
Rookey (sizc 3S). Priced 500.
Second Floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

ests arc said TO favor more agrees
sivc policy towards the Oriental
ncishbor.
Baron Ishii. who was subjected to an
almost endless series OF questions about
China at a recent meeting OF the bud
get committee Of the Diet. said that
the government would have no hesita
ton in giving official recognition TO
the proposed empire when il is con-
sidercd certain that no disturbances
will occur.
The impression exists here that
Japan does not wish TO ALLEVIATE the
sympathy OF her ally, Great Britain.
and the other great powers. including
the United States. by action against
China which might be interpreted as
unduly aggressive and arouse hostile
public opinion abroad The attitude of
Great Britain. which is interpreted by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
some Japanese as acting AS a brake on
Japan, is beginning to arouse consider.
able criticism or England
HE REDUCED 81 POUNDS
New Method of Fnt Reduction Proves
\stOnishinEIy Successful

J"hns'own. IA. February 5.-Invcs.
tEation has fully established that Hon
H. L Stctler, Of this city. has rcducrJ
% pounds in IN incredibly short time
by wearing a simple. invisible device.
Weighing scarcely an ounce This
when used as directed. dispenscs with
Such ordcais as starving. drugcinc.
sweating and acrobatics. II is said tho
inventor is sending these outfits on
free trial to all who write tho Auto
Masscur CO. II West 37th street.
Branch d. New York Many prominent
men and women have adopted this casv
means OF reducing their excess Eirth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
For Women and Mise

NEW THINGS dainty fresh attractive every part
fashion creations keeping
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
Yes---the *Bed Euer' -
Our $25 I ailored Suits

IT'S REMARKABLE, OF selling
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find out when come and see them for yourse
In charming assortmens you'll d
The Pouar Checked Suitsn checks all
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rails ec, all the shades
One Very Nobby Spring Model made
pockets and buttonholes
a small round collar bell
Another MOdeland beauty is by the
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
Waterproof Coats
$500

OF excellent quality Gabardinc;
just the thing for motorists; fine
also for general wear.
Full lengths navy blue and
black-wOmen's sizes.
Second Floor.