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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
PLAYS PRESENTED
BY YOUNG ACTORS
Charles F. Weller Describes
the ChiIdren's Playhouse at
Columbus, Ohio.
REGARDED As A VALUABLE
PART OF THEIR TRAINING
Performance Given Each Saturday
Afternoon at a Cost of
$40 a Week.

Extension of dramatic work to great
or degree on Fairgrounds. in schools and
churches is advocated IN an articie
written by Charles F. Weller and sent
out today by the Survey Press service.
He urges this after describing the work
which is being done at the Children
PLAYHOUSE, at Columbus. Ohio, when IS
being conducted by ]. Clarence Sullivan
n newspaper man, and which is SAID 10
be proving most successful
Following is Mr. Weller'f article:
For its recreational value, If no; for
the worth of its dramatic art. the Chill
dren's Playhouse of Columbus, ONO
seems to me important. interesting ana
worthy of emulation by other commune
ties by school children for school
children is its slogan.
All children who wish TO take part are
invited to do so. The aim is not TO PICK
out talented stars who can give nm
ished performance. but to PROVIDE fecred-
tion and wholesome development through
exercising universal dramatic instincts.
For example in helping TO organize the
cast for Frances Hodgson Burnetts. Inc
Little Princess" Mrs. sullivan wife OF
the director complained when one spe-
cially unpromising boy was included.
themselves that out of twenty impos-
sibles who had been cast for parts earlier
in the season five are now numbered
among the most responsible players. while
the fifteen others are no longer poor in
their parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
THE COURTS.
Court Of Appeals.
AssiEnment for Monday:

AB8iEnFn enf1 Tor Monday:
No. 2Sss. Fulton agt. United States:
attosney1. David. Lambert, Laskey.
No. zs0<. United States ex rel Rey-
no3ds agt. Lane: attorneys, McNeill-
WrtSht.
No. asa waters agt- Richie: attor-
nsyB, Dariington-Worthin
Nos. 2S73 and zs74. Masters agt Hart
naan and Hartman Aet. Masters: at
torneya. Lambert, Davis-Gardiner.
nos 1e5s-2sff-TwymAn agt Carter
and Carter at. Twyman. attorneys,
Ralston. Richardson. Winheld-Keig-
win.
No. 2sos. National Surety Company
aGt. Lane. attorneys. Hinton-Easby-
Smith. Hargrove. Keyser.
No. 1905. Dnwiddie agt. MetzEer: at
torneye. Hoehling. PeeIle & Ogilby-
Netsger. Darlington.
No. 1911. Lloyd aS& Johnson; attor-
news -Hfll-Za6el
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY DIVISION 1-Justice Ander-
son.
Assignment for Monday:
No. 242i.. Pearson agt Pearson; at
torneys, Moriarty-Truitt and Turnage.
No. eos. Lewis agt Lewis; attorneys.
Kmg-Gaskfns.
No. 247 Bowling agt. Bowling: at
torneys. Purcell. Shore-Birney.
EQUITY DIVISION Justice Mccoy
Moulton agt. Allison: time to file
transcript extended to March 20: plain
tiffs attorney, e. L. Giles: defendants
attorneys A. D. Esher. J. E. Laskey
and j. 3. Archer
Eidenour agt. Ridenour; Ralph D.
Quinter appointed receiver, bond.
5000: plaintiffs attorneys, Barnard &
johnson and W. f. Lester; defendants
attorneys, o. b. Drake and J. c. Git
tinEs.
King ast King; alimony pendente
lite; salt money and custody of child
awarded TO wife: plaintiffs attorneys.
H. NJ Hudson and J. A. Hicks; defend
ants attorney. c. T. Hendler.
McGonigal agt. Tribby ct al; original
and amended bill dismissed with costs :
appeal noted: bond. 800: plaintiffs at
.torney. Charl Poe: defendants attor-
n<ya. " s. Bo%les and John Ridout
Assignment for Monday:
No. - Dante agt. Hutchins; attor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
Completes With Movies.

About 1900 has been raised for the
Playhouse since its work began a year
ago. OF this a goodly sum has come
from advertisements in the program.
which has been made to appeal to bust
ness men as an attractive combination
Of philanthropy with a unique oppor-
tunity to educate children in the value
of local products.
The play was pretty good" said one
of the schoolboy auditors, but you
know ! like the wild west movies bet
ter. II is a question, naturally, as to
how strongly the children will be held
by the occasional opportunity of seeing
their comrades in attractive plays. But
there can be. no doubt that the gram
mar grade pupils who take part are
gripped with stronger power than even
the movies can exert.
AZ I looked on at a rehearsal and
saw the patient resourcefulness and the
keen interest with which the boys and
girls were learning to read life into
their lines. i wondered why this is not
recognized as one of the most effective
means of vital education to be sustain
ed and extended as a function of the
schools, the players being given some
credit in English for the work they do.
But. evidently. this Is not necessary, for
the activity attracts on its merits. The
children love this recreational exercise
ot their dramatic fnstinctS Older peo-
pie would like it, too. We ought to see
schools and Churches large develop
ment OF popular dramatics as one es-
sential form OF 1eieuFe-rime conserva-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
Bank Robbers Get $1,000.

TULSA, Okla. March 4.-Robbers
early today dynamited the safe and
wrecked the bank building of the First
National Bank at Mounds. Okla. and
escaped with between $1,000 and $4,000
in currency. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05

The population of Amsterdam. No.
vember /. 1915, was 6l4,S30.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Am Counter Represented.

al G11NAlG1 hDEtS@ENNN
The Gardner Land Bank Commit
tee announces that It has on hand
42,Ss9 signatures. and that its sign
ers represent not only the sixteen
congressional districts, but every n
Of the ia counties.
How this number Of signatures
compares with those which were hled
under the referendum act to repeal
the st. Louis home rule law and the
excise act, which was submitted to
the voters in 1914, is shown by the
fact that the st. Louis measure had
35,777 signatures, and the excise act
S5,967. When woman's suffrage was
submitted it had only S5,961.
The Gardner land bank advocates
are highly elated over the showing.
Petitions continue to come in, and 1t
is estimated that $4,000 names will
be obtained before the time for fling
arrives.
The fourteenth congressional dis
trict leads all others with 1850 sig
natures.
Information comes from Washing
ton that the Democratic convention
viii go on record in its platform in
favor of a system of land banks, and
Missouri's delegation will take an ac-
tive part in bringing this about.
The Republican convention is also
expected to take similar action along
these lines.
Congress recently passed a law
which contemplates the establishment
of a series of land banks, but the
bill has not yet reached the presi-
dent for his signature.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
WORK STARTED
ON NEW STATUTE
SEEK TO HAVE COMPENSATION
ACT PLACED ON MISSOURI
LAW BOOKS.
COMMITTEE BEGINS CAMPAIGN
Only Up-to-Date State Which Lacks
LegisIation-To Profit BY Expe-
rience of Other Common
wealths-Need Best.
Jefferson City.

Under the direction Of Mr.. Alroy S.
Phillips, rapid and substantial prog
ress is being made with the organiza-
ton of the campaign for a good work
mems compensation law for Missouri.
This is the only one of the progress
sive states which lacks this kind of
a law and all interests concerned
maintain that it is time for Missouri
to enact one of the best.
The organization of the general eX-
ecutive committee will be completed
probably this week, when details and
plans for the campaign will be elab-
grated. Though the state assembly
will not meet until January, the prop
osition will be submitted meanwhile
to the people of the state in a clear
and frank manner, and a bill will be
introduced as soon as the legislature
opens.
All interests are cooperating har-
moniously, and it seems certain the
cause will make good Roadway. The
insurance agencies have appointed
representatives in the committee,
but they will act almost exclusively
in an advisory manner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
TOO MANY MEXICO TROOPS
FORCES DOUBLE SIZE OBREGoN
ASKED FOR.
Massing Of Men South of Rio Grande
Causes United States Much
Concern.

Washington, D. C.-More than TO-
600 C~arranzistas have now been mus
tered in for duty along a 500-mile
front Just south of the Rio Grande, ac-
cording to Gen. F%unston's report to
the wal department, following careful
investigation of the Mexican troop
movement. This number is double
that which Gen. Obregon promised to
dispose in Northern Mexico.
The bulk Of the 100000 troops. most
ly infantrymen, is massed in Chihua-
hua City and vicinity. Four thousand
are in chihuahua City, 1000 just
south of there and 5000 have moved
toward Madero, just northwest Of
chihuahua City. Two thousand have
moved toward Ojinaja, 300 miles east
of Chihuahua City, at the tip Of the
Big Bend. Others are scattered at
various points on the 500 miles be-
tween Madero and Ojinaja.
Funston Confirms Move.
Gen. Funston said that while the
newspapers reported entrenchment of
the Mexicans his investigation found
no evidence of such move. In announc-
ing this disposition, Secretary Baker
declared Funston manifested no APP
~prehension.
The nearest Mexican forces are at
Madero, so miles northwest Of Per
shing's line.
In contradiction of recent reports
of threats against the American fore
es Funston's message declared Gen.
Trevino recently issued strict orders
that Mexicans insulting Americans
would be summarily shot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
KITCHENER is TO BE HECKLED
House of Commons Members Cues.
ton Commander as Result of
ChurchilIs Criticisms.

London, England.-Lord Kitchener
was cheered to the echo when he ar
rived in committee room IA of the
house of commons to give the men,
bers a chance to question him on the
status of the The visit was an
nounced several days ago by Prem
Ter Asquith.
The unrest among some of the lords
which eliminated in the violent de-
nuciation of Kitchener by Winston
Churchill, has been marked by a SINH
lar feeling in the commons, and to
give the members first-hand informa-
ton Asquith arranged for the visit.
More than 200 members packed the
committee room.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
TO BE EFFICIENTLY MARRIED
elors Who Are Contemplating
Matrimony.

In the Woman's Home Companion,
Good Husband of My Son." in which
the writer lays down some rules for
a course of domestic training for bach
, elors who are thinking of being mar
riad.
Besides heating the house." he
says, "a man should have a thorough
theoretical, and a simple practical,
knowledge of plumbing, SO he a be.
beyond the mercy of an ignorant or
dishonest plumber. The upkeep of all
the furniture is your province; YOU
should be able to replace a caster
automatically, or in your sleep put ON
the pull of a bureau drawer.
"Of course he will not can in a.
painter when floors or woodwork need
painting or a man to replace panes
of glass or put up shelves, or any Of
the smaller tinkering around the
house, any more than his wife should
hire a woman to darn the stockings
or do the small mending.
One of his most important duties
is to see that each window and door
is properly screened. He should keep.
all the shades in proper order and see
that the windows work easily and
smoothly, also keep the locks of all
doors in perfect order. He should
have a general knowledge of Building.
materials, so he will be able to advise
his carpenter. Naturally, too, he villa
keep the knives in proper condition
and nc young man should wait until
he is married to learn how to carve"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
NAVAL BILL PASSES HOUSE
VOTE is ALMOST UNANIMOUS ON
MEASURE.
Law-Carries S27o,ooo,o 900 Out
put for Coming Year.

Washington, D. C.-The naval ap-
preparation bill, carrying $270,00e..
000 for sea preparedness, was passed
by the house of representatives yes
terday afternoon by a vote of 1853 to
4. A wild outburst of enthusiasm
greeted the announcement of the
final vote.
The building program includes five
battle cruisers, four scout cruisers, 10
destroyers, so submarines and 1870
aeroplanes.
A motion to recommit the bill with
instructions to amend by adding two
battleships, two scout cruisers and 10
d%estroyers was beaten, 1S9 to 1888, and
the way cleared for a vote on the
measure as framed in committee of
the whole.
AS the bill passed, it was increased
by nearly $3O,000,0 200 over the orig
inal measure submitted to the house
by the naval affairs committee. In
addition to this increase in imme-
date appropriations, the house added
many millions more in authorization
for future naval expenditures.
Both Democrats and Republicans
voted for first passage of the meas
ure, after the Democrats, by the mar
row margin of six votes, had de-
feated a strenuous Republican fight
to increase the Measure all along the
line.
Those who voted against the bill
on its final passage were Browning,
Republican, New Jersey; Graham, Re-
publican, Pennsylvania; Randall,
Democrat, California, and London,
Socialist, New York.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
The Jar.

John D. Rockefeller was congratu-
lated by a New York repoi Ter on his
recent gift of $1,275, 900 to education
at must be a fine feeling" said the
reporter, ito give away millions"
you get used to it," said Mr.. Rookie
Teller. ITO stop giving is what would
jar me. I'm afraid I'm like the e
tired business man whose wife said
the first day of his retirement:
Father, what's the matter? You
look so worried
"'Well, no wonder I'm worried said
he. I've never before had nothing to-
worry about"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
CARRANZA'S MEN AIDING U. S.
In Spite of Threatening Note 1t Is
Discovered That obregon Is Fol.
lowing Funston's Advice.

Washington, D. C.-Despite the
threatening tone of Gen. Carranza's
last note, his military forces in Chi
huahua state are being disposed in
general accord with the plan disclosed
by Gen. Obregon during his confer
ence at FL Paso with Generals Scott
and Funston. This was shown when
Gen. Funston sent word that the TO-
900 Carranza soldiers modified with
in the last few days at Chihuahua
City had been spread over the region
not controlled by Gen. Pershing's col
umn in a way to carry out an active
pursuit of bandits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
GOETHALSBACKFR0M PANAMA
Reports That All interference by
Canal Slides Has Been Com
pletely Overcome.

New York, N. YAH interference
with the traffic through the Pana-
ma Canal resulting from slides has
been overcome and future movements
of earth into the great waterway that
may result from tropical rains can
be taken care of in a routine manner,
according to Major Genera George
W. Goethals, who arrived here IN the
steamship Santa Marta from the
canal zone
Gen. Cocktails added that his canal
work was finished and that he ex-
pected to make only one more trip
to the zone-to close up final details
of the business of his administration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
AUTOMOBILES in Missouri.

There are S3,757 automobiles in use
in Missouri. This is an increase over
u months ago of 20,437. 1t is be-
lieved that more than 100000 licenses
will have been issued by the close of
the year.
The larger number are issued at
these points: st. Louis, 1873; Kan
sas City, 1919; Buchanan county, O.
220; Jasper county, 3,51S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Roach Has Ia Reasons"

Secretary of State Cornelius Roach
candidate for governor has just re-
turned from a campaign tour of the
state. Almost Immediately upon his
arrival at home the stork was a Wis
itor, and added another reason to his
list of arguments as to why he should
be elected to office. This baby, a IL
pound girl, makes IA children born to
Mrs. Roach, of which ten are girls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
CALL FOR IRISH PARLIAMENT
Evening Paper DecaIre Ulster VII Be
Excluded in Course THAI Has
Been Decided Upon.

London, England.-The Evening
Standard makes the statement that a
basis of agreement has been arrived
at for settlement Of the Irish Ques-
ton and that the proposed Irish par
lament will be set up Immediately,
Ulster being excluded.
The parliament, this newspaper
says, will be made up of the present
Irish representatives in the British
parliament.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Sentences Affirmed.

The supreme court has affirmed
the sentences of the following de-
PENDANTS on appeal: Pearl Sloe, life
Imprisonment for the murder of Gut
Jones in st. Louis; Of Samuel Gilbert
of Cedar county, for killing John
Shuey; of George Jackson, of st. 10
seph, who killed A. X. Godsey in at
tempting to rob a saloon, and of
Henry Brashear of Mississippi coun.
ty for ~manslaughter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Favors Any Reorganization.

B. f. Yoakum will favor any reor-
ganization scheme for the Frisco line
that will give the stockholders the
right, after it has been passed upon
by the Missouri public service COM
mission, to contest it in the courts.
Mr.. Yoakum made this concession in
a letter to the commission written
from New York.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Katy Crossing Plea Upheld.

l~nterlocking plants have been in
stalled by the state public service
commission at the intersection of the
NJ. X. & T. Ry. with the south branch
of the C. & A. at North Jefferson,
Galloway county, and at the crossing
of the tracks of the X. c. G. C. & S.
neal Clinton, Henry county. The
Katy asked for the establishment of
both in~terlocking plants.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
ony One Man for Treasurer.

One Of the unexpected develop
ments in the makeup of the Demo-
cratic list of state candidates is the
fact that there is but one man who
has declared for treasurer. George
H. M~iddlekamp, secretary of the
Democratic state committee will have
no opposition for that nomination.
John G. Russell, assistant state treas
urer at the present time, was expect
ed to be a candidate for the place,
but concluded at the last moment
not to file.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Forward at Home.

Schoolteacher-I'm sorry to say, Mr..
Jones, that your boy is very backwards
in his studies.
Jones-That's strange! At home in
conversation with me he seem to,
know it all.-Boston Evening Tran
script.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
said to Favor Hot SPRINGS.

New York.-General Federation Of
mans Clubs postponed action on
the election of a city in which to hold
the next convention. Invitations have
ben received from Hot Springs Ark;
New Orleans, Baltimore and Kansas
City. 1t is said that Hot Springs is
favored.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Temporary Capitol Flooded.

The temporary state capitol was
deluged with water again. This is
the fifth soaking it has had in one
week. Employees were driven from
their offices by the downpour. 1t is
feared the building will not hold to-
gether until the new capitol is finish
ed, which will probably be about the
close of 1917.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Refuse to Expunse Report.

The supreme court denied the ap-
plication of Arthur V. LASTLY to have
expunged from the records of St.
Louis county a grand jury report in
which he vas said to have retained
fees that did not belong to him while
he was prosecuting attorney of that
county.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
ENGLAND Shy $685. 25. 900.

Notwithstanding to Reginald
McKenna, chancellor of the exche-
quer, the deficit for 1867 will be
met by borrowing an amount esti-
mated at G1,323, 1856 $685. 25,-
00O). This will involve raising by
loans more than 9~3,6OO,OOO ($1S, O0O,-
000) daily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08

San Antonio, Texas-Steps have
been taken by the war department to
hold the army to its present strength
in view Of the Mexican situation. The
privilege enlisted men have had of
passing from the active to the reserve
list at the end of three years has
been withdrawn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
To Fortify the System Against
Summer Heat

Many users of Groves Tasteless Chip
Tonic make it a practice to take this old
standard remedy regularly to fortify the
system against the depressing effect of
summer heat. as those who are strong
withstand the heat of summer better thau
those who are weak. Price soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
nMore payIlahtv Recruits.

Chicago.-At 4:S0 o'clock typewrit-
ers are showed into their desks and
the employees of the Robert H. niger
soil G. Bro, and the Waterbury Clock
Co. are through for the day. The two
firms are recruits to the more day
light" movement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08

San Francisco, Cal,-Byron J. San
ford and J.. f. Kelley of San Fran
cisco and the Rev. Richard Fysh Of
Calwa, Cal, 81 years old, were given
jail sentences in the United States
district court for using the mails to
defraud in a land settlement scheme.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
LIfe Insurance for soldiers.

Rome, tall .-Italian soldiers may
insure their lives for $1,000 each, a C
cording to a new rule Of the National
Institute Of Insurance, A request for
such a policy must be made within
10 days Of the soldiers arrival at the
front.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Bradford VIII unheld.

The will Of Frank e. Bradford Of
st. Louis, distributing an estate Of
100000 was upheld in the supreme
court. The decision was written by
Judge Bond, and concurred in by all
the other judges.
In the will the income from certain
property in st. Louis, valued at $780,
900, was given a sister, Mrs. Caroline
Bradford Ryan The title was vested
in Robert Rutledge, agent and con
fldential friend. The residue Of the
estate was devised to Rutledge and
various church boards in st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Upholds Safety Appliance Law.

The supreme court upheld the con-
s~titutionality Of the safety appliance
law for factories and sustained the
decision of the st. Louis circuit court
in assessing Il fine of $50 against the
Scullin-G Gallagher company for refusal
to install safeguards in compliance
with that statute. The only ground
considered by the court in the appeal
was the constitutionality Of the act,
which was attacked by attorneys for
the company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
NAM ann Adopted bx houae.

The house adopted an
amendment to the naval bill appro-
priating $4,000, 900 to equip the Puget
Sound, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Charles
ton. Boston and Portsmouth, N. H.,
and New Orleans navy yards to
~build such ships az may be assigned
70 them"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Lower PASSENGER Rate ordered.

Nashville, Tenn.-The Tennessee
railroad commission ruled that the
present 3-cent passenger rate Of the
Illinois Central Railroad is too high
and the company was given 30 days
70 reduce the rate to 2h cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-08
Cold in Petroarad.

Petrograd.-Phenomenal cold for
this time of the year prevails through
out Russia. The street cars at Kazan
have been stopped by snow. The
temperature at many points is below
freezing.