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The Washington times., 1916-07-15

WRITING HAS BEEN HER FAD
But She Learned by Experience
It ls a Hard Task and Re-
Y quires Patience.
BY LILLIAN WALKER.

Maybe II will surprise some peo-
pie, but I have favorite occu-
patton that has kept me pretty
we'll engaged outside Of my motion
picture hours. No. II isn't en-
broidering that I mean. though Tn
scarcely ever without an embroid-
waiting between scenes. And
don't mean swimming. either, in
spite Of my fondness for the water.
My favorite occupation IL writ
ing. and as evidence Of the extent
tc which I devote myself to II
there Is a novel from my pen to
which have Just put the finish
Ing touches. 1t is the story OF
young girls life told in the form
OF letters written by her. II COW
ers $50 pages Of typewritten copy.
and at the rate Of 500 words tc Z
page. its length Is $4,000 words
enough for a popular-sised book.
Much more than that ! must not
tell now, since 1t Is not yet In
book form. and. In fact, have not
yet shown II to a publisher.
Anybody who knows a publisher
can do me a big favor by letting me
get In touch with him.
Learned Q Lesson.
And now for q big lesson the writ
ing Of this book has taught ma IL
was fascinating. 1t was absorb.rz.
But don't let anybody think ne can
sit down and write . book-just ike
that!
l have found that people ~ro
write have to know a whole ,'t
more than just now to spell ana
how to make legible letters. N
fact those are two Of the least
know. < typewriter will look after
the legibility Of the writing and q
good proofreader will correct the
But the things that one must
know are people and the way
peoples characters develop. Be-
neve me. hadn't the slightest idea
what was letting myself In for
when / started to write this book.
! thought 1t would be an easy task
Just to sit down and work out q
story by writing out the letters I
I have seen DR.. Brady-you know
Or. Cyrus Townsend Brady. who
writes a lot Of the things we are
producing nowadays'-I have seen
him sit at his desk and write and
II seemed 80 easy. What I didn't
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
PICTURE MEN SIGN
NEW NATIONAL PACT
Await Only Exhibitors Sanction
From Chicago to Become
National Commission.

The action OF the national convention
Of the Motion Picture Exhibitors
League in Chicago Ia all that is neces-
sary to put into definite form the pro-
posed national commission OF film men.
The organization Is to be called the
National Association Of the Motion
Picture Industry.
A committee of eighty representatives
OF the film industry. selected from the
leading manufacturers. distributors and
exhibitors OF the country. formulated
the plan for the organization. w. w.
Irwin. president OF the v. L. 8. II. or
ganization drew up the plan, and 1t
was unanimously adopted on the mo-
ton Of William A. Brady. Of the World
Film Corporation.
ciat'on were set forth as follows: To
foster trade and commerce among Its
members and to promote the business
interests OF such members; to secure
action: to diffure among It's members
accurate and reliable information as to
the standing and character Of those en-
gagged In any or all branches OF that In
concerning the Industry; TO settle differ
ences between It's members and to pro-
mote a more enlarged and friendly In
tcrcourse between those engaged In the
IMMUNITY ana 10 no anu
| such acts as may tend TO promote the
welfare Of the industry at large.
Headquarters In New York.
II Ia provided that the principal Of
flee Is to be situated In the Borough
OF Manhattan in the City Of New York
and that the number OF directors shall
be thirty. The membership is divided
into five classes. as follows: 1. Prodnc-
ers and importers Of motion pictures.
| .. Motion Picture Exhibitors League OF
| America-mcmbcrsh In good standing
| in the league shalt carry with " men,
| tcrship in the association. 3. Those en-.
gnged In manufacturing. dealing In and
| importing motion picture supplies and
| equipment. L. Distributors Of motion
| pictures. 8. Miscellaneous.
l. Each OF these clsaaes Is entitled to
| hve directors with the exception OF the
| exhibitors league. which Ia given ten:
There Is to be no entrance fee for the
| Moving Picture Exhibitors League
| For the remaining four classes the sun
ranges from $500 down. according to the
| relative Importance to the industry OF
| the branch affected. For employees o!
| establishments and plants connected
In any way with the industry the en-
trance fee In 70. 1t is this latter clause
| by the way. on which the committed
banks strongly. II hopes to extend the
| influence OF the organization to every
i corner OF the country.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
knowledge of Submarine
Gained by Picture Star

IF an actor does little else" says
Howard Hickman. Of the Ince forces,
''he certainly learns a lot about many
things he never knew before. My
knowledge regarding submarines wal
about NIL until had the part of the
Count Ferdinand in Civilization Now
I know about everything there Is tc
know regarding these terrors Of the
deep.
so II Is with other things. and II ar
artist Ia observant he has opportunities
galore to pick up knowledge"
II will be remembered that Mr.. Hick'
mans most sensational scenes tool
place on and In a submarine.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Has Case of "Studio Eve"

After several months OF incessant
work. Myrtle Stedman. Morosco star. is
enjoying a brief rest at her home. to
which she was forced to retire to save
her eyesight from injury by the studio
artificial lightc,
For several days It was feared an
operation would be necessary. but the
change from the glare Of the Cooper
Hewitts to the soft Califoria sun has
refreshed and ready for more work.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Contract Wedding By
Guardsman on Border

DOUGLAS. Ariz.. July IA marriage
mer. II Company. First New Jersey In
fantry. on border. duty here, and his
sweetheart. Miss Ethel NJ. Sergeant. in
Newark. N. j.. was formerly executed
here.
Bansemer signed contract In the
presence Of a notary and witnesses that
had previously been signed by Miss
Sergeant. A formal marriage ceremony
is planned when Bansemer returns
home.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
u. S. to Hold Test
For Stenographers

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces aI open competitive
examination for stenographer and type
writer. for both men and women. on Au-
gust 9.
From the list Of eligibles resulting
from the examination certincation will
be made to fill vaceEcies as they occur
In this position in the departmental SER
vice at Wash!ngton
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Senate Confirms
Newman Nomination

The Senate without opposition con-
firmed the nomination of District Com
missioner oliver Il. Newman to succeed
himself
The District Committee vas polled
and no opposition developed. In the
Senate, when the name of Mr., Newman
was reached on the calendar It was con-
firmed without discussion. following the
usual routine.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
EVANSVILLE.

An entertainment will be neld in
Masonic Hall here july n. the proceeds
Of which will be used cor The fund for
relie: OF families OF members or COM
pany r.. First Maryland Infantry, or or
Of some other national guard organiza-
ton Among those who Will participate
are W. D. Shepherd. Mrs. Mauue Howell
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Law Reporter Company
Employees on Outing

Employees OF the Law Reporter
Printing Co.. are enjoying an outing
at Chesapeake Beach today.
The party left for the beach this
morning at ten o'clock in a special car
Athletic events were scheduled. topped
with a banquet at the Belvedere Ho-
tel.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Hebrews Celebrate
Flower Day Tomorrow

For the beneft Of Jewish war suf-
ferers. the Hebrew organizations Of
this city will celebrate Flower Day to-
morrow. Flowers will be taken to the
homes of Jewish residents and offered
for sale. Volunteers are requested to
report to relief committee headquarters,
1905 Sixth street northwest, tomorrow
morning at 3 a. m.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Name Delegates to
Suffrage Convention

At meeting OF the Washington
Equal Suffrage Council. to be held
Tuesday evening in the Red Parlor of
the New Ebbit Hotel. the number OF
delegates to be sent to the National
convention at Atlantic City. to be held
the first week OF September. will be
discussed. The personnel Of the dele
gates will be decided later.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
To Hold Smoker.

A smoker and Together meet
ing" will be held Monday evening by
the Central Citizens Association, at
~ street, northwest The commit
tee in charge Of the entertainment has
arranged an attractive musical pro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

The Bradbury Heights Citizens .Asso-
citation will meet Monday night In the
school near Bowen road.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
TODAY'S BEST FILMS

Kitty Gordon dom" in TN. Crucial
Test" (World Film Corp).
Savoy. Fourteenth street and Column
bia road-Peggy Hyland In Saints
and Sinners" adapted from the
play by Henry Arthur Jones para
mount Famous Playerp).
apollo, ga H street northeast-olga
Petrova in THE Scarlet Woman"
(Metro.>.
Avenue Grand. "S45 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast-Marle Doro In
Diplomacy" adapted from the
play by Sardou (Paramount-Fa-
NOUS Players).
Hlppodroine. Ninth street and New
York avenue-"The Lord Of High
Decision" universally
CIRCLE. 21@ Pennsylvania avenue
Alice Anss Brady III, In IL, La ", We DC
e eS Henry M1Fs'F 'w'r'd Fill"
Olympic. 1881 Y street-Bessie Barrls-
Gale in THE Last Act" triangle
Kay Bee).
Revere, Georgia avenue and Park
road-Antonio Moreno In Kennedy
Square" adapted from the story
by F: Hopkinson Smith. ". L. s.
ttdSiuph.l
Masonic Auditorium, Thirteenth
street and New York avenue-Anita
Stewart in The Suspect" ". L.
q. E.-Vitagraph.)
Loew's Columbia. Twelfth and r
streets-Dustin Farnum in David
Crockett" Paramount Morosco.)
Garden, 423 Ninth street-Katherine
Kaelred In The Girl With the
Green Eyes" adapted from the
play by Clyde Fitch.
Strand, Ninth and d streets-Mae
Marsh. Robert Haron, and Tully
Marshall in A Child OF the Paris
Streets" triangle Fine Arts)
Central Park. Ninth. near @ Street.
William Courtenay In The Island
II Surprise" ". L. s. e. Vita
graph)
WASHINGTON. Eighteenth and Califor-
MIA streets-Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bayne In "A Million a
Minute" (Metro.)
Liberty, 1919 North Capitol street.
Alice Brady in Tangled Fates."
(World Film Corp)
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

The Catholic lawn fete at Congress
Heights closed last night.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

The weekly entertainments at the
Government Hospital for the Insane
have been discontinued until the fall
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

$40 Round Trip, July 28th,
Asheville, Waynesville. Lake Junaluska
and other charming resorts In LAND
OF THE SKY" Limit 10 days. South
ern Railway. Consult agents.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
I. b. P. o. Elks Harpers Ferry Ex-
cursiOn Postponed.

Owing to unavoidable conditions. our
Harpers Ferry excursion for Monday.
July nth, must be postponed to q later
date, due notice Of which will be given.
c. L. Ennis, chairman-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

NOTE-These selections are made
from programs prepared by the man
sgers of the theaters concerned.
and no responsibility 10 Assumed
for arbitrary changes without notice
to The Times. They are based on
the personality Of the players and
the producing company. and not per-
sonal inspection. except in special
cases. q. N.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

Mineola Tribe. No. II. Improved Order
Of Red Men. met last night in the
Masonic Hall.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
$4,000 VETERANS
IN KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Aug. 29.-Fifteen
thousand veterans thronged Camp
Kansas City today for the 50th en-
campment OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic. Down town thoroughfares
were crowded with the wearers OF the
blue, while hotel lobbies and conven-
ton hall buzzed with stories OF 81.
1t was day OF memories for those
who had fought and bled for the
final cementing OF the union.
While meetings OF the national
council OF administration and the
committee on credentials were sche-
duled for today. the rank and file
were free to search for the long
missing comrade or fght again the
battles of the war.
Death has claimed two of the wear
ers OF the little bronze button whose
determination to see the boys once
again was stronger than their feeble
bodies. B. W. Marcy, OF Toledo, and
Spencer Richardson, OF Dallas. both
died Of heart disease.
Joy and sorrow mingled at the re-
gistration booths. Occasionally there
is a meeting of comrades long separ-
ated and registration in that imme-
diate vicinity usually halts for min
ute. More often there Is disappoint-
ment caused by the absence Of COM
rade whom the veteran may have
come half across the continent to
meet.
The attendance has decreased some
what, due to fear OF a railroad strike
and lack OF reduced rates.
| A special train brought 600 veter.
ans of the department Of Illinois int
the city from Chicago this morning
Delegations from Ohio and West Vir.
ginia also arrived.
Red Cross stations we're opened to
day at several down town points L
care for weary veterans and thell
wives.
The encampment opens tonight
with a semi-official meeting at th'
convention hall. Governor Arthur
Capper Of Kansas will deliver the ad
dress OF welcome.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29

There is no doubling the fact that
every business man in Grants Pass is
deeply interested in the success OF the
county fair, now only three weeks
distant. Their ready response to tho
call for finances proves this. But to
get the proper spirit abroad in the
community. attendance at the meet
ings at which details for fair week
are discussed is necessary. There Is
strength in numbers even when all
that is wanted is moral support.
Moral support win cost nothing un-
less II is withheld-then II will be
found to have been pretty expensive.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
WHEAT RECEIVERS
|. FROM PRICE SLUMP

Chicago, Aug. 29.-The wheat mar
ket had apparently recovered from
the panic Of yesterday when it open
ed for business today. First quota
tions indicated uncertainty. Septem-
Der wheat was up u, but December
was down q and May down 1% !.
Later prices braced all along the line.
The trade realized that Roumania was
not moving toward the Dardanelles
and Russian wheat was still far away
from American competition.
At noon prices had jumped from
az to 3% cents over last nights
close. September at 144h was ?h
above the opening. December gain
ed 4 cents at 148. May was up 5A
at 150A.
No fortunes changed hands in yes
terday's sensational wheat drop, &C
cording to pit traders. Most OF the
unloading was done by pyramiders
who bought at 100 and were ho'dine
lit to sell at IT'S. When the price!
started tumbling they decided to TAKE
paper loss and collect profits while
they could. There were no big trad
ers dealing in the market yesterday
brokers said.
In corn there was slightly lowe
range at the opening, after whicl
prices rallied with wheat.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
When Umbrellas Were New,

The umbrella was described in early
dictionaries as a portable pent house to
carry in a persons hand to screen him
from violent rain or heat. John Mac
Donald. q British footman who wrote
the story Of his life about ITS. said
that he had fine silk umbrella which
he brought from Spain. but he could
not with any comfort use 1t. the people
calling out "Frenchman. why don't you
get coach?" The hackney coachmen
were clamorous ngainst their rival. but
the footman says be persisted for three
months till they took no further notice
Of this novelty Foreigners began to
use theirs and then tie English But
In the, east the umbrella was In use
long before thar dme. New York Sun,
Envelopes printed at the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
RBCREANT SENATOR'S
MUST RETURN TO JOB

Washington. Aug. 29.--Because of
the present emergency" Senator
Kern this afternoon introduced re-
solution requiring the sergeant-at-
arms to instruct all absentees that
they must return at once unless ex-
cused because OF Illness. The reso-
luton was unanimously adopted,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
FLEEcING THE GULLIBLE.

The American people apparently
like being heeeed. Especially are
they interested when their cupidity is
attacked by some shark who offers a
chance at some Of Uncle Sans do
main. The chance" may have little
or no substance behind It. as note the
millions given up for locations" up
on o. & c. granted lands. With the
reyersion Of these lands to the gov
ernment and the probability that they
will again be available for exploita-
ton, q new crop Of "locators" is
springing up. against whom Secretary
Of the Interior Lane has issued warn
ing. The secretary authorizes the
following statement to guide those
who may be solicited to give up their
coin for preferred locations within
the grant:
Lands within the Oregon & Cali
fornia Railroad grant are not ye,
open for entry and settlement and
will not be open until they have been
duly restored in the manner directed
BY congress under the rules and reg
ulations as may be adopted In the
meantime, 1t is utterly useless for
any person to attempt to acquire
any preference right upon any Of
these lands. There is no method or
manner by which any filing can be
made that would give any preference
right for the purchase or acquire
ment of any Of these lands. or Of any
right whatever which can be respect
ed by the department. When the
lands have been classified, public no
tice will be given from time to time,
fixing and defining the terms upon
which the lands are to be disposed
Of and the time Of their disposition
''The attention of the department
has been called to the fact that there
are already at work in the field, To-
Gators who are saying that through
their services preference rights car
be secured for the payment of small
fee. The department desires at thi'
time again to warn the public tha
no such preference right can be OBJ
tained at this time and that an!
money paid to such locators will un
doubtedly be money thrown away.
1T is the policy Of the department
that when the lands are ready Il
be thrown open for settlement ant
entry, the public is TO be notified 81
that everyone will have an equa
opportunity and an equal chance
This policy will be strictly adhere'
to-"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29

Location notices, Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland, Aug. 29.--Today's mar
ket quotations were:
Wheat --- Club. l.23: bluestem.
1877.
0ats-No. ! white feed, 2S.
Barley-Feed. 32.
Hogs Best live. 9.75 a 9.S5.
Prime steers, Z: fancy cows.
s M 5,3b; best calves. $50,
Spring lambs, S.35.
Butter--City creamery. 30; coun-
try. 81.
Selected local extras. 30
@31.
Hens, i4@14h; broilers. l6h %
II: geese, 10.
Copper. 2SM.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29

Washington. Aug. 29.-The war
department today temporarily sus-
pended an order releasing college
students from the militia on Sept.
/. This order does not apply to mill
tary units composed entirely of col
lege students. which will be dis
banded on Sept. /.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
NOTHING TO BEAT THE ROGUE.

NOTHING TO BEAT THE ROGUE.
Recently Manager Niles, Of the
Leonard Orchards company, returned
from trip through northwestern
dairying districts with the special
purpose Of investigating the latest
methods and most improved facilities
for the dairyman. AS a scientific
farmer. Mr.. Niles noted the agricul-
tural operations throughout the ter
ritory covered by him, and compared
other districts with the Rogue val
ley, where he has been engaged in
farming and dairying for several
years past. He sums up his observa-
tons in the statement, as expressed
to the Courier, that, given irrigation,
there is no portion Of the northwest
that can equal the Rogue valley for
dairying and general farming" Cen
eral irrigation, Mr.. Niles insists, is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
RUMOR OF RESIGNATION
or" GERMAN OFFICIALS

The Hague, Aug. "a report was
circulated In diplomatic circles here
today that both Foreign Secretary
Won Jagow and Under Secretary Nm-
norman have rendered their resigna-
tlons to the German chancellor as the
result OF Roumania's declaration OF
war, and that the designations have
been accepted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29

the one thing needed to make OF
Oregon the ideal place for
the home builder, for it will mean the
greatest production Of q wonderful
variety of crops combined with the
most admirable OF climatic conditions
and OF natural surroundings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
VALLEJO FLOUR MILL
DESTROYED by FIRE

Vallejo, Cal, Aug. 29.--The Sperry
-four mill and warehouse here was de-
stroyed by fire early today, with a
loss estimated at 100000. The
Southern Pacific lost Ave freight cars
and six automobiles belonging to VAL
lejo men we're also destroyed.
Defective wiring in freight eleva-
tor Is believed to have started the
fire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
RUSSIANS JOIN WITH
ROUMANIAN TROOPS

Berlin, Aug. 29.-Fighting between
Teutonic forces and Russo -Roumanla
vanguards In the eastern carpathians
was reported by the war Office this af-
ternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
Free Verse.

Willie what's vers libre. dad1 Crab
shaw--Something you wouldn't know
was poetry unless you we're told
New York Times
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29

tn true shape Of the earth stil'
n waits accurate dotarminatIon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-29
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OREGON WEATHER I

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\ er tonight. except near the =
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The First National Sumter o Sae az
Carolina, q tho Cose Of Business March, 7th, 1915
RNMao:i M Mao:iuRcns. s

RNaouRcna
= Loans b. ,s47s1sos
q oVerdraits secured none unsecured
3. bonds:
deposited to seaur. circulation tp.r
b. u bonds o secure (par
vs1ae' =. 100000
Total = 8. bonds s7.oso.se
T. Bonds
lb u 8. bends pledged to secure
deposits q. 49,. =. =. !. 100000
Securities u. 8. nos ncud-
Ing stocks) owned -. . s,s46oo
Total 1s34so0
s. Stocks other than Federal 100000
g. Subscription to stock of Federal Reserve
b Less amount unpaid . $500. . 100000 100000
= Value banking soooo.oo
TO- Net sderalRe bank ;. ssssss
H. a Net
in New York. Chicago. st. Louis 4o.sss.os
b. Net amount due from approved
other 7151s1s
L. Net and
included o ..... 1,oe7s2
H. Other checks
Fractional currency nickes and cents . . 1ss7.4s
le Notes of other national banks. 100000
49, Coin certificates :. 22seoo
TO- S. and
from u s Treasurer. 100000
Total :. 7s1l6sOs
a.
20 surplus fund ..s1ooooooo
So Undivided profits .sto,o2s5s
Less current expense" interest and taxes
paid 7.s11.o1
81 outstanding. - :. -. 100000
49, Individual subject a4Als4A
So Cashiers check. outstanding. .4.. " lssss
se United States deposits. 54ss.5e
81 Postal savings deposits.
Total demand deposits Items So 49, a. ss SO.
Time deposits payable after 30 days. or subject
to 80 notice):
of deposits Items 49, A. and AZ 2471sss4
4s b Notes and bills redlscounted elsewhere than
Federal Bank 100000
A. Bills obligations represent
'"s money oorro"eo'.
IA OFFS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
LABOR MEMS RESOLUTIONS.
Articles Favor Government Owned
Merchant Marine.

washington. March 13.-Resolu.
tions favoring a government owned
merchant marine. and industrial ed
ucation and vocational training for
the young were laid before President
wilson today by members Of the
executive council of the American
Federation Of Labor. headed by
Samuel Gompers. President Wilson
said ne already agreed with the orr
ganization on both subjects.
The council endorsed the admins.
tration plan for shipping board for
the building or purchase OF vessels
by the United States government