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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26


The Earthquake holds no ter
rors for Johnny kilosns. who
will nnlnole with the 6aisi-
morean on that date In
scheduled f5-round battle for
the worlds feather~eieht
championship. kllbare will
depend on his superior boxing
ability. speed ard ringcrafs TO
avoid the Earthquake.
CLANCY has the biggest and
strongest arms ever owned by a
seatherweight lie has the arms OF
. middleweight and a punch In hts
left that's Just as convincing as
.that packed by many i5s-pounders.
one time he scored six consec-
l1tive knockouts. Twice he rang
up five consecutive kayos. More
than half his sleep-producers have
found resting places In less than
five rounds.
The challenger Is built close to
the ground. is game. fairly fas, and
a puxxling proposition for an oppo-
nent because he carries his fight
with his right foot and right arm
extended and relies almost wholly
or hts left mitt TO bowl over his
rivals.
Clancy 10 product Of Bal
timore's East Side. the section
whence came such topIiners Of
boxing az Joe Cans. Billy
whistler. Kid Williams and
Herman Miller. He came
from an Irish family Of fight
ers. four Of the five sons being
ring artists.
Long before he attained any
prominence az a bone-cYusher.
George tangled with Kid Williams.
row bantam champ. and stopped
the latter In six rounds. During
his meteoric career. the Kayo King
.has been kayoed twice and these
re the only defeats marked
gainst him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

ties. He was too much for Harry
lexter. and the affair was called
o-eontest Eddie Murray took
Rexter's place and put up a game.
tho losing battle.
A blindfolded bout between two
oolored lads and a jiu-jitsu exhibit
tion were also on the program.
The crowd was small. due to the
rot weather.
Madden has been matched to
meet Travie Davis in Everett on
Labor day. He was under weight
for last nights melee. After the
battle he tipped the beam at 126
with his clothing on.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
CLANCY to Stand Up
and Battle Kilbanc

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2s.-Twen-
ty.four hours after George CLANCY
arrived here from Baltimore TO con-
tinue training for his 15-round bat
tie with Johnny Kilbane for the
featherweight title. at Cedar Point.
on Labor day. Hen Bletzer. his
manager. put the quietus to rumors
to the effect that CLANCY would
not make the weight. and that he
would cover up during the battle
and let kilbane do all the leading.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

Nate Druslmsr was at the
BEETLES" In his straw kelly.
Charley Manning came over
from Everett and said a few
short words"
Every one In town didn't 90
10 the smoker last night.
Chef Mcintyre thinks Mad
den is the coming champion OF
the world
Moose" Tsusslg 10 stIll In
Portland.
Eddie Campi may fight
Mutt Bronson In Portland
soon. Laurence Hall wants a
crack at him. too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
BOYS! BOYS! BOYS!
Watch Mondays Star!
RACE RACE RACE!

Boys Of ~ years and undcrl
Don't miss Mondays Star. All
the details Of the proposed Ia
Dor day bike race. for the S42.5o
Excelsior motorcycle type bike.
and other prizes donated by Pr
per q Tsft. will be given.
Have you seen shI handsome
first prize In the Seneca st. win
dow Of Piper & Tsfts, just of
Second aver
Look II up today. and you'll
look Y, up In The Star on Mon.
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Seattle Buzz Wagons
to Race at Spokane

Four Seattle racing autos have
been entered in the events TO be
run off in Spokane. September I
and 5. Robert Hitler was 10 leave
Seattle tonight for Spokane TO
take charge OF the meet. The To-
cal cars are the Romano Special.
Geo. Prices Stutz. Eaton e. Camp
bells Dodge. and Erdman's Ford
Special.
DR.. T. c. De Mile and n. Phil
lips we're TO meet In the final round
OF the Young Business Mems golf
tourney this afternoon.
Twenty.six in all competed In
the tourney. which Is for a cup and
other prizes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Wulf Wins Trapshot
Honors at St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-John f.
Wulf OF Milwaukee won the feature
event OF the 18th annual grand
American trapshooting tourney.
here. Yesterday He plucked 20
birds from the l0.yard line Frank
Troeh, the Vancouver. Wash, sen.
sation. did not place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Two Fast Net Mixes
Staged at Woodland

Two tennis matches that brought
OIL, all the skin OF the opponents
we're staged yesterday in the ten
his tourney at Woodland park. F..
Y. Williams defeated Risberg and
4. 8. Morris dropped a match to
shaw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Clothier and Washburn
to Clash at Tennis

SOUTHAMPTON. Aug. 26.-wat.
son washhurn and William Cloth.
Ter are scheduled 10 tangle today
in the final match OF the Meadow
club lawn tennis singles.
Roland Roberts was Clothier's
victim yesterday. while Washburn
was winning from Joseph ]. Arm
strong
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Gil Dobie Take Note;
California at Work

BERKELEY Aug. 26.-The mo-
biilzation OF football coaches of the
University OF California is expected
TO begin Monday Eddie Mahan,
Harvard star. left New York Wed.
nesday, and is expected here Mon.
day. Head Coach Andy Smith il
already on the ground.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
GIANTS GRAB
VICTORY,
4 to 3

GREAT FALLS. Aug. 26.-The
locals had almost forgotten how to
lose a game. when Seattle came
back and slipped over a victory on
them yesterday. to 3. Bill Nc
Iyor worked the fracas for the Wis
itors. The score:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
Fred Merkle Sent by
Giants to Brooklyn

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.--Jim Kelly,
. recruit first baseman. who Joined
the Giants last spring. probably will
become regular first sacker for that
club. following the disposal OF Fred
Merkle to Brooklyn last night.
Nerkle is expected to add strength
tks the Dodgers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL RESULTS

At Washington 5. Chicago 2.
AT New York 2, St Louis 5,
Al Boston /. Detroit 2.
At Philadelphia 90, Cleveland
1910.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

TAt st. Louis 8. Philadelphia 5.
At Pittsburg 2. New York 8.
At Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn Q.
AZ Chicago 0, Boston l.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

open evenings until s and sundays
until FOR people who work Ieie-
phone Main 800.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

Two.bass hits-w Cunningham. Nc
rvor 2. Garrity. Thres-bass hii--shaw.
stolen bases-Raymond. Rose. AcArdls.
walksd-M cfvor 4. CLARK :. Tims-ito.
Umpirs-Frary.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

In order to aid the interest in gar dening and the beautifying of the city, the Juneau schools will offer prize to the boy or girl in the elementary grades who produces the best flower garden. A second prize of $5 will also be awarded.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The Bank of Alaska, located at Skagway will establish a branch at Anchorage in the near future. This will be the second branch bank to be established by the Skagway institu- tion, because the bank at Wrangell will be opened May 2.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The Dorglas council is considering looms and pool rooms between the hours of midnight and a. m. A pc been filed with the council to permit
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Louella Wilson of Douglas has filed a suit for divorce from Julius Wilson, alleging that she is the mother of three children by former marriage and that J. Wilson has been guilty of continued cruel and inhuman treat ment toward them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The body of Frank Laebeher who disappeared about July 30, 1915, was recently found about four miles below Loring recently He is believed to have been mentally unbalanced when he wandered away ind to have died of starvation and exposure.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Plenty of wolverines are reported in the foothills and hunters state that their dogs are frequently chased in to heel by them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Councilman Morgan of Juneau, de- clares that the school house in that city is fire trap, unsanitary and disgrace to the city.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19
ALASKA
 NOTES
(From Our Exchanges.)

Mrs. Morris Ripin, wife of pioneer business man of Haines, died in that town recently of heart failure.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

A company has been formed at Se- attle to operate plant at Port Wal ters bay, Alaska, to can sardines, cure herring and prepare al kinds of fish for food. It will be known as the Al aska Sardine X Herring Company, and has a capital Of $25.000.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The First National bank of Fair banks estimates that the gold out coming year will be $f.500 900 or ST., o0o,000 of that of last year The bank has q reputation of making close est- mates.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The house that once sheltered "Soapy" smith, the Bad Man" of Skagway's early days, and an object of interest to every tourist visiting the town, is to be torn down to make way for Il modern business structure
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Capt. H. NJ. Broadbent will be fleet this summer, and the headquarters of the fleet will be at Unalaska. The cutters Manning, Unalga, Mccullough and Bear will constitute the patrol
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Alfred w. Hes of Valdez has filed another application with the land of flee for certificate of patent to the Ida May lode claim. The former applica- tion was rejected on the ground that no discovery of mineral had been made.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Jorgen Nelson, a Juneau jeweler, has offered handsome trophy to be bowled for by the fans of that town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

The log jam on the Tolovana river is to be the site of a new town this summer, that point being considered the head of navigation on the river, and will be the supply point for the numerous mining camps of that vicin- ity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

meeting was called last week at Anchorage on the question of incor- porating the town. When the people assembled no one could find out who called the meeting. The Cook Inlet Pioneer says incorporation is not wanted yet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

Juneau merchants are warned against slick crook who has passed several buffalo nickels glded to re- semble $5 gold pieces.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

A. $. Dautrick, travelling freight and passenger agent for the Great Northern railway, with headquarters at Juneau, reports that the railroads tourist traffic to Alaska this summer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

At a recent meeting of the newly II. Mach, John A. Mcintosh and Aug ust Burgln were chosen for the two year term and George NJ. smith, Rob- crt Geis and Henry Ray for one year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

them to continue theirb usiness as at present.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

A telephone line is projected be- tween the Tokotna and 1nnoke dis tricts which will take in the camps on Canes, Kankee, Spruce, Little and be extended to Candle and McGrath.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-07-19

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them to continue theirb usiness a! at present.
 The Bank of Alaska, located al Skagway will establish a branch al Anchorage in the near future. This will be the second branch bank to be established by the Skagway institu- tion, because the bank at Wrangell will be opened May ?.
 In order to aid the interest in gar dening and the beautifying of the city, the Juneau schools will offer prize to the boy or girl in the elementary grades who produces the best flower garden. A second prize of $5 will also be awarded.
 Louella Wilson of Douglas has filed a suit for divorce from Julius Wilson, alleging that she is the mother of three children by former marriage and that J. Wilson has been guilty of continued cruel and inhuman treat ment toward them.
 The body of Frank Laebeher, who disappeared about July 30, 1915, was recently found about four miles below Loring recently. He is believed to have been mentally unbalanced when he wandered away ind to have died of starvation and exposure.
 The log jam on the Tolovana river is to be the site of a new town this summer, that point being considered the head of navigation on the river, and will be the supply point for the mining camps of that vicin- ity.
 A telephone line is projected be- tween the Tokotna and Innoke dis tricts which will take in the camps on Canes, Kankee, Spruce, Little and Ophir creeks. Ultimately the line will
 Alfred w. Hes of Valdez has filed ho, flee for certificate of patent to the Ida May lode claim The former applica- no discovery of mineral had been made.
 meeting was called last week at on the question of incor- porating the town. When the people assembled no one could find out who called the meeting The Cook Inlet Pioneer says incorporation is not wanted yet.
 The First National bank of Fair banks estimates that the gold out put for the Fairbanks district for the year will be $4,500, 900 or $1,- 900, 000 of that of last year. The bank has q reputation of making close esti- mates
 
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
COL. REBER is INJURED
BY FALL AT HIS HOME
Chief Of Army Aviation Corps Suffer,
Broken Ribs and Commissions After
Plunge Down Stairway.

Lieut.. Col Samuel F.. Reber. in charge
Of the aviation section. of the United
states army, was seriously injured yes
terday by a fall at his residence in JEFF
ferson place. He was taken to the Wal
ter Reed Hospital suffering from two
broken ribs and severe Commissions. Lat
est reports from the hospital were that
he would recover.
The news reached Secretary Of War
Baker shortly after , o'clock yesterday
afternoon. when Brig Gen George p
scriven, in charge Of the Signal Corps
Informed Mr.. Baker of a brief MESA ge
he had received from Col. Reber's home
1t was explained by Gen. Scriven that
Col. Reber had gone to the third floor
Of his home to see his sOn, who is Ill
with measles, and upon returning had
fallen down the stairs from the third to
the second story.
Col. Reber was on duty as usual at the
War Department yesterday morning but
complained Of feeling i'll and suffered
two attacks of vertigo. He has been wor-
ried lately. it is said, owing to illness
in his family.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24

in an organization which does not de-
pend upon individualism for its greater
trumphs
lie Spectre de la Rose" represents the
dream Of young girl who dances with
la phantom lover who has sprung from
the heart OF her flower. and who van
ishes, leaving her only the rose when
she awakens dszed and bewildered. 1t
is ballet accomplished with much Of
delicate charm and romance on the part
of Miss LODOkOva and her partner, Alex
andre GavrilOff. The conceit is from
Gautier poem, the terpsichorean express
sion of which has been arranged by Fo-
Kline to Weber's music. with another ef-
fectlVe picture in Bskst scenery and cos
tunes.
The other two ballets offered were
"Soliel De Mutt" a brilliant holiday
reyelry in celebration of the Midnight
Sun, danced with skill by LeOnide Mas
sine and NJ. Zwerew in the leading
parts, the program concluding with
Carnival" which introduces the IA
mtliar characters of the Italian puppet
plays,-Pierrot. Columbine. Harlequin
Forestan and Pspillon in an cpl
sode of genuine delight. with Miss
Lopokova again demonstrating the ex-
Quisite nature of her art and per-
sOnality as Columbine; Adolf Bolm i'm
personating Pierrot. and the comical
Cecchetti seen as Plantation, with Lubow
TcherniCheva, Nine. WRsilewska, Nine
SOkolova. NJ. ldzikowski, Massine. and
Pianowski in other roles, each main
tanning the delightful carnival spirit
throughout the pantomime.
The beauty. the splendOr, the faithful
ness to ideals. types and emotions which
MIR. de Diashileff's troupe of Russian
dancers manage to portray in their COM
bination OF psntomimic and terpsichorean
arts Is thing so big and marvellous in
its accomplishment that the memory OF
such a performance as that given last
evening Is one that will linger when the
average theatrical production has been
long since forgotten.
And that was a typical program
embracing four ballots that run from the
height of joyous revelry to the depth Of
passion and grief. representing Bakst
and Nemensky in their most artistic and
effective scenic and costume decorations.
and introducing photographic tableau
and drama that brought from the most
distinguished aggregation of dancers in
the world their best, artistic express
sion.
ranged for the remaining two perfor-
mances of the Ballet Russo here, that for
this evening including Les Sylphides
L'Apres Midi dun Faune; lie Prince
Igor; and the marvellous and lurid
Scheherazade. while the final enter
tainment tomorrow night embraces
Cleopatra, L'Apres Midi dun Faune,
La Princess EnChantee and Carnival.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
Misses Department

Spring-wcight Coats OF covert
cloth and black and white checks;
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Girls Coats in tan and navy blue
broken lines and sizes q, 10, II and
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Were S875 and $1,000.
II Girls Dresses, some long
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Were $3.50 and $3.50.
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A few Misses White Cotton Crepe
Dresses; simple styles with hand
shocking; sizes IA and 10; S6.7s each.
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Misses Suits in chiffon broad
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Copenhagen. black and brown; sizes
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Misses SITS in broadcloth, CAB
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each. Were SIS.75 and $4,000.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
Women S Coat Dept.

Tan and White Novelty Cloth
Travelling Coat lined to waist with
tan mcssaline; size 60; s2S.oo. Was
$4,000
Black and White Plaid Travelling
Coat, lined to waist with striped mes
saline; full flare style with convert
iblc collar; size 50; sas.oo. Was
$500.
Grey Stockinettc Sport Coat with
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80; SIs.75. Vas $500
Black Whipcord Cloth Coat lined
TO waist with black messalne lining
size AZ; $500. Was $500.
Black Pcrsiana Cloth Coats, lined
with blue satin; sizes 80 and 20;
$500 each. Were $4,000.
Brown Chinchilla Sport Coat,
rolling collar and large pockets; size
SO; SS.7s. Was $3.50.
Third hoor-G 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
BY JULIA CHANDLER.

The all too brief Washington engage
ment of the Ballet Russo had its in
augursl last evening at the New National
Theater before an audience Of unprece-
dented brillianCe and prestige. the open
ing performance of the dancers embrac-
ing a program sufficiently diversified in
emotional and descriptive quality to ex-
htbit to excellent advantage the re-
markable fusion Of arts which Serge de
DiaghiIeff has accomplished.
He introduced his troupe to local thea
tergoers in the tragic one-act choreO-
graphic drama. Cleopatra" which has
as its theme the tragic story OF a youth
Of humble birth who becomes so infatu-
ated with the charm of Egypts Queen
as to fOrsake Tabor upon the eve of
their nuptiaIs. Her curiosity stirred by
the audacitv Of the fellow. Cleopatra
succumbs to his splendid masculinity.
vhereupOn her subjects and servitoTs
strew the lovers with flowers and in
dulge in abandoned expressions Of a
eayety which quickly dies, for the tri-
umph of the youth is but a joy OF the
hour which closes in his death by poison
from the hands OF Cleopatra when Tabor
finds her faithless lover abandoned in
death and closes the ballet in an aban-
Comment to grief.
The impersOnation OF Amour by Adolf
BOlm is a bold and vivid exhibition of
pantomiTaic art, remarkable from both a
pictorial and emotional aspect, being
particularly graphic in his death agony.
Flora Revalles' s'Ruous, serpentlne char
actsrization OF Cleopatra is as beautiful
in its grace as it is revolving in Its cruel
~, and Lydia SOkOlOva is pathetic fs-
ure in the role Of the deserted sweet
heart.
The dances Of the Egyptian tragedy
arranged by Michel Fokine are accom-
panied by music descriptive Of their ev-
cry tone of emotion. the arrival of the
ivory Skinned queen being announced by
majestic strains by Rimsky- Korsakow.
while Glinka furnishes another for the
veil dance. and the wild. suggestive mel
Ody Of GlazOunOw accompanies the BAG
Chanale which IVES one OF the most ar
tistic numbers of the initial performance
OF the DiaghileT troupe in this city.
Other music for Cleopatra" Is sup
piled by Arensky with a prelude by
Taneieff. while Leon Bakst has furnished
Characteristic costumes and decorations.
The second ballet last evening, lie
Spectre de Ia Rose proved a choreo-
graphic tsbleau OF exquisite sentiment.
bringing back to us LYDIA LOpokova. the
lovely dancer from the land of the Gar
whom first We saw several seasons ago
in an engagement at the Belssco Theater
with Mikail MOdkin. Miss Lopokova
Joined the Ballet Russo during its Bos-
ton engagement. since which time she
has been scoring an Individual success
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
STONE WANTS MEXICAN
SITUATION LET ALONE
Sherman Seeks to Bring Bill for
$4,000 Volunteers Before SEN
ate. But Fails

Senator Sherman, of Illinois. yester-
day sought to bring up his resolution
for call for $4,000 volunteers for
service in Mexico. Senator sherman
had aked that 1t lie upon the table
when he proposed it on Wednesday.
This action made it necessary for him
to call IT up to get consideration for
it. The Senator allowed the morning
hour to go by without calling it I'D
When questioned by Senator Kenyon,
he explained that it was his intention
to call up the resolution at the first
opportunity.
Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, sug-
sested that he would have to get it
up by a vote of a majority of the
Senate. Senator Stone disapproved of
the action or anything that would lead
to discussion of affairs with Mexico,
The situation in Mexico is acute,
as everyone knows" said Senator
Stone, and 1 regard anything that
might add to the situation better left
unsaid"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
Arranging to Test Lewis Gun

The ordnance officers Of the United
states army are arranging to test the
Lewis machine gun, an invention by
Col ]. N Lewis. L. s. A. retired, with
a view to It's adoption for the service
Col. Lewis offered his gun to the
United States government before the
European war. but the OFFER was re-
jscted. as it was stated that the tests
did not come up to certain require
ments. 1t was adopted by France, Bel
zium and England, who have made use
OF the gun during the war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-24
Scantily Clothed; Arrested.

Robert c. Garnett, q, who Is staying
at the Census Hotel, Second and B street
northwest, was arrested in Pennsylvania
avenue near the hotel by Policeman Tot
ten yesterday, charged with insanity and
sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for
observation. Garnett was scantily CLOTH
ed, the police say, and was laboring I'M
der the belief that he was being pursued
by persons who wanted to kill him.