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Evening star., 1916-09-14

The De Kalb county courthouse at
Decatur, ILL.,, was destroyed by fre yes
terday. Only small part of the rec
ords was saved. Arson is suspected.
Evening star., 1916-09-14
D. C. G. o. P. Rejoice Over Maine.

The republican victory in Maine was
lauded by speakers at the Women'sNa-
tional Republican Club last evening at
the New willard Hotel Republican,
ism was also praised and the benefits
which the country has received under
republican administrations were re-
lated Speakers included DIR. James
Shera Montgomery. Mrs Mary Logan
Tucker. Mrs. John A. Logan and Mr.
Laird. 1t was claimed that the Maine
victory presaged a countrywide VIC
tory for the republican party.
Evening star., 1916-09-14

the District. were SUBMITTED today to
the Commissioners by a committee rep
resenting tho Northwest Washington
Citizens Association.
An adequate water supply; opening
OF Prospect avenue, from 3Sth street to
Foxall road, and Of Nebraska avenue
from Newark street to Conduit road.
and Improvement of Edmonds street
from Conduit road to Sherrier place.
and Sherrier place from Cushing place
to Edmonds place. are among the prin-
cipal improvements recommended. Other
suggestions were that a new building
be provided for the Conduit Road School
Evening star., 1916-09-14
BID OF s3os, 500 ACCEPTED.
G.. A. Fuller Co. Gets Contract fol
Lincoln Memorial Approaches.

Accepting the advice of the national
commission of fine arts, the Secretary
Of War has awarded to George A. Full
ler Company, at It's bid Of s3o9.50o, the
contract for the construction of the
masonry approaches to the Lincoln
memorial and the hifh terrace wall
which will inclose that structure, ex-
cept at the main entrance.
The approaches consist of successive
tiers of steps and platforms, and. like
the terrace wall, will be constructed of
pink Milfofd granite. The Fuller bid
was the lowest one received.
Evening star., 1916-09-14

and that Reservoir street be renamed
State avenue. widened and improved to
conform with the permanent highway
plan from 35th street to Potomac ave-
nue..
The committee was composed of ].
Jerome Lightfoot, F. T. Shule. Thomas
D. Wood X. A. Vaughan. II. S. Della
f7urre, W. F. franklin and S. Desio. jr.
The Commissioners are now at work
on the estimates and have inspected
street needs in several sections. Citi-
zens' associations expecting to submit
recommendations for improvements
should do so within the next few days.
Evening star., 1916-09-14

Secretary made the non -commtttal re-
ply that nothing was settled yet"
Announcement was made at the War
Department today that the Tennessee
National Guard, now in mobilization
camps in that state. had been ordered
to the Mexican border to take the
places of an equal number Of militia
men who had been ordered home to be
mustered out. No other militia troops
were ordered to the front, and 1t was
stated that no orders of that char
acter are in imm ediate prospect. and
certainly not in the absence of Secre-
tary Baker.
Evening star., 1916-09-14
This Apiece William and Mary Period Bedroom Suite
dresser c1tonsr Toilet % Table s5 and Bed Isl 0Q5o

This elegant William and
Mary Period Bedroom Suite
will surely appeal to you.
Thoroughly high-grade in
construction and finish. The
Dresser, Chiffonier and Trip
licate Mirror. Toilet Table
have genuine Fernch Plate
mirrors. The full size Bed
has banded panels to match
the other pieces. Choice OF
mahogany or American wal
nut.
Evening star., 1916-09-14
VAUDEVILLE ON PLAYGROUND.
Universal Club Fntertains Audience
of l.cCO il Georgetown

Members OF Tho t-1i-n~..l e.,,;h -,
evening gave vaudeville performance
at the Georgetown playground. The
sffair was attended by about 600 ne--
sons Miss Elva Whitcorlb, in charge
OF the Fairgrounds. assisted by c. w
Donaldson and Miss Ethel WaIrhe, dt-
rected the program.
Exclusive of Miss GoIdie Norton. an
Instructor. the talent was wholly from
the Universal Club. which comprises ma :
irons OF the Fairgrounds sixteen years
old and over,
Others contributing to the program
Were Irs. G. w. Donaldson Frank
Haneke, Misses T. Brown. Grimm, Helen
Chamberlain. Young. II. Harper, Mamie
Waliing. Louise Young. Mary Ogden,
Isabelle Clark. Genevieve Griffith and
Mary Fay and Messrs. Ralph Randall,
Rickard. c. Nichols Crowley, Mac
donald. J. Poore. J. Cant and n. Mich
OILS
The entertainment was followed by
dancing. music being furnished by the
playground orchestra.
Evening star., 1916-09-14
CITIZENS Of NORTHWEST
SUGGEST IMPROVEMENT
Submit Recommendations to Com
missioners for Consideration in
Preparation Of Estimates.

Suggested improvements for West
Washington. to be considered by the
Commissioners in" connection with the
preparation Of the annual estimates of
Evening star., 1916-09-14

Near Ponca City Okla. Joe Miller has
started raising ostriches
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

A western sketch. with a highly dra-
matte climax. is The Apache Man" by
Walter Webber. which the author Cecil
Bowser, Marguerite Alien and others Of
their associates OF the Poll Players are
presenting at the Cosmos Thcater this
week. Marguerite Allen is seen as the
girl" and Cecil Bowser as the deputy
sheriff, whose attempt TO take the
Apache man" is frustrated by the girl
who loves him, following a card game
when a rife shot puts the light out.
Frank Young opens the vaudeville hill
with feats OF equilibrism: Anthony and
Mack are seen in z new version of their
Italian and the Boss skit: Jean Moore
and Edna Buckner sing the daintiest Of
songs in costumes to match. and Evans
and Wilson have a novel singing sketch
The elite Offering OF the bill l. Dorothy
Shermans Colonial Bellies in a musical
act. gowned in colonial style. and includ-
ing both instrumental and vocal numbers
Of a high order. The added attractions
include the Selig-Tribune Weekly news
pictures, two Paramount Bray Cartoons.
end the photOplay feature. The Grip of
Jealousy" picturing Louise Lovely as
the star.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Garden-Feature FfIms,

Yesterday at Moorc's Garden Thea
ter the program embraced three OF
the greatest stars OF filmdOm. Anita
Stewart. in The Suspect" and Francis
y Bushman and Beverly Bayne in "A
Virginia Romance" The Suspect"
in which Anita Stewart is starred. was
written by H. ]. W. Dam. The plot
deals with the adventures Of a young
Russian princess who joins a band of
nihiliSts in order 70 aVenEe the as
sassination OF her father. InnocentIy,
she is made the pivot wheel OF 2
peasant revolution. which for a time
threatens to rock the government.
Miss Stewart plays the role Of the
princess with that finished touch that
has long since proclaimed her an ar
tist in pantomimic work. and in her
support arc seen many Vita graph
favorites. including :. Rankin Drew.
Bobby Connolly. Julia Swsyne Gordon.
Anders Randolf and Frank Wuppcr-
man. who hears striking reSem-
hlanCe 20 Earlo Williams. Francis
Bushmen and Beverly Bayne won
much appreciation IN "A Virginia Ro-
nance" a storv Of the Southland in
which Mr.. Bushman is especially
clever as a college football PLAYER.
wSo leads his team to victory and
wins the heart Of the deans daughter.
impersona ted with rare charm by Miss
Beverly Bsyne. The double feature
show or Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday will bc headIined by Billie
Burke. in The Shadow OF Scandal 90
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
CraudaIrs-Fenture FfIm..

The Crucial Test" was given 81.
Initial local showing at Crandalrs YES
terday and is being repeated today. Kitty
Gordon portrays the principal role and
she Is supported by an able and we'll
balanced cast. Miss Gordon demonstrates
that she is possessed OF more than ordi-
nary ability as an emotional actress.
that she is TO be considered for other
things than her beauty. The scenes OF
the story are laid in Russia and Miss
Gordon, as Thanys. is the leader Of a
band OF Nihilists. Her life is surrounded
10y an air Of mystery. She meets Vance
Holden. an American artist who is study
ing in Russia, and they fall in love with
each other. although II Is the way Of
Thsnya to play a little. even with her
most serious love. She becomes involved
in reyolutionistic plots and Ls sentenced
tc Siberia. Escaping, she is found by the
artist, who msrTies her. At the time
when happiness SHOULD be hers, she is
brought face to face with the greatest
test a woman can be subjected to-that
which ,alls for the sacrifice Of that which
Is most precious and priccless-her honor!
How she is saved and restored TO tn.
happiness she Graves, forms a highly
diverting story. Tomorrow and Thurs
day. William Fsrnum will be seen in
The Man from Bitter Roots" q mining
story.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
strand-Feature Frru.

Harold Lockwood and Nav Iu,,,,
were seen at Moore's Strand Thester
yesterday In thrilling photo-plav v
entitled The Masked Rider" Tba
secondary feature is a most Appropriate
little war drama entitled The Blue or
the Gray IN which the leading roll,
are enacted by Robert Harron and Irene
Howley. These pictures will hold u.
screen until Tuesday inclusive and on
Wednesday and Thursday another doubl.
feature program Will be in order ana
will include Crane Wilbur IN a Mutual
Masterpicture de luxe, Wasted Years
ana Harry Meyers and Rosemary Thebv
' IN diVerting comedy, 'Housekeepinc !"
In Wasted Years" Mr.. Wilbur appear,
as an old man who attends the theater
ana witnesses q drama entitled Youth"
that strangely parallels his own life. In
fancy he traces again the wasted years
OF his life from his first initiation into
the tinseled gsyety Of the so-caiied
Bohemia, thence his rapid descent along
the lane of dishonor and eliminating
when he has drunk 70 the dregs his
unhappy cup Of life. Harry Meyer, ana
Rosemary Theby. two popular stars OF
filmdom Will be seen in "HousekeepIng''
depicting the trials and trfbulations OF
pair Of newlyweds playing house.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Remarkable Demonstration
OF Telepathy at Keith's
Mercedes and Mile. Stantone
Offer Scientific Exhibition
of the Possibilities of
Thought Transference,
While Juliette Dika and
Other Vaudevillians Enter
tain in Lighter Vein.
BY JULIA CHANDLER.

It isn't always the case that the feat
ured act of vaudeville bill is it's most
interesting one. but this happens to be
so this week at Keith's, where
Mons. Mercedes and Mile. Stantons give
remarkable demonstration of the possi-
bilities of telepathy.
AS the former explains. preliminary to
the exhibition, neither clairvoyance. hyp-
notism nor trickery is employed in his
amazing transmission OF thought to Mile
Stantone, who sits blindfoIded at a piano
and plays the selections requested of
Mons. Mercedes as he passes through the
audience. Yesterday afternoon the re-
quests covered range from grand opera
to syncopation, and there was but one in
stance OF the slightest hesitancy on the
part of the pianiste.
1t was a question of such interest
to me whether Mile. Stantone is in reality
skilled musician or whether her fingers
merely obey the thought dictation Of
her partner that I sought the facinatfng
couple at the close of the bill for a
short pow-wow.
Away from the footIights found
Mons. Mercedes as keenly intelligent
and alert as he appears when engaged
In his interesting telepathic transmits
sions. while Mile. Stantone impresses
upon a visitor that same dignity and
ItstINt WHICH sic maintains tnEOOZnOut
her mystifying demonstration on the
boards.
My first question was naturally the one
which had teased me throughout the per-
formance.
"Oh, yes. am a musician" answered
Mile. Stantone. 'I am not dependent
upon Mons Mercedes for any knowledge
OF music. The only thing l get from him
is the thought wave telling me what Sc
lection is required"
But suppose you have never heard
it," l asked.
IF he has heard 1t he can send me
the melody by telepathy and I can play
it. or course, II neither of US has heard IT
we fail"
II should think that your knowledge
Of music would have to be unlimited"
commented, thinking OF the tremendous
range they had covered without an err
ror in single performance.
Whereupon Mons. Mercedes told me the
history of the exhibition which has been
a marvel to some of the greatest scien-
lists of the world.
TT isn't that We are possessed of any
special gift" he admitted frankly. TT
Is Just that We learned. some nine years
ago. that telepathy has wonderful possi-
bilities. and developed them. We had
both been musicians from childhood I
a violinist; Mile. Stantone, a pianiste.
One day, while she was seated at the
piano. I was just about to ask her to
play a certain thing when she played It
without the request
How did you happen to play that I
asked her. She said she didn't
know. and l thought II merely a
coincident until II happened several tines
After that we became so much interested
that we studied mental transference as
a science, began demonstrations which
grew constantly in their success, until
now We are able 10 give our performances
with seldom a mistake. There is no trick:
no hypnotism: nothing occult about II.
1t is merely a matter Of concentration
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

a purely scientific development Of ma.t. ,
power" I was assured
I was so much absorbed in the BUD
ject that I wanted to know II any long
distance demonstrations ha1 heca tiled,
and was told by Mons. Merccaes that he
had succeeded in transmitting the desire
for selection at a distance OF ninety
two miles to Mile. Stantone, who had in
stantly played it upon receiving the wave
of thought.
But one of our most interesting ex-
periments was made between Boston and
Providence" he informed me.
I'VE were playing in Providence where
the mayor became so intere: ted that he
asked us to try a long distance demon
stration, and made arrangements with
the mayor of Boston that l should be in
his office at a certain hour and transmit
to Mile. Stantone in the Providence
mayors Office the selection desired. The
Boston mayor made the choice of music,
and out Of the four selections transmit
ted Mile. Stantone received the in.pres-
sion OF three, and played them in Provi-
dence"
Monsieur Mercedes and his partner
are so intensely engrossed in the
science which they follow that they
are constantly making new expert
ments, and always developing their
strations become constantly more in
teresting to both the scientific and
layman mind. Certainly no one can
fail to be thoroughly absorbed in their
thirty minutes occupation of the
Keith stage this week
On the bill with the alepathists is
the usual vaudeville frivol. furnishing
plenty of diversity in the matter Of
entertainment. Juliette Dika, one
time Winter Garden star, offers a sue
cession Of songs OF which her recita-
tive numbers are the best. Her French
accent and irrepressible loyalty to her
native land is refreshing. and she en-
bellishes her act with a sartorial dis
play that accentuates her staturesoue
appearance.
While not headliners. Charles Hoey and
Harry Lee walk off with the comedy hon
ors OF the bill in THE Nominee" Grace
.Carlise and Jules Romer give a pictur-
esquely set medley OF the old familiar
songs under the caption of Just a Song
at Twilight" Mullen and Rogers do an
acrobatic stunt: Douglas J. Wood is the
featured player in a romantic sketch by
De Witte Kaplan. entitled The Shop
litter" Bert La Mont and his Cowboys"
furnish musical feature: the Leon Sis
ters offer an unusually vivacious tight
wire act. and the Pathe Pictures I'LL their
customary function Of visualizing the
news Of the week
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Glen Echo PHrk

II the attendance at Glen Echo park
during the last few days Ia q forecast
of the numbers that will spend q part
at least OF the Fourth there, Ii. resort
just over the Maryland line will today
entertain the largest crowd Of its exist
ence.
The warm weather Of hate nss bad q
tendency to make more suurinr the .oys
or being out OF doors shd the capital
has shown due appreciation Of the snuse-
ments, enjoyed IN cool comfort that Crs
park offers IL patrons.
The advance guard Of holiday pieasurs
seekers were out in force yesterday. Dur
ing the day hundreds Of p1cn,oSers
thronged the grounds and many Of then,
stayed over and helped swell chs r&nhn
Of visitors IN the evening.
The fun today VIII start at 70 o'olooA
and with the special features added TO
the regular smusements there vii b
something doing every miuut.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

The Dupe," with Blanche Sweet as
the star, which is being shown at Loew's
Columbia for the first half OF this week,
is an interesting screen story, excellent
IN It's continuity. Blanche Sweet plays in
her usual consistent manner with the
support an unusually capable cast. Veda
McEvers presents strong character por-
trayal, while Ernest Joy and Thomas
Meighan are seen in the principal mascu-
line roles. The setting and photography
maintains the high standard OF excel
lence of the Lasky Company. Blanche
Sweet takes the part of the social secre-
tary to an unprincipaled wife of a rich
business man. who becomes involved in
filtration with Jimmy Reagan, a young
bachelor of the smart set" The wife
OF the wealthy business man, madly in
love with the young society man, be-
comes jealous OF his attentions to her as
sistant. She finally succeeds, through a
chain OF circumstances. in placing the
girl in compromising position with her
own husband, thinking 10 rid herself OF
her rival and husband at the same time
and gain the love OF tho bachelor herself.
How the affair is adjusted and the little
secretary finally vindicated is told with
dramatic intensity
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
BARRETT HOPES
TO AVERT Clash
Pan-American Official Work
ing with Diplomats to Pre-
vent Mexican War.

There Is now more than an even chance
Of averting war with Mexico, according
to John Barrett, of the Pan-Amertcan
Union, who has been working with diplo-
mats Of the Latin-American countries to
bring about an understanding between
President Wilson and Carranza.
These negotiations have been secret.
but they have led to results which have
not only relieved the acute tension but
promise to initiate mediation proposals.
Barrett made II known yesterday that
Carranza released the American prison.
ers captured at CarriZal as the re-
suit Of the almost unanimous representa-
tions of the Latin-American diplomats at
Washington. Assurances have reached
Washington that the Mexican first chief
will be guided to a great extent by the
advice Of the Latin-American rulers.
Oppose Part of Policy.
The diplomats have taken a firm and
practically unanimous stand against GER
tain phases Of President Wilson's policy
in Mexico. and this knowledge has great
ly Influenced Carranza TO abandon his
defiant attitude. in favor of a policy
which might admit of a peaceful solution.
1t is known that the Latin-American
diplomats have made their position clear
in this respect to Secretary OF State
Lansing and the news today OF Gen. Per-
shing's withdrawal toward the border is
linked with intimations that President
Wilson felt disposed to appreciate these
representations.
II is understood Carranza is willing to
consider some joint arrangement for
border protection provided the American
troops are withdrawn northward.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
GUNS
BIG AID IN DRIVE
Play Important Role in Great
Offensive by Allied
Nations.
By FREDERICK PALMER.

accredited to the British army in
France as official observer for the
American press0
Press Camp, British Headquarters in
France, July 3.-(3 p. m.)-The fighting
continues throughout all parts of the
line. Above the Ancre there is no change
of Importance. There has been a heavy
British bombardment of Thiepval and La
Boiselle and severe fighting has been pro-
ceeding all day at the latter place.
To the north OF Fricourt the British
advance Is proceeding satisfactorily" in
the words of a staff officer.
The Germans are shelling Montaubon
heavily, but the British appear to be well
established in the town.
Four thousand prisoners have been
taken by the British so far.
Machine guns played an important
part in the German defense and the Brit
ish attacks, as well as in the British re-
pulse OF German counter attacks when
they were organizing the positions taken.
Both the Germans and the British have
them In amazing numbers.
Remain in Dug-outs
During the bombardment before the
British infantry attack the Germans re-
main in their dug-Outs, which, in some
case, are so deep that they can be crush
ed in only by a direct hit with a fifteen
inch shell. Instantly the bombardment
ceases they rush out and man any re-
naming machine guns, or even bring up
more machine guns from the dug-outs.
The British carry their mobile machine
guns forward instantly to the position oc-
cupied and emplace them.
All reports from those engaged In the
fighting agree that barbed wire entan-
clements, however strong they may be,
are invaribly well cut. Universal praise
is given the new trench mortars used
by British, the invention of a govern
ment civil engineer in Egypt. of which
the British have manufactured large
numbers.
But frequently the German dug-outs.
instead of being rallying points, become
traps. with their occupants either sur
rendering or being blown up by bombs
which are thrown into the entrance of
the underground caverns when they re-
fuse to give up.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
PROTESTS HEARING RULES,

Over two hours were spent at the open
ing Of the hearing on the valuations of
the property Of the Potomac Electric
Power Company yesterday by Attorney
John S. Barbour. who disputed the meth
DDS Of procedure adopted by the Public
Utilities Commission. Mr.. Barbour holds
that the company has the rtgh, to cross.
examine witnesses introduced by the
Commission. He proposed that the hear
ings be postponed until the engineers
of both sides could compare estimates.
Chairman Kutz stated that he could
SEQ no reason for delaying the hearing
On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock the
Commission will give its decision in re.
gard to the order of proceedings, and the
petition Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company to act as respondent
will be considered
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

more In a couple Of hours than all Of the
books one could read on the subject.
Since the pictures were last seen here
a prologue has been added. depicting
Americas helplessness and her dire need
OF starting along the path England is
just concluding, and a large addition is
also made to the number of war vessels
originally shown. The submarine scenes
go into greater detail and a number OF
minor changes have been made.
During the engagement Of How Brit
ain Prepared" a percentage of the re-
ceipts is being given to the relief fund
for the families OF the District National
Guardsmen, which tickets can be pro-
cured from authorized persons.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
COL. YOUNG GODFATHER
AT ORDWAY BAPTISM

There was a christening at Camp Ord
way last night. Col. Glendie B. Young. OF
the Third Infantry, acted as godfather
for Jason Clark Swayze. nearly a year
old Chaplain George F. Dudley. OF the
Third Infantry. performed the ceremo-
nies. The infant was the child OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Clark Swayze.
The ceremony was held in front of the
tent of Col Young. The christening had
been planned for some time. but all par
ties could not be gathered together at
any one dime. Finally the baby was
brought to the camp.
Those present at the ceremony were
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. William f. Harvey.
Mrs. Young. Miss Z. Mae Young. Miss
NJ. b. Jones, Mrs. Harry Coope, Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Holmes. Mrs. Lucinda
Holmes. and many officers OF the
camp. An informal party at which ice
cream and cake was served was given in
honor of the christening
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
TOBACCO SENT TROOPS.
Newspapers Also shipped by Army
and Navy Union.

Members of Walter Reed Garrison, No.
10. of the Army and Navy Union. yes
terday sent package containing news
papers and tobacco. to their comrades
on the Mexican border. many of whom
are from Washington.
In a recent communication received
from members on the border the men sa Id
they were under orders to cross the bor-
der lines and that they expected to be
on Mexican soil in a few days.
The next regular meeting of Walter
Reed Garrison will be held in the ad-
ministration building of the Walter Reed
Hospital, Takoma Park. on July IL