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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
oIrTET MILITARY WEDDING

| The marriage or Miss Fern H. rage
Shapland, Launemen, H., to Lieuten-
ant c. Woodward William Cunkel, OF
! Sheffield, ILL.,, was solemnized at the
! PARSONAGE of St Paul's Methodist
!, Church by the Rev. William Moses on
Saturday afternoon. Lieutenant Cum
kel is stationed at Allentown, Pa.
Mrs. David K. Ebersole and family,
| of 1914 North Fifteenth street, lett
to-day for their new home in Brook
line, Pa, joining Mr.. Ebersole, who
is in business in Philadelphia.
John w. Rexroth has returned to
his home in Akron. Ohio. after sew
eral weeks stay with his aunt, Mrs.
! NJ. Alice eastman, 129 South Thir-
teenth street, and relatives and
friends in Cumberland and Adams
counties
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Elmhirst,
| of Railway, n. j., were week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
| Titzel, 24O9 North Fifth street. Mr..
Elmhirst is assistant trainmaster OF
| the New York division of the Penn
sylvania railroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Matter, of 1915
North Second street, motored to
| Shippensburg on Sunday.
Miss Ruth A. Taylor, of 1926
Green street, is home after a little
visit with friends in Bendersville and
| Gettysburg.
Mrs. Alfred NJ. Pancake is seriously
| i'll at her residence, 1901 North Sec
ond street.
James Porter Harris of the United
States Signal Corps, located at Bed
loe's Island, was a recent guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Domer
Harris, 221 North Second street.
Mrs. Robert NJ. Reeves, of 723
North Seventeenth street, is home
after little trip to New York City.
Mrs. John Rodenhafer and daugh-
er, Miss Hilda Rodenhafer, of Cham
bersburg, are guests OF Mrs. Nora
Paine, 1S45 Herr street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesley Bartram and
son, Philip +. Bartram, of Pitts
burgh. were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee f. Geary, of North Sixth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Ralph Morrison,
of the Riverside apartments spent
the weekend with their daughter,
Mrs. Frank o. Shoemaker, at Mount
Onion.
Mrs. John w. Reilly, of Fort Hun
ter, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John
Wistar, at Bellefield, Germantown,
after a stay with Robert E. Speer, at
Englewood, n. j.
Miss Pearl Rogers has gone home
to Philadelphia, after weeks visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Emmeline Jen--
kins North Third street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
IN MELTING POT

Among the new articles in the Red
Cross melting pot are a French clock
and n number of electrotypes of fash
ion plates, probably used i'm clothing
advertisements some years ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
FORMER COMMANDER INJURED

=
London, Nov. 20. General Alexis
Brussiloff, former commander-in-c chief
of the Russian armies, has been
wounded in the leg by a shell which
struck his house in the course of the
recent fighting in Moscow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
FRANK sTEvICK,s BIRTHDAY

Frank F. Steviok, of 1O11 North
Third street, is celebrating his sixty
first to-day receiving cards and a
host of congratulations from his
many friends. No formal events are
on the way but Mr.. Stevick is doing
his usual collecting work and at
tending to business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

MAJOh JOttN h1tth
Major John Kirk, formerly of New
Cumberland, now living in Wash
tngton, d. c., is happily celebrating
his list birthday to-day. Major Kirk
whom everybody in this vicinity
knows, has found many new friends
among veterans of the Civil War at
the Soldiers Home and he is treating
them to-day at his quarters to q
watermelon feast, having secured a
forty-pound melon for the purpose.
Birthday cards and greetings are
coming in to the major. whose ad-
dress is P. o. box, 1907, Washington.
d. G.
Harrisburg women have been very
negligent, and do not realize their
patriotic duty, Mrs. Chamberlain
states.
w. *. Taylor. of 1925 Green street
is registered at the Hotel Grand, dur
ing stay In Lebanon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Dellinger have
gone home to Indianapolis, Ind, af-
ter weeks visit here among OLD
friends.
Carl Swope, of 1903 Susquehanna
street, who has been home on a fur.
Tough, leaves tomorrow for camr
! in Columbus, Ohio.
Harry Benin, of Lucknow, home
on furlough from Camp Meade
spent n few days at his home, re.
/ turning on Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20


A new fire alarm box was placed
at Race and Tuscarora streets this
morning. The box will be numbered d
81. Test was made at noon to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

Mrs. Robert NJ Reeves, of 72S
North Seventeenth street, is home
after a little trip to New York City.
Mrs. John Rodenhafer and daugh-
er, Miss Hilda Rodenhafer, of Cham
bersburg, are guests of Mrs. Nora
Paine, 1S45 Herr street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lesley Bartram and
son, Philip +. Bartram, of Pitts
burgh, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee f. Geary, of North Sixth
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j., Ralph Morrison,
of the Riverside apartments spent
the weekend with their daughter,
Mrs. Frank o. Shoemaker, at Mount
| Union.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
"SUFFS" into JAIL
Continued Prom First Page.)

that they would not b. arrested as
long as they remained on the north
side OF Pennsylvania avenue and did
not walk on the White House side.
Defied the Police.
Miss Vernon Smillngly heard the or
der and marched the five women. Miss
Calderhead, Mrs. Weed, Miss Greiner.
Miss Whttemore and Miss Milholland
10 the White House side of the ave-
nue.. Mrs. Weed carried the banner.
AS the pickets reached the northeast
corner Of the White House grounds
the police stopped them. and Simpson,
rushing forward, tore the banner
down.
Suffragists. headed by Mrs. Abby
Scott Baker, loudly demanded the ar
rest of Simpson. but the police only
smiled and busted themselves round
ing up the SuffraSiStS. A few mo-
ments later TWO automobiles arrived
and amid cheers by the suffragists and
"boos" and cat-cals from the crowd.
the first delegation of suffragists was
carried away 10 police headquarters.
The clash between John. Jones"
and the unidentified ,Sutfragists fol-
lowed Several men in>the crowd de-
manded the arrest of Jones. and said
that they would testify against him.
They maintained that he had no right
TO assail the suffragist when she only
only sought to hand him some maya
zines.
Made Il Joke.
By this time the crowd was laugh
ing loudly and seemed somewhat dis
appointed at the entertainment.
Thinking the incident closed for the
day. the crowd started away from the
White House. when suddenly Miss
Vernon. who was not detained with
the first OF the suffragists, rushed out
Of the party headquarters with new
delegation. She marched them west
on the north side Of the avenue the
lengt hof the White House lawn. and
then suddenly crossed the street and
started east on the avenue.
The police Immediately intercepted
them, and while the arrests were be-
ing made. Simpson rushed forward
and tore down the second banner.
Part of the crowd applauded him.
and others aSsailed him with vigorous
language Men who had urged him
earlier to tear down the'banners were
missing when the police detained him.
He was promptly hustled into an au-
tomobile and taken 10 the station
house.
As the sutfragists were driven away
they waved the remains or their ban
ners and shouted at the police and the
crowd.
Another woman. Miss Kittle Marion.
Of Washington. was arrested. charged
with disorderly conduct. The thir-
teen .suffragists were held on charge
Of unlawful assemblage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
JUDGE BILLIARDS.
HORSES SUCCESSFUL
Eminent Parkersburg Jurlst. Who is
Attending Exposition. Is Breeder
of Eine Horses

Judge Reese Blizzard, Of Parkers,
burg. was among the distinguished
visitors at the summer exposition and
races on The fair grounds yesterday
In addition 10 being prominent and
busy jurisI. Judge Blizzard is prcsi
dent Of a Parkersburg bank and dc
votes considerable attention 10 bust
ness matters and varied interests. lie
owns and operates large stock farm
near Parkersburg, and makes Il spe
clalty OF breeding thoroughbred hors
eS.
Baroness Todd. one OF Judge Biz
Yards horses. won third honors in
yesterdays 2:24 tro1. lie is also The
breeder Of Baroness Watson, winner
OF the 2:l6 pace. He sold her to Ross
F. Stout. Of Clarksburg, two years
ago, for $1,000. Two horses from
Judge Billiards. stables will be SEM
on to Youngstown. following the meet
here. He expects 10 develop them
into the H:n3 or 2:06 class.
Judge Blizzard has more than sixty
fine horses on his farm. both for rae
ing and to sell. He admits that whilr
he has been successful az a breeder
of fine horses it takes a large part Of
his income from other sources tc
keep up his stables.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
Grand Jury Takes
Over Cruger Case

NEW YORK. July 4.-Lconard N.
Wallstciu. commissioner of accounts.
who has been conducting Mayer Mitch
els investigation Of police laxity In the
case of Ruth Crugcr, murdered high
school student, was ordered by the
mayor tonight TO discontinue the INQUIRY,
as q direct result. 1t was announced. of
Governor Whltmans instructions TO IDS
trict Attorney Swami TO begin grand
jury invest CATION.
All evidence documents. and other in
formation Commissioner Wallstein had
gathered during his inquiry were de-
livered 10 the district attorney.
Grand jury subpoenas were served to-
day on several officials at police head
quarters and detectives attached to the
fourth branch bureau. where Miss Crug-
crs case was handled. Among those
summoned were Deputy Police Commits.
sioncr Guy Ssull. in charge Of the de-
tective bureau; Henry D. Cruger. Gather
Of the slain glri. and Miss Helen CruGer
her sister. also were suhpocnaed to APP
pear before the grand jury tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
R1rZ, MILLER, PASTERS AND
PICKENS ARE READY TO BURN
UP THE TRACK.
Race Pans Assured 81 Record Runs at
State Fair Grounds-Progra1n Is
Unusually Classy.

some Of the old stars OF local motor
cvle racing have decided to return 10
the game. ard are sending IN their Ell
trance blanks for tho races that Will be
run Saturday afternoon. The reason Tor
this is that faster machines vii! he
used on tho track this time than eyer
before. The single cylinder bus Will
have no place III any OF these events
as all Of the mounts Will hay" either
twin or four cylinder machines. and
they are sure To furnish some thrills
that are essential 10 the motorcycle rae
ing game. II is u certainty that the
machines that are entered 50 Tar are
capable OF all the speed thnt is desired
and the riders that are To take part III
tho different races have proven that they
will turn en- Loose.
Otto Ritz. Harley Davidson champion
Of 1914 and 1915. has sent in his signed
Indian racer of 1914 and 1915. Is an
Cther that will b. there when the start
er's pistol is nre.l. Miller. il will he
remembered. met with several accidents
that put him out of the 1915 races. but
he has q new racing Indian and prom
Uses TO set the pace.
ANDY Pastors nns Of The daredevil
riders of the club. will be another OF
the competitors. He suffered broken
arm before entering the races Of Deco
ration day. but says he Is as good as
new now and is tontnS up for the events.
l.emoyn Pickens. another man that is
locking for place to tarn his speed
wagon loose. says he will show them
some going. Pick" rides = four cylin-
der HENDERSON and handles IT like a
veteran.
In speaking Of the races President
Bier said: The Wheeling Motorcycle
club will endeaTur to give the public one
Of the best races they have ever seen In
this locality. II Is q bigger program
and the races are also longer than in
PREVIOUS meets that have been held on
the local oval. The first race will start
promptly at 2:l5.
The club has decided to charge an ad-
mission OF 25 cents. which also takes
in the swimming pool and will allow the
spectators to spend the evening on the
grounds. whore good music will be fur
niShcd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
Coal Dealers Protest
Against Price Fixing

WASHINGTON. July 4.-Freenort
(lls.) coal dealers telegraphed today
a protest to Representative Mckenzie.
OF Illinois. against the recent price
reduction agreed 10 by the 400 bituml-
nous coal operators with the national
council Of defense coal production
committee The Freeport dealers
sent this message:
Enter protest against the farce per-
petrated on the public. Operators
have not reduced their price one pen
ny and we are compelled TO pay So
per ton more for the same grade Of
coal over last year. The public is
possibly saved millions by placing
maximum price on their already e1-
orbitant price. but how many millions
are they adding to their own profits!
They admit the extra cost of mining
does not exceed so cents"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
RADICALS DEMANDING
REFORMS in PRUSSIA

ruFTNHAGF:N. .uiy 4.-Thr radical
and socialist German papers print an
appeal addressed To the government In
an attempt N revive Slumhering re-
form movement demanding the immo-
diatr Introduction OF y bill establish
Ing universal and equal secret and di-
rect suffraX" in Prussia. Thu Signers
are all men of national prhminence.
Most OF them have hitherto favored the
postponement OF this reform until sew
eral have been opposed to equal SUI
fraGe. The latter are now convinced.
however. that postponement until after
tn" war may mean defeat of all re-
form.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
HIGHER MONEY RATES
OVER THE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON. July a.-lIirh prices
Of manufacturing materials. high wages
and placing Of the Liberty lomn have
caused Increased demands for money
and consequent StiffcninE ar advance
In rates In several seClious nf the
country. The federal reserve BULLET
for July shows ,S,GineSs conditions in
general satisfactory and crop reports
encouraging
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
GRUNTING
RHEUMATICS
GET Wise
They Refuse to Be Fooled.

They are all sticking to "Neutrone
Prescription 90" 1t sure Is A wonder,
there never was anything like "Neu-
trone Prescription 50" and there isn't
anything like it now. 1t is the Rheu.
matte Remedy on L new plan. Use
il on any case OF rheumatism aud YOU
can almost Immediately feel The re-.
suits. It never fails. it is the one big
surprise that you have coming 10 YOU.
Get busy. get bottle today. say good
bye trouble, feel the pain leave those
sore aching muscles and those poor
inflamed joints go down like magic.
it's great. soc and $l.nn. {. II. Griest
Il Co, Wheeling, ". Va. and leading
druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
RAID CAMPS

Constables raided Il couple of
camps above Martins Ferry last even
ing and arrested several men who are
said to have engaged in A free-fnr-all
fight. Sheriff Osborne took the pris-
oucrs To 81. Clairsyillr They will
have hearing before Mayor Davies
al ST. ClairSyille this evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
Two Dead; -Four Dying
After Trolley Collision

MANISTEF, Mich. July 1.-TWO
women are dead. four persons are dy-
ing and sixteen others less seriously
hurt are in u hospital here tonight, Is
the result Of collision between troll
ley car and an excursion train on the
Manistec 4: Northeastern railroad to-
night. The dead and dying have not
yet been identified.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
SMALLPOX OUTBREAK
IN MINING REGION
srecIai Dispatch 10 the lntellIsenc.r.

FAIRMONT, w. Va. July 4.~-Fnl-
lowing the outbreak Of small pox in
Everson. Carolina. Ida May and Farm
lngton. the county health officer. DR..
Yosl. is taking severe measures to
check the disease. All the victims
are negro miners. The first case oc-
Cured at Carolina and as the victim
attended Il negro baseball gam" and
dance, the disease was spread among
the mining towns. Wholesale vacrl-
nation OF the negroes and other min
ers in the towns affected, by the coal
company physicians. and other severe
measures have been taken. All lhoKc
suspected arc under close quarantine
and It Is hoped 10 keep the. disease
To 2 Minimum
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
1876 Men Promoted
From Ranks in Nav

WASHINGTON. July 4.-nes iGnation
Ct 4aG chief warrant officers for war
commission In the limo and staff Of the
navy was announced tonight by S"crr
tary Daniels. who said that no expected
Il large percentage OF them 10 so per
form their duties that their promnttnm
could be made permanent after the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
Important Speech by
German Chancellor

LONDON. July 4-Dr. Won Beth
mann-Ho llweg. the German imperial
chancellor. will deliver an important
speech In the TeichstaG on Thursday.
according 10 a report received at CO.
penhagen from Berlin by the CORE
spoudent OF the Exchange Telegraph
company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
British Torpedo Boat
Sent to the Bottom

LONDON. July Am old type OF
British torpedo boat destroyer, has
struck a mine and sunk in the North
Sea. it was officially announced this
evening. There were eighteen sur
riyors from the sunken craft.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
British rly "old Glory"

BASE OF THE AMERICAN FLO
TILLA Is BRITISH WATERS. July 4.
thy the Associated Press)-In honor
Of independence day the British here
flow Old Glory beside the Union Jack
over their naval station, while their
| commander in ,hiss sent on behalf OF
himself. his officers and men. an in
spring message nf greeting and good
will To thu American officers and blue
jackets.
There was also more personal eH-
change Of greetings between the British
and american officers. which took the
form Of r call from the officers COM
nandinS The British ships here on the
Americans aboard their ships. This
was followed ny a call by Vice Admiral
Sims. his staff and officers. on The Brit
iSh officers ahoard their ships.
y number of floral designs cnhlcnat ic
Of th.. tmcriraL rnlurs were also sent
10 the .\m"rictr officers.
In III" "v"niuS several hundred Am"ri-
can hlu"ja"SctS enjoyed personally
conducted Vn,'nl and instrumental pro-
gam in their new club house ashore.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
In New York.

NEW YD:sk. July ia n";Scle$s but
patriotic Program featured the cciehr;I-
ii.E ,.t lnil.. ~" nd.'n'-: day in \cw York.
\ salute ri - guns rIa Governors island.
nns tor esGr S'at". followed by Il salute
and tn, uniurlirS ni ih.. haE on the
block h"u-c III I'..utr,I I9rk. formally
opened = ;.,.rl".l,- aud athletic program
u. which band .'"rur.ri~ folk dances and
military drifts took a. place nt The
Ii. PARKS :hr,'U&:tuUi In" greater city
lis, ~ .r.I<cS m"f,. designed as an
aid H. ruiiiu" Tor tn" Nat ional Guard
am, tn r.sui2: array.
III. ''ItN. : official a. Iteration Ill city
Hell PARK tlr'~ nurnIn" Wa marked 10y
IN singing III ths. national anthem by
fhn;.~auiS II >..hn"l "hI!tir.n. aItrr
which AIaN"r Niirii"l delivered au adj
G,rSS ana III. i".r,araiinu Of lndcp' nd
rurr was r.ini. .i'"'t hE Richard y. Purdy.
Many thousands VIII" formerly left the
.:iy f.r tn. Fourth wrre forced u re-
ram ~ HON To-Day because. II was
Sid ;hc sal. III excursion Tickets had
l".u pr;,. Tie, ~. discontinued for the
,laN by railrp.t Is.
t.u.. "r rh. principal celebrations to-
n;,y WAS th. M. iur.Ir"L aud twenty
seventh H"lh il ranr;truny hall. Tho
list 81 Spcan RS included Franklin b.
Roosevelt. assistant secretary OF the
navy: Representative. lillian =. Adam
son. uf Georgia; /. >. Senator Charles
:. Thomas # colorado. and Representa-
tive julius Kuhn, II california.
~ III. celebration in Newark official
representatives. at til" EritiSh govern
n"nt took part III tn" program. 1t was
n" !irSt time AN AMERICAN city has had
n British general and his staff. with 4
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July t.-Com-
munity celebrations. patriotic ad-
dresses and sports OF various kinds Ii
a great extent supolanted tho usual
noisy observance -: Independence day
in Philadelphia. Cannon crackers. no
man candles AMI other fireworks. while
not cnttr .ly lbSc:it. played smaller
part in the festivities than for many
Years.
More than lIu neiChhorh"od cclehra-
,ionS were, held during ;he day. while
rhrc" public meetings were held under
'uu,:, ip&l auspices At Independence
halt patriot, addresses we're made by
Major Smith. JudEr John NJ. Patterson
ana Or ErucSt La Place. while churches
ct g;,nizcl before The Revolutionary war
I,nit,d il. :, service for the city III old
TN. Str.", Presbyterian church. The
third cclrhrlti III arranged by the city
I, insisted 1t athicti" games and patrl-
t.tIc prncr;lra III Fairmnun; park. t"a-
;"rcS Of WhtSa were thu singing by
thousands Of school children and 4
sham hltti" h! In" Second artillery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
OVATION FOR PERSH|NG
tConttnued from Ftrst PaEe.)
In philadelphia.

Pershinc received the flags from the
President
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
+ STARS OF MOTORCYCLE RAGING
ENTER FOR SATURDAYS EVENTS

British per. az :hr guests " honor on
the anniversary Of Independence day
There BriXadicr General w. y. White
head Of the li-i.ish recruiting mission
in This country. and Lord Aberdeen. for
uer governor general of Canada, were
gu,sts Of the city OF Newark.
The culuiuatiun Of the official cHer-
c!ses will be l. spectacular ceremony TO-
night under the auspices uf The Amcri-
can scenic and historical preservation
committee Of Il number Of tablcauH al
city college stadium. Paul Revrre's
i;i0e, the Spirit OF 30 and man! others
will lie presented. The principal ad-
dress at this celebration will be made
by Secretary Of War Baker.
In Chicago.
CHICAGO. July 4.-More than one
hundred community celebrations marked
the observance OF Independence day III
this city. In order TO make the mean:
ing OF the day clear to all naturalied
citizens, the AmerIcanzatiuu cclet ~
hration COMMITTEES distributed at Ill
these gatherings thousands Of pan'"h-
lets. entitled "Why We Celebrate.
Blucjackcts from the Great Lakes ma
val training station took part III many
of the celebrations aud recruiting Tor
the army and navy was actirel! car
ried on at the principal points where
patriotic exercises were held.
Observed In England.
LONDON. July 4.--By order OF the
king The Stars and Stripes was flying
from the Victoria tuwer OF the house
of parliament today and ais" on all
other government buildings beside the
Union Jack. Private buildings were
bedeckcd with American flags as never
before. Thousands or persons In the
streets wore smIil flags and wagons
and automobiles were decorated with
the American emblem. Premier Lloyd
George WAS interested actively IN Ar.
Fourth. The Welsh guards band played
st. James palace. as did the orchestras
in all the theaters.
Ambassador Page and Mrs. Page held
an informal reception this Afternoon.
The American society raNY banquet
tonight with Foreign Secretary Balfuur
as the guest OF honor. Other guests
were Lord Robert Cecil. Vice Admiral
Sims. L. :. n; Admiral Jellcoe. chief
of the naval staff: General Sir William
Robertson. chief or the imperial staff
at army headquarters anu the stair
which accompanied Mr. Balfour TO the
United states: Francis Powell, chair
were given to King George and Presi-
dent Wilson.
Other American societies celebrated
the day. American war veterans living
here were entertained at Hampton
Court. Gordon Selfridge spoke at a pa
triotic concert under the auspices Of the
British and Foreign Sailors society.
The marquis OF Lincolnshire made an
address at the National Liberal club
The Selbournc Society'S celebration cx-
tends from July 4 to TO-