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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-03
Everything in Readiness

nENNICCIK gave vent to low whistle
j Of dismay.
You needn't worry" Brent reassured
him with a laugh. "They won't manage IT,
but I shall"
you will burn the house?' asked the
amazed young man.
mo, no. I'll send a signal, not to the
German submarines, though but to a couple
Of British cruisers which will be in watt
ing in the harbor for them"
BY Jove. that's great" cried Pennicuik.
bis eyes sparkling with enthusiasm and
enjoyment At last the war was becoming
real to him, which, in spite of his patriot
ism, his uniform and the military routine,
It had not yet done.
To most people in England, unaffected
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A slow smile spread over Fritz's cherubic
countenance, and there came a gleam that
was not pleasant into his usually bland lit
tie eyes. Again he made that gesture with
his phenomenaly long thumb. II will make
no mistake" he said. when I lived on my
fathers farm l used always to kill the
pegs. How then should not know how
to kill this peeg?"
NO noise. mind" warned Charles. Pigs
are apt to squeal, you know"
Fritz permitted himself slight laugh.
This one will not squeal, he will no time
have. Just dat" and he stabbed the air
with his thumb.
Charles nodded. That's right. Are the
others ready?"
II tink so, sir. I tink hear them COM
ing"
Charles switched off the light so that
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has been robbed Of certain Admiralty papers.
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top story windows. Presently a faint gleam
sprang to life in the sitting room. 1t was
very faint, for II only came from the small
electric movable lamp which stood on side
table. 1t was turned up by Charles San
derson. He was accompanied by Fritz. who
was carrying a small black box. Put III
down carefully on the table and see that
the curtains are drawn across the window"
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anybody fails to answer your challenge you
must shoot, and shoot to kill You are a
crack shot, they tell me-
Pennlcuik turned to go. then came back.
Look here. sir, simply don't know how
to thank you" he said awkwardly.
Don't thank me ; you run along to your
place and see that you keep your eyes and
ears we'll open. and good luck to you"
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Charles ordered him. Then, when Fritz had
obeyed, Are they all in bed?"
Every vone," Fritz assured him.
Good How about this fellow on the
cliffs? It's our danger spot in more ways
than one. You think you can make quite
sure Of him? There must be no bungling
mind"
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when the door opened the shapes Of Mrs
Sanderson and fraulein muffed in big coats
and wells could be very dimly seen against
the faint light in the passage.
Il don't think he's here" said Mrs. San.
derson, and in the darkness all the nervous
ness and anxiety in her voice sounded pain.
fully distinct.
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Good luck to you, SIR" and Pennlcuik
saluted before he went out at the window.
Chris stood still for a moment. He began
to search in his pockets then look of
satisfaction came over his face as his
fingers touched what they sought. He drew
out his pipe. filled it with care, lit It, and
drew two or three puffs with deep content
ment Then, pipe in mouth he went round
the room switching off the lights and went
out, shutting the door after him.
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actively
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Evening star., 1917-10-21
Navy Relief Ball.

The ball to be given for the benefit of
the Navy Relief Society at Rauscher' s
on Thanksgiving night promises to be
very brilliant and popular, as military
functions usually are. The Marine Band
will furnish the music. by special per-
mission of the Secretary of the Navy.
Mrs. Leigh c. Palmer, wife of Rear Ad-
miral Palmer, L. S. n, is chairman of
the ball committees. Mrs. Josephus
Daniels will receive. and assisting her
will be Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs.
George Barnett, Mrs. A. L. Willard and
Mrs. Leigh c. Palmer. Mrs. Francis
Nash is IN charge of the arrangements
for supper. Mrs. George Barnett is pre-
pared to make reservations for the
boxes. and they can be secured by ap-
plying to her at the marine barracks.
Mrs. z. B.. Tanner, at the Parkweod.
will begin the sale of tickets after No
Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Josephus Daniels,
Barnett. Mrs. William Benson, Mrs.
Leigh c. Palmer, Mrs Ralph Earle, Mrs.
W. C. Watts. Mrs. Frederick Harris.
Mrs. A. L. Willard. Mrs William c.
Braisted, Mrs. Francis Nash. Mrs. Rich
ardson Clover. Mrs. Julian James. Mrs.
Robert NJ. Thompson. Mrs. Willard
Brownson, Mrs b. II. Buckingham.
Mrs. 6eaton Schroeder, Mrs. Richard
Wainwright, Mrs. Henry T. Mayo. Mrs.
F. F. Fletcher and Mrs. John Hewson.
Mr.. John Barrett. director general OF
the Pan-American Union, who is making
Evening star., 1917-10-21
International Wedding.

The marriage of Mrs. James B. Eustis
Of New York and the Marquis de Polig-
mac. member of the French high COM
mission. will take place quietly at St
Patrick's Cathedral, New York, We'd
few relatives and intimate friends and
there will be no reception The mar
Quis and his bride will spend the winter
at Washington. Mrs. Eustis, who was
formerly Miss Nina Crosby, Is the
widow Of Mr.. James Biddle Eustis and
Mrs. Walter Crosby. She has one son,
named for his father. The Marquis
de Polfgnac belongs to the house of
Chameleon. one of the oldest families
OF the French nobility.
Mrs. Breckinridge Long. Wife of the
third assistant secretary of state, has
returned to Washington and has
opened her house. 2S2S 10th street, for
the winter.
DR.. Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. Gu
ban minister. has returned to wash
where he attended the meetings of the
Southern Commercial Congress
Rev. DIR. Roland Cotton Smith. rector
of St Johns Lafayette square, assist
ed by Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. pastor
Of the Church of the Covenant will
ohiciate at the marriage Saturday aft
ernoon. November 10, of Miss Ruth
Raymond Patterson, daughter of Mrs.
Patterson and the late Mr.. Raymond
Patterson. and Lieut.. Melville Weston
Fuller Wallace, SON Of Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Wallace. The ceremony, whIcn
will take place at the home of Mrs.
Raymond Patterson in the presence of
q few relatives and intimate friends
Of the young couple. will be followed
at <:s0 by a large reception at the
Patterson. at is Dupont circle, for
hA3eh Invitations were SAINT cut res.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Thorn, Mrs. John Story, Mrs. Dennis
Nolan. Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney and
Miss Mary Sheridan. Mrs. George Van
derbilt has charge of the post Office
which handles the mail and kilograms
of the passing troops There are
thirty-six uniform members of this
corps and many volunteers. who do all
the work without any outside assist
-ance They work in four relays from
am. until IL pm, and are escorted
to and from their headquarters by the
Evening star., 1917-10-21

since the last of August have the most
grateful recollections of the comfort
ing cups of hot coffee, sandwiches and
buns which have been given them by
the refreshment corps of the Red
Cross. With the departure OF Mrs I4arz
Anderson. the organizer of this corps.
for France, Mrs. Mason Quick, wife of
Col Gulicas, U. 8. NJ c., has been in
charge, and has as her able assistants
Mrs George 3. Duncan. Mrs. Corcorau
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Borden-Stone.

bower Of chrysanthemums, palms
and autumn leaves against a curtain
of southern smilax formed a lovely set
ting for the marriage ceremony of
Miss Pauline Patterson Stone, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker
Stone. and DR.. Daniel LIE Roy Borden.
Medical Reserve Corps. U. S. A. son
of DR.. and Mrs. William Cline Borden.
which took place at the home of the
brides parents in Massachusetts ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon at 80 o'clock
followed by a large reception at Rau-
scher's. The Rev. DR.. Charles Wood of
the ceremony.
The bride. who was given in
| marriage by her father. wore hand
some gown of white brocaded satin
The bodice. which was fashioned on the
surplice lines, was cut with a deep
square neck which was filled in with
soft folds of pearl. embroidered white
chiffon. which also formed the long
sleeves. The skirt was slightly draped
and the court train was suspended from
a high rolling collar. Her long tulle
veil was arranged in coronet effect
of two folds of the tulle. trimmed with
bands of pearls, while across the back
of the coinure was a spray of orange
blossoms. She wore the bridegroom's
gift q handsome bar pin of platinum
set with diamonds, and carried a show
er of brides roses and lilies of the
valley.
Mrs. Arthur Foraker. who was her
sisters only attendant wore q charm
ing gown of yellow faille made with
the new back drapery over a scalloped
skirt of chiffon. The long close-f1tting
sleeves were of the chiffon. as also
vas the surplice bodice. which tied at
the back. Her hat was of brown tulle
! with high crown around which was
| a twist of French blue velvet with
bunch of French blue flowers and
grapes at the front. She carried pink
! rosebuds. Capt. William Ayers Bor-
den, Coast Artillery. U. S. A. was best
| man for his brother. stringed or
chestra played softly throughout the
ceremony and for the dancing which
| followed at the reception. a similar
autumnal decoration was used at
| Rauscher's. where DIR. Borden and his
bride were assisted in receiving by
| Mrs Stone. the brides mother, who
wore an effective costume of beige
| chiffon with an overdrapery of velvet
| the same shade trimmed with skunk.
| and a black velvet hat with A draped
! crown. faced With rose metal cloth.
and Mrs. Borden. the bridegroom's
mother. who wore a handsome gown
| of pearl gray charmeuse with bead
/ ed overdrapery of French blue net
and q black velvet hat. Later in the
! evening. DR.. and Mrs. Borden left for
| their wedding journey. the bride travel
| ing in a smart dark blue one-piece
serge gown heavily embroidered In
| dull blue and yellow tones and a large
| hat the same shade with a draped
| crown of velvet and brim of satin She
! carried a squirrel fur coat with collar
! and cuffs of fox. They will be at home
! after December / at 1916 New Hamp-
| shire avenue.
| Mrs. Charles S. Bromweu. who will
| spend the winter with her mother, Mrs
Matthew T. Scott. and who came to
Washington early in the season to open
the house. has been visiting at New
York for the past week.
| The LIST Battery. Oficers' Reserve
Corps. at Fort Mysr, with Capt Carl A.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

last evening at the Willard. including
about $50 officers and their guests. Mrs.
C. W. Fenton, wife of Col. Fenton: Mrs.
Carl A. Baehr, wife of Capt. Baehr. and
Mrs. Hume received. American flags and
palms were used in decorating the ball
room and a stringed orchestra played
throughout the evening for the dane
ing. which was followed by buffet
supper.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
VIRGINIA TATNALL PEACOCK

7TH every park every highway byway outside
w colos the weather
OF these mid October has ued the world ahed At early
hour several last week the " rong OF busy people
and long before its leisure
House and he OFT 10 country club round OF so Mrs wilson
him Col Edward T. Brown of Atlanta who
White in the week match
ing his skill with that of his host morning
Among other things the good weather played popping the
tendance at Laurel where Thursday especially there was one the
Of hs m hT5ss 9sf m p sfh
metef the turf and Nine Bahmete Mr. Edward
the day oRn9 IN the " annals m she n a
Camp Meade Gov Harrington Maryland
the the club inciosure and boxes
THE capitals country clubs have been extensively
this than before their history and there
the throgs taking the under the
young family has
been the social lie Washington she motored
snes & her e1, I nood spoke with m little & tone d nFns M d dor os
ypay
always
snssss with
cities Which eouny eub
clubs of Washington which for the the e centers
b..5 S r. this ss will s
py Of Washington drawing has stood more less the way
wherefore peculiarly Whnston which for
IT doubtful the cabinet will keep their days at home this
and probably the circle will follow their
lead Those the former influential circle will together in the formula
the winters within few weeks all its
for the With calling eliminated clubs
Will I h I fsa duee a tine tea
Closing Of day
Metropolitan Club
MANY things houemad
afternoon reception cabinet home
will their and rapidly is the transit
accomplished that almost night things dear the
conditions they existed less than
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Fair Days and Autumn Beauty Lure the World AhedPres
dent on Golf Links Several Mornings Last WeekRaces
Laurel Well Patronized Especially Day Of Famous
Race-Country Clubs Thronged-Many New Faces
Among the Members, Representing Colonies From
Several Large Cities Which Have Recently Aug
mented the Washington World-Clubs to Be
Social Centers This Wnter-Caling Likely
to Be Abolished in Official Circes-Cab-
met Women Soon to Formulate Winter
Program-Passine of Some Cher
ished Institutions at the Capital
Evening star., 1917-10-21

members of the Motor Corps. Their
arrangements are such that $50 gallons
of coffee can be made at one time and
sandwiches of all varieties are made by
the thousand and wrapped in waxed pa
per. Recently within an hours notice
all was in readiness to serve $500 men.
In the transportation of thousands of
men delays are sometimes unayoida BILE,
causing their trains to be hours be-
hind schedule time. and it is then espe-
cially that this corps work tells. Some
troops passing north the other day said
they had heard OF the coffee down in
Texas, and even then it had passed
their expectations. This corps is the
country, and has done such practical
and efficient work that the Red Cross
has used it as n model for similar ones
in other localities.
Comforts Committee Doing Its Bit.
The stupendous work, accomplished
and under way, Of the comforts COM
mittee of the Navy League, of which
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer is chairman,
has demonstrated the wonderful execu-
tive ability Of women. Many patriotic
societies, including the Daughters of
the American Revolution and Colonial
Danes. have co-operated with this or
ganization, which has branches in all
the large cities throughout the coun-
try. There are 100000 men and women
doing their bit" in the knitting line,
and hundreds arg making housewives
and comfort bagsSn addition.
Among the active workers at Wash
Evening star., 1917-10-21

ington assisting Mrs. Frazer are the
Vice chairman. Mrs. Thomas +. Bayard.
Mrs. Henry f. Dimock. Mrs. Sidney
Ballou and the secretary. Mrs. John
Callan O'Louehlin.
Since the 1st of April this COMMITTEES
has furnished over 100000 knitted gar
ments, valued at over s1.500.000, TO
American sailors and marines. The task
which ii has undertaken is to make
outfits Of helmets, sweaters, sleeveless
Jackets. wristlets and socks for all our
sailors and marines. Since our entrance
into the war our Navy has greatly in
creased There are submarines with
crews of twenty. battle ships with see.
our merchant ship gun crews, which in
some cases number in the hundreds, and
the crews of our transports. Within the
last few days the comforts committee
has had call for 5000 pairs of knitted
socks for marines. Hundreds of letters
of appreciation have been received. and
in speaking of his helmet one man said:
Whoever started the helmet idea should
in my estimation be awarded a Car
negte medal" In equal numbers are the
requests. from the Army boys as well as
the Navy, saying how gratful they
would be for these outfits, as they are
already suffering from the cold
Evening star., 1917-10-21

speaking tour in the interest Of the
sale of liberty bonds. will speak today
at the Great Lakes naval training sta
ton and tomorrow at Camp Grant, Rock
ford, Ill On Friday Mr.. Barrett spoke at
Fort Bend, Ind, and yesterday at Fort
Wayne.
Mr.. Charles D. Helmbold and Miss
ly for the south, will be at home inform
ally this afternoon at the Somerset
Lieut.. Braine entertained at tea at the
his mother. Mrs. Lawrence F. Braine, of
New York Other guests present were
Miss Mary Burkholder, Miss Hopkins.
Mrs. G. Gordon Asher and Mr.. Harry c.
Cox.
Among the recent donations TO the
State Department War Relief were the
many bushels OF apples and gallons Of
I'd. These have been sold at the head
quarters. 1921 H street. during the last
week and the proceeds will be used to
purchase materials. Work will be started
this week on the equipment for the bed
at the American Hospital at Neuilly, which
Is one of the additional undertakings of
this organization. Mrs. Lansing, the
chairman. is present every afternoon and
is one Of the most energetic workers.
showing the novices how to knit, at the
sewing machine, or taking stitches in the
outfits which are sent to France for the
Belgian and French refugee children
Two large packing boxes OF these outfits
are filled and shipped every week. Mrs.
Marion Letcher has charge of the cutting
and during the past week has bad the
assistance Of Mrs. John w. Davis, wife of
the solicitor general. Miss Nataiine
Dulles distributes the work, much OF
which is done at home.
A knitting class has been started
which meets every Monday evening.
Refreshment Corps Feeds Thousands.
The thousands of troops which have
been passing through Washington
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Based ON present wholesale prices-ou1r fur sec
tion is offering some very choice COATS capes aaffs
and neckwear that genuine bargains. These
early purchases that only be duplicated at
considerably higher prices.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mr.. Charles D. Helnbold and Miss
Marjorie Helmbold. who are leaving short
ly for the south, will be at home inform
ally this afternoon at the Somerset
Evening star., 1917-10-21

The President and Mrs. Wilson at
tended the performance at keith's last
evening, having as their guests Mrs.
Boiling, Miss Boiling and Mr.. Ran
dolph Boiling
The Secretary CT War went to New
York yesterday afternoon to speak at
n banquet last night. He will return
to Washington today. Mrs. Baker re-
turned to Washington yesterday MORN
ing from Hot Springs. Va, where she
spent a week with friends at the Home
stead. She will go to Vernersyille.
Pa, this week for a visit.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Dinner to Admiral and Mrs. Mayo.

The naval attache of the French en-
hassy and Madame de Blanpre enter
tanned at dinner last evening in COM
pliment to Admiral Mayo, who recent
~ returned to this country from France.
and Mrs. Mayo.
Miss Emma Lansing and Miss Kath-
crime Lansing. sisters of the Secretary
Of State, who went to Europe several
months ago to engage in Red Cross
work, are now at the Hotel Chatham.
Paris. where they arrived yesterday
from Bordeaux.
The Lord Chief Justice of England
and Lady Reading. who have been
visiting at New York for several days,
returned to Washington Friday even
ing.
Jonkheer A. W. L. Tjarda van Stark
enborgh-Stachouwer, attache of the
Netherlands legation, and Madame van
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES have taken
possession of the residence 1921 Con-
necticut avenue, which they have
leased for the season.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

terday The only attendants will be
the young cousin Of Miss Patterson,
Miss Felicia Gizycka, daughter of
Countess Gizycka. and Capt. R. L.
Williams, L.. S. A. who will be best
man.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

tContinued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Corps Feeds Thousands.

The thousands of troops which have
been passing through Washington
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Worren's and Misses Suits
$500 to S1 5000
$500 to ST. 600

Beautiful combinations of vevet beaded satn forming
with TERED SKIRT suplce waist eorgete
back and FRONT panels bordered velvet bro
satin gown with silver Lace bodice gown Georgete
satin and fur And
others that are creations of sim gular beauty
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mr.. John Barrett. director general OF
the Pan-American Union. who is making
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mrs. Charles S. Bromwell. who will
spend the winter with her mother, Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott, and who came to
Washington early in the season to open
the house. has been visiting at New
York for the past week.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Don't be "slacser.'' If YOU can't fight you can
at least buy "Liberty Bond" Every and
woman should own as many of these Democracy
Insurance Policies" as their means will permit
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-09
MlCHELIN TIRE
HINTS TO OWNERS
Few Pointers Given by Local
Dealer That VIII Save
Owners Money.

Mr. Perram Of Tulsa Rubber &
Nulcanizins Co., a strong supporter OF
Michelin tires. says: Rust Is an enc
my Of rubber 1t will pay the uotorist
&c inspect occasionally the condition Of
the rims ON the wheels of his car. es-
pecially If the outer surfaces of the
castings near the beads look rusty.
This discolorauon is rust caused by
rusted rims. This rust, if not arrest
ed, will gradually eat thru the rubber,
attacking the canvas of the tire. In
time the edges of the rustcd rims will
become more and more uneven, tear
ing and eventually destroying the
beads. Furthermore. rust works in
between the beads and the rims. leav-
ing space for water, which also dam
ages the rubber.
TO remove rust from a rim, the
tire should be taken off and the rusty
parts rubbed clean with coarse emery
PAGER Then smooth the surface with
flner emery paper and re-japan the
RIM, applying one coat to the-outside
and two to the inside, making sure
flrst that the surface is smooth and
fiee from rust. Roughness may be
quickly detected by running the hand
along the edge of the rim. When the
edge of the rim is too uneven for the
use of the emery paper, first use a
file, after which emery paper may be
used for finishing"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-09

tomohiles with marvellous accuracy
and speed, replacing the slower and
more tedious hnndwork of other
years.
ON all sides the spectator at the
Willys-Ovcrland factories is flaulled
by mechanical units that have sprung
into being since the public's discoV-
cry of the numerous uses to which an
automobile can be adapted.
He secs big machines that stamp
out pair of side rails from cold
steel I'm three seconds, as tho they
were made of papier mache; he sees
huge mechanisms that, at the push of
a lever. cut and press into shape steel
radiator shells, tenders, drip pans, IN
astounding quantities.
In the heavy machine department Is
an automaton grinding and boring
away with a skill and precision sur
passing that of the most ingenious ar
tisan, ana with the speed of score
of such workmen. An output of the
vastness of the Willys- overland COM
pany has made imperative this inven-
ton.