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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Polls.

Those two clever Janes-meaning
Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin. 'co-authors
Of Lilac Time" which had "a tremen-
dous run" in New York-have achieved
snother comedy triumph in "Informa-
tioH Please" which had its Washing
ton premier at Polls last night before
an audience that packed the house.
That it had also packed its troublea
evident by the laughter which accom-
panied Miss Cow1 every inch OF the
way from her starting point. a pink
in New York: the trip comprising
three acts of as jolly and wholesome
comedy as Washington has seen this
year. The boudoir was glow. Of rose
young mistress gathered about her an
exhibit of gentlemen friends for the
laudable purpose Of arousing the jeal,
s9oS he One 0n samrer
wording with a fine sense of fair play.
! Is made wildly realistic by Henry
Stephenson. who eventually shoves the
matrimonial felicity.
Orme Caldara makes very accept
able husband, and the other members
of the cast. notably Viola Compton,
Blanche Yuyka, as her friend: Helen
Salinger, asher maid; Robert Rendel
Phillip Hubbard and Malcolm Dun
| can, share individually in the excel
lence of the performance.
AS the airily, unconsequential
wife, who plays with danger as q
child plays with matches. Jane Cowl
| was a joy. Her gowns were of the
| filmy. shiny stuff that dreams are
made Of. barring nightmares; her
| logic was joyously foolish, and her
here and there touches of emotion so
| akin to the real as to remind one Of
| the kinship of laughter and tears.
| There comes a time when Johns
training seems to necessitate suicide.
| but Lady. Betty reconsiders and
elopes to New York with one Of
the lovers, who accommodatingly
Strengthens out the obvious scandal
by marrying the companion. who has
Joined in the elopement. The party
also includes Lady Betty's maid, her
| bon vivant. and her toy dog, John
| following after. There are also
ratty little blackmailer who gets a
lot Of money he doesn't deserve.
| hotel detective who becomes as wax
in the hands of Lady Betty, and
young newspaper man, who scores his
share of chuckles by acting exactly
as a newspaper man doesn't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Belasco.

A theme Of supreme patriotism runs
Through '-rhe Copperhead." q play of
evil war days. which opened for the
week At the Belasco Theater last
night With that theme Lionel Bar
ignore, artist and actor. has nodded
the character Of Milt Shanks, a farm
ar Of southern Illinois. and trusted
friend OF Abraham Lincoln. into a
study which promises to live as one
of the great characters of American
drama. Rarely has a Washington au-
dfence seen acting that has equaled
That of Mr.. Barrymore last night
The play is built upon a story writ
ten by Frederick Landis. and falls
into. two epochs, one during the civil
war, and the second forty years later.
The scene is southern Illinois, where
Abraham Lincoln was known and
loved before he came to Washington.
The menace Of the 'copperheads," the
war times, who deemed it impossible
to conquer by force Of arms the enc
mics Of the nation, and who In many
eases connived to help those enemies.
is revealed in the story. 1t is a reve-
lation that makes a strong appeal
and points a text in these days when
the United States is again engaged in
- mighty struggle for freedom. In
fact many OF the lines and situations
in the play are applicable to the year
.191s as well as to the year 1891. Criti-
-Cisms fell from the mouths OF loyal
people in those days. directed against
leaders who have since become house
hold heroes. They bring home the
thought that the shortsightedness Of
nifty years ago may not have died
with the older generations.
~ Mr.. Barrymore is supported by an adj
:mirably balanced company. Doris Ran
kin takes the parts of Ma" Shanks in
1851 and of her granddaughter forty
years later. MA" Shanks is a difficult
part, but the finished acting of Miss
Rankin makes the disappointed wife and
stricken mother Of sixty-one and sixty
1hree real and appealing. Miss Eugene
woodward as Grandma Perley. Albert
Phillips as Capt. Hardy of the Union
Army. John ]. Pierson as Lem Tollard,
. copperhead with southern sympathies.
Ind Raymond Hackett as Joey Shanks,
Don of Milt. who marches away with
Capt. Hardy's company In 81 and fails
90 return. all measure up to high stand
ards of acting. The Transformation Of
The young men Of the first epoch Of the
play to the old men Of the second epoch
IS work of art in which each plays his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
PURPOSE OF HIGHWAY
COMMITTEE DEFINED
Roy D. Chaplin Addresses Chairmen
at Opening Of Three-Day Confer
ence on War Traffic Plans.

More transportation to carry the ma
tons war burden, and every ton car
ried with the utmost economy Of time
and money, vehicles and men, is the
object Of the highways transport COM
mittee of the Council Of National De-
Tense, Roy D. Chaplin, chairman, told
the regional chairmen of his organi-
cation this morning at the opening
session of three-day conference on
war traffic plans.
Mr.. Chaplin outlined the countrywide
organization which the committee. has
created within the last nine months to
help move military supplies, speed up
all manner of war work, increase food
production, relieve the railroads OF
short-haul traffic and spare the man
power of the country. The country
has. been districted on the basis OF
its highways centers. and regional
chairmen and committeeman to the
number of $4,000 are exerting every
effort to expand, the use of the coun-
try's roads in relation to the nations
war program.
Other speakers at today's sessions
were r. C. Hargreaves, secretary OF
son, secretary of the Council of Ma
tional defense. and John S. Cravens, as
sistant chief of the state councils sec
ton. Herbert Hoover and Secretary
William B. Wilson discussed the CO.
ordination of the highways transport
with food production and labor at a
luncheon at the Willard today. Ed
ward Chambers and r. c. Wright.
director and assistant director of the
division of traffic in the railroad ad-
ministration, will be the principal
speakers at dinner at the Chevy
Chase Club tonight.
The regionel chairmen in attendance
are ]. Randolph Coolidge. jr.. Boston
George H. Pride, New YorN: G. A.
Atlanta Harry l.. Gordon, Cincinnati
John J. Stockton, Chicago; Fare
Brown. Minneapolis; T. F. Witt. Dali
las: Tom Botterill, Denver; Julius II.
Meier. Portland, and L. A. Mares,
Fresno, Cal. --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Gayety.

The fact that Spiegel show is at
the Gayety this week is sufficient
guarantee of a good evenings enter
tainment.. The Merry FOUNDERS"
with Abe Reynolds and Florence
Mills in leading roles, are Offering
burlesque show Of the de luxe type
Abe Reynolds is as funny as ever
with his comical Characterization, and
Florence Mills, with innumerable,
gorgeous gowns, is a pleasure to the
eye. While retaining some Of the old
features and situations of former
years, the show has many new ones
and an entirely new set of scenery
and costumes. Next to the two top
liners, John Quigg scored the hit Of
the evening with his trombone and
accordion. being forced to respond
with many encores. Mildred Tyson
a number Of the latest songs. The
chorus 10 q Spiegel beauty show,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Rain Holds Up National Rifle Shoot

CAMP PERRY. Ohio. September IL.
Rain yesterday again interfered
with the national rifle matches being
could be held. Only a short time was
devoted to the firing line by the state
teams.
According to orders received by Col.
Mumma, commanding officer, college
students will be commissioned before
leaving camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
King George-Royal Democracy.


King George has become since the
war a familiar figure, and at the
movies inspires no slighA enthusiasm
when he appears upon the screen.
There is in his case no blatant egoism
no trumpeting about divine right Of
kings. His simple democratic bearing
makes us think less of-his kingship
than Of his manly. human qualities
As a king he possesses no constitu-
tional powers worthy of the name
In strict legality the ancient at
tributes Of the crown remain. but in
practice they are obsolete. The Eng
lishman hates to break with the paxt
So he changes the substance and
spirit. but preserves the forms Of his
institutions. The monarchy survives
with all of its traditional dignity and
ceremonial observances. but devoid OF
real authority. The king Is symbol
cal Of the sovereignty which actually
resides in the people. That "the king
can do no wrong is still true in Eng
land, but it Is because he has no pow
er to do anything, wrong or right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Dean Heads Central Branch A.A.U.

CHICAGO, September 17.-Charles
Dean of Chicago was elected presi-
dent of the central branch Of the
Amateur Athletic Union last night
and C. A. Lynch Of Detroit. first vice
president. Walter n. Lgenger of Mil
waukee was named delegate to the
National A. A. U. meeting fh Phila-
delphia November Is. Camps Dodge,
Grant and Custer were awarded mem
berships. The sectional boxing cham:
pionships will be held in Milwaukee
Septembef 20 and %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
SECTION I.
Standing Of Teams.

Yesterday the Marines got another
hard struggle, following their defeat
by War Risk on Sunday. They took
the measure of the National Capital
Publishers, but not until after they
had fought through nine hard in
nings. The score was 3 to 2, with
very little difference in the play of
the two clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Rain Stops Grand Circuit Races.

CoLUMBUs.ooh September ~
Rain, which prevented Columbus
Grand Circuit racing from being
started Sunday afternoon, continued
yesterday afternoon and early last
evening, and officials announced that
no attempt would be made to race
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

fashionable ,naodiste, and made de-
cidedly the most Of 1t,
The dancing specialties were fur-
nished by James Dunn, Gilbert Wells.
c. Balfour Lid. Jessica Brown Mar
garet st. Clait and Polly Bowman.
The chorus Is rich in good. voices
| and dancers of exceptional grace and
nimbleness. The costumes are dis
Itinctive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
stage HAS GOOD SQUAD.


= CHICAGO. September 1z-With n
squad Of .twenty-eisht men. sixteen Of
them varsity candidates. answering the
first call for gridiron material. Coach
Stage began practicing yesterday at the
University Of Chicago.
Only one veteran, Moat Elton. half
back. reported. Reber. who broke into
one game last year, was the only other
member Of the 1917 squad to show up,
but one or two others are expected in a
day or two.
Only three candidates for the North
western University foot ball team re-
ported for practice yesterday, but undis-
mayed Coach Fred ]. Murphy put them
through a short workout on a muddy
field. Most OF the fifteen or twenty men
who were expected to report were at
the Students Army Training Corps at
Fort Sheridan. Capt. Mclaughlin and
one other are the only regulars for the
1918 roster and they will report soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Minnesota Has Only Is Grid Men

MINNEAPOLIS. September 17.-Thir-
teen prospective foot ball candidates
turned out for first practice at the Uni
versity Of Minnesota yesterday. This
was considered an unusually poor show
ing for the first day. School has not
yet opened, however. and many moro
candidates are expected then. Capt.
Kingsley, Henry Williams. jr.: Lampi
and Doyle, members OF last years
squad, were among those who reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

part. Others in the cast whose work II
good are Frederick Going; venetia Pom
eret. Edwin Holland, Frederick Malcolm,
Frederick Smith and Grace Reals.
The setting for three acts Of the play
is the dooryard Of Milt Shanks' farm IN
southern Illinois and Of the fourth act
the sitting room Of the house. and IN
both all the details are carefully worked
out. The entire play Is characterized
by rugged Americanisrn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
FRED RUBEN REELECTED.
Once More Chosen President Metro
politan Association Of A. A. q.

NEW YORK. September fired
erick w. Ruben was reelected presi-
dent Of the Metropolitan Association
Of the Amatsur Athletic Union At the
organisations annual convention here
last night
Plans for appointment OF q special
committee on war activities were an
nounced. A proposal that soldiers
and sailors be barred from point COM
petition in the A. A. U. games, on the
ground that the strong Army and
Navy teams prevented other clubs
from capturing any point trophies, was
rejected.
Reports showed Of the 2,627 men,
bers Of the association, 1s500 now are
in the Army, and that war conditions
have brought about financial con-
dition which, the delegates agreed.
menaces the life OF the metropolitan
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

The Howard, Theater this week is
Offering a revival Of the four-act
military drama ARIZONA" by Tom
Brown and q cast Of colored players
of the Quality Amusement Company.
A large audience attested its appre-
citation last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Jimmy Hanlon Given Decision.

NEW ORLEANS, La. September II,
Jimmy Hanion Of Denver was award
ed the decision over Red Dolan Of New
Orleans in tho eighth round Of a sched-
ule fiftsen-round fight here last night
when the latter quit because Of an IN
tured shoulder. The men are light
weights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Navy Yard played much worSs ball
In Inc Held yesterday ti.i4n IL A...a pSSn
putting up in it's other games, i've
errors being charged against It.
Clarendon's nine outfielded the Gun
until the end Of the game After. the
way things went for the first five in
nings Navy Yard was somewhat
lucky to get a tie, to 4, out of the
game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Pasquella, Marines elongated first
sacker, led his team in batting, con-
Meeting for double and two singles
Wa1dman and Clarke of the Marines
were the only other players to get
more than one, and each made two.
Hughes led the Capital Publishers
with two singles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Harry Pierce Easy for Leonard.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September II.
Benny Leonard. the lightweight
champion, last night had an easy time
in his six-round bout with Harry
Pierce of Brooklyn. The champion
hit Pierce when and where he pleased,
but did not knock him out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Tweedale's catching for Capital
Publishers was one Of the features.
Besides his put-outs. he had four as
sists credited to him when play in
the ninth inning stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Joe Gieble, besides playing brilliant
1y back of the bat for his team, got
in q couple Of good hits with his
stick. Lemeric and Mccarthy were
other Clarendon players to connect
for two hits each. +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

played good ball. The team was in
the game all the time and really de-
served better fate than the tie it got.
Had Clarendon won the contest OPP
eratfons would have gone to the front
in section 2 and Navy Yard would
have dropped to second place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Stewart and Mcmahon feIded their
positions on the infield for Clarendon
as tt they did not know what it
meant to make 4 mfsplaY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Father Of Big Family.

Mr.. Saffell was the father of four
teen children, nine of whom, with
Mrs. Saffell, survive him. His eldest
son. Frank, has tackled the job at the
park and promises to attain the. same
prominence attained. by his father
whenever the sport revives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Besides hitting the ball hard, Pas
quella felded brilliantly around first
basa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Tom Crooke again got in some good
ticks with the bat for Navy Yard,
driving out triple and two singles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
A Guess.

From the Boston Transcript.
An exchange says that the three
ball sign in front Of certain shops
is of Indian origin. From the Pawn
ees, we suppose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Mccarthy had one error charged to
him at shortstop. but handled seven
chances successfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Only enc game is scheduled in the
series today. In section 1 the teams
| are not listed for contest. while in
section the Rex Athletic Club and
Army Medical School nine are slated
to hook up. The contest will be
played at American League PARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Bernhards performance at short
stop was exceptionally good He
handled seven chances. without an
error.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Jim Saffell, one of the oldest
telegraph operators and greatest of
base ball fans, passed away yester-'
day afternoon. He was known to
every patron of the sport in Wash
ington. E,
For more than fifty years Jim has
been with the Western Union, but his
most noticeable work has been at
the different base ball parks in this
city. Some years ago he was retired
on a pension, but he hung on to the
base ball end Of the business through
last year. He tried to continue the
past season, but had to give up after
witnessing one game. Jim slowly
succumbed to the grim reaper, but
only after a game struggle for life.
Had Interesting Career.
A book could be written about SAT-
fell. every page OF which would pc
interesting, for he began work with
the. Olympics in 1869, when the Red
Stockings of Cincinnati played here,
and never missed recording game
for his employers. One of his most
sensational seasons was back in the
W s, Wnon the w eSleIlt Ohioh " 90
barred from all the base ball parks.
and Jim with his instruments and
newspaper men witnessed the games
from the roof of the little building
close to the 1agpole in centerdeld.
In the middle Of summer. with the
sun pouring down on the tin roof, it
was some feat to record the doings
on the diamond.
Saffeu probably was : known to
almost every ball player that ever ap-
peared on the local diamonds. Always
one of the first at the parks, he would
"fan" with the players until duty
called him to the press box. Hughie
Jennings, Connie Mack. Ty Cobb.
Lajoie, Hans Wagner, Jim Delehanty:
Adrian Arson and Uncle Nick
Young were among the number of
personal friends of Jim, and never a
game went by without salutations
being exchanged between the old
telegraph operator and the prominent
officials and players of the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Marines outhit the Publishers some
what, getting nine safeties against
Ave. Both teams made the same num-
Der of errors, two being charged
against each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Howard.

adorned with many new and pretty
costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
SECTION 2.

St0h01nK OF Teams.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

ing her daughter, M r S. Adolph
Kohl
Joe Cobian purchased some stock
from VIZ. Hawkinson the first of
the week
C!aud Peterson and sisters Gladys
and Leon spent S n d y at the
Christenso on home.
A few from here attended b e
Fisherman d ance at Prescott
last Friday evening.
George and FIJI oebe Davis from
Denmark, MINI called at the w,
H. Schofeld home Sunday.
Mrs. S. B. Cresewell and family
were entertained at a six o'clock
dinner at the home of Mr.. F + d
Schwelzer.
4400 pounds Of fish were taken
from the lake in one draw by John
Pelck and crew. Most of the fish
was valued at l8c per pound.
Mrs S. B. Creswell will enter
tain the Wed. club ladies Saturday
afternoon. All members asked to
be present. This will be farewell
meeting for Mrs. Ed Griffin, who
leaves Tuesday for her future home
in Texas.
..:..: : 49,:
!. i.
BELDENVILLE
Basil Boles was a Monday caller
here.
johnnie Howe entered school here
Monday.
Mrs. Westerdahl visited friends
in st. Paul last week.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Zarbock Jan. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Larson were in
River Falls on business Saturday.
Otto Bennett is preparing to build
a new basement barn the coming
spring.
A. Merriman spent Saturday and
Sunday with his brother Harry in
Clifton.
Mrs. Stewart spent the first of
the week with her daughter, Mrs. G.
Goldsmith.
George and Fred Heacox will op-
crate their portable saw mills at
their old stands.
!: :. :: 8. :. !. /.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
RIVER FALLS. WIS.

Special courses OF study are pr O.
vided for High School gradual les
as well as for those who ha We
completed the common schools a hd
grades in city schools.
The Diploma or the school b e-
comes a Life State Certificate af-
ter the holder has taught success IS
fully for one year and receiv ed
approval of the State Superinten O.
ent of Public Instruction.
An Elementary course of two
and one-half year is offered viii eh
leads to the Certificate which is
valid for five years, after be
holder has taught successfully Tor
one year.
The school has large referen ce
and textbook libraries and we'll
equipped physical and biological
laboratories. Excellept facilities
are provided for special work in
Manual Training. Domestic Science,
Music Drawing and Physical Trai n
ing.
Tuition is free in the MOD lei
Grades. The pupils in these grad les
have the advantages Of the cou1 s.
es in Music, Drawing, Domestic
Science. Manual Training and Ply IS
zeal Training.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
Unnecessary Intestines.

Tie human intestine seems to be
partly a relic of prehistoric times,
largely useless in this modern day and
age. The uselessness of the vermi-
form appendix, which is simply the
stump of what was once an impor-
tant and functiOning branch of the
alimentary canal, is well known. Re-
cent operations in a London hospital
seem TO indicate that a large part of
the lower main canal, the colon, can
be dispensed with without harm. In
these operations sections of the colon
have been removed. The work brings
up again the famous scientist Metch-
nikoff's debated contention that these
parts of the anatomy are not on,S sse-
Less but dangerous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
Legal Notices
First publication Jan. 3, 1918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State. Of Wisconsin, County Court, Pierce
County.
In the Matt err of the viii In
of Frank NJ. Ulrich, deceased. Probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary on the will of Frank NJ. Ulrch de-
ceased. late Of the City of River Fails in said
county having issued to Mary Ulrich of the
City of River Falls in said county. the claims
and demands Of all persons against Frank M.
Ulrich deceased will be examined and adj
justed by the County Court Of said Pierce
county, at the regular term thereof, to be
held at the County Court room in the Village
of Ellsworth in said county, on the first Tues
day being the 9th day of May, a. D.. 1918, and
that until and including the irst day of May
\. d., 1918. is the time allowed and limited by
said County Court for creditors of said Frank
NJ Ulrch. deceased, o present r
claims fer examination and allowance.
Dated December 10, A. D., 1917
By order of the Court,
Otto w. Acnquist. a citing County Judge.
Jay H. Grimm. Attorney for Executrix