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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-29

In the east vast changes had taken
place. In March the tsar was over
thrown by the revolution. which was
favored by the entente, a govern.
ment Of pronounced socialist lcanings
came into power.
The entente's reasons for backing
the revolution are not clear. They
may have imagined they were con
frontcd by national movement
which they could not ignore, and
with which they consequently threw
IN = their lot. or they may have
thought that the tsar had become
inclined for peace. owing TO fear OF
an internal collapse. and were there.
fore in favor Of getting rid OF him.
Possibly there were other reasons.
Al all events. Ii l. certain that the
entente expected the revolution 20
bring them some advantage I'm the
war. They wished at least 10 save
anything that could be saved. and
consequently did not hesitate To act.
The tsar. who had begun the war In
order 20 please the entente. had to
be removed. This line OF conduct re.
vealed an incxhauStible viii power.
which would stick at nothing In or.
der to win the war. The same thing
would have happened II Sturner che
Russian premier who betrayed Ru.
rnanial had really favored peace In
outbreak OF the revolution
4 fsw a strong side light on eondi-
tons In Russia. The army and ma
tioa were rotten to the core. OF u
would never have taken place. In
Russia. as with US. the army was
part OF the nation: there. too. nation
and army were one. How often had
J not hoped for a revolution I'm order
g. tighten our military burden. but
ny desire had been merely n castle
In the air. Now IL had come as n
surprise. I felt as tho weight had
bern removed from my chest. At
that time I never contemplated the
possibility that IL might later on UNI
slermine our strength also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
WILLIAM H. ROCAP SELECTED
AS REFEREE FOR BIG FIGHT
Maj. Biddle, Given Power by Richard,
Decides on Sport Writer for
Third Man in Ring.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-THE Sc.
lection Of William H. Recap. sporting
editor Of the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. as referee for the heavy
weight championship fight between
joss Willard and Jack Dempsey In
Toledo on July was announced early
today by Maj. A. j. Drexel Biddle'
Maj Biddle, who az president OF the
Army, Navy and civilian board OF box
ing control. was requested by Tex
Rickard, promoter of the fight, to
name the referee. said that he had
wired Richard a week ago that his
personal choice lay between Recap
and Jack Skelly OF Yonkers. N. Y.
This telegram. he said, was sent as an
individual and not as a representative
Now that / have been asked OFF,
cially by Mr.. Richard to select the
referee I have decided to choose Mr..
Recap, whom I feel sure will handle
the fight most satisfactorily"
Himself fight promoter and for
mer amateur boxing champion, Mr..
Recap has for many years been a
and amateur boxing. He has refereed
a number of important matches. the
most recent one being between Kid
Williams and Pete Hermann in New
Orleans. He is president of the Ma
tional Athletic Club of this city.
Mr.. Recap is also a polo expert and
acts in an official capacity in most of
the polo matches in this section.
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 11.-Appoint-
ment of William H. Recap of Phila-
delphia as referee Of the heavyweight
championship contest between Jess
Willard and Jack Dempsey July was
the principal topic of discussion
among sporting authorities today.
Jack Kearns. manager of Dempsey
while expressing surprise that the
had been made so
said he would abide by the
decision Of the Army, Navy and
civilian board Of boxing control II
Recap was the unanimous selection.
He said, however, that he would like
to have been consulted before final
decision was made.
Recap will be acceptable to me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Young Mans Fancy"

The third Of the Ave new plays
which George G. Tyler and his COM
pany are to present for the first
times on any stage in Washington
will be performed at the National
Theatsr next week. and is entitled
"A Young Mans Fancy" 1t was writ
ten by John T. Mcintyre. well
known magazine writer. and is de-
scribed as q fantastic comedy.
1t is based upon an idea which
would have done credit to Sir James
NJ. Barrie, as Its action occurs In the
realms Of fancy. Mr.. Tyler has pro-
vided a cast and a production of SUI
perior excellence.
The leading feminine role will be
played by Lynn Fontanne, who has
scored strongly in Made of Money"
this week. This play presents Miss
Fentanne In quite another guise and
will illustrate her remarkable versa
tility. Alfred Lunt. who has won a
host of admirers In Washington. plays
the leading male role-that Of a
dreamy poet. The play Is in many
scenes and exhibits a cast of more
than twenty people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
B. F. Keith's.

Next week at B. F. Keith's The
alter, Joseph e. Howard and Ethelynn
Clark. in colerful and realistic por-
trayal of Mr.. Towards popular ball
lads and romances. will be the fore
most attraction. Nine. Gibson Ohr-
man. the prima donna. will return
with a varied repertoire of songs, and
Al Herman, The Black Laugh" will
make further inroads upon the
stronghold Of "grief and remorse"
which he Is constantly attacking '"rhe
Creole Fashion Plate" is the name of
another offering. the nature of which
is enveloped in mystery. and Nat Naz-
barre. jr.. and the Atlantic Fleet Jazz
Band will add their tuneful eccen-
tricities. Paul Decker and company
will present THE Ruby Ray farce
from the French of NJ. Hennequin,
and Arnold and Altman, Willie Hale
and brother and the kinograms will
complete the bill.
Sunday at 3 and Sis pm. the bill
will offer this weeks attractions, in
GLIDING Putting 1t Over" and Nina
Payne and company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
BRADY LEADS GOLFERS
Oakley "Pro" Pushes Hoffner Out
I Of First Place in National Open
Golf Tourney.

NEWTON, Mass. June 1.-THE
sixty-seven golfers who qualified
Monday and Tuesday for the national
open golf championship at the Brae
Burn Country Club started today un-
der favorable weather conditions on
the thirty-six holes Of play which
will decide the winner.
Mike Brady. Walter Hagen, Louis
Teller and Charles Hoffnsr. all pro-
fessionals. were the favorites for the
title, while great interest was shown
In the struggle between Charles
Evans. IT., the present champion, and
Francis Ouimet. former champion. to
lead the amateurs. Evans started the
ANAL thirty-six holes with q two
stroke lead over Outmet, but was FIVE
strokes behind Brady. whose I4s put
him at the head Of the field for the
hrst thtrty-six holes.
Fred Mcleod Of the Columbia Club
went around yesterday in II, one
stroke less than on Monday, making
his total 1855 for the two rounds. Me-
Leod is seven strokes back of Brady,
and is tied for tenth place with
Ou1met, Barnes and Ross.
Following are the scores Of the first
thfrty-tWo players for the two rounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
TWO FAVORITES BEATEN
IN W0MAN'S GOLF EVENT

NEW YORK, June 11.-Several up-
sets occurred yesterday in the first
round Of match play in the women's
metropolitan championship golf tour
nament, in progress over the links Of
the Arcola Country Club. Contrary
to expectations. Mrs. Philip Stevenson
Of Piping Rock, who was runner-up
to Mrs. w. A. Gavin Of South Shore
for the medal in the qualifying round,
and Mrs. Leila c. Stockton Of Raritan
Valley were eliminated.
Surprise was greatest in the down.
fall of Mrs. Stevenson, who. 1t was
thought. would probably be paired
with Mrs. Gavin in the Anal. But
Mrs. ]. A. Moore of Sleepy Hollow
caught the Piping Rock star on q day
when she was completely of her
game. The Westchester candidate
won rather easily on the fifteenth
hole by 4 up and to play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Garrick PLAYERS.

Polly With a Past" David Belas-
co.'s big three-act comedy in which
Ina Claire scored success for more
than a year in New York. will be
next weeks offering of the Garrick
Players at the Garrick Theater. COM
mencing Sunday evening. Miss Laura
Walker will impersenate a servant
who ia induced to pose as a woman
with a lurid past. while Earle Foxe
will play the role opposite. Others
in the case will include Lynn Over
mann. who played at the Garrick re-
Gently as leading man in "Come-On
Charley; Eileen Wilson, James Dy-
renforth, Mary Newcomb. Edward
Robinson. Leah Winslow. a newcomer
to the ranks of the Garrick Players.
but who is well known for her work
in stock and in productions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Chesapeake Beach.

After-eflee trips to Chesapeake
Beach. the bay resort an hours ride
from Washington. may be made on
the train that leaves the District line
at $50 PM. arriving at the beach at
1880. A gay boardwalk with modern
mermaids splashing in the water, va.
ried amusements and joyous dancers
jaxzing about to the strains of a fne
orchestra.
Tho dancing pavilion is built over
the water, whore II 10 always cool,
and the orchestra 10 twice as iaree 81.
last summer. Bathers will ind a flne
beach. with doats. boats. parallel bars
and trapeses. Countless other diver
sions include . big derby racer, built
over the water; the merry-go-round,
the bowling alleys, the shooting gal.
leries. the paddle" booths and mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Gayety.

Joe Hurtig's THE Burlesque Won
der Show" a new two-act burletta,
will make it's first appearance of the
season at the Gayety Theater next
week, commencing Sunday. The pop
ular comedian, George P. Murphy,
and Primrose Semon head the cast
Others are Edna Green, Arthur NJ.
Joseph Mitchell and Teresa Adams,
with a chorus of twenty-five The
act of Lulu Coates and Her Three
Crackerjacks," and a song and dance
turn" of particular merit, are fea-
tured,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Observation-Disclosures
Unit Program,

Sunday through Wednesday of next
week at the Metropolitan, the major
feature Of the bill will be Samuel L.
Rothapfers first unit program, which
comprises a specially arranged over
ture: THE Wood of Fair Water" an
immortalization of the famous
wood; Eiegie, The Last Hour" Mas
senets composition transferred to
the screen; False Gods" a camera
version of e. Lloyd Sheldon's society
drama; epigrams, "A Thought of
Equity" and wild Flowers" a new
idea comedy by George v. Hobart.
Inc remainder OF the week THE Fear
Woman" will feature Pauline Fred
erick. supplemented with minor fea-
lures and an orchestral accsmpani-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
ASK U. S. LICENSE SYSTEM
TO PROTECT INDUSTRY

Arguments for a government con-
trolled licensing system in ORGY to
protect the war-born domestic potash
industry from prospective destruction
through the dumping into this coun-
try at ruinous prices OF surplus stocks
mined in Germany during the war
were heard by the ways and means
committee yesterday.
This was the first phase Of the pro-
posed tariff revision on which hear
ings were held. The next subjects
Will be optical and chemical glass and
then dyestuffs.
Representatives Of the United States
Potash Producers Association and ex-
perts from the bureau of mines and
the geological survey urged the adop-
ton Of the licensing system. They de-
clared fate of the industry depended
upon action by Congress. as it had not
been developed sufficiently to meet
successfully foreign competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Cicotte First to Beat
Every Other A. L. Club

Eddie Cicotte of tho Chicaso
White Sox II the first major
league pitcher this season to
score victories over every other
club in his league. Cicotte has
scored two victories over the
Cleveland New York and St,
Louis clubs, and one each
against Boston. Detroit, Phila.
delDhia ana Warrington. HIS
only setback this season WINS in
. game Against Cleveland. when
Cicotte was called upon n 70.
lief pitcher. He has been q win
AeF In every game which was
started By himself. Causey Of
the Giants has been . winner
against six Nat1oaAl I1eaguo
clubs, but he has yet to defeat
the Philnes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Perry for Barry Is Rumor
Of Latest Mackian Trade
PHILADELPHIA, June IL

PHILADELPHIA, June IL
Scott Perry for Jack Barry II
the rumor that 10 floating
around n the result Of Connie
Adack's visit to Boston. 1t IL said
that the tall leader II endeav-
oring to negotiate a deal that
will bring the former shOrtstOp
of the famous 100000 infield to
this city In the hope that he
will strengthen the weak SPOT
around second base and put
some Hpep" into the inner de-
Tense ~ well AZ to act as q
steadying inAuence on the work
afleld.
1t 70 also said that Perry II
not entirely satisfied with con-
ditions at the Shibe Arena, and
Connie, In pursuance OF his reg
ulaR policy Of not retaining q
player who In not entirely In
accord with his policy, may let
the big speed ball hurler 90 to
the Hub. The root of the trou-
BILE IL believed to lie buried in
q difference OF opinion over sal
airy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
"Heart Of the jungle"

Heart Of the Jungle" Paul J.
Rainey's latest film sensation, will be
shown at Polls Theatsr next week,
commencing with a Sunday matinee.
Mr.. Rainey is the man who made
the water holes Of Africa famous in
his motion picture Of the wild beasts
Of the jungle going down to drink in
the desert. He has just returned
from adventurous journeys in little
known parts Of the world with f1lm-
ings of the beasts Of the Jungle in
their native lairs and habitats. of lions
charging his camera, Of elephants
rushing headlong through Jungle un-
derbrush, of fiocks Of hamingoes
alighting on desert stretches Of sand,
of jibbering babboons and Of giraffes,
animals that have never before been
filmed by man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
CARPENTER MAY BOX
AGAINT THE YANKEES

PARIS. June 10.-It is considered
practically certain that Georges Car
pentier will represent the French
army in the heavyweight boxing
trainers in charge of the A. E. F. box
ing squad are making every effort to
get the best American heaytes in
shape to meet Carpenter. Bob Martin,
All Norton, former Pacific coast heavy
champion who did not compete In the
A. e. F. championships. are being
especially groomed to meet the
Frenchman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Glen Echo Park.

ADJUSTMENTS with q punch" in
GLIDING the racing derby. trains that
speed over dips and around sharp
curves At diszy speed. and the gravity
with Its ride among the tree tops, are
among the daily offerings at Glen
Echo Park. In addition to the natural
charms Of shade trees and cool
breeses. Picnic tables and other ae-
cessories are at the disposal OF out
ing parties. There Ia no charge for
admission, Sundays there are free
band concerts and other attractions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Photoplay Features.
PALACE-'I'u Get Him Yet"

The first four days Of next week
Dorothy Gish will be featured at the
Palace Theater in "Tll Get Him Yet"
her latest photoplay. 1t Is a story Of
a girl who was seleated to be the
dummy" president of a railroad. and
who availed herself of her new pow
ers to be the real head of the road.
The real story. however. is her effort
youngster whom she has married and
who hates daughters Of the idle rich.
The added attraction will be Fatty
Arbuckle in "A Desert Hero" For
the last half of next week. beginning
Thursday. William s. Hart will be
pictured In Square Deal Sandereon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Consistency q Jewel.

The New York Sun pertinently re-
marks: When Chris Mathewson and
Branch Hickey played ball each had
clauses put In their contracts that
they would be exempted from Sunday
ball games. Matty coached on Sunday
but Hickey does not 60 that far. He
won't even manage q team on Sun
day. But suppose all his players took
the same attitude. What thenf Seems
to be q conscientious objector on the
question Of Sunday bail and yet not
averse to prodting therefrom. To be
entirely consistent Mr.. Hickey should
have no connection whatever with
any Organization that aids and abets
Sunday base ball for profit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Crimson and Tigers Play Of Tie.

BROOKLYN. N. T.. June 11.-Har-
ward and Princeton met here today
in the deciding game Of their base
ball series. The game was played at
Ebbets Field. the home of the Brook
lyn Nationals. Each team won its
home game by a one-run margin. Har-
dell. who held the Tigers hitless for
seven innings. but lost, will probably
pitch for Harvard while kirkland IL
Princeton'a probable choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Oficers' Families May Go Over.

Families of naval officers and men
serving overseas will be permitted to
jon them after June Is. Secretary
Daniels has announced. provided the
officers and men in each instance
agree that the family shall remain
abroad six months at least. and that
they are able to furnish west bound
passage on commercial lines in case
government transportation is not
available. The State Department will
issue passports in such cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
RIALTO-"Pretty Smooth"

At the Rialto, beginning Monday
Priscilla Dean will be pictured ia
will be remembered in .Ths Exuui.
site Thief" The new picture IL the
story Of girl who turns crook, helps
the safe cracker she loves, reforms,
Teyerts to crime to save him from
footing on the straight path, start
ing toward the goal Of happiness.
The usual minor features VIII aise
be offered, the orchestra playing al
special overture, Victor Herbeft's
THE Fortune Taller"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Great Falls Park.

All this week free concerts BY the
Ladies' Victory Orchestra and free
dancing will be features of the even
ing entertainment at Great Falls
plays, with a number of safe and
novel outdoor attractions for children.
Picnic, fishing and kodak parties are
scheduled for each day. The ride by
through the beautiful nearby Virgin
Ia country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Strand.

Sunday and all next week, Naxi-
mova's photoplay spectacle: The Red
as that made at the Rialto. The story
is that Of an Eurasian girls vain bat
tie against race prejudice.
Musical and minor aim features
will complete the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Fielder Cruise Helps Braves.

oueaelder Walton Cruise, trans
ferrsd By st. Louis to Boston. has
added strength to Boston by his hit
ting ability, for which tho immense
Braves Field is Just made to order.
right deld bleachers, which was the
drst time II had been done by any
player. Last week he got another
homer on q hit into center field, which
was also the longest hit ever made
on the Rrounda,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Eleventh Win for Cicotte.

Cicotte registered his eleventh VIC
tory yesterday at Boston when he
outpitched Ruth and enabled the
white Sox to conquer the Red Sox.
ga. Both teams fielded sensationally
behind the pitchers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Largest Monday Attendance.

President Heydler Of the National
League says that the paid attendance
at the New York Cincinnati Rame of
May - was the largest ever recorded
on . Monday in the league, unless
1t was . holiday. There were $500
admissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Marshall Hall.

Dancing may be enjoyed In . river
side pavilion At Marshall Hall, after
a short ride ON the steamer Charles
Macalestsr. Music 10 provided by an
excellent orchestra. Many other
who do not dance and the picnicker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11

Sunday. June Elvidse. In "The Social
Pirate; Monday. Corinns Grihith. In
Thin Ics." . new release: Tuesday.
Zena Keefe. in IAN Amateur Widow:
Wednesday. Leah Baird. in AS a Man
Thinks: Thursday, Enid Bennett, in
Tho Law Of Men: Friday. Lila Lee.
In "Rustling . Bride: Saturday. Jane
Gray. In When Ny Ship Comes In"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Thormahleu Tames Tigers.

Thormahlen held the Tigers to three
hits yesterday at the Polo Grounds
and the Yankees won, Al. Duny
Lewis sent over what proved to be
the winning run in the NTH inning
with a clean single.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Avenue Grand,

Sunday, with Leah Baird. in AS .
Man Thinks'; Monday. Enid Bennett.
in The Law OF Men: Tuesday. Jane
Grey. in when My Ship Comes In:
Ice; Thursday. Lila Lee. In "Rustling
a Bride; Friday. Evelyn Greeley. in
Phil for Short: Saturday. Florence
Reed. in Her Code of Honor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Roth Helps Mackmen Win.

Roth was the hero yesterday In
Philadelphia when he slammed out
triple in the seventh with the bases
loaded, the Athletics beating the
Browns in consequences. sd. 1t was
q pitchers battle up to that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Pirates Bat Out Victory.

The Pirates outhit Brooklyn yes
terday in q loosely played game and
won, 1916. Hamilton was driven from
the box in tho fourth round. but
Mayer held Brooklyn runless there
after. Both Pfeffer and Cheney were
hit hard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Chevy Chase Lake.

Dancing parties are invited to Chevy
Chase Lake, whore classics and jazz
tras in tho two outdoor dancing pa
vilions at $3.50 every week evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Benny Kauf Was There.

Benny Kauff helped New York trim
the Reds yesterday in Cincinnati. 81,
when he slammed out q single. two
doubles and triple on four trips to
the plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Clara Alexander: Dixie Girl"

Clara Alexander. q daughter of the
exponent OF plantation negro imper-
sonations and in telling stories and
singing the songs OF the southern plan
tations, will give a presentation Of her
ballroom tomorrow evening at s:a6
o'clock. Miss Alexsnder's war work,
for the British Red Cross, before
America entered the great war and
afterward for the American Red Cross
and the American soldiers, sailors and
Of which she specially trained for
camp and cantonment entertainment.
Of distinguished patrons and patron
esses, including the ofIicial and social
leaders at the National Capital. Miss
Alexander Is known abroad as well as
IN America as an artist in her special
line of entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
COLUMBIA-"An Innocent Ad.
VentuYess."

The first four days of next week
Vivian Martin will be pictured at the
Columbia Theater in IAN Innocent
Adventures" a story of q girl who
found herself involved in fangle of
crime while endeavoring to assist a
friend. strong romantic strain runs
OF next week Hale Hamilton will be
pictured In his newest photoplay. Full
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Crandall's.

Sunday and Monday, Douglas Fair
banks, In 1.-THE Knickerbocker Buck
aroo": Tuesday and Wednesday,
Norma Talmadgs In '"The New Moon
and the last three days Of next week,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Seven Straight for Cards.

The Cardinals registered their sew
enth straight victory yesterday when
they defeated the Braves, AZ. It was
Hank Gowdy day. The popular
catcher received q handsome wrist
watch and flowers from his admirers
in st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-11
Carolina,

Sunday. Marguerite Clark. in Lets
Eiope"; Monday. Constance Taimadge,
in 'The Veil OF Adventure; Tuesday,
Shirley Mason, in The Rescuing
Anger: Wednesday. Bryant WASH
burn. in Something to Do; Thurs
day, Violet Palmer. in Ginger; FRI
day. Cecil B. De Miles For Better or
for Worse": Saturday. Louise Huff. In
"Oh! You Women"