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Learn more- Washington, D.C: Gen. James W. Whittlesey, 86 years old. Civil War veteran, signals a peace message to the world from the dome of the Capitol. Subtitle: 1. Little girls release doves bearing peace messages. Sofia, Bulgaria: King Ferdinand reviews the Bulgarian army after its mobilization in readiness to attack Serbia. New York City: Little members of the Bedtime Stories Club enjoy an outing at Bronx Park. Subtitle: 1. One little girl thought less of Peter Rabbit in real life than in the stories. Newark, Del: Over a hundred pens of fowls are competing in a world-wide egg-laying contest held in the grounds of the Delaware College. Subtitles: 1. White Leghorns are the favorite breed of the contestants; 2. "Lady Eglantine," who has smashed a world's record by laying 287 eggs in 330 days. New York City: During the wave of senseless speculation in "war" stocks thousands of people feverishly gamble in Wall Street. Subtitle: 1. Traffic moves with difficulty through the excited throng. Pathe's American Fashions (By courtesy of L. Bamberger & Co., Newark, N.J.): 1. An evening wrap of rose color "mother of pearl" fashion with seal and ermine fur. Evening gown of violet taffeta and spangled net; 2. Evening wrap of gold color chiffon velvet, skunk fur trimming, "Ombre" evening gown of two-tone soires silk and net; 3. A striking flag dress, made of an American silk flag without cutting. The Latest Dances of the Winter Season: 1. The Globe Trot. The first part of this dance consists of eight walking steps and four two-steps, repeated, and followed by the "Chinese Waddle;" 2. This is the Chinese Waddle; 3. The second part of the dance consists of eight walking steps and four two-steps, followed by the "Japanese Toddle;" 4. This is the Japanese Toddle; 5. The New Fox Trot. This dance is characterized by the introduction of the "Balance Step;" 6. This is the Balance Step. Portland, Ore: Sophomores, losers in the annual tug-of-war at Reed College, are pulled through a pond by the victorious freshmen. Spokane, Wash: A double balloon ascension is the chief attraction of the annual Interstate Fair. Subtitle: 1. The spectators are thrilled by a daring triple parachute drop. San Francisco, Cal: Built over a hundred years ago of honest Maine fir, the frigate "Independence" meets her fate, and is burned for the copper she contains. Los Angeles, Cal: Sophomores and freshmen at the University of Southern California use a pushball during their annual rush. Subtitle: 1. Some of the students mistake one another for the pushball. Hoboken, N.J: Mr. Constantin Dumba, Austrian Ambassador, photographed with his wife on board the Nieuw Amsterdam, does not seem at all sorry to be recalled to his native land.
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