Norfolk, Va: British liner Appam seized by German sea raider that snared eight other vessels, is brought into American port by prize crew. Washington, D.C: Members of the Washington Riding and Hunt Club hold school for horses where steeds ...See moreNorfolk, Va: British liner Appam seized by German sea raider that snared eight other vessels, is brought into American port by prize crew. Washington, D.C: Members of the Washington Riding and Hunt Club hold school for horses where steeds are taught to drive tandem in preparation for coming horse show. New York: General Goethals, builder of Panama Canal, and Brigadier-General Edwards, Military Commander, pose together for the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial, denying reports of friction in their administration. New York: Members of Y.W.C.A. in their new home at Brooklyn, prepare for the coming fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the national organization. Charlestown, Mass: Work on the new naval supply ship, one of the accessories of preparedness, is rushed at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Within sight of the new floating machine shop the old frigate Constitution, better known by its nickname "Old Ironsides," lies at her dock. St. Paul, Minn: In spite of extremely cold weather, thousands gather for northwest winter carnival and take part in spirited outdoor contests. New York: Newest fashions in Sport Suits for Spring from Fifth Avenue. On Western Front: German cavalry rides forth in Belgium, acting as escort to the supply train. Boston: Midgets from all parts of the United States are received at the executive offices by General McCall. A Swing Around the Circle With the President: An extremely interesting and intimate series of pictures of the trip of President Wilson on his crusade for increased national defense showing him in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Milwaukee and Waukegan and giving a new and graphic idea of what such a trip for the country's chief executive means. Poor Si Keeler: As a traffic cop, he has experiences which bring a whole flock of boys out to gloat over him. A funny cartoon by T.E. Powers. Written by
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