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The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE COSMOS.
Vaudeville.

With two brilliant and sparkling
sketches as headliners, the Cosmos pre-
sents one of the very best bills of its
season this week. 1t would be difficult
to find surer laugh-provoker than The
Unlucky Mr.. Lucky" as produced in ex-
cellent style by the Shorey-Campbell
company. 1t is unctuously funny and
studded with witty lines from the raise
of the curtain. and the acting is all that
could be desired. The other sketch is
parallel and equal to this one in mirth-
fulness and drollery. II is The Horse
Doctor" presented by Henry Frey and
Mae Fields, who are well known on all
vaudeville circuits. Their new sketch is
an excellent vehicle for their comedy tai
ents, and they scored heavily at the Cos
mos yesterday. Both matinee and even
ing audiences greeted them with wild en-
thusiasm.
The work Of Jimmy" Green, an Eng
lish coster singer, who has just been
imported from the London music halls,
proved a revelation to the Cosmos follow
ing He seems a strange blend Of many
famous comedians. including Eddie Foy.
Harry Lauder, and Albert Chevalier. He
is remarkably good in the singing of
Scotch songs, and in COster work. Vernie,
the eccentric violin virtuoso, proved a de-
light to the music lovers. His success
was instantaneous. Weir and Shelton
took the place Of Metz and Metz on the
programme. and won great applause with
their skillful song and dance work. They
were greeted with an ovation last night.
Toddie and Everett had a pianologue and
talkologue act which was sure fire. in
the humorous line.
The bill as a whole Is we'll balanced
and could hardly be eXcelled. Pathe's s
weekly review OF current events. which
heads the film features, proved to be
excellent
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE COLUMBIA.
"The Challenge"

The Judgment of an actor in selecting
a play for the exposition OF his particular
talents is sometimes to be questioned, and
such a case is to be seen in the choice
of Guy Bates Post, who is starring un-
der the management of A. II. Woods in
THE Challenge" a four-act melodrama,
by Edward Childs Carpenter at the Co.
lumbia.
The Challenge has to do with the
advance OF civilization into the far
southwest. and the irriEatinG Of the
Great Basin tract in Arizona by a cor
poration Of which Douglas Quarter is the
chief engineer. The corporation has
bought the tract from a trustee. Robert
Lester, but without the knowledge of AL
berta Bradley. who has Just come OF
age and who, upon hearing OF the trans
action, strenuously objects to the occu-
patton of her land by the engineers.
Quarter reasons with her and convlnces
her that her way Is not the right way.
when Lester dehounces Quarter as a
former convict. Bert" as she is called,
turns upon Quarter and challenges him
to take her land from her.
The next act shows the mouth Of the
Green Basin, an attractive setting. and
discloses the workmen beginning to tear
OONu the Wall winch surrounds BERT 5
house. Bert orders the first man in
side the wall shot, but as Quarter
happens to be that one she grabs the
pistol from the hand of her henchman.
Yoliad Sam, and saves the engineer
Five months later, the corporation hav-
ing taken possession Of part of the
ranch, the work is progressing nicely. un-
til Bert causes dissatisfaction among
the workmen. eliminating in a strike.
There is a freshet, the temporary dams
break, and all Of her cattle and her pet
pony in particular are drowned Mad
dened by the loss Of her pony, which she
blames on Quarter, Bert" revolver in
hand, goes out after him. BY mistake
she shoots Romero. a Mexican, and
Quarter, coming upon her with the re-
volver still smelling of powder, accuses
her and terrific struggle ensues Quar-
rier pinions her arms to her sides, and
realizing that she has met her match
she confesses her love. Quarter. is I'M
Rilling to give her his sullied name, but
the fourth act, showing the completed
irrigation project straightens out all diff
ficulties.
Mr.. Post, as Quarter, gives q perform
ance marked by great sincerity and is
supported by a cast which includes Maud
Gilbert as Alberta Bradley, who prefers
chaps" to skirts and makes a very at
tractive bit Of Western femininity: Mac
ey Harlan, as Romero, and Richard Taber,
who properly invests the juvenile role Of
George Prentiss with all the irresponsI-
bility of youth. Francis Carlyle appears
as Lester, and Charles Chappelle as
Yoliad Sam
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31

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The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE MAJESTIC.
HBeNond Pnrdon.v

Grenville Fitch's four-act comedy drama
of Beyond Pardon" was unfolded at the
Majestic last evening to a packed house.
1t is evident from the manner in which
Miss Turner and her players were re-
ceived that they have established them
selves with the patrons of this house, and
1t would seem as though the stock COM
pany will be successful The play gives
this clever little comedienne. in the char
acter OF Carol Gwynne, full opportunity
TO display her ability, and she Is ably
supported by her players. The comedy
situations in the first act are the best of
their kind ever offered in Washington.
The play mas to do with John Ellis
worth, a young Boston drummer, who
Games to Bar Harbor to attend foot
ball game between his sohoolmates, and,
unknown to him, happens there Carol
Gwynne, the stepdaughter of the head
of the firm, and, as he is embarking here
on the firms time, wants to keep out OF
sight. It so happens that Carol is shown
Johns room by II. AXE, and on entering
finds a suit of paO. mas, which she puts
on to frighten a friend, Minnie Breen.
Miss Turner as Carol Gwynne is ex-
ceIlent. Mr.. Hammond as John Ellsworth,
the lover and drummer from Boston, in
iects much realism into his character.
The comedy element is taken care OF
by Mr.. Billy Barry, as the soap drum
mer'' from Boston. Burton Breen is ably
played by Earle Ritchie; Count Maletsta,
alias Jack Hardy, was very nicely done
by Mr.. Walter Davis, and Minnie Breen
was capabIy portrayed by Miss Tymer-
son. As Lucy Rendfeld Miss DeVille done
some nice heavy work. Miss Sherman as
the Countess Czarda was the essence Of
this quaint old lady's pranks to gain
husband. Announced for next week Is
The Mouse Girl" by Costello Llppitt.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
GOBLIN MAN I'LL GIT YE
IF YE DO'AN LOOK OUT
So Go to Bed Early Tonight Little Children; and Tell
Papa to Nail Down the Gate.

Ware the fairies and hobgoblins who
will be abroad to-night-the mystic Hal
loween. They will seek to try your pa
uence, and perchance work evil on
whomsoever roams while they hold
sway. Good folk will bank their fires
early, turn out the cat, and snuggle in
oed' safe from the witches.
throughout the land at the midnight
hour the cattle win kneel, so the story
goes and say their prayers. Maybe it
WI WI help 70 lower the price Of milk, II
tne supphcauons should be waited to
the ears of their masters.
.ts Mtasninston mas made elaborate prepa-
s.e.3Ia, 20 celebrate fittingly this old
Scotush day the meaning OF which has
been lost in the dim past he who D is
NOT afraid TO leave his hearthstons will
"a 1ske 81 ms sweetheart and Journey to one
o. the downtown hotels or cafes Wbsrs
he VIII hnd all cheerful and rsv 80
decorated for the occasion. Huse pun,n-
Ens transformed into q Ertnnina sSraan
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31

in the moon." or worse, will face the
diner from all angles, while festoons of
autumn leaves will add enchantment.
The progressive stores have decorated
their show windows, and no one could
mistake that Halloween is here.
The small boy and his pranks will not
be tolerated for a minute by Maj Syl-
vester's TRUSTEES. He has issued a strict
order that such trifies as the throwing of
flour In pedestrians faces, the use of
dcktacks, an implement devised by his
satanic majesty TO try the nerves of
housewives, and the stringing Of gates
on the nearest lamp-post win not 20, un-
der penalty Of sojourn in the House Of
Detention.
Many entertainments 6nd strictly Hal
loween parties will be given tonight in
various parts of the city. Fancy dress
balls and old-fashioned ''sittfn' '-up''
parties are on the programme. The
Rajahs'' win give a masquerade bah al
the Arcade. with prizes for the most
unique costume
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE NEW LYCEUM.
"The Merry Maidens."

"Chooceeta"-and that is the only name
she gives-raised the burlesque entertain
ment offered at the Lyceum Theater last
night. to the role Of stellar entertainment
by her wonderful muscular terpschiorean
performance-in other words, by her
muscle dance. Like all true artists
"Chooceeta" believes that a thing half
done is not done at all. In proof of this
belief she offered a dance.
The remainder of the performance was
fair Studio Life" which offered Miss
Anna Meek Bonner a chance to display
her multitudinOus charms. proved a thor
ough success from all viewpoints. The
music was good. the comedy better. and
the scenic effects OF a degree that might
well be emulated by other burlesque man
ayers. To a certain extent the comedy Is
symbolic and presents a story Of life
rather than the ordinary hOdge-podge..
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31

THE trouble has been that while ths
original tires might be of sufficient siZS
to sustain the weight OF the car with
its specified allotment Of passengers, the
fact was not taken into consideration
that many additional pounds of equip
ment would Immediately be added by thT
purchaser. who, unwittingly, oyerloadsd
his car from the first day It was Il
his possession.
There is absolutely no economy in
buying tires of small size for a car eX-
peCted to Carry a heavy load. Motorists
are gradually awakening to the fact thas
a little extra money spent for larger
size tires proves a mighty good invest
ment in the long run"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
LAST NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSES
THE BELASC0.
''The Passing of the Third Floor
Back"


Back"
1t would be a work of supererogation
to lavish words at this late day on the
chaste Grecian art of Johnstone Forbes
Robertson lit would seem like building
up a straw man merely to knock 1t
down again. Nor is 1t necessary to say
much regarding The Passing of the
Third Floor Back." The play utilizes
the fullest poignancy of dramatic ef-
feet to preach a sermon. To do this 1t
violates nearly every canon of the mod
ern naturalistic drama, but in dealing
with the wistful and inscrutable mys-
teries of the human heart it is built
upon the soundest dramatic foundation,
and not upon shifting sands.
OF plays in which a veiled and subtle
spiritual symbolism is dominant we
have a good example in THE Servant
in the House" OF plays whose sym
bolism is absolutely fiat and uninspired
the reigning type is "Everywoman."
The Passing of the Third Floor Back
differs from either of these. 1t is not
symbolistic, and therein lies the magic
of its art and the secret of its beauty.
The characters of the play do not stand
for anything but themselves. What they
absolutely true to type-until the passer-
by comes. With him enters miracle,
miracle as frank, direct, simple, and
chaste as those OF the Bible itself; and
were not miracle backed by the highest
art that the modern stage commands It
might fail Of that wonderful spiritual
grip which 1t possesses.
The world-weary may quarrel with the
play as a piece of logic, but never as
~ aTt nd ba ~
Robertson, in a part which so skillfully
projects its spiritual beauty over the
footlights, is n benediction. The charac-
ter of the Passer-by must become a stage
classic, even II for no other reason that
it is the only role that has brought the
rare and precious art OF fForbes-Robertson
within the popular grasp. at least in
America. We owe a debt of gratitude to
Jerome X. Jerome for that.
There have been several changes in the
cast since last season, all without de-
terioration. Miss Maude Buchanan sup
plants Miss Molly Pearson as the slavey,
and while her Interpretation has not the
same rich cockney flavor. 1t exCels in
other directions Miss Kate Carlyon is
a newcomer also in the role OF the
Painted Lady. If memory does not fail
US. the other members OF the cast played
in Washington last season, and all Of
them are excellent.
The Passing of the Third Floor Back
is here until next Friday night at the
Belasco Theater. 1t can hardly fail to
tax the capacity OF that playhouse dur
ing its all-too-brief stay here. In a day
when. apparently, the chief purpose Of
the stage is to drape and embellish SEN
suality with art, il is excellent to OBJ
serve how art can support and glorify
the mission of the pulpit, OF which fact
THE Passing of the Third Floor Back"
is the supremest example Of our time"
A. NJ. J.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE CASINO.
"AIfred the Great"

The Casino Theater's source Of ca
pacity-drawing heS ,ers seems to be
inexhaustible. Again this week the pop
ular home OF elite vaudeville has secured
a winner. Alfred the Great, the pithe-
canthropoid, need have no hesItancy in
claiming to be the worlds peer Of edu-
Gated apes, chimpanzees and monkeys.
He is more. He writes and draws, he
follows the customs OF man In his Hv-
ing, he skates, rides cycles. walks a
globe, walks a tight wire, plays a piano,
rides a bicycle down a flight Of steps.
arranges his own smoke and enjoys It.,
and in addition he possesses a sense
Of humor that is almost inconceivable
in an animal.
Probably the best feats performed by
Alfred are his remarkable performance
on the tight wire, his riding OF q bicycle,
and his meandering around on q globe
with the agility Of q cat. All through
his act he put the laugh on his trainers
IN a way that kept the audience scream
ing. washington has seen the best Of
his predecessors, and they did not un-
dertake what he accomplishes.
Surrounding Alfred is bill Of novelties
that gives the headliner admirable sup
port z. r. Jordan and company have
. continual scream In Tom Katz' Night
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
CITY CEMETERIES.
SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED HERE
Citizens Association Secures
Expert Opinion.

Washington should not allow ceme-
teries within the city limits. This is the
expert opinion of DR.. John Benjamin
Nichols, Washington physician, fur
nished at the request of the North
Washington Citizens Association. Dr.
Nichols opinion has been printed in
pamphlet form by the association and
widely distributed in Washington.
OBJECT OF CAMPAIGN.
The object of the campaign, in which
DR.. Nichols pamphlet is the opening
shot, is to terminate intramuraI burial
substituting instead interment in
grounds that will be permanently re-
mote from dwellings and with water
supplies and other sanitary interests
properly safeguarded.
After reviewing briefly instances
where proximity of cemeteries to the
water supply has brought about epi-
denies, DR.. Nichols turns his attention
to the situation in Washington and
gives in detail the location of ceme-
teries. He says the filtration plant is
in some degree safeguarded, as there
is no cemetery within half mile and
the filter beds are protected by con-
crete walls. He does not find the con-
ditions altogether commendable. how
ever, and says that they should be
remedied.
Laws Against City Cemeteries.
DR.. Nichols quotes the laws in for
eign countries and in some States, which
strictly regulate the distances of ceme-
teries from cities In the District of
Columbia, under the law of 1902, no new
cemetery can be laid out within one
and one-half miles of the boundary of
the city of Washington.
IF, through recent legislation. il has
been found necessary to prohibit the es-
tanIlsAment of new intramural GENE
teries, it follows" says DR.. Nichols
that the continued use of old ones is
pernicious. Vested rights and estab-
lished customs should have no validity
or justification when they are found to
jeopardize the public health.
No other conclusion can be reached
from the consideration OF the whole sub
ject,' the medical expert concludes,
than that intramural interment should
be entirely discontinued and that the
only permissible mode of burial is in
extramural cemeteries permanently re-
mote from dwellings and with water
supplies and other sanitary interests
properly safeguarded."
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
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The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
THE VIRGINIA.
Motion Pictures.

The Virginia Theater in Ninth street
shows to-day and the remainder Of the
week Sunday included), motion picture
production featuring the life Of Ireland's
greatest patriot Robert Emmett, with all
the stirring incidents in his career
This Is a picture calculated to stir the
soul Of every Irish man or woman.
other pictures viii be featured, and solos
will be given daily by Helen Dodge and
Beatrice Strong, violinists, and George w.
vail and Margaret Kennedy. pianists.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

Singing her own songs as only she
can sing them, charming Mabel Hite
made her vaudeville debut at Chases
yesterday and captivated two apprecia-
tive audiences. Assisted by Tom Kelley
at the piano, the dainty comedienne
sings and dances in a style that is dis
tinctly her own. Her principal song
features are You Are Going to Lose
Your Husband If You Do" 'T Really Hate
to Talk About Myself" ''Billy's Very
Good to Me-" and Get a Girl from the
Emerald IsIe," all Of which ELECTED sim
cere applause. Although her husband,
Mike Donlin, who won fame as a Giant
star in 1870 does not appear in her
sketch, he was brought before the foot
lights for a bow after much coaxins by
Miss Hite.
Although Miss Hite is billed as the
headliner, she did not receive all the hon.
ors. for two discriminating audiences, for
which Chase's is noted. accorded warm
receptions to several other offerings
Frank Stafford and Miss Marie Stone,
assisted by an English setter. presented
q hunting novelty which affords Mr.
Stafford an excellent vehicle In which to
initiate birds, fowls, dogs, &c. Miss
Stone as summer girl acquitted herself
well, while the handsome setter showed
pronounced evidence Of splendid train
ing by Mr.. Stafford.
''The Police Inspector" a playlet illus
trating third degree methods as used
by the police Nfbut not in Washington.
Is a strong dramatic sketch, with q
slight touch Of comedy injected by q
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
DOG ATTACKS BOY.
Attracted by Screams, Pedestrians
Beat Off Animal.

Attacked by large dog with which
he was playing, eleven-year-old David
Gottwald, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Gott-
wald, of S113 Warder street northwest,
was saved from serious injury last night
by pedestrians, who, attracted by the
sticks.
The dogs fangs sliced David's hip in
several places, infiicting painful wounds
He was taken to Garfield Hospital by his
father, where the decorations were
dressed.
Physicians say there is no danger Of
rabies, as they learned the animal had
become enraged after an accidental hurt
received while the boy was playing
with il.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
ANOTHER BOND REQUIRED.
Trial Delayed by
Condition of Injured Couple.

Thomas o. May faced three charges in
Police Court yesterday, two of assault
and one of operating an automobile
while he was under the influence of Hq-
uor. May Is accused of running down
Frank N. Tompkins. a policeman at the
White House, and his wife. Mrs. Emma
Tompkins. at Rhode Island avenue and
Florida avenue Saturday night.
Because OF the reported serious COM
dition Of Mr.. Tompkins and his wife,
trial has been postponed. On Sunday
May gave bond of 5000 for his ap-
pearance on the first charge OF assault,
and yesterday he was required to give
g, 900 on the second, the latter bond be-
ing given by Thomas ?. Bones.
The condition of Mr.. and Mrs. Tomp-
kins remains serious, it was stated by
their physician last night.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31
PULITZER'S REMAINS.
Now En- Route TO New York in n
Special Train.

Special Train.
Charleston. S. c.. Oct. 3O-The body
of Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the
New York World and St Louis Post
dispatch. who died suddenly on board
his private yacht in Charleston Harbor.
was prepared to-day for shipment to
New York, where fnterment will be
made in WoOdIawn Cemetery, probably
on Wednesday.
A special train left at 4:4O o'clock
this afternoon with a large party of
mourncrs. The private car used by
Mrs. Pulitzer on her trip to her hus-
bands bedside was draped in black,
and the remains will be carried in It.
The final funeral arrangements will
be made in New York tomorrow.
1t had originally been intended to
take the remains North on the yacht.
but the idea was abandoned Joseph
Pulitzer, jr., of ST. Louis, arrived late
this afternoon.
New York. Oct. 3O.-The funeral
of the late Joseph Pulitzer will be held
at 2:3O p. m. Wednesday AT St. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church, Fifth
avenue and Fifty-third street Inter-
ment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-31

ropolItan Quartet, a company Of sing
ers who are great faVorites. has been
especially engaged for this week.
The Plaza on Wednesday will show
"A Mix-up in Suit Cases." with Arthur
Johnson in the leading role. A West
Pies" will be the other first-run pic