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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
Poll PLAYERS OPEN
LAST WEEK HERE IN
THE GREAT DIVIDE
Moody's Drama Gives Mem
bers of Cast Opportunity
to Display Talent.

The last week Of the Poll Players in
washington was ushcred In last even
ing when = large audience greeted the
popular organization in their presenta-
ton Of William Vaughn Moody's most
famous drama. THE Great Divide"
The selection Of this piece as the Eau
revoir" Of the Poll Players was q hap
by one. as II furnishes opportunity for
many members Of the cast to display
The story Of the piece. well known
because Margaret Angiln and Henry
Miller starred Jointly In II for two
years, shows the different Views Of
right and wrong held by Westerner
land maiden. The one loves the sun
shine and freedom in which he has
been brought up: the other conceives
OF duty as q series Of dreary days and
a. H. Van Buren, and Miss Izetta
Jewel showed to excellent advantage
in the roles OF Stephen Client. the
Western miner. and Ruth Jordan, the
New England kfrl.
Client, with two drunken companions.
breaks into her cabin, and carries her
by main force to justice, who marries
them.
The second act show. the girl a
changed woman. heart-broken and say.
Ing her little earnings to free herself
from the bondage Of q marriage she
feels she cannot endure. The husband
has also changed. He IL no longer the
drunken, desperate character ss hrst
shown, but has acquired property and
is making every effort to win the love
Of his young wife.
The last act shows Ruth back In her
mothers home In New England. She
In followed by her husband, whose de-
votion to her will not permit him to give
her up at any cost. In this act a rec
oncilliation takes place and everything
ends happily.
The acting Of Mr.. Van Buren, III the
first act is perhaps the finest he hai
ever done here. To play the part of a
drunken desperate who kidnaps a help
less woman, and still hold a little OF
the audiences sympathy, requires a
keen appreciation of his requirements
and unusual dramatic ability.
Miss Jewel also shows to good advan
| tage In this act Nature rebels agains
| the treatment she received, but prid,
prevents an acknowledgement to he
| family OF the details Of the marriage
The conflicting emotions were admiral
/ ly portrayed by Miss Jewel, who alst
showed full appreciation Of the New
| England character.
The two stars maintained the higi
/ standard Of the first act throughout III,
piece, and the supporting cast measured
UP to the requirements in every In
| stance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
TO SEEK FUND FOR
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Pastors Committee Will Ask Prot
estant Churches To Make Up
$2,5O0 Deficit.

To make UP o dencit Of $2,5oo in the
finances of the Men and Religion For
ward Movement, q committee OF the Pas
tors Federation will make an appeal to
the various Protestant congregations of
the city. This committee was selected
at q meeting Of the Pastors Federation.
held at the Y. NJ. c. A.. after the Rev.
DR.. J. r. sumwalt. president OF the Fed
clergymen had advanced the money out
Of their own pockets.
The Revs. John c. Ball. Joseph T.
Kelley, A. Spooner and w. r. wedder-
spoon compose the committee.
Three members Of the federation, the
Revs: w. w. MeMaster, Harmon o,
Pinkham, and J. W. Many. visited the
hygiene exposition at the challenge OF
DR.. Norman Roberts. assistant director
general Of the exposition. and voted
after looking II over. that the exhibits
are not only unobjectionable. but calcu.
lated to do a world Of good.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
MILLER IS BACK
IN THE RAINBOW
At THE COLUMBIA
Repeats Former Success in
Comedy of Love and
Pride.

Henry Miller and Ruth Chatterton
came back to town last night to the
Columbia In 1.-THE Rainbow" A. r..
Thomas delightful comedy Of love and
pride. The plav is ever so much better
than Il was last year. having been
changed somewhat.
with all its clever comedy. The Rain
bow" 10 filled with heart-interest. tho
parting Of father and daughter. the love
for husband and wife. and the false
pride that keeps them apart There 10
a big lesson In 1.-THE Rainbow" and It
Ia beautifully taught.
Mel Sumner and his wife have been
separated for some years. Mrs. Sumner
having custody Of their little daughter.
whom she takes to France. Sumner.
who Is lonesome. becomes friendly with
a number Of race track and gambling
men and women OF society. Then comes
his daughter. whom he has not seen
since she was a mere child. She falls
In love with her daddy. and he falls
followers away from her. anxious that
his little maid" shall not grow up like
Bat Mrs. sumner hears gossip about
asedns shs hs home s not ss
place for their daughter. makes up her
mind to take her away. The parting.
at the close Of the second act, Is one
OF the best parts of the production. The
father. heartbroken. finally goes 70
France. where he again meets his wife
and daughter: The little girl finally
DESTROYS the false pride of the mother
and father. and reunites them.
The part Of Mel Sumner Is one OF
the best Henry Miller mas done. He II
capital In his various scenes with his
daughter. showing the love and sor-
rows Of a father. At the close of tbs
second act he does one of the finest
pieces OF acting seen IN the city for 4
long time. Ruth Chatterton is dainty
sweet and charming. Her work Is more
finished than II was last year. and she
has not been changed by tremendou,
success In New York.
Ann Crewe has the part OF Betsy
Summers sister. which was taken las
year by Laura Hope Clews. Edit
Barker makes an excellent Mrs. Sum
ner. Robert Stowe Gill. as Nick Holllns
gives a finished performance. Vera Nc
Cord Is good as Jane Palmer.
The plav has been "sandpapered" II
spots. The unpleasant episode OF tn,
betrayed girl. which formerly marret
the first act. has been eliminated. Their,
are three scenes. all artistic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
JAMES T.POW[RS'
new PRODUCTION IS
DAINTY AND CLEVER
Two Little Brides" Delight
full Musical Offering at
the Belasco.

The quaint and quixxical fun OF James
P. Powers flashed across the Belasco
footlights last evening for the first time
since he romped through Havana"
with bis, squeaky voice and infinitely
lrgubrious smile tive years ago. He
brings a fresh New York Cas0up
product with him. 1.-TWO Little BrideL'
which 10 mainly notable because his
Punch-like humor scintillates like a
gem in rather Indifferent setting. al
though the concoction is much better
than the average of It's type
There is a plentitude of effervescent
Broadway fun In 1.-TWO Little Brides"
with Mr.. Powers always keeping the
bubbles and the froth rising to the top
Through his characteristic bag o. tricks.
In its orisin, the piece Is apparently OF
fore the fnal curtain descends It be-
comes the usual compound Of inter-
polated lines, fresh topical songs, and
nproarious burlesque scenes In which
The comedian shines SO effectively.
Kerker's Music Is Tuneful
The plot Is negligible. and the music.
supplied by the fluent and facile hand
OF Gustav Kerker, Is Of an uncommonly
funeful score. although II presents few
whistleable melodies. The staging and
fhe costuming are not the highest exam
Piles Of their kind, although there is
nothing which IL not conceived with
good taste and executed with skill The
chorus in some cases reaches the metro
politan class and In some cases does
not. -
The brightest spot In the case is the
niche occupied by the magnetic. vivaci-
Gus Anna Wheaton, whose career
Washington theatergoers have learned
10 watch since her effective work with
Sam Bernard last season. She acts
with all the grace and charm of Julia
Sanderson, she dances with the aban-
don Of Bessie Mccoy, she smiles and
ingratfates herself In the affections oil
her audience as few condolences ar,
able to do. Also, she possesses a sense
Of humor. She played Honora last
night, shared applause with the star
and monopolzed the flowers at the enc
OF the first act
Others In the Cast.
Charles H. Bowers had the romarti,
lead Of the piece in Count Boris Rima
now. and sang BUZZ on. Busy Littl,
Bees" with great spirit and vivacity
Miss Leila Hughes was seen in til,
role Of Tajana, and proved to be {
dainty and captivating young woman
who will also have q washington fol
lowing IN the future. The other mem
bers of the cast. including Roy Pur
Vance. as the King of wurtembcrg
and Tom Burton. as the janitor Vodka
were adequate.
Tho Letter. IL the song hit of tn,
piece. and It is a delightful Kerke'
melody Of the type SO well remembered
piece 10 in two acts. the second o
which. with the interminable encorei
demanded of Mr.. Powers whenfhe sans
waiting For Me- was much too lont
last evening. =. Hr
as one of the initial musical Offering
of the season. since It is always dainty
agreeable. and clever. and at som
points delightful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
GAYETY

Three clever comedians. large and
attractive chorus. and stage settings
above the average. help to make 1.-THE
Queens of Paris" appearing this week
at the Gayety, one Of the best bur-
lesque shows OF the season.
Harry Koler, Al Hall, and Harry X.
Morton are a THO of funmakers who can
keep an audience laughing all the time.
and in I'VE, Us q Co." they have a
vehicle that Just suits them.
Harry Evans, Edward Trevor. and
Harry Tyler filled their parts accept
ably. Klara Hendrix and hose Reading
led the chorus In a number of catchy
songs. the formers "Oh. You Little
Bear" being the hit OF the performance.
Between the two acts is presented a
number of vaudeville acts. including
Harry Evans and Pam Lawrence In
songs and dances: Sig and Edythe
Franz. unicycle riders; and Al X. Hall,
In a monologue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
ACADEMY

Coming In a dav when most play
wriRhts are advocating somewhat I'M
conventional and loose ideas with re-
gard to marriage and divorce. william
AnthoN McGuire's drama. THE d.
vorce Question" is a timely appeal for
the sanctity of the marriage union. and
while the misfortunes II pictures as the
result Of one divorce Is perhaps not
correct In most cases In real life. It
nevertheless was sufficiently true to
Me to meet q welcome Of approval at
Herbert Lockwood and Mrs Rogers
Manners have been divorced. left their
children In the care OF poor relatives:
II. ss as into ss sa
the boy becoming dope fiend and the
girl falling into the clutches of a young
cadet" By strange coincidence. the
father. the mother, and the children all
the children have zone to seek aid
from the Rev. William Jerome.
The RECOGNITION of their own children.
whom they have both neglected. Is the
which the author portrays his wretched
The cast is headed by John NJ. Kline.
ton with the Columbia Players during
the past summer, and in the role OF
the minister Mr.. Kline gives an admir-
able presentation.
Charlotte Granville as Mrs Rogers
Manners presents a finished portrayal
Of woman Who has at one time all but
forgotten her children, and who awakes
way. Playing opposite her is Sheldon
Lewis as Lockwood. and his presenta-
ton of the part Is admirable.
william v. Mong mas great oppor-
tunity In the character part of Dopie
Doe. the friendless boy who goes the
drug route. and his work brought
rounds OF applause from the audience
Harold Stark. Charles c. Burnham. Will
liam Weber. j. A. McAndrews. Bur.
nette Radcliffe. and Virginia Pearson
complete an excellent cast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
Probe American Claims
In Mexican Revolution

Col. Francis J. Herman. Major Z. A.
Heimick. and Lieut.. Aristides Moreno.
JTwenty-eighth Infantry. comprising the
board to investigate claims OF Ameri-
cans arising from injuries sustained
from bullets fired across the Mexican
boundary Nne during the Madero revo-
luton, today continued their probe al
the War Department.
The board hopes to conclude the ex-
animation of claims SO far submitted
SO as to adjourn in time to assemble
in El Paso October 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
Bundy Calls Meeting.

Judge Charles 8. Bundy. chairman OF
the Board Of Trade committee on parks
and reservations. has called a meeting
Of the committee for this afternoon at
4:l5 o'clock. A special effort Is to be
made by the committee TO obtain legis-
lation for the juncture of Rock Creek
and Potomac Parks at the next session
OF Congress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01

singing and itching that
could very well be do
scribed. I could not rest
day or night; tho itching
was 20 severe that II
walked mo out Of sleep.
I could mover get . fun
nights rest. I had to
scratch TO allay the ter
riblo itching and I \ ACTUALLY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
CAPITAL COAL MEN
EXPECT NO RISE IN
PRICES OF COAL
twenty-five Gents a Ton Is
Limit of Increase Ex-
pected Here.

while thete are some washington
coal dealers who are becoming some
what alarmed at the record prices being
demanded for coal In the middle West
and some Eastern cities. and at the re-
ports Of a shortage In anthracite this
winter, most Of the larger dealers feel
confident that the present prices. which
arc in no cases more than Is cents .
ton more than last year. will obtain
through the winter.
IT am 30 confident that prices will not
advance any more" said a leading
dealer today. "that am selling coal
today for delivery two months OF at
the price now quoted"
Prices Quoted Here.
Prices asked for coal today In wash
innfou n ra N HnlloWa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
Board Meeting Postponed

The first meeting OF the newly elected
board Of governors of the Retail Mer-
been held today, was postponed to-
day to Thursday afternoon at o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01

The figures on white ash furnace,
white ash egg. steam. soft lump and
open crate are the same as last year.
White ash stove. Shamokin stove. red
ash stove and white ash pea show an
Advance Of Is cents q ton, and white
ash chestnut has advanced 10 cents.
other cities are not 30 fortunate as
Washington in keeping down the price
Of coal. Baltimore prices, for instance.
are quoted from Is to 30 cents q ton
through the list, and this Is the more
significant because Baltimore prices are
usually lower than Washington.
Detroit Prices High.
Detroit now has the highest coal
market Of any large city in the country.
Reports from that city say that coal is
worth $3.50 there, that there IL only
about one-fourth the normal supply and
that a price Of S12 ton In predicted be-
fore the winter IL over.
Cleveland coal men are also agftatet
over the prospects Of q famine. AND
coal IL already 80 cents a ton highel
there than It was last year. st. Pau
reports q similar conditions.
There seems to be little doubt that thu
Northwest il facing q serious condi
tion, due to tho fact that many of thu
coal fields in that section have been ex
hausted and that the freight rates from
the Eastern fields to that section ado
heavily to the price.
Judging by the confidence displayed b!
local dealers who are familiar with thu
situation, however, there seems to b
no reason to fear . coal famine II
Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
TERRIBLE ITCHING
ON LIMBS
With BIotches. Could not Rest Day
or Night. Solid, Raised Up Mass.
Scratched Until Bled. Entirely
Cured Of Torment by Cuticura
Soap and Ointment.

Glen Wilton. Va Five years ago I
was in . terrible state Of suffering with
blotches on my limbs. Of the most intense
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

ned OF his selection as one of the Off
c1al observers of the war maneuvers,
which contemplate the attack on and de-
Tense OF New York city, soon to take
place.
Representative Tiison received word
IRON the War Department yesterday re-
duesting him to act in the capacity of
observer He expects 20 leave for the
seat of war Thursday next.
The Connecticut representative is a
members of the House committee on mill
tary affairs. which has To do with mat
tiers pertaining 10 the militia. AS a mill
TIA officer, he was an observer OF the
army maneuvers along the Mexican bor-
der in Texas last year
Brig. Gen. Albert J.. Mills. president of
the Army War College, has been desig-
mated as commander of the Blue army.
which VIII defend New York city from at
tack during the maneuvers The Red
army Will be under the command of Brig
Cen Fred Smith, commanding the De-
partment of Missouri.
Troops from New Jersey Vermont and
New York will compose the Blue army
of defense. In the Red army of attack
there will be TROOPS from Massachusetts
Connecticut and Maine
The chief umpire of the maneuvers will
be- Brig. Gen. Tasker III. Bliss, who. is
commanding the Department of the East
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
DEATHS REPORTED.

The following deaths were reported 10
the health office ia the past twenty -four
hours:
Fred Hurfurth. IS years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Elias Blondheim, Is years. HOS Column
bia road.
Annie Kane. 80 years. 1924 sth street
northwest
James Brady, ca years. 1oii I'd street
northeast.
Mary +. Warner. G6 years. I'LL Park
place northeast.
Mary Crossley, - years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Ellen +. Phillips, ) months, Providence
Hospital.
Joseph Moran, months. st. Anne's In
FAINT Asylum
Charles v Eskridge. ; days, 2loa
Nichols avenue, AnacCstia.
Viola Davis, 22 years, Tuberculosis
Hospital.
Mary E. Stevenson. 81 years, Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Samuel West, IS years. 10 o street
northwest.
Addison Carter. IS eyars, State, War
and Navy building.
Thomas Lobbins, A. years, Garfield
Hospital.
Laura Magruder. 30 years. Columbia
hospital.
Margaret Brown, - years. 1905 1st
street southwest.
Albert Lucas, months. 1921 18th street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
PRIESTS WILL Be [AUDED
Mgr. Russell to Tell of the
Heroes on the Titanic at
Benefit Tonight.

Mgr. William T. Russell pastor of
st. Patrick's Catholic Church, will de-
liver the principal address this evening
at the last of the benefit performances
at the Belasco Theater for the Titanic
memorial fund. Father RusselIs re-
marks will be directed chiefly to the
heroism of the Catholic priests who lost
their lives in the great disaster that
sent the steamship to the bottom of the
sea. A special concert also will be given
by the United States Marine Band.
In addition, there will be the exhibi-
ton of kinemacolor pictures, including
scenes from the drama IF I Were
King"
The proceeds of this entertainment, like
those Of the entertainments which have
been given nightly since Wednesday
evening, will so to the Women's Titanic
Memorial Association for the erection Of
an appropriate testimonial at the Ma
tional Capital TO the herosm of the men
and women who lost their lives in the
wreck of the Titanic.
AT the benefit performance last even
ing Representative Thomas y. Hetlin of
Alabama was the speaker OF the even
ing.
After his introduction to the audience
by Mrs Gurleykane. Representative
Heflin paid tribute to American manhood
and womanhood. He referred to the
heroism shown in both armies during the
civil war. and said the nation had now
| emerged from those times with all its
people reunited. with no longer a north or
a south. an east or west, but one great.
grand and glorious nation, the United
States of America.
This, he said. was due primarily to
American Womanhood, and he urged that
the women of all the states, united with
the men, join in the movement for a grea
| national tribute to the heroism Of the
women. the men and the children that
went down with the Inflated Titanic
The program was supplemented with a
concert by the Marine Band and the ex-
hibition of the special series Of kinema-
color PICTURES prepared for the occa sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
PARENTS WORRY OVER BOYS.
W. J. Fitzpatrick and Logan Man
ders Away From Home ALI Day.

William J. Fitzpatrick and Logan
Manders. the former fourteen and the
latter nine years old. caused their par
ents many anxious moments yesterday b.
remaining away from their homes most of
the day and part of the night
Fitzpatrick who resides at 594 + street
northeast and is employed at Union
station. invited his young friend and
neighbor to accompany him 10 Chevy
Chase Lake shortly before noon. having
drawn his ray. and the invitation was
accepted.
The boys said nothing at their homes
about going out for a days enjoyment,
and when they failed to return in time
for dinner their parents became alarmed
Policemen We're asked to find them, and
a message was sent to the several sta
tons giving their descriptions.
Shortly before 10 o'clock last night the
boys returned to their homes. They
We're surprised when they learned of the
anxiety they had caused.
Their parents had heard they had gone
to Baltimore. and We're about to arrange
to send to that city to make an effort
to locate them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Revolving Safe Burglar Proof.

From the Chicago Tribune.
With characteristic thoroughness the
Germans have devised a real burglar
proof safe. so cleveriv designed that II
will '-@ie even the burglars who work
with the latest OF oxygen and acetylene
blowpipt-s- Ii is called the carrousel.
or roundabout safe"
Ii exhibits a Polygonal steel structure
revolving freely on ball bearings. 1t is
built into a wall and when the outer
door is closed small clectromotor Is
set in motion, whereupon the safe
starts revolving ceaselessly and noise
lessly ON its axis within its stone
chamber.
ANY tampering with its motion causes
an alarm bell To ring. SO long as the
safe continues Ia rcvoIyc the blowpipe
can have no effect upon II, since the
flames cannot be applied long enough
10 any particular spot To make an
impression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
In Memoriam.

ECELL. In loving remembrance of our daughter.
MATTE EUEI.L. who entered into rest three
years ago today. August l. 1893.
Sleep on. dear daughter. till the final day
When all the mist shall have cleared away:
We'll meet you there. YES. one and all.
To help you crown Him Lord Of all.
EY THE FAMILY.
DICKSON. In loving memory OF beloved
mother ANNA DICKSON, who departed his
life five years ago today. August 4. 1907.
We saw your suffering. dear mother:
We heard your signs with throbbing hearts and
weeping eyes;
But now you are calmly sleeping:
All grief. all pain all suffering passed:
God. VIII" loved yun too He thought 1t best
To take you home to be- nj rest
Sadly i.ss.d.
BY HER DAUGHTERS CARRIE AND LILLE.
LOGAN. II lovinG remembrance Of our dear
mother. MARY r. LOGAN. who departed this
life one year ago today. August I. 1911
REH In SAD bnt loving remembrance u our
dear good brother. HENRY i. RFii. ir-.
who PASSED away fourteen years ago to-day.
August 4. 1895
Anl while n liz - peaceful sleep
His loving memory shalt k"ap.
By Ills SISTERS AND BRoTIiEES.
SHORTER. Ii SD lat loving rrmrnihrancc Of
my dear mother ANNIE StIOelLR. Who
died SIX years ago today. August Z. 1906
Gone, hut not forgotten.
MAMIE +. WARNER.
WASHINGTON. one year 4 20 Yesterday. August
=; 1911 since our beloved friend and hrofhe-.
CHARLES WASHINGTON. departed iiis HE.
Dearest Charles. thou hast left u:
We thy loss deeply feel.
Bat his Gai hast bereft Us:
He all sorrows heal.
BY HIS DEVOTED FRIEND lZoIA TAYLOR.
AND HIS SISTER NELLIE WAsHlNGToN.s