The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-25
GILLETTE SPEAKS
AT BULL MOOSERS'
MEETING TONIGHT
Actor and "Jane Adams"
Chorus Will Be Fea-
i. lures of Rally.

An address by william Gillette, the
actor. and singing by Jane Adams"
chorus will be two of the leading feat
ures Of the big Progressive rally to-
night at the Nationals Rifles Arm
DRY. The list of speakers includes Mrs.
william II. Beck. widow OF the late
General Beck, United States army, and
mother OF Paul Beck, the noted avia-
tor. who recently met with a tragic
death at Chicago, and Mrs. Joseph Jor-
gensen. sister-in-law Of Senator Poin-
dexter Of Washington.
There will also be a photograph ad-
dress by Colonel Roosevelt. Senator
r. Wilder viii deliver an address as
representative Of the coiored Progress
1t is planned to make this meeting one
of the most distinctive political meet
tngs ever held here. Every attempt 10
being made to depart from the conven-
Sns political nss style and home to er aimos
phere to II.
Give Character" Address.
Mr.. Gillette. one of the great dramatic
actors OF the stage today, will deliver
q character address. Mr., Gillette has
been 80 imbued with the spirit Of the
present Roosevelt campaign that he has
given up the stage to devote his ener-
gies to speaking in the interests Of the
Hull Moose. In New England his dra-
matte addresses are said to have been
the features Of the meetings.
This will be the first appearance IN
this city Of Jane Adams chorus.
similar to those which have p ,Srnu als-
out the West. One OF these choruses
nj a meeting at which Colonel Roosevelt
was present in Los Angeles last septem-
per during his tour OF the West st, con- aoo
applicants. A chorus Of this sort was
also a feature OF the big meeting re-
Gently In Philadelphia. when Governor
Johnson. was the principal speaker.
Organization of the proposed chorus
also calls attention to the fact that
Jane Adams was the first woman TO
second a Presidential nomination at u
great national convention as she did ut
the Roosevelt Progressive convention, IN
Chicago last summer. The chorus will
sing a number of the great rallytng
songs of the Progressive campaign, IN
GLIDING. Coward, Christian Soldiers.
ica,E aud the great Roosevelt hymn to
the tune of Maryland, My Maryland"
and containing the words ''In thee we
laii a leader Just. in thee repose a sa-
cred trust"
Hymn Books As Souvenirs.
Handsome hymn books have been pre-
pared for distribution among the audi
ence. These contain the pictures OF
Colonel Roosevelt. and Governor John
son on, a facsimile Of O red bandana
on the front and a stirring picture OF q
hull mooce. also on a red bandana, on
the back. There Is a collection. Of char.
alphabetically American hymns typical
OF the Roosevelt movement.
The date. October %. has been chosen
because II was the most available date
for q meeting near october n. the an
niversary Of Colonel Roosevelt's birth
day which falls on Sunday. An invi.
tation tc be present has been extended
10 all, whatever their political affilia.
tions. Additional seats will be placed
in the National Rifles Hall and many
special arr8nE ements made for the com.
fort of those present. 1t Is hoped &c
make the meeting essentially socia
gathering Of Roosevelt's admirers with
the home atmosphere dominant.
100 Voices In Chorus.
Direction Of the music will be under
Sidney Lloyd Wrightson. director OF
music at washington College of Music
A chorus OF 100 voices has been organ
ICED, and these will be placed SO thai
they will act as leaders of the singing
In which the entire audience is invitet
to Join.
fishers for the occasion have been Sc
lected from members of the Bull MODS,
Military Club. and Frank ]. Hogan
national committeeman, will preside a
the meeting.