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The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Circn. work the Town.

It is a far cry from the days Of the
old-fashioned circus. that meant fun
for the people wherever It pitched its
tent, to the present money-msking ma
chine that goes fitting over the eoun-
try in its special trains, that carries its
own cooking tent, its sleeping quarters.
its everything. in fact. With the ex-
ception Of the license taxes it has to pay
and its railroad expenses, the modern
circus plans to take away all it can
get its hands on from every city it
visits.
No longer is it the funmalceT Of the
days of our daddies. It is now the cold
blooded business proposition of the
money grabber, ever seeking to squeeze
the orange dry and planning to give as
little in, return as possible. The IA
nous saying of the only and original
Barnum, @the people like to be hum
bugged," is probably true, but some
time there will be an awakening. and
then it win be good night for the TN
wieldy combinations that now 60 around
the country for the single purpose of
gathering in the dollars.
Yesterday and to-day one of these
rnoney-making machines is working
Washington. and apparently doing a
good job. Tonight it will be far away,
seeking newer pastures
Looking at these annual circus visits
from business standpoint, taking the
same ground that the circus men them
selves take, why should Washington or
any other city allow a circus to stay
in Washington and compete with legiti-
mate smusements that pay their share
of the expenses of the city government
regularly? The circus man is after the
money. The amusement and other
business man is in the same line, but in
the latters case he assumes his share
of the responsibilities of society and
city government.
The circus man has no interest in the
towns he works except to take away
all the coin he can, leave the least he
can, and give as little in return as pos
sible. He works the newspapers, mer-
chants, and the town and makes his
getaway. The sooner he does the lat
ter the better.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
IMPERIAL THEATER.

The bill at the Imperial this week has
as its headliner the famous Rumas
Troupe Of Japanese scrobats and ma
gicians and Is an entire novelty over
anything Of its kind offered at the small
price houses. The contorticn work OF
Kitamura Is nothing short Of marvellous.
The act Is one that will give entire
satisfaction TO the vaudeville lovers OF
this city.
The vest pocket edition comedienne,
Edith Haney, in her kid imperSonations
and latest songs was well received
The Franklin Brothers, the black face
artists OF q different type" put over
a new line Of good comedy and songs.
and were thoroughly enjoyed.
In addition TO the vaudeville acts new
motion pictures are shown and the IL
Illustrated songs conclude a fine vaude-
vile and picture performance-one that
ought to pack the cozy little Ninth Street
playhouse this week
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
COLUMBIA.
s.Are You a Mason 20

t'Aro Lou Mn1omP
Several years ago when the Columbia
Players. then IN their nrst season. pre-
sented 'Are You Mason9s Leo Ditrtch-
STEMS uproariousIy funny farce. adapted
from the German. there was an insistent
demand for a second weeks perform
anee. Last night the Columbia Players.
1872 variety. satisfied that demand 10 a
large audience at ona and the same time
with an excellent performance Of the
farce.
Probably the hardest lot that falls to .
stock company comes when they are
called upon 20, present farce. II means
action. and quick action. every minute
the curtain is up, with no missed cues
or stage waits OF any description. II the
ridiculous situations are 70 get over the
footlights; and get over the footlights
they must II the performance 10 10 be a
success. II Is highly TO the credit of the
Columbia Players that their presentation
Of Are You a Masong" last night went
on with q snap and vim which would
have done credit 10 q company playing
the piece for weeks, and making this
weeks production one OF the most en-
joyable OF their season.
Are You q Mason" as many will re-
member. tells the story OF two married
men who pass themselves on as mem
bers OF the Masonic order in almost
constant attendance upon prolonged
nightly meetings Of their respective
lodges in order to cover their devia-
tions from the path which Is both
straight and narrow. Complications
naturally ensue, and with them many
funny scenes. which come one after an
other in rapid succession throughout
the three acts. All of which makes an
excellent spring tonic, TO be taken In
three doses, and very enjoyable doses
at that, for who can deny the eficacy
OF hearty laugh7
The second act, particularly. might well
be described as the press agent himself
would have It. as one long laugh from
curtain 10 curtain. There Is that thor
oughly ridiculous scene when Hamilton
Travers in the person OF the ever clever
Stanley James does his rehearsal with
the bottle Of good old rye and a chicken
sandwich as very essential ''props." And.
OF course. the scene IN which George
Fisher appears In female attire. imper-
sonating Fanchon, a scene made the
more laughable by Mr.. Robins in a large
red wig. with a girlish giggie. and a
wonderful display of ankle. Another way
OF trying to describe something which
has to be seen to be appreciated.
Godfrey Matthews has his best chance
thus far as Frank Perry, one OF the
erring husbands. ana last night scored
with an excellent performance. His
work throughout was genuinely funny
and as much can be said or George W.
BARRIERS Amos Bloodgood. Carson
Davenport contributed to the general hi
larity with his work as John HaIton,
the upstate farmer anxious TO be in
itfated. ana J. Hammond Daley got
into trouble and out again as Ernest
hrorrison. Miss Nelson, as Mrs. Perry.
did what little she had TO DO wen. and
took occasion TO wear several very at
tractive gowns. Julia Blanc kept the
Masonic pot boiling as Mrs. BIoodgood.
one scene showing the Perrys' home IN
New York is especially attractive and q
credit to Ernest Maughlin, the scenic
director
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

" divided between George Le Bueur. as
a surer-slansy hotel clerk-the really
'sfaf'' role Of the piece-and Miss Marie
Howe. as an old maid aunt Miss Jewell
played opposite Mr.. Van Buren IN the
fneenue role. while Miss Helen Nay was
Mrs. 8. Rutherford Cleveland.
The settings Of the piece, representing
the deck OF the steamer Hudson and the
exeellently Represented. and the entire
production went on with a vim and en-
thnsiasm which sent the audience home
a. 1880, something too seldom seen IN q
sfock eompany'a first night.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Rescue Flood Victims.

Every spring the news from the many
cities along the shores of the swift
running Mississippi tell of floods, breaks
in levees, and the resultant loss of life
and property. Little can be done in the
way Of prevention, and instead of being
able to look for relief in the future,
there IS every reason to suppose it will
grow worse as the contributory coun-
Try IS cleared up In the early days
when the watersheds were covered with
forests, when drains were unknown.
when It was impossible for heavy rains
or the water from melting SHOWS to
find an immediate outlet, these spring
freshets were almost unknown. With
the coming of civilization, the clearing
Of the farm, the cutting Of forests. there
IS nothing left to hold back the waters,
and dweIlers in the lowlands have to
pay the penalty
Reports show that to-day, this minute.
dozens are perishing and hundreds are
in danger of being overtaken by the
food of the Mississippi. Whole fam
lies are reported drifting about on
rudely constructed RATS, while town
after town is almost buried by the mud
dy waters.
With these conditions existing, with
State and Federal authorities fully cog
hizant of the danger to hundreds, per-
fhsps thousands, Of human lives, what
IS being done in the way of relief?
Whatever it is, it is not half enough.
There are boats all along the Mississippi
from Memphis to New Orleans that
should be requisitioned by the govern
.-nezt and. used in the work Of rescue
For a few days the grand work that
is being done by the Red Cross So
ciety in raising funds for starving China
should be halted, and the same en-
deavor used in behalf of our own
people
Red tape should be abolished, for il
half the stories that are published are
true, there is urgent need of rescue
work in a territory too large for any
individual relief. The United States
should take hold, and at once order
boats wherever they are needed.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
GAYETY.
asrrocadero BurIesquer..,, 2,

"Trocadero buriesquern.
The Trocadero Burlesquers are play
ing q return engagement at the Gayety
this week and have the same popular
show which was here early in the sea-
SON.
Frank Finney is the same laugh pro-
ducer as he ever was, and is aoly as
sisted by Sam Adams. There is just q
hint OF plot in the show, just enough
to give the different principals chance
to get in a good song or hand out a
good laugh TO the audience. Minnie
Burke is the same live one as a SOU
brette, while Corinne Ford and Pearl
Wade each have good parts, Miss
Ford's singing being especially good.
Frank Finney. who has the part Of
Tim Sweeney, gets into trouble through
his meeting a lot Of ladies at a ball
and proposing to all of them and being
accepted, and his attempts 10 get away
from them and marry wealthy widow
furnish the plot which Is well carried
out. The chorus is pretty and handsome
ly gowned, and their singing Is above
the ordinary. The quartet In the sec
ond part made q great hit
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
THE COSMOS.
vaudeviIIe.

BrimfuI Of comedy and trimmed with
clever. ingratiating melody, the act pre-
sented by The Three Rascals at the
Cosmos this week is one Of the most en-
tertaining headIiners OF the season. 1t
Is full of unexpected turns Of fun and
has plenty Of rollicking song to carry
II forward to high success.
Hunter and Davenport were seen in a
clever sketch which afforded much salts
faction to lovers OF genuine creative tai
ent in the vaudeville field The Poor
Relation" is the title OF a playlet which
Is delightful in many respects, espe-
cially in its insistence upon the human
note and its quaint stretches OF comedy.
1t possesses all the elements OF the ordi-
nary vaudeville sketch. in addition to a
great many more which place It almost
In a class by itself.
The Four Aders present a sensational
club swinging act In a real gymnastic
novelty, and Pathe's weekly review COM
pletes the list OF hlm features.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
CASINO.
vaudeville.

Magicians. scores Of them, who are
conceded to be at the top Of the vaude-
Vile attractions, have appeared in Wash
ington this season. but as clever as they
have proved themselves to be, none OF
them show more ability than Rush Ling
Toy. the Chinese magician, who Is the
feature of an excellent vaudeville bill at
the Casino this week. Toys illusions
are made to appear the more marvellous
by his dexterity. and In addition to a
number Of thrilling Stunts" his COM
pany presents a charming picture In ORR
entail costumes
Louise Elliott, the girl barytone, was
well received. making an especial hit
IN her impersonation Of college boy.
Warren and Hatch and company. In The
Bachelors Boy" have an excellent COM
edy playlst. The Three Beau Brummels
convulsed the audience in a singing act.
and the Seiper Trio, acrobats, have some
entirely new feats. The comedy pictures
continue to please.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Vincent Astor's Tact.

Owing to the prominence of the late
Col. John Jacob Astor in both social
and financial circles, incidents that oc-
cur every day in the lives of those less
prominent and are hardly thought of
in his case assume almost a national in
terest. His memory is honored and his
last glorious and heroic deed will in the
years to come be referred to with rever-
ence by those who were kin 20 him.
Another phase of the family char
acter, one that shows unusual consid-
Grafton, thoughtfulness, and sons love,
is shown by Mr.. Vincent Astor, the
son of the late colonel. Young Mr..
Astor was placed in very delicate po-
sition at time when his own grief was
great, but he arose to the occasion It
was at his fathers funeral His own
mother did not attend it His young
stepmother did Young Mr. Astor was
tenderly attentive to the young widow,
showing in every way he was sincere
IN his attentions to her.
After the sad services were over and
young Mrs. Astor had been taken to
her home, then the son sought his
mother and gave her all the consolation
be could, and undoubtedly received that
motherly love which Is shown only in
moments Of great distress.
The very pathetic features of this
Ease call attention to the unnatural
conditions that are likely to arise in
any family in which there has been
= divorce and another marriage. They
should cause those thinking of separa-
lion to hesitate before taking such dras-
ie action. Young Mr. Astor has shown
how a delicate situation can be sue
-essfully met.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Reward for Sunshine.

A ray Of sunshine on a dark day
brightens everything it touches; a ray
Of kindness acts the same way both on
the recipient and the bestower The
giyer is better for having given while
the one who goes out Of his way to
bestow a smile in places where sun
shine is almost unknown is doubly
benefited
In Washington last week an aged
man became tired of life, but before
the end came he remembered those who
had been kind to him. His last
thoughts must have been tumultuous,
Tor while ais actions show he was
disoontented. and that he had no desire
- 1uinele with his feIlow-man, he still
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
ALHANrBRA.

As timely and special attraction the
AIhambra. in Seventh Street. wiz fea-
ture the worlds greatest artist, Asia
Nielsen, IN the now famous European
success, Woman Pays" q story deal
ing with society and circus life, IN two
reels. The picture cost over S2S.ooo to
make, and took two years to produce
Relentless Law" great cowboy
story; Tickle Fortune" and another
great reel viii close this wonderful pic
turs show. The Gasauke and Steve are
due TO arrive some time this week
Watch The Herald for full particulars,
as due announcement will be made In
an early issue. The Alhamora feature
shows are always TO be relied upon.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
MAJESTIC.
Electrical.

EIectricia is the headllner offered by
the management Of the Majestic this
week. and audiences yesterday were mys-
tified by the display Of fearlessness by
the young woman OF all things dealing
with electricity. She apparently is I'M
pervious TO the most intense voltage. and
the finale TO her act fairly makes the
spectator shiver. She sits IN an electric
chair and permits attendants to throw
on the fun voltage used IN the execu-
ton OF condemned criminals without
concern. Among the other featg Elec-
tricia performs Is lighting the gas with
her own tongue. lights incandescent bulbs
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

with her fingers, and explodes dynamite
by touching her finger to q wire con-
nected with the cartridge.
Other numbers on the bill are Rudolphy
and Fraulein Alsa Daree, Rudolphy per
forming an amazing feat Of strength by
lifting with his feet a japanese tea house
containing six persons; Safer and Safer.
musicians: Zinnell and Retter. in COM
edy pIaylet, and the International Quar-
tet- The photo plays conclude the bill
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
AT THE COLONIAL.

Whatever doubt remained about the
standing Of The Coming OF Columbus"
In the film world was dispelled yesterday
when It was presented. for the FIRST time
in washington. at the Colonial Theater.
1t Is the greatest historical and pictorial
film yet produced In this country; Its pag-
eantry and graphic eloquence could hard
" be sxcelled.
The entire career OF the discoverer Is
portrayed. and the climax 10 reached
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
CLERKS BILL CONDEMNED.
Central Labor Union Regards Meas
ure aa Wholly Un-American.

ure as wholly Un-American.
The bill now pending before Con-
gress, providing for the removal from
the civil service OF all clerks more than
sixty-hve years old. was condemned By
the Central Labor Union at its regular
weekly meeting last night in Typo
graphical Temple. The pending legis-
lation was characterized az inhuman,
violative Of the plainest principles Of
justice and fair treatment, and wholly
un-American.
Resolution disapproving the measure
and favoring the retirement OF civil
service employees were Introduced By P.
]. Ryan. and passed without q dissent
ing voice Milton Snellings, President
OF the Central Labor Union. left the
chair to discuss the resolutions. Mr..
Snellings bitterly attacked Representa-
tive johnson. OF South Carolina, for his
attitude with respect to the measure.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
NO REGRETS,

I recollect the swimming hole
When May is getting warm.
It always used to be the goal
OF fellows on the farm
It was delightful in the spring
To seek its shady side
And let the yellow-jackets sting
Your alabaster hide.
It sheltered ferns and rushes rare;
The lilies were in bud.
Both cockleburs and slime were there
And many kinds Of mud.
A fellow loves the swimming hole
When he Is but q cub,
But now I'd rather use q bowl
Or nickle-plated tub.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

when. the land Of San Salvador Is sight
ed The educational and historical value
Of the presentment was fully demon
strated. The Coming OF Columbus win
be the feature for the week at the Co
IonIal, and the biggest seven days OF
the season is assured.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

A machine has been invented in Eng
land TO utilize waste strips Of wood BY
converting them into boards Of any de-
sired width by dovetaiiins them and glu-
'inE the joint
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
May : in History.

May T. 15lEoueen Margaret swipes the
plumes of Henry Of Navarro for her
new spring hat.
May Z. I75S-Dr. johnson starts out IS
a lightning rod agent
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
No wonder.

II though would introduce real COW
into my comic opera"
How did It workFs
Didn't work at all The milkmaids
frightened the cow"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Many Laws.

why does the policeman call up at
that box so frequently7"
MY idea 4 that he does II to learn
what new laws have been passed since
he went on duty"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Uncle Penny1vise Says.

Women are much maligned. It Is said
they always read the last chapter OF a
love story first. They DO not. They read
the first chapter first, and then they read
the last chapter.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
1t was ExcuHabIe.

That druggist acted grouchy when you
interrupted his compounding to buy q
stamp"
"A business man should always smile" :"
"oh. I don't know. You can't expect
man to be q hypocrite for the sake OF
2-cent sale"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Spring Poetry.

The bards work hard when Maytims
comes;
They take their cue,
And all the current verse assumes
A vernal hue.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
The War Game.

The militia was going through its
spring maneuyers. and many ladies had
come out to witness the sham battle.
Come out Of that bush and surren-
DER" yelled captain TO a private. You
are technically wounded"
The private shook his head.
II may be technically wounded" said
he, .'but can't come out. I've torn my
pants on these pesky thorns."
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Too Much.

why did you give your parrot away?
The poor bird meant nothing BY its pro-
family"
II could stand It's profanity. but It was
learning to initiate my nelghbor's rusty
lawn mower"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-28
Quick Action Saves
Steamer from Berg

HALIFAX, N. s.. April IA giant
iceberg similar to that which sank the
Titanic threatened disaster to the Cana
dian Pacific liner Empress OF Britain
with lao passengers aboard, which ar
rived here today from Liverpool.
Passengers say that last Wednesday
morning the vessel while In latitude 4s
N. longitude q W., was swerved just In
time to avoid a collision. The ship was
steaming slowly through a dense fog.
when the lookout sighted a great iceberg
ahead. He rang for full speed astern
and the propellers were reversed. Despite
this the vessel struck the berg glancing
blow but was not badly damaged.
There were many passengers on deck
and with the THAMES fate In mind.
many were panicky until assured there
was no danger. The scene was only 80
miles from whore the Titanic struck and
sank
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-28
Night Glasses Hold
Their Closing Session

The closing session Of the night classes
Of the educational department Of tbs
Young Mems Christian association was
celebrated Friday night at the associa-
ton assembly rooms In fitting style. The
affair was Of the jolly kind and was
punctured with Wit and story. speeches.
recitAtions and music. Prof J. w. Miller
presided and was one Of the principal
speakers, OF the evening. Dr.. w. w.
Ward, Albert Rothery. Leonard Rodgers.
A. NJ. sorenson and A. B. cavett also
made speeches fitting the occasions
E T. Nelson was awarded q finely
penned certificate for his excellent work
as student in the writing class, and
permanent membership cards were pre-
scented to A. b Rodgers. Z 7. Nelson.
Alexander schnocr and Raymond Clarity
as members Of the students council a
body OF students picked to manage asso-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-28
,Mdmzmzm Z22,Me

Butwe areconfdentth they willregardl9l2
Stoddard- Daytons as the most extraordinary
values ever offered in QUALITY CARS.
The lines of all the body designs tend
toward extreme simplicity. The effect is
striking. The use of running-board tool
boxes does away with all unsightly battery
boxes, gas tanks, etc., that mar the appear
ance of the usual car. Neatness and SIM
plicity are carried to still further impress
sive state by removing from the dash every
thing except the gasolene and oil pressure
gauges and the small cover of the COIL
The forward part of the bodies has
been widened considerably, giving ample
space for the working of control and brake
levers inside the body. The front seats of
the "Knight" and "Saybrook" Touring cars
and Torpedo models are adjustable forward
and back, to accommodate drivers of various
leg-lengths who have found no car that
exactly fitted them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-28

citation social affairs OF the students Of
the various classes.
There was music by Mr.. Morey and \
splendid serving Of refreshments. spiced
with q cartooning stunt by Mr.. Schnoor.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-28
Wa. Money Lender.


He went TO Chicago and engaged In
the real estate and money-lendlng bust
ness. He handled large tracts Of land
for corporations and private individuals
and sold more than 100000 acres Of land
In Illinois alone. In seventeen years he
loaned upward of s2O.0o.ooo for capitalists
who employed him as their agent But
In ISL his own business has assumed such
proportions that he was obliged to give
II his exclusive attention. A firm be-
lever In the ultimate prosperity Of Chi
cago he bought city property freely dur.
ing that period OF depression following
the panic Of 1873 and carried II until the
rise In values Melted him an enormous
profit on his original Investment
When the financial condition Of Chi
cago was at the lowest ebb DR.. Pearsons
rendered valuable services TO the city by
actually saving the credit and reputation
FLOR honesty OF the city. Elected alder
man from the First ward, Or. Pearsons
was appointed chairman of the finance
committee. He found the city treasury
empty. depleted by acts OF great extrava-
gance. The city's Indebtedness was
greatly In excess OF the constitutional
limit and to meet the demands upon IL
the city had issued certificates. the legal
lily Of which was disputed in the courts
Many OF these certificates had been taken
by eastern bankers ana otner capitalists
who became alarmed at the situation.