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The Washington times., 1913-06-29
WOULD PUT. SINGING
on STANDARD BASIS
Movement to Test Abilities Of
Musicians Started by Lead
ers in New York.

"A movement to standardixe singing
and to Offset the charge often made
that voices are ruined by inexpert
instruction. has been started by num-
ber Of eminent musicians, critics, and
boarG has been created, which conduct
ed comprehensive test OF the abili-
ties Of professional and student sing
ers In Rumsord Hall recently. As the
result OF the examination. the highest
honor. State diploma Of graduation.
was awarded to Miss Emma c. Nagel,
Of Boston. Fourteen others received
certificates.
Anthony Dubois, director of the
Boston Opera Company. was one OF
the eleven examiners. The otherR IN
cluded Gustav Becker. former presi-
dent Of the New York State Music
Teachers' Association; Edward Berge,
president Of the Fraternity Of Mu-
sicians: DR.. A. 8. Biumgarten. special
iet In respiratory organs; Charles
d, Albert. symphony director; Mrs
Julian Edwards, former opera singer
M. Halperson. critic Of the New York
"Staats-Zeitung;" M H. Hanson. man.
aSer; DR.. Joseph Kennelck. throat
specialist. and representatives Of "Mu.
sicai America" and "The Musical
The New York state regents have
granted charters to the ZiegIer Instr
Institutions of vocal Instruction. en-
abiing them to award diplomas and GER
tifcates Of official value. Examinar
tiors are to be held yearly In public
In Rumford Hall. and all singers are
eligible to take part
The second public recital Of the pupils
Of Miss Marie McCourt, OF the Pe4-
body Conservatory Of Music. Baltimore.
was given at the washington Club iast
Thursdsy Mr. E%Sy EuSyis RStssr n,,nIa sCpIssU Tere
heard: DeMova king. Helen sebastian.
Assunti Sari, Marguerite McDonouYh.
Mary Rem, Ruth King. Katherine
Bromley, Lillian Lewis. Thomas Brom:
ley Mary Menni, Msnnix E,si 1qma Kefer
and Mrs. Clarence Rackey.
A recital for intermediate examination
was given Friday at the washington
College Of Music by the Misses Brad
ley. Latus and REYNOLDS. q %asas the thass S,ass
pupils have completed the intermediate
grade.
The pupils Of Mary Upton Talbot
have been ne8TQ IN IeCltoi ~ Suc Wocu>
ineton Club. The following appeared: I:
Misses Lydia Shepard. Harr. Ciapp.
Wilbur, Elliot, Berkeley. Gordon, Davis,
Hane, Carman, and Elizabeth Clapp,
Del Sullivan also was heard.
The pupils Of Mn. Ebert-Stierlin gave
their annual recital Friday at the
studio in the Plaza. Warrington circle,
Mrs. stieriin was assisted by Miss Alma
Bender and Mrs. Judson. pianists. and
Andre Dumaine and Wade H. Rabbit,
yiolinists.
Miss Katherine McNeal, who has Late
II returned from q year 0f study In
Berlin. u giving . berries Of rectta1s At
her home, Of which q performances last
Thursday was the first. Miss McNeal
was assisted by Miss Root. soprano. and
Charles Frailey. sviolinist.
Pupils Of William ]. Oates were heard
in recital In the English Lutheran
Church on Friday evening. Selections
were contributed by members Of Mr..
Oates orchestral school.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
In M|zzOURA' IS
PEAY At CO[UMB|A
Van Buren Has Part That Nat
Goodwin Created, Jim Rad
burn, Sheriff.

With sparks flying from a real forge
In a typical Missouri blacksmith shop
and other realistic setting that add to
the local coloring Of the scenes, Au-
gnstus Thomas memorable four a.t
drama, In Mizzoura,' will be pre-
sented at the Columbia Theater this
week by the Columbia Players.
Upon the shoulders of A H. VAN
Buren, Will fall the mantle of Nat C.
Goodwin. who created the role of Jim
Radburn. the big-hearted sheriff of
PIKE county-a character that is as
picturesque as it is full of dramatic
ambitions Of two rugged characters of
the middle West-Radburn and Joe
vernon. a brawny blacksmith, VINO as
pres TO seat in the legislature.
George w. Barber has been cast as
vernon His daughter, Kate. has re-
turned home from a seminary. where
sne has completed her education, only
10 find that she Is ashamed of the
old folks and their home surroundings,
ana longs for the excitement of the
greater world.
Working upon these longings, a
stranger named Travers, all but induces
her to elope with him, when he is iden-
rfied as train robber for whose arrest
large reward has been offered. After
shooting a Pinkerton detective, he is
cornered by Radburn, who previously
had sent In his resignation as sheriff
Radburn is dissuaded by Kate from
placing him under arrest, and finally
gives him his horse in order that he
may get away.
The horse is recognized near the
state border and Travers detained un-
til Radburn wires them to release the
man as ne had given him the horse.
All ends happily, however. with Rad
burn reelected sheriff. Vernon a mem
Der OF the legislature. and the wedding
day set for the two lovers
Helen Holmes VIII appear as Kate;
Dorothy Bernard as her sister Liz beth,
and Carrie Thatcher as Mrs. Vernon.
Jessie Glendinning will play Radburn' s
sister. Emily Willard Robertson.
Travers; John NJ. Kline. Colonel Boil
linger; Craig Weston, Bill Scriber. the
stage driver: Everett Butterfield. the
express messenger. Sam Fowler; STAN
ley James. Dave. the blacksmith's help
er; c. W. Vance. the darky; Arthur
Ritchie. Kelly. and John Ellis, a coun-
t-y 10y.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
THE TALKER' next
0FFER|NGAT POLLS
Tells Story Of How Married
Woman's Wrong Attitude
MisIeads Young Girl.

The Talker." by Marion Fairfax.
which is to be presented at Polls this
week, has for its central theme the
harmful effects produced upon the i'm
questionable mind OF young girl by
the reckless talk Of a married woman,
whose attitude is essentially a pose.
The wife, craving for more excitement,
has fallen into the error of taking the
stern fact that life Is made up OF work.
ing hard to get enough to eat and keep
roof over ones head as q personal
grievance.
Not having children to keep her busy,
Mrs. Lenox arrives at state OF mind
where disgust with the ordinary round
of duties and obligations becomes the
tenant OF her mind during the entire
day. She persuades herself that she was
mad. for a higher sphere, far above the
plane occupied by her husband. who is
solely devoted to his task as a bread
winner. which he finds takes the best, Of
his energies. Just at this stage there
comes upon the scene Holiister. who.
although he does not appear on the
program. Is conveyed to the audience
as an unreifable sort OF man, making
plenty Of money, and spending II
lavishiy for his own gratiication.
Although he IL married. he pretends
to sympathixe with Mrs. Lenox, but
sees that she is in reality devoted to
her home and husband She Is only
talking" and he encourages her to
talk. taking advantage Of the footing
thereby gained in the Lenox home 20
work upon the susceptibility of Ruth,
her sister-in-law, a young girl whom he
has marked out for. his prey. Just as
Harry Lenox. her husband, is upbraid-
ing her for encouraging Hollister, while
she makes light of the matter. the
terrible news is brought that Ruth,
Harry's sister. has eloped with the very
ms IN a
a binding, soaring moment. remorse and
anguish come upon Kate, as she realizes
that by her idle words she has poisoned
the mind of the young girl entrusted to
her charge, and led her to accept as real
the views which she herself would
never have acted upon.
Then follow numerous complications.
though the story ends logically and with
a satisfying denouement said to be vital
and of absorbing interest.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
Music Pupils to Give
Annual Spring Concert

The annual spring concert by the pu-
pills Of Mrs. NJ. r. Waldecker will be
held atcarroll Institute Hall tomorrow
night at 8 o'clock. Selections will be
given by the Weber Orchestra. e. o.
Weber. director; Miss. Media Waldecker.
pianist Miss Helen White. soprano; T.
E. Boyer. tenor, and Ralph. Coleman,
tenor.
The program will include selections by
the Misses Ruth Sykes, Julia Levy,
Florence Maitland. Rosily Krick. Anna
G.. Bakersmfth, Sarah Ruchlater, A. G.
Bakersmith, Frances sylvester. Minnie
Schoenthal, H. ]. Cook. Isabelle c.
Crosby. Gertrude Bornet, and Irene
Cole, pupils of Mrs. Waldecker. Medals
and diplomas will be presented by Isaac
Cans.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
my. WIFE" BOOKED
FOR THE COLUMBIA
Revival Of Success in Which
John Drew and Billie Burke
Created Roles.

Two of the best parts ever played by
John Drew and Billie Burke win fall to
the lot of A. H. vanBureni and Helen
Holmes Holm next ext week a. the Columbia
will present a revival Of the Empire
Theater success, MY wffe." The play
was originally presented in Paris under
the title Of Josette Ma Femme" and in
the height Of its success was given q
London presentation. The authors were
Gavault and Charray. It was trans
lated and adapted to the American stage
by Michael Morton. and II IL this version
the Columbia Players win use. The
story of MY Wife" Is one Of the pref
stage and the play cannot fail to appeal
strongly to the Columbia clientele.
Man and Superman," by Bernard
shaw, will be the next weeks offering
at Polls. There 10 no more exhileraf-
ing or profitable sport than chastng the
paradoxes Of Man and Superman" to
their conclusion. Whatever the leaps,
the hazards. or the shocks. the exer-
else is healthful and. productive Of
been mental inertia before.
Man and Superman'' was played re-
Gently in Washington by the English
actor, Robert Lorraine, and this win be
its first stock presentation. This play
Miss Jewel and NJ. Mackay. and viii
engage. the services Of the entire con1-
pany.
The Cosmos Theater bill next week
will include the Four Melody Monarchs
and a Maid in big offering of song
and piano selections from the realm
of vaudeville; the "Old- Town Min
strels," Coakley. Mcbride and Milo In
their splendid .blackface Offering; the
Four Banta Brothers, in musical
specially; Jack Mason and Vinie Dutiel,
noted New York entertainers In cab
aret features, introducing new songs,
new dances and a new line Of laugh
able reparte0, and Eileen" q dainty
little Irish songstress.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
COSMOS.

The Water Nymphs' Carnival" fea-
turing seven girls in plain and fancy
diving and other aquatic features, will
be the big attraction at the Cosmos
Theater this week. This is the same
act that packed the Cosmos to the doors
during an engagement earlier in the
season. and 1t is said to be greatly i'm
proved since its appearance
In addition to the big feature, there
VIII be diving contest exclusively for
boys Thursday evening. and one ex-
clusively for girls Friday evening. for
each OF which the management offers
q handsome silver loving cup as a
prize
supplementing the aquatic attraction
VIII be varied bill of vaudeville, in
Guiding Charles Thompson, the English
comedy juggler, in unique and enter
tatnfng act; Bert Lennon, the comedian
and character impersonator. whose
changes win be made on me stage in
view of the audience Kelly and Gal
yin. The wop and the Dude" in an Of
fertng Of eccentric song. chaff, !. and
striking comedy: Allen and Clark. old
timers. In -Befoh de wah" minstrelsy;
Broderick and Crawford, in dainty
songs and dances. with the Pathe
Weekly Review and a series OF comedy
photoplays.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
AIfonzo Zelaya Will
Appear in Concert Here

Alfonzo Zelaya, son of the former
President of Nicaragua. and celebrated
in this country and Europe as pianist,
will appear in Washington next We'd
nesday evening at a concert in Stu1io
Hall. 1913 Connecticut avenue, for the
benefit of the Theosophical Society in
Washington. Den Ieiaya is on his way
East, having just finished a concert
tour thas took him all through the
Pacific coast region. He will come to
Washington Greet from Chicago, and
will remain here about a week before
proceeding to New York.
The concert will be under the direc-
tipn of DIR. w. w. Baker, of this city,
whose daughter and Don Zelaya were
married several years ago. Mrs. Zelaya
is now in this city with her father, but
will accompany her husband when he
goes on to New York.
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
Forbes Robertson's
Souvenirs Given Out

An artistic souvenir of Forbes Robert
sons farewell engagement in London
has been sent out ny Percy Burt ,n,
general manager for Sir Johnston
Forbes Robertson. in a collection of pic
lures which show this actor in the
roles IN which he has become familiar
TO theatergoers. These include Hamlet.
Lancelot. Buckingham, Orlando, Leon
ties. Romeo. Claudio, Othello, Macbeth,
Caesar. Shylock. Constantin In For the
Crown" Dick Hedlar In The Light
That Failed" as well as reproduction
of the painting of Sir Johnston Forbes
Robertson by George Harcourt, the
marble bust by Emil Fuchs, and fac
simile of the Riviere portrait of Lady
Forbes Robertson. The set Of pictures
Is handsomely mounted and inc,osed in
an artistic cover
The Washington times., 1913-06-29
"Romance" Coming Here.

One of the notable dramatic attrac-
lions to be seen here the coming sea-
son will be Messrs. Shubert's production
of Edward She,dons latest play, ''Ro-
nance" which has just closed long
season at Maxine EIliott's Theater,
New York. This is the play which
created so much comment on account
of the dramatic love story detailed.
as the chief figures are an Episcopal
paiian clergyman and an opera singer.
Mr.. Sheldon modestly asserts that
Romance" In his opinion, is the best
play he has ever done. Theatergoers,
OF course. will recall his Salvation
Nell" THE Boss" and THE Niger"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23
Sec0Nd Wmd-- Wkat Causes IT.

effort OF the heart and lungs 10 caIch
up with the requirements causes heavy
breathing and pounding OF blood
through the veins. AS soon as the
proper adjustment OF breathing ana
heart beat 10 the demands upon them
has been accomplished. then, in the
normal man. the difficulty or pain, as
IL often is, becomes very much reduc-
ed
OF course, this was what was guess
ed at before the London doctors made
their Investigations But what they
learned which was not guessed was
that the second wind comes 10 per-
son who is unframed as readily as 10
one who has trained. The only neces-
sity being that the person must be
absolutely normal physically. II the
person has anything the matter with
him he does not acquire second wind
at all and In many instances is over
come by his exertions.
The practice called warning up
which is INDUCED by baseball pitchers
is nothing more or less than the ac-
Quirement OF the second wind by a
gradual process OF increase in exertion
with each ball thrown. AS the base
ball pitcher calls upon certain distinct
muscles for the accomplishment OF his
work, in his case the muscles are sub
jected TO almost as much strain as the
heart and lungs. In proportion this
muscular strain is probably greater,
Therefore. he must approach the point
where he can put forth his very best
efforts as gradually as possible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23

What Is meant by second wind
There has been considerable discus
sion OF this subject during the past few
years among the medical fraternity.
and recently serious investigation OF
the subject, together with other phases
OF the effect OF prolonged exercise OF
the human body, by group OF London
doctors has resulted in some interest
ing discoveries.
The answer to the question OF the
second wind" is very simple one.
II Is simply the accommodation OF the
various sections OF the body 10 the UNI
usual calls made upon them. The
heart and the lungs are the parts that
are most affected. and 1t is the ADJUST
ment OF these organs TO the increased
eXerlions of the muscular system that
causes the relief from distress during
the course OF exercise. which has been
given the term OF sc ond wind. Every
body has experienced this relief-that
is, every normal man or woman has,
without knowing just why.
The matter of exercise calls into
play a number OF muscles that are not
ordinarily used and results in increas.
ing the temperature, the pulse and the
respiration. These calls are made up
on the various parts of the body sud
denly The muscles easily respond
or al least more easily than the other
parts. The heart and lungs. however,
experience something OF shock and
cannot be put To top speed ar once
just as II is impossible 10 start an
engine going full speed al once. The
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23

Speaker Clark has shown good
sense in composing his quarrel with
Mr.. Bryan There can be nothing
! more vain and futile than a political
feud
Mr.. Clark still complains that 1t is
beyond the power Of Mr.. Bryan or
anybody else Ito correct the injustice
that was done TO me at Baltimore"
But wherein was Mr. Clark victim
of anybody's injustice at Baltimore?
He chose to cast his political lot with
the bosses and reactionaries OF the
Democratic party. When the Issue
was fairly joined, the Murphys. the
Taggarts, the Sullivans, the Guffeys
and the Wall-st. Democracy all array
ed themselves under the Clark ban.
ner. II was Charles F. Murphy, boss
OF Tammany hall, who voted New
York's 80 delegates as unit and
gave Mr.. Clark the numerical major
ity in the convention which was ex-
pected to start the stampede and give
him the two-thirds' majority neces-
sary to the nomination.
Mr.. Clark was in very bad company,
and for this he has only himself and
his campaign managers to blame. In
cidentally II may be worth Mr..
Clark's while to ponder over the fact
that his most conspicuous journalistic
supporter has already repudiated the
Wilson administration because the
Democratic party Is carrying out its
pledges to reform the tariff. This lit
tie incident In itself may give Mr..
Clark q little clearer idea OF the char
acter of the forces that were back OF
him-forces that would have brought
about his defeat even II he had been
nominated, and that would have
wrecked his administration even II by
chance he had been elected.
This Is all ancient history, but the
speaker should understand that II he
has been victim of injustice II was
the injustice that he worked to him.
self In Misunderstanding the temper
of the American people and the char.
acter Of the issue that presented IT,
self to the Democratic party.
Mr.. Clark does we'll to let the dead
past bury It's dead. Worse men than
he have been nominated for presi-
dent, and better men have lost the
prize when II seemed securely In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23

Mr. Wilson's reported plan Of ban
isning all forms OF intoxicating liquors
from the White House during his ad-
ministratlon Is not an innovation. For
Rutherford b. Hayes did the same
thing AT the request OF his wife, and
started his regime at the White House
by having all the wine and liquor
glasses removed from the premises.
The wife OF the president was an
element in the administration and
placed herself beside her husband in
his official rank. Outside interference
she met with dignity and rebuke.
When a woman came with suggestions
az to the presidential housekeeping
Mrs. Hayes replied:
Madam. II Is my husband, not my.
self. who Is president | think that a
man who Is capable OF filing SO i'm
portant position. as believe my hus-
band to be, is quite competent to es-
tablish such rules as will obtain re-
spect In his house without calling on
members OF other households. / would
not offend you and | would not offend
Mr.. Hayes, who knows what IL due
his position, his family and himself
without any Interference OF others,
directly or through his wife"
This was a dignified position TO
take, but no other woman In the
White House ever exercised such pow
err over public affairs and such rigid
ity in domestic AFFAIRS. She not only
believed in and practiced total abstl-
hence from all intoxicating drinks, but
she determined that all who came
within the doors OF the national man.
sion should also abstain.
The secretary Of state declared II
was not according to the rules Of hos
pitality 10 invite the diplomatic corps
of their annual dinner and serve no
wines. He refused to consent to It,.
Mrs. Hayes would not yield the point
and as Is usually the case in such ar
fairs, a plan was devised to circum.
vent her. Oranges were prepared
filed with delicious frozen punch. Mrs.
Hayes and the uninitiated marveled
that this fruit was so extremely pop
ular, and was preferred above every
thing else on the menu. Unknown to
her, Roman punch was served at
every state dinner, the steward duly
instructed how to temper the potency
tor each guest. Those who partoOk
laughingly called 1t the life saving
station"
The name Of Mrs Hayes was herald
ed over the country as one who. sit
ting In the highest place, had set a
noble example for the world. She
was a devout follower OF religious
sect that frowned upon all forms or
amusement, so the billiard table was
removed from the house at her bid
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-23
White House Wine

ding. II her husband planned quie'
little game OF cards in his private
room, there sat his wife, more enter,
tanning and winsome than ever, full OF
interest I'm the domestic affairs or eaoh
guest.
Once a man ventured 10 remark
that he was afraid the party was de-
tanning her from the ladies and the
pleasant duties OF her station, but sh"
only smiled and declared with charm
ing sweetness that this was the hour
with her husband and any OF his inti-
mate friends who happened TO drop III.
The president yawned. and the guests
departed with the sweetest parting
benediction' from Mrs. Hayes.
A temperance crusader passing
through Pennsylvania village heard
that the postmistress was in the habit
Of attacking every man not teeto-
taller who came into the Office. For
this offensive meddling in the tempeg
ance movement she was about to be
superseded The crusader, relying on
a potent factor In the White House,
boldly telegraphed for stay OF pro-
ceedings. The story as he told II was
heard by Mrs. Hayes. And though the
order for removal was made at the
postofiice department the woman held
her job.
ONCE holders and office seekers Oft
en- played the hypocrite to ingratiate
themselves in the favor Of the devout
wife OF the president. Once winning II
by total abstinence. prayers and psalm
singing In her church they feared
neither president nor secretary OF
state One yOunp fallOw who knew
that he was not In good repute with
his superiors went regularly to church
and prayer meetings where Mrs
Hayes attended. He would look at
the Same song book with her and sing
with great enthusiasm. II worked
well and paid, the conscientious wo.
man never suspecting. There was 10
be little Official junketing down the
harbor In government vessel. Cards
were issued to those who were to
make up the party. This spotless
young man was designedly excluded,
He called upon Mrs. Hayes and casual
ly mentioned that he had no card.
"Oh. come and go with us and
card will not matter" said the gra-
cious woman.
His scheme was a success, but the
trip caused his ruin. He was invited
TO the mems cabin, where champagne
corks were being drawn and liquor
was flowing freely. unknown to Mrs.
Hayes. The young man INDUCED. In
a rather uncertain condition he ap-
peared In the presence OF Mrs. Hayes.
The next day letter OF dismissal lay
among his official papers-Kansas
City Star.