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Suggested Exposure of the Tunnel Railway at the English End
So That the English Could Disable 1t in Wartime
BY Firing on 1t.

The piston-like action of the
trains will do much to ventilate the
tunnel, but ducts will also be built
to carry fresh air to the midway
part.
Sidings, express stations and other
details of construction have already
been mapped out.
The passage of the tunnel will oc-
cupy about half an hour, while the
present water passage takes about
two hours and a half. A man will
be able to leave London at s o'clock
in the morning and be in Paris at
o'clock in the afternoon.
The building of the tunnel will
certainly be followed by great in
crease of travel between England
and the Continent At present only
100000 persons year cross the
water from England to all the Chan
mel ports, while between France and
Germany, where there is no water
to cross, the annual number of pas
sengers is 100000. Americans
visiting Europe will find their trav-
cling made much pleasanter by the
elimination of the Channel passage.
1t has been estimated that the
work will cost about $S0,000,000, and
that it will yield a net revenue of
$5,50O,OO0 a year. 1t will, therefore,
be quite profitable considering its
magnitude and permanence as an
the passengers now crossing would
use the tunnel, and this would
give gross revenue of S3,250,000,
counting the fare at $3.50 a trip.
The number of passengers would
increase year by year. Freight and
other income would bring $4,000,OOO
more Working expenses are calcu-
lated at $2,200,000 year.
When we consider that this enter.
prise will put the 100000 people
of Great Britain into direct land
communication with Europe and
Asia, it seems astonishing that 1t has
not been carried out before this.
G
was formed for its construction. It
was then supported by Queen Vic
toria's husband, the Prince Consort,
by many Englishmen, and by the
vast majority of Frenchmen and
other foreigners who thought about
it at all
The plan, however. was vetoed by
the British Government for reasons
connected with national defense. 1t
was believed that in case of war the
English end of the tunnel might be
seized by surprise landing party
and the tunnel then used to carry
the nuge army OIL france into Eng
land defended only by a small reg
ular army.
Now conditions have changed COM
pletely. France, at the other end of
the tunnel, is very friendly to Eng.
land and seems likely to remain SO
for self protection. When the tunnel
was first proposed England depend
ed chiefly on her navy for defense,
and possessed a navy which was not
approached by any other country.
To-day Germany has a navy which
rivals that of England, and threatens
to surpass it. If England lost com
mand of the sea in time of war it
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would be great advantage to have
a tunnel by which the friendly army
of France could be brought into the
country and employed in it's defense.
Furthermore, the invention of
aeroplanes and dirigible balloons has
done much to destroy the military
isolation which the sea formerly
gave to England 1t is admitted
that the power of attack by this arm
will constantly increase.
The greatest advantage of the
tunnel to England in case of war,
however, would be its usefulness in
bringing food supplies into the
country The British population
depends for existence on food inn
ported into the country from abroad.
England does not contain more than
sufficient food at ordinary times to
support the population for more
than two months.
In time of war, therefore. the
British navy must concentrate all
its force on preventing the enemy
from cutting off the ocean commerce
of England. But If the tunnel ex-
listed, food supplies could be brought
in from friendly country, and the
navy could be employed for a dis.
tant attack instead of being tied up
in the work of protecting the trade
routes
All these considerations have final.
ly broken down the old British preju'
dice against the unquestionably USE
full and feasible Channel tunnel. IL
has been ascertained that the great
majority of members of Parliament
are in favor of the tunnel. The law
has not yet been presented to them,
but the promoters of the tunnel are
justified in regarding it's passage as
certain.
Even though the dangers of inva-
sion by the tunnel have been les
sened, there will be ample means
provided for its defense. At the
English end section of the tunnel
will consist of a concrete valve
which can be turned by hydraulic
turntable mechanism so as to block
the passage. Then there will be
mechanism for flooding the tunnel.
Each of these mechanisms will be
In command of a separate military
officer. In addition there will be
batteries commanding the mouth Of
the tunnel.
With all these defenses, 1t is CON
sidered certain that an enemy could
not Invade England by making an
initial attack through the tunnel
The only possible method would be
to make surprise night attack by
air and sea upon the English end OF
the tunnel. If the assailants sue
ceeded in Selling the blocking
mechanisms before they were put
in operation it would be possible to
push 10000 troops with field guns
through the tunnel in six hours.
This force would hold the ada
cent country against the English
army, while any desired force with
full supplies was transported
through the tunnel. The possibility
Of such an attack is too remote I'd
weigh against the advantages of the
tunnal
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to draw the attention of mankind to
the greatest and most profound bust
ness of all-the saving of mems
souls.
When l took charge of the Ep-
worth Methodist Episcopal Church
at Whitestone, Long Island, | found
the audiences smaller than they
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vide for drainage. At each Of the
low points near shore a collecting
basin will be placed into which the
drainage water will flow by gravity,
and from which it can be removed
by pumps.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-12

weights available TO box two rounds
with kitchie every afternoon and even
ing, aud some spirited little bouts havo
come off al the Empress. Shraeder every
time he has been on, tears in at lively
clip and the exhibition of clever boxing,
ducking and guarding that ensues is
alone worth Empress attendance. Ritch'
ie IS a marvel Of quickness and agility
and his foot work is wonderful
Taken altogether, the appearance Of
tho champion is one of the most unusual
treats any vaudeville theater has Of
fered locally.
The bill is full Of other good things,
however, and among them is Dale and
Boyle, two entertainers who sing and
dance spleDdidly and whose act is smart
and snappy from first TO last,
Tho Three Stanleys have won every
audience that has witnessed their per
Torrance and the two men aud the girl
form IL trio of performers whose work
is far above the average in their line.
Leonard Martinek and his rag doll
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TT HE new bill at the orphenm which
opens for weeks run com
mencing todsy's matinee. car
ries strong list OF popular en-
tcrtainers. Heading this talented ag-
gregatiou Of performers comes Harry
Gilfoi!, tho familiar but always wei
como character impersonator In his
capable creation OF "Baron Sands, -
ne hus popularized his idea OF the man
about town 10 such an extent that he
is frequently referred 20 as orc Of the
foremost character actors,
During the period Of the Hoyt farces,
sketches we're invariably written for
Mr.. GilfoiI and he remained under the
Hoyt direction for seventeen years
playing in practically every one Of the
farces turned ont by that famous au
producer. In recent years Mr.. Gil
foil has altcrnatcd between vaudeville
and musical comedy. using "Baron
Sands for the former. In his satire
OF gay old age, Mr.. Gilfoil as Baron
Sands has supposedly just returned
from circus and much OF the fun is
derived from his clever impersopations
Of the meuagerie.
An octctte of splendid grand opera
voices aud wealth OF the most charm
ing grand opera selections VIII make
The Tlorentinc Singers one Of the
most pretentious musical numbers Of
the season Marion Littleheld, q glor-
ious voiced coptralto and very comely
woman. is the star Of the aggregation.
\ special set is carried and effective
costumes make the act most pleasing to
look upon. The admirable taste used
in the choice Of numbers shows to the
best advantage the excellent voices
four male aud four female. They have
most extensive repertoire and change
their selections several times during the
week.
Every now and then there comes to
the vaudeville stage a man or woman
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-12

knew no writer Of greater popularity
fhan George Randolph Chester, author
of Get-Rich- Quick-Walliugford, - aud
when it is stated that George NJ. Cohau
Is the one who dramatized the stories,
it is unnecessary TO comment further on
what may we'll be anticipated from the
coming week g production.
To the genial, shrewd aud money.
making master-fal5ir, 7. Rufus, Of the
Chester pen, Mr.. Cohan has given lines,
situations and climaxes that make Of
tho play one OF the most popular hits
the stage OF this country has known in
ten years.
Through his personal friendship with
Mr.. Cohan and the payment of au enor-
nous royalty. Mr.. Kelly secured Get
Rich Quick Wallingford for this city
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who from the very outset wins favor
and adds TO that popular form Of amuSe-
mept. In search for new material. the
managers not frequently have the pleas
urc Of making those finds" The re-
cent and most emphatic success Of this
sort is charming Carrie Reynolds. Sbe
is a singer aud dancer, who asks no
odds from any one but skips out and
dainty and refreshing 10 listen TO as
her presence is 10 look upon, and that
is saving "A good deal.
Among the opening dav happenings
at any vaudeville theater there is usual
VI food for the humorist and il Is at
this time and in Il theater green room
that VIII N. Cressy has found materia
for a new sketch for O 'Brien Havel and
company o 'Brien Havel IS a well
known and favorite comedian and he
has never been better equipped than IN
the clever and pretty little Miss Va
leska.
I'd Morton is singing comedian.
His comedy il new. bright and crisp.
His voice has quality and range and
his songs. most Of them. written by him
self. are distinctive. Mr. Morton 3 ad-
vance agent has been the phonograph.
FL is widely known in vaudeville. but
between seasons he sings into pbono-
graphs and this music keeps his name
and An idea Of the quality Of his voice
continuously before the public.
The sensational speed with which
they accomplish the most daring trapeze
feats has placed the Flving Martins in
n class By themselves These two husky
Young men appear 10 be flirting with
the widest risks iu every trick, but
their every move is perfect and only un-
firing practice has given them the con-
fdence 70 60 through their thrilling
routine.
Dressed as Roman gladiators the Tus.
cano Brothers give picturesque and
hazardous exhibition OF battle Ak Jug.
Cling. The two boys are skilled in ali
| phases Of lugclery. hut in the manipu.
ALTON OF the Keen edged battle ak they
| are unsurpassed. Their act is unique
and deserves the HIGHEST approval
The Animated Weekly includes num-
ber Of very interesting current events
| such as shopping center- of New York
launching At Camden. disastrous hotel
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nehilI. Jr, and George W. Barnum. aud
has been rewritten upto.date with AZ
American atmosphere aud with u com
pany of versatile players iu whose
hands the parts allotted them Will be
capa bly, presented. Miss Julia Morton,
who assumes the title role of 1.-The Girl
from Tollio,' is well known as one ot
America S foremost leading ladies, and
her portrayal Of the wlDsome widow Is
said to be one Of the features Of the
attraction. II is y we'll known fact
that farces are written for the express
purpose of clicitipg tDn and mcrrinent,
and il can safely be said Shat The
Girl from Toxic viii evoke more cen
uine laughter and up!oarious fun than
- Seven Days
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ALILO GASPARRI. the dramatic
A tenor who is supporting Nine,
NJ calve on her present tour, is a
young Italian of striking stage
appearance IIo began his career on
che stage as an actor in dramatic roles.
but nine years ago on the advice OF
some eminent musicians who heard MIN
sing, he adopted the opcratic stage. lu
that short time he bas appeared With
great success IN the principal opera
houses 81 Italy, France Russia, Aus.
tria, Greece, Auerics, Australia. New
Zealand. India, China, etc, creating in
some important opera houses the parts
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-12

open the bill with u novelty act from
London and the Enghshman is thor
oughly familiar with the tricks Of his
trade. Mr.. Considine personally en-,
gagged Martinel5 for his ability TO get
the laughs and the act is a hcadliner by
itself.
Davey, DeMusey aud Getsey know ex.
actlv where TO start and when to stop
in their comedy work and the three
artists sing and dance in way that
is new to Salt Lakers.
Hymau Adler and his company pre-,
sent " The Miscr' 5 Dream. The sketch
IS The latest success of this eminent He
brew actor and with him are Daisy
Stemplc and Merlin Valentine, two very
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before it has been released for produc-
lIon IN the east, aud the staging Mr..
hclly has gwen it will make rne scrio-
comic one or the most notable theatrical
events OF the entire year locally.
1he play is today the record success
OF the iasJ two seasons and In the title
role the Colonial j star fndS part that
should ut him hike the proverolal glove.
ne is so perfectly adapted to the role
and is so anxious TO score in It's por-
trayal that a most unusual characterlza-
t1on is looked Tor tonight from Mr.
Kelly.
There is a peculiar coincidence con
nected with the appearance OF Mr..
Kelly in the title role of tho Conan
dramatization. 1T WAS Mr.. Kelly whom
Mr.. Cohan personally selected two ycors
ago as the actor to play Wallingtord
IN the New York production aud Cohan
wired MIR. Kelly in London asking bin
If he would take the role. The stock
star WAS then in Italy and when he re-
turned TO London and found the Cohan
cablegram it was too late TO reach
New York in time for appearance.
His characterization AT the Colonial
tonight and the ensuing week will be
his first actual appearance in the Wal,
liugford part.
Mr.. Chester's most popular Wallne-
ford story was that dealing with the
prospective establishment OF = manu-
Featuring plant at Ba.tIesburg. lu.. 10
turn out carpet tacks covered with
cloth. and this is the story that Mr..
Cohan has dramatized. The combiua-
ton Of the Chester wit and money-mak-
ing schemes and Mr.. Cohau S uncqualed
ability 10 put snap and ginger into
show, both III words and actions, could
hardly be cYcel!ed aud all that will be
needed at the Colonial TO complete the
triangle of interest viii be Mr.. Kelly S
impersonation OF the aet-rich-quick ar.
tist who has become almost a national
character.
Following closely The lines Of the or.
iaiual New York show Mr. Kelly has
spent hundreds Of dollars in preparing
The piece for the ensuing engagement at
the Colonial and the four acts that rep.
resent the Office of The Palace hotel at
BatteIsburg. Wallingford apartments
in The same PLACE, ,Wallingtord 5 Office
i'm the Battles building and the exterior
of the Walliugford home in Battlcsburg
Will all he faithfully produced.
The action of the play Introduces all
the characters made famous in the Ches-
ter story and in addition one or two Of
MI Cohan 8 own creations in the small
town character lUc,
Fvcrythiug considered thera can be
little question but that - Get-Rich-Q Quick
Wallingford will be one Of the most
artistic attractions OF the Kelly engage
ment at the Colonial and one of the best
plavs Of the month about town.
Tickets have been an sale for two
weeks for "'Get. Ricb.Quick Walling
ford and the advance sale has been
phenomenal. Mr.. Kelly is already as
sured os heavy business and matmces
will be given as usual on THURSDAY aud
SATURDAY. afternoons.
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of Cavaradossi in "La Tosca -: Pink
ertou in ''Mme. Butterfly; Poirito in
the opera "Cabrcra - Of Maestro Du-
pont, etc.
His repertoire, besides the above
mentioned roles, includes La BOHEMIA,
Manon Lescault, ]. Pagliacci, Cayyal-
leria Rusticana. Mephistotaics. la Glo'
conda, Werther, Fedora, La Trayista,
Rigoletto, Aida. Trovatore, etc.
Salt Lake will have an opportunity
to SEQ this Italian Apollo and hear his
beautiful voice. as he appears With
Nine. Calve at the Salt Lake thoatcr ou
January %. He will be heard in solos
from his favorite roles, and IN duets
with the glorious star.
a MONG the attractions booked for
" the Salt Lake theater is the
~ farce, ''The Girl from Toxic, -
which makes its initial per-
formance January 81. IL is an adap,
tation from the German by Frank Tan
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-12

- ULLIYAN s CONSIDTNE scored
one cf the biggest hits Of the
< present season Of vaudeville
when they secured Willie Bitch.
lie, champion lightweight Of tao world,
as n special attraction for the circnij,
and this week aS the Empress the game
little fighter who has won his way 10
the top Of tire ligb swcight class so spec
tacularly IS pcor!3g = great headliuez
for the current show.
Packed houses have erected the bin
at every performance and Ritchie is
the center Of Iatcre5;. 1t is the Grst
time champion Of any class has been
here in vaudeville and Ritchie 5 record
is so clean and his methods have been
80 fair and square iu and out Of the
ring that he is favorije with sport
lovers. y peculiar feature of his ap.
pearancc j. the interest the feminine
portion Of Empress ludierces have mar
ifested II his act:
Billy Nolan, Richie : manager, is
with him aud announces the little 6ght.
er, The hrst pari of tho act consists
gast fight o. LAST riGuE.giylHg day in
San Francisco. when Hltchie won the
championship. Richie then skips the
rope and shadow boxes for the
honse.
Manager Sutton has arranged for Al
Shraeder or one of the other local light
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aud the rest of the principals and tha
chorus will be seen iii big medley o'
new songs, ensembles and stage PIG
lures.
The biggest feature of the week end,
for the Garrick is the chorus slris,
contest on Friday nights. Three. ~
these have been held, and to daie
Tbelma Goodwin has won most OF rne
prizes. The girls are required to per
form separately after each show fTi,
day evenings, and tho audience awaIon
the prize TO the best among them. Ine
rivalry is fast and furious, and fns
new girls who have Joined the com
pany will BIZ seen for the hrst umo
next Friday night in the contests
The order Of performances at spv
Garrick calls for matinees Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday and two pe',
formsnceg each night,
The musical numbers OF 'Tnsyl
Loved a Lassie' will include The open.
ing chorus BY the entire COMPANY
Then will come Halle Mannfugs sons,
Somebody's Coming to Town, ~
which she will have the chorus to nelH
her. Ben Boyd and the chorus ~ w.
sine Railroad Rag and pa1s,es n,:sy
Noon will render "Cuddle ana liz bs
10 Me > one OF the newest hlts 10 ~.
secured by Nr. Curtis. 49,, ID
ssThat's Why We Wear KITS
Lew Dunbar's song. and Margsie
Manners and the chorus VIII S'"s
"Goudbve Everybody. ,.,;pcI
Paisley Noon wiz sing "A bagss.pI
sercnad5 =; ard this. with the n9ss e
chorus bv the comrany, viii compss,ss 1s,s
most Of tho musical end of the ne
show.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-12

IND vou ever realize how much
meaning there is in the ordinary
expression, "Make good!' Bud
Fisher, cartoonist on the New
\ ork American staff, conceived the idea
OF two eccentric characters whom he
called Mutt aud JEFF = At first tho
pictures created but little comment, but
like wine, they improved with age.
Soon the pictures began to attract the
attention of the children, then grown
up folks became interested, then doc
tors. Iawycrs. brokers. and professional
men of all sorts found themselves IN
'cousciouslv opening their newspaper at
,bc funny page 10 sec what new stunt
Mutt aud JEFF wcro UP To. II prac-
ticslly became r disease until not only
New York, but the eutire country kept
tab on MUTT and JEFF - and Fisher s
idea Was proclaimed the most success
fUl cartoon series IN the history IF
journalism.
The father Of successful cartoon plays
began 10 sit up and take notice. Quiet
Iy securing the rights for tbe stage 10
Mutt aud Jeff. he bad suitable
book and music written, rebeaTsed four
coupa anies OF forty.tive people each and
s"nt them forth to reap the benefit Of
the most lTeIlepJUUS advertising pl2 Y
ever had al tie hands of the new pa
pers of America. calling bis piece
Mutt aud .Tci'.
Not oulv because Of tie great aGycr-
ising derived from the cartoons th"m.
selves, but from the fact that Gus Hill
produced real show and provided a
company Of capable people. has this
now famous musical comedy swept tho
country like wiiihre. PLAYING 10 the
greatest business Of any offering Of its
Bind in the histo@v Of American theat-
ricals Mutt and lea comes TO the
Salt Lake thnaior for three nights and
Wed1eSiav matinee.
Theatergocr- should see The play for
themselves and determine whether or
not IL deserves the immense success il
enjoys. The Wednesday matipce will
begin ~ $50 tc accommodate the chill
dren who want 10 see the play. and the
prices haye been placed within the
rcacb ot all--2j and 80 cents. with Il
25-c"nt rate for children under II. any
where N the tbcatcr.
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TT has been many seasons since SpI
\ Lake has been given as epterta,>
| ing musical treat as Allen CurA
is providing at the Garrick v;t
his company OF show girls, prim
donnas and comedians.
The chorus numbers some Of a
prettiest and clcvcrcst girls seen ba,
III months, and the wealth Of cosium.
provided for the shows, the new mus
and the snap and ginger OF the actio
of the comedies, rs Mr.. Curtis prcsep|
them, has made the Garrick a vei
popular playhouse with theater. COD
the past three weeks
The new show is on al the theate
and for the fourth attraction Mr.. Curt
is Offering his latest New York sucecs
"ThcY Loved n LassIe.
There IS more OF plot than d
other shows have had, and vet Il
story isn't deep enough to interfal
with the singing and dancing ap
comedy efforts Of the principaIs an
chorus.
Tho "Houey Girl" chorus ha. bee
increased by four girls, who have com
on from Chicago, aud who are q,
ceedingly pretty and young.
The plot of ''They Loved a Lassie
hinges on the love making Of IN
married men who try to make love
the same girl. Their wives mako thin
just as hot as they can for the tv
faithless spouses. The bonnie lit
lass who causes all the trouble is Els
lie Manning, the dainty soubrette
the Curtis company.
Lew Dunbar aud Bud Duncan w
play the husbands, and Margaret Ma
ners and Eva Martel!a, the wives. B'
Boyd and Paisley Noon have new rols