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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-16
STRENGTH OF ENGAGED

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PAflS, September - (S:5O -. NJ. -
II was generally anticipated to-day
that an ATTEMPT to stem the .ite Of
their rapid re.rea. would be made by
'hc. Germans after the allies had COM
PEELED them to retire defeated. from
the great field of battle to tho east of
Paris. where they had fought stubborn
~ for seven days and suffered enormous
losses.
Ii has been reyealed that British and
French aviators ran great risks fol-
lowing the rctrogradc movements OF
the German army. but succeeded In
gathering the information that the Ger
mans had erected field works at various
places along the northerp plateau be-
yond Rheims.
These works were intended by the
Germans for use in the event OF meet-
ing superior forces, aud being Obliged
to retire and reform.
IL is understood they left several
Continued on Second Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-16
ALLIED ARMIES IN CLOSE
CONTACT WITH GERMANS
Official Report Relates That Forward
Movement Continues Between the
Mcusc and Argonne.
no .BOMBARDMENT OF vERDUN
Although Germans Are Considerable
Distnnce Away and Likelihood uf
Return Is Remote, There Is No
Cessation in Preparing for Defense.

PARIS. September - Cl:li +. MD.--
An Official communication issued by the
French government tonight gives no
details from tie battle line except to
say that the allied armies are ir close
contact with the Germans everywher
and that the forward movement con-
unues between the Mcuse and Argorne
Tnc communication reads:
ION our left wing orr armies are in
close contact with the enemy on the
whole front from the heights north or
the River Ai3ne, west and south of
Rheims.
On tho centre QUIZ forward move
ment between the Argonne district and
the Mouse continues.
~ is absolutely untrue as has been
puhitshcd time and again by the Of
hcial Wolf Agency that the army of
the crown prince is besicging and bonn
harding Ncrdunc. This city never has
bcea attacked. Only the Fort OF
1roycn. which is not part of tho
Nerdun dcfcnscs. but protects tho
heights Of Meusc. had been bombarded
on several occasions
1T IS known that the violent at
tacKs of which il has been the objcc :
have not succeeded and that since
yesterday IL has been relieved.
There is nothing to report concern
ing the right wing"
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
Novel Office Equipment
Features Business Show

The last word in office equipment
and labor saving devices is on exhibit
in the big salesroom Of the Globe
Wernicke Company, 1218-1220 F street
where Washington's second
annual business show is in progress
under the auspices of that company.
Amidst elaborate floral decorations.
and admirably arranged for the con-
yenience Of the public in inspection.
are exhibits of the leading American
manufacturers of office equipment
and machinery. each in charge OF an
expert to demonstrate and point out
the merits of the devices.
The Globe-Wernicke Company is
featuring the new model fling cases.
which have Just been completed under
specifications for the Government de-
partments. and which for simplicity.
convenience. and durability are said
to far excel anything ever exhibited
by the company.
One Of the most interesting Of the
many types of office machines is a
culating Machine Company. which, not
only multiplies, adds. subtracts, and
divides, but figures percentage and
extracts square and cube roots.
Other exhibitors represented at the
show and who are demonstrating I'M
provements made within the past year
are: The White Adding Machine Com
pany, the Vacuna Sales Company. the
Dictaphone Company, the Royal Type
writer Company. the G. w. Todd Com
pany. who are exhibiting a new pro-
tectograph machine; the American
Multigraph Sales Company. and the
Addressograph Company. The show
will continue throughout the remain
der Of the week.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
GAYETY.

Peter S. Clark brought his "Rosey
Posey Girls to the Gayety yesterday
and many friends Of the former Gay
ETY. manager were on hand to welcome
his big aggregation of talent. The
Love Club" is the title Of the show
and abounds in singing and dancing
numbers. The comedy roles are in
the hands Of Harry Bentley. Bert Wig
gin. and Harry S. LeVan. and they
succeed in getting a lot of action out
of the lines provided. Sarah Hyatt.
who possesses a pleasing voice, led
the large and attractive chorus in
a number of ensembles. Others who
aid in making the performance a sue
cess included Walter Pearson. Earl
Gates. Jeanette Young. MISS Blille
Davies Jeanette Mohr, and Marie Gates,
Features of the performance were the
dancing specially of the Misses Hyatt
and Mohr and Earl and Marie Gates.
and Sweetheart Sue" sung by Sarah
Hyatt with q verse by each member
of the chorus.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
CRANDALL'S.

Crowded houses attended all perform
ances at Crandall's yesterday. where
an exceptional bill was offered ono
of the features was a klaw & Erlancer
production in four parts, Mans
Enemy" The other attraction featured
Alice Joyce in The Girl and the
Stowaway." This double bill will be re-
heated today. Wednesday Hearts and
Masks" by Harold MacGrath, featur-
ing Kathlyn Williams, will be shown
Thursday and Friday Charles Frohm1n
will present the aftermath" featuring
Virginia Pearson and Owen Moore.
Saturday Chip, OF the Flying u 1"
featuring Kathlyn Williams, will be
seen. Prof Green's orchestra continues
to be a feature at Crandalrs. accom-
panyIng pictures with appropriate
music.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
AT CAPITAL THEATERS THIS WEEK
BELASCO.

Washington theaterSoers every once
in a while reap the reward of virtue,
and as sort of payment from kismet
Tor witnessing and passing upon brand
new shows with impartial judgment,
they are given the opportunity of sit
ting down to hear a real musical comedy
which enters our fair city with its
recommendations, as it were, all in hand.
Such is High Jinks," presented by
Arthur Hammerstein, with books and
lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, and music
by Rudolf Friml, who composed The
Fircfy." The same dainty touch which
characterized the music of The Fire
fly" is discernable in High Jinks" and
the weird and unCaDny fact that one
does "go out of the theater whistlinE
the melody" as the advertisements have
claimed. is a strange but actual occur
enCe.
New York put her brand of approval
on High Jinks," but it is easy to see
why, and there was not one crusted
first nighter in the audience who did
not secretly wish last night that he or
she had been one of the lucky NUM-
Der who went forth from the initial
performance saying that is some
show
High Jinks'' has the blessing of not
being hypocritical. 1t is what it is.
And what, pray, are High Jinks" but
all sorts of inconsequential but tickling
didoes born with but the avowed pur-
pose Of amusing? Dr. Thorne. kissed
wore blue coat and lovely cerise
trousers. in the first act. she kissed
him and he kissed her. And 10. such
is the wit and cleverness of the COM
edy maker, that from that kiss grew
three, Mrs. Doctor Thornes, Voila-a
plot.
There was some sort of perfume which
was reported to smell divinely and
which, when held under the unsuspect-
ing proboscis of the members OF the
company, stimulated them to cut up
high jinks." In this state OF semi
intoxication all cares were Immediately
forgotton and the slightly mentally
unbalanced" plot was free to wander
in sweet contrariness from one extreme
to the other, to the tune of Something
Seems Tingle-Ingle-Ing.
Eugene O'Rourlle, last seen here IN
within the Law" appeared to excel
lent advantage as j.. J; Jefrys, the
long lost husband of Adelaide Fon-
taine, played by Stella Mayhew.,
Although there were several ana
su.dry variations of comedians. none
approached the heights attained by
Stella. She is Just "natchelly" funny
and capable Of being the whole source
of amusement
The cast has been almost entirely
made over since the show was first
nut on. This change is for the best.
Paul Forecast, Billie Taylor. and Emma
Francis are thoroughly fitted for that
which is required of them in their re.
spective parts and are an Improvement
upon their predecessors.
philip Riley, as DR.. Thorne; Ada
Meade as Mrs. Thorne, and Bernard
Corey. as Fritz Denkmahl, in three
of the leading roles. help the wheels
o,,,,d F. Y.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
MOORE'S STRAND.

America the biggest of the New
York Hippodrome spectacles, drew
crowded houses to Moore's Strand yes
terday. Its many realistic scenes in
clude the first merchant ship passing
through the Panama canal, sports and
pastimes on the levee at New Orleans,
the bathing nymphs in a wonderful
aquatic carnival, a group of Hippo
drome beauties in difficult evolutions
on the bicycle, ~and wood chopptng &
contest by native Australians. The en-
tire musical score of the original stage
production. composed by Manuel Klein.
was presented bv the Strand Symphony
Orchestra This feature will remain
today and tomorrow. Thursday and
Friday the big feature will be George
Kleine's production, Antony and Cleo
patra-" The daily PROGRAM will in
clude up-to-date pictures taken in the
European war zone.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
RARE GEMS DAZZLE
DURING ANNIVERSARY
Schmedtie Bros JeweIry House
Entertains Patrons of Half
a Century.

Sparkling diamonds and other rare
stones Of dazzling bnlliance, exquisite
displays of the jewelry's art, rich and
artistic cut glass, elegant silverware
and attractive clocks-such was the
view that eyes beheld at every turn
last night at the f1ftieth anniversary
celebration of Schmedtie Bros Com
pany jewelry house. 704 Seventh street
northwest
Patrons, who a half-century ago were
catered to by August Schmedtie. the
founder Of the concern. in the modest
one-story frame building just north Of
G street In Seventh, were present last
night with customers and friends who
have been attracted by the courteous
treatment and satisfactory goods dis
pensed, and from all congratulations
were extended to John Hansen and
Julius H. Duehing, the present owners
Of the establishment.
Made in America" jewelry featured
the display. Few jewels attracted more
than the display Of diamond and pearl
collarettes, set in platinum. and the
varied assortment Of Sautoir watches.
In contrast to the modern clock was
the "old regulator hanging from the
north wall. timeplece with which h len
august SShiiCNIiS Stoi tCo tAhSS
years ago. and which today demon
strated the reliability Of the firms
goods by keeping time accurately.
During the reception hours Of and
10 o'clock an orchestra played a select
program. Flowers and souvenirs were
presented. Assisting Mr.. Hansen and
Mr.. Duehing were the firms stat of
employees, including Kurt Richter, Nor
ris Sanders, August Schmedtie. jr.. En-
nest s. Colby. Charles F, Wedding.
Daniel, Mics Vera Karpeles, Gerald
Walsh, and Anderson Mccoy.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
CASINO.

The big attraction at the Casino this
week is the score board reproduction Of
the games by the Braves and Ath-
letics. The vaudeville show presents
as its chief feature the Five Rennes
in an elaborate offering of dances and
songs. Green and Parker have a dainty
offering Of songs and comedy; Roland
and Farrell. in Putting II Over" dis
cloae Vaudeville's charms behind the
scenes. Frank Gabhay is A ventrilo-
Qufst OF ability. and the Vannersons
gave a fine comedy bar act. The big
hit last night was the furniture store
The added attraction tonight, Thursday
and Saturday nights will be the country
store, with the surprise party Wedncs-
day night and the amateurs Friday
night.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
COLUMBIA.

TO wit: Claiming Pollock. RennoId
off, clifton Crawford and Augustus
Barratt. improved, rather than spoiled
inc mus cal broth. But these gentle
men assumed a big risk. They labeled
their efforts. contained in My Best
Girl at the Columbia. musical COM
euA, supposed to be fit diet for the
nlEntIE conValeScents from weary
days business. and then served with it
PIot by way of an extra and uneX-
pected course. But the dose was not
fatal. The audience grew genuinely
interested and swallowed the whole ad-
mixture of plot, music and genuine
r0ineu! without apparent mental strain.
1hls fact is scientifically noted for
other managers experimenting with the
thei aneutics of the tired business man,
mat they may go and do likewise.
My Best Girl" was not obtrusively
meIodlous nod funny at first. But
ahout the time Victor Morley stepped
forth from an evident nights sojourn in
garage automobile, ordered nine
pitchers Of ice water. and sang IF the
Morning After Were the Night Before"
thlneS began to happen. 1t was always
Mr. Morley who was funny, never Mr.
Morleys trousers, nor Mr.. Morleys
monocle, nor MIR. Morley's neckwear
With an elided ''h," a prolonged "a, ="
and tip-tilted gait. this comedian
response TO his efforts
Mr.. Mprley's efforts were ably supple
mented by Horace H. Porter in the role
of reVengeful private soldier trying
to identify his enemy by a lock Of
hair. He got much unconscious re-
taliation by compelling his tent mate
the assailant in question, to listen to
his practice on a cornet.
Il Do Like Your Eyes was the song
hit of the first act, to which dainty
Cherrie Coleman contributed a pleasing
refrain. Marie Sabbott's contribution,
Mister SchnoodleS" was another tune
full bit. and Col. Daniel Cupid" would
meet the gallery boys whistling test
The second act contained some of the
most catchy numbers, including New
York's No Place For a Quaker" I'm
Smiling at the Moon and There's a
Cottage in the Country" But the most
vigorously applauded number was the
"mess ditties'' series sung by Mr.. Nor
ley and double seXtet. Though the
orchestral "melodrama" was reminis-
cent of THE Spring Maid" 1t was
equally amusing.
To justify the reviewers existence,
according to the standard set by one
critic, the records must be kept straight
and it should be mentioned that in fe-
male vocal ability the principals are de-
fcient But this is an afterthought,
and will not affect enjoyment of the
many other good things offered in My
Best Girl" J. r. H.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13

to him. he is likely to hear from it, for
the Senate does not like to have its
prerogatives invaded. 1t will stand at
times to be completely dominated, over
awed and ordered about by the White
House. but it does il under protest and
rebellion cones sooner or later. III
smaller matters of prerogatiVeS 1t IS
even more disposed to guard its rights.
Vice President Marshall has been dis
posed to assume a good deal of author
ity since he entered office. Some of his
rulings in the chair have been regarded
as arbitrary. The result has been that
there has been some friction with Sen
ate Democratic leaders.
Mr.. Marshall is an active person. who
doesn't like to be merely figurehead.
However, Vice Presidents before MIN
have had like trouble.
A Skilled Officer.
James s. Sherman. who preceded
Vice President Marshall, was vigor-
Gus personality, and one of the most
skilled presiding officers the Senate
ever had when it came to quick dis
patch of business. He was popular In
the Senate. but at times clashed with
individual Senators.
Charles w. Fairbanks had remarkably
little friction as Vice President. He
had been a Senator, and was careful
not to infringe on its dignity. Fair
banks always wore a solemn Prince
Albert and dressed for the occasion.
But when Sherman become Vice Presi-
dent he took 1t as matter of bus-
ness and appeared at his desk In an
ordinary business suit Vice President
Marshall wears a business suit.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
POLLS.

4 succession of the straight-from-the-
loulder lines and tense situations that
ave made Eugene Walters work stand
{ II so conspicuously in modern dri-
ATTIC productions seems to be the test
nscription of Fine Feathers" which
ne Poll Players produce this week
y his dram8tist seems 30 have he
Guilty of dissecting a common human
railty before the public eve in such
& manner that no thought is left for
ny thing than just what the play
g, right desires. Throughout the four
. is Of Fine Feathers" yesterday
q fternoon and evening the hold of the
av on the audiences was so tense that
u even the excitement OF the world
ories baseball battle. reports Of which
vl ere read from the stage, could stir up
ne briefest enthusiasm. The play had
veryone in it's grip.
The cast which originally produced
Fine Feathers" was one Of the most
nportant assembled for regular pro-
. lction. There are only seven people
cfore the audience throughout the play,
II each OF these presents distinct
pc. from the big man Of affairs to tn ;
.- wcde servant And so distinct are the
pes that il requires the services Of
ne best sort of actors and actresses TO
-4 AXE each part tell fits story. The oil
layers have given the play very
oughtful preparation. and the seven
.-iected to play the various parts we're
.cked for their special fitness. Carl
~ickert has a difficult character u in
.rpret in that of the young chemist
.ho falls for the temptation to make
.asy money He played II in such 4
s ay that he had always the sympathy
his audience. Jane Morgan. as 'he
woman whose love Of fine feathers
aye the dramatist his theme and IN"
lay its name, presented carefully
repaired study. Louise Kent. as the
.ucdish servant, gave a bit of chara' =
..r work that was unique. even for SO
-rComplshed an actress as Miss Kent,
md won unstinted applause. Mr..
warts was a most human newspaper
~"porter-also unique in that he car
cd no notebook and pencil-and Mr..
.obbins was a typical captain Of in
cIstry so far as the type has been
~reated In the popular mind. Miss Shcr-
p 81 has a character part OF unusual
which she realizes 70 tic
,ull. and Miss Carroll, with a very small
part completed the cast.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
END STOMACH MISERY, INDIGESTION, GAS,
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Get a large ffty-cent case OF Papes
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it is scientific, harmless stomach prep
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home.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
JOnadabs Grand Council
Elects Capt. J. c. Daley

The following officers were elected by
the Grand Council, Independent Order.
Sons Of Jonadab, at its annuel session
held In Pythian Temple: Grand chief,
Capt. John c. Daley; grand vice chief,
J. d. Buckley; grand secretary-treas-
urer, E. w. Sanderson; grand chaplain.
William J. Hainer; grand herald, r. w.
Talbot; grand guard, John Mangtn;
grand sentinel, John Mexican.
Encouraging reports Of the progress
of the order were received from the
grand officer.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
COSMOS.

A most picturesque modern dance act
is being shown at the Cosmos this week
in Frank VOLTS lie Jardin de Danse, -
a revue Of the fads of the day. by
a company of eight experts. Rutledge,
Pickering and company present "A
Fatted Calf" which shows how a farm
er cured his son of the college habit"
Evans and Vidocq make laughter with
their sketch. do You Want an Assist
nt?"and Les Keliors." do some clever
acrobatic work. Henry and Adelaide
present a refined song and dance sketch
and owen Wright amuses with imita
tons. The Hearst-Selig News Pictorial
gives a glimpse of the Athletics and
the Braves in action.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
SENATE JEALOUS OF
ITS PREROGAT|vES
Clash With Marshall Illustrates
Peculiar Position of Presid-
ing Officer.
By JOHN SNURE.

The recent outbreak in the Senate
in which Vice President Marshall was
given what amounted to a rebuke by
Senator OVerman, chairman of the
Rules Committee, because an operator
was allowed to do the unprecedented
thing of taking motion pictures in
the Senate chamber, calls attention
to the position which the Vice Presi-
dent occupies in relation to the Senate.
When Mr.. Marshall said the Vice
President was in most instances a
football to be kicked around, he told
q part of the story. AS a matter Of
fact. the authority of the Vice Presi
dent is distinctly limited when it
comes to considering his relations to
the Senate.
The Vice President is made by the
Constitution the presiding officer of
the Senate, though, unless it be said
something ought to be found for the
Vice President to do. there are sub
stantial reasons why this is not a
fortunate arrangement
Votes In Case of Tie.
The Vice President is not a member
Of the Senate as many people seem
to think. He performs the usual
duties of presiding officer and votes
in case of a tie. The Senate, however,
Is a COntln ulnS DOQy. Only One-thlr0
Of it's members are elected every two
years. The term of a Senator is six
years, while that of the Vice Presi-
dent is only four. The result is that
while the Senate to a large extent
seems like the same body, it gets fire.
Quent changes of presiding officers.
The Vice President has no authority
over the Senate chamber or the Senate
end Of the Capitol. He cannot within
his rights grant license to a motion pic
ture man or anyone else to use the
chamber.
The power to do this rests primarily In
Congress, but practically in the Senate,
since the House is allowed to run its
end Of the Capitol and the Senate to
run its end.
The Senate has turned over to the
Rues Committee the business Of actual
management. Consequently, the kick Of
some Of the members of the Rules Com
mittee, when they were not consulted
about motion pictures being taken in
the chamber, was as a matter OF prin-
cipie and precedent justified.
Senate Watches Prerogatives.
1t has frequently happened that Vice
Presidents have not got on well with
the Senate Whenever a Vice President
assumes power which does not belong
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
B. F. KEITH'S.

This weeks bill at keith's is headed by
Nora Bayes, who is this season playing a
lone hand in presenting a new roper
toire of songs, with some of the old
favorites added. Running second to
Miss Bayes is a sketch. The Nearest
Man in the World" presented by Allan
Dinehart and Louise Dyer. Joe Jack
son, the tramp cyclist. is funny as
ever James and Bonnie Thornton,
youngest of the old timers" Lucy Gil
lette, in a novel Juggling act; Vera
Berlinger. violinist: Bert Crossman and
Helen Stuart, society dancers. and
Frank Wood and Bunee Wyde. in Good
Night" complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
GARDEN.

Moore's Garden Theater was filed all
day Yesterday. when the Shuberts'
reduction Of THE Man Of the Hour
With Robert Warwick, was shown. The
flmizstion OF this splendid comedy
Crama from the pen Of George Broad
urst is excellent in every sense of the
'gord. In support OF the star. Messrs.
Shubert and Brady have assembled a
.pmpanv Of unusual merit, which gives
the drama an entirely adequate presen-
,ation Thursday and Friday the fea-
tire will be The Ticket OF Leave Man"
With q cast headed by Thurlow Burgen.
i has been adapted to the screen by
.ugene Walter, the American drama
tfst on Saturday will be seen The
I.lazing Sea-" the principal thrill being
shipwreck in midocean. Tuesday and
>riday Mary Pickford will be seen I'm
reciaI single pictures Of her former
processes. The daily program will in
olUde keystone comedies. timely views
iaken within the European war zone.
rnd other film productions. The Garden
symphony orchestra will play appro-
rate musical accomplishments to each
The Washington times., 1914-10-13
Time 1t! In five minutes your
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The Washington times., 1914-10-13

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