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The Washington times., 1914-04-25

central library to be able to avail
themselves of the privilege. of its
use, a system of loaning books to
the school rooms has been developed.
and Is now one of the biggest
branches OF our ehildren's work.
The loan collection numbers more
than 5000 volumes and includes
stories, myths, legends, handicraft
books and books which will supple
ment and add interest to the special
subjects studied. Teachers upon re-
quest are furnished with such books
as they may select from the cata-
log or reference collection or the
selection may be left to the assist
ant In charge of the work.
The number of volumes usually
sent corresponds to the number of
pupils. This method of distribution
brings most satisfactory results, the
teacher being is a position to know
exactly the needs of the child. The
circulation of books through schools
for the school year OF 19l2-13 was
5000 volumes.
But attempts to reach all the
children do not end here. There
have grown up since the early days
OF the library. a number of deposit
stations in connection with settle
ment houses. missions and muni-
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
Words of Wise Men

From hand to mouth will never make
q worthy man.-Gaelic Proverb.
He who has acquired wealth IN time,
unless he saves it in time will IN time
come to Observation-Disclosures.
A fool can no more see his folly than
he can see his ears.-Thackeray.
There Is NO legitimacy on earth but
In q government which is the choice
Of the nation.-Joseph Bonaparte.
Riches amassed in haste will dimin-
!sh; but those collected by hand and
little by little will multiply.-Goethe.
Frugality may be termed the daugh-
ter of Prudence, the sister Of Temper
ance, and the parent of Liberty.-Dr.
Johnson.
The natural law Of human life is, OF
course. that in youth a man shall Ia
Dor and lay by store for his old age,
and when age comes, shall use what
he has laid by, gradually slackening
his toll. and allowing himself more
frank use of his store. taking care al
ways to leave himself as much as will
suffice for him beyond any possible
length OF life.-Ruskin.
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A Man For A. That.
(Essanay.)

~ RANK WILLARD, a wealthy
l. clubman, becomes disgusted
with society and determines
to live among the poor. Grace
Meridith, society belle. had known
Frank all her life; in fact, the two
families had decided long ago that
Frank and Grace should wed when
they were old enough. Early one
morning when he and his society
friends were leaving a social func-
ton, Frank discovered young
newsboy giving a beggar some PEN
nies. This gave him an insight into
the other side of life. His evening
suit is discarded and substituted for
Frank sends a note to his fiancee,
telling her that he Is leaving town
on business and will be gone a few
days. Going back to the newsboy's
stand, he tells the urchin that he
Is out Of work and hasn't any place
to 60. With the same goodness OF
heart with which he gave the poor
old man the pennies, the boy offers
Frank lodging In his humble home
until he finds work and gets upon
his feet again. Frank meets Ruth,
the newsboy's sister. and as time
passes, this friendship ripens into
love. After a few days, Frank
secures a Job as a common work.
see how he could ever return to his
man. He Is so interested in his
work and the girl that he fails to
old ways and social position. One
evening Dick. the newsboy, returns
home with a copy of the evening
paper, in which there is printed a
picture Of Frank Willard and Grace
Meridith, and a story about their
engagement. Dick upbraids Frank.
telling him that he has deceived
Ruth. Frank confesses his identity
and leaves. Ruth overtakes Frank
at the corner. and together they go
to the home of the society belle,
where they discover she has eloped
with Count Yer Sailles. A note
found on the library table, denounc-
ing Frank and proclaiming her love
for the count, sets the adventurer
free
The Washington times., 1914-04-25

children. They are open for distri-
button one afternoon n week.
Opportunities Unlimited.
There are stpl other ways not
touched upon in which the children's
department of the Public Library is
rendering special service. Our oppor-
tunities seem to be limited only by
our physical strength and finan-
cial conditions. The total juvenile cir
culation for the fiscal year Of lJ12-I3
was 21U117. The staff numbers but
five. not including the two pages.
An account of the children's de-
partmcnt would be incomplete with
out an acknowledgment of the val
ablue services rendered by Miss
Clara w. Herbert. head of the de-
partment since 1907. the spirit and
efficiency of whose work here placed
il today among the foremost instltu-
tions of this city working for chill
dren.
Miss Herbert Is now absent on ac-
count of impaired health, but will
probably return to the library in the
autumn. .-.....-.. -.. -.
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II Is only within the last ten or
hfteen years that children's de-
partrnent has been considered an es-
sentlal Of every properly conducted
public library. But now the library,
everywhere recognized as an in
tegral part Of the modern educational
movement appreciates the iInpor-
tance of the formative possibilities
of the period of childhood and bases
Its work upon this idea.
In former years. under other
economic conditions when books be-
longed TO the privileged few. and not
TO the masses. as is the case today.
children received their library train
ing at home. Fortunately there is
again today a growing movement
toward personal parental supervt-
sion. but by far the greater num-
Der Of children depend upon the
school and the library for all their
cultural Influences.
In 1903 when the Public Library Of
the District of Columbia was trans
ferred from the little rooms ON New
York avenue to its present spacious.
though now inadequate, building, on
Mt. Vernon square. a small room on
the main floor was set aside for the
children. A trained librarian was
put at the head OF the work, her
star consisting OF An assistant and
two pages. At that time the book
collection numbered perhaps $500
volumes. The home circulation was
then 1900 year.
Needed Space.
Ey 1897 the department was crarnp-
ed for space and was removed to the
larger room in the basement In 1912
Il WAS again moved. this time TO its
present attractive quarters on the
second 6oor. Here today may be
found children of all classes and
several nationalities, for although
the foreign population of Washing
ton Is comparatively small a sur
prising number Of foreign children
flock to the library. They are usual
ly good readers, eager for the best
books. reading with care and thor
oughness.
The present juvenile book collec-
ton. estimated as numbering about
1000 volumes, has been selected
with the utmost care. each book
being read before it is approved for
purchase. The selection OF the non
fiction is based upon accuracy, at
tractiveness of presentation and un-
derstanding of the child's compre-
hension. Books of fiction must be
Interesting, well written. and Of
moral value, without preaching.
Here are found fairy tales-fairy
tales which, opening the doors Of
IMAGINATION. give also the first moral
training to the child. Here rjGht ap-
pears to him fair and beautiful, al
ways overcoming: wrong appears
ugly and repulsive. ana is always
overcome. Here are the tales Of the
Greeks inspired with love Of ma
ture, breathing the spirit of beauty:
here are the tales Of the Mortimer,
hardy, fearless, lovers OF freedom:
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The Unopened Letter
(Edison.)
By GARDNER MACK.

w YHEN Paul King married
AA/ Kate Dwyer they were
obliged to keep the we'd
ding a secret Paul was
law student, studying hard for the
position awaiting him in his fathers
office. His father was a stern, iras-
chile man. To have revealed the mar
riage to him would have ruined all
chances Of success. So Paul put on
this acknowledgment until success
should arrive. After his admission
to the bar, he went to the city, leav-
ing his wife with her sister in the
little college town.
Jane, Kings sister, was one Of the
'.unce guild" She was a prim,
severe woman with rigid ideals on
all subjects. As no word came from
Paul, Jane took no pains in telling
her sister that Paul would never ac-
knowledge her.
When success came to Paul, he
wrote to Kate, bidding her come
but 1t came too late. Jane holding
their motherless daughter in her
arms, received it just after the fun
eral, and directed 1t to be returned
unopened. And when Paul arrived
to see what the trouble was, Jane
told him only that Kate was dead,
saying nothing about the child. Years
later Jane moves to the city and
opens a boarding house The girl,
Louise, has now grown to a beau
tiful woman. To help, meet the ex-
penses, Louise worked as a stem
ographer in a factory office. Jack
Osborne. son of the younger member
Of the firm Of King & Osborne, met
Louise and straightway fell in love
with her. Louise was injured at
the factory. and Paul instituted pro-
ceedings against the management.
King & Osborne were the attorneys
for the defense. The case was full
of exciting points until Jane Dwyer
testifying gave her name and ex-
planned that she was the plaintiffs
aunt. Paul King, turned white, at
tempted to continue, but broke down.
A satisfactory verdict was awarded
to Louise. After the trial Jane and
Paul met James reproaches were
softened when Paul told her what
the unopened Letter had contained,
and all Paurs anger was dissipated
by his joy at the discovery Of his
daughter.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
The Rube's Duck.
(Lubin.)

- ARMER STEPHENS buys a
II duck which he puts in an
old carpet bag. Two painters,
for a joke. paint a sign 'Dy-
namite," and pin 1t on the bag.
Stephens. while on his way home.
stops to light his pipe. and when his
back is turned a crook steals his bag.
The crook is about to find out the
contents of the bag when he notices
the sign Dynamite" and hears the
duck Quacking. He thinks 1t Is an
Internal machine and drops the bag
and dashes off. The villagers are
gathered and told OF the supposed
impending danger. After a lot of
excitement the brave Village store
keeper picks up a pitchfork and
carefully carries the bag TO the
police station. Stephens rushes to
the police station, and finds the
sheriff about to immerse the bag in
a water trough. He rushes in. grabs
his property, and discloses the con-
tents. The laugh is on the crowd.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25

with those awful boys. He'll have It
today. or my fur is WOOL"
In the meantime, Dave was step
ping off down the road. The Spot
|, boys drove well and made him hold
his head up. He picked his feet out
OF the mud gracefully, as his mother
had taught him many years before.
when his muzzle chat means his
soft nose) was brown. instead Of
white.
But he got pretty tired Of 1t after>
q few miles and wanted to walk.
Would the Spot boys let him? Not
a bit. They slapped him with the
reins, and whacked his old sides
with planks, and made him keep on
stepping high, mile after mile. And
he could hardly drag.
{. Here comes Tom Tabby, with
Prince shouted Ted. Now spread
yourself out on the road there. Old
Dave; were going to race"
Poor old conceited Dave!
He ran just one-fourth Of a mile
and gave it up. Tom Tabby flew by
on Prince, but Dave was too tired to
care. He turned around while the
spot boys called him names and hit
him with sticks, and stumbled home.
By the time he was safe in the
stable they were really sorry they
had driven him so fast and begged
his pardon. Dave only shook his
head mournfully. He was aching in
every limb. his pride was humbled.
and, worst of all, he HAD TO FACE
GRANDMOTHER TABBY.
She came into the stable after the
Spot boys were gone.
Back again-suppose you had q
glorious time" she looked at him
and smiled. His feet were muddy, his
coat was splashed with mud, and he
was still breathing heavily.
No, I am an old IDIOT" he said
sheepishly. Human beings make q
great fuss over horse sense. It's a
good thing they haven't found me
out They would call IT horse fool
ishnessi"
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
Thirteen Lucky for Her.

Thirteen is a number which always
attracts attention, especially from the
superstitious. But Norma Phillips. who
plays the title role in Our Mutual
Girl" fifty-two-reel Mutual serial, goes
on her way calmly, despite the number
OF thirteens involved in her work. In
vestigation shows that thirteen letters
spell Norma Phillips and that there are
thirteen letters IN "Our Mutual Girl"
Furthermore. the studio in which the
indoor scenes are taken is at 20 Union
Square which address totals thirteen
characters.
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yYERE are the Spot boys, Rob
IL and Ted off for drive be-
hind old Dave. They bor-
rowed Dave from Grand
mother Tabby. who lived across the
lane from them.
At first Grandmother TabbY re-
fused to let Dave go. He was an
old horse, and the Spot boys were
just naughty enough to drive him
too fast.
IF were you. Dave" she said,
boys. While they are not bad, they
are very reckless, and are always
getting in some sort of a mix-up."
Well, 1 rather guess I am old
enough to take care of myself" said
Dave with a swagger. He never
liked to have. GraDdmother Tabby
refer to- his age. Even when no one
was looking he would kick up his old
heels and pretend that he was young.
Take it all on your own head.
then," said Grandmother Tabby. shak
ing her head. you will come home
SO tired out that you can't eat one
wisp of hay or grain Of corn"
Then she smiled in a way that made
Dave decide to go at all costs and
said: THAT is provided you are able
to come home at all"
That settled It. Dave went at once
to the Spot boys who were waiting
behind the barn, and said Harness
me up. I'll show Grandma Tabby q
thing or two"
He did. but not in the way he
thought
grandmother Tabby sat on the
front porch and watched them go.
She smiled and laughed over her
knitting.
'I might as well let him learn his
lesson now-he is always talking
about the good time he could have
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
By M. ETHEL BUBB.

here are the tales Of chivalry. OF
knights without fear and without
reproach" speaking of honor and
high ideals.
Here. TOO. are histories and biog-
raphies Interestingly written and at
tractive in illustrations and make.
UP, books of travel and science, OF
indoor pastimes, Of handicrafts and
of outdoor sports; stories of home
life, of school and of adventure. IT
has been said 'tan unoccuLicd child
Is a dangerous child"
Fill Idle Hours.
Occupations suggested by such
books as Htw to Dress n DOLL"
How Two Boys Made Their Own
Electrical Apparatus" and THE
American Poys' Handy Book" may
pleasurably fill many an idle nour.
Books furnish a resource in an age
too dependent upon outside amuse-
ment. Moreover reading Is one OF
the least exciting OF n child's occu-~
pations in this age Of stimulation.
But the childreh's librarians work
does not stop with the selection OF
suitable and attractive books. Here
the personal work starts. work which
with US Is being constantly handi-
capped because OF the insufficient
number Of assistants provided. 1t is
the important part OF the work to
lead the child by stepping stones to
an appreciation Of the best, TO a
taste for good reading which will
make poor books seem dull. which
will be his best safeguard from the
thousands of weak, often really harm
full. books, which kill the desire to
read or give a child wrong ideals
false views of life. Every effort Is
made to bring to the child's atten-
ton the best books: not only by per.
Sonal supervision. but hY means or
picture bulletins. printed lists and
special collections The children's
department endeavors at all times ID
cooperate with the schools both by
visiting. preparation Of lists for sup
Elementary reading and the extension
OF the greatest possible assistance to
the teachers.
Printed lists and special collections
are also made from Tina to time to
Aid parents in the selection of books
for buying, as at Christmas time.
Ar outcome of one of these exhibits
is the permanent collection shelvod
in the Office of the children's librar-
lar, known as the Child's Own Lii
hrary, which many parents have
found helpful
According to Taste.
The books are arranged according
TO the development of the childs
reading taste and are. one and all.
books which it would be desirable
for a child to own. \ list has also
been carefully compiled and annotat-
ed Of books recommended for the
PURCHASE of Sunday school librari2s
There is also shelved in the Office.
a collection of storytelling material
and books of special interest To
teachers.
The children's librarian is always
glad to talk of books and editions
with those interested. In order to
reach children too remote from the
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
The Spirit Of the Madonna.
(Essanay.)

~ RED MARTIN. a poor work.
man, meets with an accident
which costs him his arm. Mrs.
Martin calls on James Thomp-
son, the owner of the factory, to
seek aid. which he refuses. -Thomp-
ing Of the Madonna" His con-
science bothers him. and as he sat
in his library that evening smoking.
he imagined that the. Madonna
stepped from the pictuee and plead
ed With him to help his employe,
who had been SO faithful. His con-
science got the better Of him-and he
did help.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
ruths By Women. Who
V-o A Growing Move
Nl1OW ment.
The Children's Library.

All organizations wkng for the upt mankind realize that
the important thing the child and that anything which improves
his condition big toward the goal which they are all seek
ing One efforts this direction the establishment of
chHdens department integral of the Public Library the
District of Columbia.
Miss M Ethel Bubb who acting chdens librarian during the
absence of Miss Clara W. Herbert who has held that position since
1907 growth this department and how reaches the
Children whom nowadays depend the schools and
libraries for aH their cultural Influences.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
Behind the Scenes

Arthur Sheriff Mackley Is hard
at work upon q one-reel Western
drama by Mary Rider Mechtold. tho
wen-known writer OF short stories
for the Munsey Magazines, entitled,
Dads Outlaws"
In putting on "AIl For Mabel"
one of Anita Loos' farces, Edward
Dillon. now of the Majestic forces.
used up all the gunpowder in Los
Angeles. Eddie has been blowing up
everybody. including himself, at the
Mutual-Reliance and Majestic plant
in East Hollywood.
George Cooper. formerly Of tho
Vitagraph forces, has Joined the UNI
versal, and will be seen as a men,
Der Of Allan Dwan's company.
D. W. Griffith has just finished pro-
ducing Home, Sweet Home out In
Los Angeles, with a cast comprising
the entire strength of the Reliance
and Majestic forces.
The West Coast Photoplayers'
Baseball League has just been
formed out in Los Angeles and
three Of the Mutual organizations
have organized teams to play the
Universal and General Film Com
panies' teams. The Reliance. Ma
jestfc, and American teams have al
ready gone into practive, and local
firm has put up a big silver cup as
4 trophy.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25

cipal and school Fairgrounds. These
have been conducted by volunteer
ass stants, sometimes trained libra
ry workers. sometimes not.
But as the work developed, the
evils of voluntary service, particu-
larly OF unframed service, became
SO apparent as to make the chief
librarian feel that he was not tusti
fled In .consenting to the establish
snent of any more such centers. So
with the limited funds available and
the staff too small adequately to
meet the needs of the central IL
brary, II has been necessary to dis
courage this work.
Obtain Facilities.
Two sections of the city. Cleveland
Park and Georgetown, have obtain
ed library facilities by raising funds
to pay for trained library service and
stations have been established one
in the John Eaton School. the other
in the Hyde School. Another SINH
lar station is shortly to be opened at
the Wallach School. on d street. be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets
southeast. The books fuRpished such
stations may be for both adults and
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
Tom Wise to Star in
Brady's First Photoplay

William A. Brady's first picture play
is now nearing completion. 1t is "The
Gentleman From Mississippi" with
Thomas A. Wise in the role in which
he became famous on the stage. The
next picture play to be staged by Brady
probably will be THE Whip" The
Shuberts have already reproduced
America" the Hippodrome attraction,
during the past winter.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
Would Try Again.

IT suppose that If were to die.
said Mrs. -Gohang, you would marry
again"
"Yes, guess So" said Gobang. "A
man often goes on the principle that
there will be better luck next time"
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
By HARVEY PEAKE.


Oh from what hast thou this wondrous might,
This power my palpitating heart to sway2
What keeps at thy side day after day,
Held in a thraH of exquisite delight
cannot look to left or look to right,
know not charms that other maids display,
My eyes have bid my heart NTH thee to stay;
What is it clutches me and holds me tight?
knoW. 1t is the earlock that you wearl
That long drawn hrsute hook thoust forward groWn!
And /, like Samson, am undone by hair
Though in this case tits thine and not my oWn;
So as gaze upon thy curl cry:
"This is the hook for me-! 1t fills mine eyer
The Washington times., 1914-04-25
THE ONLY
Department Representing
THE PUBLIC
WHAT THEY'RE SHOW
ING IN WASHINGTON.
TODAY.

TODAY.
Mary Pfckford In ssThe Good LIT.
tie Devil" the Savery, Fourteenth
street near Colu,nbia road.
~Masda, Madame x,s the ADslIe.
s24 H street northeast.
Burr MeIntosh in an Ml.ssuxf.s
the Olympic. I431 U street.
CarIotta Nillson In sLeah KlesA-
na," The Virgins, Ninth betwess
r and G streets.
Captured by Mexieana.o the Fa-
vorite, First and H streets north
east.
"Her Great SCOOP the Piekwiek.
OH PennsyIvania avenue.
"Brute Force, tie Palace, Ninth
street near Pennsylvania avenue.
sTove Versus Duty, and '<MabeI
ut the WHEEL the MaRyiand. 618
Ninth street.
"The Return Of Cal Clause1,s tAs
Colonial, 927 Pennsyivaaia avenue.
.HsrdIng's Heritage.s CranAali's,
Ninth and Il streets.
TOMORROW.
SThe stilleto,1 TIE Maryland. e1e
Ninth street.
SThe Rube's Duck" and ~rhe
Spirit Of the Madonna Csandan'ss
Ninth and E streets.
Mary Pfekford I'm SThe Good LIT
tie Devil" the Virgins. Ninth be-
tween + and G streets.
"The Pride Of Jennico," the Fa-
vorite, First and H streets north
west.
~The Unopened Letter." the Pick
wick, Oh Pennsylvania avenue.
"A Man for A. Ttaf.' the Palace,
Ninth street, near PennsyivHnia
avenue.
"The Mansion of. Sobs,n and sHe
Never Knew the Apollo, "a H
street northeast.
"a Question Of Hats and GownssS
the OlynHpia, 1431 You street.
The Washington times., 1914-04-25

- RANK WILLARD. wealthy
4 clubman, becomes disgusted
with society and determines
to live among the poor. Grace
The Washington times., 1914-04-25

w YHEN Paul King married
AN/ Kate Dwyer they were
obliged to keep the we'd
ding a secret. Paul was