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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
COLUMBIA
Rose Melville in isis Hopkin.."

Nobody wrote Sis Hopkins This
piGweed of the American drama merely
SprOuted at about the beginning of the
twentieth century. and has fiourished
ever since in the nourishinG soil OF pop
ular favor and under the unfailing sun
of Miss Rose Melville's personality. Its
persistent success is sort of legend.
entirely incredible and unaccountab BILE.
yet a fact as undeniable as cold cash.
When it last visited Washington. some
three seasons ago. it played to crowded
houses. Now. after Miss Melville and
her public lave had an interval of re-
pose. behold the return of Sis as r
grand revival" triurnphantly playing to
pleased crowds.
The Columbia Theatcr was well filed
last night. and the audience was entirely
satisfied. happy. and enthusiastic
What people laugh most about in the
show seems to he Miss Melvillc's own
picture OF the little Hoosier maid with
the striped stockings and the funny pig
tails. who says quaint things and sings
absurd little songs. The audience fol-
lows tn" familiar lines expectantly.
Now. this is where she says it." some
body murmurs. and. sure enough. in a
moment Sis. refusing to sign the paper,
remarks that there amt no Use doing
nothin' for nobody that amt done moth
in for YOU and the house bursts into
cracking applause.
However. there also is Obadiah Odlum.
the would-be undertaken whose merry
vOlleys Of jests about corpses and collins
form ono of the outstanding features of
the entertainment Obadiah, whose other
name is Clare Evans. also does some
eccentric dancing that is fetching. OF
the other players Mrs. Frank Chapman
as Ma Hopkins and Graham Earle as Pa
Hopkins give really agreeable portrayals
Of honest country folk. and Miss Ethel
Munson and Frank Minzey have some
pleasant song numbers.
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POLI'S.
sThe I,iara.0

/ Tho old ada2e that Truth lies at the
bottom of Il WELL and the fact that il
Is very hard at times to drag il I'D to
the light of day, is strikingly illustrated
in Henry Arthur Jones four-act comedy
The Liars" which was presented in
faultless fashion by the New Poll Play
ers before n record audience last night
incidentally. it also demonstrates the
further fact that il takes an excellently
accurate memory for any one to qualify
as an expert prevaricator. 1t also has
been said that "A lie well told is almost
half a truth The trouble with Lady
Jessica Nepean-she is the principal liar
was that her lies (they were not fibs.
but sure-enough lies) We're very badly
told. and equally so were the stories
told by her assistant liars to help her
out of her scrape.
Lady Jessica has allowed herself to
enter into pronounced Irritation with
Edward Falkner. who is really and earn
estly in love with her notwithstanding
the fact that she is another mans wife.
She goes So far as to keep an appoint.
ment with Falkner at the Star and Gar
ter. and is there discovered by her hus-
bands brother. She rejects the advice
Of a friend. Col. Sir Christopher Deering,
TO tell her husband the plain truth of the
affair. and ineveigles all her female
friends. as well as their husbands, into
telling all sorts of conflicting lies to
her husband, who comes on the scene to
know just what had occurred. At the
critical moment Falkner appears and at
her request tells her husband the true
state of affairs, namely, that he ardently
loves Lady Jessica, but that she is en-
tirely blameless. In the last act Gilbert
Nepean, her husband. forgives the indis-
erection of which she has been guilty.
but serious doubt fingers in the minds
of the audience OF Lady Jessica's sim
certify in her promise to sin no more.
Miss Maude Gilbert, who impersonated
Lady Jessica. is the new leading woman
of the Poll Players, and her initial ap-
pcarance seems to warrant the assur-
ance that the company has made a val-
liable acquisition. She IL exceedingly
good looking. in her acting she will
bear comparison with many . comedy
celebrity. Rockcline Fellowcs. the new
leading man, was cast as Colonel Sir
Christopher Deering. the. truthteller. and
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B. F. KEITH'S.
Refined Vaudeville.

They have called her the madcap
genius of comedy and song the ty-
phoonic coincidence" and numerous
other superlatives. but Eva Tanguay.
the attraction at H. F. Keith's Theatcr
this week. is just Eva Tanguay.
Her originality in song. costumes
and rendition put her in a class that's
entirely separated from any other act
ress. Il Don't Care" the song that
has made her famous in vaudeville. is
still her piece de resistance. for it
was perhaps her biggest hit at yes
terday's and last nights perform
ances. But Miss Tanguay does not
rely solely upon that selection in
order to win favor. for she has n
brand-new repertoire that struck the
fancy of her audiences.
Besides Miss Tanguay two others on
the bill are worthy of commentator.
while the remainder are on the par
with the Keith standard. Ralph Riggs
and Katherine Witchie. who have re-
Gently forsaken musical comedy, per-
form all the ultra modern steps of
the ballroom in their offering, Dance
advertisements" that stamps them
most effective Harlequin and Column
bine.
AN Innocent Bystander." unique
comedy of New York life. is the latest
shetcn IN wnlcn homer NILS presents
himself. With an elaborate stage set
ting showing the exterior of one of
New Works day-and-night banks. the
plot involves a pocketbook snatching.
around which is formed many rapid
fire incidents. Mr.. Mills is at his hest
while Helen Ray and n capable COM
pany give him excellent support
Ed Flanagan and Nicely Edwards
again present their skit tending to
show the routine of a song -and dance
team. Robert f. Keane and Muriel
Window were well received in va
riety of melody and chatter.
Carl De Marest. styled "a musical
wayfarer." was given a good hand.
The Okabc laps do some startling
stunts. and the Tuscano Brothers are
fencers who know how to
make the thrills. The concluding fea-
ture on the bill is the Pathe pictorial
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MAJESTIC.
"The Cabaret Girls"

Plenty of comedy. tuneful music and
excellent dancing is offered its patrons
by the Majestic Theater this week. The
opening burletta. THE Cabaret Girls, -
was well applauded. J. Theo. Murphy
as Casey. the antique collector. was well
supported and loudly applauded for his
antics and talk. Other principals in this
act are Eddie Harris. Eddie Wright.
Tommy Harris and Marie Delmar. To-
night following the regular performance
will be staged a Waiting contest: on
Wednesday night a wrestling bout be-
tween Joe Turner and Bob Mainfort. of
the University Of Virginia; Thursday
night will be amateur night. while on
Friday the finals Of wrestling contest
that has been staged during the last
month will be held. Among the prizes
in this contest are two gold watches and
two loving cupA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
GIVES NEW PLAN TO
CHECK BREAD PRICE
Vollmcr Would Repeal Mixed Flour
Law to Reduce the Cost
Of Living.

As amears of reducing the price Of
wheat and bread. thus preventing the
necessity for an embargo on the export
shipment Of food stuffs. Representative
Vollmer. Of Iowa. yesterday introduced
hill proposing tine repeal of the mixed
flour law. This law. imposes tax
Of -four cents barrel on mixed flour.
which is Described by the law as n prod
uCt containing any admiXture of grains
other than wheat. This Ia whas been
effective in preventing tho development
nf the mixed flour industry. Mr.. Noll-
mcr advocates its repeal on the ground
that such action by congress would tend
10 reduce the cost of living.
There is nothing Injurious in A flour
of mixed wheat and corn. wheat. and
rye. or wheat and potatoes said Mr.
Nollmer. The provision has been per
mittcd to remain upon the statute books
for the Statutory effect it was supposed
to have upon the practice Of misbrand-
ing. Tho pure food law at present takes
care OF all miShranding."
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gave excellent account of himself In q
part which. less skillfully handled. might
easily made the character priggish. Rob-
ert Lowe as Falkner gave a very salts
factory representation of the man whose
passion makes him a mere plaything in
the hands of a foolish woman. Gertrude
Bondhil is most attractive as Dolly
Coke, the pretty wife of Archie Coke.
superannuated specimen. cleverly por-
trayed by Daniel Hanlon. The other
parts. ably cast are in The hands OF
Louis Haines as Freddie Tatton; Helen
Tracy as Mrs. Crespin: Graham Nelsey
as George Nepean; Marion Nichols as
Lady Rosamund Tatton: Violet kimball
as Beatrice Ebernoe. and Charles Andre
as a typical French waiter
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BELASCO.
Lady Luxury"

Had a capacity audience greeted
Lady Luxury" at the BelasCo last
night il would have been no more
than she could properly have expect
ed. for such a dainty. capricious. win
some miss deserves the best. Fresh
from the Casino, blithesome and gay
as her many predecessors-the Pink
Lady" for instance-she preened her
amid the idle rich gathered at her
bidding to assist her In celebrating
her coming into her inheritance. only
to find that her heart was with her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
PRIZE COURT GETS
WILHELMINA CASE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

cred the best way to end the war as
speedily as possible was for the allies
to send Germany joint note to the eff
feet that they had decided to stop all
supplies which benefited Germany.
II think there will be no trouble with
the neutral countries or the great coun-
try of America" he said.
1t was at this point that Premier As
quith arose and announced that the gov
eminent had decided to submit the ques-
ton OF the Wilhelmina's cargo to a prize
court.
There is no question Of taking pro-
ceedings against the vessel ITSELF" he
said. IF the report of negotiations pend
ing for the sale of the cargo for the
relief of distress in Belgium is confirmed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
LAST RITES FOR FANNY CROSBY
Church Crowded to Doors mt Serv-
ices for Noted Hymn Writer.

Bridgeport Conn. Feb. 1.-THE First
Methodist church was crowded to the
doors this afternoon when funeral serv-
ICES were held over the body of
Fanny Crosby. the blind hymn writer.
The services were conducted by Rev
George NJ Brown The paIIbearcrs were
younE men. relatives and friends of the
deceased
The floral offerings were numerous
coming from all parts OF the country.
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TIBER ON rise;
ROME MENACED
Stricken Italy in New Battle
with Elements as Floods
Sweep Down.
ST. PETERS IS DAMAGED
$500 Homeless and Many Buildings
Wrecked-Pope Watches Flood
Scenes from Window.
ST. PETERS IS DAMAGED

Rome Feb 15-Twenty-fvc hundred
persons are homeless as result of
floods in Western Italy. Many buildings
in the Iow-lying sections of Rome have
been damaged by the waters of the
Tiber, which Is out Of its hanks. King
Victor Emmanuel is personally directing
relief measures.
ter is called Is flooded The Pope spent
ter is called. els CODED. The Pope spent
considerable time looking from the win
dows Of his chamber and library upon
the flood scenes.
The flood waters in the streets around
81. Peters have risen to a height of four
feet and eleven inches. Several walls
have collapsed, but without serious con-
consequences.
TroOps Aid In Rescue Work.
The military authorities have taken
cogniZance of the situation, and troops
have been sent to aid in rescue work
and to provide food for sufferers cut off
from supplies.
In Rome the River Tiber is more than
fifty feet out of its normal banks. and is
rising at the rate Of two inches an hour
The one bright spot in the situation to-
day is that the weather showed signs
of clearing, and this gives hope that
the waters will rcccde.
Two hundred patients in the Hospital
of Santo Spirito. near the Vatican, have
been removed to upper floors Of the build
ing because of the flood. Some fear is
expressed that the rising water may
cause the building to collapse.
The authorities have closed the road
from Rome to the sea in which there
are several deposits Of carbide and lime
Some of these. through infitrat ton from
the flooded Tiher. already have exploded
and caused nearby buildings to collapse.
Fortunately. there were no victims, as
the people. foreseeing danger. had left
the place.
Noted Bridges in Danger.
Great anxiety is felt today for the IA
NOUS It. Angelo Bridge. originally erect
cd by Emperor Hadran and which con-
meets his tomb with the city. The water
already Is over the pillars Of the bridge,
and troops. engineers. and firemen are
at the scene doing what is possible to
check tho peril.
Milos Bridge, built over 100 years he
fore Christ, is inundated and water also
surrounds the imposing basiIica of st.
Paurs.
Tho Suhlicus Bridge. the structure sup
posed to have been defended by IIora-
thus and two companions also Is under
water. This Is the oldest bridge in
Rome. having been built in the year $50
Il. G.
The bridges which have shown signs Of
weakness have been closed to traffic.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
IAT THE THEATERS LAST NIGHT

Texas lover and that true love needs
no luxury.
Forrest Huff. well remembered here
in summer opera as Sam Warren, of
Texas. plots with Uncle Van Cuyler
q. w. HerberD to teach Lady Lux
ury that all is not gold that Glitters.
and in a plot of unusual coherency
and plausibility from the fertile pen
of Rida Johnson Young. succeeds in
doing so to the satisfaction of all. in
Guiding Lady Luxury" herself. so ad-
mirably impersonated by Florence
Weber.
Emile Lea, as the Russian dancer,
whirled. spun. and kicked her way
into the hearts of the audience, espe
cially in the Poster Dance" in which
her costume was as bizarre as the
music and the steps. And who ever
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Purely Personal.

Superintendent of Schools f. l.. Thurs
ton. who has been confined to his home
because of cold resumed his office
business yesterday.
Maurice Joyce. of 90 VI street north
west. celebrated his eightieth birthday
yesterday and last night. Mr. Joyce
is known as the Original engraver" of
the District.
DIR. d. Percy Hicklins. chairman OF
the public health committee of the Board
of Trade. will represent the board on
the clean city campaign committee.
W. C. Taylor deputy register of wills,
is having published a book. Probate
Practice and Procedure"
Wallace II. johnson. of Utica. y. Y.
arrived in Washington Yesterday. Mr..
johnson is stopping at the Willard.
Mrs. 4. A. Allen reached this city yes
terday from Geneva, y. Y. her home.
While here Mrs. Allen will stay at the
Willard.
Pierce Butler. Of st. Paul Mimi. is
visiting in this city. lie arrived yes
teluay ana registered At Iilc W lllaFu.
The Misses Catherine and Matilda
DigGes. of La Plata. Md, are in this
city visiting their brother. DIR. John II.
Digges.
G. W. Wilkinson. who was recently ap-
pointed postmaster of Fargo. n. Oak.
is in Washington. He is stopping at
the Ebbitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Green. of Winchester.
Va, were among yesterdays arrivals at
the Ebbitt.
W. II. Cross. of Chicago, is at the Eb-
bitt.
l.. L. Lawrence. Of Greenville, Tenn,
i son a visit to the Capital He ar
rived yesterday and registered at the
Ebbitt.
NJ. T. Devault was among yesterdays
arrivals at local hotels from New York
City Mr. Deyault is at the Ebbtt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-16
Rats Caused Steamer Fire

tapt. Hayward. master OF the steam
ship MARYLAND. of the Chesapeake and
Atlantic Line. which was burned to its
hull January 80 has been exonerated.
along with his fellow officers. from all
hlam" nv Inspectors Wright and White.
~ the local steamboat inspection dis
triCt. TIL" fire WAS caused ny rats or
deficient electric wiring, according to
the report.
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Pleads Guilty to Burglary.

William Sullivan pleaded guilty yes
terday in Police Court to two charges
of HOUSEKEEPING and was held by tho
grand jury under $500 for each case
1t is charged that he robbed the resi-
dence of W. J. Wallace. 300 Livingston
street December :. and that of Ralph
r. Goldwaite. 500 Georgia avenue north
west. January IS.
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the foreign office will reconsider its de-

Cision."
Preceding Mr.. Churchill's speech, the
chancellor of the exchequer made the i'm
portant announcement that the combined
war expenses of the allies for the year
ending December 81 next. would be about
$40, 600. OOOO0O. The British were spending
from SOo0O0.O0 to $515.oOO.6O more than
any of the other allies. Great Britain.
he said. could finance the war for five
years out of the proceeds of her invest
ments abroad. France could do the same
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for two or three years and still have
something To snare

years
something to spare.
Mr. Lloyd George further announced
that the joint financial conference OF
the allies in Paris had decided against
a joint loan. Each country was to take
care of itself financially. Great Britain
has advanced sl60 100000 for Russian pur-
chases and Russia still has in London a
credit Of s30.00O"oo. The Russian treas
ury notes amounting to 100000 issued
in London in the last few days have been
over-subscribed.
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Pasadena. Cal. has 1s4 miles OF streets
and alleys.
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NJ. T. Devault was among yesterday
arrivals at local hotels from New York
City. Mr.. Devault is at the Ebbitt.
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l.. L. Lawrence. Of Greenville, Tenn.
i son visit to the Capital He ar
rived yesterday and registered at the
Ebbitt.
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W. II. Cross. of Chicago, is at the Eb
bitt.
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Superintendent of Schools f.. L. Thurs
ton. who has been confined to his home
because of cold resumed his office
business yesterday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Green. of Winchester
Va, were among yesterdays arrivals a
the Ebbitt.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15

shoulders ana puttoned at the left side with huge velvet covered ball but tons. From this hangs a deep ripple tunic, shorter than knee length in oack and falling in deep V in the front. An enormous flare collar is edged with sable are the long sleeves. coming well over the hands
 and with band of fur a1tandins 10
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15

1 satin heavily embroidered in silver. The deep collar and cuffs are of white fox. Heavy rose colored silken tas- sels are used as further garniture.
 The gown pictured upon the extreme right is an elaborate suit of white vel vet showing a narrow founda tion skirt. over which is worn q coat short
 waisted and fitting snugly over the
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15

of folds of white chiffon. Wide shoul- der straps of rhinestones and pearls hold up the skirt. and a long rope of pearls interspersed with rhinestoncs fails at the right side. A capelike eff feet of the velvet falls from the shoul- ders in the back
 Next in the illustration is an elab- crate evening wrap of rose Colored
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15
O q .@ Ma4%4
STRAPPED sLl

DROBABLY dancing
 for the fashion fo, over the instep with st} tho slipper with a strM step is far more c01 afcj in than the slipper cut R pump. And among n slippers those with xd outnunlber ;Scse wiiho strsr ia so elaborated il work of hrocAde ovar fbe
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15


 gin to blossom with spring . - time things. During the long dark days of winter clever fin- gers are busy fashioning with satins and laces and flowers and "stuffs" of all sorts the inspirations that have come to the brains of the various de- signers. Snow may be falling outside, but within the shop windows a veri- table riot of springtime anticipa tes by art the natural beauties of the season. ~ illustrated is only hint of spring. lime attire, with some mdwinter mod els thrown in for good measure. The collar upon the extreme left is one or the very newest things in en- brofdered batiste. The revers are scalloped and finished with a padded outtonhole stitch, while embroidery ornaments the corners The back of lne collar is plaited and edged with real valenciennes.
 Pictured next is a dancipe r,oclx of ace and taffeta. The taffeta is in two 'hades of pink, the sash, the bands lround the skirt and the outlining lround the neck and armscye. The 'ash is draped under the lace over bodice and falls in long ends down the >oack Of the skirt, The sleeves are N1spy creations of bow of ribbon at tacned to the filmy lace overbodice < The gown shown next is of a type Rhicn Will be extremely popular for Farly spring wear. Made in the fash Ionaole sand color and of almost any I the heavier cloth materials it will De round to be one of the most suc- yessfui as 1t is one of the most sim pie. The coat buttons directly down the front ana is belted by a narrow pel'' over Which pockets are belted upon each side. The skirt Is about two yards and a half around the bot- .om, while plaited front and back hn- kh it.. lt ss.
 Next in the illustration Is a strikins
New Britain herald., 1915-01-15

the elbow. A velvet c< the waist and is finished
 of sable. wh.s, q band usual width -nray~les rl
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-09
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