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"MovR UPsFRONTr" NOT NOW,

Precisely why the street car pas
senger who doesn't get the seat for
which he has paid, should be subject
to peremptory orders to "move up
front" or "clear the way there" j"
while the passenger who gets his
seat holds ittip confforp, has never
been clear. 1t would seem reason
able that the passenger who gets a
strap instead of a seat might ex-
pect at least courteous treatment BY
way OF apology for failure to pro-
vide the service he buys.
But it has never worked that way
The unfortunate who gets the strap
gets "cussed" instead Of courtesy;
he is treated as a sort of malefac-
tor, to be peremptoIiiy ordered
around as if feswere an intruder. The
fact that, as street car parlancc
puts it, ethe dividends are in the
straps" makes no difference to the
company The man in the aisle i!
entitled to his dubious measure o.
standing room only on terms tha'
please the, employees in charge.
Such has been the traditiona
street car attitude. But it's gOint
to be different hereafter. A jur!
in the Supreme Court of the Distric
awarded damages to a strap-hange,
who was too vigorously pushes
around by a motorman because h,
didn't meekly "move up 'front.'" an,
the appellate court has sustained tn
verdict The passenger who stand
mp has some rights, it is judicial.
held; and among these is the righ
not to be insulted or assaulted.
Congratulations to the passenge
who rendered the public such ser
vice as brought this decision. Maybe
now, we shall have a serious effor
by the corporations to provide seat
for passengers. When they can
safely be ordered around like cattl
there will be no amusement makini
them stand. so. ,,,l,.. 2
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TnR PRESIDENTS AODREss

President Wilson has done we'll in
presenting forcibly in his annual ad-
dress to Congress the demand for
measures that viii unity the Ameri-
can nation within, and then protect
it without.
Even more important that readi-
ness to meet the attack from abroad,
is the assurance of a united front
at home. II Is time for the Ameri-
can nation to make sure that it is
really a nation, not vast assem-
blage of people gathered together
by the attraction Of the marvellous
opportunities of this section Of the
world. t,v
There must be an end to uncer-
tainties, to factionalism among our
own people as against the outside
world. The first duty of Ameri-
cans is toward their own country;
after that, the solidarity of the
Western Hemisphere is to be con-
sidered.
Preparedness is in no. small part
state of the national mind. The
certainty that this hundred million
of people are unit as against any
aggression from the outside Is the
first step in preparedness, and the
longest one. That much granted
there will be small doubt of the
physical capacity to care for our
selves.
The hyphen must be eliminated
from American citizenship. 1t will
not do to have groups and factions
quarreling about the allegiance Of
this nation, when if it is truly "a
be a nation it must have only one
allegiance, and that to it's own peo.
pie and institutions. Whatever ID
necessary to do, in order to insure
this national solidarity, must be
done.
We have seen too many testin,on.
les to the mischievous influence Of
factionism and division. Some Of
them have been impressed withiT
the last few days. It may prove *
be an affair only Of hours, unit
the country will face a crisis oi
international scope, growing out o.
the divisions among our own people
Neutrality in everything save loyal
ty to American institutions must b,
the rule Of this country. The Presi
dent has given a wise direction II
the Legislative effort of the session
in insisting on measures to sucl
ends, F
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GARDEN.

Frank keenan, is the particular sta
of the Triangle film program presentet
for the beginning of the second weel
of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pictures q
Moore's Garden Theater. In a drami
called THE Coward" which was stagei
by Thomas II. Ince. Mr., Keenan, ha
the part of AN old SoutheFner who's
only son turns out to be a coward an
deserts after his enlistment in the Com
federate army. The father goes to tn
front In his place. The work Of Nh
keenan, deserves to rank with anythini
he has ever done on the stage. IGl
scenes showing the fighting between
the Union and Confederate forces
brought about through the regeneration
of the son, are remarkable photo
graphically for their depth of perspec
| tive and the battle detail that is given
Tho comedy film introduces Eddie Fo
and the seven young Foys in a typica
Mack Sonnet production called -
| Fayorite Fool" Foy fits into the Key
stone comedy requirements with a nice
ness that shows him to be perfecttI
al home. In fact Keystone coined!
| seems to be the middle name OF tn
whole Foy family, In this particula
Iproduction Mack Sennet and Mabe
| Normand figure for the frst time a
J extras and appear for q brief hash IL
/ a crowd at a circus.
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dERMANY's PET AVERsIONs

Field Marshal Won Hindenburg,
who may possibly not be as great an
expert in diplomatic as he is in mill
tary strategy, has been interviewed,
and expresses the conviction that no
prospect of peace is at hand. He in
dicates conviction that it is Ger
many's duty to pursue the war un-
til England, Serbia, and Italy have
been thoroughly punished"
Serbia surely has been punished
by this time, so she needs no further
attention. Why England and Italy
at the top of Germany's list of of
tenders?
Manifestly, because they sadly
disappointed Germany when the war
plot was sprung. Germany's plan
contemplated war by Germany,
Austria, and Italy, against France
and Russia; three nations against
two, if Serbia be dismissed as in
considerable in so large a calcula-
tion. 1t was not dreamed in Berlin
that England would join hands with
France and Russia; she was sup
posed to be selfish, cOwardly, fiabby,
unprepared, and quite negligible
Likewise Germany was confident
that Italy would remain with the
triple alliance.
Had these calculations proved cor.
rect, the war would probably have
been over now, Germany a victor
and Berlin planning the next move
to crush. Great Britain. But Britain
had learned lesson from the ex
perience Of France in 1901. WheI
Prussia assaulted Austria in 1866
France should have taken up the
cause Of Austria. There would have
been a different tale to tell, and th'
disaster Of 1870 might have beer
averted. But France held back, al
lowed Austria to be crushed, anC
then awaited her own turn, whicl
came all too soon.
In 1914 Prussia was ready TO re
peat that strategy; to crush Franc,
first, then Russia; after that, t,
make peace and prepare for tn
greater tasl: of destroying Britain
on the see end pulling down the EN-
pire. Britain was wise enough t
see the fate in store for her, and b
J fight while SIZE was able to hav
allies.
Italy deserted the triple allianc
lbeeause it was good sense to do Il
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CASINO.

"a Little Girl in Big CITY" fore.
ful melodrama in four acts. from the
pen OF James Kyrle MacCurdy. is the
attraction at the Casino this week. This
production. which deals with the ex-
perIences OF Laura Nelson. a fresh
young country girl who goes to New
York in search OF employment. Is fresh
from the Gotham Theater. Little Miss
Nelson falls into the hands of black
mai!ers. and her struggles TO continue
in the paths of virtue. and her flnai
rescue by the boy from back homo
makes a compelling story, even If thu
theme Is somewhat familiar.
beatrice LortnE Is cast as Laura Nell
son, and gives a capable interpretation
Charles Bickford. as &c Jones. the BOY
from back home. made decided hit a.
the initial performances.
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Plays and Players at
the Theaters
NATIONAL.

Wv = IT1 Mrs. Vernon Castle. and
NV Frank Tinney. and Bernard
Granville. ana Harry Kelly,
and Elizabeth BFice, ana a
Few others. and a fine dancing chorus
ard some modern and attractive sceu-
cry. and several carloada OF costumes.
Watch Your Step" the musical show
At the National this week. reveals itself
as one Of the best muqical comedies
seen here this season.
In fact. In all Of this first rate en-
tertainment there 10 but one laRgard
Harry Keily's fish-hound. although he
performed all Of the tricks required OF
him. evinced a desire to toy with his
leach instead OF attending to business
and being a fish-hound.
Outside Of this one flaw. this three-act,
seven-scene Charles Dillingham; musical
production. for which Irving Berlin
oblIginRly wrote the music and which
was staged by r. II. Burnside. is quite
all ono could wish for in the way of
amusement. In one evening.
Disdaining a stage name. Mrs. Castle
appears merely a. herself. without
much excuse for an appearance as far
as the plot is concerned. but with
ample cause for existence as far as the
audience goes. And they went pretty
far last night applauding every few
moments in seeming attempt TO make
as much noise as the chorus and prin-
cipalR. nanifestly impossible. Mrs.
Castle appears in scene III OF act I.
In scene of act II. and In scene II
Of act III. for concert dances. Her &c
companist is olin F1nney. who dances
acceptably. but who. as told In an aside
bv Frank Tinney.. was nervous. This
was entirely Unnecessary. as his work
Is excellent. and needs onlv the relief OF
poise.
Frank Tinney and Bernard Granville,
aided by Harry Kelly furnish most OF
the comedy. which consists Of a few
dear old Jokes. and a great deal Of
Just themselves. Elizabeth Brice who
has an excellent soprano voice. is right
lv given the majority OF the songa. and
with an assiduous male chorus behind
her. succeeds in making the people in
front forget that Mr.. Tinney is resting
in the wings or that Mrs Castle has
left to change her gown.
The scenery. which is said to have
been designed by Helen Dryden and
Robert McQuinn- provides. in the urban
barker manner. ample decoration with.
out cluttering up the stage.
"The Syncopated Walk" IT Love "a
Have the Boys Around Me-" and
Settle Down in q One-horse Town, .
are but a few OF the songs which
AZ the plot only lived for one aci
perhaps II would be tactful to omit
| further mention of II.
| FLORENCE YODER.
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INVADING SOUTH AMERICA

An American corporation which
has long been engaged in big opera
tions in South America, is expected
shortly to take over the manage
nent Of the Brazilian state-owned
railroad system. The system en-
braces about 10000 miles OF lines,
and its capitalization is placed at
about $1O0OOO.0OO. Prior to the
wer, it was managed by British and
sfench interests, which represented
the,investment Of capital that had
oaae it possible to develop the sys-
tent,
The capture of this important sys-
TEN, Of courses means that the Eu-
ropean interests have found them,
selves in need to realize on Their
capital, and Americans, ready tC
provide it,, are taking the operation
of their hands This is precisely tht
sort of opeiatton that Mr. Wander
lip had inE mind when he announced
organization Of his international In
vestment Cooperation. He believed
that many Of the great properties
throughout the Americas, heretofor,
controlled in Europe, are now II
the market if any buyer will come
along with a fair price; and there il
no possible buyer unless the Ameri
can nation will put its capital ints
such investments.
American control Of the Brazilian
railway stei9 w6tld meaF sales o.
AmericatrE4y1gfaiIs, locomotives; il
would utAaassAHferickn methods, car
ried intof eHeoUtion-by American en-
gineers and operators; American
touch with and understanding O.
conditions in Brazil; the broadening
Of the field for American business
generally, The time for such ex
pansion Isl, now, and it is taking
place, on+tRs whole, at a gratifying
rate, =
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DE. KEITH'S

Nine Nazimova IS seen again 1T D. T..
Keith's this week IN her wonderful Dor.
tiayaI OF Joan IN Marion Craig went.
worths dramatic inspiration, THE War
Brides" OF course, the play has to dc
with war. but the locale docs mt place
II In any particular country ard IL a
crusade aEainst slaughter OF mankind
IN any country where peasants are
torn from their families and sent out
to fight and the role is a protest against
the brutalities and miseries that war
entails upon woman In the leading
role Nazimova Is seen at her best ana
her tragic resding OF the part she is
shown to be the pre- eminent portrayer
OF emotional roles. She Is surrounded
by a cast OF players ali OF whom are
especially adapted TO the several char.
acters they portray
The rest on the bill is evenly balanced
from start tn finish. opening with a
gymnsstic novelty given by Helene and
Emilon. Fiorenz Kolb end Adelaide
Harlan oner Evolution which is
satire on dancing with music from l2,s
70 lSzO The Avon Comedy -Four. Messrs
Dale, Kaufman. GOODWIN. and Stnit,
again present their farce "The New
Teacher" in which their vocaiizipe !,
the Mad Musician, billed as the onl,
man who can play any instrument i'm.
vented, has unique act and stage set
ting IN which he proves to a great .ex.
tent his versatility on various Wood.
wind, reed, and brass instruments.
HSongsayings." the offering Of Sadie
Burt and George Whiting. is one of tht
particularly bright spots on thC pro.
gram; and the duo were not long ir
establishing their claim as the leaders
IN their line OF entertainment Minnie
Allen. has departure from tho lsua,
style OF women acts in her song Ji
THE Magic Man" she illustrates II
with various tricks In magic. Her fina
| number Thee International Kiss,
| gives her opportunity Of appearing *
| five changes of costume without leav.
| ing the stage. De Witt. Burns and Tor.
renee, are an acrohatic trio with q
novel settiHg called "The Awakening Of
| the Toys"
The program opens with the motion
| picture, "A Twentieth Century Court
| ship" with several changes from last
weeks bill. and closes with pictures
from the European war zcne.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
COLUMBIA.

Special opportunity is given Theodore
Roberts to display his ability as a char
acter actor in the Jesse Lasky photo
play adaptation OF E. Phillips Open
helms story. ''Mr. Grex OF Monte
Carlo" which forms the feature film
OF the program at Loew's Columbia the
first part Of this week. As the shrewd
Russian diplomat the actor is called
upon to give a very careful perform
ance Carlyle Blackwell shares with
Roberts the honors OF the play. Mr..
Blackwell has never appeared to better
advantage. and gave an excellent
characterization OF a young American
millionaire.
In addition to the feature him, the
program also provided short Vita.
graph Western picture. with Alfred
Vosburgh and Myrtle Gonzales. a filn
comedy and series of pictures oi
Buenos Aires showing the park system
the geological gardens, and the city
police and fire departments,
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BATrLHshIP FoRTlPICATIoNs

One Of the country's most noted
educators, Or. Eliot; president emer-
titus of Harvard, is quoted as saying
that the first duty of the Govern
ment in its preparedness plans
should be the intensive fertilization
Of every important seaboard city.
The adequate protection of the
seacoast cities, commercial and
shipping nerve-eenters, is a prob
lem which has faced the nation for
many years. There has never been
a time when our harbor defenses
were abreast of military science. II
is another thing to say, however
that harbOr forts are our greatest
need.
The strategic Atlantic "cOasi
line" Of the United States is a thou,
sand miles out in the ocean. Unless
America is able to defend that seem.
ingly theoretical but absolutely vita
coast line it is useless to talk oi
defending the one at our doors. The
American navy must be able 30 keeT
invaders away from our shores if VIZ
want those shores to remain invio
, late. The best kind Of defense il
offense.
Irrespective Of the value Of harboi
fartA it i incpneOivable 70 reEarI
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Take NaZimoVa and "War
Bride" AS Suffrage Tex.

Taking NAEimova and ''Wag Brides
as a text in support OF their cause, TN
suffragists age presenting during u
intermissions of each performance
Keith's Theater this week speake
TO urge that they be given the vote,
Miss Mary Austin, director of IN
paReant presented yesterday. was th
Speaker at last nights pertorman,s
and after having quieted the usual dls
turbance that ensues with each lhi5r
mission, won prolonged applause py us
cIarinR that women want, and II RiFS
tine ballot would urge, peace instead P"
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Panama Canal Critics
Charge GoethaIS Has
Dominated Legislation
Several Congressman Gathering Information As to
Real Conditions At Big Ditch Independent OF
Governor of Nicaragua Route
eD Still On the Market
Ru IupsoN G. WELLIYER.

That there is "Goetha machine in Congress- that has for
years dominated legislation relating the Panama canal is one
of cheerful allegations made by members who avOw that
they AREN'T cog in the machine and have in mind to find out this
session how strong ii is
Talk about the "Goetas machine is incident to discussion
81 conditions at the canal good many things have contributed
lately bring canal prominence Not the least Of these
suggestion Canada might become bidder for the
the old Nicaragua and perhaps build canal there
FRANCHISE ON MARKET
The Washington times., 1915-12-07

and also because she was never
bound in that alliance to engage in
an offensive war started by her al
lies. She declined TO be dragged at
the chariot wheels Of Prussian milf
tary ambition.
Wherefore the Germanic displeas-
ure with England and Italy; where
foro the special importance Of see
ing them duly punished" before
the war ends.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Kennel Club Plans
A Lost Dog Bureaus

.1ost dog bureau TO assist in fin4
ing stray dogs will be established unde
the auspices Of the Washington kennf
club at 712 Twelfth street northw'S,
resolutions to establish such an inSI
tuition were passed az the first fall E""i
ing of the club last night.
plans were also formulated AT "a
meeting TO hold the annual show
March "A, rs. and 16. More than 81 Z
viii be offered in cups cash, and spec-a
prizes.
seven new members were admitted
the club: Miss IL. Il. Elliott, M
Rosenthal, William Smith. Hernia
RenninR. DR.. GustaVO I. Guerra, Achih
M. BuTkiin. jr., and Wade Goodwin.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
TOmOrrOK.


Lecture, before audIence OIL Boy Scouts on
war Signals in lime OF War and Peace
Signals in Time of Peace" Foundry II. L.
Meeting, Kit Carson Post, No. 2, G. A. r..
for election OF officers. headquarters, y.
Concert. U. S. Soldiers Home Band orehSs-
ira, Stanley Hall 6:45 p NJ.
Meeting. Chemical Society Of Warrington, in
connection with National Rivers and Har-
bOrs Congress, New Willard, D. m,
Celebration Of feast Of Immaculate Concep-
tiOn. all Catholic churches. morning aud
evening, Memorial In chapel OF GiDbOn 3
Memorial Hail, Catholic University. 1880
Monthly meeting. board, of control Of the
Washington DistEct EPworth LeaEus, EId-
brooke ~. L. Church. TenleYtOWn, s p. IN.
Address, before District Of Columbia section
of the WOnlan's Department, National
Civic Federation. Masonic Temple Auditor
Twelfth annual convention. National Rivers
and HarbOrs Congress, New Willard, 10 u.
Motion pictures. assembly hall. y. N. c. A.,
s;I5 y. IN,
IalncheOn, Democratic national COMMITTEES,
with PRESIDENT Wilson at White House, /
Meeting, Connecticut Avenue Cltixsns' Asso-
citation, Army and Navy Preparatory School,
Annual meeting. National Library for the
Blind. Gt Institution, 1880 a. m.
! Christmas bazaar, ladies OF the Aid Society
OF LangdOn NJ. e. Church new Sunday
school room, afternoon and evening
Christmas bazaar women OF the First Con-
Sregational Church. IN Uhurch, afternoon
and evening.
Meeting, Mems League OF Fifth Baptist
| Church, In church, .. m. Address "Colds
and How TO Prevent Them" DR.. C. n.
Chipman.
| Christmas bazaar. luncheon, dinner and
dance, ladies OF the 81. Georges Protestant
Episcopal Church parish Of Clarendon and
FaTlee. Va, Raleigh, afternoon aud even.
] ing.
Meeting. American National Red Cross
| RauscheT's. $3.50. aud s y. m.
Masonio-HarnOny, No, II: King Solomon
| No 81 School OF Instruction, ST. John,
| Mite Association; Columbia, No. l. Roya
Arch Chapter Naomi, No. 81 Brookland
No II, Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Eastern, No. 7; Harmony. No
81 Federal City, No 70; Columbia, No. /
Encampment,
Knights Of Pythlas-Columbia, No. %; Mt
Vernon, No. S; HermCine, No ~: Union
No. q; Washington Company Eo. !. Uni
form Rank. ~
Sons Of MISUNDERSTANDING Camp Fife GnS
Drum Corps, practice.
National uniOn--P. o. Department COUNSEL
Interior Council.
InSsEssnds9t order Of RED Nsn-whits EAsl
Knights. Of CoiSmbus-choFsl Society. ~
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Concert Follows Meeting
Of the Indiana Society

A concert nv the Rebe% Orchestra
was the feature NJ the entertainment
given after the business meeting Of
the Indiana Society at the Raleigh last
night. IL. w. weber directed the or
ehestra and Miss Florence Prainum was
the plano aecompantst
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FRANCHISE ON MARKET.

rebels against the plan that carried the
day.
One of the efforts will be to get Infor-
nation about canal Anair7 independent
of General Goethals. II is charged that
he has contr0lled expression Of even
his subordlnates. In charge OF highly
important branches of the work. have
not had opportunity fully to present
their views to Congressional commit
lent chance within the next few months.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07

If Columbia follows Prof. James
C. Egbert's suggestion the univer-
sity will establish correspondence
courses. Western colleges have
demonstrated the practjcabllity Of
the idea. The fact that COlUmbis
gets many letters asking for study
plans is brought up 10 show that
there is a genuine demand for such
courses. Columbia, with q modern
equipment and excellent teaching
force, could fill a long-needed want
which heretofore had been taken
care Of by inferior institutions.
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WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TO-DAY
Meetings Of the FraternaI, So
CiaI, and Other 0rganiza-
tons in Washington.

Concert, Washington oratoriO Society. Ham
line NJ. e. Church. p. m
''zarHgueta." spanish play, by Spanish
American AtheneuIu. Rauscher's. D. m.
Meeting, 1anitors Of the District schools.
typographical Temple. 5 p. m.
BANQUET and reception, commemorAt ting M.
Inhabitants, Ebbitt. 7:3o .. IN.
Dance, Home club. y. m.
Dance. KAllpolis Grotto; National Rifles
Christmas bazaar, ladies OF the Aid Society
of the Langdon Methodist Episcopal Church
new Sunday school room OF church, after
Christmas bazaar. First CongreEa tionaI
Church. afternoon and evening
Lecture, Right and Left in OsaEs Rites, -
Frances La Fieschs. before AnthropoIoS Sical
Society Of Washington. Public Library. s
.. m.
Election of Officers. District Of Columbia
branch Of the Society OF Colonial WaEa.
New willard. $3.50 D. m.
Musical for the blind. Library Of Congress, {
ExhibiIiOn. work OF the National Association
OF Portrait Paintsrs. CoreOran Art Gallery.
Meeting, Columbia Heights citiEens Asso.
citation, Wilson Normal School, Eleventh
and Harvard streets northwest 1880 y. m.
| illustrated lecture, Textiles and Their Sc
lection" II. l.. Lang. before meeting oi
Home Economics Association. Woodward 4
LOthrop's auditorium. 9:45 p. m.
MasOnIc-NGtlonal. No. II; Armlnlus. No. 25
No. Is; MIthras Lodge OF Perfection. Scot
4 tish Rite Mizpah, No s. Fidelity. No. -
Eastern Star.
ODD FellOws-Mount Pleasant. No. 20; Wash
inEton, No. 6; Golden Rule. No. 2l Amity
No. "a; Fidelity. No. I. Rebekahs,
knights OF PythiaB-Wsbster, No. Z: Excel
siOr No. 1li Capital, No. "A: Myrtle, No 26
National Cnlon-DiBtrict of Columbia Cabi
| net. class initiation. Pythian Temple.
| Jr. o. u. A. Accommodation Council. Ne
Knights Of Coiumbus-carroll Council
Daughters Of Amsrica-B1delity Council
| U. S. w. v.--Gen. Nelson A. Afiles Camp
| No /, Perpetual Building.
Meeting, Presidents Own Garrison. Arm!
l and Navy Union q. A. r. Hall, p. m.
Indoor Carnival. Van Horns Hall. Bright
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Amnaemmts.

New National " Rtcn our step" S:l6 .. N.
belaSco-DaNid WRrtield in Van Der
Docken," $40 p. m.
Poll s-''JuliuA Caesar" 2;l5 and S:l5 y. m.
u. f. Keith's--VaudsVille, 2:l6 and s;lO ., IN.
CGAino-"A Little Girl in Big CITY, .:lS
and S:1b p. m.
Gayety-BuTlesque. 2:l5 and S:l6 p. m.