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The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
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Special Correspondent of The Washington Herald
New York, Sept. 22.-Mr. Bob Fitzsim
mons has found that he Is not quite
strong enough at present to lift the
mortgage from his farm. 1t takes the
strength that seems to have been denied
the former speckled champion. 1t has
been the heros task from time imme-
mortal to lift the mortgage from the old
farm and many an unheralded man has
succeeded where Fitz failed.
1t Is an illustration of the superiority
of perseverance over punch. Fitz mar
ried four wives-one right after the
other Two of these wives held execu-
tions against his farm. Fitz fought
gamely to save the property and had the
sale postponed four times. And now the
blow has finally fallen.
The story Of Fitzs downfall in the
New York newspapers closes with this
"Fitzsimmons is now in Newark
Yea, it Is indeed the end.
The New York Times story of the Glib
bons- Mcfarland fight declared: The
crowd lacked the picturesque prettiness
and student jolility of the Yale stadium"
Oh, fury, and a raspberry sundae,
Yet, after all, gentleness pays. Nc
Farland and Gibbons take down Sc. 500
for thirty-nine minutes of prepared po-
liteness, while rough and tumble tennis
players struggle daily for a week under
hot sun and get not nickel for 1t.
Dan Smith, long one of the artists
on the Sunday World, became i'll about
three months ago and two Van Dyked
specialists after pounding and thump-
ing him for an hour or SO shook their
heads dolefully-meaning that it was
time for Smith to get his house in
order.
He refused TO accept the verdict.
Instead he decided that what he need
ed was rest. He arranged to spend
q few weeks at physical culture
place in the Adirondacks. The first
night he got there there was snow.
He was awakened by husky.
beetle-browed person, who looked as
II he would stand but very little back
talk. The covers were jerked off
Smiths bed He was dragged out to
the bathroom and pushed under the
shower
But this wil-l-l kill m-mme." he
chartered. Il have a weak heart.
Stop this. I'm going home" For an
answer the ice cold water was turn
ed on him. He was made to dress in
ashurry and took a six-mile walk be-
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23

I've rambled m and dowa the main
thoroughfares and back alleys of human
existence in search of the reason for the
seemingly perpetual copyright a few
women hold on this lovelon advising
business. The mansions and tenements
of life have been rigidly investigated.
Every possible lurking place has been
microsCopically examined. Result-ns
reason has disclosed itself. Wherefore.
cannot mere man. aye. even a husband.
render consolation unto the lovelorn. I'll
chuck the verbiage and shout, He CAM
"Myra.' / began the other evening,
with what | considered a warrantable
degree of enthusiasm. I'm going to get
up a special column for the Courier"
Like the adorable little wife that she
is-or was1the words inside the dashes
being reserved for future attention
Myra evinced pleasure BILE interest
I'm glad to hear it, Robert she re-
Piled What is to be the nature of thi.
special column
"Oh, I'm going to do a stunt in the
lovelorn advising game" 1 returned.
swelling up like the spring poet who
slips one over on an unsophisticated edi-
tor.
DO you mean Advice to the Love-
lorn.' Robert?" Myra leveled one of
those stilleto-like glances of hers at me.
why. yes-that's what some of those
columns are called. although l expect to
use a different title
But how can you hope to advise peo-
pie unless they ask it,
.'Myra. am surprised. AS long as you
have been luXuriatins in the bliss of
matrimony with a newspaper reporter
and not to know that
See here, Robert broke in Myra,
with her anger signal Tapping. you'll
conduct no such column on the Courier
or anywhere else
"Why. dear?"
That ends it. Robert. If you want to
maintain peace in this household, you'll
disabuse your mind Immediately of any
such foolishness"
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23

for breakfast. On his way home he
stopped long enough to jot down his
will on a piece of paper. He came
back to New York a few weeks ago
feeling better than he ever has in his
life.
Alfred Bryan is disconsolate. He 10
one of the most promising song writ
ers in New York. and now he has
been sharply stung by the criticism
that he has been the foremost enemy
of preparedness in the United States.
He wrote Il Didn't Raise My Boy to
Be a Soldier" which has such q won-
derful sale.
A local film company has used his
song to emphasize indifference to war
and the unpreparedness of the coun-
try. Bryan has been accused OF be-
ing unpatriotic.'
The song was written. says Bryan.
.in good faith at the beginning or
the war and was meant to be plea
for motherhood against the sudden re-
version to barbarism among the ma
tions of Europe"
Gasoline is the name of kitten in
the Hippodrome show. II gets
quart of milk purr week.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
The New Summer Girl.

Sing. o Muse, the new summer
girl, increasing incredibly in charm.
and the new summer man, taking a
vastly changed place IN the cosmic
scheme. The new summer girl no
longer dresses and sits about, wait
ing. forlorn, in hordes for the scarce
and necessary male. She plays ten
mis- and golf. fishes, sails. canoes.
climbs mountains, studies and cam
paigns. II her summer home pos
sesses masculine youth, she deems
that an advantage. but looks over the
specimens carefully. No noodleheads
tor her. No asses staggering in mere
fact Of trousers. She prefers men IL
they hrve anything Of genuine inter-
est. but to q fool or a coxcomb she
much prefers her paddle or her geom-
etry. What better can happen to the
world than that the choicest women
can wait serenity for the choicest
men? What better for breeding up
ward, than the lessened importance
of the he-mutt? The antique summer
man II gone. Heaven rest his soul. his
disappearancs 10 boon."-Harpsrs
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
KYNLN
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4 RRZZXlAY
AND NOZRS
September 23-Jane Taylor.

Had Jane Taylor not lived at time
when independent achievement Of wom-
| en- was held in 6iScredit, she would be-
yond a doubt have been one of the fore
most of all English poets. AS 1t was. In
| spite Of discoura gement-which was ex-
erted most of all from her own family,
/ she managed to produce verses for chill
dren, which have never been equaled in
| the language. for simplicity and purity
of form and for delicacy and originality
of expression.
She vas the daughter of Isaac Taylor
of London, and was born September o.
11S3. In spite of her delicacy as child,
she was a vivacious youngster. and used
to preach and recite for the amusement
of her brothers and sisters and the
neighbors. Both she and her sister, Ann.
were well educated by their father, and
when still in their childhood they formed
their literary partnership through which
they produced most of their publica tions
In this work they were discouraged by
their parents. who felt that literary
achievement ill became the, daughter of
respectable people. and the two girls
had to write early in the morning and
late at night and in secret
1t WIS not till Jane was q that the
verses written during this period were
published. The book was called THE
BegSar's Boy and later in the same
year appeared collection of poems call
ed Original Poems for Infant Minds by
Several Young Persons" which, in spite
of its stilted title. contained many of
the most delightful verses for children
that have ever been composed. 1t was
widely circulated in this, country, and
was translated into Dutch, German,
French and Russian. Among the most
popular of the collection was the old
favorite, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Later Jane published a collection of
hymns for children that met with even
greater popularity, among which are
some of the finest chidrcn's verses ever
written. She was greatly admired by
the Poet Browning and by Sir Walter
Scott.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
MRS. ST. CLAIR ELECTED.
Chaplin Chapter, w. c. T. u, Choose
ORcers and Plans Reception.

Chaplin Chapter, w. c. T. u, Chooses
Omcers and Plans Reception.
The annual election of officers and
reading of yearly reports of Chaplin
Chapter. woman's Christian Temperance
Union. was held yesterday at W. c. T. u.
The reports showed an in
crease in membership of from 80 men,
bers to 17o. The chapter is a charter
member Of the District Union.
Among the business matters taken up
was a decision to give reception in
honor of Mrs. George T. Guernsey, of
Independence. Kans., prominent work.
er in the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. who was elected an hon.
orary vice president Of the chapter yes
terday. The reception will be given Oc-
tober at the unions headquarters.
Installation of officers elected yester-
day will be on October s. Among those
elected were Mrs. Francis st. Clair,
president: Mrs Theresa A. Williams,
vice president: Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus.
sey, vice president, and Mrs. Woodbury.
Pulsifer. vice president
DR.. James Hogan, of San Francisco, as
serts that a solution of gelatine in water
injected into the circuletory system viii:
restore the blood pressure In cases where
excessive losses Of blood have exhausted
the patient. Injections Of this solution,
he says, are quite as effective and sue.
cessful as the TRANSMISSION of blood from
the veins Of strong. healthy person. He
has gone to Europe. where he win use
his discovery in the war hosDitalA
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
keith',k-Na udeville.

War Heroes Week." as the G. A r
encampment period is termed by the
kelth management. will be celebrated bv
a Dill expected to please patrons and
patriots alike. Victor Morley and conn.,
pany of twelve players. including Carol
Parson. in "A Regular Army Man" the
words and lyrics by Claiming Pollock
and Rennold Wolf. score by Clifton
era wford. and interpolated songs BY Gus
Barrett. heads the bill. Harry Fern and
company will be seen in Veterans" A
comedy drama Of romance and patriot
ism. Col J. A. Pattee's old Soldier Fid-
dlers. three "Yanks' and two "Rebs:"
Gertrude Vanderbilt and George Moore.
late OF Watch Your Step Charles
Grapewin. Anna Chance and company in
'Poushkeepsie:" Augusta Close assisted
ny Adolf Close in piano comedy: Horace
Wright and Rene Dietrich in songs;
Harry Setback. worlds champion fancy
bag puncl1hr. with the Seehacks, are
other inclusions which are added to the
regular Keith features.
Concerts will be given next Sunday and
the bill will present Sophye Barnard
and Lou Anger. Bonnie Glass and Mons
Rudolph, Kate Fillmore and Sam Will
:ams. Hcrmine Shone and company, Ota
GySi. AL Herman. Irene and Bobbie
Smith, Harry De Coe. and other features
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
(CcpyIisht. leIh.l
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel.

The stars incline. but do not compel
Thursday. September 23, 1918.
According to astrology this is an un
certain day. Although Venus, Neptune
and Jupiter are all in benefic aspec,
early in the day. Venus changes and
the Sun and Uranus are adverse.
1t is not favorable rule for women
who are likely to be exacting, change
able and difficult TO deal with Love
affairs are most sinister in their direc-
ton
Persons dealing with theatrical af-
fairs should be cautious while this
conflSura ton prevails They are liable
to severe disappointments,
There is a sign warning managers
and producers against plays that are
somber in their tone. as the planets
ruling through the autumn incline the
mind to mela ancholy.
Increase of suicide and mental dis
eases is indicated by the stars
Mars and Jupiter are in an aspect
that is fortunate for England. but de-
bates in parliament will be acrimon-
ious and statesmen will be terribly
criticized for a disaster that will oc-
cur in November
A London seer again predicts dis
grace for a prominent man or high
official in the United States govern
ment. This same astrologer sees pos
siblity of war before the winter is
past
Agitation concerning traffic in liquor
is indicated for the United States In
certain parts of the country this may
affect the elections.
Railway troubles are persistentIy
prognosticated by those who read the
portents in the stars. strike may
cause great trouble in moving fuel
Deaths among high prelates in the
Catholic church will be numerous in
the next few months.
Increase of crimes that have money
as their object will be even more
marked IS the end of the year ap-
proaches.
Persons whose birthdate it Is may
have anXieties in domestic as well as
business affairs. Those who are en-
ployed should be exceedingly diligent.
Children born on this day probably
will be fond of travel and change
These subjects of Libra love justice
and are usually even-tempered and
lovable. The principal ruling planet Is
Venus.
Copyright. 1881
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
CasfnO-VaudeyiIIe.

Next week at the Casino Theater q num-
ber of acts, brought here directly from
New York, will be presented in honor of
the c. A. r. Encampment.
Parcel Post night. which made a hit
last week will be repeated tomorrow
night. More than 200 presents will be
given away to women patrons who hold
the lucky numbers
For Sunday tine program includes all
the features Of this weeks bill. supple
mented by special orchestral program at
all three performances, Next Weeks
motion picture feature, which may be
seen in addition to the six vaudeville
acts, is THE Flaming Sword" with
Lionel Barrymore and Jane Grey.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
COsmOs-Na udeyilIe.

For the new bill presented at today's
matinees. at the Cosmos. Barney Will
Jams and the Summer Girls. will con-
tinue as the headline attraction. and Leo
Feist the tenor. with his trio. will be
retained. The newcomers will include
the Black Brothers. in a cabaret offer
ing: Reth Challis. mimic. with her part
ner: the Three Millers, with the latest
Hearst-Selig pictures and photoplays.
Next weeks bill, in honor of the visit
ing veterans of the G. A. R., will be
headed by The Soldier Fiddlers," a
quintet of old veterans, who will play
old-fashioned tunes on cornets and fid-
dies carried through the war
The Sunday concerts will present a pro-
gram of concert music. with number of
new specialties and feature photoplays
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
PLAYGROUND SITE WANTED.

Commissioner Newman and George
NJ. Roberts. supervisor of public play
grounds. inspected land in Southwest
Washington yesterday with an idea
of including in estimates to Congress
recommendation for purchase of a
playground for white children in the
southwest.
The Commissioner long have recog-
nized need of juvenile recreation
ground in this part of the city for
white children and II the proper site
can be obtained Congress will be asked
to provide money for the purchase.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
New D. A. &. Chapter Formed.

Bell Chapter. the newest chapter Of
the D. A. R., was organized at a
meeting yesterday afternoon aN Lord
Baltimore clubhouse at Riverdale, Md.
Officers are Mrs. Henry Churchill
Cook. regent; Mrs. George A.. Arms,
first vice regent: Mrs. 3. A. Bowden,
recording secretary; Miss NJ. f. Mayer.
secretary: Miss Will
muth Gay, treasurer: DR.. Helen L.
Perkins. registrar. and Mrs. Helen
Nelson DOGGY. historian.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
Lyceum-"Que Of the FolI.es
BcrEere."

Next week the Queens of the Fol-
lis Bergere" will open a weeks en-
gagement at the Lyecum Theater.
An entertainment somewhat different
from the usual run of burlesQue is
promised inasmuch as the principals
are composed of vaudeville and mu-
sical comedy favorites.
Tho Midnight Ball." musical satire
will serve to introduce AL Hitler a
comedian from the LaSalle Theater,
Chicago.
A chorus OF twenty girls will en-
bellish the performance. An added
attraction will be presented by George
Mitchell and company. A dramatic
playlet in one scene, Fun in a Semi
nary" is the closing burlesque. EN-
ma Cook. late Of the Red Canary
Company. will portray the leading
feminine role. Next Wednesday the
regular matinee will be omitted on
account of the G. A. r. parade.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
Changes in Personnel.

The Department Of Commerce yes
terday announced the following
changes:
Mrs. Ella C. McCrista1. transferred
from Government Printing Office to
clerk at $500. Bureau of the Census.
william o. Topham, PROBATIONARY
appointed local inspector of boilers NJ
81, 500, steamboat inspection service, at
Galveston, Tex.
The temporary appointment OF Marc
L. Sewers as clerk at $7eo In the Coast
and Geodetic Survey terminated
Clarence T. Ellis, probationally ap-
pointed clerk at $500. Bureau of
Fisheries.
In Bureau Of Navigation, julius
Rosenthal, temporarily appointed clerk
at $500 at New York City. and Patrick
Leo Quinn transferred from. Bureau
Of Lighthouses to clerk at $see ct
Boston. Mass.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
Gayety-Bflly Arlinxton,

Next weeks attraction at the Gay.
ETY. Theater will be Jacob and Jer-
mons Golden Crook" company, with
Billy" Arlington playing the prin-
cipal comedy roles. The play is IN
two acts and fve scenes. and il en-
titled 'The Midnight Club" The
management promises a worthy pre-
sentation Of the new epoch In bur-
lesoue. During the action of the piece
a large chorus will assist the princi-
pals In the Introduction Of twenty big
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
PO1fs-"The Grand Army Man."

Grand Army week will be celebrated at
Polls with a production of David BeIas-
cos patriotic success, The Grand Army
Man, which was used for several sea
sons as a starring vehicle for, David
Narneld. This is the first David War
neid play ever released for stock pro-
duCtiOn.
The Grand Army Man. tells an ap-
pealnG story of veteran of the civil
war. whose highest hopes are centered
In youth. who threatens to become the
black sheep. In the end. however, the
boy is redeemed through love. and the
Erand Army man and his wife are made
happy.
Stage Director Harry Andrews has re-
Ceived from Mr.. Belasco the original
property and electrical plots thus insur-
ing a production which will closely ap-
proNimate the original presentation as
seen at the BelasCo Theater. New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23

musical numbers. Other members Of
the cast are Frank Dobson. comedian:
Eleanor Cochran. prima donna; Alva
McGil. soubrette: the Beau Brummel
Trio. offering new musical successes.
and Hite and Reflow. exponents Of
modern dancing. One of the special
features of the performance 10 Sam
Raskin and his Russian ballet troupe.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23

The Automobile Club of America disap-
proves of the ancient practice of street
sprinkling. The sprinkling of streets
causes automobiles to skid, and is dam
gerous TO horses as we'll. 1t also Injuries
paved surfaces. especially the wood
block pavements. Commissioner Fether-
ston. of New York. asserts that flushing
the streets by night is far better than
sprinkling. but that the ideal method is
that of dry cleaning by a combination of
the sweeper and vacuum systems.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
WILL PLAN FETE FOR BANDS.

PrOEram Committee Tor DistrIct Tee
timonial Meets Tomorrow.
subcommittee on grounds. finance. and
program for the testimonial to the gov
eminent bands at Brightwood Reservoir
on Saturday. october 1S, were appointed
yesterday and preparations are well un-
der way to make the event a success.
Contributions to the testimonial fund
should be sent to c. ]. Gockeler, treas
urer. at the Board of Trade
The program committee will hold
meeting at noon tomorrow In the Dis
trict Building. The program Of enter
tainment will be definitely decided upon.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
At the Theaters Next Week.
Belasco-E. II. Sothern In "The Two
Virtues.v

OF great interest to local theatergoers
will be the appearance of Charlotte
Walker with f. III. Sothern. when he
appears at the Belasco Theater next
Monday evening in a four-act comedy
by Alfred Sutro. entitled The Two Vir-
tues The production will be presented
under the direction of Lee Shubert and
Winthrop Ames. This is the first pre-
sentation in this country of Sutro's de-
lightful comedy.
Mr.. Sothern will be seen in the char
acter of Jeffrey Panton. an eccentric
middle bachelor, who secludes him
self from society to keep alive the men,
ory of a girl who Tilted him and to de-
dote himself to the writing of a history
of the world. In trying to assist the
girl in restoring her wayward husband
to her he becomes acquainted with
Mrs. Guildford, woman of question
able antecedants. He employs her to
assist him In his writing of the history.
but the collaboration is broken up by
Jeffreys snobbish sister, who fears he
might fall in love and marry the in
famous Mrs. Guildford. which, when he
finds himself separated from her, he
deliberately proceeds to do.
Supporting Mr.. Sothern will be a strong
cast, including Haidee Wright Blanche
Yurka. Pauline Whitson, Orlando DAILY,
Albert Howson, and Florence Phelps.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-23
NatfOnal-Iiane Carrera in "Too
Near Paris.o

A novelty filled musical French farce
entitled Too Near Paris" with Laine
Carera as "IvOnne," will. make its in
ltlal appearance in this city at the New
National Theater next Monday night
Unlike many musical comedies, TOO
Near Paris does not depend upon one
number or novelty alone to insure its
success. but from the rise of the curtain
to the finale of the last act it is said
TO be fllled with comedy lines and situa-
tons, novelties and melodies. The riu-
sic is by Anatol Friedland, whose melo-
dies throughout the piece are fitted to
the lyrics of Melville Alexandre, and
such numbers as ''Springtime' and THE
Beautiful Land of Romance are of the
Whistleable variety. Aside from Mile
Carrera, the cast consists of Henrietta
Lee, Charles Morrison. Nicholas Judels.
Harry Humphries. John w Ransome
who as Hans Wagner made THE Prince
OF Pilsen' famous. and many other
Broadway favoIitcs. to say nothing of
d Chic Garden of Girls