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The Washington times., 1915-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS

President Wilson has done we'll in
presenting forcibly in his annual ad-
dress to Congress the demand for
measures that will 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. It 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. "H.
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
q 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 tc
be 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 bt
done.
We have seen too many testinon
les to the mischievous influence O
factionism and division. Some o,
them have been impressed withil
the last few days. 1t may prove t.
be an affair only of hours, unit
the country will face crisis o
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 t.
the legislative effort of the session
in insisting on measures to sue
ends.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
BATrLEsnIP EoRTIFlcATloNs

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 fortifcation
Of every important seaboard city.
The adequate protection of the
seacoast cities, commercial and
shipping nerve-centers, is a prob
lem which has faced the nation for
many years. There has never been
time when our harbor defenses
We're abreast of military science. 1t
is another thing to say, however
that harbor forts are our greatest
need.
The strategic Atlantic "coast
line" of the United States is 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 o1
defending the one at our doors. Tht
American navy must be able to keel
invaders away from our shores if W,
want those shores to remain invio
= late The best kind of defense il
Offense.
Irrespective of the value of harbo'
forts it is ineonceivable to regar'
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
GARDEN.

Frank keenan, is the particular sta
of the Triangle film program presented
for the beginning Of the second weel
Of the Griffith -Ince-Sennet pictures a
Moore's Garden Theater. In a drami
called The Coward" which was staget
by Thomas II. Ince. Mr.. Keenan, ha
the part of an old Southerner who's
only son turns out to be coward aM
deserts after his enlistment in the Con
federate army. The father goes to tn
front in his place. The work OF MI
keenan, deserves to rank with anythini
he has ever done on the stage. Tn
scenes showing the fighting betweei
the Union and Confederate forces
brought about through the Regeneration
of the son. are remarkable photo
graphically for their depth of perspcc
tive and the battle detail that is given
The comedy film INTRODUCES Eddie Fo
and the seven young Foys in a typlCa
Mack Sonnet production called =
Favorite Fool" Foy hts into the Key
Stone comedy requirements with nit o
ness that shows him to be perfect!
at home. In fact Keystone coined.
seems TO be the middle name OF III
whole Foy family. In this particult
production Mack Sennet and Name
Normand figure for the nrst time a
extras and appear for brief nash II
a crowd at a circus.
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GAYETY.

The million Dollar Girls" are holding
forth at the GaYety this week, and are
providing show that is the equal OF
any seen at the theater this season.
The principals have talent and with the
large and attractive chorus thev put
forth their best efforts in the two-act
buriesoue written for them hv Lee Ed
wards and w Smith. Hotel DeGtnk'
is the title of the niece. with the scenes
laid in a hotel lobby and female semi
nary. The comedy roles are in the
capable hands of Lew Hilton and Lester
Allen. both Of whom have long been
nhpular on the hurlesuue circuit Elsie
Meadows. who has a pleasing per
sonality. and who sings delightfully."-. is
the principal feminine member or the
company. and with Adele RanneY and
Frances St Clair. led the chorus In a
number OF ensembles. Grant Gibson
as the hotel clerk. and Bob Ferns. as
the coIored porter. were good, the lat
ters monologue In the olio beng par
ticularly funny. SaVo has tugCltES
act that is above the ordinary. his teaTs
ranging from the balancing OF feather
| on his nose to balancing upright papier
msche horse The show Is Handsomely
mounted, and the costumes are right
| up to the minute.
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Plays and Players at
the TheaterS
3. F. KEITH'S

Nine Naztmova Is seen again at u, T.
Keith's this week In her wonderful por.
trsyal of joan IN Marion Craig Went.
worths dramatic inspiration, The War
Brides" or course, the play has to dc
with war. but the locale docs not place
IT In any particular country ard "
crusade against slaughter OF mankind
in any country where peasants are
torn from their families and sent out
TO fight and the role Is q protest against
the brutalities and miseries that war
entails upon woman In the leading
role Nazimova Is seen at her best aid
her tragic resding OF the part she is
shown to be the pre- eminent portrayer
of emotional roles. She Is surrounded
by cast of players all OF whom are
especially adapted to the several char
acters they portray.
The rest OF the bill is evenly balanced
from stSt to finish. opening with IA
symnastic novelty given by Helene ana
Emilon. Florenz Koib end AdeIaid,
Harlan offer Evolution" which IL
satire on dancing with music from lat
TO ls2o. The Avon Comedy -Four. Messrs
Dale. Kaufman. GOODWIN. and Smith
again present their farce. The New
Teacher" In which their vocaliziuC is
the Mad Musician, billed as the onl,
man who can play any instrument in.
vented, has unique act and stage set.
ting IN which he proves to great .e<
tent his versatility on various. Hond
wind, reed. and brass Instruments
"Sonssayings.' the offering of Sadie
Burt and George Whiting. is one of tn,
particularly bright spots on IN, pro
gram: and the duo were not long ir
establishing their claim as tho. leaders
In their line OF entertainment. Mimi,
Allen. has a departure from tho Isua
style Of women acts in her song ~
The Magic Man" she illustrates l.
with various tricks In magic. Her tina
number. The, International Kiss,
gives her opportunity OF aprea ring IL
five changes of costume without leav.
ing the stage. De Witt. Burns and Tor.
renee. are an acrchHtic trio with q
novel setting called 1.-The Awakening o!
the Toys
The prc gram opens With the r1otinr
picture, "A Twentieth Century Court
ship" with several changer from las'
weeks bill. ard closes with picture!
from the European war zCne.
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0ERMANY'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 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. fabby.
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 q victor
, and Berlin planning the next move
to crush. Great Britain. But Britain
had learned lesson from the ex
perience of France in 1901. Wher
Prussia assaulted Austria in 1866
France should have taken up th'
cause Of Austria. There would h&v,
been a different tale to tell, and tn
disaster of 1870 might have bcel
averted. But France held back, al
lowed Austria to be crushed, ant
then awaited her own turn, whicl
came all too soon.
In 1914 Prussia was ready 70 re
peat that strategy; TO crush Franc
first, then Russia; after that, t
make peace and prepare for tn
greater tasl: of destroying Britai
on the see end pulling down the EN-
pIre. Britain was wise enough
see the fate in store for her, and /
fight while sire was able to hav
allies.
Italy deserted the triple allianc
because it was good sense to do i
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
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-
traces about 10000 miles Of lines,
and its capitalization is placed at
about s1O0,0O0,000. Prior to the
wsg, it was managed by British and
'rcnch interests, which represented
trc investment Of capital that had
oade it possible to develop the sys-
trnl.
The capture of this important sys-
tenn, of course, means that the Eu-
ropean interests have found them
selves in need to realize on their
capital, and Americans, ready to
provide it,, are taking the operation
off their hands. This is precisely the
sort of operation that Mr.. Wander
lip had inf mind when he announced
organization Of his International In
vestment Corporation. He believed
that many of the great properties
throughout the Americas, heretofore
controlled in Europe, are now in
the market if any buyer will come
along with a fair price; and there is
no possible buyer unless the Ameri-
can nation will put its capital into
such investments.
American control Of the Brazilian
railway syseeir would mean sales of
Americannrx37raas. locomotives; it
would uteas american methods, car
ried into; execution by American en-
gineers and operators; American
touch with and understanding OF
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 the whole, at gratifying
rate. -
The Washington times., 1915-12-07

them as of moro Importance than
battleships. which can at once pro-
tect one place and threaten the en-
emy from ten more.
In the minds Of many persons the
failure of the allied fleets to pene-
trate the Dardanelles is an over
whelming argument in favor Of har-
Dor fortifcation exclusively. Those
Turkish forts today stand by the
grace Of the Turkish infantryman,
whose hand-to-hand Bravery, in the
trenches Of Gallipoli, not only has
saved the forts, but barred the way
to Constantinople.
Lest his utterances incline a por-
ton of his hearers to a one-sided
opinion as to the country's defense
needs, the educator and leader whose
opinion has been printed broadcast
should add volume of military and
naval strategy to. his five-foot shelf.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
NATIONAL.
WY It'll Mrs. Vernon Castle. and
'" Frank Tlnney. and Bernard
Granville. and Harry Kelly,
h.A :

W. It'll Mrs, Vernon Castle. and
'" Frank Tinney and Bernard
Granville. and Harry Kelly.
and Elizabeth Brice. and a
few others, and a fine dancing chorus,
ard some modern and attractive seem
cry, and several carloads OF costumes.
Watch Your Step" the musical show
at the National this week, reveals Itself
as one OF the best musicsl comedies
seen here this season.
In fact. In all of this first rate en-
tertainment there Ia but one laggard.
Harry Kelly's fish-hound. although he
performed all of the tricks required OF
him. evinced a desire to toy with his
leash 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
obligingly wrote the music and which
was staged by r. II. Burnside. Is quite
all one could wish for in the way OF
amusement. In one evening.
Disdaining a stage name. Mrs. Castle
appears merely as 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 a seeming attempt TO ma te
as much noise as the chorus and prin-
cipalH. manifestly 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.
conpanist is Olin F1nney. who dances
acccptably. but who. as told In an aside
bv Frank Tinnev.. was nervous. This
was entirely Unnecessary. as his wori,
Is excellent. and needs onlv the relief OF
poise.
Frank Ttnney and Bernard Granville
aided by Harry Kelly. furnish most OF
the comedy. which consists OF few
dear old Jokes. and a great deal OF
Just themselves. Elizabeth Rrice. who
has an excellent soprano voice. is right.
lv given the majority of the songs. and
with an assduous male chorus behind
her. succeeds in making the people In
front forget that Mr.. Tinney is resting
left to change her gown.
The scenery. which is said TO have
been designed by Helen Dryden anC
Robert McQuinn. provides. in the urban
barker manner. ample decoration with
out cluttering up the stage.
THE Syncopated Walk II Love u
Have the Boys Around Me-" anc
are but a few OF the songs which
| were particularly pleasing.
| AZ the plot only lived for one ac
perhaps II would be tactful to omi
further mention of It.
| FLORENCE YODER,
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
COLUMBIA.

Special opportunity Is given Theodore
Roberts to display his ability as char
acter actor in the Jesse Lasky photo
play adaptation OF +. Phillips Oppen-
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 very careful perform
ance Carlyle Blackwell shares with
Roberts the honors OF the play. Mr..
Rla ckwelI has never appeared to better
Advantage. and gave an excellent
chara cterfsatiOn OF young American
millionaire.
In addition TO the feature film, the
program also provided short Vita:
graph Western picture. with Alfred
Vosburgh and Myrtle Gonzales. Ain
comedy and series OF pictures ri
| Buenos Aires showing the park system
| the geological gardens. and the city
police and fire departments.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
"MOYE UP 'FRONT.'" NOT NOWl

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"
while the passenger who gets his
seat holds it in comfort, 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 sort Of malefac-
tor. to be peremptoriIy ordered
around as if he were an intruder. The
fact that, as street car parlance
puts it, "the dividends are in the
straps" makes no difference to the
company. The man in the aisle is
entitled to his dubious measure Of
standing room only on terms that
please the, employees in charge.
Such has been the traditional
street car attitude. But it's going
to be different hereafter. A jury
in the Supreme Court Of the District
awarded damages to a strap-hangel
who was too vigorously pushec
around by a motorman because ht
didn't meekly "move up 'front.'" anc
the appellate court has sustained thu
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 a 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 cattI
there will be no amusement maxim,
them stand. .., . g..
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
CASINO.

IN Little Girl In a Big city" a for"".
ful meIodrama in four acts. from inc
pen Of James Kyrle MacCurdy. Is the
attraction at the Casino this week. Thi:
production. which deals with the ex-
perIences of Laura Nelson. fresh
Young country girl who goes to New
York in search OF employment. is fresh
from the Gotham Theater. Little Mis-,
Nelson falls into the hands OF black
mai,ers. and her struggles to continue
in the paths of virtue. and her flna,
rescue by the boy from back homo
makes a compelling story, even If thu
theme is somewhat familiar.
IeatrtCe Loring is cast as Laura Neh
son, and gives a capable interpretation
Charles Bickford, as &c Jones. the box
from back home. made a decided hit a.
the initial performances.
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Tomorrow.

Lecture. before auuicnce OF Boy Scouts, on
war Signals IN lime OF War ana teSGe
Signals in ! iIne of feace, Foundry 81. e.
Church y. m
Meeting, hit Carson Post, No. p q. A. h..
for election OF officers. headquarters p
Concert. q. S. Soldiers Home Band orehss-
TIA, Stanley Hall. 6:45 y. NJ.
Meeting. Chemical Society Of Washington. in
connection with National Rivers anu h4r-
bors Congress, New Willard. y. IN,
Celebration of feas, OF Immaculate Concep-
tion, all Catholic churches, morning aud
evening. Memorial in chapel OF Gipbon
Memorial Hall. Catholic Cnirersity, 1899
q. NJ
Monthly meeting. board, of control OF the
Washington DistEict Epworth League, Eld-
brooke Il. L. Church. TenieytoHn, p. IN.
Address, before District OF Columbia section
of the Womans Department, National
Civic Federation. Masonic Temple Auditor
Twelfth annual convention, National Rivers
and Harbors Congress, New Willard, 10 a
M. : and y. IA.
Motion pictures. assembly hall. Y. NJ c. A.
Luncheon, Democratic national committee,
with resident Wilson al Whlte House. l
y. m.
| Meeting, Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
| citation, Army and Navy Preparatory School.
! Annual meeting. National Library for the
Blind. at Institution, 1880 a. IN.
Christmas bazaar, ladies OF the Aid Society
Of Langdon NJ. e. Church. new Sunday
school room. afternoon and evening,
! gregationsl Church, IN cnurch afternoon
and evening.
/ Meeting, Mems League OF Fifth Baptist
! Church, In church, p. IN. Address Colds
and How to Prevent Them" Dr. c. n
! Chapman.
| Christmas bazaar. luncheon. dinner anC
! dance, ladies of the st. Georges Prot sta nj
Episcopal Church parish Of Clarendon anC
Farlee. Va, Raleigh, afternoon and even
| ing.
Meeting. American National Red Cross
| Rauscher's, $3.50. and y. m
MssoniC-Harmony. No. II. King Solomon
| No 81; School OF Instruction. ST. john
| Mite Associs ton; Columbia. No. l. Roya
| Arch Chapter; Naomi, No. 81 Brookland i
! No. II, Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Eastern. No I; Harmony. No
81 Federal city. No. ~; Columbia, No /
Encampment.
| knights Of Pythlas-Columbia, No. %; Mt
| Vernon, No. S: Hermoine, No l2: Union
No. p; Washington Company, No. !. Uni
form Rank.
Sons of Veterans-Cushing Camp Fife an,
Drum Corps, practice.
National Cnion-P. q. Department CoupCIl
| Interior Council.
| Independent Order OF Red Men--whits Eagl
| Tribe, No II.
! knights Of Colum bus-ChoTAl Society, rs
bsArsAl.
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 mill
tary ambition.
Wherefore the Germanic displeas-
ure with England and Italy; where
fore the special importance of see-
ing them duly punished" before
the war ends.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Panama Canal Critics
Charge Goethals Has
Dominated Legislation
Several Congressman Gathering Information AS to
Real Conditions At Big Ditch Independent OF
Governor of Zone-Nicaragua Route
".a Still On the Market.
Bv JUDSON c. wELLIVER.

That there is "Goethas machine in Congress- that has for
years legislation relating to the Panama canal one
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 is
Talk about the "Goethas machine incident 10 discussion
Of conditions at the canal good many things have contributed
lately bring canal prominence Not the least these
the recent suggestion might become bidder for the
control of the old Nicaragua route perhaps build canal there
FRANCHISE ON MARKET.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Take Nazimova and "War
Bride" AS Suffrage Tex

Taking NaZimova and War Brides
as a text in support of their cause. IN
sufrragists ate presenting during u
intermissions of each performance
Keith's Theater this week spFahe
to urge that they be given the vote,
Miss Mary Austin. director of ~
napeant presented yesterday. was 'h
Speaker at last nights performan,
and after having quieted the usual nS
Iurbance that ensues with each ihlIL
mission. won prolonged applause pS ~
ola ring that women want, and, II PLf|
the ballot would urge. peace instead I"
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Kennel Club Plans
A Lost Dog Burean'

A lost dog bureau TO assist IN fir7
ing stray dogs will be established Hh"H
the auspices Of the Washington N"nN5
Cluh at 7l2 Twelfth street north"'
resolutions to establish such an ms!
tution were passed at the first fan '""t
ing of the club last night.
Plans were also formulated 1t "a
ueeting to hold the annual show
March "A. IS, and 16. More than "
will he orTered in cups. cash, and sPe' O.
prizes.
seven new members Wers ndmi,tr.l :
tho club Miss Ii Is. Elliott, ~
R"sentLaI William smith. IIorMO
Rcnniur Dr GustaVo |. Guerra. AChin
NJ DuTkIin. IT.. and Wade Goodwin.
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
Concert Follows Meeting
Of the Indiana Society

concert nv the Rebe* Orchestra
was the feature nf the entertainment
giver after the business meeting of
the Indiana Society AT the Raleigh last
night. IL. W. Weber directed tn" or
chestra and Miss Florence Prainum was
The piano aecompaniSt.