davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-18

the elevator into the corridor leading
to his cell
81 had a sensation of nausea. l
wanted to turn back, but my anxiety
to see the man in whose behalf l had
already formed such a firm belief of
innocence spurred me on.
81 stroVe as hard as could to look
upon him from a completely unprej-
udiced standpoint, but, ali the while
my conviction of his innocence grew
upon me and ] finally resigned myself
to total faith in him.
There is a poignant pathos in the
grief of Mrs. Frank. She was pres
ent when l talked with him and her
hand went through the bars to rest in
his all the while we chatted. Deep
down in her heart there is sorrow I'M
told, but when he takes hold of her
fingers and glances into her eyes a
smile that is supremacy eloquent
brightens her face.
THE torture she has stood would
drive any ordinary woman to distrac-
ton. She loves him intensely. Mrs.
HAdAh hoo oldfOO uuCuIuS1y " save
her husband. l don't think Leo Frank
would bear up with such fortitude if
it were not for her constancy.
81 sat there enthralled by the ex-
ample of their love. There sat the
man, one of the greatest personalities
it has ever been my pleasure to OBJ
serve, lingering in the shadow of
death, being idolzed by a worthy
woman, even more intensely than on
their bridal week. 1t thrilled me. 1
forgot that was in jail,
81 carried away with me the pleas
urable impression of having met an
unusual soul it seems to me he must
and will be cleared"
0E A WIFE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-18
F A WIFE

fore this.
~ not say that he learned this
interesting fact from me. ,--.-. a.. =
Aunt Mary said she was very tired s
and then hurried off to bed.
Now, young lady" said Dick to II
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
COLUMBIA,

Two greatly absorbed audiences greet
ed the Henry W. Savage motion pic
turization Of Frederic ]. Haskin's popu-
lar book, The American Government,
at the Columbia .Theater yesterday. and
pronounced Uncle Sam at Work" a
revelation to even those who thought
they knew something OF the operations
OF this great Government. Nj. Savage
has. spared no expense in securing rec
ords OF the activities or Government
sgencies, whether in this city o. ~ the
remotest portions of the globe. His
subjects have been wisely selected, the
photography 10 admirable and the com
edy, relief, furnished b. company OF
MI. Savage's most experienced actors.
posing az siglIt-seers. enlivens the more
serious moments OF the entertainment
The effectiveness of the Offering Is
further heightened by the reproduction
OF those sounds which In the original
accompanied the scenes depicted. MI.
savage has und srtaken in these films
to show the American people how the
AFFAIRS OF government are conducted.
how extensive are it's ramitications. and
how each day brings the greatest OF
all corporations. in which every Amer
can citizen is a stockholder, Into closer
touch with it's people. Excepting today,
when the New York Symphony concert
makes 1t impossible. there VIII be a
matinee every day during the week at
$3.50 o'clock. with. o! course, the usual
night performances 81 S:i'.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
B. F. KEITH'S.

Eddie Leonard's dancing and sing
ins, a one-act skit N which Flo lr-
win showed to marked advantage In
her original imitation of a woman
who has dissipateJ beyond usual
limitations. and a dog act. under the
direction OF Prof Lipinski. serve as
the features OF a rather ordinary
bill at Keith's this week. Both Of
the first named have been mere 80
often that there were few in the su-
diences yesterday who had not seen
them before, still. neither has lost
charm. and Leonard. in particular.
was forced 10 respond to a number OF
curtain calls. Lipinskis dogs make
up one of the most thoroughly train
ed troupes ever seen in Washingt ton
and have an especial appeal to the
children.
Minnie Dupree is billed as the head
liner in Bread Upon the Water" but
the playlet presents a surfeit Of i'm
probable situations and the support
ing company Is SO lacking in smooth
ness that Miss Depree is forced to
bear the weight Of practically the
whole act. In her character of a
woman with a clouded past Miss Du-
prce thoroughly upholds her reputa-
tion as an emotional actress.
Ota Gygi. late court violinist OF the
King of Spain, renders solos in ap-
arc. Mario and Duffy, gymnastics;
were Mario and Duffy, Symnatics;
Moore and Yates. as female imperson-
ators. and La Milo. "the breathing
model" The bill is opened by the
Heal st-Sclis news pictorial.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
Pennies and RUBBER
Heels COntraband|
If You Go to Europe, Leave
Pencils Tipped With Erasers
at Home Please.

II you 80 to Europe observe these
"don'ts:'
Don't carry pennies in your pockets.
don't carry a pencil tipped with q rub
Der eraser. or wear rubber heels.
the British for carrying contra ba nd to
the enemy.
state Department official. discuss
ing the British shipping note today.
suggested that this warning he sent
10 prospective ArcI- can travellers to
Europe.
"Tf Engialo's policy is going to take
her to such absurd extremes. as indi-
Gated by past experiences" he said
"why shCulstn't she maize absolutely
sure OF no copper reaching German
ports by searching the pockets OF all
passengers sailing for neutral com
tries and contiscate the cent pieces
found. ON the same principle. ap-
Tor q man 10 wear rubber heels on
his shoes when he goes to hrope.
and under no circi,.iist ances should
lie take the risk III carrying rubber
tipped pencil in his pocket
state Department officials are show
ing inIDatieGcc over the Importance
attached by the British authorities 10
the alleged cor cealmeEt of copper In
bales of cotton. The amount OF cop
'er which could I've carried TO Europe
in this manner would be so negligible
that 1t would be entirely unworth:
or serious notice. they say. Further
and copper is 50 nearly the same that
no ADVANTAGE codid be derived By
Arnrican shipIers through such n
sIbtefuse.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
GARDEN.

Standing room only VAS in order at
Moore's Garden Theatcr Yesterday, the
drawing card being George Beban. in
Thomas lnccs film production, The
Italian The play is a simple story of
Ghetto life, showing many scenes from
the shores of sunny Italy, Of historic
old Venice. and tho abysmal Ghetto of
the East Side If New York. This fea-
ture will hold the screen until Thurs
day, when Washipgtonians will get
thei! first glimpse of Runaway June"
the Mutua Corporations newest serial
story, written by George Randolph
Chester, author OF Get Rich Quick
Wallinsford," aud featuring Norma
phillips.
ON tho same day. the mystery PLAY,
"EvcTynnc. featuring Arthur Maudc
and constance CrawlcN. will also bc
shown. ~ iday. by special roquC -,
the I.a,kcy Company viii present I'D
wand Ahl"s III GcoIsC Randolph chos-
tors "Booh. Eurnit. saturday. III"
nirturCa viii hr Tho TraC"d o' Bail
Grie>e and "rhe Honor "f r,'l - h
son."
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
REPORT MANY CASES
OF RHEUMATISM NOW
Says We must keep feet dry;
avoid exposure and eat
less meat.

Stay off the damp ground. avoid ex-
posure. keep feet dry. eat less meat
drink lots Of water and above all take
a spoonful Of salts occasionally to Keep
down uric acdd.
rheumatism is caused BY poisonous
toxin, called uric acid, which is gene.
rated in the bowels and absorbed into
the blood. 1t is the function of tho
kidneys to filter this acid from tho
blood and cast it out IN the urine. Inc
pores of the skin are also means OF
freeing the blood of this imnurty. In
damp and chilly, cold weather the skin
pores are closed, thus forcing the kid
ncys to do double work, they become
weak and sluggish and fail to elimi-
nate this uric acid which keeps accu-
mulatinS and circulating through the
systcnf eventually settling in the joints
and muscles causing stiffness, soreness
and pain called rheumatism
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of lad Salts: put a tablespoon
ful N a glass or water and drink before
breakfast each morning for week
This is said 10 eliminate uric acid by
stimulating the kidneys to normal ac-
tion, thus ridding the blood OF these
impurities.
and is mAdc from the acid ot sIapcs
and lemon Juice, combircd with ntn;a
aud IS used with excellent result. by
thousanGs Of ,oiHs who are spbIcc. to
Ih"um4usiiI. Here yuu have u pleas
ant, crt"rN asCcnt l.thiS-Nal"I ur.uL
\ n, o.ci como uric acid nj is brne-
hcisl to !oui hdncys as "el!-Aa'l.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
POLI'S.

Spiendldiy acted, staged with cons.d-
Grafton for the minor as well a. i'm
portant details and thoroughly enjoy
aoie throughout was the verdict Of tho
audiences which sat in judgment of
lhe Argyle Case at Polls Theater
Yesterday. Four acts of moderate thrills
that come with a smoothness that be-
speaks much for the capabilities of the
Poll Players are necessary to reveal
the Ford-O Higgins story OF the murder
OF the wealthy Mr.. Argyle, and Asche
kayton's solution Of the mystery.
Humor serves as the lubrica Mt that &C.
CELEBRATES the action Of the play. but
even then the audience at the nisht
performance was not dismissed until
nearly 1880 o'clock.
INC case centers around the efforts of
haEton and assistant detectives to un-
raVel the murder mystery. In this. .asa
.hey arc materially assisted By the
eusplcion at first falls, but later is re-
placed by the affection and love OF the
chief slueth. She is used in unmask king
the real villain. and. OF course. returns
thc love OF tn. detective.
Charles MaCkcN, as KaytOn, shows
privilege since Joining the Poll PLAYER
t,is is a smooth, polished production Of
me discreet detective, and there ia q
total absence Of the heroics that gem
orally feature Stage characters OF this
sort. Jerome Kennedy, Arthur Leslie,
Daniel Hanlon and Frank Crow ably
assisted Mr.. Mackey in unraveling the
murder mystery and running down the
counterfeiters. Miss kemble a. the
adopted daughter gave a convincing per
fornlance. and Miss Stanton In the diff
fcult role Of the counterfeiters wife,
evinced much dramatic force. Robert
Lowe graphically presented the villain,
Characterization of the old German
counterfeiter. Allen Mathes and
Thomas ColmesilL two new members
Of the company. gave excellent per-
tolmances. and Miss Tracy was most
talkativG' as a. member Of the Argyle
household. The remainder of the larse
company was adequate, and the three
scenes Of the play showed care in de-
tails and completeness.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
NATIONAL.

potash and .Perlmutter.'' advertised
as ian ap.to-date garment In three
pieces" last night, 1t the National
rheater. was. acclaimed as a piece OF
all.woof yard-wlde.' lauSh- -bedecked,
dramatic texture. ''''"' = - :
Wearing this strictly modern gar
ment" as gracefully and happily as the
living models in the r. & r.. establish
Tent wore that firms creations, -
were such capable young men and wom-
EN- as Julius Tannen. Julian Rose. Jane
Gilroy, Maurice Barrett, and Ned
Burton. %h'E
Seldom so far this. season, has an
audience been swayed so easily and
frequently into gales Of laughter. a.
the usually large crowd. for these
parlous theatrical times, that occupied
nearly every seat at the National.
And not only is the dramatic adap-
tation Of Montague Glass amusing
epics of the cloak and suit trade, q
medium for dialect and racial comedy,
but around this material is, woven a
story of genuine interest, and within
the story the innate nobility. LOYALTY.
and generosity Of the characters Is dis
closed as well as the eccentricities that
make them amusing and lovable. ~ =.
Ferlmutter, who did not hesitate to
urge upon his partners wife the accent
anfe or q new gown, then to whisper
to the cashier. Charge Abe with 81. e."
rose to the occasion, and risked his
fortune when that risk meant the saw
ing Of member of his race from ex.
tradition to Russia.
Not often. in the same play, is there
the equal opportunity for two come
dians afforded by Potash and Perlmut-
ter" and not often 10 the work Of both
SO distinctive that the other Is not over
shadowed. But such was the case with
Julian Rose as Potash. and julius Tan
nen. as Perlmutter. If there was any
preference between these two, perhaps
rhe balance was In favor Of Tannen. for
his easy and natural transition from
the ridiculous to the more serious busi-
ness Of winning his desisner for his
wife. And 1t was q tribute 10 his ability
that his serious moments were as ef-
fective as his uhctuous comedy.
Supplemental. the fun-makins OF
these two was the Mrs. Potash OF Helen
Salinger, the Marks Pasinsky of Maur-
ice Barrett, and the Miss Cohen of
Julia Bruins. The difficult task of play
ing rather serious role amid the gen
eral hilarity was assigned Jane Gilroy.
and she succeeded in conveying a def
mite impression Of her characte de-
spite this handicap. Ned Burton was
seen brlehy in an excellent characteri-
cation as Senator Murphy and Ralph
Herbert was Boris Andrief. a Russian
immigrant. who furnished the love in
terest. and a husband for Potash's
daughter J.R Fl.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
Yale and Harvard Men
Furnish Red Cross Cars

The American Red Cross has JUS, or
dcred seventeen light automobile am
balances from Detroit factory for use
in the European war zone. 'chc pur-
chase price Of twelve OF these ambu-
lances has been given by Yale Uni
Nersity and the purchase pric. of FIVE
by Harvard University.
The Yale anIbulances will ha.e on the
body of each in blue. From the Stu
dents of Yale" md the Harvard ma
chimes Will have on the bodies From
the Students OF Harvard in crimson
The tops of the cars will &c khaki
color, and painted on the TOPS will be
large red crosses OH n white ground.
surrounding which will he the legend,
American Red Cross. Neutrality. HUI
manity.'' Each OF these motor arnbi;-
lanses will be equipped To carry two
wounded Dersons
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
COSMOS.

.tlcck Lauder, a brother of Harry
l&udcr the famous Scotch songster and
comedian, made his debut in Washing
''r at the Cosmos Thcater yesterday,
~ Scotch song and monologuc, as the
Principal feature Of the nth ami
NersarN bill. Biz audiences applauded
him Yesterday.
\ plaNlct. The EaSlct.' which re-
cunts an incident in the life Of Napo-
icons only son. features RI. Ellis Reed
ds an aged member of the "Old Guard"
an" Margaret Nelson as L'Aiglon,
lanes huston and Mrs. Mary Davis.
Wilson and Lcnoir have a novel song
offering. with intcrpoatcd whistlinS
md mimCry. Tho other big number
"r tho big ".Hs furnished bv tho ITahcr-
1aah"rv fi Is headed hy harrington
Et nos = hi",l,i' Wu't" opcus the bill
VIII .'h|'"" "rHpht. and 'nc Usher
~" pirs"'d p I, ".\'m.,,i Nil
hnr:-irc.
Th" rl""i'i nas 'ry'y Dire ;acu in
. "ru "Ui u"iud pIruls. iu ,clchyatiun
- The 2llni' "l&arN. \ ruS NC Ia au.
rounrcd o. The m2l!uccr Thursday.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
0AYETY.

Billy Watson and his big eirly
show are at the Gayety this week and
Il host of friends were on hand yester-
clay to welcome the big aggregation Of
burlesque talent According to the pro-
gram the entertainment consists Of two
1unny concoctions simply thrown to-
gether to amuse the going
public. The scenes are laid in Japan
and on a New York roof garden, in both
Of which Watson has his familiar char
acter of Philip Krousemeyer. His chief
assistant is Johnnie Jess. an Irish
comedian of merit, and throughout the
performance both are much in evidence.
TO the delight Of the audience. Lillian
Franklin. Ida Walling. Adelaide Walsh.
Lulu Leslie and Ruby Marion comprise
Inc feminine portion Of the cast, and,
assisted by well-drilled chorus. they
'uake the performance delightful One
nf the features Of the show was Tulip
and the Rose" sung by Miss Franklin
and a. boy soprano in one OF the boxes.
Marion and Thompson have musical
number above the average.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
Says Recreation Will i,
.. Z" End Battles of Gangs

NEW YORK. Jan. "a Free and prop
erly conducted dance halls and othtr
places Of amusement are suggested ~
remedy for "gunmen" and others ~
longing to rovdy bands by the ReS
pr. stephen s. Wise. rabbi of the Free
synaga2ye Rabbi Wise declares the
suppression Of the gunner by the
clubs OF the police and convictions 3n
the courts was merely a temporary
solution. aud that the root of The
trouble lay in the environment and lack
Of educational opportunities among the
young men Of the poorer classes.
There is nothing free in New York
free recreation or so little Of it th4t
Vt does not amount to anything. The
cheapest thing tho city could do-a1c
] speak I'm spirit Of true economy
would be TO have free amusemcnts ap,i
free dance halls of the right sort"
In response 10 DR.. Wise's spnen,
more than 5000 was subscribed to start
AN emergency self-respcct fund to ai6
the uncmployed
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
DISTRICT CALENDAR
|SLESS CROWDED
Seven Measures Passed by
House in Day Devoted Al.
most Entirely to Capital.

The District Of Columbia calendar
Of the HOUSE is in much less crowded
condition today, following the rapid
fire passage OF seven District bills by
the lower body YESTERDAY. Practically
tho entire day in the House was de-
voted to District business. and when
the Districts inning ended 1t was
found that the following bills had been
passed:
A. bill providing that there. shall he
annual inst cad OF tricnnisl asse easements
OF real estate.
A bill authorizing ki' theological
Hall TO sell certain real to How
ard University.
The Buchanan bill. for M r. stringent
regulations concerning ,,iast:.i"s Work
in the District.
The bill introduced by C,nSfessman
intcr1nsrriage of the white - / colored
aces in the District.
A bill requiring the "r. y base
bail parks. theaters. aud anus
nrent places to furnish Tree urinking
water to its patrons. This Dill was
Introduced by Congressman Howard OF
Georgia, a baseball fan.
4 bill authorizing the District Com, m.
missioners to mark OFF and settle on
the Districts account the dencit
caused by the watson defalcatlon IN
1908.
A bill authorizing the abandonment
of the cemetery of Whites t:;bernacle
and the disinterment OF bodies burleo
there.
All these bills were passed without
extended debate. There was some dls.
cussior of the miscesenauon bill. put
the measure passed by an ovCrwhelm-
irE vote to rs to 60.
No roll calls were demanded on the
passag ge Of other measures presented by
the District Committee.
The measure relating to Nins Theo-
logical Hall has been passed by the
senate. The remaining bills originated
in the House. and went 20 the upper
chamber today.
It is doubtful IL the Distr'ct wi! nave
.norti1er "Dfstrict day during the pres
cnt session. The lam O. appropr.a-
tions bills and general lesislotion. 1t Is
feared. will adetrAck further District
business.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
LABELS GARRISON AS
CONSERVATION FOE
P'nchot Says Secretary Of War
Is Wrong in Approving
Shields Bill.

An attack upon Secretary Of war
Garrison for approving the water
power bill Of Senator Shields of Ten
nessee. was made In . statement today
by Clifford Pinchot. president OF the
National Conservation Association.
The Shields bill Is the bill of the
water power monopolists.' said Pin
chot. "There has been no clearer at
tempt to defeat the conservation policy.
IT Is directly opposed TO the policy Of
the Adatnson bill which President
Wilson .ndorsed.
This !z not the first. hut the sec
ond time the National conserv ation
Association has been forced TO call
public attention TO a reprehensible neg
lect Of the public interests in water
pose" BY Secretary Garrison
Alleged railure of the Shields bill
TO provide for pay ymcnt 10 the public
by water power developers for water
rights secured vas the principal COM
plant of pinchot.
Tie Shields bill Ostensbly provides
ior 4 method OF terminating the water.
power grant at the end OF ffty years
AS matter OF fact, 1t appears 10 have
been carefully drawn so as TO max.
II practically Impossible Tor the United
states to resume its rights" he said
This ii does by opening the way for
indefinite litigation over the tair vsrie
Of the property 10 BE- taken ba - and
by the use OF language under whicl,
the United States might be equired to
TAX" over the whole eIectric-liShtlnc
plant of n city to get Dossession ct a
Nater power owned by the people.
The Shields bill gives TO the water
poaer interests the right to condemn
any land, public or private. a iish,
which they should never have. but
which should be exercised when re.
ouired for water power deveioscnenl
either by the States or the National
Government and it requires the people
OH takin2 back again the property
whose Use they have granted TO pay
the unearhed increment OH land con.
dcmned or otherwise acquired by the
compsny.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
CASINO.

The Casino this WGc a.T The best
musical comedy offering that has been
presented since the change OF policy
at that house. The silent Beauties
Company Is an organization of ten
people. Including four comedianE. Car
ley Monet. Charles II. Davis. James
p. Burtis. and Forrest Nelson furnish
laughter throughout the show. Another
act above the average is the Musical
a good Juggling exhibition is offered
by John thinner and Archie LLOYD. and
Little TOmmic." as the are Dilied.
The country store. which is tie added
attraction every right r!1,G "C@i;, made
its usual hit last iig.t.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
CRANbALS.

The film version Of Paul Armstrong; 5
famous play. 1.-The Deep Purple" with
Clara Kimball Young in the leading
part, delighted audiences at Crandall s
Yesterday. As supplementary feature
"Romiet and Julio" a cartoon comedy,
proved entertaining.
This program is being repeated at to-
days performances. Tomorrow and
Girl and Mine a womans suffrage
argument. DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
will appear in this film. Friday and
Saturday the attraction will be THE
Garden of Lies" featuring Jane Cowl
said to be the most beautiful actress
appearing before the camera. This play
is founded OIL the book bv Justin Miles
Forman and is described as 4 scnti-
mental romance,
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
"WANDERER" RESCUES
twenty FROM FIRE

Chicago, Jan. E.-Eorty persons
leaped from windows or were carried
unconscious down fire escapes early to.
day when FIRE that started from an
oper-hcated furnace swept through q
four:story double. apartment building al
So Ia Sale street. .. -.
A poorly dressed, man who describe 4
himself as "just q PLAIN wanderer' he
fore he slipped away after the fire.
saved twenty 'or' more persons from
Ueath. .g.
Having done this the plain wander
err went many fines into the brrnn.s
building TO rescue inmates some cl
whom were overcome by smoke.
Many OF the rescued were revived by
pulmotors
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
MOORE'S STRAND.

Dustin Farnum scored q hit at Moores
Strand Theater yesterday in the mo-
tion picture version OF Cameo Kirby"
by Booth Tarkins ton and Harry Leon
Wilson. Cameo Kirby" unfolds 4 ro-
mantle story of New Orleans and the
South in the days before the war.
Supporting Mr.. Farnum were Theodore
Roberts. Bessie Bariscale. Jane l'earn-
ley. and others. This picture remains
the feature until Thursday, when Henry
w. Savage will present Edward Ables.
in The Million The daily program
further includes Photographic features
Or comedy and topical nature, and
the Strand symphony Orchestra plays
appropriate musical Accomplishments.
The Washington times., 1915-01-12
new HAIR-QUICK- SURE Soc

atine the scalp. inducing healthy. circu.
lation. feeding and notlrishins the hair
roots and making the hair grow out
strong, lu>.lriant. beautiful 1t Will re-
move every vestiSe OF dandruff scaii-
ness Or itching. And remember HaJ-
filia is sltaranteed
Even the first application Of HarfiNa~
Will surprise Nou. Your hair will take
on an n rTeat:a nee of superb beauty and
luster: ii wal be so fluffy that vol, can
do 1t up as never it was done before,
Any one in Washing ton who wants ia
end hair worries. and have real hai.
beauty, should get :t+-Cent bottle or
IIarfila today from O'DoanelIs Dr;Is
stores. They guaranteed it and Will
'retnnd price "heerfuIly if YOU are not
So sstisfie,k-AdNt -