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The Washington times., 1915-04-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL BEAUTIES

An organization that has carried
on a notable work very quietly IS the
League for the Decoration OF Pub
lie Schools. 1t is unfortunate that
the schools of city in which beauty
in it's civic life has been developed as
it has in Washington should have
to be dependent upon volunteer
organization to beautfy its schools.
But such has been the case, for the
fund for repairs of school buildings
has not been adequate for making
necessary physical repairs, let alone
permitting any expenditure for pure
ly esthetic purposes.
Work of this league is in evidence
in many schools. Through enter
tainments of parent-teacher bodies
money has been raised which has
been expended wisely under its d.
rection. It's members have contrib
uted statuary and pictures which
brighten many bare places in school
corridors and in school rooms.
The work of the league has a
broader utility than merely making
surroundings pleasant for hundreds
of school children. If these children
when they become citizens, are to
take any interest in beauty of streets
or parks, or in city planning, the in
stinct for beauty must be implanted
in them during their school days
And there is too little in either the
architecture, the decorations or sur,
roundings of many Washington
school buildings to cultivate such g
feeling.
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
Plays and Players at
the TheaterS
COLUMBIA.

. The Red MIL" second in the comic
operas to be produced by the Columbia
Musical Stock Company, was given last
night at the f street Theater with a
degree Of success which promises great
satisfaction in the production OF comic
operas yet to come.
contrary to the usual rule that stock
companies can usually produce anything
but musical comedy, the company at the
CoIuhbfa, being happy mixture OF ex-
actly the right ingredients, gave a Red
Miii last night which was neither a
chcap imitation of the performance of
the original company nor a typical stock
production, but which was a production
endowed with an individuality of It's very
own.
Ihis individuality on the piece as a
whole, was the natural result OF indi-
Viduality on the part of the singers
themselves and at no time was there
any slaVish adherence to the antics Of
the original performance. Harry Short,
who took the role in which Fred Stone
appeared, proved himself thoroughly
capable OF interpreting the efforts of
that comedian in his own way, and of
creating by his mere presence an at
mosphere necessary to all musical com
edies
w. J. Mccarthy, in the role Of Willem,
Keeper Of the Inn; Philip Sheffield. who
played Montgomery role; Leonore No
Vasio, who took the part of Tina: Lu-
cile Saunders, and Gilmore Henry, who
took the part of Gretchen, the burgo-
masters daughter, were well cast. Carl
Haydn took the part of Doris Van
The whole production is well staged,
and careful attention to all detail has
done much to insure the success of this
weeks Offering F. Y.
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
A MAN WITHOUT A FLAG

The tale is in the making of man
without a flag. He is fugitive from
the United States, having fled the
country when convicted of serious
crime. He had achieved worldwide
distinction, of a certain kind, and
amassed great wealth suddenly.
Now the distinction has been
wrested from him; much of his
wealth has been dissipated, together
with his manhood's strength, in dis
solute living. Afraid to approach his
native land, Jack johnson, erstwhile
worlds heavyweight champion, is in
fact stranded. Of course, he can 60
whithersoever the winds of his whim
blow him, but always at personal
peril, with the protection of no flag.
In the hour of his humbhng by Jess
Willard he appealed to the American
minister to Cuba for a passport, but
that was denied him. lie disowned
America; this country pays no heed
to him unless he re-enters it. He
Knocked the United States; his mock
cry turned upon himself.
1t will be interesting and profit
able to observe the future career of
this man. twill be a lesson well worth
learning. Stripped of his honors, an
alien in lands no longer interested in
him more than vulgar curiosity
prompts, doubtless yearning yet
afraid to return to his own country
and advancing in years, it is possible
that, after all, his punishment in the
end will be as great as if he had paid
the penalty Of his offenses by going
to prison. 1t may be that one OF
these days he will come back tc
throw himself upon the mercy of the
court
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
COSMOS.

A beautiful playlet, presented with eX-
cellent singing and dramatic ability, is
that OF the Hubanik Opera COMPANY
The Bells of San Gabriel, the leacinS
attraction at the Cosmos Theater this
week.
Francis NJ. Hubanik, who heads the
company and possesses fine baritone;
Introduces THE Rosary" with choral
accompaniment, and Miss Enos sings
AVE Maria" Some effective dancing
of the Spanish type is introduced by the
other members of the company, which
includes Miss Selkirk, Helene Feha.
Belle Laurer, and Alfonso Romero, with
Chief Eagle Horse. real Indian. The
scene of the old Spanish mission Of san
Gabriel by moonlight makes a beautiful
stage picture and furnishes the chief
setting for the play.
In the accompanying bill are Ring
ling, who performs number OF unique
feats Of equilibrium: Gilmore and Cas-
tie, who have new Jokes and eccentric
dancing; Hayes and Allpoint with a
"Snookums act" with real Snookums
in the shape OF a laughable midget. and
Scott and Marke. n comedy team. RAS
present a family colloQuSA
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B. r. KEITH'S.

The management Of B. +. keith's
in keeping with the long-ago adopted
slogan, Nothing too good for vaude-
willie" is this week offering one OF the
most distinguished artists in the pro-
fession in the two-a-day. Mrs. Leslie
Carter Is by far the best headliner
that has appeared here in vaudeVille.
AppearinE in the famous announcement
scena from the fourth act OF David
Beiascos "Zaza." Mrs. Garter fairly
thrilled her audiences at the opening
performances. Hamilton Ravelle, Will
liam Lorenz, and Miss Dolaro Belasco
ara sIpporting members of the COM
pany and shared the honors with the
star In the emotional scenes, Mrs
Carter was at her best. The finale with
Mr. ReVelle was the climax OF me
most artistic and thoroughly enjoy
able offerings of vaudeville.
The Missys Campbell, in a sketch.
AT Home" one at the piano and the
other with a banjo. gave specially
filled with Southern songs that won
instant favor. Pat Rooney and Marion
Bent give twenty minutes OF songs ana
dances, for which this team are favor
ties with vaudeville audiences.
Ameta, Partisan mirror and classical
dancer, a newcomer to local audiences,
was we'll received, as was Baby Helen,
the tabloid edition of TctrazZini. VIII
Rogers. the Oklahoma cowboy. with
his high-grade lariat-throwins and Wit
ticismS, was as entertaining as ever.
Completing the bill are PipifaX and
Panla in an eccentric aCrobatic act,
and Billie Burke's Tango Shoes
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kRONPRINZ LIABILITY

1t is dollars to doughnuts that the
Prinz Eitel Friedrich never had the
slightest thought of trying to put to
sea again after taking refuge in our
Virginia waters. Yet, protesting
that he would go out again as soon
as he could make repairs and put on
supplies, the commander of the Eitel
kept nobody knows how many war
ships of the allies lying in wait for
him off the capes for weeks.
Now, just after the Eitel had in
termed to release the coast patrol of
the allies from their watch over her,
the Kronprinz Wilhelm slipped in
and her commander announces that
he will put off again in jiffy. Af-
ter the outcome of the Eitel's brass
band preparations to go out, the
American public will not take the
declared purpose of the Kronprinz
Wilhelm's commander seriously and
the Washington Administration may
not take it even patiently.
This is aside and apart from the
question of whether that vessel has
not so infringed the laws of the
United States, in leaving our juris,
diction last August under false
papers, that somebody responsible
for her past actions and present liza,
bility merits immediate arraignment
in the docket.
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
Let the Children Use the Parks.

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
An article by Business Man dated
April was noted in your columns, and
] wish to say few words in regard to
the recommendation which Business
Man makes.
In some respects it is right that no
public parks should be destroyed or
desecrated and children should be
taught not to ncedessly destroy either
grass or flowers IN the parks, but 1t
would be a very drastic order II they
were forbidden the privilege OF the
grass plots, with a penalty attached,
when caught.
There are enough bugaboos for the
children without that. Also the chill
dren of the poorer classes for instance
who seek the parks in many instances
have no yard of their own at all, or it
is likely not grassy or inviting spot
Why should we prevent the children
from enjoying a little of the country
which is found in our parks?
Business Man perhaps Is thinking 1t
is possible to take the children out to
the country for n roll In the grass. but
remember, many cannot afford even this
simple pleasure. Do not urge n law
which will work needless hardship or
the children. Rather advocate more
recreation parks, and get them before
the parks are shut off from our chill.
dren.
Let the children play. They will have
time enough in wtSch to be prim anG
staid. 1t Is more to the point that they
should have pleasant memories of the
parks than that the grown-ups shall
| enjoy them for more or less selfish rea
sons. I have always supposed the park.
were for the children. They need then
| most. TIMES READER"
| WashinGton Aprll 10
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
THE NEED OF FUNDS

The appeal of the joint citizens
committee for funds to carry on its
research work for facts to be pre-
sented to the committee of Congress
on the fiscal relation of the United
States to the District deserves the
ear of all citizens of the district,
whether they are taxpayers or not.
So far the burden of this inquiry
and the valuable work done by the
gentlemen who are giving their time
TO a defense of the half-and- half
plan, has been carried on at the eX-
pense of the Chamber Of Commerce,
the Board of Trade, and the Retail
Merchants Association members.
But in preparation for the decisive
fight which is to be made before the
joint Congressional committee the
citizens committee wisely deems it
best to engage trained experts and
to go more thoroughly into facts
concerning the Districts relation tc
the Federal Government than ever
has been done before.
In doing this, whatever the out
come of the fight, the District shoulc
be greatly benefited. Whether the
half-and-half principle is retained, ol
whether some other equitable plan il
substituted, everyone will gain by 1
greater knowledge of the facts, ant
only on such facts should decision
he reached. At times District citi
zens have talked as blindly in de
fenSe of Washington as have tn
members of Congress who woul
withdraw practically all Federal aid
The best service that can be rendere
the District is to have its statu
fixed, once for all, on basis of tn
actual conditions.
To do this will require funds
There is every reason to believe tina
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
MANY EVENTS LISTED
FOR CAPITAL TODAY
Meetings and Entertainments
To Be Held in Every Section
Of the City.
Today.


Arch MHsons; SSa De S'' Moiay ti; Mounted, No, =
knights Templar: Adoniram Council Moi
No. 2; bethlehem, No. I; Friendship. No.
ODD fef'y W. hoS.eF? 10 stat Golden
s,ns,, RTe No n unity Mnns,,nrS.o, No "a Fred d.
knights Of Pythias-Webster. No. I; EXCEL
sior. No. a; Capital, No; "a Myrtle. No %.
'woodmen of the World-Old Glory Camp, No;
8: Mount Vernon Grove. No. 6. Ladies
Daughters of America-Hope Council. No. /.
Royal Arcanum-Oriental Council.
Socialist-District Central Committee Work
mems Circle organization committee.
Lecture, William Reid. before Optimist Club.
Entertainment, Miss Edith Koon, National
=, Library ,n for the . Blind; 81, & P; m ,o
Miss Gertrude Woodbury.. 623 Fourth street
Lecture. ' 'Bast a and west-The Unity of Re-
ligions," Sister Devamata, of Boston, be-
fore Vedanta Society OF Washington. lee
.Sre hall sdsn rTHliG LiSrsry R.,I ns
Americas. Pan American Building. q. m.
Get together luncheon, AlSa, Alpmni Club Of Cor
Meeting. G. a. r. committee, red room' New
Meeting. Founders and Patriots oak room.
Ba zaar. benefit N Episcopal Eye, Ear. and
Throat Hospital, banquet hall. Raleigh. all
Address, Permanent Peace, Ausne
Schvan OF Sweden, at home OF Mrs. Will
liam Kent, p. IN.
Exhibition. gymnasium classes of Y. W. C.
A. Epiphany gymnasium, p. IN.
Lecture Outline OF the Heart of Black
stone. Principles Of Law Wilson Nor
Jefferson bay celebration auspices of WON
ans Single Tax Club and Tax Reform AS
sociation Of the District, Carroll Hall.
y. m.
Entertainment and box party. auspices of
the Social Club, for benefit OF the Hebrew
Home for the Aged. at home. AIS N street
| northwest p. m.
| Meeting public health committee of Cham
| ber OF Commerce. in chamber. p. m.
Prohibition mass meeting, auspices OF the
| Ant-Saloon League of the District. Fifth
Baptist Church, p. m.
Business and social meeting. Alumni Associ-
| alton of George Washington University as
scmbly hall. 2c2G q street northwest,
p. m.
| Dog Show. 1880 Connecticut avenue north
west, 10 a. IN. to 10 2. m.
| Exhibition. Society Of Washington Artists.
hemicycle, COrcoran Gallery of Art, a. IN
D
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
The Jitney Bus and the Traction
Company.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
There seems to be quite a good deal
of apprehension entertained by the
managers of the Capital Traction Com
pany and the Washington Railway and
Electric Company in regard to the
operation of the Jitncy III this city.
They try to make 1t appear to the
uniformed that II the jitney bus is
installed and operated in the streets
OF the Capital II will destroy the earn
ing capacity Of the street railway lines,
and, as Mr. Ham expressed It. they
will take all the cream and leave moth
ne but the skim milk to the traction
companies. They have had the cream
of the business for long time, and it
is only fair to give some one else
chance. Mr.. Ham,. has admitted the
failure of his company to be able to
operate any more cars during rush
hours to relieve the Congestcd traffic
down town: so. therefore. IT becomes
an imperative necessity to put iitney
buses in operation to help to handle
this increased traffic and supply a
lonS-felt want in the community. They
have served other cities in the United
States and We believe they can serve
Washington also. In Detroit they have
had municipal owned buses in opera
first year of operation they hauled ap-
proXimately $4,000 passengers, paid
operating expenses. upkeep, and depre-
Cia tion and made net profit Of $4,000
and only operated nine buses. How is
that for municipal ownership of the
| jitney bus? j. J. DORE.
| Washington. ApriI 10
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
CASINO.

Standing room was at premium at
the Casino Theater performances yes
terday afternoon and last evening
Rena Arnold a star OF the Orpheum
circuit. famous for her songs and char
acter changes, of which there were
eight. made a hit although she was
called into the bill suddenly' to replace
Marie King Scott, the Hoosier sirl
comedienne, who is i'll.
Charles and Adelaide Wilson gave an
ENJOYABLE Offering of new songs and
laughable dialogue, with a fine violin
Offering. Cathryn Chaloner and com
pany presented playlet. "Kate's
Press Agent" that tells how an actress
won fame by losing diamond neck
lace.
Laughter greeted The Musical Con
servatory," which introduced clever
blackrace quartet of minstrel men: who
have not only gathered II host OF ne"
jokes. but who give a program of So
lections on the marimbaphone, the cor
net. trombone, and piano.
The big photoplay is Tess OF the
Storm Country" which features Mary
piCkford in the t'tNa r0le
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Tomorrow.

Meeting Washington Safety First Associa-
tion, lecture hall Public Libn-ry, r. m.
Lecture, Mime. de Maintenon and Louis
XVI" Mile. Victoria Irud homme, st.
and French destitute families. p. m.
Bazaar. benefit Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital, banquet hall, Raleigh, all
Meeting Chaplin Union. District w. c. T.
U., 522 Sixth street northwest. p. m.
Powhatan, 7:3o p. m.
Meeting. German Readers Club. Public LII
brary, p. n.
Meeting. Connecticut Avenue Citizens As
soctation, assembly hall Army and Navy
Preparatory School. y. m.
Exhibition. Washington Society OF artists
hemicyclo. Corcoran Gallery OF Art. a. m.
Exhibition. Chilean scenery, Hall OF the
Americas. Pan-Americsn building. a. m.
to D.
Lecture. Tho Heart OF Blackstone, or Erin
o. Wilson Normal School. p. m.
Masouic-Harmony. No. Il. School OF In
strucuon. St Johns Mite Association;
M9un' NS T. K9ys ATsh Ms
Naomi No. 3; Brookand. No. H. Eastern
Sta-.
Odd Iellows-Eastern. No 7: Harmony No
.; Federal City. No. 20; Columbia No l.
Encamprnent: Canton Washington. No l.
euchre party.
knights OF Pythias--Mount Vernon. No. =
ITerncine. No Il: Union. No %; Columbia
No. IS; Friendship Temple No. 9. Pyth!4n
Sisters.
Woodmen Of the world-Potomac Camp. 70
3. Ladies' Circle; National Camp. No =
BOYS OF WoodCraft.
Royal Arcanum-District Council
Socialst-Italan Branch.
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POLI'S.

The transition from the tense thrills
OF drama of modern underworld life
like within the Law presented last
week. to the simple simplicity and rural
atmosphere of a pastoral comedy set in
New England village, such as "Rebec-
ca Of Sunnybrook Farm" which Is pro-
duced this week, proves the ability OF
the Poll Players as a real stock com
pany.
Added interest is injected into this
weeks production by the introduction
Of "A lew leading man.
Albert Roscoe seems to belong to the
type especially created to be leading
men OF stock companies. In addition
to possessing pleasing personality he
proved his ability to project that per-
sonality across the footlights in a sure
eral actors who have gained personal
popularity of the highest order, Mr.
Roscoe appears to better advantage than
most of them, and bids fair to eclipse
the popularity of the best favored
The most accentuated gasp of aston
ishment and pleasure came from the
audience Yesterday when Maud Gilbert
made her appearance 8 RebecCa. how
ever. Having seen Miss Gilbert last
week as Mary Turner in within the
Law" her best friends We're not pre-
pared for the quaint little maid who did
not seem TO be a stage creation. but
to have stepped from the pages OF Kate
Douglas Virgins popular story and to
embodv all of the traits that Rebecca q
enthusiastic admirers have pictured as
being centered in this young miss In
Rebecca Miss Gilbert gives a perform
ance that both in spirit and appearance
is a complete realization OF the char
acter.
The entire production is series OF
character sketches to which each Of
the PoIi Players, some especially en-
gaged assistants and the stage director.
each added share to a thoroughly en-
Joyable entertainment G. NJ.
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CRANDALL'S.

Clara kimball Young was the star
yesterday at Crandall's in Hearts in
Exile" AS Hope lvanovna, the daugh-
ter of Russian patriot, who died
while serving a term in prison. she
has devoted her life to uplifting the
poorer classes. Her hand Is sought
In marriage by Paul Pavlow, a poor
student. and Serge Palma. wealthy
scion of Russian aristocraCy. Hope
accepts the latter in order that her
work might be carried on.
TIL" chief OF police. who also loves
Hope, causes her husband to be sem
fenced to fifteen years In Siberia and
Iaul to five years in east Russia, on
false charges. Hope is proof against
all his advances and starts out to join
her husband in exile.
This attraction Will he shown again
today as the feature. Prof. Green s
orchestra accompanied the play with
appropriate musiC.
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GAYETY.

Tuncful music. clean comedy. and an
excellent cast Of comedians and singers
are IN" features of the Isl, ,Oo0. 600 Dolls, -
appearing this week at the Gavety. The
show is new TO Washington hurlesQue
patrons, and large audiences were on
hand Yesterday to welcome the new ag-
Gregatior. Two Phoney Detectives" is
the title OF the piece. which is in two
acts. and s.E scenes. While Sam Lewis
and Anthony Corfelll are the featured
comedians. the ho0ors easily belong to
Eddie. Nelson, who is not only ex-
tremely funny. out has a voice Of big
proportions. Nelson is an old favorite
here. Lewis and Cortelii have three
different characters. but arc best as
French walters. Florence Belmont
heads the feminine contingent. and,
with Florence Talbot and May Mack.
has number OF songs. rendered in
pleasing fashion. Harold Yates and
Talbot Kenny are other members OF the
company whose work stands out
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Mrs. Louis J. FOSSe
Dies in Mt. Vernon, N. Y.

Mrs. Louis J. Fossc, wife of the man
ager Of Polls Theatcr in this city, died
at an early hour this morning at her
home in Mt, Vernon, n. Y. Mr.. FoSse
received dispatch last night annOunC-
ing Mrs Fosse's serious condition and
left Immediately for Mt. Vernon A Sec
ond dispatch announcing her death ar
rived early this morning.
Mrs Fossc was we'll known On the
stage before her health failed. COnlpcll-
ing her to retire. Until a few weeks ago
she was reported to he much improve6.
and it was thought she would be able 10
join Mr.. Fusse here. Her death was
great shock to her friends.
Funeral services will he held in MI.
Vernon, where the intcrment will take
place,
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GARDEN.

Henry Woodruff made his bow as
film star at Moore's Garden Theater
yesterday in a photo play. "A Man
and His Mate" from the novel by H. 4.
Durant.
drug flend.
Another popular stage star Thomas
e. shea, will be featured today and to-
morrow in a film version of his sue
cessful drama. The Man O. Wars
man"
lasting" supported by many of the bet
ter known players of the Comedle
FrauCaise organization.
Robert EdrsOn will be seen Friday
and Saturday in a new Mutual master
picture ON the NiCht Stage" sup
ported by William S. Hart, Rhca Mitch
ell, and HiTschall Mayall. and the pro,
duction being staged by Thomas e
The Washington times., 1915-04-13
MOORE'S STRAND.

William Elliot made his first appear
anCe here in films in When We Were
Twenty-one." by II. II. Esmond, at
Mooro's strand Theater Yesterday be-
fore crowded houses.
This play was one OF the repertoire
of Nat c. Goodwin and Maxine Elliott
and possesses many passages of genu-
inc comedy. Especially clever is the
work Of Mr.. Elliot in the role of Rich
ard Audaine, nicknamed TIL, Imp"
This feature will remain the stellar
attraction until tomorrow. the remain
der Of the week being devoted to the
first production of the Fiction Picture
Company. a film version of the novel
by Maurice hewlett. The Spanish
Jade" adapted to the screen bv Louis
Joseph Vance and featuring in the title
role Betty Balairc.