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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19
NV TERE going to serve dinner
" in a very al fresco manner.
whatever that isn said


whatever that is" said
Anne Redding, delightedly flying
around in a blue gown and a dainty
white apron tied about her waist. But
you do like us, don't you, dear" turn
ing suddenly to Helen. I am just crazy
about it all"
Helen and Warren had been invited
to partake Of a very informal style
OF dinner at the new apartment that
Anne and Frances had taken. Helen
was seated on a huge couch that was
pushed into one corner of the room
she was lazily watching preparations.
Warren was smoking and looking
around with a slightly amused express
Makes me think of a dolls house"
he remarked.
No remarks, Please said Frances,
coming into the room and standing
tor a moment beneath the electric
nights in the middle of the room. Her
halr was glory Of color and Helen
sighed rapturously.
Frances. If had a single wish I
would wish most of all for red hair"
Everyone laughed. and then in the
silence that followed the bell rang
IL go, said Anne, Il do wish every
one would come so that we can serve
olhher while the things are good"
The Bells breeze In.
The. Bells breezed in. and almost
Immediately the bell rang again and
Frances, who went to open the door
TINS time, appeared a moment later
win Ned Burns. Helen felt her heart
contract and all the blood recede from
her face The next minute it was back
again, and she felt the color push its
way up to the roots of her hair 1t
was the first time that she had seen
MIN since that unpleasant evening
when Warren was in Norfolk
Are you surprised?" Frances said
gayly to Helen. Ned just begged to
come SO I had to let him"
And then Frances went off to meet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19
Galleries Are Filling Again;
Sumptuous Shaksperean
Revival on Broadway.


Ew YORK. Feb. 1s.-The gal
m leries are filling up again. Half
dozen years ago, when good
motion pictures first began to draw
the crowds. the upper heavens of our
plsyhouses were suddenly deserted.
Anyone, IL was explained, would rather
pay 10 or % cents 10 sit in state be-
fore the Pickering film than the same
amount for the humiliation Of the pea
nut paradise.
The boy who yelled Get the hook"
the youth who fired nutsheils at the
boxes and the roustabouts who started
a friendly free-for-all in the third act
hied them TO the new kind Of enter
tainment
But here their nature changed. They
soon became quiet and orderly. The
gallery god type has almost disap-
peared from New York life
Perhaps their antics were only
dimly realized protest against being
~sky-ed."
For several years the galleries were
vacant Despairtng managers pointed
aloft and said: There's where the
pictures hit us"
Then a bright thought came to some
manager or other. He remembered,
suddenly, that the seats in the gallery
were uncomfortable. Anything had
been good enough for the young truck
driver and his best girl.
Why not make the gallery as clean
and as comfortable as the orchestral ]
cannot say just who the man was that
pursued this line of thought first Suf-
flee to state that many theater owners
have put the idea into practice with
astonishing results.
The galleries are filling up again.
yet with a different crowd. The men
are well dressed and well hammered
and once in a while a wide expanse
of white shirt front is observable. But
the women outnumber the men. This is
especially true Of matinees. The wom-
an Is a natural bargain hunter. That
dainty reticule, too. often houses in its
attractive interior only a few cents
Women, especially when out with other
women have less pride in these mat
tiers than men. They found the gallery
acceptable and continued to patron
lie Il.
Another factor in the rehabilitation
Of the gallery is the great period Of
theatrical prosperity which is now de-
lighting and dazzling the managers.
Twenty Of what are known as sue
cesses" are playing here. This is an
unprecedented number Many OF the
successes" in ordinary times would
starve.
The people have more money to spend
than ever and the theater is getting its
full share
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19

er in favor of Man is But Man." but
the objection brought to that was that
it sounded too much like a quotation
from the Lenten church service, and
was rather a gloomy thought, and be-
sides, every one knew it anyhow
particularly in these days Of advanced
feminine thought.
A half dozen titles were suggested,
and none was acceptable until Mrs
Robert billiard, who was standing
mOdestly in the background, suggested
timidly. The Pride Of Race"
by JOvew said billiard, who is
nothing If not quick of perception
That is exactly the title, of Counsel
It's just that which makes the heroine
act the way she does"
And from that moment the play be-
came The Pride of Race"
Mrs billiard is the daughter of Mrs
James Everard, the widow of James
Everard, the brewer, whose summer
home in Connecticut is one of the most
beautiful owned by wealthy New
Workers in the state of many rivers
Mr.. and Mrs. billiard were married
about a. year ago, following romantic
courtship which began when Miss Ev-
erard met Mr.. 11illiard one night after
a performans of THE Argyle Case"
Mrs. billiard is a slender, dark
woman, possessed of rare beauty and
unusual charm of manner. She takes
great personal interest in her hus-
bands work, and the two are among
the most devoted couples in New
lOfk InedIef0Om. Mrs. billiard is
at the theater every evening with her
husband, and is always one of the
many parties of which Mr.. billiard is a
guest of honor after the theater
Mrs. billiard was also instrumental
in choosing the music for ''rhe Pride of
Race" having herself selected Mime
Westerton. the only woman theatrical
orchestra harpist in the country. Nine.
Westerton's playing is one of the fea-
lures of the Hilliard production.
X r
Miss Grace George has recently re-
ceived a letter from Prof. GEORGE p
Baker about her offer of a $1,000 prize
and Broadway production for the hest
play submitted by a college student
The professor is head of courses In
playwriting at Harvard and from his
experimental theater, called ssTha ~
Workshop" have come Edward Shell
don. Fred Ballard, Cleves Kinkead and
Louis Beach
A notice had been sent to professor
Baker, as well as to other college nro-
tessors, of the conditions of the CON
test. Evidently there was some mis-
understanding, for he inquired If the
contest was open only to underpradu-
ates-that is, students who have never
received college degree
Under such ruling young men ana
women best qualified to write orooJ
plays, who have finished their nm
dergraduate work and are now doing
special literary work as graduate sfn7
dents. would be barred.
Miss George answered professor Ba-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19

a we'll known playwright and a recOg-
nized stage director. their names to be
announced later. The prize winning
play will be produced by Grace George
and the repertOry company with which
she has enjoyed such success at the
Playhouse. In addition to a prize Of
$1,000 the author will be paid royalties
according to the regular arrangements.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19

Annette kellerman's big film play
eng made in Jamaica is not yet fin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19
KELSEY AND SHANNON
STARS IN egTHE SPHINX

Herbert Kelsey and Effie Shannon,
two popular stage stars, will shortly
appear in a Red Feather phOtoplay
called The Sphinx"
Fascinated by the charm and beauty
Of noted dancer, commonly called
The Sphinx" young artist deserts
ms tiancee and gives himself up to
the per1ls of a mad infatuatiOn. The
father, and each plavs the game of
ioNe unknown to the other. It's big
meme, hsndled in a mastery manner
by these well known artists who are
supported by an excellent company
The scenic environment is said to be
DeautltuI and awe inspiring, fully in
keeping with the excellence Of this
romantic drama.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19
NEMSNOTES9 G-MnTEI MD
Wl@RW
81 OAISYDEAN

ARGARET GIBSON, recently eie-
nj waited to stardOm by David
= = Horsley, win make her debut as
featured player in a five-reel pro-
duction called THE Souls Cycle"
In theme the play is unique. 1t
treats with the ancient philosophy that
in the immortality of the soul many
cycles must be re-lived to round out
its perfection. and when one defies
the divine law he must go back TO
first principles, and even into animal
form, to work up again to his former
estate.
Two epOchs are included in this pic
ture. First is portrayed the life In
old Grecian times in the graceful circle
of polished Grecian senator The
second half of the picture has its set
ting today, centuries later, and the
characters are the reincarnated souls
of the people about whom the first half
OF the picture revOlves.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19

ished. but already has cost between
100000 and S5O0,0 (say the pro-
ducers). That's nothing. Billie Burke's
second picture a serial by Rupert
Hughes. is to cost the producers, they
asert solemnly. not a cipher less than
ST. 900.
ValH Valu. who is not a corset Or
a perfume but a popular movie actress,
appears next in Her Debt Of Honor"
Every woman is herewith informed
that in Francis X Bushman's name the
Y. stands for Xavier"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-19
MARGUERITE COURTOT


IN @rHE DEAD ALIVE"
me Dead Alive" is the name of the
mutual Masterpiece de luxe edition,
in which Mis- marguerite Courtot be-
gins her engagement as a Gaumont
star. IL tells the stories of twin sis
Iers' both parts being played by the
new star. One is the wife of a young
Imlillonalre, and the other is a stage
beauty who falls under the hypnotic
i,1I, of an international crook
Inc Dead Alive" will be repeased Feb
Edlth storey, Antonio Moreno. Lillian
burns, Donald MacBride, Marion Henry.
Josephine Earle and Templar SAKE
nave been selected by Vitagraph di-
rector George. d Baker to portray the
i iteaalng roles in the c. N. & A. NJ VIII
hanson story he is about to put into
production It is a five-part drama
ana when completed will be released
as Blue Ribbon feature.
Annette, Kellerman's big film play
Delhg made IN Jamaica is not yet fin
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
CHALONER ASKS FOR
SLEEPING CAR AUTO
Says He Can't Travel Comfortably
Otherwise.

NEW YORK. Nov. 9.-John Arm
strong Chaloner, author of the famous
query. who's Looney Now?" has APP
piled to the supreme court for an order
directing Thomas T. Sherman. his Judi
cial committee, to expend sl,70o for a
Sedan sleeping car automobile for
Chaloner.
'Chaloner Is a judicial incompetent In
this State. He escaped from an asylum
here and went to Virginia. where he
was declared competent. He lives on
his estate there. Merry Mills. Gotham.
Albcmarle county, Va. His property.
which produces an income OF several
thousand dollars. Is In The care Of Mr..
Sherman. as committee.
Chaloner says In his petition that he
has suffered from nervous affection
of the spine for the last seventeen
years. Although he can. ride twenty.
one miles at a stretch on horseback and
on a chair for more than an hour at a
time without suffering from his spinal
trouble. lie says he had n heavily
padded leather chair made to sit In.
He has to travel from his estate to
Richmond, Va, once a month. and
wants the sleeping car automobile TO
make the trip of ninety miles COM
fortably. He says he cannot use rail-
road car seats because they hurt him
and sleeping car ber<hs are not avail
able. He prefers to ride horseback, but
| the journey Is too long to undertake
| each month.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
D. c. SUPREME COURT
IS READY TO MOVE
Tribunals to Occupy Temporary
Quarters in the old Census
Building.

All the court rooms Of the District
Supreme Court are ready for occupancy
in the old Census building. which Will
be the temporary home Of the trlbu-
nails during the renovation OF the City
Hall.
The sessions Of court. however, will
not be resumed until November 20, as
the offices Of the clerks. register of
Wills. District Attorney, and the United
states marshal will not have been
moved until the end OF next week.
In the temporary quarters, the Grim
inal and, equity divisions of the court
VIII he on the first floor of the b street
side of the building. The two circuit
courts will be on the second floor OF
the b street side. as will the chambers
Of the justices, the District Attorney
offices and the room Of the grand
jury. The auditor. the probation Of
ncer and the general clerks offices
will be located on the first floor OF the
B street side.
On the Second street side Of the
building. offices will be provided for
the United States Marshal. Register OF
Wills, District bar library. and file
rooms. No provision has yet been made
In the building for the Recorder OF
Deeds.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
SENATE WILL LOSE
PROMINENT FIGURES
Men Known Throughout the
Nation Will Be Unseated
March 4 Next.

The Senate after March will be
changed materially by the loss of some
Of it's well-known figures.
Democratic strength in the Senate al
lowing for the Maine election. IL nifty
FIVE. The Senate after March I will
have fifty-two Democrats and forty
four Republicans. though final returns
may change this slightly.
Senator Kern. Democratic leader. Is
the most conspicuous OF the Democrats
to lose. Other Democrats beaten are
Taggart of Indiana. MARITIME Of New
Jersey. and probably Chiffon Of West
Virginia. Senator johnson of Maine was
defeated in September.
Republican Senator'S who are defeated
are Lippitt Of Rhode Island. Clark Of
Wyoming. and Sutherland OF Utah. All
are we'll known Senators. Senator Clark
was long chairman OF the Judiciary
Committee.
The defeat OF Senator Kern means a
new majority leader will have to be
chosen. Senator Martin OF Virginia Is
prominently mentioned. Others who
are possibilities are Walsh OF Montana,
Underwood OF Alabama. and Simmons
of North Carolina
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
INTEREST RUNS HIGH
IN CITY HALL OFFICES
Many Of the Officials There De-
pend Upon President for
Their Employment.

No more interested watchers of the
election returns can be found In Wash
ington than in the City Hall, where nu-
merous officials depend upon the Presi-
dent for their employment.
Some OF the deputy marshals in Chief
Splain's office kept the telephone con-
nected with the White House busy get
ting flashes on the reports received at
the Executive Mansion. In the offices OF
the District Attorney moderate uneasi-
ness also was noticeable.
In the office of Clerk John X. Young,
where. by the way, a majority Of the
clerks are of Republican persuasion. a
diminished amount of interest prevailed.
The tenure of their employment rests
with the justices of the court, and Is
not affected by any change IN the White
House.
The fact that Corporal Tanner is well
entrenched as Register of Wills tends
to minimize the election excitement In
his office. and the situation Is similar
In the offices in charge of Recorder
or Deeds Costello. Mr.. Costello was
only recently appointed. and it Is cx.
pected that he will serve the full time
OF four years regardless of any change
In the Presidency.
The death of Justice Anderson has
caused a vacancy that is to be filed
and there is a bill now pending in Con.
gress for the retirement of Chief JUS
tice Shepard, of the Court of Appeals
which. II passed, will create another
vacancy.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
LATEST NEWS FROM
DISPUTED STATES
Wilson Has Lead of 600 in CAL
.ifornia, While Hughes Is
Ahead in Minnesota.

of the Democratic State committee
here this morning.
The Wheeling News declares that
Robinson, the Republican candidate
for governor is leading the returns
by about 5000.
The big colored vote in the southern
part of the state Is declared RESPONSE
BILE for the Republican victory. Only
l.4OO out of 100 precincts have been
heard from, but most of the others
are from normally Republican coun-
ties.
Sutherland. the Republican candi-
date for Senator. is leading his ticket
by about 1000 votes.
ALBUQUERQUE, y. NJ. Nov. 9.-At
$3.50 (mountain tlmeD there were no ad-
ditions made to the early Slorning tig-
ures from 1886 out of total OF 63S pre-
cincts IN the state. giving Hughes a
plurality of 25S.
The missing 302 precincts are all in
outlying districts, distant from railroad
communication. and II may be noon or
later before any of these precincts are
heard from.
Fourteen out Of twenty-five precincts
I I'm Valencia county, y. NJ, give Hughes
LEO. Wilson 25i Valencia Is the strong
est Republican county in the State.
PITTSBURGH. Pa. Nov. s.-On this
basis of returns showing Wilson less
than 1000 behind Hughes in West
| Virginia. the Pittsburgh Dispatch
tRcp) today placed West Virginia
among the doubtful States.
The Dispatch Is the only Pittsburgh
| newspaper having STAFF CORE non.
dent permanently assigned to Yves,
, virginia. He IL at Charleston.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
Woman Convict's Child
Is Born Outside Prison

LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. s.-Rather than
nave child born OF convict mother
behind prison bars and In order that the
mother might receive proper attention,
Mrs. Gertrude Schaue, a prisoner OF ;he
penltentiary, was transferred to the
State industrial home. at Milford, upon
an order OF the board OF control.
The mother was received at the peni-
tentlary seven months ago from Omaha
on a charge of issuing no-flInd checks
The child, daughter, will be cared
for at the industrial home. while the
mother will be sent back to the peni-
Tertiary. Little is known of the wom-
ans history.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
Says German Vote
Defeated Wilson

AMSTERDAM, Nov Chased on the
Reuter- announcement in Europe that
President Wilson had been defeated in
his race FOR reelection. German papers
attribute the result to the German
American vote. The Cologne Gazette.
In conspicuous comment, says:
They the German-Americans) have
not forgotten that President Wilson
questioned their American patriotism
and at the same time closed both his
eyes to England's war of starvation
against women and children, and that
under Wilson America became a great
ammunition depot for our enemies.
Now they have squared the account
with him"
The Cologne Volkszeitung said: "In
German-American circles Wilson's de-
feat was received with great rejoicing. +"
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
INFORMAL CONFERENCE HELD.

At Republican headquarters last night.
while returns from the doubtful States
California. Minnesota, Oregon, North
Dakota, and New Mexico-were still be-
ing anxiously awaited, an informal con-
ference was held In Chairman Willcox's
room. Gathered there with Mr.. Will
cox were George w. Wickersham.
Frank Hitchcock, Charles b. Warren,
OF michigan, former Chairman Charles
ID. Hilles, State Senator Ogden L. Mills
and other prominent leaders.
Mr.; Warren. national committeeman
Tor Michigan. who had been In charge
OF headquarters during the day, while
Mr.. Wilcox was trying to snatch n few
hours sleep, informed those participant
ing In this conference that instructions
had been sent to the State chairman
In every doubtful Stationery State in
which Mr. Hughes rights seemed to be
In possible peril-to hire counsel at
once to protect Mr.. Hughes interests.
This included States like New Hamp-
Republicans at that hour seemed TO
have won. bat by slender margins.
Same Attitude.
The same attitude was taken by the
Democratic national committee. Early
in the day Chairman Vance McCor-
mick sent kilograms to every State
and county chairman In States where
the vote seemed close. ordering them
10 "see personally that the ballot
boxes We're guarded and protected"
Other leaders sent kilograms caution
ing Democratic chairmen ito guard
the ballot boxes as you would guard
your lives"
At each headquarters II was plainly
manifest that a bitter contest is in
sight unless the final returns should
give the President n definite and con-
elusive victory. one in which. the
swing of a few small States--small
in electoral vote-would make no
difference in the final result.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
$685. 900 to $1,000 Offered
And VIM. A. Brady Took II

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-The biggest
odds on the election. as far as Is
known. were obtained by William A.
Brady, theatrical manager. He bet
Sl,Wy agalnst S.o'0Oo that Wilson would
be elected. This is the story Mr.. Brady
tells:
II was standing in the lobby of the
Hotel Aston Tuesday night with a
broker. ! told him II was a cinch Will
son would carry Kansas and Minnesota
He politely replied that l was talking
like a fool. lust then the red light on
the Times building flashed, announcing
Hughes was elected. / told him / didn't
believe n was true.
Again he made comments on my
lack of intelligence, and said Bill, iii
bet you $4,000 to $1,000 Hughes Is
elected. | took the bet"
The Washington times., 1916-11-09

orders were being sent from both
headquarters over the long distance
telephone to the respective chairmen
to watch the count as II proceeded
and to scrutinize closely the returns"
There were suggestions In each head
quarters that the integrity of the re-
turns In some of the states would
have to be ascertained before the re-
suit was finally accepted.
Recount Idea of Perkins.
Some of the leaders. particularly on
the Republican side, were already In
timating that a recount of the vote in
some States would be demanded. The
first to offer this suggestion was
George w. Perkins.
Discreet inquiry brought assurances
from representatives OF each national
chairman that there would be no lack Of
money to finance a contest, no matter
now tong drawn out or expensive II
might prove.
While the Democrats have a deficit Of
$2OO,OO. they say that any amount OF
money, millions IL necessary. would be
forthcoming to guarantee the President 3
rights. Exactly the same assurances as
regards regard the protection q Mr. Hughes ;,
headquarters, where there is "A stable
sum left i'm the treasurer's strongbox.
The first steps In the contest. IL II
cventu9tes, would have to be taken be-
fore the official canvassing board of
the counties In the States affected. A
good deal In the past has depended upon
whose hands the election machinery is
in. In the two big doubtful States, Cali
fornia and Minnesota, IL happens that
the Republicans are In control of the
election machinery. Then II becomes
an easy matter for the dissatisfied
party. IL IL is re-dnforced with credible
evidence, to get its case before the
courts, as was done In the Hearst Nc
Clellan contest and recount case in this
city, and as was done In numerous other
instances throughout the country.
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
Hughes. Picking I'm.

SANTA FE, y. NJ. Nov. 9.-Late re-
turns this morning tabulated from de-
layed reports received at both Demo-
cratic and Republican State headouar-
tiers here upset all previous calculations
on the New Mexico electoral vote,
Hughes electors are now leading by a
plurality of 25S. These figures are from
show the following vote:
Hughes. 1874; Wilson, 1856
The same returns give Jones, Demo-
crat, for Senator. 1905; Hubell, Repub-
lican, 1S,4&; Walton, Democrat, for Rep
resentative 1851; Hernandez, Repub-
lican. 19,44l; Debaca. Democrat, for gov
ernor, 1878; Bursum, Republican
10 203
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
Nuggets Found at Scene
Of the Gold Rush of '49

AUBURN, Cal, Nov. 9.-Values some
thing like those found In the halcyon
days OF 40 were taken out OF Auburn
ravine, scene of early day mining ex-
element, while workmen were setting
the forms for culvert inrthe lower part
of town. Herbert Morrow secured per-
mission to take a pan of gravel from
the bottom of the excavation. II Yielded
him a fine lot OF small nuggets As
mining operations would interfere with
the building of the culvert further min
ing was not be allowed
The Washington times., 1916-11-09
Wilson Running Strong.

BISMARCK, Nov. 9-North Dakota
may be placed definitely in the Wilson
column today, 1877 out of 1859 pre-
cincts give Wilson. 5O,Sl9; Hughes, 49,
9is. The remaining forty-two precincts
are sparsely populated, and. Democrats
claim their entire registered vote could
not overcome the a7 lead Wilson main
tains.