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The Washington times., 1916-10-03
STRAND.

While the so-called Western" tilm
dramas have about exhausted their
popularity the play OF this class rep
resented by THE Country God Forgot"
which the SeliG Company presents at
the Strand this week, belongs to the
tyne that will survive, 1t tells a real
Western story in real Western way
with the desert country of Arizona as
its setting. and miners, cowboys. and
Mexicans its acting cast.
George Fawcett. Tom Santschi. and
Mary Charleson have TIE principal
parts in the drama. Santschi directed
its production and used much care and
ability in his selection of locale as we'll
as In the manner in which he has
worked out the story.
Today Mabel TaliAferro will be pre-
sented in THE Dawn of Love" with
Rosemary Theby and Harry Myers in
artistic Atmosphere" as the comedy.
This program will be shown tomorrow
and Thursday also. Friday and Satur-
day II. b. Warner will again be shown
In shell, a." De Wolf Hopper, IN
Puppets" an impressionistic nlm
comedy produced by the Triangle Cons
pany. VIII complete the program,
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
FIXING REAL STANDARDS

In moving to establish official
scientifically accurate standards for
gasolene, the Department of Com
merce is following in the footsteps
Of the Department Of Agriculture,
and doing a service to industry that
is not yet fully understood.
American standards in many lines
have been almost non-existent. Our
agricultural products have suffered
in foreign markets because Of lack
Of uniformity in grades, which causes
the foreign buyer to discount Ameri-
can ratings. mo. 2 Northern
wheat" offered to England or Italy,
would be taken at the value of the
poorest quality Of American wheat
offered under that grading. The
corresponding grade, offered from
Australia or Argentina, would be
bought at the fixed market for that
grade. because Of the confidence that
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
ARE THE AUTHORS LABoRRRs ?

u The Authors League of America
10 split over whether 1t should af-
filiate with the American Federation
Of Labor. One faction thinks it
should, and the representative names
Of members of this faction indicate
that they are largely folks whose in
clinations would naturally. lead
them toward such utilization for SEN
timental, even if not for practical,
reasons. The other crowd wants to
know what good it will do, whether
It would injure the dignity Of au-
thorship.
II an author doesn't labor, it
would be hard to find anybody who
does. True, he is likely to be an un-
derpaid or else an overpaid laborer.
II he strikes it rich, he looks like a
plutocrat for a spell; IL he doesn't
"catch on" he needs strike benefits
from the union. But whether he
bitches up with the popular fancy or
not, whether he cashes in or hacks
out dubious living, he labors, all
right.
The trouble about affiliating is
that when he's making good, the au-
thor looks too prosperous for an af-
filiator, and when he's hard up. he's
utterly beneath the notice of the
regular union wage-earner.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
VERDTS "R|GOLETT0"
MASTERFULLY SUNG
Aborn Company Gives Remark
able Interpretation Of A.
ways Popular Opera.

Few better demonstrations OF the
capacity OF the Atorn Company 10 in
terpret musical classics have been
given during its present engagement
here than the performance of verdi's
'Rigoletto' last night. with cast
that In intelligence OF execution and
appreciation OF the possibilities Of the
music has seldom been equaled.
There are few great opera singers
who have not at one time or another
appeared In 'Rigoletto." and tho ia
nous quartet In the last act, one of
has been torn. dismembered, shouted,
and howled by almost every aggrega-
ton OF people making the slightest ORE
tense to singing voices. To have sur
yived the abuse that has been given
substantial musical qualities OF the
opera.
Best Interpretation.
Last nights presentation by the
Aborn Company was by far the best
Interpretation OF the Verdi music this
company has ever given here-and this
Is true despite the fact that several OF
the same singers have been heard here
before in the same parts.
Though at least three roles require
the most skilled vocalists. and each
OF these three was filled to tho COM
plete satisfaction OF the audience who
heard them last night. II is probable
production was the singing OF Edith
Helena In the part OF Gildn.
Miss Helena has been giving an
| amazing exhibition of vocal capacity
accomplished the feat of singing Elsa
bin "Lohengrln." Cho-Cho San in But
terfly" and Leonora In "Trovatore' In
successive performances Friday night.
O. 49, -. Il
respectively, and then appeared, fresh
and In perfect voice last night to sing
| one of the most difficult soprano roles
that has been written.
Her singing OF the Caro- Nome" In
the first act. a number that is con-
sidered. with the mad song in Lucia"
the supreme test OF a sopranos abil-
ity. was absolutely flawless in tech
nique and In her succeeding numbers
the same skill and quality were
| shown.
Picco in Good Voice.
Picco, who sang the part of Rigo-
letto. brought to the part not only
has distinguished his work here in
| this engagement and In his previous
appearances in Washington, but an
acting ability which the part demands
realized the character OF the grim
Jester both unsteady and dramatical-
| ly.
Agostini. who has been heard here
as the duke several times before,
| sang the part last night in better
voice and with greater freedom than
has noted his performances before.
| His execution OF the satirical song
| on the fickleness OF woman that pre-
cedes the famous quartet was most
| delicate and expressive.
| George Shields. as Sparafucile, and
Grace Baum, as Madalena. were both
| In excellent voice and gave excellent
| service to their roles.
The production and chorus was en-
tirely satisfactory and the orchestra
| under Signor del Castillo did not
| manifest the desire to Guido the sing
ers in volume OF tone which so FREE
quently mdrs grand opera productions.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Aborns Open Second Week.;
Bright Comedy at Belasco
KEITH'S.

There IL n good bill at Keith's Thea
ter this week. In the course OF an
evening during which twelve acts are
offered. one finds that which IL artistic.
that which In interesting. that which is
pleasant to hear. and that which 10
funny.
To be explicit, FRITZ schcff, who n
billed as the headliner this week.
sings several songs OF her comic
opera ditties by which she won fame
on the legitimate stage. and several
Bemi-classic songs agreeably. She pre-
sentD a diversified program which she
gives with a Willingness not often found
as a Characteristic of the bright stage
star who deigns to twinkle momentarily
on the vaudeville stage:
Isabel D'Armand assisted by Bobby
O'Neil, gives an attractive "Derni Tasse
Revue" These two are pleasing not
alone because the skit itself IL good. but
because they are both young and clever
and good to look upon.
Al Herman. Enthusiastically hailed by
Press Agent Osgood. of the Keith Thea
ter as the ASSASSIN Of grief and re-
morse made good. His ability to probe
the mind of his audience and answer
unasked questions In worthy of the
Fay's. Much of his material is new,
and all of Il In funny. because Al Her
The remainder of the bill In divertins
and interesting. and includes Ernette
Asoria and company In some classic
Terpsichorean whirls; the Misses Young
and Brown: "Spooks." an interesting
novelty presented by Whipple and
10 and company IN artistic poses repre-
senting the worlds most famous china,
and the Pathe news pictorial.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
POLLS

George II. McManus' Bringing UP
Father in Politics." this weeks pro-
duction at Polls, Is a clean musical
comedy that appeals to grownups and
children alike.
The play deals with the difficulties OF
Jiggs Mahoney. an irish contractor. who
has become wealthy, to become n MEM
Der of Congress. His wife. Maggie Ma
honey, has social aspiration, and Jiggs
II forced to follow her mandates.
The character of Jiggs Is portrayed by
Johnnie Jess. and the part of Mrs. Ma
honey In taken by Miss Isabel Winlocke.
The work of the good looking. well
trained chorus was especially good. All
their numbers were generously applaud
ed. ~ Lost Ny Heart in Honolulu. ="
was perhaps the most appreciated
chorus selection Of the performance.
Robert J. Rice. as Oswald the butler.
was entertaining with his eccentric
movements and sayings.
Peggy, played by Miss Lezette Hedges.
was one of the Interesting features of
the show. Her singing and that OF Billy
MCGEE. Jiggs' son-in-law. played by
Freddie Hedges. helped relieve the situ-
alton when the comedy seemed to drag.
Their selection of various foreign
songs was accepted by the audience
with appreciation.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
See Lillian Russell.

When was young and in my prime.
And that Is lookin' back some time,
n woman who was forty-five
Looked like she hardly was alive.
She wore q cap and set around
And knit and gaZed down at the
ground.
At fifty she was dressed in black
And looked like The back end of q
hack
But, nowadays, when she's seventy,
A woman's purity fair to see
She wears them coIsets called straight
fronts"
And does lot OF funny stunts
Is she not prim? Yes. she is not
For she kin do the next fox trot.
Instid OF waitin' fer to die,
She's purity frisky and right spry.
She has no time TO sit and knit;
She's no intention fer TO quit
This sad and mournful vale OF tears
And keeps on knocking off the years.
1nstid of ploddin' up life's ridge
She's off somewhere a-playin' bridge,
Or with the young folks ~ some dance,
And waltzin' when she has chance.
It's pleasant that this can be told:
The women nowadays don't grow old.
Roy X. Moulton, in Oakland En-
quirer>
The Washington times., 1916-10-03


army. Rifle ranges are located with
In few miles of all the training To-
calities. In the mounted services,
which are very popular in Australia,
the cavalryman citizen soldier sup
plies his own mount. This simple
device relieves the commonwealth
penditure. On the other hand, the
field artillery batteries are Supplied
with government horses obtained and
maintained main especially for the PyrPosss;
horses OF all types. SO there is little
DIFFICULTY in supplying the militia
needs In the open market. However,
u Is proposed to establish a large
government stud farm and breed a
uniform type of artillery horse,
Results of universal liability to mill
tary training in Australia can thus be
summarized:
Prior to the year 1909 there had been a
steadily growing feeling in AustTaiis
that the 5000 available militia was en-
tirely insufficient for local defense. The
FEDERAL government, after careful study,
discovered that 1t was In no financial
on the same lines and at the same rates
or pay as then In force. To expand the
militia to 10000 would have meant an
outlay far too great In proportion 10
revenues. and 4 was also deemed impos-
sible, even II the money were available,
to bring the citizen force up to THIS
strength through voluntary enlistment.
History Of Compulsory Service.
Neither was II thought that under the
old standard of instruction the Increased
numbers would produce increased eff-
cheney. Soldering, as then conducted
would often operate to the disadvantage
Of the patriotic militiaman because OF
the short-sightedness OF his employer
Men lost their Jobs for going to camp
| frequent, and thus 1T was considered
that even II 1t were possible to continue
the volunteer .enlistments, the average
length OF service would be curtailed,
To wipe out the citizen forces already
existing, which cost so much for the re.
suit obtained, and to increase the regu.
lar forces to new enlistment, would
have given a very good fighting ma.
chine. Because OF its cost, and the
prejudice of the Australians against a
large regular army, such a scheme was
rejected. Between these two extremes
the new system has been evolved.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
THE CINDERELLA MAN
CHARMS HERE AGAIN
Simple, Clean Comedy Returns
to Washington, Its Birth
place, After Year.

As the young man who does very re-
markable things In the theater in q
quiet though positive way. oliver Mo-
rosco IL credited to have proved him
derelia Man" which returned 10 the
scene Of its birth as play for q full
weeks engagement last night after
charming New York for q full season:
play that will probably never lose its
popularity. Simple, clean, and filled
with the most wholesome sort Of COM
edy. It tells most appealing. Though
isfying way. Edward Chiids Carpen-
ter instilled In this play most OF those
sweetly simple dramatic themes that
have s wooed and and won . h the sensibilit;;ss
vented.
Only Two Changes.
The author has done more than this.
however. He has not only provided .
pretty story. but he has given oppor-
tunity to thoroughly schooied actors
and actresses to act II In the way thea
tergoers like to see play acted.
There have been but two unimport-
ant changes In the cast as the play
was originally produced here last sea-
son. and It ran for full season In New
Shelly Hull Is still the cinderella
Man." the young author who refuses
to compromise with his ideals and
prefers to live and freese in a gar
ret rather than do anything that viii
lessen his belief in himself and his
work.
Phoebe Foster continues to be the
Princess" who sheds the sunlight OF
her Wholesome presence In the cheer
full garnet and brings hope, success
and finally honest love to the young
author.
Buffers Work Good.
One OF the most exquisite bits of
the entire piece, the work of Frank
Bacon as Primrose. the butler. who
had seen better days. is Just as per-
fectly acted as IL was in the original
performances here and helps MI that
gallery OF artistic characterizations
for which Mr.. Bacon Is responsible in
the history OF the stage and the mo-
tion pictures.
Louise Rial Is a very satisfying
landlady, whose idea OF honesty and
gentility begins and ends with the
payment for lodgings. Charles Lane.
Berton Churchill, Reginald Mason,
and Hubert Wilkie complete the cast.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

AS recently as 1912 service in the
militia of Australia was voluntary.
The period of engagement was three
years and implied the right to re-
sign under certain contingencies.
The militiaman who attended a mini
mum numbers of parades: equal to
twelve full days training. was de-
clared efficient. The only penalty for
non efficiency was discharge. ofri-
GERS were selected from citizens In
or outside the militia force without
any previous qualification. From
the above II can be gathered that the
standard of training was unfortunate
ly low. In order not to inaugurate
too radical a departure from past
conditions when the defense act
went into effect. old militia units were
continued in eXtence, and while
their internal organization was inter-
fered with as little as possible. they
were brought up to an improved
standard.
In addition new units were created,
and these include many old members.
Here a distinct alteration in consti-
bers were not usually engaged after
the completion of their current en-
listment This provision is probably
put forward in order to break with
some of the past traditions. Nom
scomm issioned officers, however, arc
encouraged to re-enlist.
Glasses report annually at one date,
usually July /, and when their eight
year service Is complete the class is
mustered out as a body. As already
stated, for the first seven years all
the members OF the class must under
go military aiming not less than
sixteen whole days annually. Eff
cheney is determined at a yearly test.
and militiamen found not to be I'D to
standard must undergo longer ssrV-
ice ice PrGmotlSn IN al ansS classes Is from
normal times about 10000 senior
cadets become liable to training In
the militia every year. This number
may be expected to increase as the
population of Australia grows.
Musketry INSTRUCTION Is a special
feature OF the militiaman's training
and Is carried out along the same
general lines pursued In the British
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
MORE SEATS IN THE STREET
CARS--.PROVIDED

The Public Utilities Commission
didn't make undue haste in ordering
better car facilities for patrons. 1t
might have been criticised, and, in
deed, was, for taking SO much time,
but its orders would have stood far
less chance of ultimate enforcement
if they had been issued without
proper backing of detailed knowl-
edge regarding conditions.
During non-rush hours every pas
senger is to have seat; during rush
hours standing passengers must
have seven square feet of floor
space. That is the rough statement
of the situation, but it is hopelessly
inexact. The fact is, that under
the new regulations the public will
get seats, or seven feet of floor
space, if it co-operates with the COM
panies in making the regulations
enforceable; not otherwise.
Here is what these regulations
really mean:
The companies are required to
run, in rush hours, enough cars to
provide the public a seat, or seven
feet Of standing space, per passen-
ger. But this is in the aggregate of
all cars and all travellers; there is no
effort to prevent passengers crowd
ing into a particular car, if they
choose. II a crowded car comes
along the passenger who gets into
it is to blame. The crew is not ex-
pected to keep him off. The COM
pany will have done its duty if it
has provided, at that time, space on
some other car going over that
route. If the passenger wants his
seat or seven feet, he must wait
for it.
Thus it is apparent that these
regulations will be of little use I'M
less the public helps make them
useful. It is the disposition Of about
so per cent of car riders to crowd
into the first car, crowded or other
wise. So long as they do that in
rush periods there will be the same
congestion as heretofore, and the
companies cannot be blamed for it.
The method of enforcing these
rules illustrates how the rules will
work. For a fixed half hour inspec-
tors will count all the passengers
carried on a given line. There will
be a computation then of the num-
Der of cars, their proper carrying
capacity under the rules, and the
number of passengers carried will
be divided into this figure, represent
ing proper carrying capacity. If
that auotient shows that, in the ag-
gregate, the cars have been hauling
too many passengers the company
will have failed to do it's duty, but
the fact that particular car, or half
the cars, are overcrowded will prove
nothing against the company.
It Is manifest chat a rule making
the company responsible for condi-
tions on every individual car would
be unfair. A man hurrying to catch
train would rather take a crowded
car than miss the train; if he were
denied the privilege of getting
aboard, there would be a fine row.
Most people, probably, would prefer
to take the first car that appears,
even though crowded, than to wait
for another with plenty of room. So
it is finally up to the public whether
the rules shall mean anything. If
people will learn to wait for seats,
the seats will come along. If they
don't, there will be little betterment
Of conditions,
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

a stand that puts II squarely up to
the exhibitors to clean house. He
objects to censorship, and hopes It
will never be necessary. But he also
states that IL is for the motion pic
ture men themselves to determine
whether or not II will be necessary.
His argument is sound, his premises
correct, and exhibitors and producers
will do well to conduct themselves
accordingly.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

While wild cannon rumbled,
Right into the thick of the fight,
His frau wasn't willing
To Join In the killing,
But Consti, went in out OF sight.
I envy him no whit.
want you to know II. -
Just think OF the lectures he hears,
While wilhefm's dear sister
With cruel words that blister
Drags hubby around by the ears
Tom Kerry, In 81. Louis Star.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Lyceum Theater Will
Be Closed This Week

Manager Turberville, Of the Lyceum
Theater. announces that the failure OF
the Fan Tan Girls" company to ar
rive in the city necessitates the clos
ing of his playhouse this week. Mr..
Turberville expressed regret at hav-
ing disappointed the Lyceum patrons.
and promises a lively show for the
opening day next week.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Hot Stuff.

window sign on residence street in
Milwaukee:
FURNISHED ROOMS
FOR GENTLEMEN
WITH STEAM HEAT.
st. Louis Star.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
BOstOnese.

you are In pain" the doctor said.
That / can plainly see"
NO, sir" the Boston boy replied,
The pain is here I'm me-"
You never catch the small Baked Beans
Wrong in geography.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Efficient!

Nowadays when Gertrude swims,
Our dimpled. darling daughter.
She paints some stockings on her limbs
And doesn't need n garter.
st. Louis Dispatch.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
IndOlents.

INCIDENTS.
For Incidence that gives one pause
Observe Uranus Cages
Who bought a book and wept because
He had to cut the pages.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Far worse than indolent, We say,
Is Nicodemus Rucker
Who never whistles on his way;
It's too much work to quicker.
Charlie Leedy in Youngstown Tele-
gram.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
indispensable.

Great Falls (hont) couple are married.
by telephone. One case where the ring
was ensable-Cieveland News.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Mother Goose Up-to-Date.

Bye Baby Bunting.
Daddy's gone a-huntlng;
Gone TO bag Zeppelin
To save his little kiddys skin!
From "Arias OF an Allied Aeronaut.'
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
About as BROAD as II Is Long.

Roumdnid's entrV UtdV 8h0Ttefl tie
pdr, but beyond question u broddens
N.--BrookIyn Times
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
With Due Credit
Poor Liz Kingl

Poor Liz Kingl
When peace was about us
And Mars couldn't flout us -,
often have longed to be KING;
To hold high station
As head Of the nation 49,,
But when the war started
And Joy had departed
From palace and Jewel-studded throne
My longings grew DINNER
For glory and gllmmer
OF realms where the coronets groan.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

Illinois Democrats have de-
clared for woman suffrage ana
nominated n woman for Presi.
Dental elector. Sometimes ~
looks like Southern chivalry Is
shifting It's base.-Galveston
News.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

Wanted - Position as house.
keeper on farm, Employer must
be a bachelor. with or without
children.-Advt. in Iowa City
Uowa) Press.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Never.

Never.
l never saw a hotel crowd
Upon the porch a-rocking
But that / heard some whisper loud
OF scandal that was shocking.
Eva H., In New York Evening Sun.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
His Mistake.

"Ie hitched his wagon to a star.
eve all delusions hug.)
When folks beheld his steed. they
cried:
All. ha A lightning bug""
Kansas City Star.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03

For laziness a man we know
Should grab the winners cup;
He won't lie down to sleep because
It's such work to get up.
Houston Post.
The lazybones whom we abhor-
Well point him out to you
He gargles soup because II Is
Such awful work to chew.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Nature Study.
The pickerel, the truth to tell.
Is stupid, dull and dense;
And so, my dear, we never hear
OF pickeleloquence.
Springfield Union.
The lion is the bravest brute.
In fact, he feareth naught,
And yet-you cannot this refute-
n B.R.
The Washington times., 1916-10-03
Voluntary Service in
Australia a Failure

Fortesque
the National Service Association.