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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

The Basker,' in which Cyril Maude
returned to New York last evening at
the Empire. is one of those witty, ar
tifcial. not unagreesble and quite un-
important comedies which come across
the water from London az the rate OF
five or six every season. /. is the type
OF play which John Drew used TO i'm
part with regularity, fact which may
have accounted for the memories OF
Drew which seemed 70 bob up at odd
moments last night Mr.. Drew. as a
matter of fact, once enacted charac-
ter startlingly similar 20 the hero Of
The Basker" in "Inconstant George,
which was one of the lengthy London
successes.
"The Basker," however, is not con-
tent TO remain always a drawing room
comedy. In the third act il firts bit
sparingly with drama, and thereby con-
trives its undoing. There is disposi-
ton to criticise this kind Of play be-
cause of its lack of substance; the
truth is that il is al its best when its
people are doing nothing. There IS
some fine wit in the first and second
acts, but when the author endeavors
TO stimulate the plot the plays weak
nesses are brought glaringly to the at
teution.
Nor is the artiiciality entirely a
matter of action. In his curtain speech
Mr.. Maude took pains 20 remark that
men of the type Of George De Lacorfe
do not exist in the now aroused Brit
ain; he might have gone further and
declared that they never did. Or. II
they did. it is safe TO assume that
they are still baskers. Men who have
idled away their lives up 70 forty are
unlikely TO be converted in minute by
the chance remark Of a valet, particu-
larry when the exhortations of friends
and relatives have consistently failed
20 move them for years.
In sketchng the doughty Duchess OF
Cheviot, however, the author has been
more fortunate. This character, finely
portrayed b. Miss Maud Milton, stood
out as the one real person OF the even
ing. The Duchess is eighty-two, but
time has not weakened her convictions
nor dulled her liking for an occasional
bit of profanity How much of the
creation was due 10 the author and how
much TO Miss Milton IL is difficult TO
say Miss Milton, at all events, gave
the premier performance Of the even
ing.
Mr. Maude. of course, gave a thor
oughly capable portrayal Of the leading
role. Physically, however. he was not
the basker His appearance was rather
that of the successful business man,
and. thus handicapped. he was unable
70 supplement the author in bringing
the character 20 life. In the early acts.
for example, he quite failed 10 suggest
the responsibility of the man.
Hassard Short gave his customarily
able performance in one of the tame
cat" roles with which he has long been
identified, and Edgar Norton. Frank
Kingdom and Marguerite Leslie were
more than capable. The leading femi-
nine role was played BY Miss Muriel
Martin Harvey, newcomer from Eng
land. who exhibited no particular rea-
sons ior the selection. Miss Harvey Is
quite devoid Of personality, and, on the
whole, seems better endowed for in
genue roles than for heroines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
Missing Lawyers Body Found

The body Of man about fifty years
old was found floating in the North
River OF Ninety-eighth Street yester-
day by Hsrbor A Squad. Papers on
the body indicated that the man was
y. Henry schutt, Of 32 Eldorado Place,
Weehawken, lawyer, who was report
ed 20 have disappeared from a ferry
boat on October -. He had an Office
a. 50 Church Street, Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
RoSELAND GIRLS ARE SEEN
Sally Ward Star Of This Weeks Show
at Columbia

The Roseland Girls are az The Co
lumbia Theatre this week, in Love
Law and Politics" The most attrac-
tive thing about il show are the girls.
There are ffty-count 'em-ffty; each
prettier than the other. One wonders
how Flo Ziegfeid ever let them escape
him. Sally Ward is the bright particu-
lar star. but only when the chorus u
not on the stage. o., .,
The most popular number was called
the ballet Of cards The chorus rep
resented the cards and the actors
played the game, assisted by the au-
dience. II was not difficult 20 draw
four queens from such a pack.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
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Tuesday, October 81, 1916

This department is engaged in separating the sheep q"
advertising and of the service which backs advsrhsns
from the soats-and hanging bell the goats invites
letter, describing experiences-plesans unPeasantwrth
advertisers whether they be manufactured wholesale houses
retail public service corporations II will PRINT those
which show typicay how sdversisers
square words of his advertising Only signed
letters giving the writer's address, will be resd But the
will be printed withheld preferred Address: The
Adviser, The Tribune, New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
"OLD LADY 81"
SHEER DELIGHT
Character Comedy by
Rachel Crothers Played
with Rare Skill

"Old Lady 81 comedy by Rachel
Crothers, at the Thirty-ninth Street
Theatre. With Emma Dunn. Suggested
by the novel Of Louise Forsslund. Pre-
sented by Lee Kugel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
pjshop Greer Getting Well

The condition Of Bishop Greer. who
cancelled all mis- public engagement
for the next three or TOUR days on
advice Of his physician, was greauy
Improved last nighe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

TN The Advisor column wonder
whether any Adams Express Com
panv promptly coueOuy ungrugng This prompts
Adams Fvpress Company forwarding
month Our claims i0r carnage 0eAAs 0' etc.
In each instance subm proof of
without needless correspondence controversy
write second letter regarding any OF
The writer inclined believe Of the complaints
nam are due to one or things First upon
profit their loss by submitting
fictitious failure claim with proof Of
shipment or loss . . -,
Express Company you would publish procedure required
presentation of claim to any express company for shipment
The DKCD fKODOClo Oor lNC
Noonan, President
claim the procedure that correspond
emf himself shipment proof
form The hitch this apparently simple
generally DISPOSE
proof submitting of
which the ayma cannot always readily conveniently
had fault find That this
universally satisfactory gratifying
his claims legal
Either n itself should enough results
NEEDED yards Thursday
the hands
1 wrote to stating and
Whatever do into The Tribune
you OF lace be sent Friday the
Ordinarily mentioned firm painstakng
Tribune the
Friday special and this morning have le, sup
plemening apologies. NJ T. Mel
heartily all the sentiments
satisfaction reputable such Abraham
does need TO club whether the club be The
anything when club used 1t Is more apt to
expedite There be quarters miscon-
ception Of The Tribunes true function.
(The rert Advisor ~tA Thursday, NoremSr p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
WIT CHIEF MERIT
OF 1.-THE BASKER"
Cyril Maude the Hero OF
an Artificial Comedy
at the Empire

"The Basker," comedy in four acts,
BY Clifford Mills. With Cyril aaude.
At the Empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
ENGAGEMENTS

Frank W. Child, Of Orange. " J., has
announced the engagements Of his
daughters. Miss Elizabeth r. Child. TO
Pllny S. Hall, OF Orange. y. j., and
Miss Dorothy J. Child. 20 Martin ;.
Baldwin. also Of Orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

The engagement is announced Of MISS
Marion Esty. Of Bayonne, y. j. 10
Gene Pressler. the artist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

The dangers of the sale idea recently admirably II
Evening they advertised ceanUp Sale Eve.
SKIRT WI 4 Ps s he @ I or Sp sas
D paragraph headed sead s Carefully
The house 9s Sfs your ost :.s sn " es @ @ and
present you entitled select
sun 4T%'sf choose S s Of % hsh pesd
t 90 g you can 5n.a select any Os 5 ne eav Thfore
the Original o Dre svS 'fd hsf ~ hs% class
The following morning when the doors opened Of women
en They hadn't read the paragraph in smaller type W wasn't so very
Which shows that even With exercised an
the idea mighty dangerous piece Of merchandising
dynamite
ENCLOSED Buffalo Inquirer Can you i'm
sne any paper publishing these s"s publish t m
TINS paper sure can stand FREDERicK RoEDINc
The subscribers this delightful publication must be grateful to have
children read the detailed the two mems specialists whose
the Of this exhibit of submitted Buff
Inquirer does need cleaning much as it needs dsnfectan
San EXAMPLE of broad generous scale be-
- the following experience tops anything have ever aa
your educational and TO mOneysaying column after
noon forgetting which had been delivered TO the
@ g depot s. DS eTfSa sn express
that would proceed to the SSsShss Ie0a % in
Boston leaving the next day for the eas60fs na s s ns a Ss
cbec and trunk expressed r.. 49, v;..n. have h..
Pullman receipt No. she had thrown N HAVEN D n Not a thing
except train that trunk must be
O ossG h i h y y a give pay expense
0v5Sd to. h 9os and hsn @1sa h
neces-
sav Information him if he wouldn't personal faVo
When conversation
surely would the next day no"
M weow
the Sunday and while this happened two weeks
thngs-the broad-gauged
bother
responsible ana
to railroad once VINO acts
10 straghten tange
New Haven road TO be warmly com
and us
Incidentally, learned his name was Mr. Spill
that perhaps their telling may
to this pollcy NJ u
Good the Newt Haven!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

AM INCLOSING the Aeoisn Company IN an
ver one Of told them that secondhand piano
May had suddenly without warning
rendered useless IN tne
register. -. -,.-.n.oa 7 ua. assursd
reliable nothing dhnite
+bink full proof OF the
Wan ma Don't vou? A r.
of this kind unusual with US that we
account cracking the plate his
before Il left factory
it wasr could see ] was IN
nerfect condition placed floors for sale
Ffowev lew o the fact which have stated we
ara gIing 70 exchange the piano would
suggest you and ship the instrument TO US at our %
will undertake TO select
other and az the same price or
be stock at TINS price,
we recon Of our BecAman pianos IN ma
VIII sell special OF sso
by and is fully guaranteed Its tone
good believe 1t be
able in every way your at Lake Placid
W Row much we regret TINS
rest assured mat We VIII
best complete satisfaction
As from again with your views on the
subj proceed IN the matter
THE AEOLIAN COMPANY
When dealing with reputable house of don't need
the good itself that But the other hand
the WAYS good gained by making good guarantee
wing to it.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
INVITES AND PROTECTS BIRDS
Massachusetts City Has Common.
Sense Plan Of Guarding the Trees
on lts Streets.

The town Of Brookline, Mass, IL
teaching the country at large a valu-
able lesson. First of all, Of course,
Brookline had to learn the lesson for
ITSELF, The town priced its trees, and
sought by the usual means to guard
them against the attack Of insect
pests. The campaign, however, was
not entirely successful. The leopard
moth invaded Brookline, and against
this tree enemy poisonous sprays avail
little. Birds alone can hold it In check.
So Brookline,, few years ago, went
seriously about the business Of induc-
ing birds to come and stay. In 1910
1t wanted woodpeckers, and it issued
its Invitation, but only a few respond
ed. Three years later Brookline had
learned enough through experiment to
Justify the municipality in building
and placing 100 nesting boxes.
That was the beginning; year by
year since then the work has been ex-
pandeds- The nesting boxes increased
in number and variety, and during the
winter thousands Of birds were fed
daily at 1875 municipal feeding sta
tions, operated by the town author.
itles at the public's expense. And now,
says a report from Brookline, "the
plans for the securing>of bird help In
insect destruction will be carried ON
during the coming season with greater
determination than ever"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Plants Have at Least Three
Senses, Declares Botanist.

James Rodway. who is the curator
Of the British Guiana museum and
an eminent botanist, declares that
plants have at least three Of our five
senses-feeling, taste and smell-and
that certain tropical trees smell water
from distance and will move straight
toward 1t. s
But trees not in the tropics can do
as well. A resident Of an old Scottish
mansion, says a writer In the Scots
man, found the waste pipe from the
house repeatedly choked. Lifting the
slabs in the basement paving he discov-
cred that the pipe was completely en-
circled by poplar roots. They be-
longed to a tree that grew some 800
yards away ON the opposite side OF
the house.
Thus the roots had moved steadily
toward the house and had penetrated
below the foundation and across the
basement until they reached their goal.
the waste pipe, $50 feet away. Then
they had pierced a cement Joining and
had worked their way In. There seems
something almost human in such un-
erring instinct and perseverance In
surmounting obstacles. a,
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
omELE1 AS IT SHOULD Be
Perfect Preparations Are Absolutely
Necessary II Delicacy 10 70
a ...-. BE 4 Success,

Many q good cook admits herself q
failure when 1t comes to making an
Omelet. This simple dish is exceed
ingly difficult to make successfully.
and unless one knows just how to pro-
ceed the omelet, instead Of being light
2.ndt! fluffy, will be fiat, heavy and un-
-appetizing.
To make an omelet you must keep
the pan for this purpose only. Do not
wash 1t, but clean it out well with
paper after use. If you need to make
omelets Of varying size keep a small
and q large pan. It is more difficult
to make small omelet nicely In a
large than in a small pan.
Have fairly hot fire ready, melt
some fat in the pan, just enough to
grease it all over and no more, and
make certain that the pan is hot.
Break the eggs one by one into cup
to be sure they are fresh; then place
in a bowl and whip we'll. The mixing
must be thorough or the white will set
in streaks and not mingle with the
yolk as it should do. The whites
should not be beaten separately, as is
the custom of many cooks. This Is
only needed when making an Oinelet
souffle.
Add salt and pepper, and if liked
little chopped parsley, and should
taste of onion be liked half tea
spoonful Ito two eggs) Of onion juice.
Now pour the mixture into the hot
pan. It should cover it thinly. Shake
about well over the fire. An expert
enced omelet cook will not need tc
use a fork, but will turn the omelet
one-half over the other by means OF
a showing forward sort of shake of the
pan.
The side of the egg mixture which
touches the pan will cook quicker Than
the other, but when folded the inner
heat will cook it still more in the few
seconds which elapse between the
cooking and serving Of the dish. Place
on a hot dish and serve Immediately,
Some cooks roll the omelet into pan.
cake form by means of shaking the
pan; others merely fold it. The omelet
should be faky and moist inside and
Just set-not in the least hard on the
outside. As a rule the fault of the
making lies in insufficient mixing OF
the egg and over cooking. When 6
fancy omelet is needed dice of han
may be stirred in or mince, spinach
puree, stewed mushrooms or kidneys
or cooked asparagus tops placed on
one-half and the second half folded
over.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03

~
IS Helps
WOULD GUARD AGAINST FIRE
National Board Of Underwriters
Urges Greater Care In the Con.
etfuetion Of Dwelling.

Realizing the large annual losses
sustained by thousands of home own
ers through construction which tends
to spread fires instead Of retarding
them, the committee on construction
of buildings Of the national board OF
fire underwriters has issued a book
let of 116 pages on methods of In
creasing the fire-resistive qualities OF
dwellings,, says Engineering Record.
Builders everywhere, especially In To-
calities outside the control Of build
ing ordinances (and by far the ma
jority of ordinary dwellings are built
in such localities). will find valuable
information in this presentation OF
methods for making houses reasonably
safe from fire. Particularly import
ant, not only for builders, but for
owners and the general public, are
the sections devoted to floor and roof
construction; chimneys, flues, smoke
pipes and freplaces; fire stopping
and general precautions for fire pro-
lection.
Generally recognized dangers frcm
such old offenders as shiDsfe f1ofs,
unlined chimneys, unpro:ecte5 STAIR
ways and shafts are s:rlkjngly illus
trated, and many simple and effective,
while relatively Inexpensive, devices
in construction which retard the
spread Of fire are clearly explained.
Every potential house owner will find
it profitable to become familiar with
these building precautions, which may
prevent loss Of life as we'll as of prop
erty. Engineers, through their posi-.
tions in building departments and
their participation as plain citizens in
civic associations, chambers of com.
merce and similar organizations. can
let 1t be known that ordinary dwell.
ings can readily be improved as to
their f1re-resistive qualities, and can
direct interested parties to the proper
source Of information.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Johnny Evers.

'"Two were out and none on base in
that ninth when came to bat. O'Con-
nor was catching for st. Louis and
Rigler was behind him, umpiring.
81 turned toward those fans and, in
an undertone said: You big stiffs,
you.'
Like flash Rigler was on me.
Get out of the game he ordered.
was amazed.
"O'Connor took of his mask. 4
say, nobody heard that but you and
me. Rigler,' he said.
"'Can't help it, said Rigler, 'he
can't get away with that stun when
I'm around
"Out went to the clubhouse, al.
though two were out and we had the
game cinched mile. AS strolled
away heard those fans yell Joyous.
ly: AHA. So you got it at last eh1
Aha!"
Although Evers closed his story
here, it was evident that this was
merely one of the many reasons why
he has little use for umpires.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
The Flag Of Denmark.

The flag of Denmark is a plain red
banner bearing on It a white cross,
and is the Oldest national flag now in
existence. For over 800 years Norway
and Sweden were united with Dem
mark under this flag. In the year 1919
Kind Waldemar of Denmark. when
leading his troops to battle against
the Livonians. saw-or thought he
saw-a bright light In the form Of q
cross In the sky. He held this appear
ance to: be- promise of Divine aid,
and pressed forward to victory. From
this time he had the cross placed ON
the nag Of his country and called 1t
the Dannebrog- the strength Of Den.
mark"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
All Around the World.

Il is estimated that nearly 10000, 600
wild animals are killed yearly for the
sake of their fur.
Electrical machinery has been In.
stalled in the worlds richest iron mine,
which is in Lapland.
T. e. Wilson, once an Office boy,
now draws 100000 year as head Of
a New York corporation.
A calculator that shows the money
values Of one country in the terms Of
several others and applies the values
to various weights and measures has
been invented by an Englishman.
The records Of the American con.
sulate at Grenoble, France, show ship
ments of women's gloves to the United
States during 1916 to the value Of
81. .168,819, compared with $1,875, 1856 in
1914.
According to a French scientist, d.
gestion proceeds more swiftly when
persons are recumbent than when erect
because In the process Of evolution the
stomach has not advanced as rapid.
ly as other organs.
Americans in Shanghai, China. are
planning to form an American Country
club. AS there are 1,500 members Of
the American colony 1t is expected that
the venture will be successful. Shang-
hal Americans already have q chamber
Of commerce, an Association for China,
a bar association, q volunteer com.
pany, university club. women's club,
and other organizations.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Vegetable Ashes.

Do not throw away any vegetable
ash, for all ashes have q decided gar.
den value. Some seem to have tho
impression that trashy material re-
turns ashes Of little worth, but the re,
verse is often true. Ashes from cotton
hulls have shown 40 much as 80 per
cent Of potash and sold for $40 q ton
Some weeds would prove equally rich.
In addition there is always some phos-
phoric acid and n heavy per cent Of
lime. That most precious element, MI
trogen, however, was all burned out.
therefore these substances would
prove Of greater value II allowed to
decompose In the soil rather than be
destroyed by combustion. Ashes of de-
ciduous trees, being nearly all hard
woods. are, Of more value than those
from evergreens., for the latter are
nearly all conifers-pines. expresses.
etc.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
0inaerbread.

Sift one teaspOOnful Of baking pow
der and a half teasp0onful Of salt
twice, with two cupfuls Of flour. Stil
to q cream hak cupful Of butter, the
same of sugar and the same Of nOlas
ses. Warm the mixture slightly and
beat light before adding well-whipped
egg, Tablespoonful of ground macs
and tablespoonful Of ginger. Dis
solve half a teaspOonful of baking soda
In a tablespoonful Of hot water; stir
this into half cupful of sweet milk
lastly, stir in the flour, beat hard fol
one minute and bake in two shallow
pans. well buttered, or In plate pans.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Quick Cake.

This recipe is offered with the spe
cific injunction that the ingredients
be placed in q bowl all together ant
beaten rather than added separate
", as the success of the cake dependt
upon this. The cake requires one
third cupful of soft butter, one and
one-third cupful Of brown sugar, two
eggs, one-half cupful Of milk, one and
one-quarter cupfuls Of flour, three tea,
spoonfuls of baking powder, one-hali
teaspoonful of cinnamon, one-half tea
spoonful Of nutmeg and one-half pound
Of dates, stoned and cut in pieces
Bake in buttered and Toured cakl
pan 80 to 40 minutes.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Around the House.


No fruit jar that has been standing
for weeks is free from germs. Before
putting fruit In them they should bt
thoroughly sterilized by boiling II
soda water.
When marking linen handkerchief:
with indelible ink, first starch th'
handkerchiefs and iron them smooth
Then you can mark them clearly will
ease.
When making egg custard pies al
ways heat the milk to the boiling poin
before mixing 1t with the eggs. Il
this rule is followed the undercrus
will always be crisp.
When you have no one to hold tn
yarn while you wind 1t, place two flat
irons the proper distance apart, on th'
table, stretch the yarn to them ant
wind it conveniently.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
HERE'S ONE OF REASONS
WHY EvERS HATES uMPS
Captain Of Braves Tells About Run.
In He Had With Official In Game
at st. Louis Several Years AGO.

Johnny Evers tells about q run-in
he had with Umpire Rigler at St.
Louis some years ago. 1.-The fans in
st. Louis always rode me there" said
Evers, laughing. ''They never seemed
to let up on me. They'd cali me a
crab and all that. It was bit an
moving, but I paid no attention .t6
them,
"Finally, one series, we were play.
Ing our last game with the Cards. It
came to the ninth inning and we
Cubs were ahead something like seven
to one. It was easy going for us, but
still those fans continued to ride me.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
: SHAKING cleanses

TO wash delicate or tender laces, put
the lace in fruit jar with shayings Of
some good soap, cover with warm wa
ter. let soak for while, then shake.
using IL necessary several waters. then
rinse In same manner, spread between
pieces OF muslin and roll up II desired
to iron them, or roll on bottle OF jar
and leave to dry. They viii not be torn
n fhis way, and will look like new.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-03
Baked Cherry punpIinas.

..Sift together one pint of -four, one.
half teaspoonful salt and one tea
spoonful baking powder. Rub IN one
tablespoonful shortening. Add sweet
milk enough to make q soft dough.
Roll one One-half inch thick, cut into
-four-inch squares. Fill each square
with as many cherries as 1t will con
tain and sprinkle generously with SUI
gar. Fold the edges Of the dumplings
over and place them in iloured pan,
Bake, one-half hour and serve with
hard sauce. or with cream and sugar
Mothers Magazine.