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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
LOEW'S COLUMBIA,

The opportunity of the photoplay to
visualize for the public some OF the
conditions that were important In the
making of the history OF this country
is not the least impressive feature OF
the adaptation of Mary Johnston
novel, Audrey" In which Pauline
Frederick is presented at Loew's CO.
iumbia Tneater the first part OF this
week by the Famous Players Company.
Audrey" was written to tell the story
OF a girl who lived in the days when
the country was still in the making
The sole survivor OF an Indian
massacre. che was rescued by man OF
noble birth and placed with a school
master and his wife, while the noble
journeyed abroad to take up his Inherit
ance. In the years that followed she
was forgotten by her patron, and was
used as household drudge by the
schoolmaster.
To the ordinary patron OF photoplays
the story as worked out in action Is
the attractive feature. But by staging
the action OF that story with as great
accuracy as possible, the producers are
able to give also a very complete idea
Of the times In which Audrey lived.
This Is one of the big educa tionaI
features of the photopisy which it's
advocates make much OF and which
IL rather markedly demonstrated In this
particular play.
Miss Frederick made a pleasing Au-
drey. while Charles Waldron. a recruit
from the stage with more than usual
ability as an actor, was well received
in the role of leading man.
In addition TO the main feature, the
Columbia program also includes a Bur-
ton Holmes film OF the big tree section
OF California, which showed something
Of the redwood lumber industry. A
Bray cartoon, an animal picture, and
q comedy completed the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
President and Mrs. Wilson Are
Among First-Nighters Who
Applaud 1.-THE Glad Girl"
PATRICIA C0LLINGE SCORES
Leading Woman Termed Ideal
For the Role That Radiates
Optimism and Joy.

A beautiful little play of gladness,
radlating sunshine and undaunted OPP
timism. working alternately on the emo
lions of gladness and sadness with the
former predomlnating at the endEsucn
Is "Pollyanna." Catherine Chishom
Cushings dramatization of Eleanor ~.
Porter's GLAD Book" which is on the
bill at the National this week.
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
among the first nighters who applaud
ed the play.
Possibly enacted by one with less na-
tive charm and sweetness than Patricia
Collinge. the play might lose much OF
Its beauty, and would do no more than
MANY kindred plays OF optimism.
But Miss CullinRe Neuali1es the
"Pollyanna" as pictured by the author
and her memory eyes" iow-toned
voice and naive beauty mako the
audience love her at first sight.
Finishes With Laugh.
1t Is play that alternately makes
the lump come in the throat. causes
the eyes to water with the emotions
OF sadness for the little orphan girl.
portrayed by Miss Cohinge, and then
before your mouchoir has gotten to
the moisture you find yourself laugh
Ing heartily. When you're leaving
the theater after It H. ALI over you're
which makes the, dyspeptic brace up
When the curtain rises Pollyanna.
poor little girl bereft OF her parents
is found the unwelcome guest at the
home of her aunt. Miss Polly Harting-
ton, New Highlander. The Ladies'
Aidcrs" are packing a barrel of unde-
sirables which the little girl has often
seen come to the mission OF her late
father IN the West.
The little girls father had taught her
he fore he died ito Dlay the glad game -
as she describes It, which means that
II We look hard enough we will find
some ray OF sunshine in everything
which touches US.
Gets Her Doll.
She surprises the Ladies' Aiders' by
telling them that once when she was
wishing for a doll to come TO her in
one OF the boxes which came to the
mission. and a crutch came. Her father
told her that she should he glad that
she did not have TO use the crutch.
Pollyanna begins her dispense lon
OF cheer from there on. Before long she
is beloved Of everyone In the village.
Four actors OF cxperience-Miss Efne
Shannon. Herbert Kelley, Miss Jessie
Busley. and Arthur Forrest-are seen in
the roles OF the maiden aunt. the
aunt's constant sutton. an irish maid of
cNuberant mood and the fairy king
from whose heart Pollyanna grasses all
bitterness. These artists by their fin-
ished charac tcrizations consummste tho
purpose OF the production. Their work
may be said to be OF the same standa I'd
NJ that OF Miss Collinge In the leading
role.
Master Bobby Tobin as an orphan OF
twelve. and Lorin Rakin as the same
snces entirely within the spirit OF the
comedy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
LITERACY TEST AGAIN

Behind the persistent bill which,
however often it is killed, keeps
coming up in Congress with the pro-
vision to exclude immigrants not
able to read and write, is now the
new argument that the war in Eu-
rope has proved the need Of a re-
striction by the literacy test. 1t is
argued that after the war we are
going to be flooded with immigrants
who have fled from the debts and
poverty and misery caused in their
countries by the war.
Well, we would better be flooded
with foreign labor than with the
cheap products Of foreign labor.
For all the willing workers of Eu-
rope that have come here we have
always been able to find plenty to do
when we did not let pauper labor
goods come into this country in un-
restricted quantities to take the
bread and butter out of the mouths
Of our own labor, our American
labor, and all labor.
We have had the experience of
learning that foreigners come here,
take our American citizenship, raise
children, and yet remain aliens, con-
spring to ,injure this country for the
benefit of~their old country, melting
sedition against our Government,
seeking to destroy American institu-
tions with the purpose of re-enforc-
ing alien institutions.
Are these agitators and propa-
gandists the kind that can't read
and write, or are they the men who
come here with brains and educa-
ton? Are these men going to be
shut out by this new law? Not one
of them.
A man can be we'll schooled and
highly educated, can have all the
graces of social and scholarly stand
ards, and yet be loafer, an adven-
turer, a dangerous scoundrel. A man
can be the nOblest work OF God be-
cause he is honest, and not know
how to write his own name.
We want honest men to come into
this country when they know how to
work and are willing to work and
are going to raise good sons and
daughters who will know how to
read and write. We don't want
scodndrels, adventures, loafers, il
they have taken all the degrees Of
the universities of Europe.
We want immigration laws that
will keep out the scoundrels, adven-
turers, and loafers as surely as they
will let in the honest men who
would have their children born and
raised where at least preliminary
education is as free as air.
! God help this nation when il
opens wide its door to the scoundrel
who is educated, but slams it in the
face of better man, by all the true
standards of humanity, who never
went to school!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
Tomorrow.

illustrated lecture. South America" Ernest
SEWER Cox, Home Club s:l5 p. m,
Community Center girls gymnasium ex-
hibition, Eleventh and Harvard streets
northwest. $3.50 p. m;
Illustrated address. work OF International
canadian Boundary Commission r. C..
Parnard. cosmos club, p. M.
Baltimore annual conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Foundry NJ. F..
Church, ga. IN.
Members Musical, assembly hall. Y. NJ. e.
A.. s:l5 p. m.
thongs Church. Brookland. 1880 p. m.
I.cnten lecture, the Rev. John Quirk, S. j.,
ST. AloyStus' Church, 1880 D. m,
Dinner. celebrating twenty-nfth anniversary
OF the "Argonian Cohorts, B'nai Birth,
Metropolitan Hotel, I p. m.
Social dance and performance, Emma Gold
men lecture deVotces. Arcade, p. M.
Concert. Rublns,ein Club OF Washington,
Raleigh. $50 p. m.
Mass meetings. Republican, OF the Twen-
tieth district, Irving Hall. icS ID street
southeast, p. m.
IAnton sermon, the Rev. Charles c. OMEN,
o. p, 81. Dominlc's Church. 7:S0 p. m.
Masonic Washington Centennial. No. u;
Myron NJ Parker. No. u; Columbia, No.
]. Royal Arch Chapter: Takoma' No. H.
Eastern star.
Odd Fellows-Eastern, No, Z; Federal City.
No 20: Harmony, No. ?; Columbia, No: l,
Encampment; Mount Pleasant Lodge. No.
Kn,Ehts Of Pythias-NIt. Vernon. No. 5;
Friendship Temple. No. g. Pyihian Sis
Patriotic order Of Americans Camp No. 2.
Ladies OF the /, ~. Mechanics Union Lodge,
No. l. public cake walk.
r.. p. o. Elks-Wnshipgton Lodge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
ADVICE TO PLY sICIANs

The time is rapidly approaching
leaders of the medical profession be-
lieve, when, upon seeking the advice
of one physician, we shall have the
expert opinion of a half dozen spe-
cialists, including chemists, bacteri-
ologists, neurologists and allied
masters of the various manifestations
OF science. Some of them foresee a
well-organized cooperation, with
the old fashioned general prActi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
Government Chemist Is
Ordered to Pay Alimony

In a decree signed by Justice Sid.
dons. Frederick Page Pritchard an as.
sistant chemist in the Bureau of Pub.
lie Roads, Is ordered to pay Eva
Prltchard his wife, $40 month all.
mony during divorce proceedings filed
by the wife. Cruelty is alleged.
Warren l.. Terry, an employ0 OF the
Navy Yard. Is ordered to pay his wife
Ruth NJ Terry( SEQ monthly alimony
while his suit for absolute divorce il
on. The order was signed by Justice
Anderson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
Capitol Hill Literary
Society Lauds Forums

Work Of the Grover Cleveland Oom-
munitv Forum was unanimously in
1orsed by the Capitol hin Literary So
cie,v last night in the Ingram Mem
orial Church. The society also in.
dorsed the Johnson Hollis bill now be-
fore the District Committee OF the
House. which would give the people Of
the District authority to use public
school buildings for their meetings.
President r. V. Carr. who presided,
spoke in favor OF the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
New Board of Trade
Executives Are Chosen

The executive committee OF the
Board OF Trade has elected to mem
oership the following: Elwyn
Winnie Robert y, Waffle. howard l..
wilkins. George c; Taylor, II. u.
a. Cantwcll James A. Paris. 4.
Eugene Kirby. Stanley II. HOrner,
l-ouis Perna. Samuel 4. Kimberly. A.
Thomas Utz, Wade II. Rabbit, John
Zanier. Allan S. Wolfe. and IL. Allen
kriDI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
w. H. M. S. to Meet.

The conference anniversary OF the
Woman's Home Missionary Society will
be held at Foundry NJ. E. Church at
$50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The
Rev. DR.. Robert Moore. OF Brooklyn,
N. Y, will speak. His theme will be,
Beginning at jerusalem" Mrs. W. L.
Mcdowell will preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
Miss Pendleton Speaks

Miss Ella Pendlctop president Of We'll
lesley College. addressed the students
OF Friends School yesterday afternoon
Miss Pcndlcton described a typical day
at college, and discussed the various
activities OF college life. One OF the
most valuable features Of college life.
she said, was the benefit derived from
association with other students.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
HALFWAY LEGISLATION AT
ANNAPOLIS

Recent reports from Annapolis in
dictate that an effort will be made in
the crowded closing hours of this
session of the Maryland legislature
to force through a compromise
measure practically eliminating
Montgomery county from the pro-
posed drainage area created by the
pending sanitary bill.
This is a matter of vital import
ance not only to Maryland but to the
District Of Columbia as we'll.
The original bill created drain
age district in parts of Montgom-
cry and Prince George counties ad-
jacent to Washington and placed in
the hands of commission complete
control over existing and contem-
plated water and sewer systems
within such district.
The commission was also author
lied to enter into arrangements
with the District authorities for con-
nection with the District sewers.
Because of opposition from Mont
gomery county, the sponsors of the
measure propose to so amend it as to
limit the functions of the commits
sion in that county to those of a
study commission. The proposed
amendments leave the commissions
powers in Prince George county in
tact, however.
The result should be the killing of
the bill. -...
The opposition to the measure
cannot be met by any such method.
The opposition is to the form and
not to the purpose of the bill. Ev-
cry resident of Montgomery and
Prince George is in sympathy with
the general purpose of the legisla-
ton, which is to supply pure water
and adequate sewerage facilities to
both counties.
In effecting this purpose, how
ever, it is essential that the prof.
ect be handled as a unit, and that
uniform action and development be
had in each county. Political lines
should be disregarded and topo-
graphical ones adhered to.
An attempt to pass the bill in
It's amended form would be like try
ing to build half a wheel or to
construct half ship.
In other words, it can't be done.
Opponents of the measure assert
not only that the views of the diff
ferent communities were not ascer-
tanned in advance, but that the meas
ure vests power in the commission
which is unwarranted and unneces-
sary in view of the existing uncer-
tainty both as to the authority, if
any, which will be given by Con-
gress to the District Commissioners
10 permit connection with the Dis
trict sewers, and also the exact steps
which will be taken by the commits
sion for safeguarding the rights of
Maryland municipalities in existing
water and sewer systems.
Shortly after the bill was intro
duced, The Times said editorially:
II would seem that the proper
procedure. at this time. would be
to create a Joint state and Federal
commission, 10 study exact Condi-
uons ana REQ uirements, and report
on them, with recommendations as
70 the legislation needed 10th at An
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Amusements - Schedule
for Tomorrow.
Today.

Illustrated lecture, Mississippi River En-
eineering Problems" John A. Fox, audi
Lecture. Legislation Governing the Mini
mum Wage" Mrs Ellen Spencer Mussey,
washington College Of Law. D.. m.
Lecture, Sidney Lanier," Prof Samuel J.
McWatters, College Of History building
American University. Massachusetts and
Nebraska avenues. $40 .. m.
Lenten quiet hour services, ST. Paul's Luth-
eran Church. Eleventh and II streets. I:i5
Get-together dinner. brotherhood OF Curlev
Memorial Presbyterian Church. $50 D. m.
Fourth annual banquet. brotherhood OF East
ss H RTSRen Pottery E Her.
bert w. Kline. Cairo 7:3O n. IN.
Meeting. North Capitol and lexington Ciu-
School. Lincoln road and Randolph place.
Meeting. Southeast Washington Citizens, As
ISOLATION. Donohoe's Hail. sp. m.
Musicale for the blind. pavilion :. Library
of Congress. Sis .. m
Royal Arch Chapter: Robert de Bruce
Council Knights Eadosh. Albert Pike Con-
sIstory. Scottish Rite: Friendship. No il.
od Ef' Fslios sIi Rule, No. n; wash
s !"S:Sq. No. No. F. E A%,tT SS III Fred D.
Knights OF P-thias-Webster, No. 7; Excel
sIor. No. Il: Capital. No. Il: Myrtle. No.
Knights OF cOlumbus-washins+o Council.
followed by lecture, The PeKnnings OF
Mormonisrn." by Or. Charles Hallan Nc
earthly.
National Observation-Disclosures open.
Shield OF Honor-1ris Lodge. No 20
Royal Arcsnum-orientai Council. ladies
night
Jr. o. U. A. M.-Anacostia Council. No. is
Amusements.
Belasco-"rhe Only Girl" s:l5 .. m.
Observation-Disclosures" s:15 D. m.
Poli's-'"The Beauty Shop" 2:lS and Sis ,.
m.
Eeith's-vaudeville. 2:B and Sis .. m.
Loew's COMMUNICATION pictures. 1880 \.
IN to IL y. m.
Gayety-Burlesque, ISIS and s:l5 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28
Birthday Party.

Fred j. Mcrsheimer, an official OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com.
pany and member Of the local lodge of
Elks. entertained 40 friends at a birth.
day party at his home, 1904 East Capt.
toll street, last night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

Another atrocity: Oklahoma paper
announces that "the meeting closed
with sinking of Rule Britannia"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

AS far as publicity is concerned,
it's an inauspicious time for the
Chinese to stage an upheaval.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

How about looking at new lot
in Falls addition to New Mexico?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

The punitive expedition, accord
ing to General Funston, is far too
puny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

They say General Pershing is
contemplating taking a villa in The
section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

There's no doubt that Villas hat
is in the ring. The chief drawback
to the gayety of the thing is hav-
ing to hunt for the ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

A Western railroad has an in
vention for Catching eggs on the
fly" That's our idea of going to
the source of the trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

Oh, well, let's start early, and
avert the crush. Swat the musca
domestica.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-28

II would seem that the proper
procedure, at this time, would be
to create a Joint state and Federal
commission, 10 study exact condi-
uons and reddirements. and report
on them, with recommendations as
70 the legislation needed 10th at An
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
AT THE COLUMBIA.

Tuneful music, pretty girls, funny
comedians and a remarkable scenic
display, feature Around the Town"
the bright musical comedy which is be-
ing presented for the first half of the
week at the Columbia, Davenport.
Earle s. Dewey and Miss Mabel Rogers
head the cast and are given excellent
support, especially by Bruce Richard
son, the new doctor, who furnishes a
lot of laughs, and Ben Holmes. who
acceptably takes the part of DR..
Schlitz, tangoitis specialist. Musical
hits OF the production include, "Fox
Trot on the Noon" The Navy Blues"
We're Suited to a T." That's the
Tune and Prosperity" "The Rag
time Operation" rendered as a patient
has his arms and legs removed, is
cleverly done. From the standpoint
of scenic effects, Around the Town"
is the most pretentious production seen
al the Columbia this year. The setting
showing the Cafe De Cabaret while
cabaret entertainment IS in progress
on a raised platform is especially good,
and the trip to the moon In a balloon
is also a novelty that is pleasing. Plot
of the play hinges around the love OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
AT THE MAJESTIC.

In the new Triangle picture, "Bul-
let's and Brown Eyes" at the Majestic
today and tomorrow, Prince Boris
CWilliam Desmond)' with a party of
huzzars makes a raid down the Valley
of Bothalia. In monastery he sees a
nun who attracts him. He discovers
that she is Countess Olga Bessie Bar
riscale), whose portrait he has seen
and admired. While Olga keeps Boris
engaged in conversation, her brother
Michael returns with troops, who cap
ture the huzzar. Boris spurns the girl
when he discovers her triCkery. Olga
finds that Boris Is condemned to be
shot. She manages to throw him the
key to the room in which he is confin-
ed. While the palace is searched
Boris is concealed by Olga. Later he
is discovered by Michael bidding fare
we'll to Olga. There is a duel with
swords. Michael is vanquished by a
thrust through the shoulder, and Boris
escapes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
FIND CARPENTER
LYING ON BRIDGE
Was Adam Ekstrand. Davenport, As.
saulted On Government Draw
in Night or Did He Fall!
HE HAD BEEN IN ROCK ISLAND
Is At Point Of Death at Mercy Hos
pital With Two Fractures
OF Skull-Affair Mystery.

Was Adam Ekstrand, a carpenter
living at 935 Grand avenue, Davenport,
struck by some unknown assailant, or
were the injuries from which he was
suffering when picked up by the po-
lice on the draw of the bridge at l
o'clock Sunday morning received in a
purely accidental manner?
That Is the question that is troubl-
ing the police at the present time
Nevertheless, the facts of the case
are that motorman of a Bridge line
street car, at l o'clock yesterday
morning, stopped his car Just in time
to prevent running over man, lying
PROSTATE across the tracks.
He at once notified the Davenport
! police, and the ambulance was rushed
to the scene, and the man taken to the
police station, where his identity was
established. DR.. Ficke was hastily
summoned. and a thorough examina-
| ton revealed the fact that the man
was suffering from two severe frac-
| lures of the skull, which might have
been made by some blunt instrument.
| The injuries, according to the physi-
clan, might prove fatal.
| Mr.. Ekstrand was taken to Mercy
| hospital, where everything possible
was done for his relief. From what
can be learned the injured man had
/ been working at the cabinet makers
| trade for some time, and had been in
| the employ of the Gordon & Van Tine
| company.
May Affect Reason.
| Whether Mr.. Ekstrand will be able
| to tell in what manner he received the
| injuries, when he regains conscious
ness, is a question. The injuries to
| his skull may affect his reason, &C
| cording to the physician since they
( are deep and very severe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
AT THE BIZ RTIS.

With regiments Of pretty girls, each
seemingly more attractive than the
other-in costumes that cause a gasp
of admiration from both men and wom-
en- in the audience and give Dame
Fashion just cause to hold her head a
trifie higher-with y huge stage pic
lures of scenic splendor and with a
cast of unusual musical comedy eX-
cellence. THE Passing Show of 1915"
comes to the Burtis in Davenport, this
evening. Old stage fayorites such as
George Monroe and Eugene and VIII
lie Howard furnish laughs galore
Monroe as Lily in trayesty on "The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
LICENSED TO WE'D

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

Song of Songs" and the Towards in
burlesque bits on "Trilby." Under
Cover" etc. Then there is dainty
Marilynn Miller, who can sing and act
as well as dance and who. while really
the premier danseuse of the show,
does several really creditable song
numbers and quite bit of excellent
acting. There is also little Daphne
Pollard. So inches in height. small but
full of pep. Helen Eley, Edmund
Goulding, Ernest Hare, Clarence Har-
vey, Miller and Mack, two dancing
marvels; Alexis Kosloff and his mar
iveous imperial Russian ballet. exc
cuted by the Winter Garden corps d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

wealthy Jack Spender for the head
nurse Of DR.. SChlitz's hospital. The
doctor also pretends to be infatuated
with the nurse and in order to buy
him off, Jack gives him $1,000 only
to find that he is up against a black
mail scheme, for the nurse is already
the wife Of the doctor. Jack in his de-
spOndency then turns his attentions 10
Jane Shirley Holmes. female Sherlock,
who has been in love with him all the
time and all is well. Comedy situa-
tons develop throughout the entire
production and the dancing numbers
by the attractive chorus OF l6 are
greatly enjoyed.