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The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
PoIrs-~RoIIIng stoncS.-

Rolling Stones" will be the offer
ing of the Poll Players this week. II
gets its title from it's chief characters,
two young men, who. from impov-
erishment and desperation make a
rapid rise TO fortune on the principle
that the world owes every one liv-
ing IL they have the nerve to take II.
Rolling Stones is said to be one
big laugh after another, in the inter
stices of which are entwined the semi
serious and the seml-tragic sidelights
of life among that class of persons
who, when food is not forthcoming,
grow despondent and seek to cast on
the mortal coil in such a river as the
Chicago, only to be halted on the
brink by some amusing incident, as
in the Edgar Selwyn comedy, which
leads up to love. courtship, and mar
riage in a manner that cannot help
but prove pleasing
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Burr McIntosh-BcIrsco Today.

Burr Mcintosh, who will present his
Plain Talk "PrO-Us," or The United
States and Its MenaCes" and show 20
coloted views and 100 ColoTed cartoons
at the BelasCo Theater this afternoon
and evening, has been, for years, one
Of the most earnest advocates OF a
proper merchant marine for this Couu-
try.
Six years ago he went to a number
OF the larger cities in the Middle West
and told them to their faces" that
the rotten politics being praCJiCcd BY
Middle West Congressman and SEN
ators was causing the United States
to be "the most helpless country in
the world" lie paid particular aZtcn-
tion to Senator Theodore Y. Burton,
who. he declared, was more rosponsi-
BILE than any other man in the CoUn-
try for the eNistinE, conditions
AS Mr.. Mcintosh is even moro deep
ly convinced than ever before that the
same class is responsible, some inter-
esting moments may be expected
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
THE CURRENT WEEK.
Bird of Paradise =


THE Bird of Paradise" Richard
Walton Tully's realistic story of life
in the Hawaiian Islands, will be seen
for the third time at the Belasco this
week.
Mr.. Tully, who is considered one of
the best informed of all our Ameri-
can authors on matters pertaining to
these pretty South Sea Island pos
sessions of Uncle Sam. has written a
story that is not only full of facts re-
lating to them but also one that is
filled with tense dramatic incidents.
From the moment that the little
Hawaiian girl makes her appearance
and meets the young American, whom
she afterwards marries, only to learn
like many before her that the dark
skinned race and the white should
never wed, until the final curtain falls
on her tragic end, the dramatic inter-
est in the play never lags. On the
other hand the first meeting between
the beach comber and the young
American girl, who finally restores him
to his social position in life. contrasts
strongly with the love story of the
other two. The cast is headed by Car
lotta Monterey, who will be supported
by a company of over twenty acting
people among whom are Hooper L.
,Atchley, Roberta Arnold. Richard Cor
don, Laura Adams, Robert motifs,
Fanny Yantis, James Nelson, George p.
Webster and sthe quintet of native
singers and players, whose music
lends an atmospheric charm to this
delightful play
There are three acts and each and
every one are triumphs of the scenic
artists skill. The first shows the Is
land of Puma, with the bay in the
distance. the second the interior of
native grass hut. the third opens on
a lawn ct Honolulu. from there to a
mountain pass, and the last depicts
the eruption of Mount Kilauea.
NstionaI-@The Birth of a Natinn..
Nroffo,,D a.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Ixeith's-VaudeTilIe.

Foremost at Keith's this week are
Adelaide and Hughes in their new rep
ertofre of operate ballet, and ball
room novelties with interpretations of
the cake-walk and other fancies- Next
comes fetching Mildred Mscomber. as
sisted by willard Foote and the Suss
sisters in Holidays Dream" In addi-
tfon to the principals there are 8
score of models, dancing girls, diving
maids. pantomimists and others. An
other. inclusion will be Pat Rooney and
Marion Bent in a fresh edition of AT
the News Stand" Harry Cooper, Dol
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

temporarily from the boards at the
close of the current week, not be-
cause Of any lack OF patronage for
Mr.. Mcgrue's farcical comedy, but
in accordance with the producers
pre-arranged plans for it.
Following the policy he pursued
last spring for The Boomerang"
which has been the greatest comedy
hit of the now fading season in New
York, Mr.. Belasco will subject The
Lucky Fellow" to the expert drill
ing Of his dramatic tools until the
9th of August, when the piece will
reappcar in New York, opening the
season of the ,Lyceum Theater in
which Mr.. Belasco has but recently
secured half interest.
In a pow-wow with the producer
last week he expressed to me his
belief that "Thc Lucky Fellow" will
duplicate the unprecedented success
of "The Boomerang" --.
at has youth, freshness, humor,
and these arc the qualities needed
just now, for the people want to
laugh and need to laugh" he con-
fdcd
Whereupon | asked him if "Thc
Lucky Fellow" isn't that one of Roi
Cooper Megrue's earlier plays which
was produced some time ago in Bos-
ton under the title of "The Cradle
Snatcher," to which / received an
affirmative reply, Mr.. Belasco ex-
hibiting no concern, however, in
the former failure of the piece.
Which is quite in the logical or
der of things, for play that has
gone under the pruning knife of
the most skilled theatrical surgeon
in the world comes to the public
from the operation glorifed rein
carnation of its former self, so that
"The Lucky Fellow" when finally
ready for the forthcoming New York
season under the sponsorship and
direction Of Mr.. Belasco is sure to
be a bird of quito another feather
than that which first fluttered to
the footlights of Boston.
James Thatcher. general manager of
the Poll attractions, has been COM
missioned by the Retail Merchants As
lsociation to write song extolling the
virtues of washington as a buying
point The song will be used on the
! coming outing of the association.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Theatrical Baedeker.

Belasco-"The Bird of Para
disc" Richard Walton Tully's
exotic romance of Hawaiian
life. bringing in its third engage
ment here Carlotta Monterey in
the famous role of Luana.
National-"The Birth of a
Nation" D. W. Griffith's mas
terly perturbation of the storm
and stress through which the
South passed after the civil war.
interviewer with two delightful
romances.
Poi's-"Rolling Sones." A.
H. Van Buren returns from a
vacation to head the cast in the
presentation of Edgar Selwyn's
comedy, which will be seen here
for the first time tomorrow
evening.
th's-Adelaide aud Hughes
head a well balanced bill of
high-class vaudeville.
Belasco today-Burr McIn-
tosh in a lecture on Prepared
ness"
Poli's-Tomorrow matinee
The Paint and Powder Club of
Baltimore in George V. Ho-
bart's latest dramatic effort en-
titled Dear Dorothy.
Loew's Columbia-Paramount
Pictures.
Gsyety and Lyceum-Bur-
lesque.
Cosmos-Vaudevillc.
Garden. Strand. Crandall's,
Crandall's Apollo. Crandall's Sa-
voy. Crandall's Avenue Grand,
and Hippodrome = Feature
Films. ...-. ..- ..
4
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Loew,s coIumbia-ParamOuut Pictures,

David Garrick" is the latest picture
in which Dustin Farnum is starred. It
will be shown at Loew's Columbia to-
day, continuing until Wednesday. "DH-
vid Gsrricll" is a widely known name.
but few realize that until he came TO
Drury Lane in 1742i an actor was not
considered a ft associate for respect
able people. The reconstruction Of
dramatic art was started by this actor
who was the first 10 play In the nov
universal natural manner" This
condition and how the force OF
this mans personality overcsme Il
forms the theme Of the picture. Win
fired Kingston, who has often appear
ed in Mr.. FarnVm's pictures, supports
him in this picture enscting the role
Of a London heiress. The elaborate
costumes OF the earlier days are said
to have been faithfully represented.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday VAL
entine Grant will be seen ip The In
nocent Lie" while this Is the hrst
appearance OF Miss Grant as a Famous
Players s-Paramount star, IL is by no
means her first appearance on the
screen as she has appeared in several
photoplays which won success. A cast
ooNTISUED oN PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Readers Condemn "The Birth
Of Nation. BeIascoS
Plans for fNeW Production.
By JULIA CHANDLER.


dig my you anathemas born
perfect sincerity dOby peudced readers who
tester is pleased to term my "usome praise" Nation"
The exacons Of work make personal reply to each OF some
b b escd 70 me- vbeb thew DFaise or damn me for my belief
that in his great 6I WI
Griffith has lifted the motion picture artistic level deemed
inception impossible pcturng which gpped
South Lncoln unimey DEATH merely with fine
dramatic but with admirable aithfulness to history
Expressing his feelings of disappointment and amazement
my toward the Griffith fln Mr. James c Waters r
attorney in this city, distorted episodes and popagand
features so hideOusy diou in their character tst any % rae group
within the nation the made the victim OF their
And YOU too Buus? You who have high ground
oore? led by writings this film to believe more firmly
there times when must catch new
grip himself lest he lose faith in humanity"
Mr. Griffith of distorted episodes" can
with the selection of Thomas Dixons graphic story of re-
construction in the South following the civil war Tor MIN poduc0n
sponsor THE Birth of Nation entered primary work of re-
its character for the OF establishing the
historical professors of history from
many worked for three months compiling for Mr. Crit
fifth the slightest the
f Sj % md i,crbi offci,I records to Secure the facts
Not Griffith visited the locale of the which
Ku Kux Kan and heard from and women OF the
the OF their personal experiences through the dark
history Fortunately for the depletion of the period
the years civil struggle far distant but that
numcab cycwtnesses can be found today still living that portion
which saved from rule and supremacy by the Ku
Because history always beautiful story there
should be suppressed told only such comedies
Nor should man who spent in
accuracy production condemned because he has the
emcriy to
Of high gifts who has the
ability such D. w.
Griffith has given "The Birth of Nation"
description of conditions confront
ing DEATH and the that the flower
unspkaby hdeus subject of tremendous
appeal unparalleled possibilities for film produc-
nothing Mr.. Grhh dedt, aught of proof against
the sincerity honesty dramatic beauty his depletion
"Thc Birth of Nation" is
dramatic approving have received
the matter
"The picture like other production; ad
without deception Seeing
pulsory afraid be told the truth beau
ful preudce
Which, my admirable advice succincty
Basco Ther this week "The Bird
Luna in the of Carots Monterey
at the Sisters Mercy in Paris France following which
first stage appearance "Geisha' Daly
ater London the with
LouTegen the
produced
AS seen here originally Richard Walton Tuly
Hawaiian life brought
Hawaiian girl responsible capiuion the alumen
of vice of a splendid example Of mankind
Ich the Miss Ulh
Heart of introduced evening the
believes possess gifts equal those of either Miss Basca
or Miss Uhich
David production "The Lucky Fellow wh
had its metropolitan here last Monday evening will be
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

Walter B. Swindeu, jr., and Charles {.
McGhan. Two scenes picture a Palm
Beach drawing-rOom and an orange
grove and the beach in moonlight
This celebrated organization was start
ed by n Eroup of Baltimore boys twenty
five years ago and today it is the best
known social and dramatic organization
Of that city.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

ly Connolly. with Percy Wenrich at
the piano: Allan Dinehart and COM
pany; Marion Weeks the l5-year-Old
prima donna: Ksrtelli, the wizard Of
the wire, the organ recitals and the
Pathe pictorial are other attractions.
Today the program will offer Nc
Intyre and Heath; Anna Wheaton and
Harry Carroll. the Misses Campbell,
Alice Els and Bert French, Dorothy
ReEeI and company and all the other
acts Of the past week.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
Polls Tomorrow-'Paint and Pow
der Club"

The Paint and. Powder Club Of Balti-
more will make its annual visit to WASH
ington tomorrow afternoon at Polls
Theater. presenting its latest offering
Dear Dorothy for the benefit of the
Christ Child Society.
One of the most Charming characters
of the comedy Dear Dorothy is the
little Chinese tea girl Sooey Chin Fab
This part will be taken by Townsend
Scott son of the well-known banker and
one of the most popular members of the
young smart set Mr.. Scott will be ac-
companied by a group of Chinese
maidens, and will sing a song Illustrating
the brewing of tea. and how regulations
may be ruined by chatter over eacups.
Hyland Kuhns gives several Russian
dances and an irnpersonation of Ruth St
Denis and Douglas Warner has the title
role. Among others in the cast arc r.
McGm Mackall, Il. Tileston Nudge, Har-
ry Gallagher. Griffith b. coaie. Reid
Beard. George Parr, J. Fulton, T. Bur-
well. Erik g. Haupt, Arumah Brady,
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30
PEARSON E WturhUTR MeRKTL
IN PICTURES - GRAN OALES

morrow upon its third week at the
National Theater.
While the fine execution of the film
is truly epOch-making, probably the
basic reason for its phenomenal sue
cess is to be found in the theme. II
is a big historical romance, treating
of the most momentous period in the
history of the United States, a period
which is not only highly imported in
the story of this country. but one
which is still remembered by living
men.
Add to the sublimity of the epic the
intensity of the short story and one
has an approximate value of D. W.
Griffith's THE Birth of a Nation" A
large part OF the power of the piece
comes from the overwhelming rapid
ity of its action. The spectator is
carried hither and thither with be-
wildering facility. Stirring scenes are
piled upon each other with almost
confusing speed and scenes of his
toricaI importance almost jostle each
other on the screen. Because of this
rapidity of action il is common oc-
currence to hear people say while
leaving the theater after three hours
of wonderment and pleasure that it
only seemed as il they had been there
for an hour. Nothing has ever before
visited this city and inspired such en-
thusiasm. There are two perform
ances every day at 2:15 and S:15 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

NationaI-"The Birth of a Nation.,
.aThe Birth OF Nation enters to-
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

James Thatcher. general manager of
the Poll attractions, has been COM
missioned by the Retail Merchants As
sociation to write a song extolling the
virtues of Washington as a buying
point The song will be used on the
coming outing of the association.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
Fight Over Wine Schedule.

The caucus sustained the finance COM
mfttee amendment to the wine sched-
ule. after vigorous fight, led by Sena-
tor Phelen of California. for retention
Of the House rates. As approved, the
tax on still wines will be at the rate of
9 cents per wine gallon. and the tax
On grape brandy, or wine spirits. used
In the fortification Of sweet wines. will
be SIS cents per proof gallon, as against
10 cents proposed in the House bill
On champagne and sparkling wine
tax of cents would be levied on each
half pint; on artificially carbonated
wine, 2k cents per half pint, and on
each bottle or other container of cor
dials or similar compounds, u cents
per half pint.
In view of the adoption Of the license
tax on stock of corporations. the eau
Gus voted to eliminate stamp taxes on
express and freight bills of lading and
telephone and telegraph messages.
Stamp taxes are retained however, on
bonds, debentures and certificates OF
Indebtedness, conveyances, custom
house receipts. insurance policies, for
eign steamship tickets and Pullman car
seats and berths-
Evening star., 1916-08-15
POLICE SMOKING OUT
DEALERS IN NEAR BEER
Arrests to Follow and Probably
Test Case Will Be Tried in
Police Court.

Police of all precincts today are max
ing a canvass of places where near
beer has been sold to learn if any deal
ers have failed to abandon the trade.
Should any be found still engaged in
the business applications will be
made to the assistant corporation
counsel at Police Court for warrants
for keeping unlicensed bars. 1t was
stated this afternoon that most, If not
all. dealers had abandoned the sale of
near-beer.
Test Care Probable.
1t is highly probable that a test case
will be taken before the Police Court
in the near future. Alexander H. Bell
is to appear as counsel for the de-
fendant in a test case. and it is prob
able that such a case will be started
tomorrow.
1t is the intention of counsel to at
tack the constitutionality Of the liquor
law, under which a prosecution for the
sale of the near-beer without a license
would have to be instituted. Such
plea, it is stated, will be made under
the section of law which provides:
PROVISION or Law.
That the issuance Of an internal
revenue special tax receipt or certificate
by the United States to any person as
a wholesale or retail dealer in distilled
liquors or in malt liquors at any place
within the District of Columbia shall
be prima facie evidence of the sale of
Intoxicating liquors by such person at
such place, or at any other place of
business of such person in the District
where such special tax receipt is posted
and at the time charged in any prosecu-
ton under this section, but such time
must be within the life of such receipt
or certificate"
Counsel for the dealers, 1t is stated
will contend that the section mentioned
deprives the person charged of the pre-
sumption of innocence and changes the
rule of procedure.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
OFFICIAL CIRCLES DISTURBED.
Chinese Attack on japanese May Be
Forerunner of Further Difficulties.

An attack by Chinese troops on the
japanese garrison at Chengchiatun in
eastern Mongolia, reported from Toxic.
disturbs official circles here today, as
the possible forerunner of difficulties
between the two powers. The fact that
Japanese reinforcements are being
rushed there has led to the belief that
Japan may intend more vigorous
handling of disputes in China.
The situation is further complicated
by the fact that new railroad. branch
ing Off from the Mukde- -Harbin line. is
being constructed through Chengchi-
stun to eastern Mongolia, and it is
possible that Japanese railroad juris-
diction may be held to apply to the
city.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
KILLED BY AMERICAN GUARD.
Lieutenant in Carranza Army Slain
Chasing Brakeman,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, August ia
lieutenant Of the Carranza army was
shot and killed by an American pro-
vost guard at Colonia Dublan, three
days ago, according to a report to Gen.
Funston today by Gen. Pershing.
Gen. Pershing said the Mexican officer
became angry at a railroad brakeman
and chased and fired on him. The pro-
vost guard ordered the officer to halt.
The latter turned and fred at the
American. The provost guard then
shot and killed the lieutenant. He was
exonerated.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
GREETS CIVILIAN SAILORS.
Welcoming Message From Secretary
Daniels Posted on Battleships.

Messages from Secretary Daniels well
coming more than 1000 civilians par
ticipating in the naval training cruise
for national defense were published to-
day upon all the ships participating in
the cruise. The messages said:
Upon the embarking of more than
1000 civilians who are to take part in
the civilian cruise, ! wish to convey to
them the congratulations of the Navy
Department that we can welcome them
as the newest recruits of the first arm
of the national defense. l am sure un-
der the instruction Which you and the
other officers will give them their
cruise will be of great benefit to them
and their country"
Evening star., 1916-08-15
Russian Success in Caucasus,

PETROGRAD, August IA, via London,
August 15.-Today's official statement
regarding the campaign in the Cau-
casus says:
Our offensive in the region of SAX
kiz. Persia, resulted in our capture of a
very strong Turkish position in the
vicinity of this town. The enemy, pur-
sued by our cavalry, is retreating hur-
riedly to the SOUTH
Evening star., 1916-08-15
SENATE SOON GETS
REVENUE MEASURE
Caucus Bill Goes to Finance
Committee This After
noon or Tomorrow.

The revenue bill as completed by the
democratic caucus of the Senate Will
be laid before the full Senate finance
committee this afternoon or tomorrow
morning and will be reported to the
Senate probably tomorrow senator
Simmons, chairman of the finance COM
mittee. said today that 1t might be Two
or three days before the measure was
taken up for consideration. since the
republicans may desire time to study the
bill before having it's consideration by
the Senate begun.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
Differs From House Bill.

AS It will be reported the measure
differs in several important respects
from the House bill. Its principal pro-
visions include surtax on incomes, an
inheritance tax, 10 per cent net profit
tax on the manufacture of war NUM-
tions. 5 per cent tax on manufactur-
ers of materials entering into muni-
tions. a license tax. of so cents per
thousand on the capital stock of cor
porations, liquor taxes and miscellane-
Gus stamp taxes.
The caucus finally determined the
salaries of the tariff commission pro-
posed in tie bill should be $500 year,
as provided in the House bill. The
finance committee had increased this
to SIC. .nnn
Evening star., 1916-08-15
Central Labor Union to Have Outing

Tentative plans for the annual ex-
cursion of the Washington Central La
bor Union to Chesapeake Beach Labor
day were drawn up at a meeting at
typographical Temple last night Spe-
cial trains will be run to accommodate
the excursionists. Newton A. James.
president of the stationary fremen, is
chairman of the excursion committee.
Evening star., 1916-08-15
Caucus Work Completed.

Consideration of the revenue bill by
the democratic caucus of the Senate
was completed shortly after midnight
last night 1t is estimated that the
bill as completed by the caucus Will
bring in s2O5. 100000 annually, an in
crease of s7,50o.0oO over the estimated
revenue from the House bill.
Several party leaders waged losing
tight against the dyestuffs tariff. In
approving the proposal. however. the
caucus included an amendment under
which the duties will not become ef-
fectiye until the close of the European
war. however. or until conditions of
should have been substan-
italy restored.
. A conmittee amendment that all eN-
.,sffng duties upon dyestuffs shall be
suspended during the period of the war
was stricken out.