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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-12
Uncle Harry Explains
Battle in North Sea
Tells Boys How British Squadron Engaged German
FIotia HeroicalIy, Suffering Heavy Losses, Until
Main Fleet Could Come to Their Aid

n n ONDAY evening was wet and
|" raining. Uncle Harry ascend
N ed the steps and before en-
tering, looked through the
library window. There stood the
boys at the reading table. Jimmy's
arm across Joe's shoulder, both read
ing the evening newspaper.
Uncle Harry smiled with pleasure,
then opening the front door. he step
ped into the hall.
we so interested in tonight7'
The boys turned as Uncle Harry
entered the library.
Come. Uncle Harry. and tell US
English and Germans in the North
Sea. Joe says that the Germans won
and that England will have to look
out or her navy will not be able to
Ensland The paper tonight says that
maybe the Germans didn't win a big
victory after all, and I say. therefore
that the battle doesn't make so much
Uncle Harry took his accustomed
"As to that" he said. I'VE probably
will never know the whole truth until
the history of the war 10 written.
6rst reports which came from Berlin
II looked like a decisive victory for the
Kaiser's ships. Later reports, coming
from Londan. tend to show that the
German losses were Just as heavy. II
30 there you are"
Tell us about the battle" said Joe.
That's big order" said Uncle Har-
~. IF had witnessed II from the
bridge Of one Of the battleships. doubt
less I could tell you q wonderful tale
Shall make believe I did?"
Yes. yes" said the boys.
AL right. here goes" Uncle Harry
thought a moment. then:
I'VE were cruising along through the
North sea. q battle cruiser anuadron
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Picture "Revivals" Popular.

The business Of 'reviving" popu-
lar picture plays seems to be thriv-
ing. The Edison company announces
a reissue Of two of its best-known
subjects. both OF which are in the
feature class. THE Stoning'' and
The Southerners."
Tho Biograph company began
''reviving" its old nim plays some
time ago. The famous Mary Pick
ford-Griffith Aims that were made
when Miss Pickford was a star I'M
der the Griffith direction. have
been reissued and sent throughout
the country.
II is understood that the Para
mount group is doing some "reyiv:
ms" and may do more. THE Girl
Of the Golden West" The Hour
Before Dawn" and THE Virginian"
have each been shown again IN
Washington recently on the Para
mount program. Each of these films
represents very high degree of
photoplay. art. and each has been
received with considerable favor.
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range. Then the German dirigibles, the
Zeppelins. were able to distinguish the
British ships far away and to guide the
German ships to them almost before
the British knew that a battle was i'm
pending. And. finally. the British ships
stood out clearly against the setting
sun in the west. offering exceptional
targets to the Germans. while the Ger
man ships were more or less lost in the
shadows OF the coast OF Jutland to the
east"
Didn't the German mine field help
the Germans. tooT' asked Joe.
Yes. indeed. the British felt safe in
pursuing the Germans to the edge OF
the mine field. but no farther. This
helped the Germans get away safely"
Then the Germans did run away"
said Jimmy.
Yes" said Uncle Harry, according
recognized as strategy. not cowardice.
to retire before a stronger fleet This
Ia doubtless what the British battle
cruiser squadron would have done upon
meeting the German high seas feet. had
not Admiral Beatty determined to en-
gage and try to hold the German feet
until the British grand fleet could como
to the scene and sink and destroy II"
effect on England's supremacy in the
North scar"
Jimmy smiled at Joe's long word and
slapped him on the back.
se 9ss ss ssre On ss~
said Uncle Harry. smiling. "if the
losses were about the Same. 1t must
unavoidably have lessened the Cor
man strength more than the English.
because Germany has not so large y
navy as England and. therefore. cannot
afford to lose as many ships. II tho
British were Overwhelmingly crushed
which is apparently not the case H.
would, Of course. constitute a victory
for Germany. hut II England. lost. soy
three vessels to every two vessels lost
By the Germans II would require many
such battles to reduce the British feet
fleet.
80 we may say safely that the re.
recent battle has had no effect upon
the British control OF the North sen"
Copyright 1916 by The NC Syndicate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-12
Sunday School Outing
Planned for Saturday

Sunday schools of seven churches
will go to Marshall Hall for an ex.
cursion next Saturday. Athletic
events and games have been arranged
The schools going are from Foundry
Dumbarton Avenue M. E., Grace Bap.
list. Brentwood NJ. E.. Emmanuel Bap-
tist, and Hamline NJ. z. Churches.
There will be a drill by the Boy
Scouts, b0-yard dashes, 100-yard
dashes, bowling contests, a fat mon
race. a baseba1l-throwing contest for
women, and many freak events.
Entries are now being made through
Frank s. Tracy. 1906 Sixteenth street
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New Fad Results, In Charity
Production by the Windy
City Elite. ..,
AT GRAND OPERA PRICES
John T. McCutoheon Writes Play
and Debutantes and Ma
irons Act the Parts.

The amateur photopiay has ar
rived! ....
In addition to one or two other
things that happened last week in
Chicago. elite society of the Windy
City broke into motion picturosl
History was made. therefore.
pictorially as we'll as politically.
1t must be marked that this Is not
case OF pictures breaking into
society. They have done that
lorg ago. 1t is society breaking
The pictures were made by mem
bers OF the upper set OF Chicago
from a scenorto that was written
by one Of the rest known and best
beloved of Chicago's writing colony
John T. McCutchcon.
This. again. must not DC misunder-
stood. The author is not George
several things presented In motion
pictures for which he was paid
large sums. George Barr Is. there
fore. more or less OF q professional
scenario, man. John T.. who hap
pens to make , living drawing car.
and travel and faunal nature. isn't
= regular union scenario writer.
however. And It Is he and not his
brother who wrote the play for So
ciety to act.
He was helped in the work by
Kenneth s. Goodman and c. w.
Hitchcock, both OF whom are moro
or less prominent along the Lake
Shore drive In other directions than
In scenario making
Cast Is Nameless.
Society became rather interested
In the play, which was called
Cousin jim" The people who took
part in II are nameless on the pro-
gram. They. were simply the people
of the play. they said. But actually
they represented a capitalization OF
moro than half q billion. One per-
Torrance OF the MIN has been given
up to date. Tho prices CHARGED for
II would Indicate that not many per-
formances could be given II Il 10 de-
sired to maintain an even circula-
ton Of the coin OF the realm.
The lowest price asked for a seat
was ~. This was for q very unde-
sirable seat. The good seats brought
70 each. And II Ia understood that
the first presentation was before q
capacity audience. The entire pro-
ceeds OF the performance. OF course.
were donated to charity.
Ihe scenes were laid in the chi
cago Club, the most exclusive club
in the city: the Chicago Athletic
Club, the Blackstone Hotel, and one
OF the best-known north shore
homes.
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Farrar To Try Again.

Geraldine Farrar IL expected to ar
rive in California some time this
week. and after brief rest will
start In with some new motion pic
lures productions for the Lasky
Company.
The grand opera diva and her
husband, Lou Teilegen. the French
actor, have leased Blanche Rings
old home in Los Angeles. and will
entertain considerably during their
stay.
new feature plays in which n is
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Impersonated Ford Sterling.

1mpersonating motion picture
actor promises trouble for the int
personator. II the actor himself
doesn't catch the victim. II appears
that the police will.
A man has been arrested in North
Carolina who represented himself
as Ford Sterling. AS the comedian
he managed to impose himself on
the hospitality OF the people of
Charlotte. and SO enthused them
with his geniality that he coaxed
them to cash several checks for
him.
The checks were no good. and the
impersonator Of the German come
dian was promptly arrested. II was
discovered that Sterling Is still In
Los Angeles. G. ".
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TODAYS BEST FILMS

cTandaiis, Ninth and e streets
Edna Wallace Hopper and Frank
Sheridan In The Perils of Dr.
vorce." (World Film Corp.)
Savoy. Fourteenth street and CO.
iumbia road-P auline Frederick in
The Moment Before" para
mountainous P1ayers)
Apollo. st II Street northeast
cides." a. Z. g. =, E.l ns na~ De-
Avenue Grand. s45 Pennsyivania ave-
Of the Cumberland" Paramount
Microscopy
Masonic Auditorium. Thirteenth
street and New York avenue
Anita King and Victor Moore in
Tho Race" (Paramount-Lasky.)
Casino. r near Seventh street-Ty-
rome Power and Marie waicamp In
where Are Ny Children" by Lois
Weber (Universal.)
Loew's Columbia. Twelfth and r
streots-Marguerite Clark in Silks
and Satins." Paramount Famous
Players.)
Strand. Ninth and d streets-Dous-
las Fairbanks in The Good Bad
Man" (Triangle-Ince.)
Gorden. 40 Ninth street-olga
(Metro.) III.
Leader. Ninth. between z and F
Maria Rosa" Paramount Las
ky.)
Circle. 216 Pennsylvania avenue
Lenore Ulrich in The Heart OF
Paula" Paramount-Morosc and
Mary Pickford In "wilful Peggy"
(Reissue.)
Olympic. 1881 u street-Julia Dean in
The Ransom" (World Film
Corp.)
Hippodrome. Ninth street and New
York avenue-Doris Pawn in "As In
a Dream" (Rex).
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Avenue Grand.


A book play of more than passing
interest 10 the leading feature of the
program at Crandalrs Avenue Grand
today in tho form of the Morosco
company's Interpretation of Charles
Nevill Bucks story. The Call of the
Cumberlands," with Dustin Farnum
as the star.
Tomorrow another book play will be
the feature in the adaptation to Aim
purposes OF Mark Twain's story, "Pud-
d'nhead Wilson," in which Theodore
Roberts has the important role.
Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne
will be seen Wednesday in "A Mil
lion a Minute" from the Metro stu
dos.
The latest Of Robert Mantelrs pho
toplays. Tho Spider and the Fly" a
Fox production. will be the feature
Thursday, and Friday Pauline Fred
erick Will be seen in ore OF her best
screen plays. The Spider" in which
she plays the parts of both mother
and daughter. Thomas Holding plays
the leading male role.
The weeks program will close Sat
urday with the presentation of the
World Film drama, Tangled Fates,''
with Alice Brady as the star.
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Garden Fete Tonight for
Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital

Under the auspices of the board of
lady managers of the Washington
den party will be given for the bene-
At OF the institution this evening at
Fourteenth and p streets northwest.
The party will begin at o'clock
and continue until II p. m. There
will be music and dancing.
The affair will be open to the public
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in the Lasky production Of The Race"
which shows many OF the pictures
tour of the continent.
Mary Pickford in "The Eternal
Grind" is the feature scheduled for
Thursday. Friday Florence Reed and
the Pathe Company in "The Woman
Law" and Saturday Francis Bushman
and Beverley Bayne head the pro-
gram In the Metro play. "A Million
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inquiries. either in this column or bu
mail, provided letters are signed pith
the fnll name and address OF the per-
sons toritin0 The correspondents' names
toil not appear IN the articles.
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proposed to star Miss Farrar, and in
which Tellegen will play the princi-
pal male role. Mr.. DeMilie will d.
rect all the Farrar-T ellegen pictures.
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Crandall's

A frank discussion of divorce is con-
tained In the World Film Corporation's
production of THE Perils of Divorce"
which heads the weeks bill at Gran
dall's Theater.
The play presents Edna Wallace
Hopper and Frank Sheridan In the
leading roles of the couple that suffered
most severely from the abuse Of the
divorce law. Miss Hopper has devel-
oped into a very satisfactory photo
player. Frank Sheridan will be re-
membered particularly for his work in
Harry Chandlee's play THE Struggle. %
which was presented here only short
time ago. THE Perils Of Divorce" will
be repeated tomorrow.
Wednesday and Thursday the Gram
dali program introduces a new bidder
for photoplay honors in the person Of
Jose Collins. who appears under Fox
auspices in "A Woman's Honor"
Miss Collins is we'll known for her
work as a musical comedy star. and is
said to have made an excellent photo
play subject.
Friday and Saturday two of the most
important of the Jfniversal's newest
productions wiz be shown by Manager
Crandall. Friday Ella Hall and Bob
Leonard will be seen in THE Crippled
Hand" and Saturday Louise Lovely ID
to appear In The Gilded Spider"
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Apollo.

The v. L. s. E.-Vitagraph drama.
THE Law Decides" with Dorothy
Kelley and Harry Morey in the prin-
cipal roles, is the feature of the pro-
gram at Crandalrs Apollo today. This
play is one of the type of motion
picture features which proves the
ability of a director and his company
gled love affairs in a way that is
not the least mawkish or offensive.
II Is one OF the best plays of the kind
that has been seen in this city, both
Tomorrow Robert Warwick will be
seen In Sudden Riches" a World
Film production. Wednesday Victor
Moore and Anita King are the stArs
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Note-These selections are made
from programs prepared by the man
ayers OF the theaters Concerned.
and no responsibility is assumed
for arbitrary changes without notice
to The Times. They are based on
the personality of the players and
the producing company. and not per-
sonal inspection. except In special
cases. @. NJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-12
ROMANCE IN ALL|TS
! GLORY IN FILM PLAY
Weeks Offerings at PhotopIay
Theaters Feature Stories Of
Adventure.

Romance of the type that has made
audiences thrill deliciously since the
theater was invented is the basis Of
silks and Satins." the newest of the
Famous Players photoplays, intro
ducing Marguerite Clark. which heads
the program at Loews Columbia this
week.
The dainty maid held prisoner in q
castle by cruel guardian. the swash-
bucklinF hero with the small mustache.
the handsome uniform and lightning
sword play center the attention of the
audience within few minutes after the
story starts, and never let IL flag.
Miss Clark has the sort Of part in
which her friends like to see her. There
are several heroes in the piece. and
each acouits himself In a most salts
factory manner. Thomas Holding 10 the
principal male figure through most Of
the plav.
The story begins on the eve Of the
wedding of a modern young society
Girl whose father has selected the hus-
band. The husband-to-be comes to
clasp q bracelet on the arm OF his
bride in accordance with an old family
custom. The bride finds the diary OF
her grandmother. and the story the
diary tells Is the story OF the play. Miss
Clark taking the part Of the grand
mother as a young girl.
A Drew Metro comedy and a Bray
cartoon, with an interesting animal
picture. complete the program. Thurs
day, Louise Huff. a Washington girl,
will be seen in the Famous Players
production, "Destiny's Toy"
Casino.
The third week Of the presentation
Of the problem photoplay, where Are
My Children7' which began at the
Casino Theater yesterday. showed no
diminution in the interest in the play.
Frankly introduced as a problem
play that discusses a grave question.
the play has been prepared in a
slightly different manner than the av-
erage drama of this sort. with the
unlimited resources of the photoplay
at their disposal, the directors, Lois
Weber and Phillips Smalley. have in
troduced many allegorical scenes.
The play opens with an ellegory and
closes with one. and during the ac-
ton several such scenes are intro
duced; The principal impression to
be gained from the play. aside from
the lessons IL teaches, is that the
author, Miss Weber. and the pro-
ducers have been imbued with an
earnest idea to present lesson in
which they sincerely believe.
They are helped in this direction by
the careful manner in which Tyrone
Power enacts the part Of the dis
trict attorney and the satisfactory
impersonation Of the wife that IL Civ
en- by Marie Walcamp.
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Leader.

Geraldine Farrar is the star OF the
Leader program today and tomorrow
in the third of her photoplay produce
tions. Maria Rosa" This play tells
the story Of a Spanish girl whose
sweetheart Is arrested and sent to
prison for murder on the eve of their
wedding.
the hero turns up, and the villainy of
the rival Is exposed. Wallace Reid ana
roles.
Wednesday and Thursday sessue
Hayakawa and Tsuru Aoki. the Japa-
nese stars. will appear in the Lasky
production, ALLEN Souls" This play
tells the story of two cultured young
Japanese who are very coldly treated
by occidental society.
Valentine Grant will be presented Fri
day and Saturday in THE Innocent
Lie." from the Famous Players studio.
This Is the first photoplay production
in which Miss Grant has been presented,
and II Is regarded as an excellent
vehicle for her.
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Savoy.

oHNOys
The well-known story by Israel Fang
will. THE Moment Before" forms the
basis OF the photoplay in which the
Famous Players present Pauline Fred
erick at Crandall's Savoy today. The
play was selected because II was re-
garded as particularly suited to Miss
Frederick, and she gives studious
Interpretation OF the heroine's role.
Tomorrow the principal feature will
be Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne
in "A Million a Minute a Metro pro-
duction, The story includes the Jungles
of Africa. New York city. and Paris
in its setting.
Marguerite Clark will be seen Wed
nesday In the Aim adaptation Of molly
Make Believe" also from the Famous
Players studio. This is believed to be
Miss Clark's best play OF the season.
Alice Brady will be presented Thurs
day in the World Film Corporation's
production of Tangled Fates." FRI
day Charlie Chaplin will be seen in
Police" the last of the features
made by him for the Essanay COM
peny and Saturday Dustin Farnum
Morosco production.
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CRANDALL'S 1HEATER,
Ninth and Il St.
PH0TOPLAYS

Today and Tuesday - FRANK
SHERIDAN and EDNA WAL
LACE HOPPER in "Perils Of
Divorce"
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n n oNDAY evening was wet and
M raining. Uncle Harry ascend
Nl ed the steps and before en-
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Nazareth

Mr. and Mr. Frank Erocsehur-t
entertained the Ladies AID Society last
SATURDAY night quite q number were
present Refreshments were served.
and all report very pleasan, time.
cur farmers are busy planting corn
aud getting ready for -trawberrie-
W. are glad ID report that Mr.
DAVID Hancock who has been very .ics.
is much improved We hope 10 see aer
cut soon
MIR md Mr. Randolph Gords 81
MHs.lie spent las, sunday with Mr.
aai Mr.. George Phillips
Mr. Leonard " Kelley. Of Atkinson
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