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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
WHERE AND WHY PLAYS CONTINUE.

SHUBERT-"Step This Way" a new
version of 1.-THE Girl Behind the
Counter" The performance is
lively and entertaining, and Lew
Fields sees to it that it is humorous.
COHAN-"Pom-Pom," with Mitzi Hajos,
will close its run on Tuesday even
ing.
ASTOR-"The Cohan Revue" is the
best musical entertainment in town.
LYRIC-The melodious "Katinka"
CASINO-"Very Good Eddie" moved to
larger theatre, is filling it OF
whereabouts.
CORT-" Molly o."
ATOP THE NEW AMSTERDAM The
Midnight Frolic The Dolly Sisters
rejoin the show tomorrow, and a
pair of newcomers will be William
Rock and Frances White, a dancing
pair, also with the "Follies."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

the directors and their assistants and
( associates are putting into this trash
TO make il possible Of public presen-
tation. Therefore ! say that the mo-
tiol picture dramatic art is at a
standstill, as far as real progress is
concerned. on account of the poorly
constructed, quickly conceived stories
or plays it is receiving from the ma
/ jority of the authors who are writing
for the screen.
II the motion picture drama Is TO
I pI ogress and strengthen the marvel
lous hold it already has on the affec-
tions of the public as a form of amuse-
ment. it will need better stories, far
] better stories, than il has been re-
oeiyng Of late. The situation is criti-
cal need hardly refer to the un-
satisfactory conditions prevailing IN
4 the industry at the present time; the
need for better pictures is paramount
Yet the authors are not rising to the
situation; they are not taking their
work seriously enough. Mr.. Drama
tisl conceives what he thinks is a good
idea for a picture play and dashes 1t
Off in a week. 1t is sent TO the hard
pressed PRODUCER, and he, for lack Of
something better. and because release
dates must be met and expensive stars
and stock companies get their salaries
whether they are working or not.
tarns il over reluctantly and often
apologetically to the director, who
does his best, and our beloved art
suffers.
This same Mr.. Dramatist who writes
his photo-play drama in a week is ac-
customed to spend from six months
to a year. and often longer, in the
writing of one play for the stage and
in this fact ! think we have the root
Of the evil. OR writers will not give
the thought. take the time nor eXpend
the energy necessary to write really
GOOD play worthy Of the name. They
complain that the reward is not
enough. that they are not well enough
paid. am inclined to agree that they
arc not well enough paid, but they
are receiving full value for the ma
terial they are at present turning out
| predict that when our dramatists
give us real plays, plays that VIII
live on the screen and that the pubic
will want to see more than once. the
producers will gladly pay by outright
purchase or royalties sums that VIII
satisfy the most exacting demands OF
our greatest writers Plays OF hu-
man interest. well motivated, with well
constructed plots and dramatic si'us-
tions. characters that might nave
lived. doing things we could believe
good. honest, but clean. melodrama
clean. wholesome comedies with rear
rl,ts and situations these are the
kinds of plays we need. Not un-
iii we get them will the great ne"
art which has already advanced so
far. continue to progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
Loew's American Roof.

For the first half week on Loew's
An erican Roof Charlie Chaplin, In
"The Fireman" will top the bill. Msu-
rice Samuels. Harry Levsn, Claire De-
vine, Belle Rutland and VIII Oakland
arc some vaudevillians who will APP
pear. Mae Francis. the fashion plate
comedian. will be the main attraction
during the week end, with Lo,tie
Williams, Arthur Rigby. Valentine Vox
and Sallie Fields among others who
will appear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
A New Profession.

lila Devils real name is Regina
Jones, and her father is a Boston un-
dertaker, but that has nothing to do
with the case The point is that Miss
Devi has achieved fame as an enter
tainer in Paris, and that she is now in
New York and has created a new i'm
preston. She is a week-ender, going
where society beckons and furnishing
entertainment at so much per enter
tain. She will derive at noon Satur-
day and depart at noon Monday, always
under the watchful managerial eye of
Elizabeth Marbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
"DAS KONZERT.

Emanuel Reiohers production Of
"Das Konzert," which opened last week
at the Bandbox Theatre. will continue
at that playhouse for another week.
The play is given in German, and Mr.
Reicher and his associates give IL a
witty and thoroughly capable presen-
tation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

GAMBLER - Justice" John Gals
worthy's realistic tragedy, wildly
produced and excellently acted.
John Barrymore heads the cast.
Hardly hot weather show, but de-
cdedly the most worth while piece
now in New York
COMEDY - The Washington Square
Players. now extremely close to
Broadway, in a quartet of their most
popular one-act plays. THE Clod"
is a fine little drama and "Helena's
Husband" is almost a perfect COM
edy. pierre Patelin," a fifteenth
century fairy tale, and THE Hon
orable Lover" complete the pro-
gramme. Enthusiastically recon-
mended
HUDSON THE Cinderella Man." a
comedy which has some Of the at
tributes Of fairy tale, but differs
in that it has a background of COM
mon sense.
EELASCO THE Boomerang" Mr..
Belasco's delightful and perpetual
comedy.
ELTINGE-"Faira and Warmer" a do
nestle farce by Avery Hopwood.
Laughable from beginning to end.
and technically one of the best
plays of the season.
MAXINE ELLIOTT Marie Tempest in
"A Lady's Name" an excellent far
ccal comedy by the author of "a
Pair Of Silk Stockings"
HARRIS -the-Trail- Holiday" Co
hans farce, continues its season
run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
Tie NEED OF THE FILMS
Mr.. Lasky Acquts Everybody But the Poor
Scenario Writer

must we say. "Well done, oh. camera
man.. the great art owes much TO
you" Ii is a fact that in the last year
notion picture photography has ad-
derful lighting. perfect double and
triple exposure, a dozen wonderful ef-
foc:s, have marked the constant prog.
ress Of motion picture photography.
The camera man is pronounced, with
firm conviction, "Not guilty" And the
modern new laboratories have kept
pace with the photographer Clean
films, fewer scratches and blemishes,
splendid tinting and toning the labo-
ratories are apace with the times.
Our scenic artists have progressed.
The sceLes and settings, Of all periods,
defy the criticisms OF the most criti-
cal; there can be no question on this
point. The art director and scenic
artist are eliminated. Also, We can
eXonerate their brothers. the prop
ertv builder and the property man.
Using AZ all times the real. the genu-
inc in place of the imitation, skill
fully duplicating the rarest art treas
ures Of the Old World surely he, too,
deserves word of praise rather than
celsure.
and now. most important Of all, the
director The old school men, the
pioneers, experienced in picture pro-
ducing from its very inception, striv-
ing, studying, inventing, progressing,
they arc doing their conscientious
best and are not standing still. Re-
inforced by the ablest men from the
ranks Of the dramatic or stage di-
1c.tors, who, bringing new ideas and
tircless energy, with world Of dra-
matte training and experience. gave
the motion drama real push for
ward surely the directors Of both
classes can be exonerated. ] wish |
had the time and space 10 tell OF the
heart breaking toll OF many OF the
motion picture directors; Of their
twelve TO eighteen hours a day, Of
their seven days week, Of their sac
rincing their social ambitions, their
family tics, giving their life. their
helrt's blood. to their favorite art.
No; the directors are doing their full
share. and at least are attempting, IN
every way they know how, to advance
the moving drama. But, in spite of
their efforts, the camera mans CT
forts. the art directors, scenic artists
property mans efforts. the new labo-
ratories and the unnumbered thou
sands spent weekly by the too numer-
Gus producing firms. reiterate, for
the third time, that the motion picture
drama is not progressing to any ap-
probable degree at the present mo-
meHt.
Now. if all Of the above arc doing
so much. striving so hard to advance
thu new art, why is it not advancing
The answer is in Shakespeare's line
"The plays the thing" As in the
spoken drama. so it is with the NOV
ing drama. The play is always the
thing. the foundation, the heart, the
vitais. the very life Of the motion
picture drama. And our dramatists,
no-olists. short-story writers, see
narists, are not delivering real
plays. They are writing manuscripts
yes. by the tens, hundreds, the thou
sands, but not 10 per cent are living
breathing, human-interest stories, wor-
thv Of the name or Of the noble effort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

time when the English are not vastly
interested in matters theatrical, eXclus-
i've Of a couple OF frothy revues.
Doris Keane, who created the lead
ing role here. is the star Of the play
in London. Miss Kcane is favorlte
among royalty, and is passing through
all the many interesting experiences
that bcfal the American actress who
becomes popular on the other side. She
is not to stay indefinitely in "Ro-
nance" Edward Sheldon is now writ
ing new play for her comedy, and
Arnold Bennett is also concocting some
thing with Miss Keane's personality in
view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
One-Act Play Contest.

Elisabeth Marbury, DESTROYS Of awas-
ening the latent dramatic instinct m
the 32.745 members Of the Vacation As
ISOLATION, offers S25 and possibly a
professional production for the best
one-act play written by one Of the
members. Miss Marbury has given
each member a set OF instructions, the
text Of which is that they should write
good plays, not bad ones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
"ROMANCE" IN LONDON.

over in London Romance is just
about the smashingest hit that you
can imagine. peg O. My Heart has
just closed a season Of nineteen con-
secutive months in London, and. OF
course. simi'lr prosperity is not
claimed for Edward Sheldon's play.
However, Romance" opened last Octo-
Der and is now approaching its three
hundredth performance this at a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
By JESSE L. LASkY.

r,.se /. Losiu. ono o. the best known
,,,o, picture producers. places the
49,, for the poor quality Of the films
.oo, fhc scenario rritcrs. Wide admit
,se loi hoy arc badly paid NJ. Lasky
..,,.fs fha' their ,cork Is north no more
,tc, they oct for a. When the quality
.,,,rorcs. sops Nv LoSkH so wM the
,-,oe. He hHS suggests an endless chain
.5,ek threatens 10 Keep the morics Just
,ysetly ,cherc hcy nor are.
FTER the most rapid advance, the
n most marvellous progress and
c,iek development ever achieved in a
r.w art or new industry, the pro-
sseers OF motion pictures have sud
5eply found themselves at a standstill.
This is a truth which few will deny,
and much as /. personally, hate to
,oi,e 10. 10 is o truth that must be
,e,ornizcd. To disarm criticism at
,se very start. ] will admit that this
statement is general 4 few indi-
,,Jual producers are making progress.
p,cdict that Grifiith'S Mother and
te Law" will SurpaSs his Birth of
Nation" lnce shows marked ad-
,,neement In his civilization over
his former productions. Three months
after his Carmen" was pronounced
his masterpiece De Mile surpassed it
,..b "Thc Cheat" a very few other
r-,ducins ceniuses are forging ahead.
Slowly. 10 is true, but the art is ad-
,sncing.
sin. when one considers that there
are approximately twenty-five five
reel features released in America
every week. The majority of them not
ro-,hy OF the name, we arc forced to
,.s conclusion that the onderful ad-
,srcemcnt that marked the earlier de-
,c.cpmcnt Of the motion picture has
loved NJ. TO a large degree, so that
en- forced TO reiterate my first as
sertion. viz: The art Of motion piet-
ur, producing Is not advancing, but is
almost at a standstill.
When VIC think Of the vast posi-
1ili.ies Of motion drama, this fact is
.ae more 10 be deplored. Every cause
"a its reason. Let me see If we can
find the reason for the lack Of prog
JOSS in the newest art.
our actors, including. as they now
do. the survivors Of the old movie
school and the newcomers from the
legitimate stage. are the best in the
world. The older school of movie
artists are those who. although they
lacked stage or dramatic experience
developed a wonderful and new tech
rioLe Of their own The Gish Sisters
Blanche Sweet. Mae Marsh. are eX-
smoles Of this type. The newcomer
the legitimate actor. chosen from the
very best the speaking stage afforded
such artists as Tyrone Power, Theo-
Jore Roberts, Bessie Barriscale, are
ROW. with the other. or screen, artists,
the rank and file that compose the
s-otk companies Of the motion pict-
ure studios. With the best, the fore
most. the greatest stars in the world
revoting themselves exclusively to the
screen drama. we can eliminate the
actor as either a direct or indirec
cause Of the recent lack of progress.
our camera men, many Of then
famous old still photographers, all o
them veterans in the newer art, quiet
determined. thoughtful. studious, dar
ing. always experimenting surely NJ
llame can be attached to them. Rather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

on the mixed bill Of movies and vaude-
vile are Billie Burke, in "Gloria's
Romance" "The Fireman" and where
Are My Children"
The Orpheum and Bushwick have
closed fer the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
Scenarios at $1,000.

The Greater Blache Studios. under
the direction of Herbert and Nine.
Blache, will soon be opened in Fort Lee.
adjoining the present BlacheSolax
Studio. Not only that, but Mr. Blache
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11
BROOKLYN VAUDEVILLE.

delicious Ritz-Carlton lemonade
f,ouch superior to a la carte or eau
do cologne lemonade, for instance
will be served at the Prospect during
tho summer. free of charge. Others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

announces that he will pay $1,000 each
for good scenarios, so send him your
manuscripts. His productions will be
released through World and Pathe.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
To Pixies Peak
by Studebaker
One Hundred Fifty Cara This Month
Make Climb to Top Of World

Under perhaps the most d amaiic cir
cumstances ever attending the opening of
new highway, zoo automobiles, 80 OF
which were Studebakers, participated in
parade from Colorado Springs to Pike
Peak, July o, and successfully ascende d
the new Pixies Peak highway for the
nrst time.
The celebration marked the formal de-
dication of the new highway, which is the
highest and in many respects the most
wonderful motor road in the world The
summit of Pixies Peak is i4,i5o feet above
the level of the sea.
Now that the new highway is complet-
ed, the trip to the summit of Pixies Peak
is no longer the bugbear to tourists that
it once was. The long twisting uphill
journey, however, still furnishes severe
trial TO the power and hilclimbing ability
of any car Aside from the many sharp
grades that are encountered between the
base and the peak, there is the considerat-
ion of the distance above sea level and the
rarihed atmosphere at I4I5o-foot altitude
which impose tests upon the efficiency of
motor car.
OF the SO Studebaker cars that made
the climb up the Pixies Peak highway, all
made the tip successfully and without
trouble, giving them performance record
of 100 per cent perfect, according to &
dispatch from Colorado City.
Although far from being JOY ride, the
journey up the Pixies Peak highway is
expected to prove one of the most pop.
ular for motorists N the west 1t is pre-
dicted that many tourists who hitherto
have passed up this drive will make it in
the future. The highway is the result of
long and patient effort in building, and is
an expensive stretch of road construction
Herald Republican.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

Mrs. II. g. Ensign and family oi
Salt Lake. and Miss I.ovina Earl Of
tarmingtom. Davis Co, Utah. re-
turned to their homes on Monday
after spending two weeks here visit
ing at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Clarence Sears.
The new arrival OF baby girl last
week at the Hyrum Butler home is
getting along fine The Mother is
also doing well.
w. A. Morton Of Salt Lake, Prof
JOS. Mills and w. A. Martindale, re-
turned on Monday from their trip to
the Raft River Stake, where they
had been in the interest of Religion
Class and also the Cassia Academy
We look for large enrolment at
the Academy this year after the en-
enlargement they have received on
their trip, both through the Cassia
and Raft River Stakes.
Chas. w. England made trip to
Burley on Sunday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
Notice of Filing Of Special
Assessment Rolls.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that the Special Assessment Rolls for
the year 1916, of Local Improvement
Districts Numbers One, Two. Three.
Four, Five, Six and Seven Of the
Village of Oakley, Idaho. are now on
file in the Office of the Village Clerk,
that the same were filed on the sixth
day of July, 1916, that the Board of
Trustees of the Village Of Oakley.
Idaho. will meet il the Council Office
in the said Village Of Oakley, Idaho.
on the>3O.h day of August, 1916. at
8 o'clock PM. at which time it will
hear and consider objections to said
assessment rolls by the parties or any
party aggrieved by said assessments.
The owner or owners of any proper
ty assessed in such assessment rolls.
whether named therein OF not, may
within ten days Of the last publicat-
ion of this notice file with the Village
Clerk his or her objections, in writ
ing, to said assessment rolls or either
or any portion thereof which object
ions must be specific as to the pro-
perry or piece Of property being in
cluded in said assessment rolls con-
corning which objection is made rs
well as to the specific grounds of such
objections. That the date of the
last publication of this notice will be
The 18th day of August, 1916.
Dated at Oakley, Idaho, this the
10Th day of July, 1916.
c. G. LARSON,
Village Clerk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
THE COMPELLING PERORA-
TON TO Mr.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.

We live in q fateful hour. In
. true sense, the contest for the
preservation of the Nation 10
never ended. We must still be
imbued with the spirit OF heroic
sacrifice which gave us our
country and brought US safely
through the days Of civil war.
We renew our pledge to the an
cient ideals Of individual liberty,
Of opportunity denied TO nons
because Of race or creed, OF un-
sw.rving loyalty. We have 4
vision Of Amsrica prepared and
secure; strong and just; equal
to her tasks; an exemplar Of
the capacity and efficiency Of
free people. endorse the plat
form adopted by the Convention
and accept its nomination.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
WANT COLUMN.

Wanted Spring Hefer. Durham
I 'nlves. Drop me card stating
You have and will call and see them
ALoNZO READ.
For Sale-Townsite Lot at Hall
Price, l-S acre.
Inquire Herald Office.
Gasoline Engine for Sale, 2 horse
power for $1,000. good bargain.
Can be seen at this office.
TO Rent
A a. four roomed house. En-
quire of A. A. Tanner, or at
the Herald office.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
L. p. CONAN.
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to this paper. Just to get acquainted
we will send you six of our best back
numbers for twenty-five cents.
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
Life Sentence for Plotters.

Tokio.-A sentence of penal servi-
tude for life has been imposed on
the two ring-leaders of the bomb at.
tempt on the life of Premier Count
Okuma on>January -, which was the
result of a widesweeping plot
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
Mexican Regulars Fighting Bandits.

Chihuahua City, Mexico.-Reports
from the forces of General Cavazos
and Colonel Zuazua in northern Du-
range to General Trevino, indicates
that they are engaging in an almost
continuous running fight with bandits.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

frontier military post on the Texas
Mexican border during ap Indian
uprising and is founded on fact
Some OF the big scenes in
clude the patrolling Of the
border along the Rio Grande by the
Texas Rangers; the camp Of the In.
dams; the famous pipe OF peace
scene; the Apache war dance led by
Chief Lone Wolf; the sports of the
Cowboys and Cowboy Girls; the Mex.
leans and the Indians defying the u.
s. troops; the attack on the stockade
fort by night and the thrilling ride OF
Captain Jack Dallam of the Texas
Rangers through the camp of the H.
dams and Mexicans to bring reinforce
ments and the rescue by the Rangers
after the big battle.
The big tent has comfortable seats
for more than 1000 people and the
performance will positively take place
on the date advertised in this city,
rain or shine. The Cowboy Band will
play a concert in front of the big tent
at p. m. when the doors are open
and the performance starts at Sis.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
Brief Sentences Featuring the
Speech Of Acceptance
Of Charles E. Hughes.

America First and America Efficient.
We are too great a country to re-,
quire OF our citizens who are engaged
in peaceful vocations the sort Of
military service to which they are
now called.
We cherish no illusions. We know
chat the recurrence Of war is not
to be prevented by pous wishes.
spiracies in the interest of any for.
eign nation.
Adequate preparedness 10 not mill.
tarsm.
During this critical period, the only
danger Of war has lain in the weak
course Of the Administration.
Tho Nation has no policy Of ag.
erosion toward Mexico. We have
no desire for any part Of her terri
tory.
We propose that in the competitive
struggle that 10 about to come the
American workInsman shall not suf.
fer.
This representative gathering 10 a
happy augury. II means the strength
Of reunion. II means th-t the party
Of Lincoln is restored. alert, effective
The dealings Of the Administration
with Mexico constitute a confused
chapter Of plumbers. II Is a record
which cannot be examined without a
profound sense Of humiliation.
We must take Vera Cruz to get
huerta out of office and trust T. other
nations to get our own citizens out
Of peril. What a travesty Of interna
tionaI polloyl
Destroying the government OF
Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages
Of revolution.
! stand for adequate Federal Work
mems compensation laws.
The Administration was to seize and
punish Villa for his outrage on our
soil. II has not punished any one;
we went in only to retire.
favor the vote for women.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

Fred II. Critchfeld and wife re-
turned from their trip on Friday
last. While away they looked up
some Of our young missionaries from
Oakley and spent pleasant time with
Miss Otela Baker, Miss Ella Jack
and Elder Curtis and reports the
good work they are doing in the
mission field. They We're away two
weeks and visited many places of
interest while on their Eastern trip,
this being Mrs. Critchfield's first
trip to Chicago.