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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
Will Buy Several Thousand
Acres of Land and
Develop Colony.
REPRESENTATIVES,
ALREADY HERE
Chamber of Commerce Is
Trying To Secure Proper
Location.

A colonization project is under way
in Pensacola by which 100 we'll to do
farmers of Indiana viii be brought to
Escambia county to engage in gem
eral farming, and cattle raising. Two
representatives, whose names cannot
at the present time be announced.
have arrived in the city and with the
assistance of the Chamber of Com
merce are attempting TO find a suit
able location for the settlement.
The men stated that II is planned
to buy several thousand acres upon
which TO develop the colony. Cattle
raising will form large interest of
the colony, although other activities
will not be neglected. On this ae-
count the Representatives have shown
much interest in the new packing plant
at jacksonville. and the plant at An.
dalusia, as well as the marketing
proposition under consideration in Es-
Gambia county.
The commercial side OF the plan il
also receiving much attention, and tia
cost Of raising, and transportation
figured largely in the selection of Is.
Gambia county for the colony
Both Of the men Werf greatly IN
messed With The possibilities . rais-
ing high grade stock 81 low eost.
and stated that they expected TO see
Escambia county one of the largest
stock raising countries IN The South
within a very short while
The Chamber Of Commerce is usi i Z
every effort to get the proper loca-
ton for the colony.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
Negro Woman Is
, Lynched BY Georgians
BY ASSOCIATED Press.

Arlington, Georgia, Oct. MARY
Connolly, negro woman, whose son
Samuel is accused of having killed
f. 81. Melvin, white planter near
here Monday, was taken from Jail
at Leary, Georgia, last night and shot
to death, ACCORDING to reports here.
Samuel Connolly had been taken to
Macon for safe keeping but the mob
is under the impression he is alive
and is hunting him tonight.
Melvin reprimanded Connolly and
the woman interfered.
Connolly killed him with an iron
weight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
LABOR AGENTS ARE
ACTIVE IN ALABAMA

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. AFTER
the city had threatened to arrest the
negro laborers on charges Of vagran-
cy who had crowded the Union station
since last Sunday unless they got out
Of town today. Governor Charles
Henderson personally paid the fares
Of several Pike county negroes back
to their homes. The negroes, penni-
less and without food. came here
expecting Northern labor agents TO
supply them with tickets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
LITTLE GIRL PASSED
AWAY WEDNESDAY

Mildred Lucille, the eight months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Harley, passed away Wednesday
morning, after an illness of some
weeks.
The funeral cortege will leave the
residence of Mr.. E. L. Harper, at $50
o'clock on Thursday morning; inter-
ment at the Whitmire cemetery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
SECOND HANGAR Is
ALMOST COMPLETED

The second of the three permanent
Hangers which are under construction
at the aeronautical station is practi-
cally complete, and with the excep-
ton of a small amount of interior
work will be ready for use within a
few days.
As soon as the hangar is complete
it will be placed in service, as several
arrivals of planes during the month
will force the station to utilize all
hangar space available.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
SOUTHERN CHAMPION
WINS SECOND ROUND
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Belmont, Mass, Oct 4.---Playing in
better form than at any time since
the tournament began, Alexa Stirling,
southern champion, defeated Mrs. G.
H. Stetson, of Huntington Valley,
five up and four to play in the second
round of the woman's national golf
championship here today.
Most of the players are up to form.
There were no upsets during the sec
ond round.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
TWO PRIESTS HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Peoria, H., Oct. 4.-Father Ed
ward J. Schuetz, chancellor of the
Catholic diocese Of Peoria, attached
to st. Mary's Cathedral was killed;
Rev. Edmund NJ. Dunno, bishop of the
diocese Of Peoria sustained a broken
leg and father James " Schannon,
rector of St. Mary's Cathedral was
critically injured in an automobile
accident near Princeville, Ill, ten.
miles north of here early today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
MOTORCYCLE AND
WAGON IN MIX-UP

At 11:45 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing a motorcycle ridden by Mr..
Coker, collided with a laundry wagon
driven by E. Ceruti, but no one was
hurt There seems TO have been
misunderstanding of signals" on
the part of each man figuring IN the
accident. and none appeared to have
been technically to blame, hence tnsre
were no arrsts-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
MEETING OF YACHT
CLUB is POSTPONED

The regular meeting of the yacht
club was postponed last night until
next Wednesday when many matters
will come before the club.
The club is planning a three-day
cruise up the sound for Friday, Oct.
Is, and it is expected that some def
mite announcements win be made at
an early date concerning the arrange
ments for the cruise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
DIRECTOR BUREAU MINES
WARNS GASOLINE USERS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Mr.. Manning, in speaking before
Washington automobile men, declared
that it is estimated the United States
had only enough petroleum resources
TO last about thirty years at the pres
ent rate of consumption and automo-
bile men expected three and quarter
million cars in the United States
next year. /.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
SPECIAL MEETING
OF COMMISSIONERS

Owing 10 the Atonemenf Day SER
vices of Saturday, October seventh,
the business houses of the congrega-
ton of Temple Bethel viii be closed.
and special all day services viii be
held at the temple.
A specially trained choir win fur
nish music for the religious ohser-
vance of the fast day. in addition to
the regular choir, those who viii give
vocal numbers being Mrs. Ed. For
cheimer, Mrs. Nita Osborn Benn, and
A. I.lr- Eronlrlo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
SPECIAL MEETING OF
CITY COMMISSIONERS

A special meeting of the board OF
city commissioners viii be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, when apphca-
tons for the conduct of tipping
houses and other matters, win be con-
sidered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05

Washington, Oct. 4--Gasoline users
were warned today by Vann H. Man
ming, director of the bureau of mines,
that specific gravity is not a salts
factory basis of purchase Of gaso-
line.
He said tests have shown less than
two per cent difference in the power
between seventy-four gravity and
sixty gravity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05

Stockholm, Oct. 4.--Doctor K. II. L.
Hammarskjold, Swedish premier, in
the first interview he has given since
the war, told the Associated Press
that Sweden desired to follow un-
swervingly the policy of non-partisan-
ship thus far followed. He said !:
Sweden proclaimed her policy of
neutrality at the outbreak. All of her
actions since then have borne out this
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
MILK COMPANIES
TO BE INVESTIGATED

New York, Oct. Am investiga-
ton before a supreme court referee to
determine whether the milk distri-
buting companies of New York or
the dairyman's league of farmers, or
both have violated the state anti
trust law in alleged attempts to fix
the price of milk will be begun here
Friday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
Hanly Advocates
Intervention In Mexico
81 AssocIATEp PRESS.

Sioux City Falls, s. D., Oct. A.
Frank Hanly, prohibition candidate
for president, advocated Intervention
in Mexico in speech here tonight.
He demanded that Hughes announce
what he would do In the Mexican
situation, if elected president.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
SWEDEN WILL CONTINUE
NON PARTISAN POLICY
BY ASSocIATrD pRFSs

TED FkESS-
proclamation and all rumors that she
has done, or intends to do. anything
inconsistent with this attitude are due
to failure to comprehend her situa-
ton or for less creditable reasons.
Whenever Sweden takes any step
displeasing to any of the belligerents,
her action is dictated solely by her
considerekNs for her ESQ neces-
sitie~.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
ATLANTA CARMEN
TO PARADE TODAY
az AssoCIATrp .RESs.

Atlanta, Oct. although the day
service was virtually normal, reduced
service was maintained tonight on the
street cars here because of the car
mems strike.
The strikers. who assert that seven
hundred of the company's thousand
employees have joined the strike, viii
parade tomorrow to exhibit their
strength.
The company says about a hun.
bred and fifty have walked out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
Paving Work Is
Progressing Rapidly

The paving work at the aeronaut-
zeal station, which was commenced
last week, is progressing rapidly, and
several of the main avenues are
being improved.
The force of worl1men is now en-
gagged paving the approach to the
docks, and the main avenue from the
west entrance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
GERMANS DEBATED
By THE RUMANIANS

Bucharest, Oct. 4.--via London
The Rumanians have inflicted a fur
ther defeat on the Germans and Aus
TRANS in Translvania, the war office
announced today. The Teusonic
forces were defeated in an engage
ment In the region of Fogaras.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
THE BOOK FUND.

The Journal is receiving con-
tributions TO the school book fund.
Send in your contribution, either
OF money or secondhand books,
now, and help the children get an
education. The cause is worthy
one and viii appeal to the gener-
osity of all
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
KING CONSTANTINE
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION
OF GREEK MINISTER'S
az ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Oct. 4.-King Constantine
has accepted the resignation of the
Greek cabinet, according to a Reuter-
dispatch.
1t is believed in Athens that Nicho-
las Dimitracopulos, former minister
of justice, win form a new cabinet
which viii include three members of
the Venizelos party.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
EX-SENATOR rs
DEAD IN MISSOURI

Kansas City, Oct. 4.-Maior vii.
liam Warner. former senator from
Missouri, died at his home here today.
He was seventy-six years Of age.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
II. S. Members
Haze ak With
M ex. Members
sPEcIAL DO THE louRNAI

Atlantic City, Oct. 4.-Mexican
delegates of the joint commission
were informed by American members
today that the solution of the Mexi-
can internal question must be consid-
cred before settlement Of the bor-
der controversy is reached.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
WEATHER FORECAST

FAR Thursday except rain extreme
northwest portion Fridav fair Moderats
winds, mostly east.
Yesterdays temperature. Highest 81
degrees. lowest, 50 degrees
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-05
READ THE JOURNAL

For telegraph news and for local news
IN fact. for all the news
Read The Journal.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
TREASURY RECEIPTS
EXCEED ESTIMATES
Federal Revenues 100000, 600
Above December Prediction.

officials OF the Treasury Depart
ment today estimated that the Gov
ernment's receipts for the current fs-
cal year, ending June 30. would be
500. ooo.o 900 more than was estimated
when Congress assembled in Decem-
Der.
Thus far the officials have noted
the following increases in receipts:
Income tax. from SIS zoo. 900 to $780,
100000. an increase of $3S. 100000 over
the original estimate; ordinary in
ternal revenue receipts. from $27z.-
100000 to s305. 0o0.o 900. an increase of
s33.000.000; and customs receipts
from $4,000. 900 to s215, ooo. 900. an
increase of $25.o00.0o0. These three
classes of receipts show an estimated
increase OF $4,000. 900 over the origi-
nal estimates, and II is expected that
minor sources will bring the total up
to S100.00o.000 by July !. 49,
The statement issued by Treasury
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Shakespeare Triumphant to Be
Presented MAY 26

chant of Venice" "The Tanning OF the
shrew" will be rendered BY Mr.. and Mrs.
Shepherd (Odette Tyler. owendolen
Logan viii play juliet. In the balcony
The cast will consist Of Misses Kath-
eryn Hitchcock. Odette Tyler. Virginia
Hardy. Helen Burch. Gwendolen Logan.
Lena Hitchcock. Candace Howard.
Charlotte Hogan, Mrs Chase, Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. Alfred r. Hopkins. Mrs.
Myron M. Parker. jr.. Mrs: Althouse,
Mrs. Philander Johnson. Mrs. Robert
Elmore. Mrs. Charles johnson, Mrs.
Walker. and Mrs. Robert Harris.
The fairy dance In the Midsummer
Night Dream. will be given under the
direction Of Mrs. Glenna Smith Tinnin.
Those taking part In the dance are Misses
Elizabeth Kinsbury, Mildred Anderson.
Howry, Louise Morris. Gladys Crump,
Dorothy Keen. Helen wedderburn.
Frances Galloway, Mary Lord Andrews,
gladys Pattee. Mildred Brown. and
Refine Serrin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Business Men to Fight
Vault Space Rent Bill

The Retail Merchants Association will
oppose the proposal in the District ap-
preparation bill authorizing the Commits
sioners to charge q rental for vault
space under the sidewalks OF Washing
ton.
President r. p. Andrews and the
board of governors OF the association
say the imposition of such q rental
would be a serious handicap to all bust
ness men. hotels. and owners of office
buildings I'm the District. They assert
Il would deal a particularly heavy blow
In cases where the renters have long
term leases. In such instances the
owners OF the buildings would have to
pay the vault SPACE rental.
The board of governors. composed OF
representatives of thirty-six different
lines OF trade In Washington, will APP
point a committee to fight the proposal
In Congress -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
GIVE NATURE A
CHANCE
DON'T DRY UP YOUR
SCALP WITH soaps AND
FOAMING MIXTURES

II is a common mistake when
dandruff, falling hair, and other
scalp diseases manifest them
selves, to resort to the use Of
soaps, cocoanut oil and prepare
tons containing alkalis. If you
are doing this, stop right now.
A dry scalp is the primary cause
of dandruff and similar affections.
The use of soaps or other alkalis
their presence is assured in prep
arations that foam) serve to dry
the scalp. Give your hair a good,
stiff brushing daily and get your
scalp back into perfect condition
by the use Of Speiser's Scalp
Tonic. This wonderful prepare
ton corrects the dryness and other
abnormal conditions, puts stop to
dandruff and actually promotes the
growth of the hair. Speiser's
Scalp Tonic is sold only at O'Don-
nell's Drug Store, 904 F street.
Price, SOC a bottle. Mr.. O'Don-
nell will refund your money if it
| fails.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
CLUB WOMEN TOLD
. HOW TO ACT IN \. Y.
Pamphlet Issued by District
Federation Warning Mem
bers Against City's Perils.

'TIow to take caro- Of yourself In New
York"
This 10 the title OF pamphlet dis.
tributod by the District Fedora ton Of
women'r Clubs among delegates md
aiterpatcs who will attend the biennial
convention. General Federation Of
women's Clubs. In Now York May %
70 jane 2.
Announcement Of its distribution wns
mace yesterday when tho District Of
Columbia federation met nj tho Ehhitt
Mrs. Nnnotts q. PAUL md Mrs. Ellis
Logan will be unsblc 70 servc ne dele
a: n. Tracy we're elected in thor atend.
Others are Mrs. Augustus Knight and
Miss Josephine Jacobs. ,f.ss Estcllc
Wheeler will be u:'nble 10 serve ms All
ton was elected in her plncc,
The fedornt'o, lrd~rsed tho Nolan
minimum wage Kill and resolutions urg-
ing that O. t'1ited States Department Of
Education: under Cabinet officer, he
Some Of tho safety first rules for
delesatns IN New York follow:
avoid riding alone at night in taxi
oaks and other vehicles.
"Oon't seIeet n hotel or boa riding piaca
without advice.
Don't call in q physician without
advice. -
Don't 20 to any strange place alone
without consulting the information bu-
reau.
Don't 90 into n house II Won are sud
denly taken Ill on the street: look for n
drug store.
Don't lot YOUR sympathy he infu-
eneed by any one in apparent distress
Call o policeman.
Don't accompany stranger on any
pratcxt. however plausible.
''r ont carry all your money in one
place.
Don't flash your money in n crowd"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
HIGH SCHOOL "FPAT''
MEN HOLD BANQUET
Interfraternity Council Urged to
Fight Snobbishness.

Robert A. Maurer. Central High
School teacher speaking at the Wash
ington High School Inter-t'raterity
Council at Wardman Courts last eve
ming. urged .Aa members to break
down the narrow barrier of snobbish-
ness which prevails among the high
school fraternities.'
The council is trying to bring about a
better understanding OF high school
fraternities, which have been much
under fire recently.
Last evening the following fraterni-
ties were represented: III Phi, Gamma
Sigma, Sigma Kappa Delta. and Delta
Sigma Phi, OF Western High School;
Pi Phi and Lambda Sigma OF Central.
and Delta Sigma M. Kappa Phi,
Adelphic, Alpha Delta Sigma. and
Chi Sigma Chi. of Mckinley.
Frank Loeffler is president or the
council,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Drama League Plans to Have
Little Theater

given its Washington premiere at this
time: He has been associated In New
York with Elmer L. Reisenstein, the
author Of ''On Trial." and other WELL
known plays.
There will also be included in the Of
fering of the players group next week
a play by Lord Dunsany. the talented
young 1rishman, whose plays have so at
tracted students OF the drama.
The list of plays to be given. with the
principal actors in each. ~ as follows
"Riders to the Sea-" by J. M. Synge
cast: Miss Edna Ellis. Miss Louise
Wood. Miss Aimee Truan, and Graham
Hughes; Maiden Over-the- WALL" b,
Bertram Bloch; cast: Bcrtram Bloch
Miss Dorothy Keen, and Miss Mildred
Anderson; Joint Owners in SPAIN" b,
Alice Brown; cast: Miss Kathryn Drain
Miss Laura Vessels. Miss Sara Koenigs
berger. and Mrs. George A. Mosshart
The Lost SILK Hat" by Lord Dunsany
cast: @. A. Lyon. Willis b. Rice, w
Bowyer Pain. and DR.. Paul d. Merica
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
PLAN TO IMPROVE
PARK BEFORE BOARD
Arts Commission Considers Prof.
ect for Tract Below State Dept.

The Fine Arts Commission Is giving
consideration to plans for improving the
park south Of the State, War, and Navy
building.
The plan will be worked out by Fred
erick Law Olmstead. member of the
commission. and one of the leading
landscape artists of the country.
1t is planned to change existing drive.
ways and bride paths and to plant
trees literally in this portion of the
State, War. and Navy building from
the river Is one of the plans.
In addition, the commission also will
consider affording means of transporta-
ton to. the Lincoln Memorial as part
Of itsSplan of treatment for this park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Statuette of Shakespeare
CutFrom Mulberry Tree

LONDON, May 1.-THE Times prints
a letter from Mrs. G.. Augusta Eqerton
with reference to Shakespeare's famous
mulberry tree. She says In part:
II have before me as l write n statu-
cite OF William Shakespeare, beauti-
fully carved in wood and about nine
inches high. A label attached to II
records In faded ink that II was bought
at Shakespeare house at Stratford -on-
Avon In $50 by my great grandmother,
Mary Coker. and was carved from his
mulberry tree. On It's bare are cut the
words 'Shnkepeare's Wood. Sharp"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21

tian D. Hemnick, president of the Play
ers' Group. will be given for the pur-
pose of raising funds with which to de-
fray the expense of producing the pa
can tercentenary for the benefit OF the
Washington public on the Monument
grounds at n date to be set later. The
committee In charge Of the arrange
ments includet Hennen Jennings,
Charles j. Bell. Paul Bartlett, ana
Christian d. Hemmick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Above-CHARLOTTE HOGAN,
as Mischief"
Below-LENA HITCHCOCK,
as Tragedy"
PLAYERS TO STAGE
SHAKESPEARE MASQUE
Performance Friday Night Under
Auspices OF Arts Club.

Washington society and lovers of art
and the drama throughout the District
are evincing keen interest In the
Shakespearean masque which will be
presented by the Washington Players
Group. under the auspices of the Arts
Club of Washington. at THE Oaks"
the Georgetown place Of Col. Henry p.
Blount. on Friday evening.
The masque. written by Mrs. Chris
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
d. MCLEAN and odette Tyler
have been secured AZ members
of the cast Of the presentation

Shakespeare Triumphant" by Mrs.
Christian Hemmick. which 10 to be
given on May %. at the Oaks. Thirty
first and r streets.
This production will be under the aus
pieces OF the Washington Players Group.
The proceeds of this performance will
20 toward the defraying OF the ex-
pense of n future performance. without
charge. for the public. in celebration
OF the shakespearean precautionary.
The program will consist of excerpts
from the plays Romeo and Juliet
Merchant of Venice and The Tam
ing of the Shrew." The complete play.
the "Mldsummer's Night Dream. an
II. ID. Shepherd Or. ID. McLean) will
present the bond scene OF THE Mer-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Changed His Mind.

When my youngest son was about
three years old no said he wanted to
save his pennies to buy a little sister,
and one day he came running in all
excited and said: "Oh: mother. ] saw
than a sister. Please let me buy it."
When looked out OF the window to
see what called his attention l saw the
little monkey of an organ grinder
Cleveland Leader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21

officials shows the coIIection OF siss.z
t46,t42 thus far by customs men. This
II $1,000 less than was collected
during the corresponding period last
gregete more than it2o,ooo,o0o q
month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
Saws Hubby

There is absolutely no esprit de corps
In the Kitchen" ~.
wei. order some, my dear. 1t is not
q mans business to look after the sup
plies. kansas City Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21

On May q Mrs. Henry Hunt Me-
Kee.. assisted by several pupils. will
give a practical demonstration OF
her method of teaching vocal mu-
sic before members of the Home
Club at their clubhouse on Jackson
place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21
r@HE WASHINGTON CENTER of
the Drama League of America

-HE WASHINGTON CENTER OF
the Drama League Of America
will produce four one-act plays
at the Mckinley High School
Friday and Saturday nights. May 2e and
"a. under the direction OF Bertram Bloch,
of New York. and Mrs. Glenna Smith
Tinnin. Of Washington.
These plays mark the opening in wash
ington of q movement for little theater.
In which will be produced. under the
auspices Of the players group of the
Drama League. new plays by well known
as well as local and amateur play
writes. The chairman Of the players
group. O. A. Lyon. predicts an active
season during the coming theatrical
year.
: Mr.. Bloch, who In directing the 70.
hearsa1s OF the plays, IL the author OF
'Maiden-O Over the-Wall." which will b,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-21

The commencement exercises OF
the Lucia Gale Barber School of
Rhythm and Correlated Arts. will
take place Tuesday. May q. at
Studio House. The musical numbers
will be furnished by Miss Emma
sparshott and Mrs. Elsie May
Howes.