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other room. member of the press committee
led us to the door of this room on tptoe. We
were allowed to peek through crack at the
stars inside, but they didn't seem to like this,
so we went back to our bleacher seats If they
had known that l can't get an ear full without
an ear trumpet they probably would have let
me listen in wholesale quantities, but there was
no time to explain.
The million dollar army finished its drill and
Abbot Cohan came out Of the sanctum into
which we had peeked and took charge of the re-
hearsal of a screamingly funny "nigger" after
piece. Among the principals who rehearsed
in this were Neil O'Brien, George Sidney and
Andrew Mack. Undoubtedly, am leaving out
some names, but the army and other Friars
crowded around the players so closely, and
laughed so hard at Cohan's lines (for the
sketch was written by the great George NJ,
that it was impossible to make" all of those
who took part, from our ocular angle.
There is one number on the programme of
the Frolic that is certain to be an enormous hit.
This is brand new song written by Abbot
Conan, and sung by him and five others. 1t
was something to hear this song rehearsed and
to see the dance which is to accompany it ar
tculated before our eyes.
Doyle and Dixon, Tom Dingle, George Sid
ney. Laddie Cliff and Cohan sang the song
and worked out the dance. 1t was like putting
a jig-saw puzzle together. One of the sextet
would fit step into line of the song. He
would practise the combination for minute,
modify it, and then offer the result to the others
for trial.
had always supposed that minstrels got
their steps out of manual, Just as they got
their Jokes presumed there was some stand
ard handbook on dancing-with copious foot
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leaned over and taken off the pianos shin
guard. Then the work has begun. And it has
been real work, too.
ANY one who has watched the griling, enact
ating drilling of the million dollar army can
only wonder how it is possible for an Amazon
army. which must march hundreds of miles an
nually in burlesque show, to retain its inn
rrossivo embonpoint. Members of the Friars'
army. like Richardson Webster and Jack
Hobby, for example, who looked something like
taxicabs when they began their daily drill, now
more closely resemble the 1.-the, clean-cut
motorcycle.
Mr.. Hill and myself attended a rehearsal of
the Frolc one day last week. 1t was an
awakening for us. We never knew before that
PLAYERS had to be such hard workers. After
seeing five dancers who are stars work an
hour TO perfect a few steps that will take up
about fifteen seconds of the performance we
came to the conclusion that an impatient man
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A STORY OF THE W A K
Translated. with Comment. by William L. Mcpherson.

lady in the invalid's chair and presented her'
NV granddaughter Countess Antoinette
She is ill. and only because Of your stringent
order has she appeared here to-day, thus los
ing the benefit Of the strict rest enjoined on
her. beg you not to incommode and stu
further excite her with questions"
Il cannot promise that absolutely" al
swered the officer, with an ironical smile. ION
the contrary, I must earnestly request that
you remove those thick, heavy head wraps, 90
that may prove for myself the truth Of Whist
you say"
The Countess turned pale and trembled with
anger.
"To doubt my word is barbarous piece OF
impertinence"
Herr Won Breten defended himself politely
Il have Just been informed that the blood
stained uniform of a French cavalry ofrcer
was found in the boudoir of the countess. You
will therefore understand that have speclM
reason to distrust any information which you
may give me-"
Thunderstruck, the elder Countess stag
gered back
"Dd they dare to do that?" she cried. Hare
rough, dirty soldiers hands rummagsd
through the private property of lady OF my
station? Truly, Herr Lieutenant, you 90
honor to the uncivilized standards OF your
country
81 warn you, Countess, that you will inJure
your case by insults. Don't forget that am
here only as a soldier and must fulfil my duty
as soldier under all circumstances and WITH
out favor to anybody. Do not force me 70
take severe measures, your gracew
These calm, serious words had their effect OF
the Countess. She felt herself that she mao
gone too far. But she could not altogether re-
press her animosty as she asked with an IN
jured voice "iow shall hinder such meas
ures-I, a defenceess woman"
Nothing will happen TO you, Countess
pledge you my word of honor-if you yourseh
reveal the hiding place of the French officer
concealed in this chateau
"You are mistaken, Herr Lieutenant she
answered "There is no French officer here
"And the uniform which we have found
How does the uniform Of French officer nap
pen to be in the boudoir of the Countess"
The Countess was trying TO find a way out
that was evident. She looked about uneasiE
and her trembling fingers tugged at her dress
"Your assumption is nevertheless wrong
Herr Commandment" she said, after q pause
THE uniform was left behind after the 1917
French occupation of the chateau. The Officer
was wounded. / myself had the uniform
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tho chateau with basket of flowers The
sentinel did not want to let her in, but the
girl insisted that she was the gardeners
daughter and was bringing the flowers to the
family"
THAT may be So" Won Breiten assented.
What strikes you as peculiar about it,
THAT the girl comes SO often and that she
acts so nervously, Herr Lieutenant"
"Of course, that looks odd Have you
searched her."
ayes, Herr Lieutenant, in the guardhouse.
But we found nothing suspicious on her."
"Well arrest her and bring her before me.
| may have better luck
AT your service, Herr Lieutenant"
Friedrich made his military turn and
hurried away.
Not long thereafter Lieutenant Won Breten
heard outside the heavy steps Of the grenadlers
who were to accompany him, and when the IN
terval set by him had elapsed he buckled on his
sabre and made ready for the call Of which
he had given notice.
Countess d'Ausperge stood at the window
of the high-ceilnged, richly and tastefruy
furnished reception room and observed with
an angry look the hated German sentlne!S
pacing up and down the courtyard. OF en-
she pressed her lips together in impotent ri ge
and clenched her fine, soft hand, bedecl:ed
with jewels, into fist. Constantly he
glanced with an anxious expression back ITO
the room at young woman, who, almost
completely covered with wraps, lay in a COM
Portable invalid chair.
In spite of her advanced age the countess
was still beautiful, and her slender elegant
figure, her head thrown back, covered with a
mass of snow-white hair which contrasted Ell
fectivey with her dark toilette, gave her
highly impressive and aristocratic appearance.
The sudden thud Of rife butts on the floor
outside the door caused her to shudder. In
dignantly she turned her face toward the en-
trance through which Lieutenant Won Breiten,
carefully set up, appeared. The young officer
looked sharply about to get his bearings. Then
he grasped the slightly clanking sabre, clicked
his heels together and bowed.
The Countess scarcely acknowledged the
salutation. She tossed her head back and
glanced scornfully at him.
pardon, Herr Commandant isn't this
remarkable way to introduce ones self into
ladies' society,"" she asked, in impeccable
German.
Herr Won Breiten shrugged his shoulders.
circumstances force me to it, your grace!
| have the honor to see the mistress Of the
castle before me?"
The old lady nodded slightly and, after he
had told her his name, pointed to the young
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Friar Sweatman, by the way, is the ward
robe mistress of the troupe
Every one of the hundred who go on the
tour" said he. will carry canvas telescope
containing linen, necktes, gloves, shirt buttons,
safety pins and other necessities for all of the
seventeen performances. Each telescope VIII
contain seventeen shirt fronts, seventeen col
lars. seventeen pairs Of cuffs, seventeen neck
ties, and seventeen of everything else that is
required fresh for each show"
General Manager Sam Harris arrived while
the chorus was arranging chairs in semiclrces
for the first part. He sat down near the piano
and watched the work.
'Now. boys!" cried Friar Botsford from the
piano.
The million dollar chorus plunged into the
overture, accompanying their singing with the
clatter of rafting bones. A moment later they
shifted from the bones to tanrbourines.
George Whiting who had just arrived from
the Far West where he cancelled vaudeville
time in order to make the tour with the frlars,
Joined us on the beachers He brought small
budget of news with him. He said that the eli
mate in California is continuing its fine rec
ord, but his front page story was that Bill
Fogarty has gone to Louisville in the interest
Of the sport Of kings.
With crash of tambourines the singing
stopped and the million dollar chorus was called
to arms. Each man picked up gun cheerfully,
and for the next fifteen minutes the soldiers
went through as intricate drill as any army
could want.
After going through that drill day after day
for weeks every man in the Ftiars million dol
lar armv-if duty calls-ought to be able to get
killed in battle as easily as a regular general.
Abbot George NJ. Cohan, Louis Mann, Frank
Tinney and others were busy rehearsing in an
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By Robert ]. Wildhack
w - . " Aeki
VII-COUNTERFEITING.

Take bill-a dollar bill in lieu of any better
Pen and ink and snowy paper, free from imperecons;
Using bill the first to by neatly draw and letter
Making moneys if you'll follow these directions.
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that in an hour I shall await them in the
salon. If they should still be indisposed and
do not wish TO receive me, my duty will UNI
fortunately compel me TO pay the ladies a
visit in their bedrooms"
Herr Commandment"
The majordomo shrank back.
Il beg the Herr Commandant not to do
that"
1T must be done, my dear sir. Duty IS
duty, and we are at war. SO go ahead, exc
cute my command"
The majordomo bowed in bewildered
way and skunk out. Lieutenant Won Brelten
looked after him and smiled grimly. Then
he turned to his orderly, who still stood at
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the door, having remained in the room as a
protection in a certain measure to his
superior.
"Fredrich go to Under-Oficer Droste and
deliver him the following order: UnderOficer
Droste is to take four men and make thor
ough search of the chateau. Search every
room, every corner-even the cellar. Do you
understand me?"
"At your service, Herr Lieutenant"
1.-TWO men will await me there outside my
door and then accompany me-"
AT your service, Herr Lieutenant"
amy news?"
AT your service, Herr Lieutenant! Four
times to-day very pretty girl has come into
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notes, of course-whch explained every known
step and illustrated it with diagram.
Such is not the case at all. At least it is
not the case with the Friars' sextet dance.
This was worked out like problem-a sextet
problem 1t depends for its success on many
things. just like Presidential campaign, or
three horse parlay. 1t is a conglomerate af-
fair. We watched it grow with interest.
Tom Dinge put slide into the dance. Then
George Cohan mixed in a couple of knee
wrenches. Doyle and Dixon stirred in some
kicks, and Laddie Cliff inserted a half-turn and
a bend. George Sidney wanted TO take the
bend out again. but the rest wouldn't let him.
He didn't add any steps, but contented himself
with urging his feet to assimilate the mixture
as it was.
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ISCOVERED! The apex of theatrical
preparedness
- II is the One Million Dollar army
and chorus of The Frars, who begin their All
Star Frolic-1916 moacl-with performance
at the New Amsterdam Theatre next Sunday
night.
When Interlocutor Vaughn Comfort pro-
nounces those magic words Of minstrelsy,
Gentlemen, be seated" this million dollar
chorus. together with stars whose par value
can be rcckoned only by geometrical progress
sion in Rockefellerian digitS, will tap their
tambos twice and sink gracefully into their
chairs in the semi-circrlar embankment which
always is the scenic piece de resistance of a
minstrel first part
Words must be Spcrt like mater on such an
erpensire description as this.)
Later in the show the million dollar chorus
ers will appear as soldiers They will carry
guns and drill-a million dollar army.
1t makes the oldtimc minstrel who used to
60 on tour without even a bodyguard of ten
dollars shudder at his arrant bravery. When
he recalls how often he began season with
no more than the four bones which he used as
end man he feels like an abiect hero.
Every Friar, from Abbot George NJ. Cohan
down to the newest and least known member Of
the club agrees that the Frolic this year is
the richest show that ever took the road. 1t
is full of surprises, full of new songs, full Of
new sketches-all especially arranged and
written by members of the club who are lead
ers in their professions.
The 1916 Frolic comes as jubilant celebra-
ton of the completion Of the clubs new Mon
astery, situated in Forty-eighth Street, near
Sixth Avenue. This is another million dollar
proposition and something the Friars are
Justly proud Of. MANY a member has not so
good home of his own.
From the advance notices right up to the
million dollar chorus the whole Frolic is
mighty example of the efficiency and power OF
preparedness. Only he who has had peek at
the rehearsals which have been going on in
Bryant Hall for weeks-and which are still
going on-has any idea Of the enormous
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THE CHATEAU D'AUSPERCE
From the German of Cert Harfenau.

had happened. In war everything is fair
everything. And he, Joachim Breiten,
would rather be forehanded and himself antici-
pate any plots that were being Matched in his
neighborhood.
"Nay, nay" he murmured, with a smile; ''it
is not so easy as that, meme Gnadigste;
must respectfully ask you to play fair with
me-"
Herr Won Breiten stepped energetically to
the writing table and pushed an electric but
ton. To his orderly, who at once appeared,
he gave instructions to summon the majordomo.
The orderly made a stiff, military turn,
vanished and soon came back with the func-
tionary in question.
The pale, servile-looking steward cast
lurking glance at the officer.
Monsieur lie Commandant has some direc-
tons to give?" he asked eagerly, with air
of deep submission.
eyes" nodded Won Breten. "You are the
soul of everything here in this chateau, are you
not?"
you do me too much honor"
"No polite evasions, please. | expect
simple answer"
The majordomo shrugged his shoulders.
Il have been put in charge of affairs dur
ing the war, Monsieur lie Commandant."
"And the mistress of the chateau"
THE most gracious Countess is a great
sufferer"
The majordomo cast his eyes uneasily on
the ground.
Herr Won Breiten stared ixedly at him.
$50, So" said the officer; but are there
not other relatives of the Countess in the
house who could assume the responsibility Of
representing her?'
THE younger Countess is also ill., re-
marked the Frenchman, hesitatingly.
"And is there nobody else? / warn you not
70 tell me an untruth!"
Are you dissatisfied, Herr Commandant?
Have you any complaints to make?" parried
the other.
"No! But l want to know personally
everybody who is here in the house. So you
will answer my questions"
Drops Of perspiration stood on the majo-
domo's brow. He trembled violently, but,
quickly mastering himself, raised his head
and said: 'No, Herr Commandant, there is
nobody else"
Herr Won Breiten ground his teeth with an
noyance and irritation. He felt that the French
man was deceiving him-that the situation
was queer. Still he controlled himself, lighted
a cigarette with an air of indifference and
nodded.
Good" he said. "You will announce at
to the Countess and to her granddaughter
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(Tke sketch 1chich follows, by Cert
Horterau, IS described by him as q "1cGr
experience" II is an experience common
to all 1vars and deals lOith situation
familiar in fiction and IN drama, but
handled here 1yith admirable Viracity and
a spice of originality. The efforts Of
grandmother and a sister TO hide
1Coltnded relative, exposed to captiUity,
must aL,coys excite sympathy, even in the
hearts of the captOrs i0ho Illustrate this
york Of piety and affection. 10 IS pleas
ant to think that the appeal Of such a
pery human predicament is still po1Uer-
FIJI, eUen IN this todr Of enbittered
ferocity and calotsed inhumanity. Mr..
HortenGu's story i0as 1Vritten as con-
tributiOn to the "Berliner Morgen Post.O
EoR three days now Lieutenant Joachim
Won Breiten, with twenty-five men of
his company, had made his quarters in
the ancient and imposing chateau. But he had
never had the honor Of being received by the
chateaus Mistress the Countess d'Ausperge,
who, with her granddaughter, lived there a soil
tary, not to say an unsoca existence
Joachim Won Breiten had naturally had his
presence announced to the elderly Countess on
taking possession. The majordomo had
brought him word that the gracious lady
greatly regretted that both she and her grand
daughter were too indisposed to receive any
body. She hoped, however, that the COM
mandant would feel free to make such use Of
the chateau as might suit his convenience.
At first the young officer thought nothing
of this polite apology, for he realized that it
could not be very agreeable to be obliged so
suddenly TO welcome a victorious enemy into
ones household. But in the end one must
observe the conventions, and after three days
the chateaine should have recovered enough
self-control to cease from ignoring him in so
noticeable a fashion.
The lieutenant stretched himself on the
reclining chair in his comfortable room,
smoked a cigarette and ruminated. Suddenly
he sprsng up, Strengthened out his uniform
and walked hurriedly to and fro.
at was sef-understood," he said to him
self, ain the order which | received to occupy
the chateau, that | should inspect all the occu-
pants and assume full control over them"
Yes; and he had neglected to do that He
had made all the servants and retainers pre-
sent themselves; but he had allowed an ex-
ception in the case Of the old Countess and
her granddaughter. He had overacted the
cavalier. been too laxly respectful.
II might not be safe 10 take anything for
granted Who was going to guarantee that
the Countess was not spy, dangerous per
son, planning some evil turn? Such things
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amount of labor and energy that the Friars
have put into their entertainment
Every day at or about high noon the million
dollar chorus has gathered there. Jim German
has taken it in charge. George Botsford has
seated himself before the decollete piano,
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and it was here that Lew Dockstader on
former Frolic pulled that famous joke;
"Geawge. youah frien's in youah home town
suhtainly give you fine reception, but looE
who you had to bring along with you :"
get it."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-28

of ripe, tempting apples, smiled be-
nignly as he halted in the midst of
the juniors, distributed the fruit so
that none of the plotters got bite,
and informed them coolly that the
only "quid pro nunc" they could hope
for would be the discarded cores.
So his fellows were on the look
out for some suggestion or plan
where they could get even. In the
meantime an episode came to the
front that brought a new interest
into the life of the green student.
He and half dozen of the more
sporty of his set were passing down
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-28
THE CRACK RUNNER.

IllE SNFSN
. =
BY Elizabeth Schoen Cobb.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
Just one accomplishment Roy Vas
tine brought with him when he start
ed a postgraduate course at Lynd-
hurst coIlege-this comprised being
able to run faster and leap farther
than any man in the institution. His
record past and present was that of
ga crack sprinter."
Roy had demonstrated and made
good, and it placed him in certain
expert class. He was frank, credu-
lous young fellow, however, and his
previous educational training had
been of the home class. His uncle
was a retired university professor and
had taken pride in storing his mind
with a store of profound knowledge,
classic and erudite, and had now sent
him off to put upon it a modern gloss.
One thing the worthy relative had
added, was a thorough course of
training in athletic exercise. Hence,
the robust health of the new student,
and hence also the readiness with
which he was accepted in his mex
perience by the college wolves as
veritable lamb for the slaughter.
They proceeded to play the usual
amount of college hazing tricks upon
him. Roy took it all in a good-na-
tured way. Usually he turned the
tables on them and their schemes
into ridicule. For instance, they lured
him to hire horse and wagon, alleg-
ing that they knew secluded or
chard where there could be no Wis
itors after midnight, and where they
could get enough luscious apples to
last the fraternity for whole term.
They inveigled their ready victim"
into driving in the dark into the mid
die of a big swamp. There Roy was
to wait until he got the signal"
They went home chuckling over the
1onO and mOOOfOnOuC wait Row
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Men Came Rushing at Him.
the road towards the town one bright
afternoon, when dainty phaeton
with two ponies attached came into
view. They were driven by the pref
test possible girl in the world, at
once Roy decided. His companions
dotted their caps and f1ourished about
as though they were paying homage
to some queen. They fancied them
selves lady-killers, and showed it
plainly. The young lady reo"~-
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-03-16
MAJOR RUFUS ]. PALEN
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view cemetery. The active p~aIlbearers
probably Will be members Of the First
National Bank force. the honorary
~palIbearers to include his most int;
mate friends. Out Of respect 70 the
memory Of Major Palen, the bank
will close at noon Thursday, and re-
main closed durin ethe est Of the
day.
Major Palen is survived only by
Mrs. palen, their only child, caryl
Paien MouIton having died several
years ago.
The death Of Major Palen is an II
reparable loss to Santa Re, and the
entire community III today mourning
his passing For twenty-five Years al
the head Of the city most Important
financial institution, he was identi-
fled directly or indirectly, with prac-
tically every development affecting
this capital, and to every public-spir-
tied movement he lent the influence 4
of the bank he controlled, and gladly
gave OF his W time, and attention
and funds. His counsels were con
stantIy and eagerly sought in public
and private affairs, and his influence
the deciding factor in many
moves for governmental betterment
and general benefit. Throughout
New Mexico there are hundreds OF
individuals and concerns whose sue
cesses have been due to the sound bust
ness advice and financial aid extend.
Cd To them by Major Palen. Few men
in New Mexico we're as widely known,
and none more thoroughly and high,
" respected He was the highest
of American citizen
BIT It is among those who enjoyed
ar intimate acquaintance--who rea-
lized fully the sterling character and
uawaverihg Integrity. and the genial,
and kindly and gentle nature OF the
man, that his loss viii be the most
felt. Major Palen's death has
left a place in the affections Of his
friends that can never be filled.