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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
LOW LEVEL IN CAR PRICES HERE;
INCREASE PROBABLE VERY SOON
studebaker Assistant General Sales Manager Visits Ell
Paso and Tells of Manuf acturers' Troubles Get
ting Steel and Other Material Only Fac
tory Economies Keep Prices Down

millions. But Kansas City is a great
distributing center for the farmer.
There ne banks his checks for his cat
tie and his grain. And the farmers
bank business is greater than the man
ufacturers'."
PhiianthrOpie Manufacturers.
Don't you believe, Mr.. Whitman, that
the big reason SIS per cent of the new
cars is sold to old owners is that the
manufacturer is so constantly introduce
ing new ideas?"
Il certainly do" replied the sales
manager. and then he began to smile.
Il hope Wen keep on introducing new
ideas. 1t stimulates the market. A
man will use car 5000 to 5000 miles
and then see some new idea in another
new car. He'll give some poor man
chance to buy a good autOmobile-the
life OF the modern automobile is by
no means restricted to 5000 to 5000
miles-at a moderate price and two
men are made happy instead Of one
On, yes. We manufacturers are real
philanthropists in that respect
Steel in Big Demand.
Getting back to the increased price
Of material, however, 1 would like 10
point out that in SO cities of the United
States last year there was an increase
in building permits Of S5S,000,000 over
1914. And yOu'll find that a great part
OF this went into steel buildings. Score
once more Tor the increased price u
steel.
ITS steel shortage that is our big
handicap right now. Every cranksha1t
used by the Studebaker corporation IN
the past six months was shipped from
Connecticut by express. Freight wasn't
fast enough. We ordinarily manutac-
ture all our own parts but We haven't
been allie to get the improved machin-
cry for the cranx shafts yet Our pro-
ductioa has been limited to the number
Of crank shafts we could get through
by express. And every square foot OF
leather used in our cars was shipped
from the tanneries of New Jersey by ex-
press. In other words, we had no re-
serve supply and used all We could
get
Order Your Cars Now.
"If the people, Of Ell Paso and the
southwest will take a tip from me-
they VIII put in their orders for cars
right away. 1 won't say that they'll
get them delivered at once. That isn't
possible, but they'll be delivered as
soon as the factories can get around
to the orders"
And as the reporter started away.
Mr.. Whitman called, by the way, did
1 say to buy Studebakers@'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
AUTO OWNERS TO
HIT AT "GAS" MEN
Springfield, Mass, Motorists start an Agi-
tation to Prevent Export OF Case
line and other Oils.

Springfield, Mass, Motorists start an Agi-
tation to Prevent Export Of Case
line and other OILS.
Springfield Mass Feb. 26.-With view
to lowering the price OF gasoline the Auto,
mobile club OF Springfield at its annual
meeting launched nationwide canpalg y
for an embargo on gasoline exports. NJ
cooperation OF every automobile organlIa-
tion in the United States Will be enllsteu
in the undertaking. Congressional legislation
will be sought TO accomplish the end
The directors Of the Automobile ciup OF
Springfield recently adopted resolutions
placing the responsibility for current hlsh
prices squarely up to the Standard Oh COM
pauy. and the action followed an address
by Thomas L. Hisgen. president Of the MS
gen Bros the most formidable eastern com
Detitors OF the Standard OIL company MI
Hisgen said predictions OF so cent gasollne
rate were being made in well-intorrneu
sources The Standard oil company, MI
Hisgen said. attributed the high price o.
gasoline solely to the law OF supply Anu
demand - .,-
An embargo. he maintained. would greatly
augment the gasoline supply seeking a 90,
nestle market and. according 10 Stanoafu
oil logic lower prices would follow. II they
did not the gasoline situation would certain
" bear investigation. Both Mr.. Hsgen anu
members Of the Automobile club discialm
that the motive for the embargo Is 70 eul-
barrass the allies in filling gasoline re-
quirements-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
MORE ROAD MAPS

tour gides that are recognized as stand
ard by the motoring public and auto
mobile clubs All forks and turns are
indicated as we'll as many landmarks
at the roadside. in fact it is all laid out
so plainly that no one need hesitate to
take long motor jaunts with Locke
book of reference in hand.
Chambers of commerce and similar
commercial organizations and automo-
bile clubs in many of the cities and
towns Of the state will have supplies Of
Texas Automobile Tours" and through
their efforts a wide and valuable CIR
culatiOn will be secured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06

who constitute the greater part of the
city's stay-at-home vacationists.
This afternoon and tonight visitors
Will be given another opportunity to
hear Minister'S military band with
SOL himself again conducting at all
four OF the concerts. This organization
made Its initial appearance OF the sea-
son last Sunday and one of the largest
crowds OF the season gave Its approval
to the programs.
As the season progresses the popu-
larity OF the resort seems to increase to
Judge by the increasing numbers shown
by the attendance figures. While the
an or the older amusement devices re-
tain all OF their popularity the prime
favorfte is still the newcomer. the
Derby Racer.
The wild speed of the cars over the
dips the sharp turns and the added
sest given by the fact that the two
trains really race over the course have
big majority and a trip around Is almost
Invariably followed by another and an
other.
In the dance pavilion. where on week
nights Charley Mills and his musicians
hold forth. the program has been en-
livened by the spotlight" which the
dancers insist on having night after
night. Another feature that they seem
to approve OF thoroughly IL the odd
fashioned" waltz. although some Of the
little rag"
With the first time films on the pro.
gram every night for the free open air
list OF amusements Glen Echo caters
TO all ages and mothers and children
may safely make the trip to the resort
unaccompanied by daddy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Garden: Edith Storey and Antonio
Moreno in "The Tarantula." Films.

~ ITH STOREY and Antonio Mo-
- reno head the program at the
Garden Theater today. Monday.
and Tuesday In "The Taran-
tula," The story depicts the adventures
Of q piquant little Spanish girl who fees
from her native country to escape the
unwelcome attentions Of a Spanish
Eobleman. whose unsavory reputation
has earned him the appellation of THE
Tarantula." The picture swings rapidly
from the quaint picturesquesness OF
Spain to the hustle and hustle OF New
York with It's bright lights and cabarets.
The program on these days will further
include cartoon comedy. Fashions
Dart and the Garden Topical Review.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
a triple feature program will be headed
by Billie Burke In THE Floating Trap"
q thrilling and exciting chapter OF
Gloria's Romance" by Rupert Hughes.
In this installment the winsome little
heroine runs away from her parental
home to run down clues pointing to the
murderer of her sweetheart.
Francis X, Bushman and Beverly
Bayne will also be seen In THE Three
Scratch Clue" a detective story with
many new and novel circumstances. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Notes Of Stage

The Gayety Theater has Just been ad-
vised that It's opening attraction for the
coming season will be THE Liberty
Girls"
Nora Bayes has obtained the rights to
a new play by Catherine Chisholm Cush-
ing. author Of Kitty Mackay" and
Jerry" and will travel soon to the
Pacific coast In the hopes Of interesting
Oliver Morosco or Henry Miller In a
Mile. Rasch and her coryphees have
made such an Impression on the Keith
patrons that Manager Robbins already
fsii.
Manager Harry o. Jarboe OF the
ana Is ready to take up his official
duties after an extended trip In which
he combined both business and pleas
ure. Among the places he visited were
Michigan and Windsor. Ontario.
Canada.
Marie CahiIi is likely to be seen In
vaudeville shortly. NJ. 8. Bentham is
tAenne to appear at the Palace before
she appears at the head OF a production
now being arranged.
I'm Walked Jimmy, which was given
Polls the past season by General Man
ager Thatcher, by whom the play was
discovered, Is being prepared for road
production this year. and has already
been booked In forty-two OF the prin-
cipal cities OF the country.
A. Paul Keith. President Of the b. r.
Keith circuit. numbering scores of
vaudeville theaters in the principal
cities. was In WASHINGTON the later part
of last week. Mr.. Keith looks after the
bushes details Of the cir circuit while his
footiight end. Both are Joint owners.
with Mr.. Ablee as vice president OF the
circuit corporation and general manager
OF the United Booking Offices, an az
filiate of the other.
IA PASSING Msn sshoS Of s fsis at the
Winter Garden. has just completed a
book which ne named Pitfalls of the
Young" II deals with hi experiences
while acting with a repertoire company
on tour When sixteen years OF age he
Joined the Thurber and Nesher Roper
toire company and toured the West;
be published this fall. is as follows:
II don't care. father. I want to be an
actor"
Florence Moore. of THE Passing
Show of 1916" at the Winter Garden.
Freeport, Long Island. Miss Moore is
an expert farmer. and lately sold her
ranch, located near Bridgevilie, Del,
desiring to have her interests nearer
the Winter Garden. OF which she Is now
a permanent member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
This Weeks
Photoplays
Crandall's.

Crandall's.
A hnsi showing Of Under Two
Flags" an adaptation, Of ouida's. In
which Theda Bara 10 featured. will be
given at Crandall's today.
Tomorrow and Tuesday. Carlyle
Blackwell. and Ethel Clayton will be
seen In the World Film Corporation
production. A woman's Way" II tells
Of the means adopted by woman 10
win beck her husbands affections. end
arraigns tho abuse OF divorce laws.
Edward NJ. Kimbaii are among the
supporting cast. NO.
''The End OF the TraH," In which
William Farnum IL featured, will be
shown on WEDNESDAY, and Thuvsday.
The cast supporting Mr.. Farnum In:
Giudes Gladys Brockweii. WnIard
and William Burrcss. Alice brady will
be seen In Miss Petticoat" Friday. and
gail Kane I'm Paying the Price" satur-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
ToDAY's BEST FILMS.

Hippodrome, Ninth street ana New
York ayenue-Jaan eothern and
Howard stabrook In THE Myster-
Ies Of Myra," adapted from The
oaasrd ;'fs :sSsz ~ fss % s.I W.
lce).
Loew's Columbia. Twelfth and r
streets--Pauline Frederick in, "Ths
Woman In the Case" famous
Players).
strand. Ninth and p strssts-An-
tonic Novelii in "ouo vadisf' adapt
ed from the book by Henryk STEM
kiewtcs (0eorge kleine).
Garden. ~ Ninth street-Edith
storey Sy,, ana AZ 4SrsnS IN The ,b
HON, Home; TE.s:lfth ! and G st E:st;
CLAYTON 70 The Great Divide"
Circle. 1os Psnn:yivsnis svsnus.-
bond" (MutuaD.
Penn Gardens. Twenty-nrst street
and ,Pennsylvania avenue-H. B.
Warner In "The Market Of Vain De-
sire" (Trisnsie-Ksy Bee).
Olympic. 1881 U street-Leah Baird
IN The Lights Of New York; ". L.
odeon. Fourteenth near Church
street-Edwin August and Mural
0striche In When II Strikes Home"
CWorld Film Corporation).
Alhambra. SO Seventh street
in 1.-THE Flash OF An Emerald"
(World Film Corporation).
Meader's. .Ss7 Eighth street south
east-Kitty Gordon In Her Material
Right" (World Film Corporation)!
Central Park. Ninth near q street.
and Leader Theater, Ninth between
z and F streets-Lewis Stone In
According to the Code ~. L. 8.
E.-Essanay).
Crsndairs Ninth and e streets
adapted from the story by Ouida
OFox Film Company.
Savoy. Fourteenth street and CO.
lumbia road-Dewolf Hopper and
Fay Tincher In Mr.. Goode. the Sa-
marian" triangle Fine Arts).
Apollo. ga II street northeast
Marguerite Clark in silks and Sat-
ms" Famous Players).
Avenue Grand. si5 Pennsylvania
avenue .y southeast-Holsroo@ slinn IN
by Toistoy tWorld' Film Corpora
toni. and motion pictures Of the
munitions explosion in New York
international Film service).
Masonic Auditorium. Thirteenth
street and New York avenue-viola
Dana In THE Flower OF No Mans
Land" (Metro).
NOTk;--Tnese selections are mace
from programs prepared by the man
ayers OF tho theaters concerned.
ana no responsibility - assumed
for arbitrary changes without notice
to The Times. They are based on
the personality OF the players and
the producing company. ana not per.
eonai inspections except IN special
cases. - @. NJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
ROAD ATTRACTIONS
TO APPEAR AT POLLS
Management Subleases Theater
For Summer Season.

Polls Thcater has been sublcased By
its present management for short
period for the production Of series Of
high class road attractions.
Fred c. Berger. who manages the
theater for s. z. Poll. announced the
subleasing Of the playhouse yesterday
when he returned from his acntion.
The concern which has leased the thea
ter is known as the Union Amusement
terna tional circuit. a wheel including
some Of the best theaters In the coun-
try. The house will be opened BY the
new lessee on August g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Next Weeks
Films,

Admirers Of william Farnum vsn
nave hnal opportunity to see him 1,
tne~ photoplay. The End OF the Trs,i.s
At .Crandall's next Sunday. The Wor,A
fnm Corporations romantic drama.
the Summer Girl" will be shown Mon
! day and Tuesday.
Dorothy Bernard. who has hosts Of
washington friends through her long
connection with both the Columbia and
roll players of this city, will be feat.
ured In the Fox production. "sportins
blood.' Wednesday and Thursday.
.T1e V. L. 8. =. feature. The Lisht
AZ Dusk." starring Orrin johnson. viii
Dc shown on Friday and Saturday.
trail Park and the Leader i GSsn Gen =
TELL TEL n which Nance o'Neii portra 1S
pi MenGS' I spS Tuesday following ths
ie .s1 Ella Hall. will be shown.
'That Sort" " L. 8, 4. s,,h,ec%
the interest Of which 10 ccntered about
from her daughter. will be shown Wed.
nesday and Thursday. warda Howard.
Ernest MHupin. Duncan McRae. and
s sSnn ., lawrence portray the principal
Friday and Saturday the Blu.blrd
seen. In which Tyrone Power and Lois
Weber are featured.
Going Straight" A Triangle FIN.
Arts drama featuring Norma Taimadgs.
Will be the attraction at Crandali's Sa.
voy next Sunday. The comedy, Am.
brose's Cup Of Woo" In which Mack
swain heads the funmakers. will also be
shown.
The Dupe." in which the star 10
Blanche Sweet. will be shown Monday.
Tuesdays feature IL The Cutter"
with the principal characters portrayed
6y Lionel Barrymore and Marguerite
A photoplay version Of e. Phillips op-
penheim's novel. 1.-THE Worlds Great
Snare" with Pauline Frederick II, the
leading role. 10 to be the attraction
"wednesday. Paying the Price" fea-
turing Gail Kane. viii be shown Thurs-
The Triangle drama, THE Bugls
Call" with while Collier. jr.. and the
comedy. Hearts and Sharps," fea-
turing Hank Mann. will be Fridays at
fractions. The American Beauty
with Myrtle stedman as star. viii b
At crandails Apollo THE Clown" IN
which Victor Moore IL featured. win
In u shown: shown next Sunday, The Y: l.. 9.
uc oUOp
Edith Storey, IL Mondays attraction.
Sally in Our Alley" with Muriei
Oetrichc and Carlyle Blackwell In the
principal roles. will be shown Tuesday.
Susie Snowdnkes." In which Ann PEN
nington makes her first appearances a.
ton. -.
'where Are My Children" featuring
Tyrone Power. and Marie walcamp. win
be given its premier showing in the
northeast section on Thursday. silks
and Sntins." with tn" leading role por.
trnyed by Marguerite Clark. 10 Fridays
feature. Harold Lockwood and May
Allison Will. be seen Saturday IN ''rhs
River Of Romance" De-.
Muriei ostriche and ,Cnrlvle Blackwell
will be seen AZ Crandalrs Avenue
Grand next SundsH-in :'SalIv IN Our
Allev" A Triangle, feature. to be an
pounccd later supplemented BY. a Key
stone comedy viii be shown Monday.
Tuesday, Victor Moore and An,te King
will be seen in drama. Tho Rnca."
Tho GUTTER. featuring Lionel Barry
moro and Marguerite Skiryin. -
Wednesdays attraction.
Theda Bara will DO seen Thursday In
Under Two FLAGS" Fridavs program
Will Include a new Triangle drama and
a comedy. THE Heart Of Paula" fea:
turing Leonore Ulrich. Is announced
as Saturdays attraction. . v....
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
NE by one the dramas be-
loved Of stock companies are

~ NE by one the dramas be-
loved Of stock companies are
- finding their way into the
motion pictures. The latest addition
to the roster is, "The Woman in the
Case" the celebrated Clyde Fitch
exponent Of emotional histrionics.
Pauline Frederick is to assume the
leading role in the film, to be seen
at Loew's Columbia this week.
OF special interest is the return
engagement-if one could call the
second presentation Of film spec
tacle an engagement-of "Quo
Vadis," last seen here at one of the
higher priced theaters. II will be
remembered that "Quo vadis" was
one Of the first of the great film
spectacles that justified the produc-
ton Of such later masterpieces as
"Thej Birth Of a Nation" "Quo
Vadis" will be shown at the Strand
Theater for the first half of this
week.
Another typical hot weather bill is
scheduled for Keith's, with Sophie
Tucker, ambitiously labeled "The
Mary Garden Of Ragtime," as head
liner.
The prospectus for the Ten Star
Series, managed by T. Arthur Smith,
gives the first forecast of the musical
season. The initial concert will take
place on October ~ at the New
National Theater. The majority Of
these artists are new to Washington.
Among these may be mentioned the
Russian Symphony; Leginska, a
noted pianist; Max Heinrich, Paul
Althouse, Louis Graveure, Eddy
Brown. Helen Stanley, Emma Rob-
erts, and Lucy Gates. Julia Culp,
with her accompanist, Conrad Bos;
Anna Case, Ossip Gabrilowitch, and
Beatrice Harrison are among those
who are established local favorites.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Attractions
Coming To
Washington
LOew's Columbia.

Coming to Loew's Columbia for the
first of next week will be Vivian Mar
tin In The Stronger Love-" She will
bring to this charming love story OF
the Kentucky mountains sweetness
and charm that scars above the con-
flicts and plans battles and heartaches
OF this vigorous story. The many
amazingly beautiful scenes of forest
of THE Stronger Love" have been
transformed into animated masterpieces
by the expert color-toning OF the film.
TO the perfection OF the photograph
er's art has been added the realism OF
natural color tints. the golden browns
ot the forest, tho emerald greens OF
the woodland and tho pale silver blue
q ~" mo might.
public Opinion" n gripping photo
drama. will be seen at Loew'S Columbia
for the last half of next week. begin
wv. ~ Thursday with Blanche Sweet
in the stellar role. 1t shows in a strik-
ing way how public opinion can be in
; ~, md msdirected. and how n
slight incident may rpisguide the proper
application Of justice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Garden.

Wednesday OF next week Charles Chap
lin will head the double feature program
in his latest comedy. AT One A. NJ"
Gertrude Mccoy will also be seen on
these days In "lhe Gates OF divorce.
exploiting a novel theme.
On Wednesday. Thursday. and Friday
Billie Burke will be seen In The MUIR
derer At Bay" chapter Id OF 'Gioria
Romance"
On Thursday and Friday Francis X.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne will add to
the program a clever comedy drama.
"lhe Motor Bucanneer."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Glen Echo Ideal Spot
On Hot Summer Night

Within easy access of the city, reached
by brief ride on through cars from tho
heart of the town. the most picturesque
trip the Capital has. Glen Echo park. is
the gathering place every evening the
weather permits for thousands of
Washington folks. ...'..
Not only does visit to the park pro-
vide a pleasant and easy way 10 escepe
the heat. but the variety of amusements
there makes the closing hour come All
too soon for the majority Of its patrons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Tent City Is Popular
At Great Falls Park

This Afternoon and evening the Ameri-
can Ladies' Orchestra will rive concerts
at Great Falls. and continue them every
afternoon and evening this week. the
sixth of this popular series. The ~stab-
lishment of Tent City" at Great Fails
many Washingtonians have patronizod
II the week past Tents with all needed
accessories are provided at small
weekly cost, and AFFORD an opportunity
for Outdoor life not to be had with SINH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Central Park and Leader.

According to the CODE" reatur-
ing Lewis 8. Stone. Marguerite Clayton.
and T. II. Calvert. will be given its
final showing at the Central Park and
Leader Theaters today.
The attraction tomorrow and Tues
day 10 to be the Bluebird production,
Broken Fetters,, featuring Violet
Mersereau and william Garwood. This
10 the story Of q girl who becomes the
ward Of q rich Chinese mandarin. IN
later years she Ii kidnapped and
smuggied to America. where she 10 heid
as a. slave. later to be rescued by a
handsome young artist
Lucille Lee Stewart Will be seen
Wednesday and Thursday In the v. L.
s. E.-vitagraph feature. The Con-
fiict." william Lytell. jr.. Jane Morti-
mer. and Huntley Gordon support Miss
stewart.
For the two remaining days Of the
week Nance O'Neil will be seen IN
Those Who. TOLL the action Of which
vania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
Where To Go
TODAY


Quo vadis." in eight massive acts.
viii form the stellar attraction today
at the strand Theater.
Al the Garden Thcater today Edith
Storey and Antonio Moreno will DO the
headline players on the screen in The
Tarantula." other pictures will include
Cartoon Comedies and Fashions Dart.
Al 3 and s.B p. m. today at the b.
F. Keith Theater funseekers will find
Mile. /lbertina Rasch and her eight
pretty coryphees, looms and Went
worth. Frederick Hand and company
In some Politician Una Clayton ana
of the past week.
The featured film attraction ut Loew's
Columbia Thenter today r. Pauline
Frederick in a motion picture adapta-
ton Of Clyde Fitch's celebrated drama.
'The Woman in the Case"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
.r environment at any other nearby

resort.
Fails in the large and brilliantly lighted
pavilion overlooking the falls u as popu-
lar as ever. and the dancing rs well as
the concerts and the interesting offering
Of daring 'scenic. dramatic and comic
motion pictures shown evenings arc all
free to patrons who visit tho place,
For picnickers. children. and for those
who delight in fishing. there arc here a
variety Of attractions 10, make day
Able. Fast and frequent electric trains
leave the termfral at Thirty-sixth and
II streets northwest for Great, Fails.