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The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Strike Recall Lifts
Pail From Business

FOR the two remaining hours the work.
man Is to be paid pro rata. Two hours
Is just one-fourth of the eight hour day.
Accordingly the workman is to receive
same work performed In the same time.
The new law will become operative
January next. and remain operative
until one month after a commission
.vesugated its workings and report to
the President. The commission is re-
quired to report not later than nine
months from January !, and may re-
port In seven months.
Year to Adjust Wages.
Consequently. wages cannot be adjust
cd less than eight months. and may
not be adjusted before eleven months
have elapsed from January I next.
ing TO the latest figures available. the
railroads paid the brotherhoods S3s7. .6ll,-
5,s. Twenty-Five per cent of this amount
is x6.s6.OCO. or $S.073,l56 a month. For
eight months this wage raise would
amount to &stSSaAs: for eleven months
II would be S,S+.716.
But these calculations were based on
payrolls for the fiscal year ended June,
1914. The Improvement IN traffic had
Just then begun: Meanwhile, II r,I. has IN.
roads of the country have been COM
PEELED to take on many more men. Con-
sequenty, the increased wage item
should be much more than these figures
indicate.
Congress has been forced to take up
the differences between the railroads
and their employees. and. II the railroads
through influence can keep the question
before Congress. 1t has been openly
stated by their Representative that they
II is now thought that no effort to
such an end will be undertaken immedi-
ateiy, but the subject undoubtedly will
be one that the Congress will have to
deal with in December or March.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03

Another pail. of thicker and more
threatening blackness even than the
European war at its outbreak proved
TO be. has been lifted from American
business.
4 commercial cstaclysm has been
averted. Congress has enacted q
measure fixing the working day for
railway operatives at eight hours
law by affixing his signature.
This statute checked on It's eve n
strike which was designed to tie-up
226 railroads of the country. would
have caused 100000 men to walk out,
others connected with the roads but
not on the rolls of the brotherhoods.
1t 3id much more than that. n.
speaking generally. prevented the
closink down Of practically All OF the the
country which would have been forced
because of q lack Of supplies. or in
ability to move their products. from
continuing operations.
And It has brought relief to s; a ais;
suffering that threatened to result
from a lack of, or too dear, food sup
ply.
Immediate iii Cured.
That the eight-hour law has cured
ceded. Whether the law will stand
the test Of the courts. or. Of valid.
prove efficacious in the long run time
alone will prove.
The burden of the law will fall upon
the railroads. The character OF the law
Is clearly stated in It's opening para
srapn.
ed a days work for the purpose OF
reckoning the compensation OF all EN-,
commerce.. That the bill. the terms OF
which were practically dictated by tht
wages rather than 70 shorten hours. II
revealed through the provision that fol
q certain period at least. tho presen,
days wage must be paid for the eish'
hours work.
This latter provision makes clear thai
additional cost must fall upon the rail-
roads. or. in the end, upon the public
What will that additional cost be1
At present the wage paid Is for ter
hours work. But the law enacted pro
vtdes that this same sum Is to be pait
for tho first eight hours work.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Casino.

So6iuOs
The Casino Theater will begin its new
season tomorrow at noon. The policy
under which the photoplay house at
Seventh and r will be operated calls
for continuous presentation Of feature
films from noon to II p. m. every day
at an unvarylng rate OF 10 cents In the
AFTERNOON and 10 cents at night FOR all
seats.
The first program will include a null
tiple reel story of civil war days in
the South. entitled, "The Sting OF VIC
tory" II pictures in tho stellar role
Henry b. Walthall. remembered as Ben
Cameron. the little colonel In The
Birth of Nation" waithall was call
ed upon to create two roles in this pro-
duction. He In seen at the beginning Of
the story as q Southern officer In the
United States army who feels that his
obligation to the Stars and Stripes pre-
vents him from joining the Confederacy.
He later appears as this officers young.
er brother. an ardent young robel.
Both mon are In love with tho Same Girl.
a fact that leads to tense moments In
the wartime romance.
Warfields leading woman IN The Mu-
ing woman in "The. Sting OF Victory"
An elaborate musical score will be In
terpreted by an orchestra under Henry
r. Smith. The secondary feature on the
newest comedy hit, prince Tango"
The Pathe Weekly, latest news release.
will round out the entertainment. On
Thursday noon an entirely new pro-
gram win be shown.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Free Concerts Today
AT Glen Echo Park

Concerts by Minister'S Military Band
and a special free exhibition of first
time films will be the special features
of Glen Echo Parks entertainment to-
day. which will be the preliminary
celebration Of Labor Day Everything
10 ready for the monster observance Of
the holiday tomorrow which will launch
the final week of the season at the
popular resort.
All of the features that made this
event so enjoyable last summer will
be on the bill in addition to the new
midnight there will be something doing,
q never ending variety of fun for
everybody. For the special benefit Of
the dancing contingent an, augmented
play In the big pavilion.
Plans have been made to handle with
ease record-breakng crowd with a
schedule that will run cars every few
minutes directly from the heart Of the
Today Glen Echo enters the closing
week Of the biggest season in the his
tory Of the popular resort. When the
the Derby Racer. the most up-to-date
amusement ride In the country, II put
the finishing touch on its varied attrac-
tions. and when the lights are turned
mark in attendance figures at Glen
Bcho will have been reached.
In the meantime every one of the
different fun providers the resort boasts
will be used to make merry the thous-
ands who will pay farewell visit to
the park this week. The racer. car
rousel. midway, coaster, picnic groves
Fairgrounds, boating and all OF the
other attractions will be at the disposal
OF the resorts patrons.
Tonight and Labor Day night free
movies will be shown and for the rest
of the week an especially interesting
picture program will be presented.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Next Weeks
Films

"Her Double Life" a Fox picture.
has been booked for showing four
days Of next week at Crandalrs. SUM-
day. Monday. Tuesday. and Wednes-
day, a departure from custom at this
house. While Theda Bara Is the fea.
tured player in this production, II
a long time OF A. II. Van Buren,. long
with both the Poll and Columbia stock
forces OF this city. Her Double Life"
also marks the return OF Miss Bara to
the portrayal of the so-cslled VAN.
rose to fame. 1t IL said to be a thrill
Ing story of a woman's deception. and
her subsequent redemption;
Besides those named; the cast In
Madeline Ic Nard. Carey Lee. Lucia
Moore and Jane and Katherine Lee.
two noted child actresses.
Mae Murray will be seen at Crandall' s
Apollo next Sunday in the utular role
of "The Dream Girl" a remarkable
drama dealing with the rise of a young
life.
The picture is said to have an admir-
able presentation and to be replete viii,
thrilling situations Others In the cast
For the Tuesday following Moliie King
and Arthur Ashley will be seen In THE
summer Girl" refreshing comedy.
A photoplay adaptation OF the stage
success. Under Cover, will be seen seen
owen Moore the featured players. Fri:
DAYS attraction Is IAN international
Marriage" q Morosco production; N
Gods Half Acre." featuring Mabel
TaIiaferro will be shown Saturday.
Next weeks bookings at Crandalfs
Avenue Grand include several Of the
best of recent features from the hve
leading studios. Next Sundays at
traction is "The Summer Girl" re-
freshing and clean-cut comedy. In
which the leading characters are por-
trayed by Mollie King and Arthur
Two Triangle productions. mot My
Sister" featuring Bessie Barriscale.
ST. sha John. viii be shown Monday. bus-
tin Farnum will be seen Tuesday In
| David Garrick," a drama founded
upon Incidents in the life of that noted
Other attractions for the week fol-
low: Wednesday. Dorothy Green and
Elbow" Thursday. June Caprice and
Harry Hiliissd In Little Little Miss . Hap IpS
owen owen Moore In "susan Rocks the
Boat" and Fred Mace in "Bathtuh
| Perils:" saturday. Valentine Grant In
''1he Innocent Lie"
| For next Sunday. the Triangle Fin q
Arts feature. "The Deserter." In which
Charles Ray portrays the principal
Character, and the Keystone comedy
| wings and Wheels" featuring Hank
Mann. will be shown at Crandalrs
| Savoy.
l -
| auction "Hulda From Holland" Is
the the attraction for the following Mon
Gods Half Acre" featuring Mabel
Taliaferro, her first photoplay for 9
long time, will be seen on Tuesday
Hazel Dawn and owen Moore are
Jointly featured in Wednesdays pic
ture. "Under, Cover" a perturbation
Of the well known stage success o.
tion is "The Rail Rider" featuring
House Peters. Common Ground" 4
Lasky product. featuring Marie Doro
| Will be shown Saturday.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Marshall Hall Plans
Labor Day Program

The management Of Marshall Hall has
arranged a special entertainment for
Labor Day with concerts afternoon and
evening by Schoeder's Band. and dan
cling in the pavilion overlooking the
Potomac.
The popular amusements include slsee
ball and the bowling alleys. the half
mile dip-the-dip. and the merry-go-
round.
The spacious lawns surrounding the
mansion house, once the home Of Chief
Justice Marshall, AFFORD ample grounds
for picnickers. Tomorrow the steamer
Charles Manchester will leave the Sew.
enth street wharf at 10 a. M. $50 and
$50 D. m. with stops At Mt. Vernon on
the Arst two trips.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Gayety.

With a trio of brilliant entertainers
at the head OF cast Of principals who
have been carefully chosen the New
Bon Ton Girls. next weeks attraction
at the Gayety. will offsr something new
and Of unusual sparkle and vim.
The trio referred to includes Leo
Hoyt, Lester Allen and Babe La Tour.
the latter being a particular local favor
lite. The book abounds In good. whole
some humor. while the musical program
includes the latest hits as well a. sew
eral original numbers. In addition q
diversified program OF vaudeville spe-
cialti,s has been provided.
Others In the cast arc Feely and Nc.
Cloud. well known dancers; Gladyl
Parker. an ingenue Of vivacious quail
tiep. and George Reynolds. . character
comedian. A chorus OF twenty charm
ing girls viii -add sect and interest tt
the program, inaSmuch a. they ars
gowned in shimmery costumes which
display their charms to stunning ad'
vantage. A number OF original electri
cal and mechanical novelties will also
be introduced.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Notes of Stage.

A. Cameron Steele and Harold s.
Tripp are the soloists with the Meis-
tsrsingers In Keith vaudeville this
year.
Patrons OF tho midway at Glen Echo
Park are promised another novelty
next spring when the management will
introduce them to the Joy Jigger."
Keith's Labor Day holiday matinee
will begin at 2:l5 p. m. the usual hour,
instead OF 3 o'clock which Is the time
adopted for all other matinees Of the
sort.
Through the courtesy Of the Belascc
Theater. Eugene Blair and her COM
pany, ploying in THE Eternal Magda.
lene'' at Polls this week. rehearsed all
of last week at Manager Taylor's play
house.
Three companies will go on tour
this season in Margaret Mayo's laugh
festival. Twin Beds"
Lyons and Yosco. famous AZ Italian
vaudeville harpists. are no more a.
team, George lyons PLAYING alone now.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Loew's Columbia.

Next weeks photoplay attractions at
Loew's Columbia Theater will include
Louise Huff in "The Reward OF Patti
ence" from Sunday through "wednesday.
For the last half Of the week Edna
Goodrich will be the pictured star In
The House of Lies"
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
DclascO.

A second week OF the romantic film
drama, ':Ramona," has been announced
for the Belasco Theater. Tho familiar
story of the last years OF the California
Indians has been faithfully picturtxed
for the admirers Of Helen Hunt jack
sons ever popular book.
A feature OF unusual interest - the
music, carefully synchronised with the
action Of the plot. The producers OF
the film have sent q symphony orches-
ira to provide for this feature OF the
entertainment.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Poli's.

For the Man She Loved" . melo-
drama. will be presented at Polls next
week. On the occasion Of the trai
performance by the Keith Players A.
hiehly Commended for the unusual way
in which the plot had been handed.
The Incidents Of the story are Win
in the range Of average human ex.
perience, yet the crime that proyioeo
ha ndied that suspicion is directed 10
four Of the characters in spite OF the
fact that II IL committed In view OF
the audience. A love story II chef
sends the audience home contsnted.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Attractions
Coming To
Washington
Keith.

Keith.
keitn will OFFER next week another
specially selected group Of attractions
headed by the Mcistersinsers. Boston's
combined Harvard. Schubert and Weber
male quartets In new solos. chorusss'
and ensembles. with COSTUMES and ecen.
cry representing The t1Ag. etation
and introducing . Sensational tram o.
feet.
Somewhat Of q furore will be aroused.
II H. expected, by La Argsntina tge
Spanish dancer. whose bull ngnt
dance proved = veryab's surprise 70
Inc balance Of the bill will disclose
Stanley James, q washington favorite'
supported by yessie Farrell and COM
pany; Francis Dooley and Corinne ecIes
George Rosener, Julia Curtis, Frank Le
Dent, the pipe organ recitals. ana tho
Pathe news pictorial.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03

Moment Before" adapted from lara a,
Zangwilrs play of that name, feat
uring Pauline Frederick, is 6atur-
days attraction.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Garden.
Strand.

The principal attraction on Sunday.
Monday. and Tuesday, Of next week
will be Douglas Fairbanks in his latest
film, Flirting with Fate" The sup
Elementary attractions on this dayr viii
be q comedy entitled THE Surf Girl
featuring Louise Fazende.
viola Dana wifi be seen In "The LiERt
OF Happiness" exploiting a new and
original theme in the motion picture
Roesome and Franklin Ritchie will be
the center Of attraction in The wom-
an. Who Trusted"
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
FINANCIAL

Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards. Chicago. sept. :. 1916
Dividend No. 12O
Dividend Of TWO DOLLARS ts2oO) Der share
on the capital stock Of Swift q Company, will be
paid on Oct. Lat. 1915. to ockholdsrs Of record
Sept. 10. 1915. - shown on the books Of the
.. 9. HAYWARD. s..r.s.r,
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
This Weeks
Photoplays
Crandall's.

ShSuuOh De
Three stars Of note in the fllm world
are featured in THE Almighty Dollar. -
a product Of the World Film studios,
the attraction at Crandalls tomorrow
and Tuesday. These are Frances Nell
son. f. X. Lincoln and June Elvidge.
The story concerns the occurrences
which transpired In the lives Of two un'
sophisticated young girls. forced by
stress OF circumstances. to make their
way in the world alone.
THE Unwelcome Mother" Fox
production scheduled for Wednesday
and Thursday, will mark the first APP
pearance. under the Fox standard. Of
Mile. Falyrien. a noted Danish beauty.
who has scored signal successes In
productions from other studios. With
Walter Law and the Lee children, Jane
and Katherine. she IL featured in this
highly dramatic story which concerns
the efforts OF stepmother to over
come the prejudice existing against her.
A number of sea scenes, photographed
by night az well as by day, are said
to provide unusual effects.
On Friday and Saturday. The Velvet
Paw" drama of political intrigue
featuring House Peters and Gall Kane
will be shown. For today, return
showing of Little Miss Happiness" Is
being given.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Apollo.

Cleo Rtdgely and Wallace Reid are
Jointly featured in the Lasky produce
ton. The Selfish Woman" today's at
traction at Crandalrs Apollo.
The story concerns the attempts OF
interested persons to use the wife OF a
young civil engineer 90 hinder her hus-
band in the construction of q railroad.
THE Gay Lord Waring." adapted from
Broughton Townley's story of that
name. Will be shown tomorrow with
J. Warren Kerrigan in the titular rotc.
Other attractions to be shown this
week follow: TUESDAY. Ethel Clayton
Way" Wednesday. Blanche Sweet in
The Dupe:" Thursday. "One Day" o
photoplay SEQUEL to Ellnor GYMS Widely
Dustin Farnum and Winifred Green.
wood In the historical romance. nDavy
Crockett" saturday. Irene, FenTicl;
tiny
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Savoy.

Mae Marsh and Robert Harr6n are
jointly featured in THE Wild Girl Of
the sierras," a novel photoplay which
will be given its first showing in Mt.
Pleasant at Crandall's Savoy today.
Miss Marsh portrays the role Of q
girl reared In the wilderness In a half
savage state, who Is tanned by tho
universal force of love.
AS a supplementary. attraction. Ford
Sterling will be seen In the Keystone
comedy, His Wild Oats" The famous
stage success. Under Cover" will be
seen in photoplay form tomorrow with
Hazel Dawn and owen Moore Jointly
featured.
other pictures to be seen during the
week follow: Tuesday. Clifford Bruce
His Elbow" Wednesday. Dustin Far
mum and winifred Kingston In "Davy
Crockett" Thursday. Mollie King, and
Arthur Ashley in 'sThe Summer Girl"
Friday. William s. Hart In The Apostle
Of Vengeance" and Roscoe Arbuckle in
"The Waters Ball." Saturday. Rita
Jolivet In IAN international Marriage" ."
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
SALES AND RANGES

Of Stocks and Bonds on Washington Stock Exchange fo
the Year to and Including Saturday.
The Washington times., 1916-09-03
Lyceum.


Next weeks attraction At the Ly-
csum Theater will be the Garden
Girls" an aggregation which Ia well
known for the high character OF the
entertainment II provides. A cast OF
capable fun makers, aided and abet-
ted by b beauty chorus of q score
or more OF attractive and well-gown-
extravaganza OF merit.
II In said that the company will
Introduce number OF novelties In
the way OF electrical and mechanical !
devices which will add materially to
the enjoyment of the performances.
Garden.
Charles Chaplin will head the double
feature program At the Strand Theater
from Sunday to Wednesday. inclusive.
the week Of September 10. in his newest
comedy, Tho Count" Tho other at
fractions on these days will be Anna
Little, in THE Broken Prayer" Mutt
and tefr. in Tho spendthrift." and q
picturi1ation Of the periodical entitled
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Billie Burke will be seen in chapter is
Of "Gloria's Romance" entitled Her
Vow Fulfilled"
On Thursday, Friday. and Saturday
Richard Bennett. late star Of "Damage
Goods" will be presented In a grippins
photoplay entitled The Sable Blessing. =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Joseph F. Murray. 1922 W Susquehanna ave..
and Laura c. Huber 1886 Cedar ave
Walter W. Wagner, 1435 Rockland st., and
Rosalie Einselen, 1920 w. Firth st.
Michael Wine. 1918 William ST., and Marie
o'Hara. 27l7 N. Hicks st.
Enoch G.. Klmas, General Hospital, and EsteIle
+. Brozetis, 1901 s. I'd st.
Charles b. willig, $3.50 N, 10th ST., and Florence
NJ Yerger. 4430 N, 10th st.
Wilson y, Widgeon. Jr., 1884 Naudain st.. and
Gertrude Jordan. 1884 Naudian at.
sozont wasllenko, 1904 Gold ST.. and Della
Ortleip. 1904 Gold st.
Charles w. Richards 1908 s. 10th st. and
Hilda Blanch Atkinson, 2114 Reed st.
Philander Y. Baugh. iO3 W. puyal ST.. and
Inez $. Champion, Baltimore. Nd
Robert Broadwater. 2s23 sRhawn ST., and Lillian
lewis 0l30 MarstOn St
clSSI[ence B nrgndOgs; Kansas city. Mo-, and
Albert Malamut Camden. N j.. and Rose Bit
HeRTy Lfs Dock, ols Spring ST.. and Evelyn
Luther, VI, Lyon. ,26i2 u, 9th ST.. and Cecilia
NJ. Gilmour, 2042 D. 9th st.
Anna Rutkowska, 212s p. Ciementine St.
John Davis. 2500 W. Dauphin St. and Ellen f.
Norrisey. 25O0 W. Dauphin st. -4"'' -
Wesley Howard. 60II PaschalI ave and Tepnia
E. Miller, 2s04 s. 18th ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-21
STRIKEBREAKER BEATEN;
REFUSES TO RUN CAR
Philadelphian Attacked by Eel
low Workers-Strikers and
Officials to Meet

HARRISBURG, July 21.-Arthur Lock-
hart, 1894 Peale street, Philadelphia, Is in
the Harrisburg Hospital suffering from cuts
on the head and bruises said to have been
inflicted today by fellow strikebrealers
when he refused to take out car on the
lines of the Harrisburg Railway Company.
Loclhart was found bleeding and half
conscious near the car barns by the police
this morning. He was taken to the hospital,
where he said he had been sent to Harris
burg by an employment agency and did not
know he was to help break n strike until he
arrived He ran car yesterday. which
was peted with eggs and other missiles
by gangs of boys. He decided he would
return home today. When ordered to take
out u car this morning, he declined, when,
he says. he was beaten by other strike
breakers quartered in the car barn.
The company is operating 15 cars today
without much molestation.
A meeting between strikers and company
officials will be held this afternoon in an
effort to thresh out the differences.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-21
NEW DU POINT BUILDING
WILL COST A MILLION
Move to Erect Big Structure Said
to Be First Gun in New
War of Factions

WILMINGTON, July 21.-The first move
in what Is said to be the beginning of a war
of millions between the factions of the du
Pont family has been decided upon here
Arrangements have been made for the
erection of 2 St,000,O00 building for the
Delaware Trust Company, on Market street
at eth.
Alfred 1. du Pont who, with William du
Pont, Is now waging war in the courts with
T. Coleman and Pierre du Pont over n mat
ter of s42,000,000 war profits is said to be
preparing to carry the war still further into
the enemy's country and battle outside the
powder company with the opposing faction
Of the family.
This new building for the Delaware Trust
Company is declared to be the first stroke
Of the war, 1t will be just about a block
away from the big du Pont Building, an
office building, hotel and theatre. which is
controlled by the Pierre faction.
Recently Alfred and William gained con-
troll of the Delaware Trust Company, pay
ing $500 share for the controlling inter-
est. their investment in the trust company
alone amounting to more than 100000.
Tho new building is being designed by
the Hoffman Company, architects, of Phila-
delphia. 1t will occupy lot rs by 200 feet,
which will give each floor $4,000 square
feet the structure to be IL stories high. 1t
viii be of the most modern fireproof con-
structlon, constructed of limestone and
granite The bank will occupy the first
floor and basement. with the safe deposit
vaults in the basement. The rest of the
building will be rented out for offices. The
present building occupied by the Delaware
Trust Company, which will be torn down,
is one of the oldest Colonial houses in the
State