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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03

And another charitably inclined
man has come to my attention. He is
T. F. EDMONDS. the man who
made my eyeglasses. Six young
women at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church interested
themselves in getting specs" for
some Of the poor old folks at the
Blue Plains home for old felix's.
They were dealing with Mr.. Ed
monds. When he found out what
they were up to, he furnished the
glasses, and is going to see to it that
all of the old people there who need
specs will get them.
Private JOSEPH P. AMIN is
coming back from Camp Meade for
special training at the War College.
He will soon be eommander-in-ehief.
Oh, Boy!
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
GERARD SAYS Wife
NOW WHISTLES and
sings ALL THE time
'She's as Bright and Happy as a
l6-Year-Old Girl and Has
Gained 18 Pounds"

My wife goes about the house now
singing and whistling all the time
and no wonder she is happy, for just
on three bottles of Dreco she has
gained eighteen US) pounds, and she
is like different person altogether"
said E. c. Gerard, of 143 East Ham
cock St., Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Gerard said: Il suffered with
stomach trouble for years. No mat
tire how careful I was about my diet.
1t seemed that the food would sour,
form gas and give me that bloated
uneasy feeling. A big lump would
rise in my throat which / could not
either swallow nor spit out l was
constipated very badly, and was nerv-
Gus and could not sleep well at all
After trying many medicines Without
satisfactory results, l began on Dreco.
and since taking three bottles all nv
troubles have been overcome | have
smooth regular bowel actions daily.
nervousness has all left me and
sleep well, and can eat Just ANYTHING
| want without suffering afterward. I
think Dreco a wonderful medicine"
DrecO is an herbal medicine and
acts on the liver, kidneys, bowels and
blood. 1t assists nature to eliminnte p
the poisOns from the system, thereby
relieving constipation, indigestion
gastritis. btliousness, nervousness, loss
of appetite, catarrh and rheumatism
Dreco 10 sold and recommended by
all the O'Donnelr Drug Stores; by 4
l. Allen Co, in Alexandria; by
Geo B. Bury. in Anscostia--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
BEAUTIFUL HAIR,
THICK, WAVY,FREE
FROM DANDRUFF
Draw a Moist Cloth Through Hair and
Double Its Beauty at
Once.
Save Your Hair! Dandruff Disappears
and Hair Stops Coming
Out.

Immediate?-Yes! Certain?-that's the
Joy of 1t. Your hair becomes light, vayy
fluffy, abundant, and appears as soft,
lustrous, and beautiful as a young girls
after an application of Danderine. Also
try this-moisten a cloth with a little
Danderine and carefully draw It through
your hair. taking one small strand at a
time. This will cleanse the hair of dust
dirt. or excessive oil, and in just a few
moments you have doubled the beauty
OF your hair. A delightful surprise awaits
those whose hair has been neglected or
is scraggy, faded, dry, brittle or thin
Besides beautifying the hair, Danderine
dissolves every particle Of dandruff;
cleanses, purifies, and invigorates the
scalp, forever stopping itching and fall
ing hair, but what will please you most
will be after few weeks use, when you
will see new hair-fne and downy at
first-yes-but really new hair growing all
over the scalp.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens. them. Its
exhilarating, stimulating and life-pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to grow
long, strong, and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty, charming
lustrous hair, and lots OF it, if you will
just get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter and try 1t AS directed.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20

Caro- Miller. the directing head Of the
Anna Held Company. Is declared to have
endeared himself to every member OF
the Follow Me- show because of his
kindly manner and optimistic nature
which has become known throughout the
theatrical profession.
AS q manager, Mr.. Miller no doubt ap-
preciates the actors side OF stage life. for
he was before the fOotlights for sixteen
years, being the owner and manager OF
the Five Columbians, comprised of him.
self, wife and three daughters, which
was one of the best known acts in vaude-
VILE.
The weary years Of "troupnG'' from
coast to coast are just beginning to rear
a harvest for Mariyn Miller, youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Miller She
has signed a contract with the Shuberts,
whereby she is 70 be starred in Winter
Garden productions for period OF
years. at salary said to be surprising
ly large for a Young miss who is still in
her teens.
Mr.. Miller takes delight in the artistic
achievement of his baby" as he still
designates the slender Marilyn, who Is
a wonderful dancer and an accomplish
ed actress and singer.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
DEMANDS DISMISSAL
OF Foreign TEACHERS
Only True Patriots Should Teach,
Minister Tells Citizens.

Infamed because a teacher in a Wash
ington high school hung a picture Of the
German Kaiser in her classroom, Rev.
D. Fl. Martin. pastor OF the Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. who
spoke on Good Citizenship at a meeting
Of the Georgetown Citizens Association
held in the Potomac Bank Building last
night, declared that mo foreigners should
be allowed to teach In our schools and no
Americans who are not imbued with the
spirit Of true Americanism."
Citizens associations in the city" he
said. should safeguard our children by
not permitting any foreigners to become
teachers in our public schools.
Since l have read of the incident of
the teacher in the Central High School
have come to the conclusion that we
ought to exclude not only foreigners, but
all Americans who are not imbued with
the spirit of true Americanism.
mo one should teach in our public
schools who has more sympathy for a
foreign country than they have love for
the United States.''
Warning the citizens we are about to
go to war" he said that any man who
loved another country more than he loved
ours ought to get out.
I have more patience" he continued
warmly. with the foreigner who is not in
sympathy with our institutions than
have with native born Americans who are
wanting in patriotism
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Nazimova Impresses, While
"Follies" Amuse Playgoers

Ziegfeld's Follies. at the National Thea
ter this week.
1t is a riot of sensuous beauty; a won
derful composite OF spectacle, music, and
dancing. Twenty scenes have been de-
vised as a setting to display the charms
of many dear. delightful women, who
disport themselves in q feverish atmos-
phere. and rightfully receive the major
portion of the applause. These glorious
creatures are costumed without stint
stint, of course, referring to the cost of
their garments only. The girl that took
our boyish fancy above all others was a
plump and pleasing person who calls
herself Mae Carmen. and looks of Just as
sultry a temperament.
Bert Williams burlesques Gen. Villa
Bernard Granville makes a spontaneous
hit IN Good Bye. Dear Old Bachelor
Days" Fannie Brice is THE Dying
Swan" Ina Claire an eternalIy weeping
Jane Cowl; Anna Pennington, a Hula
dancer: Sam Hardy bares his bosom a
la Lou, Tellegen; William C. Fields Jug
giles; Will Rogers lariates: Carl Randall
dances acrObatically: Don Barclay Is the
beautiful Zobelde, while Emma Haig,
Anna Pauley, Gladys Feldman and Allyn
King have no difficulty in looking very
pretty
Joseph Urban's settings are a constant
delight to the eye. Curtains represent
ing woodlands were interspersed with
scenes in which massive columns and
stairways are set against a background
Of blue. Cora McGeachy has provided
costume designs with harmonious blend
ing Of subdued pinks, an intermingling
OF emerald and olives; of gold and am
ber. and a merging of sapphires and
violets. Several composers have pro-
vided a large assortment of pleasing and
catchy melodies having snap and vim.
II liveliness Is a saving grace, these
melodies need no life preserver.
The clergy may thunder. philosophers
rave, and statesmen legislate, but youth
will have its fling Of innocent Joy and
gladness! None Of the clever people
mentioned were really important. It is
the host Of Ziegfeld beauties, each
breathing and rejecting the sunshine of
life's morning that counts. Their dane
ing, melody. and brilliancy combined to
make Ziegfeld's Follies a happy enter
tatnment for the poor. tired business
man, who sat we'll down in front last
night SO he would not miss any thing and
could gaze complacently on the beauti-
full and the true.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
B.F. K.ith,.-vaudeviIle.

Elsa Ryan renewed the grip she plac-
ed on the hearts of capital theater-
goers with her characterization of
/ Peg" yesterday at B. F. Keith's. when
she presented a one-act comedy as
sisted by William Roselle. The comedy
and forms an ideal vehicle for Miss
Ryan. Those who have seen her in
Peg o My Heart" konw of Miss Ryans
charm. none of which IL lost in her
twenty minute playlet-
Ernest r. Ball who nnds no trouble
turning out songs. the sales of which
reach prohibitive figures plays the
piano while Maud Lambert sings his
songs and to show that there is no
professional jealousy one song by
another author. Mr.. Ball sings a few
bert changes from one beautiful frock
to another.
Charles (Chick) Sale returns to town
this time in the role of a small town
preacher conducting q Sunday serv-
ice. The audience was literally in
an uproar during the whole time Mr..
Sale was conducting the meeting and
the finish of the act wherein he play
ed several of the characters seen at
a Sunday school entertainment reach
. ed a climax of laughter.
The dancing Girl of Delhi served to
present an excellent dancing Orient
al fantasy featuring Wanda Hon. This
talented dancer is far ahead of those
others who have endeavored to bring
this sort OF entertainment into vaude-
Vile.
Other acts on the bill all Of which
are good include the Rials Daisy and
Fred, Frank Parrish and Peru, the
Melody Six, in a symphony of tune and
color; Cooper and Ricardo. in a come
dy skit entitled "Ah. Gimme the Ring"
and James J. Morton billed as the Off
cial announcer, whose unique introduc-
tion are q laughing hit Of the show.
The entire bill is one of excellence.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Everyone Needs a Tonic to
Withstand the Risors of Winter

severe on the average system, and il
is just now that assistance is needed.
A few bottles of S. S. S. will do you
a wonderful amount of good by thor
oughly cleansing and purifying the
blood and putting the entire system
in tip-top condition. II will improve
your appetite, and by increasing your
supply of rich, red blood throughout
the circulation, new life and vigor
will take the place of that weak and
good for nothing feeling.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists every
where, who will tell you that it has
been on the market for more than so
years and is thoroughly reliable. Val
liable books and free medical advice
can be had by writing to Swift Spe-
cihc Co, 80 Swift Laboratory. At
lanta, Ga-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
neIa.co-",Ception Shoals"

The drama Is not dead. Whoever so
proclaims. or states that 1t Is weakly,
stale or tmorous. has the lie cast in his
teeth by the exemplar perfectly visible
every evening this week at the Belasco
Theater. Nazimova, artist to her finger
tips. appears in an American play pos
sessed Of poetic Imagination, energy of
thought. exultant freedom from old bar
riers of prudery, and an aspiring theme
that does not hesitate at tragic heights.
Ception Shoals is simple tale Of
romantic setting by which the playwright.
II. Austin Adams. sets forth in symbols
the favorite feminist theme of woman's
yearning toward a larger life. The hero
Inc Is the supposed daughter OF a light
house keeper on an isle of the California
coast. The keeper, a stern, fannatical
moralist. who has kept the girl from see
ing any other human being. stands for
the traditional masculine tyranny. Blake,
stranded with his motor yacht on 'Ception
Shoals. brings to Eve a realization of her
dreams Of something greater in life than
she has been permitted to know. When
Eve swims out to visit the stranded yacht
she encounters the wonder of life In its
most poignant phase Totally ignorant of
natures secrets, she is called on to assist
at the birth Of a child. The mother re-
veals much truth to her. The only re-
naming character Is Smoot, engineman
on the yacht, who represents the gross
and morbid side of Ewes discoveries
Ewes tragic error of desiring to live
leads to desperate results through the re-
sistance Of the obdurate old keeper. By
writing to Blake that the girl is dead he
prevents the lovers return until, after the
lapse of years, Ewes moody resentment
at captivity leads to madness. and In the
height Of a great storm she rushes to
join her mother in the seas embrace
Nazimova plays the part of this new
Miranda with the ease and natural force
that have placed her among the first
rank of emotional players. The role can
not be made exactly plausible in a real
istic sense, for a strict sense OF logic
would call for some uncouthness of man
ner and speech in such a secluded
creature. Making a proper allowance
for poetic convention in this respect,
however. the portrayal must be acknowl-
edged as an impressive piece of work.
Charles Bryant is excellent in the strong
and lfkeable character of Blake. and
Henry Harmon is an effective Job, the
lighthouse keeper. Edith Luckett is
good as Maude. the mother, and Dodsen
Mitchell gives satisfaction in the un-
pleasant part Of Smoot.
The scene of the first act showing the
stranded yacht with the sea and the light
house in the distance, is a triumph OF
poetic realism. The remaining scenes are
laid in the living room OF the lighthouse
which is also well designed.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
HELD AS MAIL THIEVES.

New York, March ls.-Postofhce inspee-
tors and Newark detectives have ar
rested in Newark two young men and q
woman, who. the authorities say, are
ringleaders of a band that for several
months has been robbing parcel post
mail The value OF 5evelry and other
goods stolen may reach $1,000.
The prisoners were srraigned before
United States Commissioner John A.
Matthews. Solomon Rosenberg. 20 years
old Newark, was held in $500 bail for
a hearing tomorrow on . charge Of con-
spiracy. He Is alleged to be the head Of
the band
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Shortage Of TN for Cans
Threatens Food Shortage

The United States faces another ser3ous
food situation as the result Of the short
are Of tin-plate, Secretary Of Commerce
Redheid announced yesterday.
In q letter 70 Secretary Of War Baker.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels. the
Interstate Commerce Commission. and
President Farrell. of the United States
Steel Cooperation. he said that because
OF the shortage IN steel sheets the max
ers Of tin-piate are not working TO cspA-
city and that accordingly the canning
season. beginning now with milk. will
not find adequate supplies Of cans uri-
less steps are taken at once. He point
ed out the need Of canned goods for the
army and navy in the event Of hostili-
ties.
The railroads have been asked to CO.
operate "by listing tin-plate As food" in
any embargoes that may be- laid.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Use Of Subway Refuse
May Lower Fish Prices

Cheaper fish for New York and the
easy disposal Of dirt from subway con-
struction in the metropolis are contem-
plated in a plan approved yesterday by
the Department Of Commerce.
Capt. John Klein. of Bergen Beach, N.
Y, conceived the idea of artificial fish
banks on 'he south shore of Long Island,
and II has been found feasible by the
departments experts. 1t provides for
an eighteen-inch layer Of subway refuse
inside the five-fathom curve between
Rockaway Point and Far Rockaway. In
experiments seventeen tons Of fish were
taken out in sixty-five days.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

Special TO The Washington Herald.
New York, March 19.-The follow.
ing Washingtonians are registered here
today:
Breslin-H. r. Adams. I. semsker.
Navarre-L W. Clancy.
Marlborough. J. Gleason
Arlington-H. c. Jenness, NJ. J. schiI
lenger
Latham-Mrs. q. r. Macleod.
Woodward-Miss A. w. Stearns
Collingwood-Mis Stiles.
Park Avenue-M. A. Wolfe
Ansonia-C. z. FELTON,.
Endicott-W NJ. Mackie.
Grenoble-R. B. Mahany.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Quits Washing Money
As War Clouds Gather

Uncle Sam is too busy getting
reaey for war to do his washing.
The principal work of this sort
done by the Federal government is
the laundering OF paper money. On
account Of the rush of work at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
and the Treasury in getting mil.
lions Of dollars in new notes ready
to meet any emergency strain upon
currency supplies which sharp de-
velopments in the international Sit
uation might bring at any time,
the government Is unable to keep
UP the money washing. Consign-
nents of soiled notes sent In by
the banks are being returned un-
washed.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
roIp.-.Rich Man, Poor Man"

"Rich Man. Poor Man" opened for a
weeks engagement at Polls last night.
playing to q large and appreciative au-
dience.
1t is the story Of q girl, Bah, left by
her mother to the care Of a New York
boarding house mistress, Mrs. Tilney,
and an old boarder, Mr.. Mapleson. who
in his eagerness to help the orphaned
girl, forges papers and makes It appear,
all unknown to Bah, that she Is the
lost heir of a wealthy family. Before
that Bayard Varick comes to live at
Mrs. Tilney's boarding house and he
and Bah become very good friends. 1t
is found that Bah Is not really the
heir and she is forced to become en-
gagged to David Lloyd, heir to the
Beeston fortune The untangling of
her misfortunes are intensely interest
ing.
william P. Carleton as 'Bayard Va
rick" had the sympathy of the au-
dienCe. and Florence Rittenhouse, as
Bah" proved more charming than
ever. Florence Gerald. as the boarding
Frances Williams. as Miss Hultz. Bab's
aunt. Admiration was shown for How
ard Lang. playing the part Of the
boarder at Mrs. Tilney's. ]. Hammond
Daley filled the part as the head of
the Beeston family we'll. and Ralph
RemleY was admirable as his son-in-
law. and Raleight Roberts as his
daughter. Bernard Thornton, Hardie
Meakin. Louise Farnum and all the
supporting cast deserve credit.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
German Insurance Co.
Renounces Fatherland

Representatives Of the American
branch of the Prussian National
insurance Company asked State
Department and Department of
commerce officials here yesterday
AFTERNOON for permission to re-
nounce its German parent.
They said their business has been
greatly affected through the strain
ed relations between Germany and
the United States and that Il In
planned to have the American
branch taken over by an Amert
can corporation.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
CosmOs-VaudevflIe.

The Swartz Brothers company this
week are presenting at the Cosmos The
ater THE Broken Mirror" a laughable
pantomime that is repeating the big sue
cess it had in higher vaudeville. Another
attractive headliner is a scenic spectacle
presenting the famous Rianos, animal
actors.
The bill opens with a slack-wire act
and with Australian boomerangs by the
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
A Few Bottles of S. S. S. Will
Thoroughly Tone Up the Entire
System.

Keeping we'll and in thorough phys
ical trim is simply a matter OF resist
ing disease TO which the system is
subject every day.
You can readily see, therefore, the
importance Of keeping the system in
proper condition, strong and vigorous
and free from all manner of impuri-
ties.
Pure blood is the first essential to
perfect health, for the blood is the
source of all vitality. Keep your
blood absolutely free from all i'm
urpities, and your health is assured.
The rigors OF winter are unusually
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
THE WASHINGTON HERALD TUESDAY MARCH 20. 1917

La Belle Carmen Trio. followed by Ruth
Curtis, a "coon shouter." Billy Grady
and company, in Danny" have little
playlet with q moral that Introduces an
interesting young prtzefghter. Fair
banks and Majors have an offering Of
nut" comedy. Jack Randalrs act Is
notable for its whistling feature, while
the Four Melodious Chaps have a comedy
singing feature.
1.-The Man of Mystery" Vitagraph
feature, with E. H. Sothern and Char
Iotte Ives as the stars, 10 the big picture
attraction shown daily at 1, AS, and 10:l5
D. m. 1t Is supplemented with the
Hearst-Pathe News and cartoon picture
comedy.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Nationa1-.zierfeId FolIie,.v

Woman. wine and song; light, color,
and melody; mirth. beauty. and youth
everything necessary for the delight Of
the senses are offered in abundance in
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Moore. strand-"To save Her SOUL

Moore's strand-"To Save Her SOUL"
ITO Save Her Soul" the photoplay ad-
vertised for showing at the Strand Thea
ter not measuring up to the standard OF
that house Tom Moore substituted in its
stead as the headline attraction Wilfred
Lucas in "A Love Sublime" and 1t met
the entire approval of capacity audiences
all day yesterday.
The story is simple and concerns the
affection of a philanthrophio young man
for a waitress in a cafe. Mr.. Lucas
gives q splendid character study Of the
philanthropic young man and Miss Car
mel Myers acts well as the rebellious lit
tie sweetheart,
This picture will remain the principal
attraction until Tuesday inclusive and on
Wednesday and Thursday Enid Bennett,
Thomas H. Ince's latest star, will hold
the screen in her initial production THE
Princess of The Dark" II Is delight
full little modern fairy story. having for
its central character blind girl who
day dreams" her way through life.
A strikingly original film play entitled
stage Struck" from the pen of Roy
Sommerville and featuring the piquant
little actress, Dorothy Gish, will be
headlined on Friday and Saturday.
Other pictures are shown daily and spe-
cial musical accompaniment are render
ed by the Strand Symphony Orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
Moore. Garden-OIga Petrova.

The STANDING room only sign was in
evidence all day yesterday at Moore's
Garden Theater, where Mime. Petrova
was seen in the initial local showing
of her latest camera success. The Sc
cret of Eve"
The picture shows how In every period
OF the worlds history. men and women
have occupied their minds with the few
cred pursuit after selfish happiness. THE
Secret of Eve" proved to be a vital, alb
sorbing photoplay. full OF daringly sensa-
tional scenes and holding the interest
from start to finish.
THE Secret OF Eve" is unusual; homes
OF wealth are contrasted with humber
dwellings, and the most advanced civil
lization is contrasted with the dawn of
existence. when Father Adam and
Mother Eve learned life's lessons in the
Garden OF Eden.
Nine. Petrova In THE Secret of Eve
will remain on view until Wednesday IN
elusive, and on Thursday, for one day
only, sold at Auction" another vivid
photoplay featuring Lois Meredith, vii.
liam Conkling. Marguerite Nichols and
Frank Mayo. will be shown.
Viola Dana, one OF flmdom's youngest
and most talented stars. will be head
lined on Friday and Saturday In THE
Mortal Sin" The daily program IN.
cludes other first run pictures and spe.
cial musical accomplishments will be rem.
dered by the Garden Symphony Orches.
ira
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21
State Farmers to
Meet at Blacksburg
Next in August

Special - The R.ch@o-d VIZ o'aa)
R}ac&sbarg. Va. Ms-eH 1a-At re-
cen; meeting q the executive commit
ZEE 90 ire Virginia STATE Farmers, in
~t3tGts II was decided 70 ho,5 the next
aar meeting Of that ea3y nj Blacks
gre August Is. Is ara II. 1917. The
dining haN AZ she cc'.e-e a#3f &c opened
to- .he bereht ot .he % VIZ ers and the =
wives and sccom.-,s0s- II re pro-
-.tNd IN the barre -Rs f#- those who
desire thern. TAo satts boarding
houses and priva,n ne.ss II he town
w!N be available &c -Hs visitors ana
arr,e provision VII - made tor all
via attend. Special ssas.Eas = Interest
20 women VII be g~ aes p-e@~ ~ -
- institute