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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
BELASCO,

The much maligned British sense OF
hunor. so frequently portrayed
upon the American stage, usually by
the monocled nobleman with a title
to exchange for American dollars. has
at last come into its own. 1t took a
var of the proportions Of the present
world struggle to bring out many
traits In the Britisher's makeup. II
they had not been shown" AmerI-
cas- would have doubted that a
Bairnsfather could draw the inimit-
able "Alf" cartoons after going over
the top. George Bernard Shaw az
sumed the burden OF making London
laugh while Zeppelins were dropping
dynamite in the streets. His "o'FIa.
herty V. c." Augustus Does His
Bit" and ''4iisaIlisnce." the two latter
produced In Washington last week.
created a new perspective for Ameri-
can theatergoers.
Margaret Angiin. starring in Bill
leted." a three-act comedy. by J.. Ten
nyson Jesse and II. NJ Harwood. last
night brought TO Washington the lat
est, and perhaps the most subtle. Of
contemporary British theatricaIs.
The plot OF "Billeted" is not new
a family quarrel husband leaves. be-
Iievsd to be dead. and then returns
But the setting is different In the
French system OF biIleting the au-
thors have found a fertile field for
satire.
Betty TarRdine. by Margaret Ang-
lin. the wife OF Peter Tarsdine. de-
cides to do her bit" At her coun-
try home she. with Penelope Noon.
Phyllis Birket. take" Colonel Preedy
and Captain RymiIl as war boarders.
Betty has been living under the Euise
Of q widow since the disappearance
OF her husband three years previous.
In Q burst OF enthusiasm Penelope
discloses to the village vicar and his
maiden sister. Emaline LiptrOtt.
Betty's secret.
Always ready TO uphold her posi-
ton as assistant guardian or The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18

In The Voice Of Conscience" the
attraction at Moore's Garden Theater.
the frst four dsys Of the current
week. Francis y. Bushman forsakeS
the flannel shirt and the twn-run
lighting OF the man Of the hills and
appears in the role Of Young banker
released from prison after ser, ing "A
term nnjustly imposed. who assume .
the name and the estate OF n fellow
convict sentenced to longer term
whose mother and sister besOuEht his
presence at home before failing health
should take away the mother. iEno-
ant Of her sons disgrace. Mas
BAyne 10 pictured az the young sis
ter who falls In love with the man
whom she. like everyone else, at first
believes to be her brother. The CO.
stars have seldom had parts SO pcr.
fectly suited to their capabilities.
The story Of THE Voice OF Con
science" 10 one that is prolific i'm
situations that afford opportunity for
brisk action and tense drama. The
scenery is uniformly picturesque and
beauty Of rare sort is disclosed in
the scenes depicting the Halloween
party on the old Southern plantation
and shout the grounds of the won
derfully attractive Dixieland estate.
Mr. Bushmsn is pictured in a dual
role and succeeds in dideTentiatinE
the man impersonated In the story
and the impsrSonator by a display
81 Inimetic art that quite tTanscends
anything he has done for the screen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
Man Believed Dead
In MOrgue at Halifax
Awakes on Third Day

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. IS
After lying Cor two days among
several hundred bodies at the
morgue at Halifax, q gymnasium
Instructor. has sufficiently re-
CAMEL consciousness to inform
visitors that he is not dead. News
OF this startling disclosure has
been brought here by Harry
Rowland, q Toronto man. who was
in the morEue at the time seek
ing to Identify some OF the vic
tins OF the recent explosion OF
the mUnition steamship Mont
Blanc.
The man belieVed-to have been
dead for two days had his face
badly cut and one eye had been
knocked out. His friends failed to
recognize him, and he was placed
alongside the bodies Of many I'M
Identified dead.
He will recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18

wardrooms have Eraphophones and bill
Hard tables. and a weekly motion pic
ture show is given on the decks.
Houe Talent Gets Opportunity.
There is even a theater ship sup
piled. which goes about from vessel
to vessel. It anchors alongside and
the talent Of the visited ship produces
a ereditabIe performance. The theater
ship Is called the Gourka, and its
periodic Visitations are anticipated
feverishIy by the crew of every ship
In the feet.
Perhaps the happiest lot OF any
aboard the ships Of the grand fieet
are the mIdshipmen. They have all
the energy and pentup enthusiasm Of
boys in preparatory school, and when
they begin to enjoy themselves in
their "gunroom" the racket can be
heard in every nook and Granny Of
the ship. They take q stranger into
their midst with q straight.forward-
ness that is touching. and they sing
their songs in A'manner TO bring up
memories OF college fraternity houses
and prep school dorms.
The same cheeriness that pervades
the mess halls Is to be found in the
captains quarters, where in bright
comfort the skipper reads his booka,
arranges his program of work for the
men, and has his being in peaceful
seelusion. There is something clean
and wholesome and desirable about
the life of the feet, and records show
that few men who have entered into
the work have ever died OF melan-
choiia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
You're LaIe," Pershing
Tells Tan Chaufeuss;
80 Are YOu," Her Reply

LONDON, Dec 1S-GeneraI
Pershlng was In a hurry. He had
ordered a taxi for 0 o'clock. The
hour had arrived, but the car had
not. He sat waiting, watch in
hand; and three minutes later the
automobile drew up at the door.
you're three minutes late.-
said the general to his girl
ehauffeuse, as h. jumped.
You're three years late" she
retoFted, sliDpolng the lever into
hrst speed, .,s.., .-
History-as IL has developed this
story of Perxhing's visit to Lon
donE-fails to record the American
generals reply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18

From long experience Washington
has learned to, expect much from a
theatrical offering in which the
names OF Charles Frohmap and Ethel
barrymore are associated. AS a re-
suit a near-eapacity audience at the
New National last night greeted the
initial appearance OF Tho Lady OF
the Cammelias," q modernized YER
sion OF the Dumas play accredited 20
Edward Sheldon, markedly different
from the familiar original
That the expectations were more
than realized Is perhaps expressing
II mildly for the performance was
thoroughly delightful. The Camille
that Miss Barrymore portrays has all
of the charm of youth and fire, with
a touch OF ingenuousness that from
the first disArmed criticism. There is
repression in the highly emotional
scenes that Is most effective, and
the unaffected simplicity with which
she portrayed the fading OF the Ca
mellia brought unexpected tears, an
unconscious tribute to her real ar
tistry.
Considerable liberties have been
taken with the original but the audi
ence had no fault TO find. The en-
vironment is in 4 setting OF the time
when Dumas completed his classic
and the characters go through the
four acts in the quaint costumes Of
the period. The play opens with a
prologue showing the auction of Ca
miles personal effects, is carried
through four acts, and ends with a
brief epiloEue.
The production is deliberately set
with excellent lighting effects, and
Miss Barrymore - surrounded with
a remarkable cast. Conway Tearle,
so well and favorable known here,
gives q most effective characterize
ton OF Armand Duval. There is no
highly colored acting, but the same
repression noticeable throughout
marks his portrayal Rose CoEhlan
Is just what the American public has
learned to expect Of her as Nine.
Prudence. Percy Marmont gives. a
forceful picture OF Rene De Narville,
Maxwell Ryder ia the St Gaudens,
Charles Garry Is Convincing as Ar
mand's father, Charles F. CouEhlan
gave pleasing Interpretation of the role
OF GustaYe. Leonard Nude Is the
Castor, Mary Hampton Is the Mamie
and the other roles arc likewise in
very capable hands.
Judging from its reception last night
this Lady OF the Camelias" met
with the thorough approval not only
Of the older generation with their
memories OF other great Camilles.
but with the younger ones to whom
the former great ones were but ira
ditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
BRITISH SAILORS
LEAD GAY LIFE
ON GRAND FLEET

LONDON. Dee. Is.-The British navy
is no place for a pessimist. There are
probably more smiles to be seen on
the faces OF the men who make their
homes on British war vessels than are
to be found among any similar group
Of men in the world. This is eSpeci-
ally true OF the grand fleet, where
the continual routine OF the last three
years Nigh, have been expected to
develop some degree OF depression. but
which. on the contrary, has brought
together a great community OF
healthy, happy, wholesome men.
1t was the privilege Of the Suns
correspondent to live for several days
aboard his majesty's battle cruiser
and to enter into the life and
spirit OF the men aboard this great
fighting machine. Most OF those who
make their home in the wardFoom had
been stationed aboard the ship for
two years. some Of them for q much
longer period, and in the whole lot
there was not one case OF the "blusS."
not one "wet blanket From the
bridge to the stokshold there WAS
nothing but contentment and willing
ness serve unCOmplAlulnEly NithoIN
the slightest trace 81 bitterness OF re-
greet over the sacrifice made for the
cause.
Fleet Makes Thrilling siEht.
There is nothing particularly thrilling
about going aboard 4 battle cruiser in
the darkness Of early evening. but 10
awaken In a comfortably furnished
cabin. formerly the quarters Of an sd-
niral. and 10 look through the portfolio
upon long INES OF enormous gray ships
riding at anchor upon q haT0or Eiisten-
ing in the sunlight is sufficient to give
the thrill OF lifetime.
Something in the atmosphere Of the
northern country where the Crand feet
has its home gives health with every
breath. On the surrounding snores OF
the harbor the Vikings Of Old spent their
winters and accumulated the strength
that made them the terror Of their enc
mics. and on the same shores almost
every day may be seen the officers and
men Of the feet taking their exercise
Parties OF men in running clothes dash
from small boats and play at hare and
hounds with the same vim as they did
in the early days OF their youth. 9th
ers play golf on a course laid out over
the peat bogs and enjoy Il as much as
IL they were driving the ball over the
finest Rreensward in the kingdom
Among the battleships are the usual
comforts Of a well ordered home. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
INCFI ".

n DAY At Shcrry's." as presented
a. the Lyrcum Theator this week.
proved one Of the best shows sccn
ms season at the popular PennSyl-
vanis avenue playhouse.
Gus Mortimer and George Slocum
are the feature comedians. and with
the assistance uf capable chorus
OF burlesquers. they keep the show
moving every minute. The attrac-
non Is IN two acts and eight scenes.
during which numerous popular songs
ana unique specialties are introduced.
MISS Virginia Wilson, the prims
Gonna "aptivated the audience by
n n1 MelI-trained voice and exception
ally good acting.
The Ten Nights in a BARRON"
scene gave all the principals q good
opportunity to display their ability.
IArE" chorus is not the least OF
IN" attractions OF this weeks show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
STRAND.

"Alimony." the feature OF the
photoplay bill at Moore's Strand
Theater the first four days OF this
week, is an unusually interesting
one. The story is dramatic. the cast
excellent, and the photography won
derfuL
The plot is one Of admirable direct.
ness that depicts authorItatively the
abuses that are pTacticed in the d.
vorce courts, and the lengths to which
some inscriptions women. aided by
lawyers OF the same type. will so. The
picture which the silent drama draws
OF the marital difficulties OF the very
rich is not one taken entirely from
the unpleasant viewpoint OF the
pessimist. There is emphasized even
more the inspiring hopefuIness and
unqusStionahle optimism of the true
little wife whose trust in her hus-
band could not be shaken by the
scheming woman who was willing
to go to any extreme to mar the
happiness OF the man whose love she
could not win after her own divorce
had been granted on a wholly ficti-
tious charge. The conflict between
these two types OF metropolitan wo-
manhood furnishes the cruN Of an
enErossing film drama. with a most
salutary lesson appended.
In the principal roles Lois Wilson.
Josephine Whittell and George Fish
er offer characteriEations that leave
little to be desired
"Alimony" is followed at each per-
formance by the news pictorial and
Frauds and Free Lunch" a comedy.
During the last three days of the
week Theda Bara will be screened in
The Rose OF Blood" a Russian sub
Ject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
WAS LABELED WRONG.

A. professor OF Princeton. who has
taken much interest in the woman
suffrage movement was persuaded
to carry a banner in a parade held
in Washington.
His wife observeu him marching
with a detected sir. and carrying his
banner so-that It hung Imply on its
standard, and later she FepFoved him
for not making a. better appearance.
Why didn't you march like some
bos (. and let the people see your
banuerF' she asked -
"Dearie," sighed the professor, did
you see what was son that banner?
II read. Tiny man can vote. Why
can't II"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
GRAND trunk EXPRESS
CRASHES INTO FREIGHT

HAMILTON Ontario. DEC. 18th,
sast-bound chicaso-New York exUresi
on the Grand Trunk railroad, due herr
AZ 1880 this morning ran Into
freight train At Stoney Creek.
The superintendents office today,
although admitting lack Of partieu.
lars, stated there were no passenger,
killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18


Buster Brown is at Polls Theater
this week with few new resolutions
which are promptly seconded by Tige
and submitted by the two conspira-
tors.
The undivided opinion OF the larse
opening night audience seemed to be
that Buster and TiEe themselves are
enough to provide an enjoyable even
ing. but along with them are Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown, Gladys. the cook, and
a number of others. not forgetting
Busters maiden aunt, whose unde-
sirable visit provides young Brown
many a chance to get into mischief,
and. incidentally. to pick up a little
change with which to buy extra dog
biscuits for TiEe.
An unusually attractive chorus Is
a feature of the performance. A mum.
Der OF catchy songs, In which all the
principals. including Buster, partici.
pate. are on the program.
Master Gabriel was warmly ap-
plauded for his clever work in the
role OF Buster. Edward Lamar made
a good dog, although by obeying Bus
ter's orders he was at times very bad.
Edgar BiNley furnished a wealth Of
comedy in half a dozen parts, and
sang a number OF songs which he was
forced to repeat. A patriotic parody.
entitled Then I'll Come Back to
YOU" threatened TO interfere with the
rest OF the show while Bixley sang
numerous additional verses.
Rose Kessner, as the aunt, sang and
danced amid hearty applause. John
i: o'Reilly and Vida Perrin appeared
as Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, and Rosie
Crouch as the cook.
h. r. KEITH's.
Russian dances full OF grace and
reminiscent OF the Ballet Russo share
first hOnors at Keith's this week with
condensed musical comedy, which
makes up en- life and sparkle what Is
lacking in length. President and Mrs.
Wilson. accompanied by Colonel
House. were in the audience which
saw the opening last night.
Nlasta Maslova, aided by Ksheshin-
sky and Angelo Romeo give the in
depreciation OF Russian dances. Rang
ing from the wistful hsrmonies Of
Tschsikowsky's "Adagio Romantidus"
TO the viriIe and savage Cossack
dance, the performance was all that
could be desired. and gave Washing
ton lovers OF classic dancing a new
insight INTO lhe WONDERFUL RUSSIAN
art.
THE Naughty Princess is the title
OF the tabloid musical comedy, in
which Mabel BILLY" Rogers and
Earle :. Dewey furnish a bunch Of
laughs. Esther Jarrett and Donald
Dunn help add to the tuneful affects.
Quantity beautiful as one Of the
chrysanthemums OF her own Nippon.
the tiny Japanese prima donna, Ha-
ruko Onuki. quite won the hearts OF
her audience with her well-rendered
series Of American songs. Her voice
is Of real operate "alibey.
As postgraduate Of the Nut Col
lcEe. Keuncy and Hollis achieved h. sh
marks
His Reel Trouble Is a realistic
little sketch Of real marital diff
cultics complicated by the movies.
The distinctive personality OF Janet
Adair' and her amusing and human
songs make her act stand out strong
~. Mcmahon. Diamond and Chap
low are n very young and equAIy
clever trio who dance with amazing
energy and grace. Their Rag Doil'
number is "A real novelty.
Especial interest attaches to the
Hearst Pathc pictorial this week as
II includes pictures Of the Halifax
disaster.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18

heretofore. Miss Bayne is charming
In role that Is perfectly suited to
her many taler.
n funny Kat INNER Kids ami
mated cartoon ami Re news pictorial
complete the bill. The last three
days Of the week will bring Margarita
Fischer to the screen at the Garden
a. the pictured star OF Miss Jackie
of the Army"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18

row and Thursday. Pauline Frederick
In sThe Hungry Heart. Friday and
Saturday, Mary Picl<ford in THE Lit
tie Princess"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-18
kNICkERRoCkER

~ IN" Secret OF the Storm CUun,
~ hrst-time-shown picture
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
BROKEN DOWN
 IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How $ Worth of Pinkham's Compound
 Made Her We'll,
Lima; Ohio. o.-"I was all broken down nhealth from displacement. One of my

lady friends came to see me and she ad- vised me to con- mence taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and to use Lydia E. Pinkham's s Sanative Wash. began talk ing your remedies and took S5. .00worth
 and in two months VuaS a well y1,o,,co
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22

the rank of brieadier general with the post of surgeaon general.
 General Barnes was in Washington on the night of the assassination of President Lincoln, and he was the first physician who was called to the presidents bedside. While there the news was received that MI. Seward also had been assasSinated, and Gen eral Barnes went to the house of the secretary to find the report untrue.
 Sixteen years later General Barnes attended another president on his deathbed who was the victim of an as sassin's bullet. As a member of the consulting medical board he attended President Garfield through his long period of suffering after the shooting by Guiteau.
 After Az years of service General Barnes was placed on the retired list in 1882, and early in April, the fol- lowing year, he died in Philadelphia. He had been made an honorary mem Der of the royal medical societies of London, Paris and Moscow, and was a trustee of the Peabody educational fund.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
SERB PRISONERS
 DIE BY HUNDREDS IN AUSTRIAN CAMPS
Reuter- Correspondent Tells Graphic Story of Starv-
 ing of Captured Men.
Correspondence Associated Press)

Correspondence Associated Press)
 Saloniki, Greece, June 30.-Private reports received here state that many thousands of Serbian civilian and sol dier prisoners in Austrian-Hungary have perished from typhoid fever, oth- CT diseases or famine in theconcen- tration camps or while laboring be- according to a Reuter- correspondent. He quotes "a person of position who has closely fololwed the lives of Ser bian prisoners" as asserting:
 "At the concentration camp of Mat thausen in Hungary 12,000 prisoners died of typhoid fever and other con- tagious illnesses. At Nazymager be- tween 10000 and 12,000 succumbed from the same causes, while at Heines- gruene in Bohemia there only remain a few thousand survivors who are sui fering from tubeculosis.
 "The largest number of prisoners, interned at Cachack, exceed 10000 and for the center of the labor supply for the Italian front. Every fortnight special train brings back from the Italian front exhausted or wounded Serbian laborers and returns with fresh contingents. In the course of the last six months over 10000 Ser bians died in this locality alone.
 ,,"When taken from fatigue duty the men rush like famished beasts to the refuse heap and ravenously seize bones and other scraps of food with which to satisfy their hunger. The unfortunate prisoners are frightfully emaciated from prolonged famine. are clad in rags, and wander about like ghosts"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
Brand New Way to
 Remove Hairy Growths
(Actually Removes Roots and AID

(Actually Removes Roots and AID
 The vexed question of how to com pletely banish superfluous hair has been solved at last! By means of the new phelactine process, the hairs en- tire, roots and all come out before your very eyes-easily, harmlessly, "quicll as wink" It is so different from the depilatory, electrical and shaving methods, you simply must try it to fully appreciate it's remarkable advantages.
 Phelactine is perfectly colorless, non-irritating, non-poisonous-a child could eat without the least injury. It leaves the skin so soft, smooth and hairless, no one could tell you ever had a moustache or other hairy growth If you will procure a stick of phelac tine and follow the simple instruc- tions, you will certainly be astonished and delighted with the result-or druggist will refund the price upon request-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
OF SURGEON GENERAL
 0F UNION ARMY
Dr. Joseph K. Barnes Man Who Established Present
 Army Hospital Service.

Washington, July 21.-In view of
 the present war and raising of the
 great national army for service abroad it is not without interest to recall
 that today is the centenary of the
 birth of Gen. Joseph K. Barnes, who
 cared for the health of the Union arm-
 ies during the latter period of the civ
 il war and was responsible for the Ireal organization of the medical de
 partment of the United States army
 When Dr. Barnes was called to sue ceed Dr. Hammond as surgeon gener- al of the army in September, 1863, it
 was critical period of the civil war
 The responsibilities of the post that he assumed were enormous, but un- der his management the medical de- partment soon attained a degree of eff ficiency and discipline which before that had been unknown.
 The army medical museum and the library of the surgeon generals of flee were established mainly through his influence, and the medical and surgical history of the war was com piled.
 Dr. Barnes had had varied experi- ence as a surgeon in the army fol
 many years before the civil war. In his youth, after attending school in Massachusetts, his ambition was to pass through Harvard, but illhealth prevented him from graduating. He began his medical studies later on with Surgeon General Harris of the United States Navy, and was grad uated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at the age of 21.
 For two years he practiced in Phil
 adelphia. the city of his birth, and
 then at 23 he was assigned to duty at West Point as assistant surgeon, Unit
 ed States army. Subsequently he was transferred to Florida, and served for two years with General Harney's
 Seminole expedition. For four years he was at Fort Jessup, Louisiana, and
 in the Mexican war he was attached to a cavalry brigade.
 He returned to West Point, where he remained for several years. The outbreak of the civil war found him in Oregon, and he was hurried to Wash ington where he was assigned to duty in the office of the surgeon general. He was made medical inspector in two years, and soon after received