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The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
N.t,ou.,-sRambIer Rose.-

Brilliant with color, buoyant with
music, and bubbllng with run. tne
Rambler Rose the newest OF mu-
sical comedies. came to the National
Theater last night with only Few
persormances at Atlantic City last
week 10 keep the occasion from be-
ing a regular premiere. There was an
enormous audience. alive with en-
thusiastic khaki. Repeated encores
we're the rule OF the evening and
after the second act the two stars,
lula Sanderson and Joseph Cav
thorn. were recalled over and over
again by vigorous applause
Julia Sandersons enticing beauty
and fresh young soprano voice are
the mainstay OF the piece and she Is
a busy little body. taking part in no
less than seven OF the musical num-
bers. OF her songs, Rambler Rose. ="
asSunfle a Little" and the ''Gipsy
Song will prove most popular.
Joseph Cawthorn is provided with
lines as rich in humor as those OF
any musical comedy part that mem
ory recalls. As Joseph Guppy, a per-
sistent suitor for the hand Of the
dainty Rose, his wel-known talent as
an easy and natural comedian is ad-
mirably applied. The best of his
songs Is a -recitatfve'' with words
and music by Irving Berlin, called
Poor Little Rich Girls Dog" An
other Interpolation OF the same sort,
not named on the program, but hav-
ing 70 do with a Jealous wife with
a bundle Of nerves. is not up TO par,
though well enough received last
night
A broadly farcIcal scene in the sec
ond act, in which Guppy, posing as
a sculptor, makes a bust of Bra
lillian millionaire, Is one OF the run
niest bits in q long while Harry b.
Smiths book throughout Is beyond
his usual standard Of cleverness.
Victor Jacobs music, though not
strikingly original in the matter OF
melody, is bright and snappy and de-
licfously orchestrated and inctudes
some ensembles Of notable power and
beauty.
The story is about Rose, who wants
10 ramble. and so runs away form
an English boarding school to the
Paris studio Of the artist whom she
loves. She conquers the artists IN
difference by a pretended Irritation
with the sculptor Marcel, who is IN
terested because he has a bet up
that the artist will marry within a
year.
Ada Meade, a vivacious and Vigor-
Gus beauty, has much TO do as An
Esls, an actress. Thomas Conkey
sings well as Gerald, the artist. Stew
art Baird is good as the sculptor and
George z. Mack is excellent in the
original and Iudicrous role Of the
amorous Brazilian.
The settings are handsome, the one
for the second act representing a
studio in Paris, being particularly
interesting and well received.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04

ing the brief time that Is left of
the park season. the attendance of
the last few days having been the
largest of the summer.
Yesterday celebrants Of Labor
Day had full swing and from early
morning until nearly midnight they
kept things humming. During the
day hundreds of picnic parties
thronged the grounds and in the
afternoon their numbers were
swelled by the kiddies who took
possession of the Fairgrounds, car
rousel and midway.
But the real rush came last night.
In the early evening the cars be-
gan to carry full loads and from
then on they poured steady
| stream of pleasure-seekers into the
park. until the crowd ran far up
| into the thousands. Just as soon
as the special free showing of mo-
tion pictures was over the rush on
the amusements began.
The big pavilion floor was taxed
to care for the hundreds OF couples.
In the midway grown-ups and
| youngsters mingled and romped
over the slides. roulette wheel and
frefiy. while the derby racer and
gravity both had a line waiting all
| the evening.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Third Prize-$1 Letter.

Shopping Editor, Washington Herald:
Dear Sir-HaVing an engagement in the city |
thousnt before going in would look over the
paper and see If there were any specials" My
eye caught an sd for hannelette gowns marked
at the ridiculously low price Of a cents. l cut
out the ad and when through with nv other
engagements | went to look at them. To my
surprise, L found gowns, the quality Of which
you could not ordinarily purchase for less than
IS cents. and l doubt IL they could be bought
this winter for less than 81 As was in need
Of hannelette gowns, I purchased three, a saving
at the very least OF "a cents ! also purchased
In the same department a little school dress
made OF Anderson gingham for 80 cents. on
which / also saved considerable, being a special
for that day only Were It not for the daily
Herald We out-of-town people would never learn
Of these bargains. To ~'men are wise who adj
vcrtise,'' would add, Men are wise who read
what they advertise"
Yours respectfully,
MRS. NJ. A. WALTON.
Hvattsyiile Md
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First Prize-S5 Letter.

Glen Echo. Nd. Aug. .. 1917.
The Shouping Editor The Herald:
Dear sir-Herewith a slip representing a real
saving to me.
with her departure tbut not connected there
with, as far we knOw) my wife discovered a
shortage Of kitchen hand towels. She commits
stoned me 10 replenish same. Yesterday. In one
Of the department stores, ] saw some towels Of
the kind wanted for l2iz cents each. Being
fond Of bargains. l examined them carefully,
but purchased none remembering The Herald's
Shopping Contest. Today read in The Herald
q lZa-eent towels being sold at the rate Of
eleven for one dollar. Upon examination. these
proved TO be the equal OF the towels had eX-
smlned yesterday. 90 ] purchased them, thereby
saving Sls cents-enough for another months
subscription. As wen as a good cigar to entertain
ne while look for more bargains.
Yours very truly.
L. z. MORGAN.
Glen Erho Ma
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Fourth Prize-S1 Letter.
R. F. D. ,. Del Ray. Va.
August .. 1917

R. p. D. ,. Del Ray. Va.
August ., 1917.
shopping Editor. Washington Herald:
Dear sn-Monday was wash day with me, and
! got all my clothes in by Monday AFTERNOON. I
don't mind the washing one-half a. much as
DO the ironing. I woke up Tuesday morning.
dreading the day before me on account of the
pig ironing / had to do; anyone who does iron
ing knows how it wears you out to stand over a
not nre and iron. After breakfast, as is my
naoit; was looking through my Herald and |
iound advertised at a reduction the very thing
needed. The had advertised a {, elee.
inc IRON for $50, so I sent my husband and
ne got me one. l got through with my ironing
IN less than half the time. and instead Of feel
ING tired and worn. after my ironing, as 1
usislly do, felt as fresh as when started I
I'm now look forward TO ironing days instead
Of dreading them. Yours sincerely.
MRS. A. GJASSdAN.
. r. r. D. s. DeI RAJ Va
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Moore,s Garden-OIga Petrova.

Nine. Petrova, whose beauty and
talent has won her wide renown
in the field of motion pictures. was
the particular star of an all-round
good program at Moore's Garden
Theater, where she drew large
crowds all day yesterday in her
latest success, ITO the Death" II
is a colorful story of the South
land, of historic Corsica Against
the vastly picturesque scenery OF
this country is acted a story Of
dramatic fire. Blanca sylvia is the
sole support of her sister Rosa and
when she goes to Paris to make the
most OF her talents as an artist,
poor little Rosa comes to grief. Re-
turning Blanca swears over the
girls dead body to follow her sis
ter's betrayer ITO the Death" The
true culprit is a scoundrelly Secret
Service agent. He casts the blame
upon another. the man Blanca
loves. But true to her race she
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n. r. keitb,,-yaudevIIIe.

It's hard to pick fayorites at B. +.
Keith's this week, for the bill sur
passes anything that patrons OF vaude-
Vile have seen SO far this summer.
AS headline acts. the prize must be
divided between THE Cherry Tree,
with Harry Green and players, a
one-act playlet based somewhat on
the lines of the recent popular play,
Nothing But Truth" and Joan Saw
yer. the Waltz Queen, who, with her
dancing partner, George Harcourt,
interpreted modern waltz music in a
manner most delightful. Miss Saw
yer. however. should not try to sing.
Patriotism runs high toward the
finale of what is a purely nonsense act
wild rawlings OF l9l7," given by Jim
n1ie Lucas and company. The final
song features a veteran" of 1864, who
stands attention, and sings from the
audience a rearrangement of the
words OF the wartime fayorite, "a
Long, Long Time" This act stopped
the show.
For a novelty comedy acrobatic act
Jack Alfred and company take the
front rank. Cecil Cunningham, a
countrywide favorite, stars in an ex-
elusive song repertoire. Her final song
given while each member of the or
chestra Is playing q different tune. and
yet is in harmony with the rest, is
one Of the top-notch musical offerings
OF the bill.
II. Stewart Gerhart and Florence
McNally, in Dance Fantasies" pro-
duced by Jack Kennedy. begin the hill
with classic and novelty dances. As
a whistler and imitator of birdlife,
Frank Stafford and company, with his
trained setter "Rox." delighted the
audiences that Labor Day packed
three houses to overfiowing. Alexan-
der. O'Neill and Sexton. black-faced
singers and dancers drew several en-
cores. The Hearst-Pathe News Pic
torial, showing current events in mo-
ton pictures, concludes the bill.
AS bit Of personal adYice-don't
miss Keith's this week. The bill is
real.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
MISUSE RED CROSS EMBLEM.

Misuse OF the Red Cross emblem
for commercial purposes has led to
warning by that organization
against any further such practice,
II was announced yesterday.
1t Is unlawful for unauthorized
persons or organizations to use the
emblem, and the Red Cross officers
urge that it be treated in this re-
spect as is the American nag.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Casino-'Purity.'

One of the largest crowds OF the
season turned out last night to wit
ness the production OF the famous
photoplay. Purity" at the Casino
Theater.
Miss Audrey Munson. the beautiful
artists model takes the leading part
in this play in which an ailegory Is
picturized. AS Purity" Miss Nun
son is seen in a number Of 'harac-
teristic poses which show her to be
one OF the most perfectly formed wo-
men OF the world.
The picture was filmed for the most
part in Southern California, and the
pretty scenery of that semitropical
country furnishes a fine setting for
the unfolding OF an interesting story.
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Again a Man Beats the
Women at Their Own Game
"Mere" Man Takes First Prize of $5-Othe
Three Prizes Fell to Women in Last
Weeks Shopping Contest

Personally l hnd Il too much bother to ant
last nights paper and look for bargains.
purchased a supply Of Pee Chez" and say
thank you to the morning Herald.
Respectfully,
1913 Park road
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Second Prize-S3 Letter.
1913 Park Road.
August 81, 1917.

1913 Park Road.
August 81, 1917.
shopping Editor:
Dear sir-Here have been paving 25 cent
for Pee Chez the best white Kid cleaner foi
shoes, all summer and this morning found Il
advertised in The Herald for 10 cents. / an
sure that II the stores would put more Of Their
saserussments in The Herald they would get
ssss s ssss ssssa.: ;s.,ssseszS: Z <: No.. z &c sud,
rss< n Hs' a and What - as %
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HeraldS Shopping Corner g3SsssEEszSSN
Time Yet to Enter,

1t is not to late by any means
to enter the shopping contest for
this week, as letters will be ac-
cepted from contestants in this
office up to 4 p. m. Saturday,
September 8. 1917 Including all mail
bearing postmark not later than
noon of that date).
All that you have to do is to
save your sales slips on any of
the items you buy from the hun
dreds of items that you find ad-
vertised in todays Herald, or any
other issue of The Herald this week.
In any case where the store does
not issue sales slips Just ring the
item in the ad and send 1t along
with your letter.
Both Save Money and Win Prize.
II several sales items appear on
the same sales slip, ring the one
that, in your mind, represents the
best bargain that you bought, and
mail it to the Shopping Editor of
The Herald, accompanied by let
ter mot to exceed $50 words) tell
ing why this bargain appealed to
your needs as the best buying op-
portunity for you on that particular
day.
Cash Prizes to winners.
The following cash prizes will be
awarded to the four contestants
whose letters appear best to the
Shopping Editor in this order:
First prize for hest letter, $500
Second prize next i" $500
Third prize next s1.00
Fourth prize next" sI.OO
How to Write Letter.
The way in which your letter
impresses the Shopping Editor as
to the value of the article received
for the money spent will count most.
Neatness and phraseology are but
secondary considerations.
The size of the article pur-
chased and the amount of the prize
will not figure in making the prize
awards. The purchaser of a paper
of pins stands the same chance of
winning on this score as the pur-
chaeer Of q piano or an automobils-
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
First Night at TheaterS

]. Lane, as Despair and Poverty;
Fraser Coulter. as Wealth." William
Belts. as the "Grouch;" Marion
Holcombe. as Degradation Georgs
T. Mech, as "Makeshift" ana
"Crime;" John Todd. as Work ana
Ambition" and May McManus. as
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Glen Echa Park

Patrons OF Glen Echo park are
evidently determined to overlook no
opportunity to visit the resort dur
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Moore. strand-aon Tr,oy..


"On Trial" the First National Ex-
hibitors' Circuits first offering pictur-
Ing Sidney Ainsworth, Barbara Casle-
ton, and James Young In the leading
roles. drew large crowds to Moores 8
Strand Theater all day yesterday.
From the pen Of Elmer Reitzenstein.
"On Trial. holds the records OF being
the most intensely dramatic stage pro-
duction In years. Its plot concerns a
husbands efforts to save the good
name Of his wife after he has killed
the man. who has invaded their home
The husbands silence would seem to
Indicate that robbery was the motive,
but his attorney through adroit ques-
tionlng OF the wife when on the stand
unearths the real cause of the murder.
Under his cross-examination she
breaks down and tearfully reveals her
miserable story. Then in quick sue
cession follow many gripping and alb
sorbingly interesting scenes culminat-
ing in the acquittsl OF the husband
and the conviction Of the real culprit.
Exactly as 1t was acted on the stage
has "On Trial" been filmed. Un-
hampered by the limited opportunities
offered by the region behind the foot
lights, the perturbation Is an even
greater hit than the drama. Sidney
Ainsworth gives a fine virile charac-
terization of the loyal husband. Bar
bara Castleton plays with excellent
restraint the role of the suffering wife.
and James Young gives good work
as the snug complacent villain. and
little Mary McAlllster acts the role OF
the little daughter in a thoroughly
material manner.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04

must keep her vow ana she plunges
the dagger in his breast. BY a mi-
racle all ends happily In the drama.
little Rosa Is avenged and Blanca
nnds her happiness In the lover she
has mistrusted.
TO the Death" provides Nine.
Petrova with a role calculated to
tax her versatility to the limit and
she gives a most satisfying char
acterization. Others in the we'll
balanced cast include Mahlon Ham
ilton, Violet Reed. Wyndham Stand
ing. Evelyn Brent and Henry
Leona.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
S1.50 40-inch Black Silk
and Wool Poplin, Sl.l9

Full 40 inches wide, pure silk
and wool. lustrous crow black.
We have only a limited guam
tity. Be quick: Sl50 value,
yard, S1.l9.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04
Envelope Chenise,
99c Each

Envelope Chemise. made OF fine
quality nainsook, yoke prettily
trimmed with dainty laces and
fine embroidery.
Drawers made of good quality
muslin or cambric; open or clos
ed, straight or circular models.
embroidery and lace trim S06
med. Special at. WV
Third Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04

Covered with Tapestry. Dan
a yard. We've just recei
prominent decorator, from
of these are worth from s
Note-Extra large pieces, /
The Washington herald., 1917-09-04

56-inch Black Taffeta. in a soft,
all-pure silk quality; strong
and durable. Black Taffeta will
be very popular for fall wear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Baseball World Wonders What
Connie Mack Will Do This Year

Mack does decide to place these play
ers on the auction block, the bidding
will be fast and furious, and It is an
other safe bet that Scnang and Bush
will figure in some fine baseball for
other baseball clubs, II they escape
from the organization that has sue
eeeded the old Athletics.
Rival club-owners in the American
League have been bit disgruntled
over Mack's method of making base
ball team. They have played TO hands
full in nearly every city in the coun-
try. If he starts now to wreck what
he has left there will be still further
expressions Of annoyance.
Mack gets the benefit Of good base
ball teams and then sends in return
a college baseball nine to play a high
class major league outfit. His team is
Just beginning to show the effect Of
long association major league base
ball, and It would appear extremely
unwise to defy the public by breaking
off the two arms that have done so
much 70 hold what respect the Ath-
letics formerly commanded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15

Bill Workman did well during the last
few months last summer He came
from Kansas City with a great rep.
but his hitting was minus. The 9th
ers are Frank Murphy, a semi-pro.. OF
Joliet, ILL.,; Arthur Shay. a Boston sand
lotter, and Harry Wolfe, drafted from
Duluth.
Charlie Deal. who played third base
for the Braves in 1914. later Hopping
TO the Feds. may be given a regular
berth at his old position. Another pos
sibility for this Job Is Herb Hunter,
obtained from tho Giants In the Zim-
norman trade. Rollle Zeider will take
care Of tho utility role.
Mitchell has a wealth OF outheld
material. Cy Williams, the elongated
star, will be seen again In centre
field. Leslie Mann Is the strongest
candidate for left field. Max Flax, a
holdover from the Feds, will be an
other outfield candidate. Harry VOL
ter, once OF the New York Yankees,
will get trial. other outheld candi-
dates are jacobson. obtained IN the
lim deal; Muesel, drafted from Birm-
ingham; Smith from Omaha and
Schick, a Chicago semi-pro.
Mitchell will have fifteen men from
which TO select pitching stan. He
has four left handlers. including Jim
Vaughn and Gene Packard, veterans OF
last year Bill McTlguo. purchased
from Toronto. and Reuther, drafted
from Spokane. Among his right hand
ers are Claude Hendrix and Mike
Prendergast, veterans; Aldridge Daw-
son and Carter. Of the indianapolis
American Club Association; Phil Dou-
glas, recalled from st. Paul Ehrhardt
bought from Moline; Scott Perry, from
Atlanta. Tom Seaton, a veteran re
leased last year to indianapolis; Pete
Standridge. recalled from Los Angeles
and AL Demaree. recently Of Philadel
phia.
Jimmy Sheckard. old Cub, will be
carried as an assistant 20 Mitchell II,
/ will drill the outer gardeners.
Chick Evans. open and national
amateur golf champion, will accom-
] nany the team 10 Pasadena. presiden
| Weeghman Is a staunoh advocate o.
golf as a developer for the batting eye
and Evans will drill the athletes OF
the links.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Y. NJ II. A. BASKETBALL.

The Y. NJ. II. A. quintet will play
the Artillery Fuse five tonight in Sam
Reissman Hall. The Fuse boys are
newcomers in tho basketball field. but
they have several stars in their line
up. sam Landenberger, who comes
here with a rep" from Philadelphia;
Rice. a product OF New York State.
and Davis, Of local fame, are some OF
the stellar material who will line up
against the "Y' FirstE.
The usual Y. N. II. A. lineup will
be on hand; A. Topkls. "Chalk" Elan
ger, GOOSE" Gluckman, forwards;
Dutch" Topkis, center, and Slansky,
DOC" Greenstein and Nuts" Tollin,
guards. The "Y" team has had lay
of OF week. but should easily get
back to their old form and make a
good showing against the newcom-
ers.
In the preliminary game the speedy
Y. NJ. II. A. Seconds will meet th'
strong Chesrook Third team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
THE EVENING JOURNALS DAILY PAGE OF SPORTS
IN WILMINGTON BY
Future of 1917 Cubs
is Up TO Fred Mitchell

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.--what the Cubs
will amount to in 1917 is pretty we'll
up to Fred Mitchell. tho new manager.
Joe Tinker took the confined Chi
cago Feds and the old Cubs in 1916
and all the critics placed his team
l-z-S. They were lucky TO finish in
the league. Catcher Archer developed
Fragile digits and was OF little use,
The old pitchers had dead wings and
good many OF the players seemed
dead from the neck up. Joe had a
tough Job and finally gave Il up.
The Cubs will leave for their train
ing camp az Pasadena, Cal, next Tues
day. Several weeks will be spent con-
ditioning at this resort, which is the
winter home Of William Wrigley, part
owner OF the club
Mitchell is credited with a great
deal OF the success attained by George
Stallings with the Boston Braves. but
the most enthusiastic follower OF the
CLUB knows no faces a Herculean task.
The Cubs this season should be a
great Improvement over last season,
for In Mitchell I have one OF the most
able leaders in the country" said
President Weeghman today. "He is
very progressive and constructive and
knows how TO handle the players.
With the addition OF Al Demaree and
few youngsters the pitching stan
will shape up TO be one Of the best
In the country.
Although I do not wish to predict
a pennant, I believe the Cubs will be
In the fight all the way and finish In
the first division"
One OF the greatest problems for
Mitchell will be his catching stan.
Archer is slipping. Art Wilson. OF
Federal League fame. had a poor time
last season, but may come back. Row
dy Elliot, the pudgy youngster from
tho coast league. showed up we'll last
season, and many pin faith on him 70
become a first string catcher Bill
Billhoefer. obtained from Milwaukee
in the draft, is hailed as a second Ray
Schalk.
The slump OF Vic Safer. at FIRST. is
believed by many to have been only
temporary. Fred Mollwitz and I'D
ward MoGinnis, the latter from the
sand lots OF Boston, are candidates for
Saier's Job.
Larry Doyle's case is causing local
/ fans much worry. The custodian OF
the keystone sack broke his leg soor
after he came here. steve Yerkes will
be Doyle's understudy.
Mitchell has four youngsters whit
will try to I'LL the hole at shortstop
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Germany in Last Ditch, KaiseTS Only
Thought Now is Destiny of Son

many resound with the crown princes
glory
Yerdun Made It Worse for Crown
Prince.
Then the French knocked the spots
out Of him and beat his army to bits.
so that he lost 100000 men and gain
ed nothing but jeers and boots.
With that kind of a candidate for
the throne there was a storm signal
flying for the Hohenzollerns against
the time when the German people
should come out or their trance and
learn the truth about the war.
So then the kaiser, after he had
failed inatwo attempts 20 make peace,
fakes up this dreamy stun about
ruthless submarine warfare" and
drags in the United States. With the
United States in, he would have a
good chance to throw up both hands
and surrender to overwhelming forces
and thus save the crockery at home.
The United States would, no doubt,
be tolerant liberal and friendly in
the peace negotiations. IL It had not
been too much exasperated, and all
would then be we'll for Willie Boy.
Stick to Good Old American Anti-king
Idea.
If we are weak enough and foolish
enough TO play with that idea when
peace comes to be made, he is right.
If we have the good old American idea
of the swift kick for all kings, we
shall help TO make Europe democra-
/ tic, shove her ahead about 100 years,
and save her from any more blood
dripping raids by the war lords.
This is our chance. We have not
usually sidestepped duty and are
not likely to begin now. Therefore
once more. give thanks.
No more kings, no more wars.