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The Washington times., 1917-12-04

and he knows how Irish music re-
veals it, Last night he led the sym
phony orchestra of thirty pieces him
, self, and at the end OF the second. act
was called to the stage for q speech.
Given Herbert's music, one OF the
best singing companies ever seen
here do their part In making the
opera q success. walter Seaman, as
Captain Barry o'Day, around whom
the plot revolves. has q delightful
tenor that stands out in all OF his
selections. His duet, Thine Alone"
with Irene Rowan, who 10 cast a.
Eileen, will be sung and whistled
long after the play leaves the Capt.
tai
Then there are several march arias
TO stir the souls OF all sons and
daughters of Erin. or these Glad
Triumphant Hour" "The Irish Have a
Great Day Tonight" and ireland.
My Sireland." are notable.
Scott Welsh, who once starred in
"Forty-five Minutes From Broadway"
has a prominent role, and is in the
limelight frequently in leading rous-
ing ensemble numbers.
Algernon GrieE, the one character
who Is not Irish, contributes some
clever acting and scored with ''If Eve
Had Left the Apple on the BouEh."
Olga Roller as Lady Maude Esta-
brooke sings "Life's a Game at Best"
in duet with Edward Nartindel, and
they were forced TO respond to several
encores.
Henry Blossom, who supplied the
book and lyrics. presents dashing
youth in Captain O'Day, who, upon
being hunted by the red coats, finds
refuge in the castle OF Lady Ests-
brooke as a footman. Then he wins
the heart OF the ward OF his bene-
factress and outwits his trailers at
every turn. Betrayed by q spy among
his owE people, he is finally captured.
but saved from death by an eleventh
hour pardon from the king.
A lively chorus OF eolleens enhances
the beauty OF the production.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

Originality and novelty mark the
bill at B. F. Keith's this week.
Adele Rowland, with her new pro-
gram OF story songs, proves that the
public has not lost all OF its taste
for composition with both sense and
tune. What she doesn't tell with her
pleasing voice she shows with little
twists and turns OF her face that
make her acting pleasurable. When
she displays q rather inglorious at
tempt OF yellow knitting. she at once
captures the sympathy of the audi
ence. They all know about knitting
now.
waiting for Her" with Swedish
Ell. Brendel waiting and Flo Bert as
her" plays a close second. The
waiting" is ridiculously funny, and
when she finally comes il is funnier
still. A dangerous dress suit keeps
the audience in a tremor OF thrills.
Bert Ralmar and Jessie Brown, with
their setting. Nurse ry-I.and." dance
and sing their ways right out OF the
huge story book at the back OF the
stage into the favor of the audience.
Yyette and SArRnoff, with their vio-
Inns. talk and dancing are deXterous
and entertaining. Their chicken"
song is good and original.
William LeMaire and Ed. Gallager.
with their scene OF terror and fright
fulness in a front trench draw laughs
galore in a military travesty skit in
which a bit of minstrelry is trans
planted TO the trenches.
The way Ollie Young and April
sling suds about puts the instruments
OF the orchestra, to say nothing OF
their linen. in jeopardy. The bill ends
with bronchos and an untamed mule
in a Wild west act
Six American Dancers bore out the
general atmosphere OF originality that
marked the bill. with I'VE different
offerings OF their art OF the fast and
Gathering" type, they were well re-
ceived.
James J. Morton'B drolIeTy began its
second week with q witty announce
ment OF each act, dep'orinE the de-
mise that took the interest out OF In
termissions the while. HeGrst-Pathe
pictures featuring scenes OF war
preparation are shown.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

Advance warning of the pleasure in
store for Washington on the arrival
OF Conan & Harris new musical play.
Going Up" did not fully prepare the
/ FIRST niEhters for the delightful even
ins's entertainment they experienced
at the National last night.
Action with a zip" to it, laughter
that in the last two acts, at least,
was continuous, musical numbers that
one huns in spite OF oneself, a chorus
that not only is good to look at but
can sing and dance, an appropriate
stage setting and gorgeous frocks
that a mere man cannot describe, ana
q cast that left little to be desired
are some OF the reasons that last
nights audience found Going UP
even more entertaining than had oeen
expected.
Most of the comedy centers about
Frank Craven, who appears IN INC
role Of Robert Street, author OF 90
ing In" a book on aviation, whlch
has developed into one OF the pes
SELLERS. While the aforesaio AT;
street has never made a night, anu
casually refers to his aeropIAhes ga
rage. MS lGllO" AN7SS
hotel insist on making a hero OF him.
and he modestly consents to being &C
cepted as an air hero, as he expresses
II a sort of human kite.
everything is lovely, and he Is the
center of attraction until a young
Frenchman. a real aviator with q rec
ord. makes his appearance and chal-
lenRes Street TO a test In the ar
A nractical mechanician is hurriedly
sent for. and he tries TO teach the au-
thor enough TO enable him p make
a short flight and not WEIGH. Bolh
Of the contestants are in love with
the same girl. and when the time
for the fight arrives Street learns
that she has refused to marry his RI
val unless he is victor.
with this at stake he decides TO
risk everything and make the night.
OF course, the expected in q musical
show happens. and the real aviator
lands while Street IS stin doing un-
heard-of stunts in the air. Possibly
as the mechanician opined. he forgot
for a while how to bring his plane
down, but, at any rate, all ends nap
PLY.
Mr.. Craven - delightfully."- funny
as the imaginary air hero, and large
of II in the air make the scene very
realistic. While much Of the credit for
the laughter goes 70 Mr.. Craven, he
is ably abetted by a very excellent
cast that includes Edith Day as the
girl. Marion Sunshine as her chum,
Ruth DonneIly as the telephone girl
Joseph Lertora IS the real aviator
Edward Begley as the mechRnteian,
Donald Meek ds che father OF the
girl, and Grace Peters as his wife
and numerous Diners.
One of the delightful bits OF the
performance was The dance number
Of Evelyn Cavanaugh and Richard
Dore. In the plec'in musical score
by Louis A Hirsch, two OF the num-
bers were especially well received,
when You Look Into Her Eyes and
Tickle Toe"
Going Up" will be presented, In
its entirety. Friday afternoon for the
benefit Of the Red Cross. This spe-
ciaI performance will sr-> promptly
at o'clock, and every member OF
the company, as we'll as every at
tache Of the New National. will VOL
unteer his or her services. which will
permit the entire gross receipts to be
devoted to the comforts of ''our boys"
in the trenches.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
cRANpALL,s AVENUE GRAND.

A story Of INFINITE charm. strong in
its heart appeal. is told in Sunshine
Alley" at crAndall's Avenue Grand.
Mae Marsh and Robert Harron, who
will be remembered as the stars OF
The Birth Of Nation" and "Intoler-
ance," are seen in the principal roles
and render unusually effective charac-
FORMATIONS. It Is q thoroughly homely
story, unmarked by big punches"
yet related in such q sympathetic
fashion that IL IL certain to prove an
acceptable attraction to the average
audience. More Truth Than Poetry"
a drama OF modern situations. featur-
ing Madame Olga Petrova, will occupy
the screen at the Avenue Grand today.
"MaEda," adapted from the stage sue
cess of the same name, in which
Eleanor Duse originally starred, viii
be shown tomorrow and Thursday,
with Clara Kimball Young pictured in
the titular role. THE Woman God
Forgot" an elaborate and pretentious
story OF the love of an Aztec princess
for one OF Cortez's Spanish invaders,
IL announced for Friday, Geraldine
Farrar being the featured player.
THE Buster" featuring
Vivian Martin, supplemented by the
Keystone comedy. 1.-THE Dangers of
Bride" will constitute Saturdays
attraction.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
SOCIALISTS THREATEN
REVOLT IN BARCELONA

MADRID. Dec. A-DemonseratisnS
bordering on riot are in proErsss To-
day at Bareslons, the leaders heinR
socialists and republicans. says a
official report.
Threats have been made against
the government II amnesty IL noG
granted shortly to the socialists eOa-
demned for participation In the N
rising last August The republican
and socialist elements, It IL said, are
seeking to carry their hght to al
important csnterL
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
FOLK SONGS Of
MOUNTAINERS
WIN AUDIENCE

II was somewhere on the border.
land OF 1900 that the Warrington So
eiety OF the Fine Arts transported its
large audience last evening. who were
given q touch OF lavender and old lace
In the picture presented by Lorraine
Wyman-even though 8. really was .
white satin gown--Rnd who jour,
neyed the footpathS OF the mountains
OF Kentucky by means OF the genuine
American balladry that Miss Wyman.
the gifted pupil OF Yvette Guilbsrt,
and Howard Brockway, composer and
pianist, have hunted out and pre-
sented as 'SThe Lonesome Tunes"
This quaint folklore recital was
the second in the series OF I'VE con-
certs that are being given In the
auditorium OF the Central High School.
Both Miss Wyman and Mr.. BFoekway
told OF their tramp OF 300 mIIoa
through country where the stranger
had never penetrated, and each in q
most individual way gave . fund Of
local color TO the narrative.
It makes US feel like q young ma.
ton when here In our own time can
be sought out such Q wealth Of native
songs-for they have eighty a. the
result OF their search-and these were
found a. a heritage passed by word
OF mouth from generation to genera
ton back in the Kentucky mountains.
The music 10 In three forms, nara.
tive, love songs and child-lore. II
has interest. beauty and diversity. Mr..
Brockway In the piano accompani.
ments he has composed for them has
given them q tone-picture setting thar
supplements the imagination and adds
TO these Lonesome Tunes" an Atnnos-
phere that, while modern in music, f.
faithful and highly ingenious. His
playing was a vital part Of the i'm
preston.
Miss lyman il a delight in her
impersonatlons-the are really that
Tor she becomes many persons. Her
voice and her manner are both full
OF charm. But two OF the ballads |
came back a. q childhood memory, |
BILLY Boy" and THE Frog Went q !
and both were In new
dress. THE Little Mohee," an Indian |
maid. and the Bedtime Song" with |
Its falry-tale animals struck many
a responsive chord. while the Ground |
Hog" tale was delicious folk humor. |
Miss Wyman gave q denomination on +!
the "dulcimore" OF the instrument
used by these people.
II IL more than an historical recital. |
however. for when both artists gave
true limitations OF the original sing.
Ing OF these songs II proved how the
master hand and art can weave them
into such charm. ]. MAC B.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

Loew's ColumbIa is presenting
Bab's Matinee Idol, the third OF the
Mary Roberts PiLehart "Sub-Deb"
stories, with Marguerite Clark as the
irrepressible Bah. Poor Bah. It 10
her lot to be misunderstood by "ths
family" and her efforts to salvage
the show in which her idol IL star
ring result other than she has plan
ned. Through her Vaccinations a
titled Englishrasn is kicked from
her fathers ammunition plant. whith-
er he has gone TO place a large or
der for shells, shd the matinee idol.
who appears and demands "the liv-
ing which the world owes him."
Is set to shovelinS ashes. And Bah
develops measles. 1t is a splendid
picture throughout, and Bab's sim
plified seminary spelling and ingenu-
Gus commept about her family and
friends are a 60 .rce OF constant Joy.
A comedy bull, around a sufferer
from toothache and Hearst-Pathe
news pictures complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

The Burton Holmes trsvelogues
have grown so in popularity here this
season as to lead Mr.. Holmes to give
a sixth travelogue, an Extra" in ad-
dition TO his regular series, this COM
ing Sunday evening at the National
Theater. This will be q distinct now
city in it's comprehensiveness, as 1t
will consist of a rapid jaunt all
around the Pacific. II will not by
pcture or incident repeat any OF the
previous trGveloRueS
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

When Ireland takes her place
among the nations of the earth Vic.
tor Herbert will have to return to
Dublin, where he was born. and keep
the deliberations OF the Home Rulers
calm with the lifting music that
threads his new comic opera, Eileen
which made its bow 10 Washington
last night.
An audience that packed the Be
lasco arose at the final curtain and
applauded 90 roundly that the final
chorus was repeated.
EILEEN" is an Irish romance deal
ing with the stirring days OF 1898.
when the Sons OF Erin dependent
upon aid from France made an IN
successful attempt to overthrow Brit
ish domination.
Victor Herbert has filled the opera
with music that makes its auditors
hum. He knows the Irish character
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

A succession OF lauEhabls Titus-
tons, together with . tuneful score,
make The Bathing GirT' a. pre-
ssnted this week at the Lyceum The
alter, q success.
Charlie Graham. a. snuffy Pickles,
made a hit with his song. Mr..
Rooze" Qusenie Powers appeared TO
advantage in number Of songs
Others Of the company include Gus
Mortimer. Blanche wilcox. Mae Al
ton. George Teeters and Will Cold.
well.
The chorus IL composed or pretty
girls who know how to sing and
dance, Handsome costumes and see
mic effects add to the RttrHctiVeness
II IN. show.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

Billy Watson and his slide are
much in evidence at the Gayety this
week, where the popular comedian is
heading the ''Burlesque Wonder
show" Surrounding Watson are
some OF the best-known people IN
burlesque and the entertainment they
offer abounds in mirth and music.
Two burlettas are offered. the open
ing one bearing the title OF The
Cafe de Graft" I'm which Watson
appears rs the head waiter. "A
Merry MiE-Up" 10 the closing number
with Watson disguised as q clock
maker.
May Dix has two lively soubrette
roles. and her Southern Girls" cong
was one OF the features OF the show.
Katherine Page appeared TO ad-
vantage In a number of songs, while
others in the company who appeared
included Hazel JosseIyn, Charles
FIEs, Owen Martin, and Paul sher.
man. Lulu Coates and her Three
scored . big hit with
a singing and dancing number.
The chorus IL one OF the best seen
At the Gayety this season, while the
costumes and scenic effects are above
the average.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

The photoplay feature OF the bill
at Moore's Strand Thsater last night
was the Psthe production OF Victor
Hugo's masterpiece. Les Miser-
abIes." instead OF further showinEs
II the widely herElded Brenon cine
ma drama. The Fail OF the Roman
offs"
According to the management the
change was made because Father III.
dor. referred to at times as the mad
monk" declined to appear in person
upon the stage at the Strand after
each presentation OF the Brenon pic
ture. The management. IL seems.
had advertised his personal appear
Ance with the understanding that
patrons OF the house would have the
privilege OF seeing this interesting
Russian regardless OF the hour OF the
day or evening that they chose to
witness the picture When Ilidor's
views on the matter were found to be
more or less adamAnt. It Is said. Mr..
Moore promptly cancelled the book
ing rather than break faith with the
public.
Les MiserabIes," as screened last
night is a masterpiece Of silent
drama The famous work was pho
toEraphed in France with French
players In the leading roles and the
production therefore presents all OF
those niceties OF detail and convlnc-
ing touches necessary to lend the pic
ture the highest degree of artistic
finish. The role OF Jean Vatican 10
portrayed by Henri Rraus, OF the
Theater Sarah Bernhard in Paris.
one OF the foremost actors on the
French stage. and the direction was
by Albert CapellanL
The story OF Jean ValieGn. abound
ing as 1t does in human interest. IL
universal, but it is doubtful II such Q
setting could have been afforded II
In this country as was supplied in the
land from which IL spranE. The pho
Biography is superb.
Those who revel in cinema produc-
lions that depart from the beaten
track are compensated for the sud
den change in bookings forced by
unforeseen circumstances.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

The natural temptation is to re-
sort to superla:ives in describing
"Bab's Burglar" the second of q SER
ies OF filmizations OF Mrs. RInehart's
"Sub-Deb" stories. which occupied the
screen at Craudal's Savoy. Mar
guerite Clark, as Barbara Archibald,
fairly lives the role, giving as an
effective and rafrsFhinE characterize
ton as could Re imagined.
Mae Marsh anc Robert Harron are
Jointly featured In Sunshine Alley"
which will be shown today and to-
morrow. Easy Money" with Ethel
Clayton In the central role. will be
shown Thursday. The Fettersd Wo-
man." featuring Alice Joyce, on FRI
day, and The Gail OF the East" fea-
turing Sessus Bayakawa, on Satur-
day.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
OSCAR LEwIsoHN DEAD.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-oscar Law.
isohn, aged thirty-three, IL dead here
following an operation. He was q
nephew Of Adolph Lewisohn and a
successful banker. Mr.. Lewisohu, a
Harvard graduate, came into public
notice by his marriage to Miss Edna
May, the actress. who became famous
through her work In the Salvation
Maid" Mr.. and Mrs. Lewisohn were
In many charities.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
100000 PLANT BURNS
DESPITE STRICT GUARD

NEW YORK, Dec. 4-Although
guarded by a force Of United States
soldiers as it turned out Government
orders, the Morse Dry Dock and Re
pair Company. on the South Brooklyn
water front. last night was destroyed
by IRE, entailins a loss OF 81 100000.
II was one OF the few private plants
in the country that had q guard Of
soldiers.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04

More than 100 people entered the
prize competition oue-step contest
last night at the Central Coliseum
After a lively competition, Miss Ma
Zie Callahan and Michael Florety were
adJudged winners. The popularity OF
these contests is steadily increasing.
Tomorrow night a prize waltzlnG
contest will be held
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
COUNT MINorTo SCORES.

Count James Minotto, son-In-Iavy Of
Louis Swift, the Chicago packer, has
won another point In his nEht against
being interned for the period OF the
war. The Bureau OF Immigration has
directed that the case be reopened and
additional testimony will be taken In
Chicago.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
LoEw's COLUMBIA.

Clark, will hold the screen on the
two remaining Gays Of the week.
The Washington times., 1917-12-04
APOLLo.

CARA KimbsIl Young gives a thor.
oughly pleasing Interpretation Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-17
MUST MAKE NO
CHANGE IN FIGURES
Administrator Board Declares That
Any Alterations Not Authorized 4
by it VIII he Firmly Dealt
With.

The administrative board yesterday
ply to one forwarded by him to the
board, concerning the correction of
vouchers and other papers after hav-
ing been signed by the chairman Of
the board. as referred to at a meet.
ing Of the board on Friday, when a
clerk in the auditors office made what
he believed was a correction in a bill
which had been approved by the ad-
ministrative board.
The auditor in his letter stated that
his office had always endeavored to
correct mistakes and would continue
to do so. The reply of the axlminis-
trative board follows:
That in view OF the statement con-
tanned in his letter of July 10. which
has had the careful consideration OF
the board, the board now denies the
right of the auditor or any of his
clerks to alter or erase any figures
issued from this office and signed by
the chairman of the board. Reporting
20 the accounting department Of this
board or anyone else the fact that
alterations have been made consti-
tute no apology for the unwarranted
and Illegal procedure of making al
terations.. over the signature of the
chairman of this board It is essen.
tial to te protection of the chairman
and the accounting officer of this
board that any paper presented to the
auditor from the hoard must be acted
upon absolutely without change or al
terafion or else returned to the chair
man with any necessary statement Of
error in order that the error may be
corrected in this office and a correct
voucher prepared. IT is a we'll estab-
lshed principle that any alteration
of writing after its execution Is UNI
warranted. Illegal and good ground
for the prosecution Of the person or
party guilty of the alterations so
made. Any repetition of this illegal
procedure coming to the knowledge OF
the board will result in immediate
and active prosecution Of any party
guilty of the offense."
When asked to make a statement
concerning the letter. Auditor Cren-
shaw said there was nothing for him
to say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-17
USUALLY NOT so CARELESS
Story Of the Steward and the Cock.
reaches One Of late Admiral
Deweys Favorite Sea Yarns.

Among the late Admiral Dewey's sea
stories was one about an inefficient
steward.
"A sea captain"-so he would be-
gfn-"drank OFF a cup Of coffee and
then started back with a cry of hor-
FOR, for there In the bottom of the
cup lay two gigantic cockroaches.
'The sea captain summoned the
steward in a voice Of thunder. He
pointed out the two cockroaches to
the man, and demanded an explana.
ton.
"T'm certainly very sorry, SIR
stammered the steward. I don't un-
derstand 1t at all. I hadn't an idea
them two cockroaches was in that
there cup OF coffee when I give 1t to
you. They float. usually, you know.
sir, and when I see one I always take
Il out, of course. sir, before servin'.'"