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The Washington times., 1917-04-03
GARAGE ISSUE IN COURT.

Claude L. Burrows. John NJ. Finn. E.
K Ricketts,, and the Mt Pleasant
Garage Company are required to show
cause April l3 in the District Supreme
Court why an accounting should not be
made TO James A. Gibson and six other
stockholders in the concern. The rule.
which was issued by Justice Stafford.
is based on a petition for an injunction,
accounting and receivership filed by
Gibson and others. in which negligence
and failure properly TO conduct the busi-
ness are alleged. The petition was filed
by Attorneys E. F. Colladay. II. S. Bar
ger, and Fred L. Fishbsck.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
TWIN BEDS AGAIN
DRIVES CARE AWAY
Screaming Farce Makes Ma
tionaI Audience Forget
. Approach of War.

Even the serious thoughts of the an
nouncement of war and all the priva-
tions it may exact OF every one,
which were in all American minds
last night, could not restrain the
laughter which greeted every act of
Twin Beds" at the National. The
audience worried after reading
dents address to Congress, between
the acts, Immediately forgot all
troubles with the raising of the cur
tain.
Twin Beds" is a screaming farce
written by Margaret Mayo and Sails
bury Field describing the adven-
lures of three Jealous couples living
in the same apartment house. The
pretty little Mrs. Hawkins was the
center of the conflict, her smiles max
ing not only her husband but the
other mems wives green with jeal-
ousy. The Hawkins flat, much TO
the disgust of Mr.. Hawkins, was the
center of a round of parties making
it impossible for Mr.. Hawkins to
ever have an evening to himself.
The final cause for trouble, though,
was the purchase of twin beds. When
Mr.. Hawkins went ito the club for
an all-nighr party, Signor MontI,
coming home from a regular spree,
strayed into Mr.. Hawkins fiat and Mr..
Hawkins bed. AS Signor Monti had
previously caused much anxiety for
Mrs. Monti and Mr.. Hawkins by his
undue attentions to Mrs. Hawkins
well, there was trouble to spare. But
in the audience there was nothing
but understandable laughter at the
funny situations which must have
exhausted the ingenuity OF the play
wright.
Lois Bolton, as the doll-lilke wife OF
Mr.. Hawkins, skillfully handled her
role, while r. NJ. D'Angelo, as the
ridiculous tenor, was a source OF
constant amusement. Virginia Fair
fax, Months virago wife, was clever,
and William Cournee, Kathryn Mills,
Gladys Webster, Thomas H. Manning,
in fact the entire cast, were more
than adequate.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

To ache all over in damp
weather or after taking cold, is
not natural and should be taken
as a warning that something is
wrong. In many cases it indi-
Gates kidney weakness.
Uric acid is forming in the
body all the time and it is the
duty of we'll kidneys to pass this
acid off safely in a dissolved
state. When the kidneys are
weak and uric acid is too plenti-
full in the blood, it often causes
queer aches, pains and other
disturbances that may be miSun-
derStood.
Rheumatism is a common
name for such pains, and when
there is also backache, dizziness,
headache, nervousness, and urin-
airy disorders, it's time to Sus-
pect kidney trouble.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
WASHINGTON PROOF

Mrs. E. Flaherty, 223t Chester
ST., says: 81 suffered a great
deal from a lame back. had a
constant, dull pain in my kidneys
and across my loins. Every
twist or turn of my body caused
pain. Mornings, | awoke feeling
all tired out and just as if had
finished a hard days work. Ny
feet and hands Swelled pretty
badly, and there was a reten-
ton of the kidney secretionS.
Three boxes of Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me-"
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
ASK EARLY TRIALS.

After pleading not guilty TO an in
E. Beach and Guy Rome. policemen
formerly attached TO the vice squad.
today. through their counsel. James A.
O'Shea and Robert !. Miller. asked for
early trials before Justice Gould in the
District Supreme Court The men are
charged with extorting $40 from two in
aUgural visitors in return for falling to
arrest the men for an alleged offense
Under the Yanyon law. Separate trials
were requested by the men.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

racks, gave an entire symphony pro-
gram before an audience that taxed
the capacity of the auditorium. VIII
liam H. Santelmann, director, has
achieved much for this national or
ganization, that is officially a military
band, by so arranging its personnel
that the indoor winter programs have
become most excellent orchestral con-
certs.
The program, too, became particu-
larly significant, for while the mo-
mentous Congress. was assembling q
short distance away, Mr. Santelmann
was giving a truly notable rendition
of the Dyorak New World" SYM
phony. 1t was Inspiring and was
given with a zest that bespoke new
blood, vital and forceful.
This tone poem of the Impressions
received from the United States held
a broad, big spirit, as given by these
players. and its many themes were
given their full musical worth against
a background OF rich texture and
rhythmic force. Strong in contrast
was the dignity of the choral to the
primal vigor Of the Scherzo. in which
OF Prussian music. The music was
played with crisp accent, color; and
beauty Of theme, the finale being an
inspiriting close.
A soloist OF the Marine Band, Her
man R. Hoffman, violinist, gave with
excellent taste and execution the
Bruch violin concerto, op. 26. Mr..
Hoffman gave this work with mu-
steal value, clarity and breadth. He
showed a tone OF color and grace in
his melody, while his execution In the
finale was admirable. The orchestra
made ever an effective setting to the
solo instrument.
The program OF one of the most am
bilious concerts OF the orchestra
closed with the Wagner "Parsifal"
prelude. and the overture called
"Leonore, No. g." from Beethoven's
"Fidelis." As encore Mr.. Hoffman
played the 'Scherzo" Of Van Goens.
J. MACH.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
NEWS AT HYATTSVILLE
Municipal Contest Under Way,
With Two Candidates for Mayor.

The contest for municipal offices is
under way. Mayor John G. Holden
has declined to make a second race,
and Councilman William A. Brooks
and John H. Wilson are the candi-
dates for the mayoralty. Besides
Mr.. Wilson for mayor, the Citizens
Association has indorsed the follow
ing for members of the council: Theo-
dOre Sonnenberg, first ward; Neuman
G. Dudrow, second ward, and G. Sher-
man James, third ward. The retiring
councilmen this year are William A.
Dorr, first ward; William A. Brooks,
second ward, and George NJ. McFar-
land, third ward. The holdovers are
Herman z. Burgess, first ward; T.
Hammond welsh, second ward, and
Charles w. Clagett, third ward. Town
Treasurer William A. Shepherd has
another year to serve. The nomi-
mating convention will be held about
April 10 and the election May Z.
F. c. Roberts, former labor COM
missioner of Porto Rico, will give an
illustrated lecture on Porto Rico in
the Masonic Hall tonight under the
auspices of the East Hyattsville I'm
proyement Association
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
VERY GOOD EDDIE"
FRANKLY AMUSING
Diverting Musical Comedy at
Belasco Satisfies Crowd
ed House.

During the last few minutes of the
last act of the current attraction at
the Belasco Theater last night. the
hotel clerk cIapped one OF the princl-
pals on the back and said "very Good
Eddie" In order to be consistently in
consistent, the producers OF New
York's latest musical comedy concoc-
tion gravely selected that highly
Illuminating phrase as the title.
Frankness will have its reward. The
utter lack of any attempt to accom-
plish anything but fun in VERY Good
Eddie" has resulted in crowded
houses. There were about fifteen un-
occupied chairs in the last rows of
the orchestra last night. From the
way In which the handclapping gov
erned the encores 1t is safe to assume
that the balcony and gallery were
tammed. And there you are.
Good Company Sent.
The music by Jerome Kern is good.
and has the added advantage of being
familiar. The company which has
been sent down here is also good, and
George Mack, who takes the role orig
inally played by Ernest Truck, is
diminutive enough and sings accept
ably. Arthur Aylesworth takes the
role of the hotel clerk originally
played by Al Cleveland and every
body seemed perfectly satisfied with
his work last night.
Now this musical comedy isn't a
Viennese operetta bifurcated to ad-
nit the presence of group of
American singers and comedians and
"ennes," such as one saw here earlier
In the season. The high flown sad
ness OF delicate beauty doesn't make
one annoyed by the inability OF the
rest OF the piece to live up to the
standard OF the sIimpid melodic airs"
Neither is this Marbury- -comstock
production an old-fashioned musical
comedy type with a villain, a villain
ness, Grabbed father, hero, heroine,
ETC., etc.
Plot Deity Handled.
But the makers chose a nice little
farce comedy plot, not too Intricate,
and which called for practically four
principals; then deftly assisted by
Jerome Kern, wove into 1t very many
modern and spiffy pieces OF music,
which called now and then for the
presence OF a choEus.
Two honeymoon couples start off
on their wedding tfips-a grenadier
wife and a husband about as big as
a peanut, and a great big bear Of q
husband and his silly little wife.
Big husband and big wife go OF to
hunt for luggage leaving little wife
and little husband together. Boat
pulls OF, little husband and wife left
to face the situation, and then the
dancing girls come on.
Earl Benham. Anna Orr. Mignon
Gladys Hatfield, and Flor
ence Earle in principal roles were
highly acceptable. Ralph O'Brien, a
Washington boy, gave several solo
dances with-well, perhaps. one might
call 1t vim. Anyhow, everybody liked
every thing.
And there you are. Ready to say
as you leave,
"Very Good Eddie"
FLORENCE YoDER-
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
AUDIENCE CHEERS WAR
q. r. keIth's Manager Reads Will
sons Message From Stage.

uous inning in B. F. Keith's Theater bill
last night when Manager Robbins
read an extra on the Presidents ad-
dress to the very large audience pres
ent. He secured one of the first on
street and finding an act had just
completed its turP he went before
the footlights, newspaper in hand
Applause broke forth. AS he read
the headlines the patriotic pot began
to boil, and the more ardent ones
were restrained with difficulty till
the conclusion OF :he few words. Then
a riot OF cheers, yells, and hand clap
ping broke out, lasting several mir
utes.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
LAW SCHOOL PARADEs
Students and Faculty In lmpromptu
Patriotic Demonstration.

A spontaneous patriotic demonstra-
tion swept aside the regular business
Of the National University Law
School last night and the faculty and
student body formed an impromptu
parade and marched past the White
House, cheering. Nearly 800 persons
took part In the demonstration.
The students assembled in the
school building to hear a statement
from Justice Siddons, OF the District
Supreme Court. But when Charles +.
Carusi, dean, announced that the
national colors would be displayed,
day and night. the cheering started.
Justice Siddons laid aside his state
ment. which was never read, and ex-
claimed that America was ready in
spirit, II not in material things. He
was followed by former Senator Mar
ion Butler, of North Carolina, who
made a patriotic speech. and then all
business was suspended.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
coLoRso MEN PLEDGE AID.

While President Wilson was asking
Congress for power to make war on
Germany the Colored Patriots Com
mon Defense and Welfare League OF
the United States adopted resolutions
pledging themselves to stand by him.
The league met at 1925 Kirby street
northwest last night and the resolu-
ton was offered by II. A. Clarke. eoun-
Gilman OF the Maryland division OF the
Sons OF Veterans. William II. Free
man Is president.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
B. F. KEITH'S ENTERTAINS
Comedy, Spectacular Drama and
FuturIst Opera on Bill.

Plenty OF comedy, a spectacular
drama and a operatic fantasy en-
titled "The Futuristic Review" cori-
bine to make this weeks bill at the
B. F. Keith's Theater one OF the best
OF the season.
"The Forrest Fire." by Landon Nc
Cormick, is the leading attraction.
It is produced by Sylvia Bidwell and
company and the action Is laid in the
far Northwest. The final tableau
shovSs a forest fire which devastates
the timber lands. Wonderful effects
are produced by electricity.
. Under the auspices of Countess de
Leonardo, the "Futuristic Review
opens with condensations OF "Pag-
liaccir passes into violin classics and
ends with excerpts from popular
operas. In the supporting cast are
Nine. C. Zavaschi, Mime. E. de DreuN,
Mile. E. Navarry, and Messrs. L. Cas-
iglio. o. Valiante. and L. ZwiebacK.
r. Anselini, Is the stage manager
while d. weidinger is a,companist.
J. Francis Dooley and Corinne
Sales stand out prominently among
the remaining numbers. Others on
the bill are Billie BuTke's "Pinllte.
Charles Olcott, Erwin and Jane Con-
nelly, Bernard and Janis and Karl
Emmy's pets.
The pipe organ recitals and Mrs.
Vernon Castle in the twelfth episode
of "Patria" entitled "The Peace That
Passeth All Understandings, round
out the program.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
SEC. WILSON HoNoREp.

A sprig of scVch heather and a
huge basket OF roses were presented
10 Secretary of Labor Wilson by ofri-
cials of the department yesterday. on
the occasion OF his fifty-fifth birth
day. Congratulations of the bureau
and division chiefs and others were
rendered the Secretary at an informal
reception late yesterday afternoon
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
FIRST WAR REFERENDUM.

MONROE. Wis. April 2-The first
war referendum In the United States Is
being held here today. The vote II be-
ing taken In connection with. the regular
city election A notable percentage of
the population here Is German and
Swiss. and the result is being watched
with keen interest
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
Garden.

At Moore's Garden Theater yester-
day Peggy Hyland and Marc Mac
Dermott entertained large audiences
in "Babette." The piece proved high
Iy diverting throughout its nve reels
"Babette" is a little peasant girl In
a provincial French town who falls
in love with a former bank robber
who has given up his nefarious call
ing. They are married and the hus-
band has settled down to work as an
artist, for he discovered a latent tai
ent in the painting Of portraits.
Success in the artistic line Is slow
coming his way, and to supply. his
wife with the little iuxuries that
women crave he has gone back to his
other mode of life. His fight against
temptation through the good innu-
ence of the woman and his gradual
rise in the world OF art fill the photo
play "Babette" with many worth
while scenes and situations.
Miss Hyland. makes a charming
heroine and Mr.. MacDermott makes
dashing hero.
The piece will remain the principal
attraction until Wednesday. when on
that day and Thursday Dorothea Far
lev will lead the bill in "Are Passions
Inherited?" The dangers OF fnheri-
tance form the basis OF the play.
Marjorie Rambeau, who is at pres
ent in a Broadway dramatic success,
'.CheatinE Cheaters," will be pictured
on the screen on Friday and Saturday
in Frederick Arnold RUNNERS story
and drama, Motherhood" 1t Is the
tragedy OF a child born OF hate and
the nobility OF mother love. the daily
program includes other hrst-run pic
tures and special musical accompani-
ments by the Garden symphony Or
chestra-
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
Feel Achy All Over?

Try Doan's Kidney Pills. They
gently stimulate the kidneys and
make them more active in filter
ing the blood.
Washington people vouch for
Doan'S
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
NEWS AT ANAC0STIA
AnaeostIa Team Leading as Bowling
Series Nears End.

The Anacostia Bowling League last
night began the closing contests OF
its second series, with the Anacostia
team leading by a small margin. The
committee will arrange the final part
of the schedule this week. The
league has sufficient funds for a num-
Der OF prizes.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The Daughters OF the King OF EN-
manuel Church met last night in the
parish hall. Plans were outlined for
procuring a complete register OF the
members of the parish.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The Rev. D. r. COvell, assistant rec
tor OF Christ Church, occupied the
pulpit last night in Emmanuel Church
The service was conducted by the rec
tor, the Rev. W. o. Roome, jr.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
GIVES SYMPHONY PROGRAM
Large Audience at Concert by Ma
rIne Band Orchestra.

The United States Marine Band Or
chestra, in its concert yesterday after
noon at the United States Marine Bar.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

and Leroy NJ. Laughton, both of Mt.
Rainier, on March -, in Washington.
The Rev. H. Scroder performed the
ceremony.
Baseball fans here will watch the
progress of the Birmingham team of
the Southern League with interest
this season. Bernie" Cleveland, of
local sandlot fame, is a member of
that organization.
Clifton Berch has gone to Eastport,
Me-, where his sister is reported to
be seriously i'll.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
NEWS AT MT. RAINIER
Registration Of Voters to Be Held
on April 9 and II.

A registration OF the voters will be
held in Plummer's storeroom on April
8 and April IL, and the books will be
open from a. m. to p. m. The su-
perYisors OF election are Charles NJ
Newman and A. J. PIummer. The
municipal election will be held May T.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

W. L. Stanley, of Atlanta Ga. as
sistant to President Harrihan, of the
Southern Railway Company, has been
the guest of his brother-inlaw and
sister, the Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison
and Mrs. Allison, at their home on
South Lee street
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The Rev. DR.. J. w. Duffey, pastor
OF the Methodist Church South here
for four years, has been appointed
pastor OF the church at Rockville.
The Rev. E. V. REGISTER, stationed at
Del Ray the past year, has been made
pastor here, the appointments hav-
ference.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Mayor Fred E. Weber has announc-
ed his candidacy for reelection. John
Klein is a candidate to succeed him
self as councilman from the First
ward. and Charles ]. Psckham is a
candidate for council from the Fourth
ward.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
NEWS AT ROCKVILLE
coIored Man Given Two-Year SEN
tenee on Assault Charge.

Dennis Howard, coIored, Tor NUM-
Der of years in the employ of the
Columbia Country Club, was SEN
fenced to two years in the Maryland
penitentiary by Judge Peter, in cir
cult court here today, following his
conviction on a charge Of assault with
intent to murder. 1t was charged
that he shot Maria Hutchison, colored,
with a rifle and struck her with a
lantern, seriously injuring her.
The Rev. A. T. Howard, pastor Of
the Baptist church, officiated at the
marriage here late yesterday after
noon of Miss Clara May Stunkle. Of
Alexandria, Va, and Kingsley Not
tingham, of Washington.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Announcement is made OF the mar
riage OF Miss Elizabeth G. Herberger
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

DR.. Harry NaIIey has been appoint
ed postmaster OF Mt. Rainier, succeed
ing T. Welsh, resigned.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Miss Jennie Rigney. a Maryland
evangelist. is conducting revival
meetings in the Ere Methdist Church.
on South Lee street, every evening
this week.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

There were twenty-five deeds filed
In the office OF Corporation Clerk
Greenway during March. He also is
sued hfty-six marriage licenses, forty
one to white, and fifteen to colored
persons.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The old Blouse property at King
and Peyton streets, has been pur-
chased by A. NJ. Remschel from Mrs.
Martha E. Entwwisle. through Gra-
ham & Ogden, real estate dealers.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The date of the Easter week dance
TO be held by the Alexandria assem-
bly, has been changed from Monday
TO Wednesday evening of next week.
April IL
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

The palIbearers at the funeral OF
William d. Ogden, held yesterday at
the Fairfax apartments, were r.
Frank Beckham, John G. Beckham,
John G. Graham, Charles w. King,
Maurice r. wilkins, and French S.
Simpson
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Miss MARQUIS Soho. of Baltimore,
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander Sutet. in Rosemont
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. knight left to-
day for Honesdale, Pa, to visit Mrs.
knights father, Henry Hartung.
From there they will go to New York
for a few days.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Mary Custis Lee Chapter, No. Z,
United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
will meet in the Confederate Veterans
building tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03

Grand Patriarch J. T. Haynes. OF
the Grand Encampment OF Virginia
Odd Fellows, is expected to come from
Richmond to pay an official visit to
Marley Encampment, No. 8, Monday
evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-03
WAR TAX TWO BILLION
LEvIEs ON INToxIcANTs AND IN
COMES INCREASED.
Per Gallon More on Distilled
Spirits and Soc on Beer.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. on.-Revision OF the war
tax bill so as to increase its total from
s1.670.000.000 to about $2,000.000,00O
mainly by additional levies on intoxi-
cants and on personal and corporation
incomes, was definitely decided on
July 81 by the Senate finance com
mittee.
The detailed schedule and the ex-
act total remain to be determined, but
committee members said they expect
ed the bill to aggregate at least ST.
9yS, 100000 and not more than s2,00S,-
100000.
The following new levies were def.
ritely decided upon:
On corporation incomes, s162.0O0.-
600.
incomes of individuals of $4,000
end more. s27 100000.
Distilled spirits, s9O,000,000.
Malt and fermented liquors (beer)
ss5.O00.000.
These new taxes total 1904, 100000
TIE committee considered the follow
ing further revisions in providing for
the remaining Yl3.4O0,00O necessary to
attain the minimum of s1.99S,000. 900
Increase of taxes on brandy fortify
Ing wines, to yield about $10,000,000.
increase OF rates on wine, to yield
bout $2.000.000.
increase of consumption or excise
taxes on sugar, coffee and possibly
tea, together with few new taxes
possibly to include gasoline and fire
arms.
The committee decided to lay ia,
O! 81 per gallon more on distilled spir
it's and so cents more per barrel OF
malt and fermented liquors
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-03
U. S. EXPORTS IN 1917
PASS SIX BILLION MARK, WITH
IMPORTS s2,e5s 600, 900.
Total Foreign Trade for Past Year
Was Ss,353 .ooo, ,ooo-June Bus
mess Was Largest.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. - Americas foreign
trade in 1917 reached the unprece-
dented total of ss,s53, 100000 OF which
$6.294. 100000 was exports and $685.
100000 imports. Exports in June. the
last month of the fiscal year, totaled
s576.000,000 the highest of any month
in the country's history with the ex-
ception of last January. Imports dur
ing the month were valued at $307,-
100000.
The trade balance in Americas IA
vor for the year was S3.635.000. 900.
That was s1,49a,O 100000 more than the
year before; s2,54o,OO0, 900 more than
in 1915 and s3.164 100000 larger than
in the last year before the war.
The increase in the country's total
foreign trade was s2,422, 100000 over
1916; $4,511, 100000 over 1915, and $4,-
695,000,00O over 1914.
Exports during the year were great
er by s1.s61 100000 than in 1916; $3.-
525.000.000 in 1915. and $3.929, 100000
in 1914. Imports also show great in
crease. The 1917 total was s461. .000,-
600 over 1916; 1886. 100000 over 1915,
and S765, 100000 over 1914.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-03
MichaeIis Attacks Allies Peace.

Berlin.-Dr. Georg Michaelis, the
German imperial chancellor. sum-
moned a large number of newspaper
men to whom he declared "The speech
OF David Lloyd-George. the British
premier. at Queens hall. London. and
the recent debate in the British House
of Commons again have proved with
indisputable clearness that Great Brit
ain does not desire peace by agree
ment and understanding but only a
conclusion of the war. which means
the enslavement of Germany to the
arbitrary violence OF our enemies"