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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
u. S. Denies Potato Seizure
[Stdf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The food
administration to-day formally denied
that the government contemplated
seizure of potatoes stored on farms in
New York State. and branded a story
70 this effect, which has been widely
circulated. as entirely without foun-
dstion.'
Investigation Of the story by govern
ment agents disclosed that il origi-
mated with a free-lance reporter who
had written and sold il. his sole basis
being a story he had heard In a lodge
room. He was interviewed by govern
ment officers; aud promised MT to re-
peat the offence.
The story represented food adj
ministrstion representatives AS going
about and sfixing red labels - the
buildings in which farmers have pota-
toes stored and leaving orders that
the potatoes were government prop
erty and were not 10 be removed with
out government permission. This sc-
tion was sscribed TO a determination
on the part of the food administration
20 prevent ex.ortionate prices. Care
full inquiry proved that no such tags
had been distributed by anybody and
no such orders given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
By Ralph Block

Nobody ever takes the stage serious
IL when il talks about marriage. but
il remains one OF the favorite indoor
sports, Of playwright, at least, II not
Of plsygoer. six Months Option at
the Princess, Theatre, sounds like
compound Of all the satires on mar
riage from Congreve down past Saw
TO the Washington Square Players, but
its nearest double OF the season Is
Saturday to Monday" the chief differ
ence being that the plan OF Saturday
to-Mondsy was tried out just after
marriage and that of the play at the
Princess seven years after the first
contract had been made. This light
comedy By Amelia Anslee, except for
the briefest of moments. lacks the
pungency Of Mr. Hurlbut's dialogue.
and is inclined 10 talk for the most
part for talks own sake. Even though
1t is inexpert in its presentation, and
rot entirely smooth in its acting, it is
a much fuller comedy than Saturday
20 Monday" possessing q greater vari-
ETY. Of characterization and a greater
tendency toward real comedy. IL la
bors, however. Under the burden OF
platitude about matrlmony which so
many previous attempts in the same
direction have put upon IL, and does
not Justify very wildly the playgoer's
search for new lights on the matter.
Shaw's hslf-sexed lady of "The
Philanderer" supplies one Of the
angles of this quadrangle, an unloved
and idle wife, ri Italian musician with
eyes and a voice. and a scarcely be
lievable husband the other three. The
wife fill her role in name only. the
cause in this case, contrary 10 accepted
conventions about IL. being the hus-
band. He, asinine az the best, wants
pal and the mannish lady who
takes the part discovers the solution
Of their troubles in a six months con.
tract, which lets both, husband and
wife. try their primrose ways before
embarking on divorce. The audience,
it can scarcely be believed, has no
doubts at any moment of the outcome.
which eventuates when the husband
finds his prospective partner running
even his business affairs, according 10
her own ideas. Il is, strangely enough
he who returns to the family fold, and
the final curtain supplies g picture OF
retirement in which IL is the wife
who looks disconsolately back at the
pleasant lover she hiss left behind.
The cast is more than presentable,
and makes probably as much OF the
play rs can be found in it. Jane Mar
bury is the mannish lady, Minna
Gombel the irked wife, David Quixsno
q seductive Italian. and Stanley Ridges,
the half baked husband. The business
motif was supplied by W. I. Clark, who
made the kind Of sharper who believes
he understands women so real as TO
be almost repellent. Mrs. jacques
Martin does & pleasant bit Of acting as
his trusting wife.
six Months option" is mild anuse
ment, but not in any large quantity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Opera
Carmen" With Farrar, and
"Boheme'' Thanksgiving
Offering at Metropolitan

The war has broken many traditions,
and one OF them is that of the Thanks
giving performance Of "Parsifal," at
the Metropolitan. This year Carmen"
was substituted. far cry, indeed, from
Wagner's music drama. Of course,
Nine. Geraldine Fsrrar sang the title
part. Nine. Farrar was not in her bes:
voice, and the richness Of her tones
seemed diluted. What she had lost in
nature she had, however. gained in art.
She sang the first and second acts ex-
ceedingly we'll. After that she was
much less successful, the expression
Of tragic emotion being always beyond
her. She has greatly improved her
Characterization over her first two
wilful seasons in the part. She is now
unexaggerated in action. and in the
first two acts very much the gypsy.
Mr.. Martinelli's Don Jose is always
sincere, and he IS this year in super
latively good voice. His singing Of
the Flower Song" received and de-
served the warmest applause OF the
afternoon.
Nr. Whitehills Escamillo is always
manly and informed with a graceful
dignity, which is as Il should be. His
voice Yesterday sounded uneven, al
though his phrasiug was always eN-
cellent At times his tones were OF
much beauty and at others rough.
There was a newcomer TO the company
in Miss May Peterson, who sang
Micaels Miss Peterson possesses
pretty face and figure, gracious per-
sonality, a fine feeling for style, and
a voice which, while exceedingly light,
is one of crystal purity. She was eN-
ceedingly nervous, fact which later
fered somewhat with her singing OF
the air in the third act, by giving her
az times inadequate breath support.
Miss Peterson, when she gets her bear
lngs, ought 10 prove a welcome addi-
ton 20 the company. She possesses a
beautiful il somewhat fragile voice,
which she uses with taste and skill.
Mr.. MouteuX gave a polished reading
of the score, though one which some
times lacked in vigor. No mention Of
Carmen" is ever complete without
word for Miss Rosina Calls superb
dancing. Miss CALI does with her
body and her toes what few singers
can accomplish with their voices.
In the evening "Boheme' was re-
peated, but with several new artists
in the cast. The Rodolfo was Ricardo
Martin, who was appearing at the
Metropolitan for the first time in sew
eral years. He was afflicted with such
d bad cold that critical comment would
be unjust, and the audiences indul-
gence was asked for Mr.. Martin By
Press Representative William J. Guard,
who appeared before the curtain after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

the second act Miss Muzio was the
Mimi, and charming one. When she
learns how 10 sustain her tones IN
me-.o roce she will be far more
perfect singer than she is at present;
She possesses beauty, temperament. ana
a fine natural voice; but there is much
vet for her 20 learn. Miss Ruth Miller
was again the Musetta. and. freed from
her cold and the nervousness OF her
debut, she proved perhaps the most
satisfactory grisette the Metropolitan
has seen since FRITZ Schet. Her
voice is an admirable one, pure m
timbre. Of sufficient volume. and easily
produced. In addition, she is an actress
possessed of temperament and plastic
grace. who, 20 make Musetts amusing.
does not feel called upon TO make ner
gross.
The superb voice of Jose Msrdones
was a grateful Offering in the part d
Colline. The Metropolitan has pos
sessed no such bass voice since the
DAYS Of Poi .Plancon. Owing to the
illness of Thomas Chalmers, Louis
d'Augelo took sho part Of Schaunard,
filing it acceptably. Mr.. Papi con-
Quoted with much spirit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Charles Beckett
Former Surrogate Dies; Wac
Authority on Wills

Former Surrogate Charles Beckett
died at his home. 300 West Eighty
eighth Street, yesterday. He was APP
pointed Surrogate for New York Caun-
ty by Governor Hughes in 1908 and
served one term.
Judge Beckett was prominent MEM
Der Of the Bar Association, and was
recognized as an authority on wills.
Prior to becoming Surrogate he served
for five years as probate clerk in the
same court.
He was born in Williamstown, VI,
fifty-eight years ago, and came 10 New
York in 1881. as a student in the CO.
lumbia Law School, graduating in 1888.
He was u member Of the University
Club, the Dartmouth Club, the New
England Society and the West Side
Republican Club.
The fuueral will be held on Sunday
afternoon from the home of the de-
ceased. the Rev. DR.. George Alexander
officiating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Loaded 3-Inch She'll Found
On Ship Taken Over by u. S

Laborers engaged in loading one OF
the big tramp steamers taken over by
the United States government for the
transportation Of supplies, which is
lying at a Brooklyn dock, found
loaded 3-inch shell in storerocm on
the boat yesterday. Federal officers
were notified Of the find and the shell
was taken TO the Fourth Avenue police
station. where il will be kept, pending
an investigation.
The police are OF the opinion that the
shell was hidden away by some member
Of the crew as q souvenir, the ship hav-
ing returned from the other side only 4
few days ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Nutley Solves Problem
Of War Relief Work
Town Does Away With Cam
psign for Funds and AS
sesses Each Resident

NUTLEY, y. j., Nov. 29.-There will
be no more campaigns for war relies
funds in Nutley. Hereafter the town
will give its share TO all requests in
spired by the conflict; but it will give
in Mechanically adjusted fashion
through It's recently formed War Work
Committee.
The War Work Committee was
organized 20 free Nutley from parades.
mass meetings and rallies, such as have
attended all former drives to obtain
money for the country's need here.
The committee has assessed monthly
contribution from every resident IN
fSe town. II has also figured out that
Nutley is responsible for 800 Of every
100000 that the nation desires TO
raise.
Thus. when in the future the Y. N.
e. A. or the Red Cross or any other
organization desires 20 raise funds,
the War Work Committee will simply
make out d check, and residents OF
Nutley will go about their business IN
moved By red fire, oratory and trans
yarcrcIeg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Hall-Dowling
Daughter of President Of the
Board of Aldermen Married

Miss Gertrude F. Bowling, daughter
Of Frank L. Bowling, president OF the
Board of Aldermen, Of 4Ol West
Twenty-fourth Street, was married to
Harold p. Hall. Of this city, yesterday
at 1890 in the Church of ST. COLUMBIA
in West Twenty-ffth Street. The Rev.
Edward ]. Higgins, Of Rosendale, y.
Y, performed the ceremony. ,
The bride wore travelling suit OF
Copenhagen blue velvet and hat OF
blue velvet and at her cOrsage a bou-
auet Of pink sweet peas. Miss Florence
Bowling was her sisters maid OF hohor
and only attendant. Joseph Higgins,
brother Of the officiating priest, was
best man.
Mr.. Hall is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Hall, of the Borough OF Inc
Brony. After their wedding trip he
and his bride will live in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Whitman Praises Erie Canal
Saws N. Y. Owes Commercial
Lead to Waterway

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. Ex-Governor
Whitman pointed with pride to the
Erie Canal to-day before the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association. II was
a pioneer waterways project under
taken by New York State without gov
eminent aid. he said, and continued:
Modern political controversies seem
like afternoon teas compared with the
opposition to its building in 1917. To
its operation New York's commercial
supremacy is largely due. and yet the
canal was referred to contemptuously
as 'Clinton's ditch In 1917 Philsdel-
phia's commerce led her rivals by 30
per cent. while eight years later the
Quaker City Jagged by % per cent"
A novel feature of to-day's session
was the entrance Of a dozen Seminole
Indians from the Everglades attired in
native dress. As he was not a Tam
many brave. Big Chief" Willie Tiger
tail sat beside the Governor Of the
Empire State on the platform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Plays and Players

For the benefit Of the American Hos
pital at THUR, France, and the First
Field Hospital y. G. L. S., the slave
market scene OF "Chu Chin Chow"
from the Manhattan Opera House will
be produced at an Oriental bazaar 10 be
given Wednesday and Thursday, De-
cember ., and 8. at the First Field Hos
pital hrmory at So West SiNty-siXth
Street. The audience will vote FOR their
favorite slave, and a handsome prize
will be given TO the Queen Of the Harem
Eva lie Gallienne has been engaged
BY William Faversham for the all-star
production OF Lord and Lady Algy,
which will be seen in Aew York City at
Christmas with Maxine Elliott, Irene
Fenwick, Maclyn ArbIckl0 and William
Faversham IN the star roles.
Violeta, a Spanish dancer, arrived
yesterday from Havana, 20 make her
first appearance IN this country as
the feature OF THE Land Of JOY" in
the Park Theatre tonight.
In order 70 accommodate the holiday
crowds and weekend visitors, there
will be an extra matinee of Guy Bates
Post in THE Masquerader' at the
Booth Theatre this afternoon.
The opening performance Of over
the Top" at the Forty-fourth Street
Theatre Roof Theatre, with 7. Roy
Barnes, Justine tombstone and Craig
Campbell, will take place tomorrow,
Saturday, night at o'clock.
Both performances OF "Chu Chin
Chow" yesterday filled the utmost
capacity Of the theatre, bringing in a
total Of Sl1,251.50. Morris Gest, who
has been identified with the Manhattan
Opera House since the Hammers:ein
regime, said that the receipts exceeded
the highest previous record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Grand Central Palace Packed ;
800 Jackies Provide
Entertainment
Sailor Eats
Fourteen Pies
Baby Votichenka Sells Smiles
at Mrs. w. X. Wander
bits Booth

The largest, gayest crowd the war
bazaar has yet had was brought to
Hero Land yesterday b. the holiday.
Estimated at $4,000, it packed the
Grand Central Palace so tightly that
the sardine smile is inadequate. In
festive mood the visitors made little
Of crushed toes and rumpled coiffures
and showed extraordinary patience
when caught in corners and on stair
WAYS for minutes a. time, unable 10
proceed or retreat.
Hundreds OF sailor boys spent sew
ersl hours at the bazaar, for the day
and place belonged to them. Their
lark uniforms were scattered through
,be crowds and surrounded every booth
ard restaurant table. They admired
the pretty girls, ubiquitous here al
ali hours, spent money with both hands
and either watched or participated IN
the Navy Day festivities.
Sailors Contests Attract Crowds
There we're wrestling matches, duels'
boxing bouts. tumbling and juggling
ambitions. pie eating contests and
otbcr sports dear 20 young seamen
For four hours the 300 sailors brought
NV Rear Admiral Nathaniel K. Usher
/couuandant OF the New York Navy
Yard. entertained the crowds from the
platform on the main floor. The eHorVs
~ the sailors who endesvored TO dis
nose Of a pile Of huckleberry PIES 10
.bree or less gulps were received with
loud acclaim. The winner managed 70
eat fourteen.
Uncomfortable laughter was heard
whom men of different ships outted
each other ferociously with their neads
hopping about with feet and hands ted
together. YeOman Arthur +. fltz-
GERALD Of the I'd Naval Battalion, was
in charge of the entertainment.
Mrs. W. K. Nanderbilts booth, es-
tiare dcs Blessts," selling relics OF tne
war. TOYS made by soldiers, silken hand
bags and scent, had an unexpected at
traction yesterday afternoon Two
vear-old Taras Noticherka, son OF inc
musician and namcsake or CossacS
king. stood on the counter dressed II,
-iry kimona and sold adorable smiles
fOr q quarter ailNNSs - N~'''
Ignoring the hardy traditions OF his
name. he wept instead Of smiling; no
charge was made 20 the customer. ms
booth. in charge Of Alfredo Sides. IS
decorated with glass globes which dit-
fuse,colored lights, and Is one OF the
most beautiful corners Of the bazaar.
Privileges for Enlisted Men
Enlisted men in uniform are admitted
free 20 the Palace and also 10 the Red
Cross tea room, where they are served
with da.nties for Eaught but the pleas
ure Of their presence. This privilege
costs men in mere cts attire 81 al
least. This immunity should make a
second draft entirely unnecessary.
To-day is the three-ply occasion OF
Canadian. st. Andrews and Children. s
Day. A Mother Goose pantomir1e Will
be held in the grand ballroom, and Jack
Homer. Miss Mutfet, Jack and Jill, Old
King Cole ard others known to fame
will be present. For the dull-minded
grown-ups there will be a CALIFORNIAN
ball in the evening. Alice Roosevelt
Longworth will work to-day for the
Shamrock Fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Meat Packers Face Strike
$4,000 Employees Ordered to
Vote on Question of Going Out

CHICAGO, Nov. GA strike vote by
some $4,000 packing house employees in
the United States was ordered by rep
resentatives Of the international unions
affected at meeting last night.
Notice of the action was to-day tele-
graphed 20 Samuel Gompers, president
OF the American Federation Of Labor
The strike vote is returnable in ten
days, and will represent all stockysrds
employees, from butchers and cutters to
electricians and engineers.
A strike vote will not necessarily
mean strike, John Fitzpatrick, presi-
dent Of the Chicago Federation of La
Dor, said, but will authorize union or
cials 20 call a strike in case theiI
negotiations with the packers now III
der way fail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Patriotism To Be KEYNOTE
of Advertisers Convention

Preparations have been completed
for .he convention Of the Association
of National Advertisers, December ..
and at the Biltmore. The annual
dinner Of the association WI be held
or the evening OF December 5.
Patriotism will be the keynote. The
speakers will include Theodore L.
burton, former Senator from Ohio;
stephen Lausanne, editor Of the Paris
"Matin," George Haven Putnam and
Richard II. Lee, of The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Workers in Argentina
Prepare to Seize Railways

BUENos AYRES, Nov. 2e.-Traffie
on the General Railway Company OF
Buenos Ayres is almost At stand
still because Of strike Of the en-
ployes.
All the railway workmen's assoeia-
tons, it is reported. plan TO merge for
the purpose Of defending the workers
and TO prepare them 10 assume the
management and direction Of the rail-
way Industry, in accordance with the
principle that the means Of work DO.
long II the workers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
N. Y. Zionists Learn Jews
In Palestine Are Safe

Dispatches which reached the head
quarters Of the Provisional Iionist
Committee in this city yesterday, did
much % relieve the anxiety felt here
over the fate Of the Jewish colonies IN
Palestine during the last few months
The information. which Is the FIRST 70
cone direct 10 this city from that part
u the world ia some time, says that
The British army has placed special
guard over the colonies, and except ior
he eOnnscation Of cattle and plough
ing animals the c0lonists have not SUI
fsred from The tremendous conflict go
ny on al around them.
4 commission representing the IN
transitional Zionist organization expects
- leave Tor Palestine within q few
~ssks. n viii carry With II all u \
assilsbie Zionist funds which are NO
being called IN from organizations n
knSiant. Russia and America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

large sum was contributed 10 the cam
paign committees Of the nominees for
the Board of Estimate.
Following the lead of Mayor Mitchell,
we wish the new administration every
success and will Loyalty support 1t so
far as its administration is effective
and for the best public interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Rev, Charles E. Sawtelle

HARTFORD, Conn. Nov. 29.-The
Rev. Charles Edward Sawtelle died
here to-day at the home Of his sister.
Miss Mary Sawtelle. He was pastor OF
The First Baptist Church OF Needham,
Mass. and a former president Of the
Massachusetts Baptist State Confer
ence. He was born in San Francisco in
iaRE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Camouhage Takes Place
Of Pumpkin in Pie

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--Camouhsged
pumpkirless pumpkin pie and ginger
less gingerbread are the latest ex..
periments IN food conservation tested
on one Of the army transports, and, &C
cordiug 70 the report Of the troops
there was only one obJection-there
wasn't enough.
Supplied by the National Emergency
Food Garden Commission, the recipes
we're tested on the transport Grant
Nth great success. The pie IL, a. Us
name implies, camouhaged With corn
neal with Indian meal, salt, brown
sugar. nnnamon. two egg and ginger.
The gingerbread, however, - ginger
less. molasseslesE, eggless, Dutterlesa
and mIlkln.A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Miss AGNES M. Brown to Wed

Miss Agnes Mildred Brown. daughter
e the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Jud-
son Brown. will be married 10 Harold
Coe Stuart December 2l in the Madison
Svenue PRESBYTERIAN Church. Miss
Eleanor Brown will be her sisters
maid Of honor and only attendant
James Marshall Stuart viii serve as
his brothers best man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Drama
Six Months Option,
Mild Comedy About
Marriage

Dorothy Donnelly presents six
Months Option" by Amelia Anslee, at
| the Princess Theatre.
THE CAST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Every weekday from IL A. M.
to IL p. M. Until Dec. IL

HERO LAND HAS BEEN PUBLICLY IN
DoRsED ny GOV WHITMAN AND
DISTRICT ATTORNEY SWAS..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Grand Central Palace
SOC ADMISSION SOC
Canadian Day
St. Andrew Day

There i, no selling in the aisle,
p. Nj +. M.-"Mother Goose Festival
tLe Paquet du SoldatJ
Suneryision OF Mrs. T d. 81 Cardoza
aP.M.-6 P.M.-Children's General Dancing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

The british Tank Britannia IN Action.
The streets In Observation-Disclosures
Trenches.
Ice skatinE-Dspcing-t
Concerts In the Grand Hall
Arrobats-Oames for the Riddles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
John DREW and CHAs. Butler speak
at British War Relics Exhibits
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SLIPPERS

IUNCHEON~-TEis-
SUFFERS
For All Purses
CAFE de Paris (.nd foorj
Direction OF Delmonico
Cheshlre Cheese go floor
Direction OF keen's Chop House
The BersagiieFef'th f a9oTl nj, ros ~,
The Red Cross Tea Room
Golden West Cabaret t4th foor)
Direction Of J. Z. Regain
To-night-Dorothy Dixon
James J. Corbett and Frank Tinney
z q, National Vaudeville Ass'n--NAude-
VILE for the British Patriotic Fund
O 70 iI-Same National Vaudeville ASS ny
10 y. M.-l2 r. Macedonian Ball"
Supervision OF Phyllis Nelson Terry
4 10 e:SO-Ceneral Dancing and Band Con-
cert and Numerous advertisements by
stars OF Stagsland. Skaters, etc. by the
following well-kuOwn artists. Nay
Judsls. Ena Remoli. Jack Davis and
June Rogers courtesy OF Waidorf-As-
toria) and Harry Browning courtesy
" Iceland).
AND ALL THE TINE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
THEATRE DU yIEUX COLOMBIEl

plrectsur General; Jacques Copeau.
s. w. 55th 81. Greeley 1872. Ives 80.
LES FOURBERIEs DE sCAPIN.
Next wk: ia Nsyctte. lie Carrosse du 81.
sacremeut y La JalouSle du Barbouiile.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-23
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