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New Britain herald., 1918-10-26

Mrs. Ella Flagg Young was one of the best known woman educators in the United States. She was a leader of progressive education ideas to Chich she devoted more than 50 years Tof her life.
 She was chosen superintendent of Chicago's public schools in 1909 from 8 list of six candidates, five of whom were men educators of national repu- tation. She succeeded Edwin G. Cooley and was the first woman to S4Ae elected superintendent of schools in 1one of the largest American cities. As head of the public schools of Chicago she was intrusted with the education of 300,0O0 children.
 She inaugurated many important reforms, among these being the teach ing of sex hygiene, the enlargement of the kindergarten course, an increase In the scope of the vocational train Alng department and simplification of ythe curriculum of the primary grades
 She was aggressive and possessed great executive ability. She insisted upon the complete divorce of politics from the public schools and fought many successful battles in support of this principle
New Britain herald., 1918-10-26
Declares His Message Is Deliber-
 ate Insult to Millions
SPEAKS IN KNOXVILLE
Aspirant for Congress Says Chief Executive l., Playing Politics. States Where He Stands and Ac- cepts the Challenge.
( Special to Herald.)

Unionville, Oct. 26.-Mayor George A. Quigley, republican candidate for congressman from this district. ad- dressing a republican rally in Union vile last evening, declared that Pres- dent Woodrow Wilson has deliberate iy insulted the loyal Americans, both civilians and soldiers, who are of re- publican political belief. He called upon his listeners to accept the chal- lenge of the nations chief executive and to go to the polls on November D determined to uphold the American principles and ideals.
 The rally was held in the Unionville Town hall and Mayor Quigley, as the principal speaker of the evening, was rendered a rousing ovation both be- fore and after his remarks and at several points in his talk he was in- terrupted by applause from his iis- teners.
 Scores Presidents Message.
 After stating what the republican party stands for, declaring that the party has supported the war to the limit and calling upon the voters to return a republican house, he launched forth into a bitter arraign- ment of the president By his mes sage of yesterday in which he called upon the country to vote for demo- cratic congressman, ignoring the re- publicans the president "has deliber- ately insulted millions of loyal Ameri- cans," Mayor Quigley said. Continu- ing he declared that the presidents message will be received as an insult "by these millions of loyal American men who have stood behind the presi- dent and his war program as a unit It will likewise be received as an in suit by the millions of soldiers who are fighting bravely on the fields of large number of soldiers who are in American cantonments and who hap pen to be republicans" >. -.--~"--~'
 For Unconditional Surrender.
 Publicly voicing his opinions that they may never be misund erstood, Mayor Quigley has stated that he is first, last and all the time for "uncon- ditional surrender The American Defense society has sent telegrams to all political candidates throughout the country asking them what their opinions are in regard to peace and unconditional surrender. The mayors reply was terse and to the point:
 "I am only for peace based on un- conditional surrender.
 "G. A. QUIGLEY.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-26

Paris, Oct. 2G.-The battle hasf famed up again and heavy flghting now is under way from VaIenciennea to the Mouse. The Germans ara fighting well everywhere, but the Ak
 lies continue to make substantial headway in the task of driving back the enemy on the Mouse line.
 Strictly speaking, there are threes large battles in progress all of whichS are being conducted with equal suc-l cess for the Allies. The first is beins carried on by the British Third andl Fourth armies which, pushing on to- wards Mons, have reached the VaI4 enciennes- -Hirson double track rail-1 road, The second is the attack oG Gen. Mangin north and east of Laon,4 which has resulted in a gain on d front of miles for a distance of two1 miles. He has carried his line out of the swamps around Sissonne. The third battle is being fought by Genl Guillaumat on a front of IT miles from Sissonne to Chateau Porcienvl where the Hunding line joins theH Kriemhild system. The average gainl has. been a mile although at somea points the advance has been greater@
New Britain herald., 1918-10-26
Foiled Politicians By Res

In 1915 a faction of the Chicago
 hschool board planned to oust her from
 i her position as superintendent. She | anticipated the move by suddenly re- signing. Mayor Harrison was ap- pealed to by the public to have her ] withdraw her resignation and return
 to her official dutiss although she
 bgas nearly 70 years old at the time. # Mrs. Young declined to return un- 8 less her enemies on the school board ] retired. Mayor Harrison was obliged I to accept the resignation of five trus- tees before Mrs. Young would again v assume her official duties She tri- umphed in every clash she had with the politicians in the school board af- . fairs.
 A Mrs. Young was born in Buffalo, 8N. Y, Jan. 15, 1S45. and was taken Flo Chicago by her parents when a young girl. She graduated from the Chicago public schools and was ap- I pointed teacher in the primary grade, in 1882 when she was 17 years old She was married to a Chicago mer- chant in 1868 but her husband died a year later and she returned to teaching.
 ''I would rather teach than do any thing in the world" Mrs. Young said |on one occasion.
 8' Professor At UniverNity of Chicago. President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago, who was opposed to the appointment of wo- men to important posts made an ex-
 Exception in Mrs. Young's case and ap- @pointed her a professor in the depart ment of pedagogy in 1899. Mrs. Young at first declined to ac- cept saying: T haven't a doctors degree and I don't want to he teach ing those who are working for their higher degrees when I haven't one myself"
 Its the woman we want and not Alhe degree" remarked President ' Harper as he insisted she accept it. Finally she consented to take the place on condition that she should first earn her degree. She left the University of Chicago in 1905 to become principal of the Chicago Normal school place she re- tained until appointed superintendent I of Chicago's public schools in 1909.
 AAm She was president of the National Education Association in 1910 and \ 1911.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-26
Three Battles in Pros gress, Germans Be- ing Slowly Crushed Back by Foch
BRITISH PRESSING
 ON VALENCIENNESt

French Break Through On Wide Front and Penetrate Two Miles AG Some Points-AnericansG Gain Eas6 and West of Meusc and Hold Ground i'll Face of Heavy Artillery Fire.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
PLAZA.

The perturbation OF Harold Mac
Grath's widely read novel OF civil war
times, Madam Who" with Bessie
BarriscaIe pictured in the role OF the
beautiful young daughter OF the
Southland. who matched wits with tho
shrewdest OF the Union army's secret
spy system. is the engrossing feature
of the bill at Moore's Plaza Theater
through today.
In addition TO the interest that at.
taChes to Madam Who7" by reason OF
its clever utilization OF one OF the
most critical periods in the history
OF the nation as background for its
compelling narrative, this exciting
subject presents a romance that quite
balances the more turbulent story OF
intrigue and grim struggle between
two decp-rooted beliefs
The photography. done bv Parsls-
ta's now process. Is OF unusually ar
tistic quality.
Tomorrow and Thursday Monroe
Salisbury and Ruth Clifford will oc-
cupy the Plaza screen in THE Door
Between" film version Of Samuel
Morwin's story Of Anthony, the Ab
solute.p
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
kNICkERRoCkER.

Dorothy Dalton is seen TO splendid
advantage in the flm "Flare-Up Sal.
which was given it's nrst introduction
TO Washington yesterday at Crandall' $
KnickerbOcker.
The scenes are laid in California
in the gold-rush days of '49. Miss
Dalton has the role OF Sally Jo, dancer
in the Looloo Bird, a noted gambling
hell" Sal demonstrates that she is
ever ready to enter into an argument
whether verbal or physical, and
throughout the entire picture she
dominates everything and everybody
earning the name OF "Flare-Up Sal,
because OF her impetuosity.
There is love-stOry running
through the picture, showing the fas-
cination Of Sal for The Red Rider.
a notorious road agent, who holds up
the Looloo Bird while he dances with
her. While thrills are the predom
mating note OF the picture, there is an
abundance OF genuinely interesting
comedy that affords pleasing contrast
For today and Wednesday, the at
traction viii be stella Mairs," fea'
turing Mary Pickford.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
GARDEN.

"A Mothers Sin is the de luxe pho
toplay in which Earle Williams Is
screened as the feature OF the bill at
Moorc's Garden Theater the first three
days OF this week. In point OF pro
ductIon, direction and photoplay II
surpasses any OF the recent releases
in which Mr.. Williams has been film
ed, holds interest steadtastly by vir-
tue OF a plot that is less luridly meio-
dramatic than its name suggests, ana
affords its star a role that creates
and holds quick Symuathy.
The story basically is one OF hatred
OF a man for his wife. and Willingness
on his part to wreak his vengeance
upon a son in no way responsible FOR
any OF the imagined shortcomings OF
his mother.
The comedy that takes first place
among the short reel features OF the
program Is Jumping Jacks and jail
Birds" in which Earl Montgomery and
Joe Rock perform more OF their as
founding feats. On Wednesday and
Thursday the chief attraction will be
The Powers That Prey" in which the
stellar role is taken by Mary Miles
| Minter
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
SAVOY

William s. Hart appears in his favorite
role Of hEhtinE man In the picture.
Wolves Of the Rail" which formed the
principal screen attraction at CrandalTs
Savoy yesterday. II Is a story of rough
riding and rouEher fighting. with Hart
introduced In the role of a bandit whose
reformation is brought about by the
request Of his diving mother. His char
acter is that Of Buck Andrade who
heads a gang of outlaws who have been
responsible for many train robberies
He promises his diving mother to re-
form. CASSIDY, a detective. has been
ordered to run down the bandits and is
shot by Buck when he attempts 10 ar
rest him. Tho latter keeps the detective
n prisoner, and. taking his credentials.
impersonates him. Ho pursues his for
mer comrades and puts a stop to their
hold-ups In the meantime he falls in
love with Faith Lawson. who Is in
charge Of the railroad tower. The new
bandit leader discovers cassidy in
Bucks cabin and releases him upon his
promise 10 help capture the common
enemy. But they are prevented. for
Buck saves a pay train and earns the
personal thanks ~ the railroads presi-
dent and departs with a bride-to-be.
Today's attraction is Our Little
Wif".' with MadEc Kennedy pictured
In the stellar role
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
L.AN ETY..

A galaxy of burlesque stars has
been gathered by Jack Singer to put
scrosS" tho Behman show playing this
week a. the Gayety. The company
is headed by Lew Kelly. who has
made the character OF Prof. Dope"
a classic OF the burlesque stage. In
the latest Singer offering he has am
pie opportunity to display his unique
methods. and yesterdays large audit
ences gave him an enthusiastic recep-
tion.
The opening skit Is entitled VEL
come 70 Our city" and abounds i'm
comedy and tuneful music. George
Douglas and John Honan arc rapid
fire comedians. while Vic Casmore, as
an eNcitable Frenchman, got many
laughs in his attempts to win the
hand OF a wealthy American girl.
The feminine members Of the com
pany number some OF thl best known
women in burlesque, including Lucille
Manion. Ameta Pynes and Freda
Florence Miss T'ynes and George
Douglas have several eccentric dances.
while Miss Men:on scored in songs
and Rotations An added attraction
is Marie Sparrow, whose rich Irish
broEue was delightful IN songs and
chatter.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05

The Three Things" the best story
produced by the war, presents many
interesting and superlatively thrill
ing scenes OF battle and. in addition,
carries an absorbing story OF the
manner in which a young Americans
soul was purged of utterly false
ideas OF class distinction. race hatred
and the nonexistence OF a supreme
God. In this subject Is found one OF
the most engrossing pictures filmed in
recent years The horrors OF war are
made unusually realistic by the fact
that the picture was made with the
active cooperation OF the United
States Marine Corps who provided
several hundred feet OF the film vivid
~ descriptive and startlingly true.
Raymond Mckee and Marguerite
Courtot are the featured members OF
a particularly we'll chosen cast who
in conjunction with the marines pro-
duced cinema masterpiece that Is
far more than ordinarily well direct
ed
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
POLLS.

The familiar phrase What's In a
name:' could hardly have a deeper
significance than when applied to this
weeks performance at Polls. For
under the positively meaningless title,
Let's Co." the Musical Comedy Play
ers have one OF the biggest produc-
tions OF the season.
In two acts and eight scenes. Roger
Gray. who arranged the revue. has
crowded close to nifty musical num-
bers which range from ragtime to
numerous specialties by extra per
formers.
In the staging OF the play. Mr.
Gray allotted plenty OF work to him
self. That is sufficient evidence for
Poll regulars that the show is full
OF laughs.
Act one opens with a rural panto-
! mime in which the entire company
costumed as various types OF farm
folks, follow Mr.. Gray in Turkey in
the Straw" and other similar songs.
In another scene, Miss Edwards does
some enjoyable singing. Then follows
a country schoolhouse scene, which is
one OF the hits OF the evening. And.
after a little plsylet by Mr.. COote and
Miss Gray, the act closes with imper-
sonstiOns OF famous actors and act
resses OF the past in which Misses
Young. Gray. Bartlett. and Edwards
and Messrs. Hsnley. Coote. Natanson,
Lynn. and Gray participate.
Act two starts With what IS termed
a "rsgtime concerto in which flve
pianos are played in perfect unison
under the leadership OF the orchestra
director, Antonio Bafunno.
After q scene in which the Neapoli-
tan Quartet assists the principals
in Italian folk songs, there is spe-
cialty by Ulani. the Egyptian dancer
and some society dancing by Hall and
Kinney.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
ADVERTISER ENT
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You can get mulsiied cocoanut oil
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last everyone in the family fer
months.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
IOEN.s COLUNIBIG.

The war is making woman's
world out OF the old globe. and II fol-
lows that feminine young persons
should talk Of having their fling and
sowing Wild oats. especially in view
Of all the encouragement for an in
creased cereal production. Alicia
Ramsey. in Ewes Daughter.' which
was presented on the legitimate stage
last season. took up the question very
frankly. The flm adaptation. as
shown at Loew's Columbia. gives Bill
lie Burke one OF her most interesting
vehicles.
Irene. the girl ~ the story, could
hardly have been blamed for wanting
to get out into a gayer life. after
having been bullied for years by a
pious. miserIy old father. When her
little pstrimony was delivered after
the death Of the tyrant, she promptly
set out to spend It in burst OF free
dom. There are two men in love
with Irene. one from back home who
offers marriage and the other, a row
ing EngIIshman. who offers only his
protection. When Irene's inheritance
is spent, the plot begins 70 thicken.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
ADVERTISER ENT
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CONSTIPATION
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That Is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards, a practicing physician
for II years and calomel's old-ume
enemy, discovered the formula for Olive
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chronic constipation and torpid Iivers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
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The Washington times., 1918-03-05

icaI blackface sketch. and a big mu-
sical act as its leading attractions.
THE Beauty Fountain" like all girl
acts, has feminine charm. pretty mu-
sic and scenery and some striking
costumes to commend it, in addition TO
Mr.. Rosen, who has won favor in the
big theaters with his liliputian
comedy.
Billy Altman and Harry Skyes. in
Comedy Conquered" make good the
title OF their sketch with natural por-
trayals Of blackface characters that
are really funny, and the Musical
Avolos. xylophone quartet from the
English music halls. also furnish a
surprise with a vocal solo by Its
prima donna, which is well worth
hearing.
Baker and Allen open with rapid
juggling with Indian clubs; Frank O..
King has some dramatic song reci-
tatiOns that win favor: Holden and
Harron, both amuss and entertain.
each has a good. voice and the man is
a comical comedian.
The Rose Of Blood" the Fox su-
perfilm. with Theda Bara as its pic.
ture star, is the big matinee photoplay
shown only at 1:45 and 4:45 p. m.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05

Friendly Enemies" which Louis
Mann and sam Bernard. the co-stars.
hope will help win the war. was
greeted with cheers by a crowded
house at the National last night and
sent on its way for a long run by
words OF encouragement from the
President OF the United States.
It Is q play right up to the minute
in its import. II mlngles smiles with
tears. provides the principals with
plenty OF opportunities for dynamic
acting and teaches a lesson in loyalty.
Mr.. Mann. as Karl Pfeifer IS re-
tired shoe manufacturer who has
made his thousands in America but
still retains deepest affection for the
Fatherland. His friend. Henry
Block. played by Mr.. Bernard. is a
banker whose allegiance to the
Kaiser ended when he landed in New
York to carve his fortune.
From the minute they meet in the
first act until the hnRl curtain the
friends are continually clsshing over
the merits OF kultur. Even in a
German role Mr. Mann can make an
Englishman laugh, and there are
laughs aplenty in the production.
Pfeifer's only son. engaged to
Blocks only daughter, has. unknown
to his father. entered the officers
training camp at Plattsburg and
graduated with the rank of lieuten-
ant. The play opens with him hurry
ing home on a final visit before sail
ing for France. His mother and
prospective fsther-in-Iaw agree TO an
immediate wedding and it is with diff
ficulty that the news is broken to
old Pfeifer. Astounded that a son
OF his should bear arms against rela-
tives in Germany the old man leaves
in a rage.
When the transport on which Will
liam Pfeifer has sailed is blown up
b. a German agent. the same day
the elder Pfeifer begins to see the
! light and, realizing that his money
helped send his sons ship to the bot
tom with hundreds OF American
young men. he experiences a revul-
sion OF feeling. Pictures OF the kai-
ser and Bismarck are torn from his
! walls snd burned. while pictures OF
Washington and Wilson are substi-
tuted.
Louis Mann furnishes the bulk OF
| the pathos. while Sam Bernard pro-
/ vides most OF the laughs that abound
| IN lne play. MHle- MANhiiue SotN oi4F
, as the mother Pfeifer, is clever in
! her characterization. while Regina
! Wallace as June Block, the young
| bride, fts in well in the little COM
pany. Feliz Krembs, as the master
spy. gives a clean-cut portrayal OF a
/ difficult part.
| When the co-stars were called be-
| fore the curtain after the second act,
Mr. Mann. as spokesman, thanked
the first-nighters and said that most
/ OF the truths uttered in the dialogue
/ had already been enunciated by our
/ President This served as cue for
| the audience TO call on the President
| for a speech. He arose in the box
and, after thanking the actors for
| spreading the gospel OF loyalty
F. wished the play and the company
| success.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
n. F. KEITH'S.

1o,,ise Dresser, Emmet CoTTigan.
ard wellington Cross run a neck ana
-rtk race for premier h"n'rS on 'h'S
weeks bill at keith's. Tho auHienc
at last nights openinE opplauoea
them impartialIy. so 't's hard 10 tel
which one makes the biggest MT.
Miss Drcsser's return t "v"d hNiIIe
gives Keith patrons an"lNcE nance
TO hear her charming rendition or tae
latest songs-humorous. sentiments "a !,
and martial. Her singing "f MY ''hI
Sal" left more than on: 81 the audi
ence in tears. 81,
Emmett Corrigan score, mus IN h's
three impersonations. The BrltlSh
Tommy a presentation Of Robert
Services poem. afternoon Tea, from
the "Rhvmes Of a Red Cross Man;
The Re Union" depicting a reunion
between a soldier OF the South and
one OF the North. The FIFE and drum
numbers presented by Mr.. CorriEan
and his able partner stir the house TO
cheers of enthusiasm, especially When
Dixie" is the tune. Lsst he presents
a scene OF his own. Alta Boy
strong appeal to patriotism.
Wellington Cross again puts his
songs and gags across with his win
ming personality. He was here few
weeks ago. Little by Little and Bit
by Bit" was again his feature.
The greatest laugh producers on the
program were 1mhof. Conn and
Corcene, in their skit. The Pest
House" This has To be seen TO be
appreciated. but Roger ImhOfs act
ing brings gales OF laughter.
Another laugh is furnished by Joe
Morris and Flossie Campbell, with
their act "Ayiate-her" lust a hodge
podge OF nonsense and real humor.
Ruby and Inez Chalfonte present
some charming dances. Rose and
Ottilie Sutro, playing on two grand
pianos. hold their audience spell
bound. Fritz and Lucy Bruch. cello
and violin virtuosl. are masters In
their art. Jack and Nora Williams
with q semi-aCrobstic dancing act
open the bill.
The Washington times., 1918-03-05
APOLLO.

Thcr" is little danger OF the popu.
lsrity Of William s. Hart waning one
iota, So long as he continues to be
seen In such genuinely thrilling pic
lures as wolves Of the Rail-" which
formed the chief attraction yester-
day on the screen OF CrandalIs
Apollo. His role is that Of Buck An
drade. the feared leader OF a desper
ate gang OF desperados. who reforms
He becomes selfAppointed de
fender OF the law and proceeds Ia
run down the members of his former
band. How he prevents the hold up
OF a pay train receives the per
sonal thanks and a handsome reward
from the roads president. and, Incl
dentally, finds a helpmAte. forms a
story in which the interest never IaEs
one thrill following another in swift
succession.
The Divine Sacrifce." featuring (
Kitty Gordon, Is today's attraction.