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The Washington times., 1918-05-05
NEW STARS JOIN
CAST OF ARTISTS
TOPLAY OUT THERE

New stars have been added to the
galaxy who will be seen in the unique
production Of out There" to be given
at the National Theater May l3. and the
entire proceeds turned over 10 the y. g.
Chapter OF the American National Red
Cross.
The cast now Includes an array Of the
atr1caI headHners. such as have seldom
been assembled in the one play in this
country. They are George Arliss. Julia
Arthur. James T. Powers. GcrOge Mac
Farlane. Laurette Taylor. George VI.
Cohsn. James X. HaCkeJt. BcryI Mercer.
". B. Warner. Mrs. Fiske. G.. T. HeEg!e.
Burr Mcintosh. and Chauncey OlcOtt.
Harry Rapley. manager Of the Ma
uOnal Theater. not only has donated the
use or the theater. but has personally
provided the orchestra, attendants. and
arranged for the transportation OF seen
cry and all other incidentals. Every cent
paid for seats 10 this production will 10
to the Red Cross.
The premiere in Washington will IN
augurate a three weeks tour. arranged
by Klaw and Erlanger and George e.
Tyler. OF the J. Hartley Manners pay.
anu TIC p'f'Ao ~ hll aIipfdI N'-ts@s
that in Washington. Will be turned o e.
10 the Red Cross.
The tour Is n part OF the cOntribu-
tlon OF the theatrical world 10 the
national campaign. Nav 20 L. -. FOR
a one hundred million dollar fund fOr
the Red Cross.
4 unique feature OF the arrange
ments includes the auction sale OF
seats at the National ThcaJ.r tomor-
row IMay 80 afternoon. at 1 o'clock.
when Charles Henry I:Vtler viii be
the BuctiOncer and theatrical stars
from all Washington theaters will as
sist him. These viii include Frances
Starr. the Howard Brothers. Tom
Lewis. Alfred Browning. claude Gil
lingwater. Lester I.onrrgau. Helen
Menlen. Bessie Mccoy Davis, and
many others.
Following this sale the seats will
be put on sale at the National
Theater. The auction will include all
boxes except that reserved for Prcsi-
dent Wilson and orchestra seats
One feature of the performance
which viii appeal 10 lovers OF music
will be the singing or the national
anthem by Nine. Elcan0ra lie C!s-
neros. noted grand opera star.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
Place to Sleep Was
No Object to This
0bjectOr at Meade

CAMP MEADE. Nd. May s.
A conscientious objector here
broke all records for stubborn
ness when he refused to move his
own cot.
He was quartered in the 313th
Regiment. and the Baltimore SOL
dierS told him that he would
either move the cot or stay
awake out OF doors, because as a
new man he could not be allowed
to remain in the barracks with
old soldiers, thus subjecting them
to the quarantine imposed upon
all newcomers as a matter Of
precaution against contagious
diseases.
He prayed for strength to re-
sist the impulse TO move the cot
to the place. indicated. Later on
he grew very sleepy and finally
did carry the cot, explaining that
he did it without any intention
to help win the war thereby.
He is the first objector who
showed lack or desire for a place
to sleep, and he was. accordingly,
sent TO the base hospital to have
a mental test.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

will eliminate the present five-mile
haul OF all material and supplies to
Humphreys.
Natural Leader of Men.
That the fiuancier is a natural
leader OF men as well as an engineer
OF high standing in railroad circles.
is attested by the cheerful spirit of
his men in attacking the task Of
building these trestles.
These men many OF whom were re-
cruited from the shops and offices
of the big city. had no previous ex-
perience in the work OF railroad or
bridge copstruction. but under the
able direction OF the New York engi-
neer and patriot, they took hold OF
their task with energy and enthus-
fasm and the result has been gratify-
ing to Colonel Vanderbilt as well as
OF tremendous service 10 the ma
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
Cornelius Vanderbilt Builds Railway National Capitals Back Door
Congress Did TGaa Yesterday IT

Another Great Victory for Senator OVerman As the Amnsra
ton Leader in the Senate The Conference Report on the Alien
and SediOn Bill Adopted With the Truth Barred as Defense.
Protest By Johnson Of California Plea for Courage and
ruth in the Press-The Bill closing the Country Passed the
Housewives Point Salaries Not the Cost Plus Basis
About the Psychological Offensive Harmony Between Sen
aOr OVerman and Judge Ta-SenaOr Brandegee on Two
Spots" in Of6ce-hVestgating the War Department.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

ton in its preparation for the Gl-
gantic struggle with Prussianism.
In performing his duties as COM
manding officer OF this unit. Colonel
Vanderbilt is busy man. He works
like a Trojan from ten to fifteen
hours each day, his sole purpose be
ing to complete the job in the short
est possible time. This enthusiasm
for hard work displayed by their i'm
mediate leader has inspired the men,
to put forth their best efforts, and
the result is a great task well done
in remarkably short space OF time.
Devious TrackAEe Laid.
Besides the building OF these tres
ties, Colonel Eanderbilt's regiment
has done much work in laying the
narrow gauge railroad that leads to
every part Of the camp. -Four men
can pick up a section OF track. Fixed
70 permanent steel ties. and lay Il
anywhere. II through a forest, only
the trees that come in the way at
intervals OF six to eight feet need be
removed. FOR the short sections OF
track can be curved and twisted al
most al W!ll. thus enabling the car
ryiug Of heavy supplies into places
most easy OF access.
Colonel Vanderbilt IL stiIl in his
prime He is forty-hve years old and
Of rugged constitution. lie moves
among his men with the springy step
Of youth, and his enthusiasm seems
inexhaustible. He tramps through
the uncut forest. over mills. into deep
recesses and scales rugged eminences
with the ease and agility OF a boy.
He Is in the work with whole
hearted and patriotic enthusiasm
that is infectious. Though a man OF
few words. the record OF his actions
is being made evident in the heart
OF the forests and among the rolling
hills OF old Virginia.
weddings and commandments.
Consult GUIDE now about the flowers
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
Conscientious SIaCkerS
AT Meade Must Shave
In Interest of Health

Orders were given today that
conscientious objectOrs must
shave.
This was in the interest OF
sanitation and not because OF in
terest in their personal appear
ance.
Some made formal protests,
but finally tackled the job In a
half-hearted manner.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
MILLIONAIRE
. BOSSING lob
. Of ENGINEERS
IN VIRGINIA

n you 90 TO Union Station, board a
Richmond. FrcdericksJurg. and Potomac
frdiu, ride 10 AccohnE, Ia. and then
take motor track trip Of fire miles 10
Cd'Hp Humphreys. you can sec one Of
i3leTicd'S most noted miHioHaires II boss
ing" job Of railroad building.
This millionaire is "oH the Job" like a
rcRi railroad prag, IaboTiag not less than
teh hours n day, aud sometimes fifteen
h7ars. perspiring SrHen the SiH is hot
GId dTeHched tCHen its rgiEir0, SIeeres
repod Hp aud his heart in the IrOrE-ds-
feeHiHed to beat the Kaiser.
Col. Cornelius Vanderbilt. commanding
the lo2d United States Engineers at
camp 4. A. Humphreys. one OF the rich
est men in the United States and A men,
Der OF the Vanderbilt family OF New
York. is engaged in building a railroad
at the very back door OF the Capital
The regiment. under Colonel Wander
bits command was formerly the Twen-
ty-second New York National Guard.
which was mustered into the United
states service shortly after the declara-
tion OF war. This regiment arrived at
Camp Humphreys March 5. and since
then has been engaged in constructing
two Of the largest trestles on the stand
ara gauge railroad being built by army
engineers from AccOtink to the camp.
The remarkable feature OF the work
being done by Colonel Eanderbilt's regi-
ment IS that they have gone into the
virgin forest through which the railroad
line passes and have felled the great
oak trees from which the sills and
standards forming the framework Of the
trdstles are being shaped. Many OF these
tlnibers measure thirty-six inches in
diameter and are thirty feet long.
Speed and Quality.
7his task - being accomplished in rec
ort time, and the character OF the work
is of the very highest class, being com
paEable to that OF the most experienced
brtdge and trestle building crews
Colonel Vanderbilt brought to the
taelI assigned his regiment a high de-
gTae Of professional skill. In addition
to- being closely allied with most OF
the important financial institutions
insNew York, Colonel Vanderbilt is a
trGned mechanical engineer, having
devoted a number OF years to the
Objection OF the motive power depart
lntnl OF Ihe new York central rail-
wEy system. in which he is heavily
interested financially. His work at
camp Humphreys has won the com
md fndation OF his immediate superiors.
Hg Is IN the construction branch OF
thA quartermasteTB department
wEch IS in charge of Major H. z.
KSbbon.
Fhe great trestles. which have a
tohl length OF l 200 feet, will be
completed and ready for the rails
and ties by May Is, and will greatly
faeilitate the work ot completing the
camp, as the construction OF the road
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Senator Curtis announced an
amendment to the District OF Colum-
bia appropriating bill, providing So
900 in aid of the National Library for
the Blind. In the House Mr.. San
ford introduced a joint resolution,
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
Bv W. V. BYARs.

despot, debating intimidative let
ters.
Then the conference report was
adopted by AZ to %. The Cotton
States and the Northwest were
chiefly responsible. The new Repub-
lican Senator from Wisconsin, Mr..
Lenroot, voted for it. Hardwick of
Georgia and Reed of Missouri voted
as Democrats in complete disregard
of Senator 0verman's wishes and
authority.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Mr.. W. H. Lamar. solicitor for the
Postoffice Department, wrote Sen
ator King that it is a good deal bet
ter to deal with. some ''propagan-
dists" by throwing them out Of the
mails than by throwing them into
Jail. He explaine dthat as they have
nothing to lose they would little
rather be martyred than not.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Senator Galiinger introduced g
resolution in the Senate calling for
a full investigation OF all eXpendi-
lures made by the War Department.
This would include the aeroplane
contracts. But instead OF giving the
investigation To- the Chamberlain
Committee the Gallinger resolution
gives II TO the Committee On EN-
penditures in the War Department,
Of which Senator Townsend or
Michigan Is chairman. Senator
Townsend is a Republican. who. thus
far. has not developed extreme
ArmageddOnist symptoms.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

swift 4 CSmpanysa sales OF fresh bSsf -
Washington. ID g. for the week ending
Saturday. April n 1918. averaged s01 esnts
per pound--Advt- Or
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

The Passport bill" passed with
out a division after all amendments
not authorized by the Committee on
Military Affairs had been voted
down. 1t means that no one can
come into or leave the United States
without a permit On the subject Of
"interning" the entire populttion OF
the United States inside the bOundar-
les, Mr.. Huddleston OF Alabama
spoke perhaps with more force than
any other opponent Of the bill. 81
think it is an awful thing to say
that an American cannot be allowed
to go outside OF his country without
somebody's permission" he said.
But bad as he thought this, it seem
ed to him worse that when once out
side. he might be denied the right
to return, arbitrarily. with no pro-
vision made for giving him a fair
trial on any suspicion some minor
official might have against him. As
the power given by the bill is to be
defined through proclamation. 1t was
said that very liberal provisions
would be made for those who must
often cross and recross the Canadian
border.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05
LIBERTY THEATER
WILL Be ERECTED
INPOTOMAC PARK

The nrst Liberty theatsr 70 SS
erected for the use Of the men IN the
, army camps located in and near to
Washington has been made possible
through the generosity OF Mrs. Ed
ward T. Stotesbury. OF this city and
Philadelphia, by the gift OF q sum
sufficient to purchase all the material
necessary for the completion Of the
building. The announcement was
made last night at a meeting Of the
District Of Columbia War Camp Com
munity Service Committee.
In announcing the making OF the
gift. Mrs. Stotesbury said: Although
my former interests have been chiefly
in the navy, I am keenly interested
in the men OF the army also. and
am convinced that nothing Is too good
for these gallant men who make up
the bulk OF the nations fighting
forces. II indeed affords me a great
deal OF happiness to make possible
the erection OF this Liberty theatsr'
which. in addition to being used as =
theater. can also be used for all kinds
Of reereational Activities"
Men VIII Bund Il.
The structure will be located IN
Potomac Park, and will be construct
ed by the men Of the Fiftieth Uhitsd
States Infantry. now in camp there.
The building will be so construetSd
as to afford ample room for q drill
hall, general recreation and reading
room, with ample shelf room for .
library. There viii also be floor space
sufficient to permit Of the playing Of
three basket ball games at one tina
and there will be ample dressing
rooms, shower baths, Offices. and
other facilities for the comfort and
convenience OF the men.
First In Vicinity.
In the theater proper vaudeville
shows and entertainments viii bs
staged. and the admission will be By
"smileaEe" books. Although many Of
the larger camps have had theatsrs
from the very hrst, the camps in the
vicinity OF Washington have been
lacking in this respect owing to the
fact that the Military Entertainment
Council has lacked the funds neces-
sary to provide such a place OF en-
tertainment for the benefit OF the
men.
This new Liberty theater and club
will be one OF the most modern IN
any OF the camps. II will be modelled
after the soldiers club which was
made possible at Camp Merritt,
through the generosity Of Mrs. Wss-
ley n. Merritt
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Mr.. Philip " Moore, OF st. Louis,
appeared before the Senate Com
mittee or Mines and Mining. to give
information on iron pyriteS, OF which
considerable quantities may perhaps
be found in Missouri, II the price-fix-
ing sections of the Lane mineral con-
troll hill are restored by the Senate.
Mr.. Moore favored price-fixing.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Weddings and Commence
Consult GUIDE now about the flowers
and floral decorations. l@lI F St.-AdV. q.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

Senator Overman yesterday intro
duced for the Record 4 newspaper
article signed "w. H. Taft" which
demonstrated to his great satisfac-
tion that he and Judge Taft (who
once carried Utah are in harmon
ious agreement on the benefits OF
the Overman bill.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

The House passed the passport
bill" so called, and the West Point
Military Academy appropriation bill,
carrying an appropriation Of 81
100000. There is no "profiteering
at West Point. When a professor is
drawing a majors pay. $500 bonus
a year is considered sufficient to pay
him for knowing law enough to teach
future commanders-in-chle The
pay OF seven leading professors IS
S26, ,5O0-not for each one as on a
cost plus basis, but for all seven.
They lack the Hog Island Know
How" at West Point.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

The Senate took up, but postponed
until Monday. a resolution Of i'm
portance to Washington. 1t was in
troduced by Senator Salisbury from
the District OF Columbia Committee
OF the Senate. He explained that the
committee would submit a bill (the
Pomerene bilD differing so greatly
from the Johnson anti-prohteering
bill, passed by the House. that there
might be much delay in disposing OF
the subject. His resolution, as he
explained it, was intended as a tenn
porary measure, operative until the
close OF the present session. and in
tended to prevent profiteering land
lords from evicting well-behayed,
paying tenants.
The Washington times., 1918-05-05

ANAuAA an , NAC NapAlOA pOAAIC " I0AIG
under the Civil Service law on and
after July 1, next.
Mr.. Emerson Of Ohio made q
speech in the House, supporting a
bill lie introduced to discourage
profiteering and sabotage on Govern
ment war contracts. He would not
only shoot spies who put bombs in
Government factories, but also ring
sters who cheat the Government on
the cost plus basis. AS this Is sup
posed to be aimed at certain dollar
a-year experts, it is what they call
in a Senate document "the psyche
logical offensive" In some parts Of
Ohio, they understand the psyche
logical offensive" to mean throwing
a scare" into somebody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-01

will be open have been changed. The
library will open. at o'clock in, the
morning, and will be closed at in the
afternoon.
x x X
A good cheer" party was given
Thursday afternoon by a group of
members of the Tuesday Study club
at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Smith. The
purpose of the party was to make a
rift in the gloom that has settled over
the town owing to war and the worry
and sacrifice attendant upon it. The
hostesses we're Mrs. Smith. Mrs. c. A.
Kline, Mrs. H. NJ. Conner. Mrs. w. L.
Goldsmith, Mrs. C. N. Mertz and Miss
Gladys Dougherty. Humorous read
fngs were given by Miss Opal Loveless
and Mrs. Goldsmith sang Heart of
Mine and Just Be Glad"
Guests invited besides the members
of the club were Mrs. B. Justice, of
Chanute; Mrs. I. B. Pulliam, Mrs. w.
W. Bollard, Mrs. ]. ]. Janey, Mrs. c.
J. Buckingham, Mrs. P. P. Womer,
Mrs. J. A. Shoemaker, Mrs. T. r. Pax
ton, Mrs. Morton Albaugh. Mrs. c. c.
Brown, Mrs. T. w. Todd, Mrs. J. D.
Gossett, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. w.
H. Hogueland, Mrs. E. E. Brookens,
Mrs. Austin Schnacke, Mrs. S. S.
Beggs, Mrs. A. H. Anthony, Mrs. A. R.
Elliott, Mrs. William Quail, Mrs H. A.
Alexander, Mrs. G. E. Dougherty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-01

A wedding that will interest large
circle of Topeka people will take place
Monday of next week. when Mrs
La ura Beach will be married to Mr..
Rice. OF Abilene. The marriage will
be solemnized quietly by DR.. Charles
NJ Sheldon at the parsonage.
Mrs. Beach is the widow of the late
George c. Beach. who was quite well
known among business people of To-
peka. She is a club woman and well
known especially in the College Hill
crowd with which she is identified.
Mr. Rice is a wealthy retired banker
of Abilene and relative of the H. H.
Welty family of Topeka.
= x X
Hazel Eden Nudge, the prima donna
of the Boston English Opera company,
has been the guest of her aunt, Miss
E. V Eden, of us West Eighth ave-
nUe, She sang the leading role in
Tine Bohemian Girl at the Grand
opera house Wednesday night, and
while the company filled their en-
gagement in st. Joseph, Mo, she re-
manned in Topeka to visit her relatives
and he- girlhood friends. The COM
Dany came thru Topeka today on their
way west, and Mrs. Nudge Joined
them, to continue the western tour.
r X X
On account of the shortage of fuel,
the hours in which the city library
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-01

course in Phillips university. She for
merIy attended Washburn college, and
is a member of the Sigma Alpha 1ota
sorority. Miss Tandy is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Tandy, of 1888
Lane street
Mr. Frank Southwick has gone to
Chicago to attend the automobile
Miss Lima. Bresette Vent to Camp
Funston today in connection with
business for tn state welfare commits
sion.
Miss Faye Friedburg, who is senior
in Kansas university, is spend the
weekend in Topeka with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Friedburg.
Mrs. Warren B. Jeffrey has re-
turned from Kansas City, where she
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
B. Field.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dadisman has been
chosen to teach history in the Summer
junior high school, in the place Of
Mrs. Irene Russell, whose death &C.
CURED a few weeks ago. Mrs Dadis-
man has been teaching English to the
Mexican children in Branner school
Miss Ruth Tandy will leave soon for
Enid, Okla, to enter Phillips univer-
sity to take regular college work and
a fine arts course. She formerly
attend Washburn college and is a
| member of the Sigma Alpha Iota
sorority.
Henry H. Hall, New York Life
Adv.
Miss Myrtle Radcliffe is in Missouri
furnishing piano accomplishments for
Charles Harrison of New York, who
is on a concert tour. Miss Radcliffe
will return to Topeka the last of the
week, and will leave February 10 for
Roswell and Carlsbad, n. M, to play
for Mr. Harrison. who will give con-
certs in those cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-01
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

The q. t. C. club met Monday with
Miss Lillian Tefft.
The Fin de Steele club will be entertained
next Tuesday by Miss Grace Weiss.
Mrs. w. J. Black went to Leavenworth
Monday for a short visit
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Frost and their son,
Tom, expect to leave soon in private car
for trip thru Mexico.
Miss Mildred Scott spent Saturday and
Sunday in Lawrence.
Mr.. Frank Shellabarger spent Sunday in
Lawrence.
Miss Retta Reeves has arrived from
Lawrence to visit Miss Georgianna and Ro-
berta WATSON.
Mrs. c. C. Goddard is expected from
Leavenworth to visit Mrs George Sharitt-
Miss Grace Sharitt of Emporia Will visit
her cousin, Miss Sue Sharitt in few days.
Mr.. Ralph Valentine of Topeka, a former
student in K. u, is taking special course
on the hill in chemistry, preparatory to
leaving for Costa Rica the last of Febru-
airy to accept a lucrative position.-Law-
renee Journal.
Miss Titus and Miss Lille Titus have
returned to Lawrence, after a short visit
to Mrs. w. A. Johnston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-01

Miss Opal Loveless, DR.. Lillian Malone,
Miss Mary Murphy. Miss Carmie
Wolfe, Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss
Grace Phillips.
The girls who assisted in serving
were Miss Ruth Aller, Miss Rheva
Bonjeur Miss Edna Smith, Miss Flor
ence Rowles and Miss Minda Mckee
Miss May Reidshaw entertained the
following girls at the Y. w. C. A. club
rooms Thursday evening: Miss
Margaret Barry, Miss Bernice Harris,
Miss Ottilie Shook, Miss Emily Crow
Miss Estella Tobias Miss Inex Tiffany,
Miss Corina Harris, Miss Lena Schock.
Miss Ruth Down, Miss Fannie Winsor,
Miss Eva Crow. Miss Ona Smelser,
Miss Genie Mccormick and Miss Mar
gnerite Scott. The young women ex-
pect to meet Thursday evening of next
week to form a sewing club.
Mrs. NJ. A Low was hostess at a
meeting of the West Side Forestry
club Thursday afternoon at her home
in Fillmore street. Guests, besides
the members of the club. were Miss
Mary Quigley, of Colorado Springs;
Mrs. John Johnston, Of Muskogee,
Okla; Mrs. o. L. Moore, Mrs. H o.
Carney and Mrs. Charles F. Spencer
The program, in charge of Mrs
Frank P. MacLennan, included an ad-
ofesS IN frees" by Mr.. W. E. Con-
nelley, secretary of the Kansas State
Historical society. and the author of
book on Kansas history. In addi-
ton to his address he gave the famous
Wyandotte legend of the creation He
began with some of his early recoIlec-
tons concerning trees. He said:
My earliest recollections of material
objects include trees. When my
father married and started out in the
world for himself. he was given by his
father a part of the original home
survey. This tract of land embraced
almost the entire area of the Wolf
pen Branch of the MiddIe-Fork of
Jennie's Creek, johnson county,, Ken
lucky. On this tract of land there
was a hewed log cabin in a small
clearing. Farther down the stream
there was "deadening." All the re-
naming land was covered with tim
ber--a dense forest. 1 remember well
the magnificent white-oaks, poplars
and beeches that stood in the rich
bottoms and along the lower slopes of
the hills.
While was yet child, my parents
moved from the farm to what is now
Saylersville, in Magoffin county. This
site was on the Licking river, one of
the finest mountain streams. There
began to take note of the trees >of
that region. For trees seemed to me
so beautiful and so companionable. 1
found that they had their habits and
their moods, as do all Gods creatures,