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The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Belasco Awards Washington
Another Summer Premiere.

Mr. David Belasco either reinforce impression t Over
the Hills made fair city, from
ness will bring to Washington another play bearing his hall
mark week 1t comedy called "Dadds John
Lessing Hobbe playwright who like Hutcheon Boyd
to the game unless his is de plume camouhage
The eagerly awaited Griffith hlm Hearts of the World" is
coming Polls week. instead of this and apparently
tied a sevenday engagement
Within the six weeks another Griffith spectacle
be shown under Aircraft aupces"The Great
series OF pictures which he will produce for the
PayeLaky organization The theme play awakening
of the social butterflies of England after the declaration
story telling how all ranks have the level help
the Among those who will the film Queen
andra Frederick Treve the Baroness Rothshd Lady
Elizabeth Asquh and Others The professional
Henry Watha, who recently returned Griffith
banner afer long but stared engagement elsewhere
Dorothy Gish and Robert Harron
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Gayety-sBowery BurIesquer..-

THE Famous Bowery Burlesquers." &"
always in the van of burlesque pro-
ductions, will be the attraction at the
Gayety Theater next week. Billy
Foster. character comedian. and the
eccentric Frank Harcourt, are the
principal entertainers. In the two
brand-new burlettas, "A Day at Lob
ster Beach" and "A Night in New
York Town." they have fitting op-
portunities to demonstrate their abili-
ties as funmakers. The skits are
bright and snappy with sparkling
lines, a succession of comedy episodes.
beautiful stage pictures, dazzling COS
TUNES, and ingeniously arranged
dances and ensembles. The chorus of
two dozen girls is a sprightly lot.
Edna Green, Grace Anderson and
Libby Hart and Pauline PAUL. head
the feminine contingent. while Eddie
Akin. Douglas liver and Jack Hay
den. aid Harcort and Foster in the
principal roles
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
NatIonsI-Gisnnini Beneat Concert.

Under the auspices of the Italian
Embassy. a benefit concert for the re-
lief of destitute children Of Italian ref
ugees is to be given Tuesday next al
the National Theater. The sale Of
seats and the proceeds Of an auction
sale OF boxes held recently assures
that a tidy sum will be realized for
the aid of the sufferers OF Italy. who
have been robbed Of their homes and
possessions by the ruthless Teuton ad-
vance.
The concert will be given by the
Giannini Concert Company. Operate
arias of the old world viii mingIe with
melodies Of the new. and patriotism
will play no small part in the pro-
gram. Eufemia Gisnnini. The Night
ingsle of the Alps" viii make her
American debut on this occasion. Her
golden voice has brought her honor
after honor In Europe. IL was IN
songs at The front TO the soldiers. and
in the war hospital. and TO war refu-
gees that she won her sffectionste
title Of nightingale.
Dusolina GiarinlnL her sister, viii
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Msere's strand--over the Top

One Of the biggest attractions Of
the year In photoplsys will be Of
fered at Moore's Strand Theater the
week Of June 9. when the feature Of
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
NatIOnaI-sick-a-Bed.

Klaw & Changers new farcical
comedy production. "sick-a-Bed"
will be offered at the National
Theater. Sunday night June g. II
is by Ethel Watts Mumford. versa
tile novelist. poet. illustrator. short
story writer and woman suffrage
worker, but II carries no propagan-
da of any sort except the promo
tion OF wholesome. hearty laughter.
4 dashing young American globe
trotter, upon return from Africa. is
subpoenaed as a witness touching a
sultry amatory incident in Spain.
which involved his guardian. a typ
ical man OF the world. whose iirta-
tious. feather Drained young wife
fancies that she would like a di-
vorce. To Aoid testifying. he
feigns nervous prostration, and be-
comes "Sicka-Bed."
A whirI of comic complications
follow. Edwin Nicander is the
bogus invalid. and Mary BoIand is
the witching nurse, with John Flood
and Mary Newcombe. as the nearly
divorced couple. and Dallas We'll
ford and Charles E. Evans as a pair
OF Quack doctors, who are exposed
by a real one impersonated by
George Parsons.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
b. r. KeIths-spanIsh Dancers.

ID. II. keith's-Spanish Dancers.
The Spanish Dancers. from The
Land Of JOY" will be the feature Of
the B. F. Keith bill next week. The
Velasco brothers are the producers
and their organization numbers five
artists and 4 score of dancing girls.
There are five scenes and fourteen
solo and ensemble numbers, the locale
being Seville. Spain. and the costumes
such as worn by the natives Of the
provinces.
Bert Clark and Mabel Hamilton will
open another amusing phase Of their
perennial "A Wayward Conceit." {"
Buster Santos and Jacques Hays
will be seen in THE Health Hunters" {"
Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, The Grand
Old Lady of the Stage" with a fne
company. will offer the farcical hit,
Where There's a VIII There's a
Way" Santley and Norton, singers.
will be included. The Littlejohns will
be seen in a club swinging and spin
ming novelty. Others will be the
Brown sisters and the regular house
features.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

II the inspiring ofiiciaI film to
be shown at Polls Theater :, next
week under the title .Pershing's s
Crusaders" were political and not
patriotic In ~ motive, Il might
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Leew'. oolunbi.-RI.Ie Ferguson.

unohs
Elsie Ferguson will be seen at
Loew's Columbia today and until
Thursday In "A Dolls House" In
the portrayal Of subtle roles, there
are few actresses In motion pictures
better qualified for this line Of en-
deavor than Elsie Ferguson.
In Henrik Ibsen's famous psyche
logical play. "A Dolls House" Miss
Ferguson appears as a beautiful doll
wife. absolutely without initiative
and whose character has been form
ed In the environment Of a home
where she has been reared in a high
ly Impractical manner.
The gradual development Of this
child wife into a strong. resourceful
woman Is the basis OF an exceedingly
interesting Psychological study A
current event and a comedy reel will
be shown in addition to the feature,
Thursday and for the last half
Of the week Vivian Martin will be
seen in her latest photoplay. 'vivi-
cite" 1t is said she has a part that
is admirably suited to her charms.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Moores eardes-SRuIer Of fAs
Road

This week at Moore's Garden Thes-
ter viii be divided among three photo
plays and distinguished by the per-
sonal appearance Of . star Of both
the stage and screen. Today, Mon
day and Tuesday the feature OF the
program will be Pathe's new release
for Frank KEENAN,, Ruler Of the
Road" in which Mr.. keenan, enacts
the role Of q railroad president who
becomes involved with one OF his
engineers in q test. Of Humanitarian
ism that rebounds to the beneft Of
both men. The role Of Simeon Tet-
low 10 admirably suited 70 the keenan,
dramatic gifts.
On Wednesday and Thursday Will
be shown The Life Mask" a new
starring vehicle for Madame Olga
Petroya, who, on Wednesday only,
will appear in person and deliver q
brief talk on behalf Of the war saw
ings stamp campaign, render a num-
Der Of her effective songs and deliver
her monologues
For the last Two days OF the week
the feature OF primary Importance
win be Bluebird's production Of
900 Reward" in which the leading
role is tmpersonated By Franklyn
FarnUm-
All Of the features will be supple
mented, as IS customary. by shorter
reels and accompanied by carefully
selected orchestral programS
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

CONTINUED IN LAST COLUMN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28

British soldiers and officers do not believe the
comparative ul means the battle will die out according
to United Press dispatch from Williams Philip Simms
On the contrary they believe it will go to nish-to
great decisive engagement that will conclude both the
battle, and probably, the war
This may be regarded one Of the most significant
things in todays news
1t shows that the British won't be content merely to
stop the German advance They want to make this the
final round of the and press it to the "nock OUT
which Premier Loyd-George declared must terminate
the struggle.
The capture of Montdidier, admitted by the French
war office, came surprise during day that other
wise appeared to show the Germans being held at
ticaly all points.
until the French retirement to the westward of Mont
der was believed the fighting in that vicinity had not
progressed than three four miles west of Rove
Hags official report not only showed the British hold
ing the enemy in the Somme region but declared that
German prisoners and machine guns had been captured
Farther to the north of Albert just south of Arras both
Haig and Simms mentioned increased enemy activity
Henry Wood, who is now with that portion Of the
French army holding the Disc line, described fighting
there which showed the French are making remarkable
defense and daily increasing the danger to Hndenburgs
left flank, which is becoming more and more exposed
Berlin newspapers according to an Amsterdam dis
patch already expressing worry at the increasing
difficulties of Hindenburgs progress on the west front
Simms intimated that Hndenburg himself was worried
Woods dispatch today dated March %" and car
1ed the additional word Thursday" He with that
portion OF the French army between Chauny and Noyon
the south bank of the Ose Both Chauny and Noyon
are IN German hands, but they the only two szeabe
cities in that vicinity from which to identify this region
They on the north bank of the Oise
The admission Of the French war office that Mont
dlder has been abandoned would indicate the Germans
advanced from Roye Wood refers to the French block
ing the progress of the enemy in the Oise valley be
tween NOyon and Nesle" This indicates the allies line
turns nOrhward, at point west of Noyon then swings
to the Wes at point south of Nese and passes south of
Roye in the direction of Montdider.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
By Carl d. aroat

kOuAI6u IOo Old41 OOIItbpOnutuL.J
Washington, March 2S.-"We must
strip for action" was the official
warning of Acting Chief of Staff March
al the light of pressing appeals
from. Britain, France, General Perish
ing and elsewhere for more ship space
for troops and army freight.
In statement explaining an order
cutting down parcel shipments to sol
diers, March explained that ga most
urgent war necessity required limita-
tion of such shipments. At present they
take up $50 tons shipping space a
week. Hereafter, parcels will be sent
on the soldiers request.
This limitation of ship space, an
recently and further explained
today, is in line with March's policy
of getting every possible man to
France in the shortest possible time. 1t
also complies with Lloyd Georges ap-
peal last night for hurrying reinforce
ments for the beleaguered west front.
This restriction and other economies
are being effected. Hurrying of national
army units across ahead of the national
guard is one of the means of furnish
ing quick and able backing to our al
lies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
COMPEL
GERMANS TO Guard
ROAD TO THE Rhine
Pressure Prevents linden
burg Using Quarter Million
Of Troops
By J. W. T. Mason

(Written for the United Fress)
New York, Mar 2S.-By restraining
further movement of Germany's re-
serve troops across France, America IS
increasing military strength along the
AlsIaee -Lcrrainl9i border is exerting
what may prove to be a decisive in
fluence upon the progress of linden
bugs attaIek Rgainst the Anglo
French lines.
The key to the situation now con
fronting iHindenbuTg, Haig and Pc
tain is the question of reserves. Both
sides must depend for a Eenewal of
activity on fresh reinforcement If
Hindenburg were able to bring up
still moro shock troops and to slaugh-
ter them in large numbers as fur
ther sacrifice TO the Hohenzollerns, the
situation along the west front would
cause much anxiety. There are German
reserves ready for such a purpose, con-
centrated at Metz and southern AL
SAGE.
1t would be fatal, however, for Hin
denburg to draw on them. If they. were
to vanish, the road to the Rhine would
be made into an easy passage for GEN
eral Pershing. We're it not for the Am
erican armies now in eastern France
and the fast-arriving American rein
foEcements, there would be nothing to
prevent Hindenburg from throwing at
least quarter of million more men
into the western combat at this crit
ical moment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
Yesterdays FIGHTING
By william Philip s1mms

With the British Armies in France,
Mar. 27.-In spots the battle blaze is
burning low.
North of the Somme the British
seem to be holding firm. The enemy
is making no headway.
Southwark with the fighting heav-
Ger, Hindenburg's pawns are putting
less ginger into their assaults, Here
land there they are being driven back.
One cannot call the slackening up a
rull-it is only momentary slowing
I1p while the gigantic adversaries spar
flor an opening.
Obviously the German high com.
mand is uneasy With the British re-
distance daily strengthening and the
lGermanic storm troops growing wear
tier, Hindenburg apparently is puzzled
by the slow progress his overwhelming
masses are making.
Meantime he is hastily bringing up
fresh troops, guns and ammunition to
continue the attack, putting the al
ready battered divisions back of his
lline lest the allies stubborn stand
Totally halt his last chance for victory
British Held Fast
In the vicinity of Albert, along the
blood soaked valley Of the Ancre, and
ht Bucquoy Give miles north of Ba-
Ipaume) and Hebuterne (six miles
north of Albert and two and half
miles south and west of Bucquoy) tho
British are holding tenaciously.
Reports from the Franco-B British fore
es to the south indicate little pro-
lgress there. The British rushed the
cnomy infantry at Sailly-le-Sec (seven
miles south and west cf Albert, on the
north bank Of tho Somme), driving
l,hem out in a panic.
In seven days, one unit of 160
had ninety odd casualties,
yet men begged for the privilege of
filling up these vacancies.
Young men, for the love Of adven-
lture, made dashes during the night
full into the enemy columns, fighting
their way back again.
An officer told me the Germans were
using a species of tank to bring mp ar
itillery ammunition This is the only
mention of enemy tanks l haye heard.
l do not believe the battle viii die
out. Every soldie1 with whom ] have
Ealked firmly believes it will 60 20 a
Enish-a great, decisive engagement,
concluding both it and probably the
war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
WE MUST STRIP FOR ACTION
TO RESPONDTO APPEALS
FROM PERSHlNG AND ALLIES
Taking Over of Dutch Ships and Securing 10000 Tons
of Shipping From Japan Will BE Great Help---Must
Rush Men and Suppies---Crsis of War Is at Hand
and Every Ounce of Energy Must Be Used

Strong pressure is being brought to
bear upon the American government to
hasten and increase troop movements
overseas in support Of the valiaptly
struggling allies.
This pressure comes from England,
France, and within the army.
France some weeks ago first urged
the movement and England has now
added her plea in a message to the
British ambassador and communicated
TO this government. And General Leon
ard Wood is anxious to have men hur-
ried across with less training on this
side than was accorded the first draft
men.
Wood suggests that slow ships be seq
regated in conveys. At present, ships
of varying speeds are guarded by speedy
destroyers and the whole convoy must
be tuned down to accommodate the
slowest ship.
Segregation of the slower ships would
tend to speed up the general troop move
ment, Wood believes.
AS for shortening the period of train
ing, there is a clash of opinion here.
Wood though it well to train the men
overseas as much as possible, SO that
Continued on page thre9)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
LLOYD GEORGE ASKS
UNITED STATES TO
hurry With TROOPS
Message Read by Lord Read
ing Says: 1t Is the Crisis
Of the War"

New York, March 28.-"It is inn
possible 70 exaggerate the Importance
Of getting American reinforcements
across the Atlantic in the shortest pos
sible space of time," was the appeal
from Premier Lloyd George to the
United States today.
The message was delivered by Lord
Reading, British high commissioner, at
dinner of the Lotus club. It was in
the form of cablegram from the pre-
mier and said:
we are the crisis of the war attack
ed by an immense superiority of Ger
man troops our army has been forced
to retire. The retirement has been car
ried out methodically before the pres
sure of a steady succession of fresh
German reserves, which are suffering
enormous losses.
The situation is being faced with
splendid courage and resolution. The
doggcd pluck of our tro0Es has for the
moment checked the ccaseless onrush
of the enem' and tho French have now
3,iled in the stt1ggle. idt TINS battle,
the greatest and mCst moIuentous in
the history of the world, is only just
beginning. Throughout it the French
and British are buoyed with the knowl-
edge that the great republic of the west
will neglect no effort which can hasten
its troops and it's ships to Europe.
''In war, time is vital. 1t is impos-
sible to exaggerate the Importance of
getting American reinforcements across
ICon+;.rad ON naaa tvgoa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
RED CROSS WORKERS
AIDING REFUGEES
PitifuI Scenes As Homeless
Peasants Detrain and Are
Cared For

Paris, Mar. %. = simultaneously
with the German attack, all Red Cross
workers in Paris were modified for
emergency aid to refugees from the bat
tile zone.
While eamions (motor trucks) filled
with food and clothing were rushed
tnOrthward, others were sent TO the
paris railway stations to handle the
Situation there.
Working in close cooperation with
The French authorities, American cam.
mionneurs (drivers) and many womeB
tmet the trains, transporting refugees
frcm station to station or to local shell
Isers.
Touching scenes were witnessed at
the stations. The refugees, mostly so
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
CROPS
OUT IN many PLACES
And IN DIVERS WAYS
HOarding Food Stufs, Spread
ing Poison and Tearing
Flag Among Them

New York, March 2s.--In the arrest
of Hindu student, known to secret
service men as "the COBRA the gov
ernment officials here believe they have
dnearthed a wholesale poison plot, in
volving number of Hindu and German
agents.
"The COBRA arrested upon his arri-
val here from Mexico City, had in his
possession numerous vials of the dead
lest poisons.
Papers. seized by the authorities
established the fact that "the Cobra"
undoubtedly has been in connection
with the German embassy at Mexico
CITY. A number Of arrests win be made
soon in connection with the discovery
secret service men stated.
Delphos, Ohio, March 2s.-First blood
in the list OF victims OF go patriotic
citizens who for two night have been
raiding alleged pro-Germans, had been
drawn today.
The mob met with opposition at the
farm of Peter Metzger, when he and his
family were forced to kiss the rag
after his daughter knocked a leader OK
the mob unconscious. His head was
out.
Several others, alleged pro-German
farmers. saluted the flag for the crowd.
Washington, March 2s-Wheat hoard
cd with unpatriotic intent win be spized
bv the food administration. Already
350. 900 pounds belonging to Kempenich
py.thers. farmers of German extraction
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28

'old or 50 young as to be practically
helpless were Immediately given food.
In some cases, if the trains were late,
beds were made for them in the sta.
itions.
The Red Cross also collected great
stores of medical, surgical and hospital
supplies. which were put at the dispo-
sitiOn Of the French authorities, who
are sending them wherever most need
ed.
The "emergency bread" for the ref
iugees is being baked from American
white flour.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
PARTISANSHIP ROW
SPREADS TO HOUSE
Republicans and Some Demo
Gratis Charge Country Is
Being Deceived
By L. G. Martin,
ress Staff CorrespOndent.) }

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent.)
Washington, Mar. German spies,
working in American airplane factories
have delayed this country IS aircraft pro
gram, Senator Overman charged in the
senate today.
Replying to continued recent attacks
on the delay in Supplying eGnerai Per
shing's forces with flying machines,
Overman declared there are 100000
German spies in this country some of
whom were at work in airplane plants.
Overman exhibited a piece of steel
which he said had been sawed through
and plugged with lead by a spy who
had then painted it SO the presence of
lead would not be detected.
The presence of this spy in the Cirtiss
plant delayed the construction of battle
planes two months, said Overman. The
man has not been caught yet.
eff 1 were president of the United
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28

London, March 28.-The British front
has been pierced at new point, the
war office announced this evening.
Opposite Arras, the British forward
zone" has been penetrated, it was an
nounced.
This is on the extreme right flank OF
the German advance.
The enemy has crossed the SOM
me from the north near Chipilly,' the
war office officially announced this
evening" 1--WE fell back toward
Hamel.''
Opposite Arras, at least seven en-
eny divisions attacked the line which
run through Arleux, Fampoux, Meuviile-
Vitasse and Boisleux The fighting was
severe with heavy enemy losses. Oppo-
site Arras our forward zone has been
penetrated.
North of the Somme the situation
is substantially the same as lart night.
Between Haiuvillers and Pontleve-
que the French counter attacked in
force and drove the enemy back on q
front of ten kilometers, to the depth OF
three kilometers. The French pressure
here continues.
Arleux is five and half miles north
east of Arras and three miles south
east of Lens, opposite the famous Vimy
Ridge. 1t is more than three miles
north Of the scarpe river, which marked
the extreme northern point of the Ger
man aduonco until todav
Fampoux is three miles east of Ar
ras. Neuville-Vitasse is one and half
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-28
BRITISH TAKING
some PRISONERS
THIS AFTERNOON
This indicates How Great
Changes In Conditions
Are Taking Place
ATTACK AFTER ATTACK
REPULSED BY BRITISH
Enemy Attacks In Great
Strength at One Point,
Fighting Is Fierce
By william Philip simms

Omitted Press staff correspondent
With the British Armies in France,
Mar. 2S.-A heavy bombardment oc-
CURED this morning between Acheville
and the Souchez river. There were no
infantry actions there.
West of Beaumont Hamel the enemy
is attacking in great strength. Heavy
fighting is ensuing.
The Germans last might launched
attack after attack against the Brit
ish positions in Rosignol wood, in the
same region, only to be hurled back
They seemed once to have penetrated
the eastern edge, but were driven out
after hard fighting.
Near Sailly-Laurette Give miles
west and south of Bray on the Somme
river) and northwards Coward the
Ancre,) the British are taking prison
ers.
The weather at the beginning of the
second week of the battle is threaten
ing,
Acheville is an important town three
miles southeast of Lens and about sew
en- miles northeast of Arras. The Sou
chez river is small stream flowing
southwestward Through the southern
outskirts Of Lens, passing through the
I,ity Of Souchez, five miles southwest
pf Lens. just east of .Acheville, is the
Famous Vimy ridge.
This is the first activity reported in
lthis region since the start of the Ger.
Imam drive. 1t may presage a German
httempt to start thrust between Lens
land Arras, with the object of cutting
off the latter city, which marks the
northern point of the present drive.