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The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Cosmos-NaudeyiIle.

The Cosmos Theater. which fire.
quently springs something eXcep-
tiOnsl upon its patrons in the way
OF a special enterta inment, will pre-
sent next week. in addition to Its
regular bill aEd without extra
charge. two of the most talked of
photoplay features Of today. Msuricn
Tourneur's spectacular production,
sporting Life" and Charlie Chap
Inns famous Million Dollar screen
comedy. Shoulder Arms" both being
shown at the matinees only. how
ever. at 1:15 and AS p. m. week
days.
For the regular entertainment the
headliner Will be a new and spec
tacular group act Of Bart McHugh.
full of fun and pretty girls. entitled
Among Those Present" There ar
ten people in the company The
Melva Sisters, in big musical act.
VIII offer melodies on bells. bottles.
Nylophones and other instruments.
Doris Hardy and Company will ofTer
neat cOmedietta entitled ''On AC-
count OF the Men" with fun as a
predominatinE element: Clin Clark.
a new type of monologue and songs;
Jimmie Henry and Grace Moore.
AT the News Stand" the famous
sketch by Pat Rooney and Marion
Bent and the Cycling Bennetts,
Fun on the Wheels"
Sunday, with practically Continu-
GUS performances starting at , d.
m. the entertainment will comprise
bill of selected hiPh-class vaudc-
VILE. with screen features
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
ASSYRIAN CHRISTIANS
OPPOSE TURKISH RULE
Bill of Rights Prepared for Presen-
tation to Peace Conference

A petition demanding the overthrow
OF the sultanic rule In Mesopotamia
and the creation of an independent
state. will be submitted to the Peace
Conference by representatives Of the
Assyrisn Christians in this country,
according to plans formulated by the
national committee here yesterday.
Nine articles placing the cause be-
fore the conference read az follows:
We request:
!. The elimination Of the Moham-
medsn rule from Aesopotamis, both
Turkish and Arabic; because the Mo-
hammedans have shown themselves
unit TO govern Justly and incapable
70 adapt themselves TO modern
democracy and civilization.
2 The inclusion OF the provinces Of
Karput and the Diarbekir in Mesopo-
tamia.
.. The placing OF Mesopotamia under
the control OF America. England and
FraEce until such time az the ma
tives shall be able to govern them.
selves independently.
l. The designation OF the govern
ment OF Mesopotamia as the govern
ment of Ashur or Beth Nahrin. The
government shall be the government
of all the inhabitants OF Mesopotamia
without distinction OF race or creed
5. Complete freedom In matters OF
religion and entire separation OF
church and state.
6. The placing OF Assyrian Chris
tisns in the higher governmental posi-
tions; first, because Mesopotamia has
been freed by Christian blood: two
because the Christians are progres.
sive and adaptable TO modern democ.
racy and civilization
:. The indemnifcation Of the Chris,
tians Of MesoDotamia; first. tht
restoration Of churches. monasterie,
and schools. destroyed: second, th'
restoration OF property stolen or de.
stroyed and of women and children
taken away; third. the punishment OF
those who instigsted the atrocities
s. That temporarily. Arabic shall bs
the official language Of Mesopotamia
Syriac and English shall be the pre-.
scTibcd language in the curricula oi
the schooln and ultimately SyriaC
shall be the official language.
?. That Mosul shall be the capita
Of Eeth Nahriu.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
For Colds and Grippe
Doctors Find Remedy

Physicians and druggists are elat-
ed over the fact that they have at
last found a genuine and dependable
remedy Tor colds, sore throat and la
grippe. For years they have de-
pended chiefly upon the old style
calomrl. which Is certainly fine, but
unfortunately many people would
not take IL because OF its uauseatInE
and dangerous qualities.
Nov that the phsTmBceut teal
Chsmists have perfected nauses
less caIomel tablet call.d "Calotabsr
whose medicinal virtues are vastly
improved. the doctors and druggists
are claiming that Calotabs are the
ideal remedy to abort cold over
night and cut short an attack ef
sore throat or relieve Ia grIpps
The~ are also hndinC IL most 81
fective as the hrst step in the tress p
ment OF pneumonia. -,
One CaIotab on the tongue at bed
time with swallow OF Watery--
that's all. No salts. no nausea ntr
the slightest interference with your
eating or your work and pleasurr
The next morning your cold has
vanished and your whole system
feels purified and refreshed Gallo
tabs are sold only in original scaled
packages: price thirty-hve cents.
Your druggist recommends and
qua re- nj ees them by refundtng th.
price II you are not delighted
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
PURELY PERSONAL

Miss Dorothy Baumgarten has re-
turned from Atlentic City. where she
spent the holidays as the guest OF
Miss Wilma Eiseman.
Miss Lucille Wallerstein has re-
turned from a two weeks visit in New
York, where she was the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Meyer Frank
Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ Mohler.
of Baltimore. Md. who spent Christ
mas with their son-in-law and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Gardener.
of Chevy Chase, have returned TO
their home
Mrs. Smith, of Winston-Salem, n.
c. who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Smith, in Chevy Chase.
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Wutzburger.
of Atlantic City, were the guests
last week OF Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Bendhein. on Prince street, Alex
andria, Va.
Miss Julia Kohner is TIE guest of
Miss Ruth Kaufman, in Baltimore.
Thomas d. Turner. of the Census
Bureau, is confined 10 his home by
illness.
Edward ). Kinney has received an
appointment as clerk in the General
Land Office.
George c. Downey. of the Treas
ury Department. is visiting his home
in Brooklyn, n. Y.
Norman L. Johnson. Of Utica. y
Y, is in the city for few days
Henry II. Gregg has returned from
months stay in Cairo, III.
Benjamin G. Rohey. of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. has re-
ceived a promotion.
w H. Haycock. superintendent Of
mails. city postoffice. was away from
his desk yesterday, III with influenza.
VIM. T. Sherwood. secretary TO NJ.
o. Chance, city postmaster, is on a
short vacation.
Miss L, Mae De Lawder of the city
postoffice,' has been on sick leave for
several days.
Mrs. William c. Gilbert and Miss
Janet Gilbert. the wife and daughter
OF William c. Gilbert, of the appoint
ment division of the city postofiice,
returned to Washington last night
from weeks visit in the Shenandoah
Valley, Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Southeast Washington
Personal NeUs Notes

being IN the real estate business PRIOR
to his death a few years ago. In
timatlon that he had been killed was
received by the family some weeks
ago IN a letter written by anotho-
Southeast boy 10 his family. but no
confirmation could he secured
Funeral services for Joseph W Of
futt who died al his home. 1884 =
street southeast on Tuesday. will be
held this afternoon from the North
Carolina NJ. 2. Church Mr.. Onutt
had resided in the southeast for n
number Of Wears. and IS. survived by
his wife. Mrs. Ida L. OtuJJ
At q - Yesterday afternoon an auto
mobile driven by Alfred GIasscoCr
CoIuded with another machine stand l.
ing in front OF - Nichols avenue
southeast. and belonging TO the Wash
rEIuu Tobacco Company. damaEing
the T0aChines so that repairs were
necessary before one Of them could
be moved. No one was hurt
Mounted Policeman W. l. Davis, of
the Eleventh Precinct, is confined 10
has home. suffering with influenza.
Beatrice Marie Harvey. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mn. Leon Harvey. Of Is5O
Eleventh street southeast. d ed al the
home OF her parents on Tuesday. In
terment will be held today in Mt.
Giivet Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Not the Worlds End

Finis! In every time OF world wide
calamity there have been those who
have seen in it the fulfiIlmant of proph-
eCy. There has never been a war OF
any consequence when some one did
not say. in the words of the Scrip
lures. The end of all things is at
hand. 1t is not surprising. there
fore. with this greatest of all wars
scourging the race. with an epidemic
that is licking its way like a destruc-
tive fire around the world. with re-
ports of earthquakes and Kilauea
spouting lava once more, that those
who thus interpret history should be
talking of the "end of the age" Let
US hope that a new and better day
OF peace is about to be ushered in.
even though it should not be in literal
fulflment of the highly fgurative lam
guaGe of apocalyptic literature
Leslie's
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Moore's Gnrden-.'The Goddess oi
Lost Lake"

On Wednesday and Thursday of this
week, at Moores Garden Theater,
Louise Glaum will be the star OF
The Goddess of Lost Lake"
For Friday and Saturday. the Car
den announces one of the most ex-
ceptional features it has ever pre-
scented in "Infatuation," the superb
hand colored French super-production
in which the stellar role is taken with
consummate skill by Gaby Deslys.
Next week will bring to the Garden
three film dramas OF exceptional
merit On Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday May Allison will occupy the
screen as pictured star of Her In
spiration." On Wednesday and Thurs
day Edith Roberts will be screened
In the stellar role OF Set Free" to
be followed the last two days of next
week by THE Cabaret Girl" in which
the sensational title role is faultlessly
impersonated by Ruth Clifford.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Lyceum-"Tbe BIur Birds %

James E. Cooper's Blue Birds"
will be the Lyceum Theater attrac-
ton next week, in a buriesque. farce
entitled. over Here" This vehicle
shows fund of comedy. william
X. Wells is the author.
One OF the popular scenes shows
a fighters training quarters. This
scene introduces Fanny Randolph.
among the best female wrestlers.
Included in the big cast which
Will present Over Here" to Ly-
ceum patrons are Fred c. Hackett.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
National-MnN Rosen.

Max Rosen will make his first ap-
pearance in Washington as the star
of the fifth concert OF the T. Arthur
Smith Ten Star Series. at the New
National Theater, Friday afternoon
at 4:S0 o'clock. His program will
embrace the Nardini Concerto. the
Paganini Concerto in D major. Bur
leigh's Summer Idyll," 'Slavonic
Dance" Dvorak Kreisler; Elgar La
Capricieuse," Burleigh's Perpetual
MObil." Godowskys Legends" ana
''TarantalIa du Concert" Leopold
Auer. Tickets may be had at T.
Arthur Smiths office. 1906 G street.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Poli's-..Maytime."

'Maytime" the outstanding musical
success OF the decade will open a
return engagement in this city OF a
single weeks duration at Polls The
ater next Sunday evening.
II returns to Washington with the
sensational record of having played
for one year and four months in New
York continuously six months in both
Chicago and Boston and three months
in Philadelphia.
The excellent company the Messrs.
Shubert have assembled includes John
Charles Thomas. John T. Murray and
Dorothie Bigelow. There is in ad-
dition a chorus of comely young
women charmingly costumed in the
fashionable frocks of each period and
a largely augmented orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Moore's RiaIto-"Virtuous Wives"

Another record-breaking week is be-
ing observed at Moore's Rialto The
ater. where the chief attraction is
First Nationals production OF owen
Jonnson's novel. "Nirtuous Wives"
The current events and an amusing
comedy together with musical fea-
lures that embrace the "PiQue
Dame" overture by the Rialto sym
phony orchestra, Dear Old Pal OF
Mine" rendered as a violin solo by
Mr. Breeskin and the pipe organ
recitals. complete the program for
the remainder Of the current week.
Next week will bring to the Rialto
screen Maurice Tourneur's super-pro-
duCtion Woman"
Next weeks Rialto program will
be supplemented by the customary
subsidiary features both pictorial and
musical.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09

Condemnation OF the street car serv-
ice furnished the residents Of the
suburb Of AnaCostla and Congress
Heights was made bv all members
OF the AnaCostia Citizens AssOCia-
tiOn at ITS regular meeting last night
IN the office Of George :. King. with
Pres Ident W. J. I.atimeT presiding.
II was stated that recently the
Public Utilities Commission ordered
a change in the routing OF cars %
that section. in that the Eleventh
street line was discontinued ana
cars operating from soldiers Homo
and BrightwOod would operate
through to that section 4. j DOEN
made the assertion last night that
this has not been placed into effect
and cars intended 20 operate all the
way to the Southeast were turned
back at Four-and -a-half street and
Missouri avenue. He has made a
definite study OF the situation an 0
stated that one in every seven cars
intended for the suburb actually ran
there, and a wait from forty 10 hftN
minutes for a car was not UuCom-
mon. w. J Latimer. T. F. ReaTdon
and others also spoke on the street
ed. whereby the railroad COmpanN
will be asked to provide more car
or else return to the former sched-
uIe. which was far superior Z" the
present.
1t was pointed out that a nun'o.r
OF Young men from tn" immediate
community had lost their lives IN the
present war. and upon motion let
ters of coincidence Will h" svHl 10
the families Of these boys.
The question Of increased oompen-
sation for the school t'Hch"TS "i the
Dis,rict Was discussed. resulting n
the adoption of a resolution favor
ing the proposed % crease Inc
presenl standard Of salaries was
said to be anythin- hut adequate.
II A Williams. chairman OF the
garden committee. presented an IN
teresting report indicating that the
community had made one Of the best
showings the Uast Nea2, ana upon ms
melton the association will continue
itS iutrr>St iu the community garden
i6ea this sea- son Nj William~ stated
that he would lee able TO distribute"
seventy award cards G" persons who
had raised yardens which came mp to
the standard Of the Department Of
Agriculture In this connection a
meeting will be arranged FOR the near
future, when Mr.. Hall OF the AEri-
culture Department. will speak and
show pictures on the best methods to
be followed for success.
Plans were begun by the association
for a Cet-together social and banquet
10 be held in the near future
Official word has been received by
Mrs. Elizabeth Sowerbutts. OF Avalon
terrace southeast. OF the death In
action Of her son. :. Walter Sower-
butts. who was captain in the army.
and who has been in France for some
time. His death occurred on Novem-
Der 10, 1915. and oficisl confirmation
could only be had yesterday. Young
Sowerhutts. who was CniV es years
OF age, resided in Southeast Washing
ton for a number OF years, his father
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Moore's Strand-"DanEer-G slow

During the last three days OF the
current week. beginning Thursday.
Moore's Strand Theater will present
'Danger-Go Slow" a comedy
drama in which Mae Murray is pic
tured. In this subject there is
transferred to the screen all OF the
heart interest that characterized the,
famous stage success. Turn to the
Right"
Next week will bring to the
Strand. Sunday to Thursday. Mack
Sennetts 100000 flm spectacle.
Mickey" in which an all-star cast
including Mabel Normand visualizes
thrilling story.
For the last three days of next
week. Thursday to Sunday. William
Russell will be the pictured star in
fast-action Western melodTama.
when a Man Rides Alone"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Loew's PnIace-"Under the Top

For the last bali of the present
week. the screen at Loew'sNPalace
will be occupied by Under the Top"
a diverting story of circus life, in
which humor and drama are ade-
quately blended. Fred stone is pic
tured in the central role. As an
added attraction. Roscoe ("Fatty)
Arbuckle will be featured in a new
comedy. Camping Out"
Commencing Sunday and extend
ing through Wednesday. first local
showings will be made of out of
the Shadow" in which Pauline
Frederick is the star. II is an
adaptation from e. W. Hornungs $
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
By DwIc

widely-read story, The Shadow OF
the Rope" and is said TO provide
Miss Frederick with a role particu-
larly adapted to her talents as an
emotional actress. Commencing
next Thursday. the attraction will
be Here Comes the Bride" a COM
edy of the highest type, with John
Barrymore appearing in the stellar
role. The program will be com
pleted each day by the showing or
shorter films OF general interest.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Beiasco-"Why Marry

Selwyn and company will present
Why Marry" the sensationally sue
cessful comedy by Jesse Lynch Will
liams at the Belasco Theater next
week. commencing Sunday.
The company includes such dis
tinguished players at Nat c. Good
win. EJInuud Brese. Ernest Lawford,
LeOnari Nude Lotus Robb. Louise
Randolph, Anne Morrison and others.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
I.ocw's C0Iumbia-"The secret
Garden"

For the last half Of this week. be-
ginning Thursday. Loew's Columbia
Theater will show THE Secret Gar
den" in which the "Cuddles" OF
vaudeville, Lila Lee, is the star.
For the first half pr next week.
Wallace Reid viii be seen at Loew $
Columbia i'm THE Dubb." Clcverly
planned scenes and unusual situations
are the rule in Wallace Reid's pic
lures, and THE Dubb" is heralded
as one of his best.
For the last half of next week
Bryant Washburn will be featured in
Venus of the East"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
NationnI-Leo Ditrichstein In s'The
Marquis de PrioIa.o

One of the most sensational dra-
matte offerings OF the year will be
the coming presentation at the Ma
tional Theater. next Sunday night, OF
Henri Lavedans daring masterpiece
The Marquis de Priola." by Leo
Ditrichstein and his talented con-
fTereS.
This play when produced at the
Comedie FranCaise, Paris, created the
most profound furore of the decade;
and for many, many months it was
the sensation of the French metrop-
oils.
Affiliated with him are such excei-
lent players as Brandon lyman, Or
lando DAILY. Walter Howe. Jane Gray.
Lily Cahill, Katherine Emnet and
several others of equal prominence.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Garrick-"Reck- BABY"

Selwyn and Company offer Rock
a-Bye Baby" which comes to the
Shubert-Garrick Theater for the
week commencing next Sunday.
Jerome ftrn wrote the music. Her
bert Reynolds has written engaging
lyrics and Edgar Allan WooIf and
Margaret Mayo produced the book
Jefferson de Angels, Edna Hibbard.
Walter Lawrence and Peggy Worth
head the cast
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Mary Pickford Has Flu.

Los Angeles. cat, Jan S-Mary
Pickford was confined to her home
here today suffering from influenza.
Her illness j. severe, but no serious
developments were expected. il was
said
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Next Week at Theaters

Ed Welch. Edgar BiXley. Evelyn
Ferris. Grace Harvard and Helen
Andrews. The show is in two acts
and nine scsnes. "Biff." 'Bing" and
Bang" noted. trio of harmony
makers, will be an added feature.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
A LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
THE CHARTED COURSE.

''hhh'H tothsE-
choose clearly what your Port shall
be,
Then set your courses on the sea
SO that some day by use of wit
You'll come a-sailing into it,
Make adverse winds your will obey;
So set your sails on stormy day
That cen the tempest serves YOU,
need
And gives your craft a greater speed
tCOpyight. 1879.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
Roosevelt.
BY EDMUND VANCE COOKE

BY EDm UND NANSE SOOhE.
The hunter, firing of the chase,
Across the hills and streams,
Has drawn his blanket to his face
And lost himself in dreams.
The soldier, SCARED and scanned by wal
Is wearied of the fight,
Nor all the thunders Of a Thor
Shall break his rest this night
The orator, whose voice was heard
Above the crash of day,
Now-how we startle at the word,
The word he does not say.
The statesman-he whose whisper,roll
Through. corridors and halls,
Has sought the quiet, clustered fold
OF ancient earthly walls.
The author drops his heavy quill;
What forceful words are penned, D.
The whole world leans to read their thrill
And reads but this:
The End
Copyright. 1919 ~!
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09
FRIENDS MAINTAIN
ALL NIGHT VIGIL AT
ROOSEVELT'S GRAVE
noNTINUED FRoM rAGE oNE.

foNAlNALb EAoA ANE N-N-s
old ever held a higher place in the
hearts OF romantic young people than
that in which Col. Roosevelt was en-
shrined in the collective heart OF
yol ng America. And today that por-
ton Of young America resident IN
Oyster Bay silently expressed it, af-
lection with flowers. Late today and
tonight little coteries OF the older
children were discussing starting
school children's fund for the erection
Of a fitting statue in Oyster Bay
public square to commemorate for
ever the love they bore for Col.
Roosevelt
The nation paused today. tempo
rarily suspending practically all Of its
activities. while the body OF its great
son was lowered into the grave. No
such sight has been Witnessed since
September lS 1901. when similar
honor was uaid TO the memory ~
President William Mckinley. the
martyred chief executive.
EntIrr Nation "Uncovcrs."
At . O'Clock. the announced hour
Al which the last rite would take
place. men IN all walks of life uu-
covered. Men and women, boys and
girls stood a moment IN impressive
silence.
Schools. courts. exchanges and li-
hraries were closed in many parts
Of the land Tor al least part o.
The day. Governmental departmen.
would have been closed. but for a
prohibiting law Church bells tOlled.
,arships fired booming salutes. Thus
the worlds greatest nation moUrneI
for one Of the worlds greatest men
Political differences were brushed
side like chan IN a strong wind. as
evidenced by the sending OF a wrear 30
by President Wilson, and held sinEI,
before the peoples eye vas '.-a
greatness. the sterling AmcTicsUIsrn
OF Theodore Roosevelt and the loss
70 the nation and 10 the world
brought by his death
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09

AL Jolson tells of a young Hebrew
tobacco dealer with a store on the
East Side who owed a big whcle-
sale cigar firm $3.50. After the bill
was three months overdue, he
dropped in the big firms office and
paid it. The wholesale merchant
was delighted.
When the East Side man said he
was going upstate to visit his peo-
pie a couple Of weeks, the whole
sale man suggested that he take a
box of 5O-cent cigars with him.
No" replied the East slider, bit
sullenly. I paid my bill; l don't
want nothing for nothing"
Il presume" said the other. that
you are slightly provoked because
our bookkeeper kept sending you
your bill. 1t was a mere matter OF
routine. We would be pleased to
have you take the box of cigars
with our compliments"
NO" mumbled the East slider, 81
don't want nothing for nothing. l
pay for what | get"
We'll, If it's a matter of princi-
pie with you" said the wholesaler,
well put a nominal price on the
boX-say a half dollar"
"All right" said the smaller mer-
chant with an air of resignation.
I'll take two dozen boxes"
Three young working girls in the
swirl OF the home going crowds
stood in front Of a dazzling Fifth
Avenue window bright-eyed with
excitement In the window was a
$4,000 sable coat. Down the ave-
nue. came a hawk eyed man in a
great coat. His cheeks had the flush
of high living. A huge diamond
sparkled in his cravat. There were
heavy puffs under his eyes. He
circled about the girls and stood be-
Tore them. Next door in AN art
store was a picture by Zorach. It
was picture Of a buzzard high in
the air swooping over a brood OF
young chicks. The picture bore the
label "A Buzzard." The three girls
finally moved on with a hurrying
glance at the picture. The man
turned and followed them
The Washington herald., 1919-01-09

plank the education forward by all parties
coming understood be the teaching of Ger
nan in American schools