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New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
By Bertram Rein;tz

I WAS time when transports
were melting away With New
IL York's Own to become part of
the nighttime shadows drapinp
the dismal sea. Departures were
learned of three weeks after thew
happened, when a postcard told that
there were 5000 miles between the
lovers and kiss. The parting touch
OF the lips became at once elusive
and the sole happiness of the world.
She came on the first train of
April 26 that hatwheeled into the
old Upton station. Discounting the
colored washerwoman, she was the
sole feminine representative on the
stuffy train. The sleepy-eyed con-
ductor had drowsily permitted smok-
ing on each Of the antique cars,
and she had breathed an atmos-
phere Of assorted cheap cigars and
juice clogged pipes for three hours.
Her travelling companions were Of
the blue jumpered, corduroy trow-
sered host that had converted an
expanse of scrub oak wilderness
into a soldier mandatory.
The Upton mud is traditional and
deep. 1t is oozy on clear days and
bottomless in the rain. Her high
heeled boots, Of the latest Paris
last from Grand Street, cut into
the mire like knife into water.
The sheets of rain whipped about
the alighting passengers. The work
men merely grunted, swore, put up
their coat collars and numbered ofs
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11

Bourbons, had created the victori-
Gus armies of the French Revo]u-
tlon. But for Noske, per-
haps, these journalists would not
believe IN the German revolution
at ALL"
Well, to call Noske a second Car
not may be mild exaggeration
lie Slecle," a Paris newspaper, ex-
pressed, last March, an opinion less
complimentary: "Of course, the
Boches could get their house in
order if they only had a Napoleon
But instead they have Minister
OF War, Socialist, fellow by the
name Of Noske, or something to
that effect. He won't have any,
thing to do with the Internationale
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11

for interviewing purposes Just now
IS Noske. Noske's person
is the symbol, for them, of the
reality of the German revolution.
One is almost tempted to say to
the foreign correspondents, 'Noske
guarantees the revolution. The
fact that a man in civilian clothes
can be the commander in chief of
the German army and, moreover.
that he seems to be equal to his
task, appears to everybody who has
known Germany for any length of
time as something novel, unheard
of, distinctly revolutionary. A
foreign journalist likened him the
other day to Carnot, who, out of
the ruins Of the royal armies of the
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11

and declared just the other day that
he is first of all a German and onlv
IN the second place a Social Demo-
crat."
That's just it. That explains
why the Reds curse Noske as a
monster and the Whites call him
our Noske" and trust him in his
JOB, which, under the present cir
cumstances, is rather ticklish one.
to say the least.
1t cannot be denied that if "get-
ting things done" is a desirable
standard in itself-and even the most
pervert believer in "absolute right"
the most supercilious weigher of the
morality of acts and theories, would
admit, in a shipwreck, for instance
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
N0ske's Birth
And Record

But il you--still assuming, mere
ly for arguments sake and without
the slightest intention to offend, that
YOU are German--if you are d
Black, u royalist, a pa,-German, q
Junker, an imperialist, ten you will
ke rat n dianoNe Of Eoskn with n
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
Something New
Under the Sun

This insurance, mind you, is a
new feature of this war. Compen-
sation is merely the modern substi-
tute for pensions, but war insur-
ance is real innovation. The
War Risk Insurance act provided
for compensation for death and
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
N0ske as
An Orator

he started out denouncing Haase,
tne independent leader, for calling
the war war of conquest" waged
ny the German imperlalists. Herr
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
Poor
Government PAY

I'm the long run the government
Will not pay enough or guarantee a
future that will be attractive to a
big business man. No head of a
division could be sure of his place
from one administration to another;
besides, what life for an active
business mana life tied down and
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
Counting
The Cost

AS the compensation features of
the law now stand, the total pay
ments are not likely to be large, as
large is counted in these billion
dollar days, for death or disability
must have occurred in line of duty
and not as a result of deceased s
wilful misconduct, and no claim is
recognized unless made within
five years from discharge from
service. But already it is conceded
that the compensation rates are
too low as compared with pensions
for previous wars, and the next
Congress will be asked to in
crease and grade them more equi-
tably than at present for varying
degrees of disability. Then, doubt
less, as the years go by Congress will
allow compensation for claims filed
after five years on almost any later
developing disability that can be
traced in any way to the soldiers
service, and, finally, allow compen-
sation to all surviving soldiers of the
great war.
However, if Congress should con-
clude that in paying liberal compen-
sations for deaths and for disabili-
ties reported within five years, and
in providing cheap insurance for
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
he Army's Winning Bet on Death-Insurance

disability in any event; the insur-
ance feature of the act was addi-
tional and was made optional with
the individual soldier or sailor.
So, because the soldiers died SO
fast that premiums based on ordi-
nary mortality tables had no value,
this war will cost the United States
at least $700,000,0OO more than it
would have cost had nobody con-
ceived the idea of insuring soldiers
en- masse-something that never was
dreamed of before, as no insurance
company could think for moment
of undertaking to insure men who
had pledged themselves to go out
on the battlefield and be shot at,
and no government before ours in
this war cared to add such a risk
to pensions and other regular war
charges.
What the compensation payments
will total there is no possibility of
calculating closely, but they are GO
ing out now at the rate of more
than 100000 a month on $4,000
claims, Of which $1,000 are for dis
ability in service and 10000 for
death claims. Should Congress event.
ually be as generous with compen-
sations as it was with pensions in
the past, the total Of compensation
payments and insurance deficit
might go to S1o,0oo,0oo, 900 in the
next fifty years.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11

every soldier, it has done enough,
the biggest war will be the cheapest
on the side of pensions or their
equivalent. AS against the $780,
100000 of initial insurance, death
claims in excess Of premiums and,
say, an average of $4,000, 900
year for twenty years in compen-
sation - S400,000,000 altogether
$210,0O0,00O in allowances to SOL
diers' dependents during the war and
another 15,0O0,cCO (partly borne by
the Public Health Service), for hos
pital treatment, medical and sur
gical attendance, appliances, re-
habilitation, etc.-a total of ST.
345, 100000; the Civil War pensions
have already amounted to S.
O87,0OO,000. All other pensions total
$308, 100000; the Revolutionary War
pensions being $7O,0OO,0OO; the War
of 1872, $46,000,O00; Indian wars,
$15,000,O00; Mexican War, $751;
100000; Spanish and Philippines,
$61, 100000; regular establishments,
$46,000,000, and miscellaneous, $16,-
100000.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
The Main
Works

Neither the loss on the insurance
bet, nor compensation, represents
the total bill of the war for. personal
service over and above regular pay
and maintenance. There are besides
allowances for the support of SOL
diers' families during the war, the
cost Of medical, surgical and hospital
treatment, funeral charges and the
cost of the administration of the
vocational rehabilitation act, where
by disabled soldiers are trained and
educated at government expense and
are on the government payroll while
being rehabilitated.
The stupendous tasks Of financing
all these services were intrusted to
the War Risk Bureau. 1t was in
administering them with all their
complications that the new bureau
got into such tangle of confusion
of correspondence, records and book
keeping that it has become the most
unpopular and most widely abused
bureau of the government. There is
scarcely soldiers family in the
land that has not some grievance
against it, and the average citizen
is convinced that it never will get
its vast and complex affairs straight
ened out. One of the unfortunate
results Of this period of ineficiency
is that many soldiers have become
so disgusted that they will drop their
government insurance and will not
take advantage of the opportunity
to convert it into permanent life
insurance.
However, Colonel Henry D. Linds
ley, who has undertaken the thank
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11

T WAS u time when transports
were melting away With New
l. York's Own to become part of
New-York tribune., 1919-05-11
By Eugene S. Bagger

w ZHo is Noske? 1t is safe
wv to say he is the best hated
member of the present
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
BISHOP RETURNS TO CHICAGO

The two Taliaferro sisters recently ap-
peared on Broadway-Edith, in "Please
Get Married." and Mabel, in "Luck in
Pawn
Julia Sanderson got her first expert
ence in musical comedy in the chorus of
"Winsome Winnie.' Now she is one
of our brightest stars.
Almost every book Dickens ever
wrote has stage possibilities.
Otis Skinner allowed an apple to be
shot from his head in performance of
William Tell until prudence demanded
that he secure a substitute.
David Warfield received over $500, 900
from a single season of the emusic
Master.o
Actors consider 1t back luck to place
shoes on chair in a dressing room.
Jane Cowl was newspaper woman
before going on the stage.
Mary Pickford appeared on the legiti-
mate stage under Belasco's manage
ment at the Republic Theatre in 1913
in "A Good Little Devil"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
AMATEUR THEATRICALs.

The Elite Social Club is now rehears-
ing gripping melodrama entitled "The
Outcast's Daughter,' to be given on
July 9, 1919, in the recital hall of the
Chicago School of Dramatic Art. Nine.
Bertha Hensley is president and general
manager. Mr.. Solomon Bruce and Mrs.
Irene Gaines are supported by an ex-
cellent cast. Mr.. Clarence Z. Muse,
director.
One of the most brilliant playlets
given by amateur organizations was the
production of "Who's to Win Him /"
at the Masonic Hall, performed by the
Iona Camp Fire Girls, June 81. The
ease and grace of the players so capti-
waited the audience that they lost sight
of the fact that it was non-profes-
sional exhibit They were enthusiastic
cally applauded throughout the perform
ance. Costuming and makeup were
tastefully and cleverly carried out. Spe-
cial mention should be made of their
clear enunciation and harmonious blend
ing of voices; in short, breezy and
amusing performance.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
WOA1AN's CHARACTER FREES HER
OF MURDER CHARGE.

Des Moines, Iowa, June 2o.-Being
woman of unquestionable character,
Mrs. Alene Robinson was ably defended
GU a charge of murder of Orville Lumm,
white soldier from Camp Dodge, and
was acquitted.
1t appears that Lumm approached
Mrs. Robinson on the public highway
and made insulting remarks to her, pur
suing her after she rebuked him. He
was so persistent that she caught up
piece of cement block and hurled it al
him, the stone taking effect and fractur
ing his skull, from which injury he died.
The trial proved to be a sensational
one, and Mrs. Robinson s lawyers made
much of her unimpeachable character,
which SO influenced the jury that, in
true western chivalry, they rendered
verdict of "not guilty. which met
with entire popular approval.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
DON'T FORGET

Every Tuesday night is Jazz night at
the Royal Gardens.
The Smarter Set in "Darkest Amer
leans" at the Avenue.
Billy Kings new show entitled
"They're Off"
"The Devil s Trail" with Betty
Compson and George Larkin at the Ven.
dome, Sunday, June %.
"Blue Monday Matinees " every Mon
day afternoon, New Entertainers Cafe.
Gus Squaw" at the Pickford The
atre Sunday, June %.
"Nazimova in the Red Lantern, -
at the States Theatre June 1s-10-29.21,
and at the Owl Theatre June 19.20-21.
The Dreamland is rendezvous for
joy and frivolity.
The Peoples Picnic on Monday,
June 30.
Friday night special attraction, Royal
Gardens.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
ANDREW 8. BISHOP AND CLEO
DESMOND RETURNING.

The favorite company of Lafayette
players headed by Mr.. Bishop and Miss
Desmond will open at the Avenue The
atre Monday, June 80. All Chicago
will welcome the arrival of this group,
in fond recollection of their recent sue
cess. They have an excellent repertoire
of new plays. One of the most expen-
sive productions ever produced in this
country is among them and the manage
ment will invest a large sum of money
in it to keep up to their motto, "Noth
ing is too good for the patrons of the
Avenue THEATRE
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
I DIDN'T KNOW THAT.

A critic on the Cincinnati Enquirer,
after seeing George M. Cohan in one or
two plays, named him the "oficial little
flag waver of the American stage"
Peggy O'Neil, who plays a leading
role in "Tumble In" once returned
to dressmaking for a living and had a
shop on West Fortieth street.
Alice Brady's mother, Marie Renee,
was a clever actress, who was very
successful in portraying the title role
in "She."
Julian Eltinge once worked in a store
which dealt in cloth and dress fabrics
so as to familiarize himself with wo-
men IS clothes. This experience was use
full to him later in costuming him "wo-
men 50 roles.
Eva Tangnay was born in Holyoke,
Mass, but left her home town for the
more exciting atmosphere of New York,
where she started her stage career as
a member of the chorus.
There is a difference of two years in
the ages of Mary and Florence Nash,
Mary being the elder.
Mrs. Fiske became a star at the age
of fifteen. The action of her present
vehicle, "Mis' Nelly of NJ Orleans
takes place in her birthplace-New
Orleans.
The Princess Theatre was originally
opened by Holbrook Blinn as a "The-
atre of Thrills" where one-act pieces
with "punch !" were presented Now
it has become home of musical comedy,
three ooh" pieces having been given
there, ooh Boy" ooh, Lady, Lady,"
and "Oh, My Dear"
Pauline Frederick began her stage
life in the chorus9 She was born in
Boston on August 10, 1884.
Al johnson was once star feature
in the "Nickelodians, doing twenty
three shows day.
Clyde Fitch, during the eighteen years
he was writing plays, made 81, 100000
in royalties.
AT the age of four, De Wolf Hopper
had theatre where the audiences, ac-
tors, the manager and all were imper.
sonated by himself.
Mrs. Vernon Castle is the daughter of
a New Rochelle doctor.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
THE THEATRE AND THE PEOPLE
of articles especially BY the editor to create
develob an artistic taste for the theatre

articles especially BY the editor to create ana
develop n artistic for the theatre
One of the fascinating institutions that tend to complete the
social fabric life the theatre The that holds one keen
interested lies where hear story told
thru the channels of emotion with the friends blending
their feelings tremendously with your The story directly
the oogs without books printed pages to scan and study
actions of human
beings living the before the We only and feel them
but hear thm recalling the old adageTngs mighier
than things heard"
reminded little tragedy of soldier boy and his mother.
The boy had lost both legs and during the conflict of human
slaughter He passing his city his way govern
hospital wished his mother who cognzant of her
sons She had bravy friends that Gods
will that she blessed have fight for liberty and freedom.
fortune
she approached his the hospital and his smiling face she
doubt for he really crippled But she lifted the
and with loud fell PROSTATE seeing him without legs and
you potent influence of the theatre admirably summed
up in that memorable adage
Continued
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
WE MUST FIGHT TOGETHER,

Coalition Democracy Coalitioni
Democracy! Everybody cried during
the days of war, the war is over. Big
mass meeting Friday evening, June %,
1919, at st. John S Baptist Church, S434
Wabash avenue, s p. m.
R. w. Voolfolk Co., bankers, Wood
folk Bank Building, 1901 South State
street, promoters of the greatest Negro
enterprise in America. This bank en-
ploys fourteen colored young girls and
men as cashiers, tellers, receivers, ste
nographers, bank messengers, real estate
assistants, etc. Good music and refresh
ments Bring your friends and hear
the best reasons of our race, apply the
remedy for rectifying present conditions
of the Negro in America. st. John 8
Baptist Church, 8 p. M, 3434 Wabash
avenue.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
GRAND-"THEYtRE OFF"

A spectacul nsical comedy in four
acts and twelve enes by Billy King.
Produced week II June %.
The laughing hit for the week is I'M
questionably this fast race track skit,
"They re Off," In keeping with the
rapidity of the production, costumes are
presented as often as the horse passes
each quarter. -
The action takes place at Saratoga
Springs, quests of the big hotel be-
ing assent to attend the running of
the "big }. 1t moves to the track
and the big is run.
Billy King Vets spontaneous hilar-
ity, but at Il touches unconsciously
the realms Off rity. Yet his natural
ability foresha this slight tendency.
A genuine CON with, as he says,
"an incomparab ty.u Big business
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
DOUGLAS COMMUNITY CENTER

Is giving special attention to its de-
partment of drama. The pupils enrolled
date in this particular branch are two
hundred and twelve. They are divided
into five playlets: "Mother Goose, -
Everychild," "Lohengrin, F" "Robin
Hood" and "The Queen of Sheba. -
Initial performance was an earnest, in
telligent one.
Miss Pauline James Lee is busily pre-
pairing her annual recital to be held
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion on June 80, 1919. 1t promises to be
the most elaborate and successful one
since the origin of splendid Musical
Studio.
Timothy Delano's Courtship, a com
edy successfully produced a few months
ago at st. Thomas Episcopal Church,
will be repeated at the Old Mt. Olivet
Church on July 8 with the same cast.
The editor is pleased to say that the
Misses Smith, Gaines, Marie Nurgett
are assisting Mr.. Clarence E. Muse in
this department. On account of the re-
pairs necessary the school will close
June 26, 1919, but Mr.. Muse will carry
on the work of the classes during the
summer at his studio.
Miss Marie Burgett of the War Camp
Community Service is producing in the
seventh ward the patriotic playlet en-
titled ''The Real American Girl"
The Orpheus Club of Arts and Letters
is preparing drama at the Chicago
School of Dramatic Art, "Maria and
Magdalena. A romantic drama has
been selected and under the direction of
the school they anticipate triumph.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24

Schiller Her beauty and fine dra-
matte skill have made her remarkable
in Aircraft productions.
Richard Barthelemess tried extra
parts in pictures during his junior year
at Trinity College and did it so success
fully that university days were soon for
gotten. Hubert Brenon discovered him
in a mob scene and gave him the role of
younger brother in "War Brides with
Nazimova. He scored-and he has been
scoring ever since. Now it is whispered
that he is soon to be Paramount star.
Not so long ago Miss Swanson was a
bathing belle in keystone and Sun
shine comedies. That was before Cecil
De Mile discovered her remarkable dra-
matte abilities and aided her in scoring
in Don't Change Your Husband. -
Now she s headed straight for stardom.
The screen has no more oddly fasci-
mating person than Theda Bara, the Fox
star, whose vampires are such vivid per-
sonages. She has held a place all her
own since her now famous characterize
Emerson Browne IS "a Fool There
VAS 1t is interesting to note that
there was no more tireless worker in the
various liberty bond drives than Miss
Bara.
Miss June Caprice is back as co-star
with Creighton Hale in the new Copel-
lani productions. screen version of
"Oh, Boy will be reintroduced June,
who is Boston lassie. William Fox
discovered her and she starred in her
very first production, "Caprice of the
Mountains" in 1915. She came to the
films fresh from school.
Miss Ann Little used to do Indian
squaw in the old film days with
Thomas Ince. That was after four years
on the speaking stage. Her advance
in the silent drama has been consistent.
One of her recent hits was as the In
dian wife in 1.-THE Squaw Man," by
Cecil De Mile. She is one of the best
liked of Paramount Aircraft actresses.
Miss Dolores Cassinelli, few years
ago so popular at cid Essanay, has re-
turned to the screen in spectacular
fashion. The new Cassnelli produc-
lions are released thru Pathe. Miss
cassinelIi, who is of italian descent,
was reigning favorite in the Essanay
days, and she has won popularity con-
test conducted by 1.-THE Motion Picture
Magazine.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
OUT oF TOWN VISITORS.

Among the out of town teachers who
are attending the Chicago University
this summer are the Misses Cornela
Strawn and Mary Payne, of Columbia,
Mo-, also Miss Carrie V. Simpson, of
Warrensburg, Mo. Miss Simpson has
just finished Lincoln Institute at JEFF
ferson City, Mo-, and is the niece of Mrs.
G. U. Grammer, 4945 Wabash avenue,
with whom the young ladies are stop
ping.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
TONY LANGsToN RELAXING FOR
A FEW DAYS.

Mr.. Langston, the well-known dra.
matte critic of the Chicago Defender,
has left the city in his sport ear to re-
iax from the strenuous duties of the
paper and the publicity company of
which he is presidep.. His energetic
partner, Mr., Braschel, will continue the
work of the Offices during his absence.
After the first of July Mr.. Langston has
promised to travel solely by aeroplane.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
LUKE SCOTT IN PHILADELPHIA.

Mr.. Luke A. Scott, formerly of the
Lafayette players, is at the Standard
Theatre with his own company. He is
presenting comedy entitled ga Mid
night in Chinatown" Others on the
bill are Miss Fannie Wise, Bonnie and
Semoura. Sandy Burns, in a playlet en-
titled Zone Night in a Graveyard. i"
Stafford and Watts and the Belmonts.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
ct WILLIAMS BACK WITH THE
FOLLIES.

arica's premier comedian is again
Folies. The new vehicle is a
!, first part with Eddy Wynne,
lie A. &c and other stars under cork.
As usual pack houses enjoy the drollery
Of Mr.. Williams, and his spare moments
are spent studiously keeping up with the
new laughs.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
ELECTRIC LIGHTS ALONG
BROADWAY.

(Note: Readers will do we'll to pre-
serve this list for reference when these
plays are presented at the Avenue
Theatre.)
ASToR.-Fay Banter in "East Is
West" The story of quaint little
Chinese maid, who falls in love with a
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24

is an evidence of the popularity of this
attraction, and the amusement public
is fortunate to have such an excellent
group of entertainers.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-06-24
SCREENING THE PLAYERS.

Miss Elsie Ferguson has been one of
the most popular stars to come to the
screen from the land of the footlights.
Among her foremost stage vehicles were
"Shirley Kaye" "The Strange Wo-
man" "Outcastn and "Margaret