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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-06
7MoLitt1e BudapeS1ers

next week. They gave me a
s. tryout and liked my acting
very much.
. THE BRUNETTE (sur-
v prised)-At the Kings
Theatre? You. don't say
THE BLONDE-Yes.
THE BRUNETTE Very interest
ing. indeed. Anyone helped you?
THE BLONDE Well, in a way.
But it was principally my acting
that did it. You see recited
"The Ballade Of Arany" at the
Royal few weeks ago and one
Of the managers heard me. He
wrote to me to come and see him.
THE BRUNETTE-Yes-I know
THE BLONDE - So we've got
friendly and he is doing all he
can
THE BRUNETTE (icith a definite
suspicion Was it at the benefit
five weeks ago?
THE BLONDE Yes. Have you
been there?
THE BRUNETTE-No. was play
ing that night in the Black Hus-
sar.'
THE BLONDE-Well, in short, he
was very kind to me, spends lot
of his time with me, teaches me
and he says I'll make phenom-
email Shakespearean actress
THE BRUNETTE 0eeling her ray
to,pards light)-Did he say any.
thing about Ibsen's Nora?
THE BLONDE hdppily and Maize
ly)-Yes, he said that when it
comes up in the repertoire l am
going to play it.
THE BRUNETTE (mdrching on
tcith firm steps)-And the Dame
Camelienne Of Dumas?
THE BLONDE-Yes; he said I was
going to get that part, too. He
is so nice.
THE BRUNETTE-Is he going to
marry you?
THE BLONDE-As soon as he gets
a divorce
(She looks up at her and sud
denly redli-es.)
THE BRUNETTE (Uiciously)-It'l
take him some time to divorces
me.
THE BLONDE frightened anc
trembIing)-Good Lord, are yol
married to him?
THE BRUNETTE No, but I an
next in line.
(The curtain rises, they are siIen
throughout the performance, bu
they do not understand cord o
tohdt the actors are saying to edcl
other on the stage. Both OF then
are getting ready for the gentle
man With the pul.)
Curtain.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-06
CHARACTERS:
The Blonde
The Brunette
o., ARavin OkeAct.
0H%sepkS7e6enpei

tied tCfth 0tu6 TrOooHS' Hoyu'
Academy of Dramatic Art.
(Tuitiom fee zoo year;
piano ertrd.)
SCENE: The dressing room, odcH
STAGE at the Little Theatre, loaned
for the O. ,dsion OF the graduation
performance. Molier's lies Prec'
ieuse Pidicules." Both the girls
are eIated orer their success, hdc-
ina received much applause ana
eren fowers from their respective
relations and from the boys icho
hang around the block.
They are eighteen, and their ~
ture looms before them large ana
hopetul, not to say glorious, as they
rub off their makeup ,oith some
oi,u substance of unpleasant odor.
-HE BLONDE - Have you
been offered any contracts
= yet?
THE BRUNETTE-Yes, several.
THE BLONDE - Which one will
YOU accept? The Queens or the
National?
THE BRUNETTE haven't made
up my mind yet.
THE BI,ONDE-I couldn't make up
mine either. would like to take
vacation first. / am not In
hurry to sign. It'll hold good
until come back from the coun-
try.
THE BRUNETTE am sure 1t
will. | feel the same way about
it. l am tired and need little
rest.
THE BLONDE (toith conriction)-
am roing to show these saps
that | can get a contract with a
big theatre solely through my
merits as an artist. They all say
one has to have an influential
friend, some critic, editor, stage
director or manager. Well, l
promised my mother to give them
all the cold shoulder. And | am
going to stick to my promise.
When they see talent and genius,
a fine figure and a lovely face,
they have to come across with
the contract. That's all there's
/ to it.
THE BRUNETTE (eyein9 her toith
evident pity and t0ith q firm de-
cision to look about for q critic
or manager the minute she gets
to the graduation ball tonight
Same here. II one wants tc
be my protector, he's got tt
marry me. Then he can protect
me until he's blue in the face.
THE BLONDE - That's my idea
too. don't see why talented
girl shouldn't get on the stage
and remain respectable? (Rcctt
ing). Why should ones career b.
paved with sobs, deceit and i'm
morality?
THE BRUNETTE (gires her Tool
of contempt) - If one is a rea
artist, one must succeed. latter
pause) Still, a good and infiuen
tial friend always helps.
THE BLONDE Il don't say !
doesn't. but you seldom find un
selfish friends. Besides, | prom
ised my mother. She wouldn'
let me go on the stage unless
promised. One has to worl
harder, but it's worth it. BE
sides, il an influential frien,
promises things, it doesn't a
ways mean he keeps his promise
look at Maria Lind. Ten Of 'er
promised to make star OF he
and she's still hunting for jot
She's pretty, too.
THE BRUNETTE (ioith a sophia
ticated smile) If ten OF 'er
promise, it's no good. One ha
to promise.
tThey continue discussing thing
in this manner and then part toft
| ..;ahoe ~ nond Incl. fOf ~ HnnD
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ion about the other. Of critics, stage
directors aud promises.)

ion about the other. Of critics, stage
directors and promises.)
ACT TWO.
a year later.)
(The Brunette is slipping a glass
of chdrtreuse in the Cate Palermo,
dressed rery erpensiuely 10Th q
couple Of genuine diamond rings
glittering on her fingers. She
raises her bejetoeled hand to her
forehead as soon as she sees The
Blonde enter. The latter is mod
estly attired, Nth no rings, and
Dsdrs the gloom OF disappointment
on her face. Mutual greetings, sit
do,on," "havent seen you since the
Moliere play" etc.
THE BRUNETrE-How are you
getting on?
THE BLONDE Well, you know,
it's pretty rough sailing when
one has ideas about things In
general.
THE BRUNETTE - Yes yes. I
know what it is. Come back
next MONTH" nothing doing"
sitting around for hours-wait-
ing
THE BLONDE surveying her nth
understanding eye, making a
sally at detection)-I see you had
better luck
THE BRUNETTE Well, can't
complain. | am to join the cast
of the Kings Theatre on the first
of next month.
THE BLONDE trying to register
pleasure)-Oh, is that so? | am
so glad
THE BRUNETTE - You needn't
think anything bad
THE BLONDE (ssmmoning her art
to seem genuine)-Of course not.
Why should 1? Is he going to
marry you?
THE BRUNETTE-Well, of course
you can't get contract at the
Kings without little push, even
il you are the greatest actress
in town. One of the big men
there gave me a little lift, you
know.
THE BLONDE-I see. Is he going
to marry you?
THE BRUNETTE - You needn't
think anything bad. You see he
saw me in the Moliere and he
wrote to me to come and see
him. He was very nice. Imagine,
he took such a fancy to me
THE BLONDE pushing the point
OF course, he is going to marry
you
THE BRUNETTE - Naturally, as
soon as he gets divorce
THE BLONDE see. Are you
scheduled for part already?
THE BRUNETTE-Yes. I'll take
second lead in the BLACK Hus
sar." He is very nice, he'd dc
anything for me. Come and LOOK
me up, perhaps | can help you
THE BLONDE-Thank you, | will
(Tbey 90 on for another feIo min
uteS and the Blonde ledreS tDtth
dagger in her hedrt)
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
Woodrow Wilson Peace
Award to Viscount Cecil

NEW YORK.-Before a distinguish
ed gathering, which included Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, Viscount Cecil of
Cheltwood was presented with the
$4,000 peace award and medal given
under the Woodrow Wilson Founda-
tion for Meritorious Service in the
cause OF International cooperation and
peace. The presentation was made at
a dinner at the Hotel Astor.
In accepting the award, Viscounl
Cecil asserted that the advance in the
past five years in the direction of in.
ternational cooperation had been "lit-
tie short Of marvellous"
Praising the United States for hav-
ing consistently stood for peace, Wis.
count Cecil said that he would not ut
ter word Of criticism of the attitude
Of America toward the League of M.
tions. He stressed, however, the ac-
complishments Of the league since its
inception under the leadership of
Woodrow Wilson, whom he character.
lied as "a great American and great
citizen Of the world" adding: There
is no title to fame higher than that"
Mr.. Wilson's contribution, he said,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
AGRICULTURAL ADVANTAGES
TO BE ADVERTISED IN NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

why 1t Pays to Farm in Washing
ton" is the title of one of the several
advertisements the Northern Pacific,
Great Northern and Burlington rail-
roads will publish in fifteen farm jour.
nails Of national circulation in January
as part Of their contribution to the
Washington Month" campaign. The
advertisements are similar to those
the same railroads are publishing in
their joint campaign to advertise tho
Pacific Northwest, but deal with this
state alone and appeal specially to
the farmer. Readers o; the ADVERTISE
ments are asked to send to the rail
roads for booklet, Washington for
the Farmer"
Some Of the reasons why it pays to
farm in Washington given in the ad-
yertisement are these:
Because Washington's average
wheat acre yield is 20 per cent high
er than the average yield for the ma
ton.
Because its yield of hay is SO per
cent higher.
Because its orchard yields are the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
REAPPO OINTMENT MAY BE BIC ISSUE TO BE
SETTLED BY LEGISLATURE NOW In SESSION

II the present Washington legisla-
ture decides to take up the question
OF legislative reapportionment, 1t will
find on the basis Of 1924 election re.
turns that the disproportion between
the representation Of various coun.
ties has grown glaringly worse since
the last federal census, in 1920.
On the reapportionment, made "a
years ago, Yakima and Jefferson coun-
ties We're each, given the same rep
resentation in the house, two mem
bers, and each was compelled to share
one senator with other counties.
In the last election 1858 votes were
cast in Jefferson County, so that E. A.
Sims and George H. Northrup, the
countys two representatives, each
represent 929 voters. In the last cleo.
ton in Yakima County 2O,165 votes
were cast, SO that A. d. Dunn and j.
r. Schwartze, its two representatives,
each represent 1O,OS21s voters.
National Survey
This is one OF few contrasts which
caused Oryllle A. Welsh, who has
been making national survey of thY
legislative apportionment question
for the New York World to declare, in
an article in the current issue of The
Nation, that Washington is the worst
rotten borough" state in the West,
and one OF the three worst in the ma
ton.
A Cow county combine" engineer.
ed by Sims and l.. D. McArdle, who
represented Jefferson County in the
legislature in 1911, prevented reap
portionment that year, on the basis Of
the 1910 federal census, and the com.
bination Of counties which would lose
membership, il constitutional appor.
-tionment should be made, has prevent
ed action at every session since that
time.
AS a matter of history the trainers
of the Washington Constitution con-
templated a eapportionment every
five years, instead of every ten years.
Section 8, article of the state con.
stitution, copy OF which is handed
every member when he is elected t.
the legislature, provides that in 1896
and every ten years thereafter state
census shall be taken, and that after
every state census and also after ev-
cry federal census the legislature
shall apportion and district anew the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
HOPE TO SELL LANDS

The State Capitol Commission
which foresaw an imminent demand
for timber lands on the Olympic pen
insula two years ago and which an
ticipated an opportunity TO dispose Of
part of the capitol grant then, now
is certain that the long-delayed boom
is about to arrive. Railroad develop
ment failed to materialize when ex-
pected two years ago, so the capitol
lands would not sell. Now transpor.
tation is assured and it is expected
that the state holdings will be want
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
Washington Leads Way
in School Conditions

With over 400 teachers cottages
built by rural districts in this state,
Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston, state
superintendent of public instruction,
tells the world through the December
Success" that Washington is leading
the way toward ideal conditions in
country schools. The Success" mag
azine seems to agree with Mrs. Pres
ton.
Bringing city and country into the
problem OF caring for the rural school
teacher, Mrs. Preston wrote:
City life could not go on a single
day without the assistance Of the
people in the country raising the food.
The people in the country will not re-
main there long if their children are
not given good schools and good
teachers. On the other hand the peo-
pie in the cities will not stay there
long without foodstuffs. Teachers
will not work in the country for any
length OF time unless they are CON-
fortably housed and provided with
normal social diversion"
Washington made its first expert.
ment in providing for a country school
teacher 20 years ago and the idea has
been spreading ever since, Mrs. Pres
ton says.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

members of the senate and house Of
representatives, according to the num-
Der of inhabitants, excluding Indians
not taxed, soldiers, sailors and Off
GERS of the United States army and
navy in active service"
Never Taken
The state census was never takeu,
however, and since 1901 neither the
reapportionment contemplated on the
state census nor federal census has
been made.
On the basis of the 1924 election
figures, with 445,222 votes cast,
each OF the 81 members of the house
should represent approximately $3.50
votes.
In the house Washington has al
ways followed the policy Of at least
one representative to each county
The counties with only one represen-
tatiye range from Wahkiakum, which
cast only 1853 votes at the last elec-
ton to Kitsap with $3.50, eleven times
as many. Chelan which cast 1881
votes, clearly is entitled to two rep
resentatives also.
In the counties with more than one
representative Jefferson county, with
929 votes per representative and YAK.
ina, with 10,0S2 votes per representa-
tive, are the worst examples Of under
and over representation, but there are
plenty of cases in between.
Spokane County with 4S,657 votes
and Pierce with 4S,098, each with 10
representatives, are only slightly un
der-represented. King County, with
12O,739 votes, has II representatives
or one representative for each 7,102
votes. On strictly constitutional re-
apportionment King County would be
entitled to 26 representatives If the
vote is taken as an index to popula-
ton
Yakima County, however, is In evan
worse condition than King. With only
two representatives, Yakima cas-:
more than twice as many votes as
Walla Walla, which cast 1878 vote 3
and has three representatives Yak
ina cast 2O,165 votes to 1888 which
were cast in Whatcom County, with
four representatives.
Kitsap County with one representa-
tive, cast almost five times as many
voters as its neighbor, Jefferson Coul.-
ty, with two representatives.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
Leo Fest, Pioneer in Pop
uIal Song Field, Would
Make Citizens by
Melody

Naturalization by music is the
plan Of Americas foremost music
pual sher Leo Feist. Mr.. Feist's
the -ry is that immigrants enter.
ing this country get their first idea
of the English language from the
songs which the children sing in
the streets and in the native
cafes dear to the heart of every
foreigner
1T is rather a hobby of mine
that we publish songs that will
give aewly arrived aliens a slant
on 'ur American life," he ex,
plains 4 have had any number
o. ,aturalized Americans tell me
thai the first intimate touch they
hat IT American life was hearing
oui songs sung from the house
tops and on the sidewalks.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
Plans Pooling of Box as
Freight Traffic Solution

S. Davies Warield, president Of the
National Association Of Owners of
Railroad Securities, plans an increase
in profits for railroads, and better
freight service for the public, through
common sense consolidation Of box
car service.
There are in the country 100000
ordinary box cars owned by the differ
ent railroads. The life Of these cars
is wasted in being hauled back and
forth, or slowed on sidings empty. Mr..
Wartield suggests central agency to
handle cars for the benefit of all rail-
roads and all carrying business. That
would be legal under the plan that
Mr.. Wartield suggests. 1t couldn't be
accomplished otherwise except by put
ting all railroads into one great con.
solidation. That doubtless will come.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

n have heard criticisms from
time to time of the slang used in
some Of our popular songs. But
after all, slang is a great part Of
American life. It is what one
might call our folk language.
parents have told me Of how
they received their first idea Of
the American language when their
children after school hours sang
the popular songs Of the day
dare say there is not a foreigner :
in all these United States who
did not know the phrase Over
There. 1t is not that the phrase
meant so much out that it was
given to them in melodic form.
GAS a matter of fact. most Of
the foreigners who come to our
doors are people to whom melody
can mean more than all the natu-
radiation classes in the world. In
fact, ] am interested in olan to
nave all orchestra in everv natu-
ralization class so that the swing
of our American life will get right
under the newcomers skins"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
New Loud Speaker Material

After great amount Of experiment
ing, radio loud speaker has been
developed which, because Of the ma
terial from which it is made is claim
ed to be perfect in performance. The
new loud speaker is made Of pyroxy-
lin plastic which is nonvibrating
material and therefore cannot repress
a false note upon that set up by the
diaphragm.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

highest in the country.
Because the highest producing COWS
are the basis of its great dairy indus
try.
Because the value of It's hogs 100
pounds is 16 per cent greater than the
national average.
Because the weight of its wool q
fleece is Is per cent greater.
Because it is fine place in which
to live.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

tint ligerie, silks, ribbons, skirts,
waists, dresses, coats, stockings,
sweaters. draperies, coverings,
hangings, everything new.
Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other
kind-and tell your druggist wheth-
er the material you wish to color
is wool or silk, or whether 1t Is
linen, cotton, or mixed goods.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

Designed to represent an old feudal
castle, building to cost 100000 will
be constructed in downtown park in
Seattle as headquarters for the com
ing Knights Templar conclave next
July.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

The number of public schools in the
Philippines increased from $500 in
1923 to 1869 during the present
school year, according to official fig
ures just announced. There are 6677
primary schools, 1,007 intermediary
schools and IS secondary schools.
More than 100000 are enrolled.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
Washington euardsmen Lead

In the closing competition of the
outdoor rifle season for 1924, the team
representing the Washington State
Guard were high among six teams at
Camp Lewis last month. The men
from the U. S. S. of Idaho were sec
ond.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

was the idea that peace was based on
unity and solidarity of mankind, an
idea contrary to that motivating the
prewar system which Viscount Cecil
called international anarchy diversi
fed by war;
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

ed. The best capitol lands are 10
Gated on the Olympic peninsula.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

always drink some of Boldt's good
coffee when in Seattle.-adv.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

Here is a practical idea de-
veloped by Mr.. A. R. Badger OF
Centralia, Wash, who says he
has found this type Of breeding
house ideal on his big chicken
farm. Perfection" Plaster Wall
board is damp-proof, making 1t
an ideal material for all wall
and ceiling Jobs around the
home and farm.
Get sample and booklet from
your local dealer, or write to West
ern wallboard Co.. $500 Ninth Ave.
So, Seattle. Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

Modern women seem willing
low everything but their age.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16
BEAyTIFY 1T WITH
"DIAMOND DYES"

Perfect home dye
Ing and tinting is
guaranteed with Dla-
niond Dyes. Just dip
In cold water to tint
soft, delicate shades
or boil to dye rich,
permanent colors.
Each l5.cent pack
age contains direc
lions 30 simple any
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-16

Bring home some of Boldt's French
astry from Seattle. adv
Evening star., 1925-08-20
HUGE POWER PLANT
AT MINES IS URGED
Engineer Asks Immediate
Steps to Produce Current
at Illinois Workings.
BY the Associated Press.

SPRINGFIELD, H., August 90
Recommendation that the Harrington
plan of erecting giant power plants
for the conversion of Illinois coal into
power at the mouths of the mines, for
distribution over the State through a
network of power lines, be pushed
with energy and enthusiasm" has
been made by Otto NJ. Rau, Pennsyl-
Vania consulting engineer.
After nearly four months of survey,
Mr.. Rau stated that 'Farrington's
plan is essentially practical from an
engineering standpoint and that ''if
put into effect. it would go far to-
ward stabilizing tthe Illinois coal in
dustry, and would greatly increase the
number of working days for the mem
bers of the Illinois Mine Workers
Union"
The engineers report was the re-
suit of survey recommended by
President Frank harrington of the
Illinois mine workers, and authorized
by the biennial convention of thte
miners in district No. u, at Peoria, in
1924.
President Farrington's plan pro-
posed to create a semi-public corpora
tion in which district No. u, the
operators, the consumers and the
State would be represented; to estab-
lish. through this corporation, one or
more giant power plants on the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers for the manu-
facture of electricity through burning
Illinois coal; to form an integrated
network of major and minor power
lines to make electricity available to
every hamlet and farmhouse in the
State and to treat coal at the giant
power station in order to save and sell
the valuable by-products now wasted.
Rau was released temporarily from
his work on the giant power survey in
Pennsylvania by Gov. Pinchot, at the
request of President Harrington.