The evening world. Newspaper, December 16, 1912, Page 20

| su ne tt PUR “QUIS” BY PASSING THE FOLKS ORDNANCE It Would Help to Elevate the General Character of the Industry. SO SAYS R. B. FOSDICK. Head of Practical Mothers’ As- | sociation Also Urges the Folks Measure. Paseage of the Folks Ordinance at- feeting moving picture theatres will be @ Gietinct move forward in the elevation @f the general character of the industry, fm the opinion of Raymond B. Fosdick, fermer Commiasioner of Accounts. Mr. Fosdick ts regarded as an author- fty on the subject of moving picture houses. As a social worker ho studied them cl and intimately. Tn 1911 Mr. Fosdick je @ report to the Mayor on the subject of the “movies,” and most of his recommendations at time are included in the law now offered by Aléertan Folks “It is a constructive piece of legisia- on,” eaid Mr. Fosdick to-day. It ts one step more towerd bringing these places to the high place they should @ccupy in the development of the city and ite citizens. “Aside from increasing the seating eapacity“of the places giving exclusive motion picture shows from 90 to 600 ‘without requiring a fegvier theatre Meense, the ordinance describes mi- nutely the construction, ventilation, lighting, heating, exits, &c., of the houses. And the’ requirements are framed in a way to make the law enforceable. With regard to increasing the maximum capacity of the houses, ft ie the present very iow maximum | thi: Which is mainly accountable for the fiaterior character of eo many of the houses. Neither morally nor artistically ean @ good performance be given at & Jew price with so emall e seating gapacity.”" CHEAP VAUDEVILLE AQ BAD AS CHEAP PILMS. Mr. Fosdick believes great danger je done the young through the character of the vaudeville which has crept into many of the moving picture houses. He believes this vaudeville has done os much harm as the most lurid and een- sational of the films. He insists e wide latitude should be given with regard to the character of the i {te extreme cheapness and, furthermore, as being diMoult er impossible to rexu- late because of its Cugitive and personal Mature, The Folks ordinance prohibits the installation of stage in a picture theatre. ‘The elimination of stage and vaudeville has two objects—moral bet- terment and the reduction of fire hasard and panic hazard. ‘Gud-section G charges the Bureau of Licenses, through its inspectors, with the duty of reporting to the Mayor on the moral character of performances. @ub-section B authorizes the creation of @ force for euch inspection. The Folks ordinance leaves with the Mayor the power to revoke or suspend licenses for * moral offense at the Mayor's discretion. Under thls ordinance the moral con- trol oY motion picture theatres would be much more complete than is the moral control of reguiar theatres, which are not subject to the arbitrary license- evoking power of the Mayor. All the Statutory inhjpitions which rest on reg- ular, theatres would likewise apply to motion picture theatres, IN@PECTORS WOULD NOTE THE CHARACTER OF THEATRES. “In addition to scrutinizing the pio- tures displayed, these inspectors would keep an eye on the character of the theatre and what kind of people are frequenting it. They would warn away objectionable characters and insure both @ sanitary and moral tone to each house, They also could insure none but proper environs for the places.” ‘Mr. Fosdick also fav: amendment to the penal law, low children to enter motion picture shows dyring certain hours on Satur- days and holidays. This amendment is to be offered in the shape of a bill by Benator GriMn of the Bronx at the next session of the Legislatur: “One of the worst feature of the . Present unenforced and unenforceable law, which bare children under @ixteen from ghe theatres umless they be ac- companied by parents or guardians, 1s the gbsolute contempt for law in gen- eral such a condition breeds, Children discover this law counts for nothing it 1s easy to imagine them developing the idea that all Lif has no more ntrance to mov- t certain times We must provide certain hours there 1s no school to prevent truancy, Séxrggation 1s all right if Jt is deemed necessary, but the auditoriums of the houses un- der the Folks ordinance and with the progress in motion picture taking, which no longer requires a darkened room for them to show, make the chil- dren perfectly safe. Similarly, 1 doubt {f @ matron is ut all necessary Moting Picture Men Adopt Wise ‘ Plan to Show a “Standard”’ Film. The Evening World approves the plan of she Moving Picture Ex- hivitore’ League o present pivures of the life of John Bunyan and "Pit- grfin's Progreas™ on Jan, 5 for the purpose of showing the high stand arl of edy atonal plotures whieh might be dinplayed in place of the now exhibites at @ number of these shows, . Public school ora und clergymen of all denominations are to be invited, The Svening World auggeste that the manufacturers of vicious filme also be Invited to see the performance. Watch Your Alderman’s Vote ‘On the Folks Ordinance MANHATTAN. 8, W. Herbet, R. 1 Wm. Drescher, D. hed Jamilton, R. 6 pn M. Hannon, 1D. 40. 3a Well, Re 7. k lL. Dowling, D. 4i, Frederick H. Wilmot, R. 2 Michael Btapleton, D. BROOKLYN. 4 James J. Smith, D. @ RFR. F. Downing, R. & Max 8. Lavine, D. 4M. Carberry, D. John J. White, D. a F, A. Cunningham, D, 6. Frank J, Dot a #. 1. Hugh J. Cummuskey, D. 4. J 12, Wm. P. Kenneally, D. an 14. Jonn Loos, D. “5. b. 16. John T. Eagan, D. #. Francis P. ‘Kenney, D. 9. John F. McCourt, D. @. J. J. Meagher, D. UM, Louls Wendel jr, D. ‘i. Ardolph Il. Khae, R hn MoCann, D. f2. Dantel R. Coleman, R. 18, James J. Nugent, 0D. 63. Fred H. Stevenson, R. Jobn J. Reardon, D. 4. Jesse D. Moore, It. Edw. V. Gilmore, D %, Frank T. Dixon, D. if. H, Ourran, R. Ph. iMiam P. MeGarry, D. Courtland: Nicoll, R 67. Robt. H. Bosse, R Ralph Folks, R. 8.0. G. Baterbrook, R Niles R. Becker, R. 69. Geo. A. Morrison, R. Daniel M. Bedell, R. ©. Otto Muhtbauer, R. ‘Wm. D. Brush, R. #1, Wm. H. Pendry, R. Bryant Willard, R. Jacob J. Velton, D. John H. Boschen, R. 3. Ed. Blajhorn, R. John A. Bolles, R. “4. H. F. Grimm, R. Samuel Marke, R. @. Jas. F. Martyn, R. QUEENS. |. Geo. M. O'Connor, D, Otto C. Gelbke, R. Chas. Delaney, D. |Aeberman, SBBF RESSRBERBSHE SSSR SSS i ag #8. A. Dujet, D. ‘Michael J. McGrath, D. .C. A. Post, R . BRONX. 2. W. A. Shipley, R. James 1. Devine, R. RICHMOND, ‘Thos. Maltgen, R. by wm. TS, Pas > ‘Thos. O'Nd¢I, D. . John J. O'Rourke, D. — * 78. C. P. Cole, D. ovided for in the Folks ordiancee|5 the policeman had assaulted him. should be women. Théy should be un-| The arrest occurred late at night at Ger civil service, she contends, and| Sumner avenue and Fulton street. ahould be allowed not only to eupervise | Maddox had several witnesses, who in the films, tut the general tone of the| & Measure bore out his statement of place, the character of its habitues and | the policeman's ansault. its environment. “Once we get the| O'Brien's only witness was Kaward Folks ordinance through,” said Mrs, | Farley af No. 1% MaDonough atreet, a Arthur to-day, “I am (mn favor of| nephew of Cardinal Farley. Farley amending the penal law regarding the| testified that when Maddox came out admission of minors to the shows. I| of @ saloon on the night in question he nik ehiliren should be | was very intoxicated and that when admitted between the hours of 3.30 and | the policeman attempted to arrest him 6 every afternoon, I don’t think ma-| Maddox etruck the policeman repeat- trons, necessary, as has es, sug-| edly and tried to kick him. O’Brien gested to Gonntor. Griffin'e bill. Women | hed to use force to subdue the prison- inspectors under the Folks ordinance | er, Farley satd. would take their place and be much| -Megistrate ‘Harris dismissed the better for the children and the exhibit-| charge against O'Brien. - ore. “Once we get the law regaréing the admission of children amended, I know the film makers wil} be ready to put feels of invereat to children, but calculated tp appeal to grown-ups, too, on the market pesto AE FOLKS PRAISES CRUSADE AGAINST THE VILE “ MOVIES.” IANOS (Former Commissioner of Charities Homer Folks, after making an address Founded 1845 te Marnodlet ministers to-day, oad to " W t & g “I sincerely hope the moving orace q ers ud, Word will beat frat. Taay keenly ine ||| have selected from their large and elegant ‘stock of Pianos and Player-Pianos the follow- ing le on which to make A Special Offer at low pricesand oneasy terms : Style A—Waters Upright An artistic piano of high- lest grade, celebrated for its full, rich, deep tone, with fine singing quality—one of our most popular styles, only $250 $10 down and $7 monthly and no charge for interest. Style 85—Chester Piano 74% octaves, 3-strirged, full) iron frame, ivory keys, good, durable tone and handsome! case. Warranted 6 years. $190 on payments of only $5 Per Month without interest. Stool, tuning and delivery free. Style 5—Player-Piano with full scale, 88 notes and automatic tracker, A most excellent and up-to-date Play- ler-Piano that is simple and leasy toplay. Price $390 on payments of only $8 Monthly and no charge for interest or extras, terested in the passage of the ordl- mance which was introduced in the Board of Aldermen by my brother, It Seema to me a great pity to confuse the two things of safeguarding physical conditions and police conditions gener- ‘ally and except the substance .of pic- ture shows with the @ubject of the Dictures themselves, There ought to be strict censorship of these plotures.”” “Indeed I agree with you," spoke up the Rev. W. H. Russell, of the Newark Conference. ‘I came pver trom New Jersey especially to hear you apeak-upoa that wubsect, for wretched pletures are ruining the morals of our young.” Mr, ‘Folks acwtred Mr, Russell that the subject was close to this heart but that he had not had the time to reach {t in his address to the ministers, _o ‘MOVIE” POSTER THAT COPIES FILM UPHELD BY COURT. Magistrate “Applegate fn the Mor- risanta Court to-day recognised an un- umual plea on the part of Gylvester Pyser, owner of a moving picture show at No. 710 Tremont avenue, who had een arrested for displaying posters th violence in front of his man Moore of the Tremont ave- nue station had artested. Pyser when he saw a Group of little boys excitedly surrounding a four-sheet poster on the sidewalk which represented in glowing colora the details of a train robbery and in which pointed revolvers were lavishly displayed. Before the Magis trate 'Pyser declared the poster in question was an exact reproduction from one portion of the film displayed within and that film thad been passed by the “National Board of Censorship." Though the "National Board of Cen- sorship” s an extra-legal body provided by the moving picture film manufactur- jer themselves, Magistrate Appleton con- sidered its sanction suMcient to dis- charge the “movie” proprietor, —— WILD WEST “MOVIE” STARTS TWO BOYS ON REDSKINS’ TRAIL. | Moving pletures portraying “how they | make Infuns bite the dust out West furnished inspiration, story told by the boy hure and Joseph Sas FOLKS ORDINANCE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. “Give us the Folks ordinance and we will have solved one of the greatest features of the problem, And It will Ko @ Jong way toward solving all the other features.” “Mrs, Harry Chester Arthur of No 490 Union avenue, the Bronx, Pret of the Mothers’ dinance. . mother of ten, cyildr Believer in ty is an ducted houses, @he says the inance will prove the galvation of the smaller theatre owners and will insure not only better g@anitation, but generally a -vetter tone, to the places. Mrs, Arthur thinks thé Our three stores will he Open | Evenings until January First. old Brooklyn lads, as far as Belmont and before Patrolman alibre revolver, They were held for a hearing | Jan. 20, “ roca enll Meg MADDOX’S CHARGE FAILS, | | Squuel 7. Madders Iry the son of Horace Waters & Supreye Court Justice Maddox .of le Brooklyn, appeared to-day in the 134 Fifth Ave., near 18th St, 912. i! THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1 | Rr ra omar ares Te - dames McCreery & Co. 34th Street 23rd Street Appropriate Holiday Gifts ‘ On Sale Tuesday, December 17th FEATHER NECKWEAR, 1 Both stores. Marabout and Ostrich Capes,— Black and White, Natural and White, Black or Natural. value 4.25, 2.95 Marabout and Ostrich Capes,— Black and White, Natural and White, Black or Natural. 7 strands. value 5.75, 3.75 Marabout Capes in Black or Natural. ..2.95 value 4.25 Marabout Muffs...7.77...4.50 and 6.25 values 6.25 and 8.50 Large assortment of Novelties in Capes. Scarfs or Muffs for Evening and Street wear. 'UMBRELLAS. 1 Botn stores. For Men and Women. Taffeta Silk Umbrellas,—tape edge. Mandles,— long etched and engraved Sterling Silver Caps, Staghorn, Capehorn, Pimento and English Furze with Sterling Silver Caps and Trimmings. value 6.00 to 10.00, 3.85, 4.85 and 6.00 Umbrellas covered with Twilled Silk, tape edge. Handles,— etched and engraved Sterling Silver Caps, Carved Woods, plain or fancy trimmed. value 3.50 to 5.00, 2.7 Umbrellas covered with piece-dyed Silk Mixed Fabrics, taj bes go Handles,— Staghorn, Gun Metal and Carved Woods with Sterling Silver Caps and Trimmings. values 2.50 and 3.00,, 1.75 WATERS DECORATIVE NOVELTIES. In Both Stores. Lingerie Scarfs and Pillow Slips.......1.50 value 2.50 Hand-drawn Linen Scarfs and Squares. .2,00 : value 3.50 Sofa Pillows, down filled,— various shapes and materials. * 5.00 to 25.00 value 12.50 to 45.00 Pin Cushions in decorated gold baskets. .1.00 value 1.75 Decorated and lined Gold Scrap Baskets.... value 16.50, 9.50 RIBBONS, 12 Both Stores. Large and attractive stock of Plain and Fancy Ribbons, suitable for Holiday use. “Dorothy Dainty” Hair Bow Sets...... oy "P00, 1.50 and 2. Sash and Hair Bow Sets....... ie 2.00, 2.50, 3.75 box ig Sid Me inch em quality, self-toned Fancy le and 45¢ a yd. vals 50c and 85c MAIDS’ DRESSES & APRONS. 1 Both stores, Fitth Floor, Thirty-fourth Street. Second Floor, Twenty-third Street. r A variety of Dresses in Percale, Gingham, Chambray and Seersucker. Size 34 to 42. 95c, 1.50 to 2.75 Dresses of Black Percale, Pongenette and Mohair. 95 to 8.254 Nurses’ Uniforms of White Linene, Percale and Linen. 5 to 6.50 Aprons in various styles, with or without bib. value €5c to 1.25, 45c, 65c and 95c BATH ROBES. In Both Stores, For Misses and Children r Eiderdown, Blanket and Flannel Bath Robes. Size 2 to 14 years. | Price, according to size...... .... 1.75 to 4.75 Quilted Japanese Silk Robes, best quality. Size 8 to 10 years...... value 7.50,.......5,50 Tyee | WLI) Caen SAR Fires et SY earn inti Ft] | Quilted Japanese Silk Robes, elaborately em- broidered, sizes 10, 12, 14years. value 12.75, 9.50 | Gates Avenue Court as complainant | | against Policeman Lawrence o'Rrien 11127 West 42d St., near B’way f the Clawson avenue station, thet a 254 W. 125th St., ne. 8th Ave, that at the time O'Bri for ue 34th Street * 23rd Street Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co. Christmas Handkerchief Store On the Subway Floor Newly filled with fine, all-linen handkerchiefs at very moderate prices. , Men’s and women’s initial handker- chiefs start at 12)4c. Excellent sheer linen handkerchiefs for women, $1.20 dozen. Men’s plain handkerchiefs, $1.20 dozen. Women’s hand-embroidered handker- , chiefs, 1214c, wy pretty one-corner embroidery, 25¢ #ach. Lace trimmed handkerchiefs for women, 1214¢ to s5c. p Men’s silk handkerchiefs from Japan, novelty patterns and colors, 25c each. Christmas boxes upon request. Porcelain kitchen spice and cereal sets in cabinet form. Six large cereal drawers, six Jice drawers, six pitchers, vinegar and oil bottle, salt and flour boxes, $22.50. Coffee machines holding 6 to 10 cups, $5 Poreelain cups to match in nickle or copper frames, $7.50 for six. Suqar bowl, cream pitcher and alcohol to match sets. es fee sets from Germany with “celluloid” iece sets, $11. With stag horn handles, $12.75. uffalo horn handles, $12. OF, eo Aluminum kitchen set consisting of six teaspoons, six table spoons, mixing spoons, German enameled sets for children including, cup, saucer, soup plate and oat meal dish, $2. Will Offer Tomorrow, Tuesday, _ . Maker’s wholesale prices were not in a single instance less than $10 and in most cases they were $13.75, $16.75 and even $23.50. But the firm is dissolving partnership and wished to use up its fine silks and satins and chiffons and laces. ‘This enables the Wanamaker Store to offer in New York and Philadelphia the daintiest of dancing dresses at jyst the price one weman likes to spend for an intimate friend or a relative. «» Picture to yourself this heavy white charmeuse, with bodice with cream lace ice ? and slashed tunic of geranium and rhinestone embroid- color chiffon embroidered with ery. pearls and crystals and trim- Crepe de chine in colors med with hand made flowers. with dra skirts and Or this other of white char- luvalieeay roses and meuse with draperies of Empire many others. green and trimmed with imita- Altogether the most in- ftiowermine. teresting group of dresses These are in the group of presented here this sea- “one-of-a-kind” dresses—and it sor. Just the sort of gifts is always pleasant t» give such every young woman will dresses because there are no enjoy receiving more than duplicates. anything else. In all sizes are: Draped messaline in delicate pastel shades with bodice of draped lace and big velvet cor- sage rose. Black meteor, dra; “h, with guaranteed satin. Majority in blue and black: shows they have sold well. Sizes $4 to 42 in the group. Subway floor, Old Building Christmas Housewares Suggestions of Sometiing Different Everythin, $2.25 to 85. teak sets, 84; beef sets, $7; five- and tea strainer, $1. berries, 75c. A Purchase of 400 of the Prettiest Evening Dresses for Gifts at $10 Subway floor, Old Building A Great $15 Day In the Women’s Dress Salons Even in the thick of Christmas shopping & woman sometimes has to think of clothes. She will want to come here tomorrow to get them for gifts, for 245 tailored suits of $22 to 825 grades will be offered at 15. Good plain tailored suits of cheviot, striped suiting, whipcord and broadcloth, richly lined Their only fault is being in incomplete si: —but after all that is to their credit Second floor, Old Building Harz Mountain Canaries | All sweet singersyoung healthy birds, * St. Andreasberg rollers, $3.50 to 85, Plants and Jardinieres Growing plants—ferns, ms, th and white idan [Pee oe dap $1 i Pia Jerusalem cherries with their Get the Most and Best for Your Sunday Newspaper Words and Music of “There ls — A Happy Land” The Great Song Hit Sung by Jack Norworth and Nora Bayes Music Hall FREE with Next ” Sunday's ‘World - it » Something that will make the day’s tasks lighter or the home brighter and more cheerful not only on Christmas da; " y, but.all year round—that’s the gift for the woman whose heart is in her home. ‘ in foreign aluminum ware for the woman who prides herself on a spic and span kitchen. Best quality moderately priced pretty red | Brass Jardinieres, $1.50 to $37.50, Subway floor, New Bldg