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The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
COLUMBIA.
"The ProdigaI Judge"

Whatever fault any one may find with
| The Prodigal Judge the Middleton
dramatization of Vaughn Kester's novel,
which had its first presentation in Wash
ington at the Columbia Theatre last
night, it certainly cannot be for lack of
the thrillingest kind of thrills. Every
act provides them in great abundance.
The plot calls for two corpses: one
knockout with a blackjack: the violent
abduction of the juvenile heir to a largo
estate; the rounding up of a band of
ccunterfeiters, and a few other uncon-
sidered trifies. Nor can IL be truthfuIly
alleged that the aforesaid plot is over
I ingeniously constructed. One is cata-
pulled, as 1t were, right into the very
midst of the fray before the curtain has
been up very many minutes, for there is
liberal supply Of heavy villains who
lose no time in acquainting the audience
with what may be expected to happen.
At the same time, however. there Is
quite good deal of fun interspersed
with the more sombre events, nearly all
of it falling to the share of Judge Slo-
cum Price-the prodigaI judge-and his
friend Solomon Mahaffey, and the audi-
ence SO thoroughly appreciated these Gi-
versions that the applause which greeted
them was doubly sincere and hearty.
George Fawcett (whom everybody
likes)' makes all that could possibly
be made OF the part or Judge Slocum,
whose chief occupation in life 1t Is to
absorb all the corn whisky he can lay
his hands upon, in which congenial oc-
cupation he is assidiously and ably as
sisted by his friend, Mahaffey. Not
until the latter has been shot TO death
by one of the trio of heavy villains
does the judge forswear. the flowing
bowl, and from that moment on he be-
comes decidedly uninteresting. Mr..
Fawcett, as well as James Seeley CMah-
affey), were admirable in their respec-
tive roles, but the bright particular
star of the performance is Bert Burton,
as Hannibal, the boy heir, about whom
all the trouble is stirred up. The other
members of the cast get along as well
as they can, which is especially true
of George c. staley, Thomas V. Morri
son, and NCharles T. Lewis as the trio
of heavy villains.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
GARDEN.

Moore's Garden Theater was crowded
to the doors all day yesterday the
feature attraction being remarkable fine
Photographic representation Of Robert
Louis Stevenson's widely read story
Treasure Island"
On Tuesday and Wednesday will come
Thomas W. Ross and the entire original
company in a screen version of Henry
Blossoms most successful play, Check
ers,n- especially staged by Augustus
Thomas for the AIl-Star Feature Com
pany.
The play, which is a splendid depletion
of the racing life and character in a
small town, lends itself excellently to the
screen The pictures of the betting ring,
paddock, grand stand, and the race itself,
showing the eight galloping thorough
breds, is given effectively.
On Thursday and Friday the main at
traction will be the great Pasquali YER
sion of Bulwer Lytton's THE Last Days
of Pompeii." in eight massive parts and
prologue. Costing over a SIS, 900 to pro-
duce, it is said to outrank the celebrated
"Quo Vadis?" in its lavishness Of produc-
tion and scenic investiture.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
GAYETY.
"The Happy widows"

A laugh a minute was the toll exacted
from the two capacity audiences which
greeted Joseph X. Watson and VIII H,
Cohan yesterday at the opening Of their
weeks engagement at the Gayety. Those
who are skeptical about the existence OF
merry widows should not fail to see
the two inimitable comedians in "A
Marriage of Convenience"
The entire performance Is brimful OF
mirth, catchy songs, and is not lacking
in any of the essentials of a good
burlesque show. 1t boasts of two comedi-
ans of the first rank. a capable feminine
cast, and an unusually young and at
tractive chorus well drilled and elabo-
rately costumed.
All of the nice things said about Helen
Van Buren in the advance notices of the
press agents are not in the least ex-
travagant. Miss Van Buren was respon-
sible for the song hit of the performance,
You Made Me Love YOU" which she
sang in a manner entirely different from
any of those who have sung 1t at the
Ninth street playhouse this year.
An olio of exceptional merit Is pre-
scented during the acts and contained two
acts worthy of being headliners. The
Sadia Opera Duo is by far the best musi-
cal attraction that has ever visited the
Gayety, and the Tierney Four are capable
singing and dancing musicians.
During the second act Watson and
Cohan sing a number of parodies of
popular songs, which made a hit with
the peanut gallery and which sent
them away whistling. For a rainy day
or the blues ''The, Happy Widows" are
sure to make one forget that there is
anything else in life save fun.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
THE BELASco.
'erhe rIue Bird. /.

After two years ''The Blue Bird comes
to us again. having carried its message
Of beauty and happiness literally all
around the world. And We welcome Il
now just as eagerly as at first. to touch
our hearts with delicious, tender emo
ton which is half tears for the COM
pelIing truth and pathos of the Belgian
poets theme, half laughing for his
humorous fancy.
1t is not easy to interpret all the SYM
bolism of Maeterlinck's mystic parable.
Its thoughts are as elusive as its beauty.
The mystery OF things IS its soul. But
the message carries because II is woven
in the golden charm that makes us as
little children while we follow Tyltyl and
Mytyl and the fairy Berylune-follow
wide-eyed for truth and expectant Of a
world of beauty. The Blue Bird for
Happiness the children cry, and their
search begins-our search as well, look
ing a little deeper, feeling more poig-
nantly than they.
First to the Land Of Memory the fairy
leads the way, where loved ones are
waiting, then to the churchyard. the
Kingdom of the Past: thence to the
azure Land of the Future, with its
myriads of wonders and hopes, the
little unborn children held back in their
eagerness by Father Time; from there to
the Hdlace OF NlBnI, with Ine IlOOn anu
the stars, the will-o'-the-wisp, and the
evils of the earth; finally to the Land
of Happiness itself, where dwell all the
good things Of life. But though there
are many beautiful, sweet-singing birds,
and many a one is caught, none OF them
is blue. The Blue Bird is at home, In
the woodcutter's cottage, where nobody
has recognized him.
Such, partly, is the parable, and the
poetry of its lines is Sset in wonderful
poetry of stage pictures and rhythmic
dances of enchanting loveliness. But the
play is not all parable. In Tyltyl and
Mytyl themselves is the comedy of child
hood, as well as its poetry and dreams,
for they are true human children, ap-
pealingly and beautifully acted by Bur-
ford Hampden and Editha Kelly.
Delightful comedy is furnished also by
the Dog Tylo, and the Cat Tylette, que
relsome Fire and Water, and MIX and
Sugar and Bread, all made persons IN
the play by the fairy's magic. Then
there are the very truly human Granny
and CATER Tyl, with the feast they
spread for their grandchildren and all
the little Tyls who had died, but who,
like themselves, came to life when their
brother and sister thought of them. All
these are impersonated effectively by a
company which lists all but very few of
the names of the original cast which ap-
peared in the New Theater production
two years ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
ACADEMY.
Little Lost Sister"

The Academy curtain had not been
lifted on Little Lost Sister" three min
utes before all illusions were dispelled as
to the standards by which the play must
be judged. In treatment. point of view,
text, and characters 1t conforms to the
innocent. unpretending model dear to
Academy traditions and commonly de-
noted by reference to Bertha the Sewing
Machine Girl"
To close this naive performance with
the recent crop Of dramas, intended
more or less earnestly to depict the
realities Of social vice would be a gro
tesque absurdity. The plot deals with
the adventures of a country girl en-
trapped by white slayers," and the
conversation is at times more outspoken
than past conventions have permitted.
But as a medium for conveying a knowl-
edge of Hfe-it Is to laugh aloud.
Judged by the proper standard, then,
Little Lost Sister" Is somewhat cruder
than the average melodrama Of its class
and far less prolific in thrills. Many Of
the humorous lines were received with
laughter and the virtuous ones with ap-
plause- At prosy moments, however,
the large audience was restless.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
PoLPS.
"St. EImo.o

The admirable revival Of William Hol-
combs excellent dramatiZation of the
famous romance, st Elmo" is pre-
sented at Polls this week. Lovers OF
the Augusta Evans Wilson story found
much to praise in the presentation OF
their favorite novel in play form by the
Poll organization, which gives full value
to the many interesting incidents of the
tale.
Miss Jewel brings to the part of Edna
Earl a wealth of grace and individuality,
and Mr.. Buhler's impersonation of st.
Elmo is splendid That Miss Kent is
a well equipped actress is demonstrated
by her playing of Agnes Powell. Miss
Tracy and Miss Drofnah further evil
denced the dependable players they are.
Mr.. Corbett strengthened the impression
OF last week that he is a real acquisi-
tion to the Poll forces. Mr.. Roberts and
Mr.. Hawley contributed fine bits Of act
ing.
The scenic effects are particularly pleas
ing. Long waits between acts are to be
regretted. Mr.. Curtis should obviate this
one defect in an otherwise pIeasurabIe
evenings entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Old Time Sores
And Ulcers Healed
Old Wounds Often Bother
Many Years After.
J. {. NJ.

People who have been poulticing and
amounting an old sore for years and years
marvel at the way it heals quickly after
using s. s. 8.
when you come to realize that the skin
and the flesh beneath are composed Of q
network Of tiny blood vessels you solve
the mystery.
There are wonderful medicinal proper
ties in s. s. S. that follow the course Of
the blood stream Just as naturally as the
most nourishing food elements.
It Is really q remarkable remedy. It
contains one ingredient. the active pur-
pose of which is to stimulate the tis-
sues to the healthy selection Of its own
essential nutriment. And the medicinal
elements Of this matchless blood purifier
are Just as essential to well-balanced
health as the nutritious elements of the
meats. grains, fats, and sugars OF our
daily food.
Not only this, but If from the presence
Of some distributing poison there is Q
local or general interference OF nutrition
TO cause bofls, carbuncles, abscesses and
kindred troubles, S. s. 8. 30 directs the
local cells that this poison is rejected and
eliminated from their presence.
Then, too, s. s. s. has such specific
stimulation on these local cells as to pre-
serve their mutual welfare and proper
relative assistance to each other.
Not one drop of minerals or drugs Is
used in its preparation. Ask for s. s. s.
and just insist upon having 1t. And Il
you desire skillful advice and counsel
upon any matter concerning the blood and
skin, write to the medical department,
The Swift Specific Co., 21o Swift Labora-
tory, Atlanta, Ca
Do not sllow some jealous clerk to
iarrup the atmosphere in eloquence over
something '.just as good" as 3. s. 8.
Beware Of all substitutes
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
DEMOCRATIC RADICALS
OPEN FIRE ON TRUSTS
Henry Bill Defines Monopolies and
Provides Penalties for Viola
lions Of Law.

The opening gun of the Democratic
radicals in the antitrust campaign was
fired yesterday by Representative Henry,
OF Texas in the form of a bill contain
ing radical amendments to the Sherman
antitrust law. The Henry amendment
bears close resemblance to one OF the
"seven-sister" corporation laws OF New
Jersey, in that II specifically sets down
what shall constitute monopoly in re-
straint of trade. =
The Sherman law, in effect, has left
such definitive work to the courts. and
the Henry amendments seems still to re-
tain for the court that power. The
Henry amendment seeks also to
strengthen the criminal clause of the
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
B. F. KEITRS.
Hish-cia.. vaudeville.

A real carnival week-the thirteenth
anniversary of B. F. Keith's reign as
King of Vaudeville-was ushered in yes
| terday afternoon at his Washington Tenn
pie of the Two-a-Day with a menu Of
good things SURPRISING in both quanty
and quantity any bill ever presented at
| the popular playhouse.
The piece de resistance is Gus Edwards
| Song Revue Of 1913" with Little George,
"CurrIes," and a company of twenty
five juvenile performers The revue
is served in six "spouts," every one OF
which is a treat in itself Mr. Edwards
introduces his latest song, "Il Get fou'
| which was accorded an ovation
Two big audiences yesterday and last
night evinced especial interest In the mo-
ton pictures of the Army-Navy game.
They are remarkably clear, showing
many scenes before and after the game
at the New York Polo Grounds. includ-
ing the arrival of President Wilson. By
the use of telescope lens many Of the
best plays of the game are vividly shown;
also the pictures are positive evloences
against any brutality"
Johnny Cantwell and Rita Walker offer
Broadway sketch which got the ap-
plause. Snoozer, 'the bulldog with the
college education" is a canine marvel. for
he seems to possess as much intelligence
as some human beings we've met. Valerie
Bergere always receives a warm welcome
here and added to her laurels by her
strong emotional acting in Judgment"
Jack Arnold. a Washington boy. who
graduated from the employ Of the Dis
trict into the ranks of the two-a-day,
with Bertee Beaumonte, also a Capital
girl, scored a local triumph in a dane
ing and singing act. Doris Wilson and
her two sisters, assisted by Jack Tague.
offer a dressing room novelty, the feature
being a looking-gless speciality which
mystifies the audience. Violinsky is a
postgraduate in the art of handling the
fiddle and piano. Belle Onra, who opens
the show is a prima donna OF the swing
ing trapeze. The Pathe moving pictures
show many events of current interest.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
'.RAGs DANCING BY STUDENTS.
Turkey Trot Only Is Eliminated q
Ball of G. w. L. Freshmen.

The annual freshman dance OF the
George Washington University was held
last night at Rauscher's. The affair was
one OF the most successful ever held by
the institution.
The ballroom was beautifully decorated
and music was furnished by the Meyer
Davis Orchestra II was the first uni
versity function during period of fully
a year at which rag" dancing was in
duIged in with the sanction or the faculty.
All Of the latest dances, with the ex-
ception of the turkey trot, which still
remains prescribed by the university
authorities, were executed.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
CHICAGO NEEDS MANY STAMPS.
Postmaster Makes Record Reauisi-
tion on Postal Department.

Ten days ago Third Assistant Postmas-
ter General Dockery, who has charge OF
the issuance Of postage stamps, received
from the postmaster at Philadelphia the
largest reQuisition ever filled for any
postmaster. The number of stamps was
81, ,7So. 900. and their value was a,73o,0oo
Not to be outdone, the postmaster at
Chicago, who held the previous record
for big requisitions, has now drawn one
for Il. u.s3o0 900 stamps, with total value
Of 8, 800, 900. The number of stamps Is
not so large as ordered by the postmaster
at Philadelphia, but the value Is greater
by y7S,00o.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
THE WASHINGTON HERALD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1913.

Sherman law by chasing as feionies vio-
lations OF the law and providing peni-
tentiary terms without fnes for Of
tenders.
The administration antitrust policy
win be rounded out by Representative
Clayton. chairman OF the House Judici-
ary Committee. Judge Clayton has had
several conferences with the President
on the subject, but the matter has not
progressed to the detail stage. Judge
Clayton last night issued q call for a
meeting Of his committee tomorrow. At
that time the committee will determine
what matters of comparative Importance
are to be cleared up by the committee
before hearings on an antitrust program
are commenced.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
PRESIDENT GREETs BOY.
Granddaughter of Former Executive
Visits the White House.

Master Edward Huyel. of Columbus.
Ohio. four-year-old grandnephew Of
former President Hayes. called on Presi-
dent Wilson at the White House yester-
day with relatives.
He was shown through the big mansion.
saw a big painting Of his great-grand-
father. and enjoyed his visit thoroughly.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

o'clock Fifty handsome toys to lucky
youngsters will be given. The comedy
photoplays also are enjoyable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-01-23
HoLLENsvILLE.
(Last Week

tLdSA HbkJ
Wallace Dowell, who had his barn
struck by lightning and burned last
summer has his new one ready fol
the shingles.
Rev. Herndon of Centralia preacl
ed at Midway Sunday and will con-
tinue to preach there the second
Sunday in each month during the
year.
Miss Minnie Berrey entertained 6
crowd at "Forty-Two" Saturday ev.
ening in honor of Miss Minnie Gate.
wood of Kansas City, who is herr
visiting
Earl Berrey is in St Louis as q
federal juror.
0. T. Cawthorn sold a load OF
oats at Mexico last week at 2sc per
bu.
Hugh Sharp went to Columbia last
week on business.
Mr.. Claussen was called to VIM
to. Okla. last week on account o.
the death of his daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard SQuires
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Neale who
were married last week and went
to Illinois on a wedding trip re.
turned Sunday. Here's wishing
them everything that's good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-01-23
LISTEN

The freeze which struck California
asst week is reported to have caus-
90 FORTY MILLION DOLLARS dam
age to the winter crops there, while
the San Benito, Texas, district
proves true to our claims that the
Lower Rio Grande Valley is the SAT.
est district on the continent from
frost damage.
We believe more firmly in San
Benito than ever before. Farmers
there are getting great crops from
their lands this winter; and, since
the freeze in California, the whole.
sale vegetable buyers from all over
the United States r keeping the
wires hot bidding for every green
thing in sight at San Benito.
Our Mr.. Whitney lis at San Benito
nov with a party from Audrain Coun
ty, and the sight of hundreds OF
acres of splendid, thrifty, growing
crops, roses and wild flowers now
growing in p%rofusion, is truly won.
derful to all in the party.
Next excursion from here is Janu.
airy 21st, next Tuesday,. Get ready
and 60 with us on this trip. and LET
us show you the richest land and
best irrigation system in the world.
$3.50 for the round trip. good for
25 days, and only $3.50 per day for
board and lodging during the entire
trip.
RICKETTS, & WHITNEY,
"The Abstractors." Real Estate
Loans, Insurance.
39-4t WI Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-01-23

it shall be allowed to remain due and
unpaid. the said Trustee, or in case Of
his inability or refusal to act, the
then acting Sheriff of Audrain County.
Missouri, shall become his successor
And whereas, H. A. Ricketts,, the
Trustee named in said Deed Of Trust
Is now deceased, and the undersigned
J N Stephens was the acting-Sherif
of said Audrain County, Missouri, on
the 18th day OF November, 1894,
which was the day on which the
promlssory note secured by said deed
Of trust became due.
And whereas, said promissory note
SO secured by said deed Of trust ia
now past due and remains unpaid.
Now therefore, !, J N Stephens, the
acting Sheriff OF Audraln County,
Missouri, at the time said
promissory note became due,
at the request Of the legal holder Of
said promissory note will. on
Thursday, the 9Th day Of February,
A. D., 1918,
between the hours of 9 O'Clock a.
m. and5 O'Clock p. m. of that day,
proceed to sell the real estate above
described at public vendue to the
highest bidder at East front door OF
the Court House in the City Of Mex
leo, Missouri for cash. to pay said
debt and interest and the costs and
expenses of executing this Trust.
4o-4t ]. N. Stephens,
Acting Trustee,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-01-23

scribed tract is otherwise known as
q part of lot 4 of city survey No.
80 of the city of Mexico, Missouri.
And he has been In full and ccr
plete possession thereof since the
first day of May, 1912; that he and
his prior grantors have been in the
full legal. peaceable, complete. motor
ious, absolute, adverse, undisturbed,
continuous and uninterrupted posses
sion of said lands. paying all taxes
due thereon from the first day Of
July 1859 to this date, claiming said
land in fee simple title thereto
against all the world, and that no
other person has paid any taxes
thereon during all that time.
Plaintiff alleges in his petition that
there was a mistake in the manner
OF the execution of the warranty
deed executed by Elizabeth r. Frost,
that she executed a warranty deed
as principal, but the deed says her
dover vas relinquished and that the
same mistake was made in the exc
cution of a warranty deed from
Catherine Mckee, to Thomas p.
Rothwell.
Plaintiff alleges further in his pc
tition, there may be other heirs or
devisees or assigns of defendants
herein who are unknown to him,
and that they are all ~non-residents
of the State of Missouri, SO that SER
vice of process cannot be had upon
them in this state.
Wherefore plaintiff asks for judg-
ment and decree of this court re-
moving the cloud from his said title
to said lands, free and clear, from
airy claims of the said defendants, or
of any who might claim under or
through them, and declaring the fee
simple title to said land to be in
this plaintiff.
You are hereby notified that said
action is returnable to the March
term of the Circuit Court, to be
held at the Court House in the City
of Mexico, on the first Monday in
March, 1918, when and where you
may appear and defend said action,
otherwise plaintiffs petition win be
taken as confessed, and judgment
rendered accordingly.
1t is therefore ordered by the
clerk of said court, In vacation, that
the notice Of the pendacy of said
proceedings be given publication.
that a copy hereof be published in
The Mexico Weekly Ledger. a week
iy newspaper printed and published
in said Audrain County. Missouri.fo
four weeks successfully, and the
last insertion to be at least IL
days before the first day of said
term of Court.
tsEAL) Witness my hand and
official seal done at the office in the
city of Mexico, Audrain county. Mis-
souri,, this 18th day of January 1913.
A true copy of records.
E. F. ELLIOTT,
CLERK of the Audrain Circuit Court.
Attest:
e. F. ELLIOTT,
4o-4t Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-01-23
PARCEL POST DOING

GOOD WORK HERE
That the cce of the parcel pos
system, which went into effect the
first Of the year. is assured is
shown by the amount of merchan.
disc handled by the local post office
the first fifteen days of the ser.
vice.
A total weight of 9S3 lbs. of mer.
chandise was handled by the Mex,
leo postal employees during that
time. The City Carriers delivered
766 postal post packages, ranging
from small calendars to boxes of
meat. On the rural route, SO pack
ages were delivered by carriers out
of Mexico and 108 were given out
through the boxes and the general
delivery.
Mexico people sent out 400 pack
ages during the first fifteen days,
the whole number totaling 74s lbs.
In weight.
As yet the business here has not
been so heavy as to require a special
carrier with a convenience, but at
the rate the business is increasing,
something along this line will be
needed.
The local postal authorities have
had little trouble with the new par
eel post system and have had to in
struct only a few persons not to
use the ordinary stamps for parcel
post packages nor to mail them at
boxes over the city.
The special edition stamps for
he Panama Exposition to be held
It San Francisco. in 1915. are now
N sale ut tho local office,